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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources. Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included. Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.

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Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources. Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included. Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.
Catch Phrase Game with a Food Theme
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Catch Phrase Game with a Food Theme

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This game is along the theme of cooking / food sayings, idioms or phrases. 36 pictorial popular catch phrases or sayings to encourage thinking skills and speaking and listening skills. There are 4 catch phrases on each page. It is fun to work against the clock! Children can work in pairs or teams to try to work out the answers. An answer sheet is provided for them to mark off. Cut out the cards and laminate for a game you can keep and reuse. As an extra activity children can research and write the meanings of the phrases.
Catch Phrase End of Term Fun Game KS1/KS2
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Catch Phrase End of Term Fun Game KS1/KS2

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A fun way to end or start the term. The game is based on Catch Phrase where children guess what the popular phrase or word is based on the pictures they see. This involves thinking and speaking and listening. Children enjoy this game in groups. There are 35 picture cards which can be cut up and laminated(for reuse) or pages can be used as they are with 4 cards to a page. There is a suggested answer sheet at the end, that children or the teacher, can use to mark off answers. (Some pictures could have an equally feasible alternate catch phrase or word). As a follow up, children could make up their own pictures based on familiar sayings or those on a theme such as football or animals. Children can research any sayings they are not familiar with. Links to language learning also.
Let's Talk about TV Shows Media and Leisure
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Let's Talk about TV Shows Media and Leisure

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A great speaking and listening activity, especially useful for those learning English. There are 2 sets of worksheets / cards, one where pupils can write about the TV shows or name them. The other gives titles that pupils can use as prompts for discussion about what they watch, what they like or dislike etc. The word cards cut be cut out and matched to the TV shows also. The sheets could also form the basis of a survey on favourite TV shows or popularity. There is a template included at the end for pupils or teachers use.
Hobby and Craft Flashcards Game KS1
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Hobby and Craft Flashcards Game KS1

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5 colour pages showing popular hobbies and crafts such as sewing, knitting, collage, model making and painting. Each page shows 9 picture cards with matching word cards. The matching borders of the picture and word cards help children with their reading as needed. Cards can be sorted into sets such as sewing, knitting and crafts. This resource can be cut out, laminated and used as a matching, reading game. Links to speaking and listening, reading, art and craft, Ourselves, sorting and hobbies. Useful too, for those learning English language around Leisure time.
Let's Talk about Phonics with Symbols
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Let's Talk about Phonics with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A phonics and spelling resource for KS1 / SEND and/or those learning English Language. There are 24 sound cards showing consonant clusters such as fl, gl and sw. There are matching picture cards such as fl is for flower, gl is for glasses and sw is for sweets. There are also matching picture cards with just the pictures and space for pupils to write the sound or a short phrase about the picture. You could also duplicate, print and cut the cards to play matching games, speaking and listening games or to add the cards to displays. Link to your phonics scheme such as Letter and Sounds or use as stand alone resources.
Phonics 20 CVC Word Posters KS1
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Phonics 20 CVC Word Posters KS1

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This resource is linked to phonics work, CVC words and word endings. There are 20 posters with 2 per page. The posters are in colour and show a word ending e.g. AG and then 4 words associated with this e.g. bag, tag, nag and wag. There are matching pictures to go with the words. The posters are good for speaking and listening, revision, quick reading and recall as well as for displaying in your classroom / writing corner. Page 1 of the resource gives an example of some of the posters and their content together with 4 ideas for lesson activities. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and English Language Learners.
Rainbow Word Building Phonics Flashcards
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Rainbow Word Building Phonics Flashcards

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38 pages showing 2 flashcards per page. Useful as flashcards, visual aids or on display on your literacy area / wall. A resource to support and help children learn and progress in their letters and sounds work, reading and spelling. A whole range of sounds are included to support word building such as: a,e,i, o, u sl, sm, sc, sk, tr, br, bl ir, ie, ou, ue, ea, aw And sounds such as ly, ing, est and ful Cut and laminate for many uses and durability. The final 2 pages have flashcard templates - 1 colour and 1 for children to colour in themselves.
10 Vowels Phonic Sheets for KS1 and SEND
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10 Vowels Phonic Sheets for KS1 and SEND

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10 worksheets in this collection using symbols. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Links to phonics, handwriting and writing. Each worksheet shows 12 pictures with the vowels underneath. Children trace over the letters and add the missing vowels to make the CVC words. These sheets encourage thinking skills and speaking and listening. Boardmaker licenced
School Resources Adventure for SEND
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School Resources Adventure for SEND

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A set of 4 planned lessons for SEND children including objectives, activity ideas, resources, adult support and notes. Each lesson uses some or all of the 5 sheets of symbols. There are 12 symbols on each sheet. These symbols are in black and white and can be coloured in as an extra activity. The 4 lessons in brief are: My Personal Communication Board This allows children to reflect on their needs, fostering self-awareness and mutual respect. Symbolic Discoveries An engaging task that hones fine motor skills while teaching symbolic recognition. Symbolic Sorting Quest This promotes categorical thinking, symbol recognition and a deeper understanding of everyday tools and inclusiveness. Symbolic Relay Race This lesson combines physical activity with symbolic learning, making lessons fun and engaging. Boardmaker licenced.
Welsh Basics Family and Friends Cards
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Welsh Basics Family and Friends Cards

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An activity for language learning of vocabulary for family and friends in Welsh and English. There are 2 pages of colour flashcards using symbols and words. Boardmaker Licenced. Family and friends cards include mother, father, sister, brother, baby, me, friends, twins and grandmother. There are 4 cards for each set, e.g. 2 pictures of a grandfather, the English and the Welsh word. Cut out and laminate for matching games.
Welsh Basics Animals Matching Card Game
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Welsh Basics Animals Matching Card Game

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A fun way of learning animal vocabulary in English and in Welsh. There are flashcards of 10 different animals. There are 2 flashcards for each animal, showing the English and the Welsh words. This resource comes with 6 ideas for using the animal flashcards including a memory game, scavenger hunt, charades and bingo. The resource uses symbols - Boardmaker Licenced.
Welsh Basics Colours and Colour Words
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Welsh Basics Colours and Colour Words

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An interactive activity designed for English Language and Welsh learners to explore the world of colours. Through a hands-on approach, children are encouraged to recognize colours, match picture cards to colour cards, and associate words in both English and Welsh. The activity provides a multisensory learning experience that caters to diverse learning styles. Children will enhance their vocabulary in English and Welsh. Children can write the words, cut out and match the picture cards. Enlarge the sheets as needed. Boardmaker Licenced.
Welsh Basics Numbers 1 to 10
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Welsh Basics Numbers 1 to 10

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A set of number flashcards to cut out and laminate. Enlarge if required. Cards show numbers 1 to 10, colour coded, with numerals, pictures of objects to count, number words in English and in Welsh. Boardmaker licenced.
Welsh Basics Days Months and Weather
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Welsh Basics Days Months and Weather

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A resource for those learning basic words in Welsh. Sheet 1 shows flashcards which are colour coded - children can cut and match the days of the week in English and Welsh. Sheet 2 shows cards for the months of the year in English and in Welsh. Children can cut and match the cards, write the words in Welsh and answer the question about their own birthdays. Sheet 3 shows 10 weather cards in English and in Welsh for children to cut out and match. Picture symbols from Boardmaker (Boardmaker licenced).
Welsh Basics Question Words and Activities
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Welsh Basics Question Words and Activities

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This resource facilitates language learning in both Welsh and English. The resource includes flashcards featuring question words in both languages, accompanied by corresponding pictures and symbols for visual reinforcement. There is a planning sheet with 7 activity ideas for using the resource cards and examples of worksheets for story analysis and writing about question words. The resource offers diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles and preferences and uses Boardmaker symbols ( Boardmaker licenced).
Welsh Basics Greetings Activities
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Welsh Basics Greetings Activities

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Activity ideas for teaching and learning greetings in Welsh / English. Sheet 1 contains 10 colour flashcards that show popular greetings in both English and Welsh and using symbols (Boardmaker Licenced). Sheet 2 shows black and white symbols of the 10 greetings for children to colour in and name in English / Welsh. They can then write the words in the blank boxes provided. The cards can be cut and matched. Alternatively, children could draw the pictures and write the word/s.
Welsh Basics Food Words and Picture Cards
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Welsh Basics Food Words and Picture Cards

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A set of flashcards with a Food theme for supporting children’s vocabulary development in Welsh / English. Page 1 shows colour pictures of the foods in the resource, these can be cut, duplicated and laminated. Page 2 shows the foods in black and white with English words. Page 3 shows the foods in black and white with Welsh words. Included is a list of simple ideas for using the flashcards. Boardmaker Licenced.
Welsh Basics Home Words and Pictures
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Welsh Basics Home Words and Pictures

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A set of flashcards with a Homes theme for supporting vocabulary development in Welsh / English. Page 1 shows colour pictures of things found in the home, these can be cut, duplicated and laminated. Page 2 shows the household items in black and white with English words. Page 3 shows the household items in black and white with Welsh words. Included is a list of simple ideas for using the flashcards. Boardmaker Licenced.
Welsh Basics Clothes Words and Pictures
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Welsh Basics Clothes Words and Pictures

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This clothing vocabulary resource includes 12 items of clothing represented in both Welsh and English, accompanied by a variety of activities. Cut and Match Flashcards: Children can cut out and match colour clothing pictures showing both Welsh and English words, creating flashcards for vocabulary reinforcement. Colouring and Matching Cards: Use the second sheet of small cards for children to colour in, cut out and match to the colour ones. They can then paste these into their books and write the corresponding words in both languages. Clothing Wedges Activity: Cut out clothing “wedges” and have children glue them onto the Welsh or English word wedge sheet/s, reinforcing vocabulary. Clothing Wheel: Children can create a colour clothing wheel using either English or Welsh. This activity comes in both colour and black-and-white versions and includes 8 clothing items. These activities aim to foster an understanding of basic clothes vocabulary in both languages while catering to different learning styles. Boardmaker licenced.
Welsh Basics Body Parts Words / Pictures
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Welsh Basics Body Parts Words / Pictures

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“Welsh Basics - Body Words and Pictures” is a resource designed to aid in the learning of body parts vocabulary in Welsh and English. The resource includes colour flashcards, as well as black and white versions labelled in both English and Welsh. Included also, is a planning grid with 4 suggested ideas for using the resources and reinforcing body parts vocabulary. Boardmaker Licenced.