Christmas Phonics Activity Pack | Early Years / KS1 18 Pages of activities. Bring festive fun into your phonics lessons with this engaging Christmas literacy activity book! Designed for Early Years and KS1 learners, this pack focuses on key phonics skills through playful Christmas-themed tasks. Included Activities: Sound–picture matching for early phonics recognition Christmas phonics Pencil control tracing and pattern practice Colour-by-letter sheets using common letter sets (e.g. s, a, t, p, i) Initial sound identification Writing in missing sounds in Christmas words like elf, tree, presents Letter tracing (a–z) to build handwriting confidence Christmas vocabulary tasks — trace, match, and read simple Christmas words. Read and draw simple Christmas sentences to support comprehension Christmas word search-style find-the-word page Skills Covered: Phoneme–grapheme correspondence Early reading and blending Fine motor and handwriting development Vocabulary building with a seasonal theme Perfect for whole-class phonics, interventions, morning work, home learning or festive literacy rotations during December.

Make learning times tables fun and engaging with this collection of activity brochures, available for each of the 2–10 times tables. This resource is to be printed 2-sided (flipped on the short side) to create a foldable 6 panel brochure. Each brochure is packed with 8 interactive activities designed to help children practise, consolidate, and build confidence in their multiplication facts. Activities include: Word problems to apply multiplication in real-life contexts Fill in the blanks tasks to reinforce recall Colour by number for a fun, visual way to learn True or false challenges to develop accuracy Skip counting to spot number patterns Multiplying strategies (arrays, number lines, equal groups, repeated addition) Quick-fire recall questions for fluency practice Problem-solving and reasoning activities Perfect for: ✔ Primary classrooms (KS1 & KS2) ✔ Homework or independent learning ✔ Small group interventions ✔ Times table revision These brochures are ready to print and use, making them ideal for reinforcing multiplication in a fun and accessible way.

Make phonics practice fun and engaging with these 7-Roll and Write Phonics Mats! Perfect for early learners, this resource covers Phase 2 and Phase 3 phonics sounds and combines fine motor skills, phonics recognition, and writing practice in one activity. How it works: Children roll a die (or dice) to determine which word or sound to write. They then write the corresponding sound, word, or letters on their white board. Repeat to build fluency and confidence with all Phase 2 and 3 sounds. Why you’ll love it: Covers all Phase 2 and 3 phonics sounds Encourages independent learning and hands-on practice Ideal for small groups, literacy centers, or homework activities Builds fine motor skills alongside phonics knowledge Fun “game-style” approach keeps learners motivated Included in this pack: 7 different roll-and-write mats for Phase 2 and 3 Clear, simple layout suitable for early readers Printable and ready-to-use in classrooms or at home Perfect for: Reception / Kindergarten Early Years literacy lessons Phonics intervention groups Home learning activities Tip: Laminate the mats for reusable practice with whiteboard pens or print multiple copies for extra handwriting practice.

Support your learners in becoming confident, independent spellers with this engaging flipbook of spelling strategies and activities. Designed to be laminated and reused continuously, this flipbook provides a wide range of practical, visual, and hands-on approaches to spelling, including: Spelling strategies cheat sheet 3 phonics help boards (Phase 2 - 5) Practical spelling activities prompt 20 spelling practice activity sheets (mnemonics, pyramid writing, speed writing, fancy writing, rainbow spelling, big and little letters, join the dots, silly sentences, capital letters, opposite hand writing, code spelling, draw it out spelling, SUS, backwards spelling, alphabetical order, sign spelling, flower spelling etc) Perfect for: ✔ Whole-class teaching ✔ Literacy interventions ✔ Spelling practice at home or in school ✔ A fun and flexible tool for developing spelling confidence Simply laminate, bind or clip, and the flipbook can be reused year after year!

A read to colour and complete, pupil-friendly “Get to Know Me” poster designed to help teachers build relationships with their students at the start of term or during transitions. The poster prompts children to share details such as their birthday, age, favourite subject, hobbies, favourite people, and a fun fact. There’s even space for a self-portrait! Perfect for: -First week activities -Icebreakers Display boards -Pupil profiles in inclusion or wellbeing settings Includes: -Ready-to-print template -Prompts for personal information and preferences -Creative space for drawing and self-expression Age Range: Primary (KS1 & KS2) Format: PDF – ready to print in A4

Help your learners build confidence in mental maths and develop a deep understanding of number operations with this Number Talks Maths Strategies Flip Book – perfect for daily use in the classroom or targeted interventions. This write-on, reusable flip book is packed with clearly explained strategies for all four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and is designed to support active Number Talks and small group maths work. What’s Included: A4 flipbook layout ready to print, laminate, and ring-bind Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division strategies clearly explained with visual examples Vocabulary lists for each operation to build mathematical language Strategies such as: Bridging through 10 and 60 Partitioning and compensation Doubling and halving Reordering, counting up/back, and friendly numbers Arrays, bar models, lattice & grid methods Open number lines, place value grids, skip counting, and more Bonus: Finger multiplication method and visual division models Perfect for: Number Talks sessions KS1–KS2 learners or First/Second Level (Scotland) ASN/SEN support and EAL learners Maths interventions and strategy teaching Daily warm-ups, plenaries, or independent practice Simply print, laminate, and assemble – learners can write on with whiteboard pens for an interactive, hands-on experience. A must-have maths tool to support fluency, strategy choice, and meaningful number sense in your classroom.

Support your learners in developing essential money skills with this Early Level Money Workbook, ideal for Early Years and Foundation Stage settings. This printable resource is packed with interactive, hands-on activities that help children recognise, count, compare, and use UK coins in meaningful ways. What’s included: Coin Matching – Cut-and-stick tasks to match coins (1p to £2) with their values. Coin Eye Spy – Visual scanning activities to reinforce recognition. Counting Coins – Count total amounts in purses and identify values. Drawing Coins – Practise representing values with appropriate coins. Adding & Subtracting Money – Simple calculations using coin images. Comparing Values – Explore equivalence and difference in coin amounts. Colour by Coin – Fun and engaging revision of coin identification. Perfect for: Early Years Numeracy Scottish CfE Early Level or EYFS Maths SEN support and visual learners Home learning packs or classwork stations No prep needed – just print and go! Ideal for consolidating learning or as part of your money topic.

This visual support chart is designed to help children, particularly those with additional support needs, communicate what they need in order to calm down. The central prompt reads, “To help me calm down, I need…”, with options presented below in a grid of visual symbols and text. Choices include: A walk Alone time A blanket Sensory toys Music Deep breaths A hug A quiet activity To go outside 1-1 time Each option is represented by a Widgit-style symbol to support accessibility for non-verbal or early years learners.

This educational workbook is designed to introduce early learners to 2D shapes through a series of hands-on activities and visual tasks. It includes interactive sections for the following shapes: square, circle, triangle, rectangle, oval, pentagon, and hexagon. For each shape, learners are asked to: Count corners and sides Trace the shape Draw the shape Write the shape name Additional activities include: Trace & Colour by Shape – students trace and colour different shapes. Curved or Straight Sides – students sort shapes based on side types. Build 2D Shapes – encourages constructing shapes and attaching photos. Shape Hunts – a scavenger-style activity identifying shapes in the environment. 2D Shape Picture Creation – learners use coloured paper to build pictures using 2D shapes. This workbook supports early-level maths and shape recognition through playful, creative, and tactile learning experiences.

The Apprentice - Milkshake Task Workbook This workbook serves as a comprehensive guide for teams participating in a creative and strategic business challenge: designing, developing, and pitching their own unique milkshake brand. Through a structured, step-by-step process, participants will explore various aspects of product development, market research, branding, and advertising to create a competitive and appealing milkshake product. What’s Inside the Workbook? Team Formation & Leadership -Assign roles and responsibilities within the team. -Select a team leader to oversee the project. -Choose a unique and memorable team name. Market & Product Research -Investigate popular and lesser-known milkshake flavors. -Conduct surveys and analyze consumer preferences. -Develop an understanding of market trends and target audience expectations. Flavor Development & Testing -Select six potential milkshake flavors from a curated list or create original combinations. -Conduct taste tests and gather feedback from at least 30 participants. -Narrow down the options and choose the best-performing flavor. Branding & Identity Creation -Research successful brand strategies. -Brainstorm and finalize a unique brand name. -Develop a catchy slogan that represents the product’s identity. -Choose a suitable color scheme and logo design that align with brand messaging. Packaging & Presentation -Design product packaging that is visually appealing and marketable. -Consider elements such as typography, images, and materials used. -Ensure packaging reflects brand values and attracts consumers. Advertising & Marketing -Develop a promotional campaign to attract customers. Create engaging advertisements that highlight the product’s unique selling points. Utilize storytelling techniques to make the campaign memorable. Final Pitch & Presentation Compile all research, designs, and findings into a structured pitch. Present the milkshake concept to an audience, simulating a real-world business pitch. Defend choices with data, consumer insights, and creative storytelling. By the end of the workbook, teams will have gained hands-on experience in product innovation, branding, and marketing, mirroring real-world business challenges. This activity fosters teamwork, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking, making it an engaging and educational experience.

Number Skills to 100 Over 50 pages of activities This booklet is designed to help learners develop essential number skills up to 100 through a variety of engaging activities. It covers key mathematical concepts such as number sequencing, place value, addition, subtraction, skip counting, number bonds, fact families, multiplication, and division. The exercises encourage hands-on learning with number charts, base ten blocks, partitioning methods, and problem-solving challenges. Ideal for students building confidence in numeracy, this resource provides a solid foundation for mastering numbers within 100. Suitable for older ASN learners.

This booklet is designed to guide young learners through the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) initiative, a Scottish program aimed at preparing students for their future careers. It helps learners explore their strengths, skills, and career aspirations while building essential employability skills. Inside, students will: ✔ Identify their strengths and interests ✔ Explore different career paths and job roles ✔ Learn about hard and soft skills ✔ Develop a CV and job application ✔ Practice interview skills ✔ Engage in teamwork and business planning Through interactive exercises and practical examples, this booklet equips young people with the tools they need to transition confidently into the world of work.

City Break – Apprentice Task This booklet serves as a guide for planning an exciting European city break on a budget of £1000 for two people over 3 to 4 nights. Designed as a group task, participants will research and present their ideal city getaway, covering key aspects such as destination selection, accommodation, transport, activities, and budgeting. The task encourages strategic thinking, creativity, and teamwork, as participants explore iconic landmarks, cultural experiences, dining options, and entertainment in major European cities like Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and more. The best city break plan, as judged by its appeal and feasibility, will be the winner. With structured sections for research, budgeting, and itinerary planning, this booklet provides all the tools needed to craft the perfect short urban getaway.

This comprehensive workbook is designed to help learners master the ‘ea’ sound and its spelling patterns through a variety of structured exercises. It focuses on recognizing, spelling, and using ‘ea’ words in different contexts, making learning both effective and engaging. What’s Inside? Word Lists & Spelling Practice – A collection of common ‘ea’ words to reinforce recognition and memorization. Fill-in-the-Blank Exercises – Sentences where students apply the correct ‘ea’ words to build comprehension. Rhyming Word Activities – Challenges to find and create words that rhyme with key ‘ea’ words. Sentence Writing Practice – Encourages learners to use ‘ea’ words in context, improving writing and vocabulary. Look, Cover, Write, and Check – A structured spelling strategy to reinforce correct spelling. Word Boggle & Word Hunts – Interactive activities that help students discover and use as many ‘ea’ words as possible. With a combination of spelling drills, word challenges, and sentence-building activities, this workbook provides a well-rounded approach to mastering the ‘ea’ sound. It is perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, or independent study.

Units included: -Why music matters -Dirt biking fun -What is Tiktok? -Whats the deal with Snapchat? -The world of gaming The game of Basketball Shredding the slopes These reading and writing activities are designed specifically for emerging readers who benefit from accessible text but are motivated by topics that reflect their real interests. Each passage is written at a lower reading level while still covering relevant, age-appropriate themes like music, social media, sports, and gaming. Each unit includes: A short, engaging informational passage Multiple-choice comprehension questions to build understanding and recall A structured writing prompt with sentence frames to support idea development and written expression The tasks provide meaningful literacy practice while supporting students in building reading confidence, comprehension skills, and writing fluency. They’re ideal for middle and high school learners who need foundational literacy development presented in a relatable, respectful way. Perfect for: English language learners Special education settings Struggling readers Small group instruction or independent practice These materials meet students where they are—while encouraging growth in both reading and writing through topics they genuinely care about.

This comprehensive workbook is designed to help learners master the ‘ay’ sound and its spelling patterns through a variety of structured exercises. It focuses on recognizing, spelling, and using ‘ay’ words in different contexts, making learning both effective and engaging. What’s Inside? Word Lists & Spelling Practice – A collection of common ‘ay’ words to reinforce recognition and memorization. Fill-in-the-Blank Exercises – Sentences where students apply the correct ‘ay’ words to build comprehension. Rhyming Word Activities – Challenges to find and create words that rhyme with key ‘ay’ words. Sentence Writing Practice – Encourages learners to use ‘ay’ words in context, improving writing and vocabulary. Look, Cover, Write, and Check – A structured spelling strategy to reinforce correct spelling. Word Boggle & Word Hunts – Interactive activities that help students discover and use as many ‘ay’ words as possible. With a combination of spelling drills, word challenges, and sentence-building activities, this workbook provides a well-rounded approach to mastering the ‘ay’ sound. It is perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, or independent study.

The SATPIN Phonics Sound Booklet is a comprehensive and engaging resource designed to help early learners master the foundational phonics sounds: s, a, t, p, i, and n. Through a variety of interactive activities, this booklet supports the development of phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and early reading and writing skills. Key Features: • Sound Identification: Activities help learners recognize and identify the initial sounds s, a, t, p, i, and n. • Letter Tracing: Structured tracing exercises for each letter build handwriting skills and reinforce letter formation. • Word and Picture Matching: Learners trace simple words like pin, sit, and pat, then match them to the corresponding pictures for better understanding. • Word Writing Practice: Prompts encourage learners to independently write words using the SATPIN sounds. • Word Search: A fun word search activity reinforces recognition of SATPIN words while providing a playful challenge. • Color by Word: Learners color areas based on the words pin, tap, pan, and others, adding a creative and interactive element. • SATPIN Boggle: Encourages creative thinking by forming new words with the SATPIN letters. This booklet is perfect for preschool and early primary learners, offering a fun and structured way to build a strong phonics foundation for reading and writing!

This file includes ‘s’ initial phonics sound booklet ‘a’ initial phonics sound booklet ‘t’ initial phonics sound booklet ‘p’ initial phonics sound booklet ‘i’ initial phonics sound booklet ‘n’ initial phonics sound booklet This file, titled “s, a, t, p, i, n Initial Phonics Sound Booklets,” is a structured phonics resource designed to introduce early readers to the first set of phonemes in phonics instruction. It focuses on the six foundational letter sounds: s, a, t, p, i, n, which are crucial for developing early decoding and blending skills. Contents Overview: Letter-Specific Activities Each letter (“s, a, t, p, i, n”) has its own dedicated booklet / section, focusing on: -Word Lists: Examples of words that begin with the target letter (e.g., “sun,” “sad,” “sit” for “s”). -“I Spy” Activities: A fun visual game to help children identify words that contain the target sound. -Letter Tracing & Writing Practice: Encourages children to practice writing each letter. -Word Completion Exercises: Filling in missing letters in words to reinforce phoneme awareness. -Coloring Pages: Fun illustrations related to the target letter for an interactive learning experience. Phoneme Recognition & Blending -Exercises that strengthen the ability to recognize phonemes in different words. -Activities such as circling target sounds within words to improve early reading skills. Visual & Hands-On Learning The booklets incorporate visual cues (e.g., images of objects starting with each letter) to reinforce learning. Repetitive exercises ensure memorization and confidence in recognizing and using the sounds. This resource is ideal for teachers, parents, and early learners who are beginning phonics instruction. This workbook helps children build phonemic awareness, letter recognition, handwriting skills, and early spelling abilities. It can be used as individual worksheets or booklets for step-by-step phonics progression.

This Emotions starter quiz workbook is the introduction to a four-part series designed to build emotional literacy and awareness. This foundational workbook helps learners assess their current understanding of emotions and sets the stage for deeper exploration in the following levels 1-4. Through this structured quiz, learners begin identifying and naming emotions in various real-life scenarios, assessing their emotional literacy. Key Features: Starter Quiz: Assesses learners’ ability to recognize and label emotions in different situations. Emotion Recognition: Encourages learners to connect feelings to everyday experiences, promoting self-awareness. Scenario-Based Questions: Helps learners reflect on how they would feel in different moments, strengthening emotional intelligence. Visual Identification: Supports emotional literacy by asking learners to determine emotions based on facial expressions and context clues. This workbook is perfect for children, students, or anyone beginning their emotional development journey. By completing this introduction, learners gain a clearer understanding of their emotional strengths and areas for growth, preparing them for the deeper insights explored in later levels.

The Emotions - Level 4 workbook is the final installment in a four-part series, designed to deepen learners’ understanding of complex emotions and refine their emotional intelligence. Building upon the skills developed in previous levels, this workbook encourages critical thinking, self-awareness, and emotional regulation through engaging activities and reflection exercises. Key Features: Advanced Emotional Vocabulary: Introduces nuanced emotions such as admiration, horror, amusement, empathy, awkwardness, love, desire, and gratitude. Emotion Recognition: Guides learners in identifying these emotions in themselves and others using visual cues and thought-provoking prompts. Self-Reflection Activities: Encourages introspection on emotional triggers, comfort levels, and self-perceptions when experiencing these feelings. Emotional Scales: Provides rating exercises to help learners assess the intensity of emotions in different scenarios, fostering deeper emotional insight. Body Awareness: Links emotions to physical sensations and body language, enhancing awareness of emotional responses. Emotion Regulation Strategies: Equips learners with practical techniques to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy and constructive manner. This final workbook is ideal for older children, teens, or those looking to master emotional intelligence. By exploring a broad spectrum of emotions, it empowers learners to navigate their feelings with confidence and empathy in everyday life.

This file, titled “Phase 2 Phonics,” is a structured resource designed for early-stage phonics instruction, primarily targeting beginner readers. It follows the Phase 2 progression of phonics learning, introducing fundamental sounds and helping children develop early decoding and word recognition skills. The file introduces individual phonemes (letter sounds) in a systematic order to build foundational reading skills. The sounds are grouped as follows: Set 1: s, a, t, p Set 2: i, n, m, d Set 3: g, o, c, k Set 4: ck, e, u, r Set 5: h, b, f, ff Set 6: l, ll, ss Initial Sound Matching -Activities designed to help children recognize and associate initial sounds with letters. -Examples of early blending exercises with simple letter groups. Sound Matching Exercises -Focused practice for identifying phonemes within words. -Helps reinforce the recognition of digraphs (e.g., “ck”) and common letter pairings. CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) Word Lists -The file provides multiple sets of CVC words for practice, including: -Simple words like “pig,” “dog,” “ten” -Additional examples like “net,” “cat,” “pan,” “bed” -These exercises support blending and segmenting skills, which are essential for reading fluency. Short Reading Passages (CVC Reading) -Simple, decodable sentences that reinforce phonics skills in context. -Example passages: “Tim and his dad sat on the grass.” “Sam the ant ran up the hill. He had a rock.” Purpose and Use: -This resource is ideal for teachers, parents, and early learners who are working through Phase 2 of phonics learning. -It promotes letter recognition, phoneme blending, segmenting, and early reading fluency through structured activities. -The exercises are progressive, starting with sound recognition before moving to full word formation and early reading comprehension.