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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.
4 Keeping Healthy Symbol Boards SEND
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4 Keeping Healthy Symbol Boards SEND

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. 4 symbol boards or visual aids that can be used to support SEND pupils in keeping fit and healthy and communicating about the topic and their needs. Boards: 1 Hair 2 Teeth 3 Washing 4 Exercise There are 24 colour symbols on each page.
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
St Patrick's Day Symbol Cards SEND
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St Patrick's Day Symbol Cards SEND

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A set of 11 symbols with a St Patrick’s Day theme for use in your RE /Celebrations/topic work with SEND pupils. Also suitable for use with EYFS and KS1. Use as visual aids or cut out and play matching card games. Add to your displays. There is a colour and a black and white version of each symbol so children can colour these in. The Saint Patrick’s day Saint symbol is in a larger form with 2 to a page. Boardmaker licenced
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.
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.
Maths Basic Symbol Starter Pack Send KS1
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Maths Basic Symbol Starter Pack Send KS1

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. A set of time saving symbols for using with SEND pupils or KS1 as visual aids. The set includes 210 symbols on 14 boards. Use as boards or cut out for individual cards to laminate and velcro onto your own boards or pupils’s individual communication boards. There are colour and black and white versions of the symbols. Enlarge for flashcards or add to maths displays. The set includes numbers to 20, colours, shapes, size, order, time and capacity symbols. Useful for maths teachers and teaching assistants, parents and cover teachers.
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.
5 Fine Motor Control Mazes EYFS and SEND
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5 Fine Motor Control Mazes EYFS and SEND

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5 activity sheets to help develop handwriting skills and fine motor control in children and for SEND pupils. Each sheet has a maze and asks children to trace within the maze to take animals or people to the centre e.g. dog to the bone, fish to the pond and children to the slide. Children can also trace the letters and colour the pictures. Boardmaker licenced.
12 Months Matching with Symbols SEND
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12 Months Matching with Symbols SEND

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An activity linked to numbers to 12, months of the year and handwriting. Children can cut out the colour cards showing numbers 1 to 12, the months of the year and a picture for each month. They can match these and sequence. The fourth sheet is black and white and gives children the opportunity to consolidate their learning and to trace over the months of the year. Boardmaker licenced. Cut and laminate for matching games.
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.
February Workbook with Symbols SEND/KS1
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February Workbook with Symbols SEND/KS1

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Celebrate February with these 3 worksheets using symbols to support learning. 29 Objects to find - this worksheet lists 29 things children may relate to February, including icicles, ice skates, snowballs, pancakes, Valentine’s Day cards, mittens and winter hats. Children can tick off the symbols as they find them. A February Poem - children read the poem and then trace over the words. Children learn about the days in the leap year. Children can go on to write their own simple poems or sentences about February. Calendar - here is a calendar for February that children can complete and add in the key celebrations. Boardmaker Licenced.
120 Activities for Teaching Number 4
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120 Activities for Teaching Number 4

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A collection of activities to support children learning about the number 4. There are 10 pages showing 120 different ways to encourage number work and creativity. Suitable for EYFS/KS1 and SEND children. Examples are: Draw a Monster with 4 Arms: Encourage children to use their creativity to draw a monster with four arms. This activity reinforces the concept of the number 4 but also allows children to explore their imagination. Paint a Rainbow with 4 Colours: Provide children with paint and ask them to paint a rainbow using only four colours. This activity helps reinforce the concept of the number 4 while also exploring colour mixing and creativity. Make 4 Pipe Cleaner Dogs: Using pipe cleaners, children can create four dog figures. This activity involves counting out the pipe cleaners and following instructions to make each dog, reinforcing the concept of the number 4 through hands-on crafting. Finger Painting with 4 Colours: Set up a finger-painting station with four different colours of paint. Children can use their fingers to create artwork while exploring the concept of the number 4 and mixing colours. Find All the 4s in a Deck of Cards: Provide children with a deck of cards and ask them to find and count all the cards with the number 4 on them. This activity helps reinforce number recognition and counting skills. Survey Who Was Born in April (4th Month of the Year): Conduct a survey among the children to find out who was born in April, the fourth month of the year. This activity introduces data handling, the concept of months and their order in the calendar while focusing on the number 4. Practice 4 Kids Yoga Moves: Teach children four different yoga poses or movements and practice them together. This activity promotes physical activity while reinforcing the concept of the number 4. Count Out 4 Coins: Provide children with a selection of coins and ask them to count out four coins (and add). This hands-on activity helps reinforce counting skills and introduces the concept of money. The resource is in colour and contains pictures and symbols (Boardmaker licenced). Dip in an out when you are looking for inspiration, or use as a unit of work.
120 Activity Ideas for Learning Number 5
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120 Activity Ideas for Learning Number 5

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This Cross Curricular resource is designed to support teaching and learning about the number 5 in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Key Stage 1 (KS1) and for SEND children. (Boardmaker Licenced). The resource consists of 10 pages, featuring 120 different activities aimed at engaging learners while reinforcing the concept of the number 5. Examples of activities include action rhymes such as “4 Currant Buns” and “5 Fat Sausages;” putting on a 5-minute show for Year 5; collecting 5 stars to earn rewards; and cutting out 5 shapes and arranging them in order of size. Activities span various subject areas, including maths, literacy, art, physical education, music and more, providing a well-rounded approach to learning about the number 5. From relay races and surveys to weather charts, there’s something for every classroom and every child. Dip into the resource for ideas when teaching number 5 or use as a unit of work. Alternatively, children could work in pairs, choose a sheet, and carry out all of the activities on it.
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.