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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.
Noah and his Animal Pairs Game /Activity
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Noah and his Animal Pairs Game /Activity

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A fun activity linked to both Animals and Bible Stories. There are 20 pairs of animals to prepare for their journey on Noah’s Ark. One of each pair is in colour. The other is black and white. Children colour these in to make matching animal pairs. They can also trace over the dotted lines of the names of the animals. When all of the animals are coloured, children can cut them out and play matching games such as Snap and Pairs. Print on thin card for best results. There are also cards to colour in and cut out for Noah and Noah’s Ark.
Diwali Word Search with Answers and Template
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Diwali Word Search with Answers and Template

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This resource is designed for KS1 children to explore and learn about Diwali, the joyous Festival of Lights. It includes a word search activity, featuring 12 Diwali-related words such as ‘lantern’, ‘rangoli’, ‘prayers’, ‘festival’, and ‘lamp’. There is an answer sheet included. This activity not only helps in developing vocabulary related to this cultural festival but also enhances spelling and word recognition skills. Accompanying the word search is a creative template where children can craft their own word search puzzles. This encourages them to use Diwali-inspired vocabulary and develop their literacy skills in a fun and interactive way, while deepening their understanding of the festival’s customs and traditions.
Christmas Creations with Paper Plates
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Christmas Creations with Paper Plates

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Here are 4 pages of ideas for using paper plates for your Christmas craft work. Each page shows 6 designs that children can use to inspire their imagination and help stimulate their own ideas. You can also use the plates as flashcards and for matching games. Duplicate, cut out and laminate and they can be recycled. The plates can also be used to make gift cards or for ideas for making Christmas cards.
Festive Flashcards to Label and Match with Symbols
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Festive Flashcards to Label and Match with Symbols

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A fun activity for children incorporating learning with the Festive Season. There are 10 colour sheets each showing 8 symbols / pictures related to the Christmas Season. The cards can be duplicated, cut out and laminated and used for matching games or to add to displays. Alternatively use each sheet as a worksheet where children name the pictures and write the words underneath. There is a planning sheet included with ideas, materials needed and assessment opportunities. Boardmaker licenced. Suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1 children.
Christmas Hats to Design and Make EYFS/KS1
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Christmas Hats to Design and Make EYFS/KS1

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A fun activity where children start by colouring in their favourite picture of a Christmas hat, from the 8 provided. Next, they design their own hats and make them from collage materials. The activity finishes with a parade of children showcasing their creations. The resource includes a planning sheet with objectives, materials required and step by step instructions. There are 8 colouring pictures showing children wearing Christmas hats with a range of themes e.g. snowman, Christmas tree, reindeer and Christmas pudding.
2 Free Christmas Colouring Sheets EYFS
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2 Free Christmas Colouring Sheets EYFS

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Children will enjoy colouring these Christmas characters in, and tracing the sentences underneath. They may want to use their colouring as a basis for making a Christmas cards too.
The Nativity Activity Sheets EYFS / KS1
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The Nativity Activity Sheets EYFS / KS1

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These Nativity Activity Sheets for EYFS and KS1 offer a fun way to engage your children with the story of the Nativity. Each of the three sheets presents a set of six thematic pictures, including Joseph, the three Kings, and baby Jesus. You have the flexibility to use them in their black and white version or opt for sheets with coloured backgrounds that the children can add their own colours to. Children can practice reading by matching words to the corresponding pictures and enhance their handwriting skills by tracing over the words. For a more interactive experience, the pictures can be cut out and used as storytelling cards, allowing children to reconstruct the Nativity narrative in their own words either verbally or written form.
40 Stockings for Christmas Colouring
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40 Stockings for Christmas Colouring

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20 pages of black and white Christmas stockings for children to colour in. There are 2 designs on each page making 40 stockings in all. Some stockings are plain for children to add their own designs, some are patterned and there are a range of themes included such as Santa in the chimney, angels, holly, toys, berries, snowmen, elves and reindeer. Children can use the pictures to make Christmas cards and for inspiration for making their own Christmas stockings with craft materials or drawing and painting. Suitable of EYFS and KS1.
10 Christmas Picture Grids to Copy KS1
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10 Christmas Picture Grids to Copy KS1

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Introduce the festive spirit of Christmas to your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 picture grids! Each grid displays a Christmas-themed image, such as a cosy snowman, a patterned Christmas tree, a charming snowflake, and an angel. The resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these festive illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, fostering their observational and fine motor skills. This resource is a fun way to infuse the Christmas cheer into the classroom!
3 Bible Stories in Simple Poetry Form
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3 Bible Stories in Simple Poetry Form

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This resource is specifically crafted for EYFS and KS1 children . It is an interactive addition to your RE resources for Christianity. It offers 3 Bible stories, “The Good Samaritan”, “Noah and the Ark”, and “Jonah and the Whale”. Each story is paired with a colourful picture. These illustrations can act as discussion starters, allowing children to voice their interpretations, make predictions and share understandings. Simplified short poems accompany each picture which tells part of the stories. The black and white versions of the stories invite children to overwrite the poems. This activity provides an opportunity for fine motor skill development as children practice writing. By offering both colored and black & white versions, children are given the opportunity to colour and personalize the stories.
Noah's Ark Colouring and Writing Sheets
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Noah's Ark Colouring and Writing Sheets

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EYFS or KS1 worksheets on the theme of Bible Stories and Noah’s Ark. There are 2 colouring sheets of Noah and the Ark. Children can trace over the writing. There are also 2 writing sheets where children list the animals that went into the Ark and then write a short story of Noah and the Ark.
My ABC Topic Resource Bundle
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My ABC Topic Resource Bundle

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A bundle of ABC resources based on the alphabet and linking to your phonics and topic work on: My ABC Farm Food Christmas Gardens and Parks Toys Children trace the letters, name and colour the pictures and then cut and order the cards from A to Z. Suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced.
My ABC at Christmas EYFS KS1 SEND
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My ABC at Christmas EYFS KS1 SEND

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Add this resource to your Christmas toolbox! Links to the Alphabet, phonics and Christmas. Each of the 3 pages shows black and white symbols or pictures related to Christmas. There is a picture for each letter of the alphabet. Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures. These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet. Boardmaker licenced.
Easter Collage or Card EYFS
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Easter Collage or Card EYFS

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A step by step collage or Easter card for children to make or use as a starter for designing or making their own. The background setting is included and each of the animals and eggs shown in the collage poster. The words Easter Collage are included if needed. Children cut out the pictures and add them to the scene. Enlarge or make the pictures smaller depending on how big the background is going to be. Add collage materials such as feathers to enhance the collage.
Count to 10 Easter Worksheets
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Count to 10 Easter Worksheets

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A pack of resources with an Easter theme. There are 8 worksheets linked to numbers, counting, ordering and colour. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
4 St Patrick's Day Activities KS1
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4 St Patrick's Day Activities KS1

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4 worksheets with a St Patrick’s Day theme with shamrock borders. Links to St Patrick’s Day, Festivals and Celebrations as well as early literacy and numeracy. Activity 1-Count how many of each picture there are and colour them the same e.g. all the shamrocks in green, all violins in brown. Activity 2-Trace the outlines of the shamrocks and colour them in - handwriting practice. Activity 3-Use the colour pictures on this page to support children to talk about and write about this celebration. Activity 4-Label all the pictures and colour them in. Blank template with shamrock border included.
Write about Easter at KS1
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Write about Easter at KS1

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Here is a resource designed to support children with writing key words, sentences or acrostic poems linked to Easter time. Sheet 1 gives a list of key words related to Easter and the letters of EASTER in acrostic form. Children can write a key word for each letter or complete a poem. Sheet 2 shows the key words and space for children to draw or write about Easter. Sheet 3 shows an example of an Acrostic poem about Easter to share with your class.