A topical set of resources based on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. Links to Sports topics and literacy. Activity sheets provide a range of activities and can be used in different ways at KS1. Sheet 1 shows 12 events that form part of the Commonwealth games. Children can name these, talk about them and categorise them such as team games and individual events. What equipment is needed for each event? Sheet 2 shows the pictures without the names of the events. Children can label the events or/ and cut and match to sheet 1 or sheet 3. Sheet 3 shows the names of events with no pictures. Children can draw in events, write key words or paste the pictures from sheet 2. The final sheet shows a list of all the events. Children can write a sentence or phrase about each one.

Delve into this engaging way to introduce phonics to KS1 learners or to consolidate or assess knowledge and learning. This resource includes a collection of 9 creative games, each built around the theme of phonics, using tumbling tower blocks. These activities bolster skills like recognizing initial sounds, blending sounds to form words, sequencing the alphabet, and familiarizing children with picture and letter recognition. The lessons / activities planned have clear objectives, a list of resources, and straightforward steps for the games themselves. For teachers, the activities require minimal preparation time and so are easily integrated into the daily routine. For learners these games provide opportunity for fun and teamwork.

This engaging set of games offers a set of 48 colourfully illustrated cards featuring common school objects, along with detailed plans and instructions for four fun and educational games: ‘Making Pairs,’ ‘Classroom Challenge,’ ‘Story Chains,’ and ‘Relay Card Game.’ Designed with Key Stage 1 children in mind, these games help stimulate various skills such as memory, concentration, creativity, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and quick decision-making. Each game serves a different purpose, catering to different learning styles, and offering the possibility to challenge children in unique ways. ‘Making Pairs’ will challenge observation and memory, ‘Classroom Challenge’ will improve their description skills and attention to detail, ‘Story Chains’ will unlock their creativity and enhance their storytelling skills, and the ‘Relay Card Game’ will encourage teamwork and fast thinking. Whether you’re looking to fill a spare half-hour or planning a dedicated day of learning-based fun, this versatile set is sure to be a hit with your class.

These Heart Alphabet Phonics Puzzles are for KS1 children and are a fun way to teach the alphabet and phonics. Materials: 7 heart-shaped puzzles, each with 4 sections.1 blank heart puzzle template included. Each of the 4 sections in the hearts feature a letter sound and related colour pictures. Children trace lines around the hearts and puzzle pieces for cutting. Introduce each letter sound with its pictures. Practice saying sounds and naming the pictures. Cut along lines and re assemble hearts. Extension: Use a range of different sections from different hearts to form simple words. Display: Showcase completed puzzles. Link to your shape work in maths.

A unit of work, complete with resources, for Key Stage 1, focusing on the theme of the four seasons using a fun heart puzzle. This unit or work is designed to be interactive and engaging, encouraging children to learn about the seasons through a combination of artistic expression, discussion, reading, writing and hands-on activities. The progression from tracing outlines, colouring and cutting to more complex tasks like vocabulary matching and personal expression caters to a range of skills and learning styles. There are 6 activities with corresponding worksheets, together with a planning sheet showing objectives, resources needed and step by stop instructions. The resource includes picture and symbols. *Boardmaker licenced. Links to Weather, Seasons, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening and games.