KS1 Working Memory & Following Instructions Toolkit

Support KS1 pupils with working memory and following spoken instructions using this practical 32-page intervention toolkit, available as an editable Word document and printable PDF.

Designed for Years 1–2 (ages 5–7), this structured resource combines progressive listening activities, practical memory strategies, assessment and progress tracking to support pupils who find multi-step instructions challenging.

What’s Included?

• Initial observation checklist and baseline assessment
• One-step, two-step and three-step instruction activities
• Auditory memory, sequencing and key-information listening tasks
• Practical strategies including chunking, repeat-back, visualisation and self-checking
• Printable visual support cards and pupil prompts
• Six-session intervention programme with 10–15-minute sessions
• Individual and small-group progress trackers
• Weekly observation records and intervention review forms
• Final assessment, baseline comparison and suggested answers

Perfect For

KS1 classroom support, SEN interventions, teaching assistants, one-to-one sessions and small-group activities.

Includes support and challenge suggestions to help staff adapt activities to individual pupil needs.

Files: Editable Word (.docx) and printable 32-page A4 PDF (.pdf).

KS1 | Years 1–2 | Ages 5–7

Practical teaching resource, not a diagnostic or standardised assessment.