Resources at Key Stage 1 use drama and creative arts to explore topics in the National Curriculum, while still utilising a wide range of sensory elements, perfect for younger learners.
Please select a curriculum area below.
English
Festive Fables
A creativing writing activity bank for KS1 & KS2, inclusing activities inspired by ‘The Nutcracker’.
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts
Conduct an interview, write a diary and present instructions through Katie & Kevin Tsang’s popular novel.
The Snow Queen
Explore the story of the Snow Queen and prepare an argument for debate.
Jack v. Giant
Use drama games to work towards writing your very own fairy tale.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Write your very own poems and news stories based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen.
Reading Resources
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts by Katie and Kevin Tsang
Go ghost hunting with Sam, Zoe and Bernard and design your very own alien sidekick.
Tidy by Emily Gravett
Meet Pete the Badger and explore his habitat.
The Everywhere Bear by Julia Donaldson
Explore rhyme, storytelling and emotion regulation through this magical story.
The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson
Create your very own paper dolls, tell your own story and draw a happy memory.
How to Hide a Lion by Helen Stephens
Explore journeys, use descriptive words and make your own lion mask.
Science
Tidy
Learn about the lifestyle of badgers and their forest habitats.
The Snow Queen
Use drama to learn about the life cycle of plants.
PSHE
Mental Health and Wellbeing Video Lessons
Crackers
Explore emotions and what makes us special in this festive resource pack.
Butterflies
A collection of mindfulness activities for children from Tangled Feet and the Mindfulness Project.