Start the day smoothly with our Year 1 Morning Starter PowerPoints, linked to the Year 1 National Curriculum and ideal for early morning work in KS1. Sets are organised into Autumn, Spring and Summer, giving you a consistent sequence of daily activities across the school year.
Children can complete the challenges on whiteboards, in a morning book, or on paper, whichever suits your class routine.
If you prefer a write-on option, explore our Year 1 Morning Starter Mats.
These Year 1 Morning Starter PowerPoints are designed for daily use throughout the year. They keep early morning work purposeful while helping pupils settle quickly and build confidence with a familiar routine.
The activities provide regular practice across key areas, supporting retrieval while keeping tasks short and manageable at the start of the day. Because the routine stays consistent, pupils quickly learn what to do, which helps mornings feel calmer and more structured.
If your class needs a write-on alternative, see our Year 1 Morning Starter Mats.
Most classes find a morning starter works best at around 5 to 10 minutes. It is long enough for meaningful practice, but short enough to keep the morning moving.
Each set includes five daily slides with a familiar routine: a quick challenge, a short writing task, a maths workout, spelling practice, and a brief wellbeing check-in.
