We hope your class enjoy this 20 page treasure trove of Halloween delights that are sure to bring the magic of Halloween into your classroom, while reinforcing key learning concepts. The unit, planning and resources are aimed at EYFS and KS1 and incorporates symbols which support SEND pupils and should save teachers precious time planning and preparing. Boardmaker Licenced. The unit offers a rich array of activities including English, Maths, Art, and Outdoor Learning, fostering connections across subject areas. From an original story and poetry reading and writing, to comprehension questions and word searches, children can have fun whilst improving their literacy skills. Children learn too about staying safe on Halloween. The unit incorporates phonics with Halloween-themed words and sounds that make learning relevant. For the mathematicians, included are examples of simple Halloween-themed math problems. Boost creativity with the Halloween poster designing and board game creation activities. Instill team spirit with name search puzzles and collaborative activities. Immerse children in the spirit of the season with an outdoor scavenger hunt and nature walks, all themed around the spookiest time of the year. There are also detailed planning sheets giving activities and extension ideas and even a suggested Halloween themed picture book list. This bumper pack offers a blend of fun and education, designed to captivate children. The resource can be adapted to different learning styles and paces.

A great way to start the year by rewarding children for their first day at school! There are 7 designs of this certificate for you or the children to choose from.

These planning sheets for using playdough with young learners offers teachers a structured approach to foster creativity, enhance motor skills, and integrate cross-curricular themes. The sheets will save preparation time, introduce new learning methods, ensure classroom safety, and facilitate differentiation and sensory learning. In essence, the planning sheets are designed to elevate the experience of using playdough in the classroom. The resources link to SEND and Sensory exploration and activities. This collection of planning resources for teachers or parents includes: 8 Pages of Planning sheets as outlined below: 1.Making Dough with Nursery and Reception children -5 ideas for making different types of dough e.g. glitter and salt dough. 2.Keeping Dough fresh for Nursery and Reception children - 5 ways to maximise the life of your dough. 3.Types of Dough to Make or Buy - including descriptions and use, sources and safety issues. 4/5/6. Set 1 to 3 - Fifteen ideas for working with dough for Nursery and Reception children - ideas set out in a table with headings, activity, support needed, resources, objectives and age of the children. 7. Useful Tools for working with Dough - a list of tools such as a patterned roller and dough cutters, their purpose and benefits. 8. Five Playdough Mats and Activity Ideas including an example worksheet for each theme. You can use these sheets or they can act as inspiration for making your own.

2 colouring sheets for EYFS and KS1. Ease your children back into the school routine with this fun activity encouraging discussion about the new class and the year ahead. Sheet 1 is a doodle sheet where children can add in their own thoughts / writing. Sheet 2 shows an outline of the first sheet and allows children to add in their own doodles of things related to themselves or school.

These five fun, original poems for KS1, accompanied by activities will captivate your children’s imagination and help to reassure them when starting back at school. “Lolly’s Lunchtime Lesson: A School Tale” Lolly learns that a friendship can start over a shared lunch! “A Purr-fect First Day at School” Lenny hides his kitten in his backpack to take to school “Molly Plays Hide and Seek” Molly hides behind the sofa on her first day of school “My First Day at School” School turns out to be fun after all! “Under the Stair and Behind the Bear” Penelope and her brother Gary, find their courage and nerve just in time for school!

This engaging set of games offers a set of 48 colourfully illustrated cards featuring common school objects, along with detailed plans and instructions for four fun and educational games: ‘Making Pairs,’ ‘Classroom Challenge,’ ‘Story Chains,’ and ‘Relay Card Game.’ Designed with Key Stage 1 children in mind, these games help stimulate various skills such as memory, concentration, creativity, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and quick decision-making. Each game serves a different purpose, catering to different learning styles, and offering the possibility to challenge children in unique ways. ‘Making Pairs’ will challenge observation and memory, ‘Classroom Challenge’ will improve their description skills and attention to detail, ‘Story Chains’ will unlock their creativity and enhance their storytelling skills, and the ‘Relay Card Game’ will encourage teamwork and fast thinking. Whether you’re looking to fill a spare half-hour or planning a dedicated day of learning-based fun, this versatile set is sure to be a hit with your class.

6 activity worksheets based on the clock face and using numbers from 1 to 12. Match the numbers and months of the year Match the numbers and number names Match the hours to the clock face Match the hours to the clock face and trace the numbers Count and match the numbers and shapes Join the numbers from 1 to 12 and trace the numbers

Let your children step into the world of hygiene with a sensory twist tailored for SEND & EYFS learners. The focus is foot care. The activity, includes a detailed lesson plan outlining objectives, materials, steps, and all the support a teacher might need to meet children’s needs. With 15 symbol sets in both colour and black and white, this resource encourages children to begin to understand and explore the importance of foot care in a practical and engaging way. The immersive experience of a foot spa combined with the tactile activity of a feely bag promotes sensory exploration. Symbols can be coloured in, cut, laminated, matched as well as used in discussions or displays. Boardmaker licenced.

A kit of easy and fun activities to keep your class engaged and occupied on rainy days. Each is planned out with Steps, Objectives, Resources and Adult Support required. The kit offers 15 diverse and enjoyable activity ideas that will turn indoor time into creative and educational fun. Each designed to last around 15 minutes and using easily accessible materials found in and around school. Examples of Activity Ideas: Making a Den in Class: Let their imagination run wild as they build cozy indoor forts using tables and blankets. Playing Eye Spy with a Twist: Enhance observation skills with a fun twist on a classic game, adding an extra layer of challenge. Nature Sculptures: Encourage creativity by crafting unique sculptures using natural materials, fostering an appreciation for the outdoors. Ball and Hoop Challenge: Get them moving and having a blast as they toss balls into hoops, promoting coordination and friendly competition. And many more engaging activities to choose from! There are also a set of symbol cards to choose from encouraging children to make their own choices of what activity they would like to do on a rainy play! Boardmaker licenced.

A set of 4 planned lessons for SEND children including objectives, activity ideas, resources, adult support and notes. Each lesson uses some or all of the 5 sheets of symbols. There are 12 symbols on each sheet. These symbols are in black and white and can be coloured in as an extra activity. The 4 lessons in brief are: My Personal Communication Board This allows children to reflect on their needs, fostering self-awareness and mutual respect. Symbolic Discoveries An engaging task that hones fine motor skills while teaching symbolic recognition. Symbolic Sorting Quest This promotes categorical thinking, symbol recognition and a deeper understanding of everyday tools and inclusiveness. Symbolic Relay Race This lesson combines physical activity with symbolic learning, making lessons fun and engaging. Boardmaker licenced.

In this activity, children will explore different symbols related to school life. They will see pictures of classroom essentials, activities, and some of their favourite places around the school such as the ‘sports’ hall or the library. The aim is to identify each image and write its corresponding word in the boxes provided. To help kick start this journey, already provided are three words for each page, that can be traced over. There are 3 pages in colour and the same 3 in black and white. Links to School, Ourselves, Writing and Handwriting, English Language Learning. Boardmaker licenced.

Prepare for, and enhance your festive activities with this set of 10 Christmas worksheets. Each sheet shows a colour Christmas scene with a matching black and white version. Children can copy the colours or use their own designs and colours. These cards be a fun and educational tool for colour matching exercises, but they also offer an opportunity for children to craft their own Christmas cards.

A cross-curricular topic on animals, with a focus on tigers. This theme links to literacy and number and offers a chance for children to broaden their understanding of the world around them. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. This bumper pack includes 10 worksheets. Tiger Sudoku: Challenges logical reasoning while having fun. Story Read and Answer: A tiger tale to read and share and answer comprehension questions. Tiger Facts: Read about tiger facts and encourage children to answer the questions. Word Search: A game to reinforce vocabulary related to tigers. 5 words to find. Tiger Colouring Sheet: Children colour the tiger to match the example or use their own design and colour. Tigers Tale Poem: A captivating acrostic poem. Guide children to craft their own poem using the initial letters of “Tiger a cat”. Writing Template: Stimulate thinking with a structured template for writing 8 facts about tigers and writing about tigers in general. Tiger Maze: Enhance problem-solving skills with this maze. One in colour and one in black and white. Tiger Colour by Numbers: A fun way to mix mathematics and art, as children use numbers as cues to create a tiger masterpiece. Handwriting Sheet: Refine handwriting with focused practice on the letters ‘t’ and ‘T’ and tiger-related words. Use as a unit or work or dip in to support your work on animals or Tigers, literacy or number.

The set of 5 lessons based on Looking after Hair, has an emphasis on Sensory Exploration. Incorporating sensory exploration into hair care lessons offers SEND children an engaging learning experience. The lessons promote personal care skills and are designed with the learning needs of SEND children in mind. The resources include lesson plans with objectives, suggested materials, steps and teacher support required. There are 2 sets of symbol cards, each showing 15 cards. Set 1 is in colour and set 2 is in black and white. The approach focuses on understanding hair care basics to engaging in role-play activities. Through hands-on activities, children are encouraged to take an active role in personal care, fostering a sense of independence. The modular nature of the lessons allows teachers to adapt and modify based on individual classroom needs, resources, and children’s preferences. Boardmaker Licenced.

Introducing 2 Fantasy Doodle Sheets for KS1 and EYFS, a simple tool to stimulate children’s imagination and creativity! These sheets,with their diverse characters and images, are aimed at inspiring children to begin to craft their own fantasy stories or poems. Easily integrate into various lesson plans and subjects. Suitable for all children, fostering creativity regardless of ability. Print and distribute, or adapt for online learning.

Plants and Animals Doodle Sheets is a set of 2 worksheets designed to engage your young learners in exploring the wonders of the natural world! Children will encounter a variety of plants and animals to identify, name, and colour. Featuring a wide array of animals and plants, these sheets provide ample opportunities for children to expand their knowledge and vocabulary of the natural world. Utilise the sheets to inspire children to write about animals, plants, and nature, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the environment. The images on the sheets serves as a prompt for children to express their thoughts and feelings about nature through poetry. Ready to use and adaptable, these sheets can be easily integrated into various lesson plans.

Embrace the vibrancy of Autumn with this resource titled ‘Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change,’ designed for KS1 and EYFS teachers. The resource features a planning unit detailing three activities, each with clear objectives, detailed resource lists, step by step guides and extension ideas. Included in this resource are the ‘Autumn Doodles’ worksheet and three colouring sheets featuring a scarecrow, an umbrella, and leaves.

20 discussion cards to share with your children on their return to school or as part of your PSHE work. The first card welcomes the children back to school. Each card is in colour and has it’s own message such as: It’s OK to make a mistake and Be Proud of yourself. The cards cover diversity, empathy and self esteem and make good visual aids. Suitable for KS1 and KS2 and for group work or whole class work. A good use of the cards is to use as a basis for an assembly or to add to displays.

Fuel your KS1 children’s curiosity and knowledge of transportation with this resource featuring 10 picture grids! Each grid displays a mode of transport such as a soaring plane, a chugging train, a hovering helicopter, a robust truck, and a modern electric car. This resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these transportation illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, developing their observational and fine motor skills. Enlarge the grids as required. Extend by asking children to draw or paint the modes of transport freehand.

This Spooky Creativity Pack is designed to bring festive Halloween spirit into EYFS and KS1 classrooms. The pack contains 10 worksheets, each showing a Halloween theme in both colour and black & white versions. Children can either match the colours or use their own colours or designs! The worksheets cover a variety of Halloween themes, including pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and more, keeping the children engaged and excited. Versatile Use: Beyond colouring, these sheets can be used to create Halloween cards, enhance classroom displays, or serve as matching game cards.