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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.
Myself and my Feelings Cards EYFS & KS1
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Myself and my Feelings Cards EYFS & KS1

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20 different childrens faces showing a range of emotions / expressions. Each page shows a colour card and a black and white one. Cut out and laminate and use in your PSHE lessons or when learning about Ourselves. The cards can be used as visual aids, for displays or for painting or colouring. Link to your work about mental health. Encourages children to recognise and verbalise/indicate how they feel.
Winter Scavenger Hunt EYFS KS1 SEND
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Winter Scavenger Hunt EYFS KS1 SEND

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A fun scavenger hunt for young children and / or SEND pupils using symbols. There is a black and white and colour version of the scavenger recording sheet. Children can tick off the things they find. There are 10 things to find. There is a page of simple riddles that go with each picture and provide clues. You can choose to use these or not depending on your children and their abilities. Use real objects if available for your scavenger hunt, or soft toys e.g squirrel and snowman. Alternatively, or as well as, cut out the large flashcards, laminate and tie/tape these up around the outside area for children to find. Finish with the hot chocolate and then you may want to reward your class with the real thing as a treat for finding everything on the scavenger list.
Alphabet and Phonics Assessment Sheets
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Alphabet and Phonics Assessment Sheets

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Assessment sheets based on the alphabet / initial sounds. Sheet 1 - Children match the upper and lower case letters of the alphabet. Sheet 2 - Children match lower case initial sounds to pictures. Sheet 3 - Children match upper case initial sounds to pictures. Sheets 4 - 7 - Handwriting practice sheets. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
The Kings Coronation EYFS Resources
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The Kings Coronation EYFS Resources

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A set of resources for EYFS children. Suitable also for SEND pupils and KS1. There are 12 colour picture cards related to the Royal family and these are duplicated in black and white on page 2. Page 3 asks children to draw the Union Jack. Page 4 asks children to design a commemorative stamp for the occasion of the King’s Coronation. Page 5 is a colouring sheet using symbols from the picture cards. *Boarmaker licenced. *
Fine Motor Control Weekly Plan EYFS
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Fine Motor Control Weekly Plan EYFS

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A week of Fine Motor Control planning for Early Learners children giving a different idea for each day of the week. Planning includes learning objectives, resources and descriptions of the activities. The first page of the resource is a sample page with ‘sample planning’ written across. The second page is the actual planning grid without the writing. Suitable too, for children with specific learning difficulties.
Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO
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Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO

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This a set of planning and activities that includes learning objectives, resources and assessment. It uses Boardmaker symbols and is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced. The planning is based on the delightful book by Julia Donaldson. ‘The Hippo has a Hat’. The activities link to literacy - story, rhyme and handwriting. They also link in well with animals and clothing for your topic work. Activities include: Rhyme recognition and word matching, word tracing and drawing, creative arts and drama. You can use the planning and resources for a complete lesson or unit of work or dip in to Story sessions.
Hygiene: A Sensory Activity for SEND and EYFS
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Hygiene: A Sensory Activity for SEND and EYFS

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Let your children step into the world of hygiene with a sensory twist tailored for SEND & EYFS learners. The focus is foot care. The activity, includes a detailed lesson plan outlining objectives, materials, steps, and all the support a teacher might need to meet children’s needs. With 15 symbol sets in both colour and black and white, this resource encourages children to begin to understand and explore the importance of foot care in a practical and engaging way. The immersive experience of a foot spa combined with the tactile activity of a feely bag promotes sensory exploration. Symbols can be coloured in, cut, laminated, matched as well as used in discussions or displays. Boardmaker licenced.
Playdough Bumper Planning Sheets EYFS/KS1
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Playdough Bumper Planning Sheets EYFS/KS1

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These planning sheets for using playdough with young learners offers teachers a structured approach to foster creativity, enhance motor skills, and integrate cross-curricular themes. The sheets will save preparation time, introduce new learning methods, ensure classroom safety, and facilitate differentiation and sensory learning. In essence, the planning sheets are designed to elevate the experience of using playdough in the classroom. The resources link to SEND and Sensory exploration and activities. This collection of planning resources for teachers or parents includes: 8 Pages of Planning sheets as outlined below: 1.Making Dough with Nursery and Reception children -5 ideas for making different types of dough e.g. glitter and salt dough. 2.Keeping Dough fresh for Nursery and Reception children - 5 ways to maximise the life of your dough. 3.Types of Dough to Make or Buy - including descriptions and use, sources and safety issues. 4/5/6. Set 1 to 3 - Fifteen ideas for working with dough for Nursery and Reception children - ideas set out in a table with headings, activity, support needed, resources, objectives and age of the children. 7. Useful Tools for working with Dough - a list of tools such as a patterned roller and dough cutters, their purpose and benefits. 8. Five Playdough Mats and Activity Ideas including an example worksheet for each theme. You can use these sheets or they can act as inspiration for making your own.
On and Off  EYFS
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On and Off EYFS

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A resource to encourage children to think and talk about the difference between on and off. This includes things that are switched on and off, and things that are placed or positioned on or off such as apples on the tree and plants on the steps.
Make Heart Shaped Valentine's Day Cards
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Make Heart Shaped Valentine's Day Cards

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4 ideas for making Valentine’s Day Cards for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. There are 3 colour hearts that children can trace around, cut out and glue back together. Children can stick onto folded coloured card to make original cards and write their messages inside. The 4th example is a heart in black and white using symbols that SEND children may recognise. The children can colour in the pictures. Boardmaker licenced.
Shapes in the Real World with Symbols
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Shapes in the Real World with Symbols

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“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape. Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills. The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words. To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas: Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find. Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class. Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.