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The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Reading Level A - KS1 Literacy

The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Reading Level A - KS1 Literacy

KS1 Literacy - The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘The Gingerbread Man’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.
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The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Early Reader Level - KS1 Literacy

The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Early Reader Level - KS1 Literacy

KS1 Literacy - The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘The Gingerbread Man’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.
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Crazy Symmetrical Egg Creatures - Interactive Game - Easter KS1

Crazy Symmetrical Egg Creatures - Interactive Game - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Crazy Symmetrical Egg Creatures - Interactive Game This is a fun interactive game for pupils to make crazy symmetrical egg characters. Pupils click on the egg to add a funny face, ears and legs, and to change the egg colour. Click the plus icon to make another crazy egg creature. This activity provides a great opportunity to discuss symmetry and to use shape language. It can also act as a stimulus for pupils to draw or paint their own creatures, perhaps for a display on symmetry.
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Paint and Easter Egg - Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

Paint and Easter Egg - Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Paint and Easter Egg - Interactive Activity This Easter-themed interactive activity tasks pupils with decorating an egg with a symmetrical pattern. Pupils can choose the size of brush and colour to use. The drawing will automatically be mirrored on the other side, which creates an interesting effect that children will love! There is the option to decorate different shapes for pupils to explore symmetry with different shapes. This is a fun activity for pupils to explore independently. It is ideal to use in the run-up to Easter.
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Repeating Patterns Easter Eggs Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

Repeating Patterns Easter Eggs Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Repeating Patterns Easter Eggs Interactive Activity In this interactive activity, pupils place eggs of different colours and patterns onto the grid to start or continue a repeating pattern. Pupils make each egg by selecting the egg colour and then adding a pattern. For differentiation, in the settings, select whether to experiment with just colours or just shapes, or use both. This a fun activity for pupils to explore independently as a way of testing their symmetry skills. It is ideal to use in the run-up to Easter.
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Patchwork Egg Symmetry Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

Patchwork Egg Symmetry Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Patchwork Egg Symmetry Interactive Activity This Easter-themed interactive activity tasks pupils with decorating an Easter egg with a symmetrical pattern. Using the grid, pupils make a repeating, symmetrical pattern. Pupils pick the line(s) of symmetry, the shape of the grid and then use the coloured paintbrushes to fill the shapes. This is a fun activity for pupils to explore independently. It is ideal to use in the run-up to Easter.
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Easter Egg Patterns - Dice Game - Easter KS1

Easter Egg Patterns - Dice Game - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Easter Egg Patterns - Dice Game In this dice game, pupils throw a dice to colour in sections of an egg according to which number is thrown. There are instructions that pupils must follow such as colouring in a certain number of squares a specific colour according to what number they rolled. The challenge is to keep the pattern symmetrical! There are three versions of the worksheet for differentiation with different lines of symmetry: vertical, horizontal, and both. This is a fun activity to us in the run-up to Easter for pupils to practise their symmetry skills.
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Crazy Symmetrical Egg Creatures Activity - Easter KS1

Crazy Symmetrical Egg Creatures Activity - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Crazy Egg Symmetrical Creatures Activity This is a paper-based activity for pupils to make their own crazy ‘Egg Creatures’. Pupils add ears and feet to the egg bodies, as well as other decorations such as feathers and sequines. However, they have to make sure that their creature is symmetrical. This is a fun activity to use in the run-up to Easter for pupils to practise their symmetry skills.
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Symmetrical or Not? - Easter Egg Creatures - Easter KS1

Symmetrical or Not? - Easter Egg Creatures - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Symmetrical or Not? - Easter Egg Creatures This tool is great for introducing the symmetry topic in a fun and engaging way. The tool generates random ‘Egg Creatures’ and pupils must decide whether each egg creature is symmetrical or not, explaining the reason for their answer. This is a fun and engaging activity to play with the whole class in the run-up to Easter.
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Sequences and Symmetry Worksheets - Bonfire Night KS1

Sequences and Symmetry Worksheets - Bonfire Night KS1

KS1 Bonfire Night - Firework Pattern and Symmetry Worksheets This resource pack has a series of worksheets for practicing symmetry and repeating patterns. The rocket sequence worksheet requires pupils to continue to the patterns, colouring the rockets in the correct colour to complete the pattern. There are also blank versions for pupils to create their own pattern sequence. The rocket symmetry worksheet tasks pupils with colouring in rockets so that the pattern is symmetrical. There is also a sheet of big rockets that can be cut out to help pupils make patterns.
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Egg Decorating Symmetry Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

Egg Decorating Symmetry Interactive Activity - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Egg Decorating Symmetrical Interactive Activity This interactive activity tasks pupils with creating a symmetrically decorated egg by dragging patterns onto areas of the egg template. Pupils can add the lines of symmetry they will be using, before choosing a background colour and adding patterns. This is a great activity for pupils to complete independently as they practise their symmetry skills. It is ideal to use in the run-up to Easter.
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Egg Decorating Symmetry Worksheet - Easter KS1

Egg Decorating Symmetry Worksheet - Easter KS1

KS1 Easter - Egg Decorating Symmetry Worksheet These Easter egg templates help pupils to decorate the egg using either vertical or horizontal lines of symmetry. This is a great resource to use in the run-up to Easter for pupils to practise their symmetry skills.
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Ribbon Sorting Interactive Activity - Christmas KS1

Ribbon Sorting Interactive Activity - Christmas KS1

KS1 Christmas - Ribbon Sorting Interactive Activity This is an interactive activity to sort ribbons based on their length. The ribbons only uncurl when you click on them. Pupils must then compare their lengths and sort them onto the correct shelves. This is a simple sorting activity that can be played with the whole class.
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Christmas Present Sorting - Interactive Game - Christmas KS1

Christmas Present Sorting - Interactive Game - Christmas KS1

KS1 Christmas - Christmas Present Sorting - Interactive Game This Christmas themed interactive game tasks pupils with sorting presents. Pupils can choose to sort the presents by size, colour or shape. As they come off the conveyor belt, drag each present to the correct sack. A fun sorting exercise, ideal to us in the run up to Christmas.
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Symmetrical Patterns Interactive Activity - Number KS1

Symmetrical Patterns Interactive Activity - Number KS1

KS1 Number - Symmetrical Patterns Interactive Activity This interactive activity tasks pupils with colouring the blocks in the rows, making sure they adhere to the vertical line of symmetry. This is a great tool to use for instruction with the whole class to introduce and demonstrate symmetry.
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Coin Recording Table Worksheet - KS1 Measurement

Coin Recording Table Worksheet - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Coin Recording Table Worksheet This is a simple recording table that can be used for different classroom activities. Pupils record the coins used to total a given price. This resource is useful for group activities and to practise money addition.
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Mouse Chase Interactive Game - KS1 Geometry

Mouse Chase Interactive Game - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Mouse Chase Interactive Game This is a two-player interactive game in which pupils must use the arrow commands to direct a mouse to collect the most cheese. The mouse that collects the most cheese is the winner! Encourage pupils to mentally plan a route to the nearest cheese and to think ahead. This is a great game for pupils to play in pairs, or to use with the whole class by splitting pupils into two teams.
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Interactive Drawing Tool - KS1 Geometry

Interactive Drawing Tool - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Interactive Drawing Tool This is an interactive drawing tool using directional arrows to control the virtual pen. This is a versatile tool and can be used for pupils to explore drawing 2D shapes and creating patterns. Pupils can also instruct a partner to move in certain directions.
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Pollen Hunter Directions - Interactive Game - KS1 Geometry

Pollen Hunter Directions - Interactive Game - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Pollen Hunter Directions - Interactive Game This interactive activity tasks pupils with moving the bee around the field to collect all the pollen, whilst making sure the seagull doesn’t catch them! Pupils use the directional arrows to move the bee. Challenge pupils to collect all the pollen in as little moves as possible. This is a great resource for practising directions and movement.
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Positioning Shapes Interactive Game - KS1 Geometry

Positioning Shapes Interactive Game - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Positioning Shapes Interactive Game This is an interactive game that tasks pupils with arranging an assortment of shapes to make the given picture. Pupils use the language of shape, position and number to discuss how to make the picture. This is a great fun activity to play with the whole class or as an independent task for pupils.
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Shape Comparison Interactive Activity - KS1 Geometry

Shape Comparison Interactive Activity - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Shape Comparison Interactive Activity This interactive activity, complete with full audio support, helps pupils to practise comparison language. Pupils are tasked with changing the size of the shapes according to the instructions on the screen. Refresh the page to generate new instructions.
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Properties of Shapes - Interactive Activity - KS1 Geometry

Properties of Shapes - Interactive Activity - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Properties of Shapes Interactive Activity This interactive activity asks pupils to label shapes with their name and attributes, using the labels given or by writing their own descriptions. They can then sort the shapes into different groups, sorting them by different properties. This is a great activity for pupils to test their knowledge of shape properties and to spark discussion.
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Shape Lotto Game - KS1 Geometry

Shape Lotto Game - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Shape Lotto Game This is a fun activity for pupils to practise their shape recognition skills. Each pupil or group is given a base board. Cards are then pulled one at a time and matched to the correct shape on the board. There are 3 levels for differentiation: matching shape to shape, shape to name, or shape to description. This game provides plenty of opportunities to discuss 2D shapes and reinforce vocabulary.
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Shape Sort Worksheet - KS1 Geometry

Shape Sort Worksheet - KS1 Geometry

KS1 Geometry - Shape Sort Worksheet This worksheet tasks pupils with sorting the shapes by colouring the same shapes in with the same colour. This is a simple exercise to practise shape recognition and start discussion about 2D shapes.
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Hickory Dickory Dock Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Hickory Dickory Dock Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Hickory Dickory Dock Interactive Activity This interactive activity is based on the nursey rhyme ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’. Pupils are tasked with setting the clock to the time given by the rhyme. There are two options of play: hour only, or hour and half hour. This is a fun activity to use with the whole class to practise positioning of hands on an analogue clock.
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Three Bears at Breakfast - Capacity Interactive Game - KS1 Measurement

Three Bears at Breakfast - Capacity Interactive Game - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Three Bears at Breakfast - Measuring Capacity Interactive Game This interactive activity tasks pupils with filling the bowls and cups for the three bears, and making sure each bear has their correct food. Pupils can estimate how much it will take to fill the containers, and then see how close they are to the correct answer. This is a fun game to use as a plenary with the whole class for pupils to practise their estimation skills.
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Litres Estimation Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Litres Estimation Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Litres Estimation Interactive Activity This interactive activity helps pupils to explore estimation of capacity. Pupils must estimate how many litres it takes to fill a given container, then see how close they are to the correct answer. Click the cog to change the containers. This is a useful exercise for pupils to begin exploring capacity and measurement, as well as to practise their estimation skills.
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Capacity Estimation Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Capacity Estimation Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Capacity Estimation Interactive Activity This interactive activity helps pupils to explore estimation of capacity. Pupils must estimate how many of one container it takes to fill another, then see how close they are to the correct answer. Click the cog to change the containers. This is a useful exercise for pupils to begin exploring capacity and to also develop their estimation skills.
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Labelling and Sorting Size Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Labelling and Sorting Size Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Labelling and Sorting Size Interactive Activity This interactive activity asks pupils to level and sort animals of different sizes. Drag words from the word bank, or type in your own words, to describe the animals on the cards. These cards can then be sorted into two categories, based on your own criteria. This is a useful activity to use with the whole class to explore using comparative language.
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Capacity Estimation Worksheet - KS1 Measurement

Capacity Estimation Worksheet - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Capacity Estimation Worksheet This worksheet helps pupils to explore estimation of capacity. Pupils must estimate how many of one container it takes to fill another, then see how close they are to the correct answer. This is a useful exercise for pupils to begin exploring capacity and to develop their estimation skills.
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Relative Size Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Relative Size Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Relative Size Interactive Activity This is an interactive activity that tasks pupils with comparing the relative sizes of farm animals. Pupils need to resize the animals in proportion to their homes. This is fun activity to use as a plenary, and to draw out comparative language such as “smaller than” and “larger than”.
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Three Bears at Bedtime Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Three Bears at Bedtime Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Three Bears at Bedtime Interactive Activity This is a simple interactive activity that tasks pupils with putting the three bears into the correct bed. If it is incorrect, the bear won’t be happy! This is a fun game to introduce the concept of measurement and size.
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Balancing Animals Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Balancing Animals Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Balancing Animals with Weights Interactive Activity This interactive activity tasks pupils with weighing animals using a balancing scale. Place an animal on either end of the scale to see which is heavier. A recording table/worksheet is included for pupils to record which animals is heavier or lighter than another. This is a fun activity to use with the whole class to practise using comparative language.
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Comparison Recording Table - KS1 Measurement

Comparison Recording Table - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Comparison Recording Table This table provides a framework for pupils to make weight comparisons. Task pupils with weighing a series of objects and completing this comparison table, finding out which object is the heaviest and which is the lightest. This is a great activity for pupils to complete in groups and to encourage pupils to use comparative language.
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Weighing with Standard Units Worksheet - KS1 Measurement

Weighing with Standard Units Worksheet - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Weighing with Standard Units Worksheet This worksheet provides a framework for pupils to develop their understanding of weight/mass. Pupils are tasked with finding objects that weigh about the same as the weights listed on the sheet. This document is editable so you can edit and add to the weights listed. This is a great activity for pupils to complete in groups and to encourage pupils to use comparative language.
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Balancing Animals with Weights Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

Balancing Animals with Weights Interactive Activity - KS1 Measurement

KS1 Measurement - Balancing Animals with Weights Interactive Activity This interactive activity tasks pupils with weighing animals using a balancing scale. Drag the animal to measure onto one side of the scale, then add weights until the scale is balanced. This is a fun activity to use with the whole class to practise measuring weight, as well as using comparative language.
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