A great 21 page resource for an independent baking activity used in Reception (though could be used with children of other ages, particularly Year 1 or children with SEND). I modelled how to make the pies to my class, then put them in small, mixed ability groups to make the pies. I did not help them at all unless they were really stuck and came to ask for help (except with the oven!) They knew that they had to help each other instead. It was amazing how well they did! The children demonstrated fantastic mathematical language, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. I do an independent baking tasks every so often as an assessment method. It’s a great activity to observe for assessment purposes. This pack includes: • Recipe slides which can be used on the board to demonstrate to the children what they need to do, then be printed to create a recipe book. Recipe is written as simply as possible (higher ability Reception children should be able to read most of it) and represented in pictures too. All measurements are in scoops or spoonfuls so the children can measure out themselves. • Printable ‘design a mince pie’ writing/ drawing/ labelling sheet • Teacher tips and planning (including scoop sizes etc. so you can resource the activity so the recipe works!) EYFS areas covered within this resource : PSED Communication and language (following instructions, communicating ideas) Physical development Reading writing Shape, space and measure This is a pdf resource.

A great 21 page resource for an independent baking activity used in Reception (though could be used with children of other ages, particularly Year 1 or children with SEND). I modelled how to make the pies to my class, then put them in small, mixed ability groups to make the pies. I did not help them at all unless they were really stuck and came to ask for help (except with the oven!) They knew that they had to help each other instead. It was amazing how well they did! The children demonstrated fantastic mathematical language, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. I do an independent baking tasks every so often as an assessment method. It’s a great activity to observe for assessment purposes. This pack includes: • Recipe slides which can be used on the board to demonstrate to the children what they need to do, then be printed to create a recipe book. Recipe is written as simply as possible (higher ability Reception children should be able to read most of it) and represented in pictures too. All measurements are in scoops or spoonfuls so the children can measure out themselves. • Printable ‘design a mince pie’ writing/ drawing/ labelling sheet • Teacher tips and planning (including scoop sizes etc. so you can resource the activity so the recipe works!) EYFS areas covered within this resource : PSED Communication and language (following instructions, communicating ideas) Physical development Reading writing Shape, space and measure This is a pdf resource. For more EYFS inspiration follow @LittleWildLearners on Instagram.

A home learning sheet with instructions for parents about how to use advent calendars to improve early maths skills. There is also instructions for children to make their own advent calendar.

12 home learning activities covering different areas of maths in a Christmas festive theme. Activities are all fun and practical and can be done easily at home with items commonly found in a house. There is information for parents to help them facilitate the activities too. Activities include baking, making shape pictures, counting decorations. Areas covered include: number recognition counting skills shape, space and measure work writing numerals I asked children to choose 2 activities per week to complete and put an observation on Tapestry but you could alter this to suit your needs. Good to send out if children are away, isolating or if the class is shut, or just as regular home learning to support work done in class.

Information for parents about how to use an Advent Calendar to support maths development. Suitable for early maths and number skills in Reception or Nursery. Also instructions and a template for making their own advent calendar. This is not only a nice activity for parent and child to do together but ensures that all the children can have a calendar even if their parents cannot afford to buy one.

Christmas themed subtraction problems for Reception (challenge) or Year 1. Pictures used to represent numbers as a very simple introduction to algebra.

A Christmas themed resource to support teaching repeating patterns (2 and 3 repeats) Power point activity for the interactive whiteboard where children need to complete the repeating patterns. They will develop the skills to identify, describe and continue patterns, Differentiated cut and stick activity where children can then independently complete repeating patterns and also make their own. Children will practise the skills to identify, describe and continue patterns, The cutting also develops fine motor skills. The patterns have pictures missing both at the end and in the middle and the resources include patterns with 2 and 3 repeats.

A Halloween themed resource to support teaching repeating patterns (2 and 3 repeats) Power point activity for the interactive whiteboard where children need to complete the repeating patterns. They will develop the skills to identify, describe and continue patterns, Differentiated cut and stick activity where children can then independently complete repeating patterns and also make their own. Children will practise the skills to identify, describe and continue patterns, The cutting also develops fine motor skills. The patterns have pictures missing both at the end and in the middle and the resources include patterns with 2 and 3 repeats.

Halloween pictures to prompt writing of sentences which could help children practise spelling, handwriting, phonics, tricky words or using adjectives. Powerpoint can be put on whiteboard to show images, discuss and model, then printed on paper for children to complete.

2 writing sheets to accompany Room on the Broom 1 sheet to design and label a new broom 1 sheet to write speech bubbles for the characters Perfect for literacy lessons or to be put in the writing area.

Phase 2 phonics resource that includes differentiated Phase 2 Phonics. There are 5 activities for the interactive white board, 12 differentiated worksheets and picture cards with 5 practical activities to use them for. Learning objectives covered in interactive white board activities: identify initial phonemes and graphemes read CVC words spell CVC words read Phase 2 Tricky Words read Phase 2 sentences Learning objectives covered in worksheets/ activities identify initial phonemes and corresponding graphemes (satpin only) identify initial phonemes and corresponding graphemes (all phase 2) read CVC words (phase 2) write CVC words (phase 2) read sentences (phase 2) write sentences (phase 2) make CVC words (phase 2) read and understand words read and understand sentences Children have the opportunity to practise and learn reading and writing skills in fun, interactive ways suitable for young learners learning Phase 2 phonics.

Speed signs to be laminated and used in the construction or vehicle area of and Early Years or KS1 setting. They encourage number recognition within play.

A frame for children to draw a picture of their family in. We printed and laminated them once completed to stick up in the home corner like family photos!

Mr Wolf’s Pancakes outdoor learning literacy planning. Taking picture books and early literacy outside. A sheet of outdoor learning activities suitable to support Mr Wolf’s Pancakes. Outdoor learning is so important for young learners and has so many benefits for their learning, development and mental and physical health. So get outside and let children be inspired by the outdoors and their favourite books. You’ll find lots more pancake day resources on my TES page, including a campfire or kitchen recipe book (designed for early readers to be able to interpret and follow independently) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/campfire-pancakes-recipe-book-forest-school-outdoor-learning-12481093

20 photo cards showing the leaves of trees common in Britain. Can be used for outdoor learning, Forest School or science. Perfect for topic work, enhancing continuous provision or play setups or work in science. Can be used for sorting and ID activities. 20 flash cards featuring a photo and caption. Child friendly font used for easy recognition by early readers.

Perfect for topic work, enhancing continuous provision or play setups or work in science. Can be used for sorting activities (such as which belong in the Arctic or Antarctica or both). 20 flash cards featuring a photo and caption. Child friendly font used for easy recognition by early readers.

Perfect for display, outdoor learning or enhancing play or topic setups. They provide a reading opportunity too. Each card resembles a Polaroid picture of a common item used in Forest School or outdoor learning in the natural environment. The word is written in a child friendly font beneath. This free set includes 12 cards.

25 space picture fact cards. Each card contains a picture and a fact. Perfect for display or to use within topic work or play setups to create interest and reading opportunities. EYFS, KS1, SEN