Ks1 English worksheets
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Square words wordsearch
Can you find all these Goldilocks-themed words in the wordsearch?
Mini word Sudoku 4 x 4
Put the letters from the word EASY in the squares so that each column, row, and mini-grid contains all the letters that make up the word.
Rhyming words: creatures word puzzle
Practise your rhyming and spelling skills by thinking of names of animals that rhyme with each of these words. There could be more than one answer... how many can you identify?
Homophones wordsearch
Can you find these homophone pairs hidden in the wordsearch below?
Spelling patterns: silent letters w and k
A Year 2 English wordsearch created by a teacher, which focuses on the silent letters w and k. Examples and answers are included.
Write your own rhyme
This worksheet gives an example of a poem and then encourages your child to use the writing frame to write their own rhyming poem.
Using connectives in a sentence
Encourage your child to write a sentence giving two pieces of information joined by a connective in the middle.
Letter to Father Christmas
Help your KS1 child handwrite their Christmas list with style with our Father Christmas handwriting template. The dotted font will show them how to form letters correctly and there's plenty of space to include three wished-for items! Writing this most exciting letter will also help them understand that letters have a purpose and a particular audience.
Using full stops
This Key Stage 1 writing worksheet will help your child to recognise and use full stops and capital letters.
Writing a diary
This worksheet encourages your child to write a diary entry using descriptive words.
Using the present and past tense
Encourage your child to think about sentences written in the present and past tense and use some of their own.
Practise writing instructions
Help your child develop their writing and handwriting skills by asking them to write down instructions for getting ready for school.
Understanding instructions
This activity forms part of the English curriculum for speaking and listening. It will develop an understanding of the importance of giving instructions and listening carefully to instructions. The activity can be adapted for all ages and should be done with a parent or carer.
Writing a poem
This worksheet encourages children to recognise rhyming words and then complete a poem using the word list given.
Using tricky words
This worksheet helps your child to read and write some tricky high frequency words, by putting them into sentences.
Poetry word games
This great word game helps children get familiar with all aspects of poetry including rhyming and alternative patterns.
Engaging With English
Created by an early years education expert, the Engaging with English pack will provide you with lively and original ideas to help bring four popular children’s books vividly to life. Whether your child is in the EYFS or KS1 these activities are the perfect starting point for turning book-shy children into bookworms.
Writing descriptive sentences
This worksheet encourages children to improve sentences by adding descriptive words.
Rhyming word games
These fun word games give your child an opportunity to practise rhyming and alliteration.
Designing a poster
This writing worksheet will help your child to understand that information can be shared in different ways by designing a poster for a party.
Breaking words into syllables
Use this worksheet to encourage your child to read words aloud and then break them into syllables.
Writing sentences in order
This worksheet gives sentences that can be cut up and re-ordered to help children with structuring text.
Writing a contents page
Encourage your child to think about creating their own book by writing their own contents page.
Irregular plurals: words ending in y
Spelling can be tricky. Help your child master the spelling rule for words ending in y with this worksheet, and, for an extra challenge, use them in sentences of their own.
Comparative sentences
Use this worksheet to encourage your child to use comparative words ending in 'er' to complete the given sentences.