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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
Animals and their Habitats Bundle of Resources
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Animals and their Habitats Bundle of Resources

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This engaging Animals and Their Habitats bundle is designed for EYFS, KS1, and SEND learners, exploring six habitat themes: African, Australian, Caribbean, Desert, Ocean, and Nocturnal animals. Each themed section includes: • A simple, illustrated poem featuring six key animals • A “read, find and write” activity where children identify and label animals from the poem • A themed word search using the same six animals The resource is available in both colour and black-and-white versions, with visual symbols to support early reading, SEND, and differentiated learning. Perfect for linking literacy with geography, science, and topic-based learning.
Magnets EYFS and KS1
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Magnets EYFS and KS1

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This is an activity where children collect up objects and test them with magnets to see if they are magnetic. There is a poster showing a collection of objects for testing and a template poster for you or the children to use to draw or write in. You could use a kitchen drawer divider to make your collections in for testing. There is a collection of 18 pictures of everyday objects that children can collect and test. The pictures can be cut out and used for sorting, pasting and discussion. There are 2 recording sheets, 1 where the children can make lists and 1 for children to paste the pictures onto under the headings YES and NO.
Writing about the Weather EYFS
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Writing about the Weather EYFS

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3 worksheets where the children name the picture/symbol linked to the weather and then overwrite the sentences. The last sheet is a template that the children can draw or paste into and then make their own sentences about the weather. Sheet 1 shows all the symbols used in the worksheets in black and white with corresponding colour symbol cards. Boardmaker licenced.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cards
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cards

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A set of cards based on the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The cards include days of the week and the food eaten by the caterpillar. This resource is mainly photographs which gives a different slant to the activities. Links to science,maths, food and plant topics as well as literacy. Laminate the picture cards and they can be used in a variety of ways.
Bird Watching
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Bird Watching

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An activity that encourages children to look out for and identify popular garden birds. There are 12 birds here with colour photos. Activities / pages: Label the birds Answer sheet for labelling Write a description of each bird Answer sheet with brief descriptions Draw the birds in the boxes provided Colouring sheet of birds Links to Animal/ Science topics as well as the RSPB Big School’s Birdwatch.
Weather Watch
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Weather Watch

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This resource contains a poster with weather words for children to read and use in their speaking about the weather and writing / recording the weather. There is a poster of weather symbols that children can discuss and come up with words / phrases or sentences to describe each symbol extending their vocabulary. Finally there is a table / chart for children to record the weather (using words or symbols) 3 times a day for a week.
Sorting States of Matter
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Sorting States of Matter

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A Science activity idea linked to States of Matter with a cross curricular literacy element. Children will enjoy matching the pictures to the words and then sorting them into solid, liquid or gas. There are 36 colour pictures and words to match. There are 2 sorting tables - 1 with lines for writing lists and 1 without for pasting pictures.
Spring Flowers KS1
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Spring Flowers KS1

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Here is a colourful slide show to share with your children when learning about Nature, Plants or Spring. There are 5 Spring flowers showing pictures, words and photos. There are activities for children: Drawing, researching, writing about the flowers and finding out their Latin names.
Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change EYFS / KS1
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Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change EYFS / KS1

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Embrace the vibrancy of Autumn with this resource titled ‘Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change,’ designed for KS1 and EYFS teachers. The resource features a planning unit detailing three activities, each with clear objectives, detailed resource lists, step by step guides and extension ideas. Included in this resource are the ‘Autumn Doodles’ worksheet and three colouring sheets featuring a scarecrow, an umbrella, and leaves.
6 Paper Aeroplanes Writing Templates
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6 Paper Aeroplanes Writing Templates

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6 writing templates linked to creative writing and writing instructions. There are 3 designs of each type in colour on landscape pages. Children can use their imagination to write a short story about paper aeroplane adventures. Children can also learn how to make a paper aeroplane and then write out the basic instructions. Take the aeroplanes outside then for fun activities. Links to transport, Air, Primary Science and National Paper Airplane Day on May 26th.
Sounds All Around Us Flashcards
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Sounds All Around Us Flashcards

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40 flashcards showing sounds all around us from everyday sounds such as crunching an apple to transport and animal sounds. Very useful for early Sound work in Literacy as well as Science and Music. Cut and laminate and reuse in different ways: e.g. Can children listen to and recognise sounds and then find the matching pictures? Can they distinguish between animal and transport sounds?
Materials and their Uses
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Materials and their Uses

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A PPT showing 32 samples of materials. Children can describe what they see and develop their describing vocabulary such as rough, smooth, bumpy, soft etc. They can also discuss what each material might be used for and if it is natural in origin or man made.
Zodiac Topic Resource Collection
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Zodiac Topic Resource Collection

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A collection of resources for your topic on the Zodiac or Horoscopes. There are 3 lots of different picture symbols that children can cut and sort. There is a table showing signs and dates for each star sign. There are 2 worksheets to go with this where children fill in either the name of the star sign or the dates. There are colour and black and white colouring sheets for each star sign. There is also a table showing which signs are Fire, Earth, Water and Air signs. Children can use this page as a template for carrying out a survey on friends star signs.
STEM Doodle Fun KS2
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STEM Doodle Fun KS2

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Here is a fun activity for KS2 pupils. There is a doodle poster showing items relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. These images can be named, categorised and discussions around their purpose and value . Page 2 is a sheet for pupils to create their own STEM doodles. Page 3 is a table where pupils can list the items sorting them into the 4 categories and also showing where an item may link to all 4 areas. Key vocabulary may be useful for some pupils to aid spelling and brief descriptions to aid understanding.
Write about our Planet Earth KS1
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Write about our Planet Earth KS1

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This resource supports KS1 children in thinking about Earth, the challenges faced and things we may be able to do to help. Sheet 1 shows the planet with some images added such as endangered animals and tree felling. Children can talk about these. They then write about some of the challenges and suggestions for how they can help. Younger children could write key words. The second sheet shows the planet with no images so that children can draw their own, paste into or write key words and phrases in the outline Earth. Again there is space for them to write about the challenges and how they can help.
5 Food Colouring Sheets
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5 Food Colouring Sheets

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Here are 5 colouring sheets. Each one shows a colour version of the foods and a black and white version for children to colour in themselves. Some of the food may be unfamiliar to the children and this makes for speaking and listening and widening their vocabulary. Links to topics on food, healthy lifestyle and colour.
Weather Flashcards
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Weather Flashcards

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8 flashcards showing colour pictures and words related to weather. Put on your Weather or Seasons display.
World Car-Free Day
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World Car-Free Day

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4 reasons for children to write about to say why having a car free day is a great idea! World Car-Free day is this year on September 22nd.