The resources I create are mainly for early years and early KS1.
I enjoy making worksheets, flashcards and games that will compliment children's books and children's interests.
The resources I create are mainly for early years and early KS1.
I enjoy making worksheets, flashcards and games that will compliment children's books and children's interests.
The Snowman and the Snowdog-Inspired Early Years Resources
Immerse your early years learners in the magical world of The Snowman and the Snowdog with this engaging collection of printable activities and worksheets.
These resources are perfect for fostering creativity, building foundational maths and literacy skills, and promoting fine motor development.
Included Activities
Creative and Roleplay Fun:
Snowman templates (lined and plain) to laminate for repeated use in roleplay and the writing area.
Design a Snowdog: draw or draw and write about your creation.
Literacy Development:
Retell the story with or without picture prompts.
Write a postcard to the Snowman.
Label pictures, feelings of the boy, and feelings of the dog.
Colour pictures beginning with the letter S.
Trace along dotted lines (small to big snowballs) to practise handwriting.
Write initial sounds of festive-themed words.
Maths Skills:
Compare piles of snowballs and colour the pile with more.
Continue a repeating pattern of snowflakes.
Arrange pictures of the dog in order as he was built.
Number ordering: cut and stick Snowdogs in order from 0-5.
Use positional language to describe where a snowball is in relation to the Snowdog.
Snowman flashcards (0-20) for games or creating a number line.
Snowman cards with 0-5 snowballs: match with the correct numbered cards.
Snowdog cards (0-5): circle or peg the correct number from a choice of three.
Fine Motor and Cognitive Activities:
Maze: help the boy find the Snowdog.
Compare sizes: colour in the biggest snowman or Snowdog.
These activities are versatile, engaging, and perfect for encouraging independent and group learning.
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Santa Post-Inspired Early Years Resources
Bring the magic of Christmas to learning with this engaging set of maths, literacy, and fine motor activities inspired by the vibrant story Santa Post.
These resources are perfect for early years learners and combine creativity, fun, and skill development.
Included Activities
Literacy Fun:
Write a colourful, oversized postcard (perfect for laminating and roleplay).
Draw lines to connect characters with their gift ideas.
Write a thank-you letter to Santa.
Write what you think Amy might want next year.
Retell the story using picture clues.
Maths Exploration:
Match gifts to their correctly sized wrappings.
Count pieces of coal in Santa’s bag.
Solve a maze to help Santa reach Amy’s house.
Compare sacks and colour the one containing more letters.
Cut and stick carrots by length.
Use positional language to describe Santa’s location in relation to the chimney.
Fine Motor and Creative Activities:
Create repeating patterns with fairy lights.
Cut and stick scarves of the correct size to animals.
Colour the correct North Pole attire from a selection of clothing.
Cut and stick 2D shapes to match gift shapes.
Character Exploration:
Name Santa’s reindeer.
Write if you think Amy would like each gift and explain why.
Complete differentiated feelings worksheets to explore emotions.
This resource pack provides a festive, educational way to keep little ones engaged!
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These maths and literacy resources inspired by The Jolly Postman are perfect for early years learners, providing a mix of hands-on and creative activities to develop key skills.
Included Activities
Maths:
Match numbered letters to doors.
Count letters in Santa’s sack.
Compare two sacks to find which has more letters.
Add two amounts of letters together.
Colour letters to create repeating patterns.
Compare two letters to determine which is bigger.
Cut and stick the correct amount of letters.
Literacy:
Write a postcard or a letter to the postman.
Match rhyming words.
Label story characters.
Complete a maze to help the postman get home.
Cut and stick numbered letters in the correct order.
Use the word mat to support writing and vocabulary.
Retell the story in your own words.
Write initial sounds for objects or characters.
Use six letter envelopes in roleplay activities.
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These resources are perfect for blending maths and literacy skills with a fun, story-based theme.**
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Get kids into the Halloween spirit with Spooky Story Prompts!
This set includes 30 colourful picture cards (10 each for problems, settings, and characters) for children to mix and match, sparking endless creative story ideas.
Perfect for encouraging imagination and storytelling, children can tell, draw, or write their spooky tales based on their age and ability.
The resource also includes alphabet cards with high-frequency words and a variety of writing/drawing frames to support early literacy skills.
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These reusable, cards are perfect for engaging young children in fun and thoughtful conversations. Each A4 page contains 3 cards, and the set includes 21 “Would You Rather” cards and 21 icebreaker question cards. Ideal for use during circle time, as a getting-to-know-you activity, or as time fillers, these cards spark curiosity and promote social interaction. Simply laminate for durability, and enjoy using them again and again in the classroom, at home, or in group settings.
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Description
Discover over 60 pages of engaging math resources inspired by the book “Monster Counting 1-20.” Perfect for early learners at home or in an early years setting, this comprehensive collection includes:
Large Monsters for Sorting: Ideal for use on a tough tray, these colourful monster cut-outs are perfect for sorting and categorization activities.
Flash Cards for Feelings: Help children recognize and express emotions with these fun and expressive monster-themed flash cards.
Pairs Games: Engaging and interactive pairs games to develop memory and matching skills.
Number Cards (1-20): Bright and bold cards to help children learn and recognize numbers from 1 to 20.
Literacy Sheets: A few carefully designed literacy sheets to complement the math activities and support overall learning.
Also included are-
Pairing wings
Identify monsters representing 1
Identify monsters representing 2
Identify monsters representing 3
Counting teeth
Counting legs
Counting instruments
Identifying monsters with legs
Match the shadow
Find 7 difference
Identify numbers
Counting spots
Identifying feelings
Literacy feelings
Identifying monster with 13 spots
Colour 14 monsters
Literacy favourites
Literacy describing
Same
Counting
Add 1 more
Subtracting
First, then now
Repeating patterns
Height
Roll and colour game
Number bonds
Representing 20
Matching numbers
Colour 20 star
Missing numbers
Create a monster
These resources are thoughtfully designed to make learning fun and interactive, providing a solid foundation in both math and literacy for young children.
Explore over 40 pages of mats resources inspired by the book “20 Big Trucks In The Middle Of The Street,” designed specifically for early learners aged 4-5.
Included in this pack are-
Cutting and sticking by size
Tallest
Biggest
Smallest
Identifying more
Identifying less
Subtracting 1
Subtracting 2
Colour and count to 10
Colour and count to 20
Add 1 more
Missing numbers
Ordinal numbers
Repeating patterns
First then now
Sorting into 2’s
Creating 2D shape truck
Finding shapes
Bar graph
Identifying numbers
Draw and explain a traffic jam solution
Write a truck story
Flash card number recognition
Trucks numbered to 20
I’m excited to present a collection of engaging and educational resources inspired by the delightful book “It’s Mine!” by Rod Campbell. These activities are designed especially for children aged 3 to 5 years old and will help reinforce the important lessons of sharing and cooperation, all while having lots of fun!
Included in this 36 page pack-
A game of snap
A game of bingo
Colour and count
Cutting activity
Animal movement game
Read and match game
Find and colour
Matching
Differentiating labelling
Describing
These activities are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, helping children learn important social skills and concepts while also developing their cognitive and motor abilities. We encourage you to use these worksheets and games in various settings, whether at home, in the classroom, or during story time sessions.
I hope you and your little ones enjoy these activities as much as I enjoyed creating them. Happy learning and happy sharing!
Here we have an 82-page worksheet bundle inspired by the enchanting tale of ‘The Blue Balloon.’
Designed with Early Years learners in mind, this extensive collection offers a treasure trove of engaging activities to spark imagination and facilitate skill development.
Within this vibrant bundle, you’ll discover a rich assortment of literacy and numeracy worksheets, each thoughtfully crafted to align with key themes from the beloved book.
Enhance fine motor skills with captivating coloring pages and tracing activities and cutting pages.
Whether used in the classroom or at home, these resources are sure to inspire curiosity and foster essential skills in our youngest learners.
Included-
Roll and colour game
Read and colour
Counting
Repeating patterns
Order by height
Order by size
Find the balloon
Order by inflation
Measuring
Shape Flashcards
Colour Flashcards
0-30 number line
Adjective Flashcards
Writing pieces
Story mountain
Book review
Writing frames
Describing
Order the story
Retell the story
Tracing
Colouring
Identify and colour
Cutting
Whether used in the classroom or at home, these resources are sure to inspire curiosity and foster essential skills in our youngest learners.
Explore a comprehensive collection of 40 engaging resources tailored for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), drawing inspiration from the beloved book, “The Naughty Bus.”
Our diverse range of materials encompasses literacy, math, water tray signs, story stones, and beyond. With interactive activities designed to captivate young learners, these resources provide immersive learning experiences that bring the adventures of the Naughty Bus to life in the classroom or at home.
Included in this pack
Story sequencing activity
First, then, next
6 caption cards to fill
Writing pieces
8 Story stones
Story mountain
Cut and stick bus
Wanted posters
Labelling
Describing
Height colouring
10 frames and characters
Sinking/floating colouring
Spot the difference
Maze
8 water area/tuff tray signs
Designing
12 more ideas
Encourage young learners to develop essential numeracy and literacy skills with our engaging “I See” 10-frame sentence building activity.
Each board features a 10-frame grid. The frames are filled with colorful pictures representing various objects or animals.
Sentence Building Cards: Accompanying the 10 frames are sentence building cards containing incomplete sentences beginning with “I see…”. Each card features a sentence starter followed by a blank space for children to complete the sentence.
Matching Picture Cards: Corresponding picture cards depicting the objects or animals featured in the 10 frames are provided. These cards enable children to match the visual representation in the frame with the correct object or animal.
Number Cards: Number cards from 1 to 10 are included to help children practice numeral recognition and numerical order. Children select the appropriate number card to represent the quantity shown in the 10 frame.
Colour Cards: Colour cards in various shades are provided to encourage children to identify and match colors found within the pictures.
Extension:
This activity is extended by allowing children to have 2 different coloured objects in the frame. Children then have to complete a sentence with a conjunction- I see a… and…
Included:
There are also blank frames so children can use real life objects.
“The Tiger Who Came to Tea” inspired, Cafe Role-Play Resources
Transform your home corner into a cafe inspired by the beloved story “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” with our delightful printable resources. This set is designed to ignite young imaginations and encourage imaginative play as children reenact scenes from the story and embark on their own culinary adventures.
Included in this resource pack are:
Cafe Signage: Colorful signs to adorn the cafe area, including “Tiger’s Cafe” and “Welcome” enhancing the ambiance of the role-play space.
Menu: Printable menu featuring tea party treats, such as sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, and of course, tea! Children can use these menus to take orders, practice writing, and engage in creative play.
Order Forms: Blank order forms for children to fill out as they take orders from their customers, promoting literacy and numeracy skills while fostering role-play scenarios.
Labels: Printable labels for the cafe items, allowing children to set up their own food and drink.
Times: A sign giving children the opening times, to enhance the realism of the cafe setting and stimulate imaginative play.
These printable resources are perfect for setting up a cozy and inviting cafe corner in your home, classroom, or childcare setting. Encourage social interaction, communication, and creativity as children immerse themselves in the enchanting world of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” through imaginative role-play.
Let the tea party fun begin!
Step into the whimsical world of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” with our delightful Bingo game, specially crafted for early years learners.
This engaging game features 9 unique bingo boards adorned with 9 charming pictures, inspired by the story, on each board. Additionally, there are 15 calling cards and 28 colourful counters, ensuring hours of fun-filled entertainment for young children.
Our Bingo game is designed to foster literacy skills, visual recognition, and social interaction in a playful and captivating way. As children match the pictures on their bingo boards with the corresponding images called out on the calling cards, they’ll sharpen their observation skills and develop vocabulary associated with the story.
With its vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand gameplay, “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” Bingo is ideal for use in early years settings, including preschools, nurseries, and homeschooling environments. It promotes cooperative learning, turn-taking, and attention to detail while immersing children in the enchanting world of Judith Kerr’s classic tale.
Bring the magic of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” to life with our engaging Bingo game, where every round is filled with excitement and adventure!
Perfect for small group activities, literacy centers, or family game nights, this resource is sure to delight children and adults alike. Let the bingo fun begin!
Delve into the enchanting world of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” with this comprehensive resource pack designed to support early years learning. This 68-page pack is brimming with engaging activities, literacy tools, numeracy exercises, sorting games, bingo cards, and role-play area signs, all tailored to captivate young learners.
Included in the pack are:
Simple Tiger Facts Powerpoint
Initial Sounds Peg Game
Word Mat
Description Sheet
Design a tin
Write a list
3 Writing frames
Story mountain
Thank you note
Invitation
Shopping list
Colour and count
Capacity sorting activity
Capacity cutting and sticking
16 Signs for days
Bingo game for 9 players
Cafe Role play signs etc
Night/Day sorting activity
Night/Day cutting and sticking
Whether used in the classroom or at home, our resource pack provides educators and parents with a wealth of materials to engage children in literacy, numeracy, and imaginative play centered around “The Tiger Who Came to Tea.” Let the adventures begin with this delightful collection of resources!
The Butterfly Phase 3 Phonics Game is an interactive and engaging activity designed to help children practice identifying and understanding digraphs and trigraphs.
In this game, there are 20 butterfly bodies and 80 wings.
Each wing contains a word that includes a specific digraph or trigraph. For example, words like “shop,” “ship,” or “chop” might be included, representing the “sh,” “ch,” and “th” digraphs.
The objective of the game is for children to match the wings to the corresponding butterfly bodies. Each butterfly body needs 4 wings, and all 4 wings must contain the same digraph or trigraph. This encourages children to not only recognize the digraphs and trigraphs but also to distinguish between them and match them accordingly.
The game can be set up on a tuff tray. The butterflies and wings can be arranged on the tray, and children can take turns selecting wings and trying to match them to the correct butterfly bodies.
This game provides a hands-on and visually stimulating way for children to practice phonics skills in a playful and interactive manner, promoting both learning and enjoyment.
Early Years Activity Pack: “10 Little Fish” Bundle.
Dive into an immersive learning experience with our “10 Little Fish” bundle, designed specifically for early years learners!
This activity pack is inspired by the beloved book “10 Little Fish” and includes a variety of engaging resources and worksheets to reinforce learning and foster key skills.
Undersea Initial Sounds Matching Cards
Explore phonics and literacy skills by matching each picture with its corresponding initial sound. Each card presents three initial sounds, and children use a peg to select the correct initial sound that matches the picture.
Undersea Counting Cards
This set features 10 cards, each adorned with colorful undersea creatures waiting to be counted. Children use a peg,or white board pen, to select the correct number that matches the quantity of creatures on the card.
Sea Creature Description Worksheets
On each worksheet, children will encounter a charming illustration of a sea creature accompanied by four spaces to describe it.
Sea Creature Repeating Patterns Worksheet
On this worksheet, there are five different sea creatures. Their task is to create repeating patterns by coloring the sea creatures in a sequence that follows a specific pattern.
Subtracting Sea Creatures Worksheet
On this worksheet, there are 7 sets of sea creatures. Their task is to take away one sea creature from the group and write down the new total.
Sea Creature ordinal number Worksheet
On this worksheet, children will encounter three rows of fish, each row containing a series of sea creatures. Their task is to identify and color in the first, second, and last sea creature. This will strengthen their understanding of ordinal numbers and positional concepts.
Counting and Coloring Fish Worksheet
This worksheet, children will encounter a large group of fish. Their task is to count 10 fish from the group and colour them in.
Subtracting Fish Worksheets
Each worksheet features a group of fish numbered from 10 to 2. Children are tasked with taking away one fish, counting the remaining fish, coloring them, and writing the new amount.
Here are some age-appropriate literacy worksheet ideas for early years inspired by the book “Rosie’s Hat”.
Explore positional language with this interactive worksheet! Children will have fun searching for Rosie’s hat as they practice using words like “under,” “behind,” “in front of,” “beside,” and “on.”
Embark on Rosie’s life journey with this engaging activity! Children will explore the passage of time and the concept of aging as they order pictures of Rosie from when she was a baby to when she becomes an old lady.
Explore Rosie’s emotions with this interactive labeling activity! Children will have the opportunity to identify and label how Rosie is feeling.
Labelling activity inspired by “Rosie’s Hat”! Children will have the opportunity to identify and label various items from the story, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Inspire creativity and imagination with this engaging activity that invites children to draw their predictions based on the front cover of “Rosie’s Hat”!
An activity where children will organize pictures from “Rosie’s Hat” into a story mountain to visualize the story’s plot structure.
An activity where children will write a list of all the characters and places the hat visited.
A pencil control adventure as you help Rosie find her hat in this engaging maze activity!
Book Review: Encourage students to write a book review of “Rosie’s Hat,” Drawing or writing, characters, settings and basic events.
Story Retelling: Encourage children to retell the story in their own words, using simple sentences and drawings to convey the main events.
Order Story: Sort pictures correctly and retell the story in their own words, using simple sentences.
Colourful word mat! Bursting with key words and eye-catching pictures, this word mat is the perfect tool for expanding young learners’ language skills and creativity.
Encourage children to retell their favourite part of the story by either drawing or writing a simple sentence.
Alphabet line, complete with lower case and Capital letters as well as the 1st few tricky words.
On this activity, encourage children to identify the picture and draw a line to a picture that rhymes with it.
Alphabet Peg Matching! Each of the 26 cards features a different letter of the alphabet along with three accompanying pictures. Children are invited to identify the initial sound of each picture and attach a peg to the corresponding image that matches the letter’s sound.
A simple little game for up to 4 players. (If you would like more players, simply print off and laminate more frames and letters.)
This pack comes with 9 real words and 6 alien words. As well as 4 -at frames, 4 blank frames and 60 letters
All words are created using using 3 letters, with a blank frame, or they can choose an -at frame and 1 letter.
The children could also use a white board/dry wipe pen, and write the letters themselves.
The idea of this game is to place the word in the middle of the table and the children then create the word choosing the correct letters or use a pen.
The beauty of the word in the centre of the table is that it is printed 4 times on the one card so no matter where you’re sitting the word is the correct way around to be read.
A simple little game for up to 4 players. (If you would like more players, simply print off more SATPIN letters.)
This pack comes with 15, real, 3 letter words to make, 12 alien, 3 letter words to make, as well as 10 sets of SATPIN, letters.
All words are created using using 3 letters from the SATPIN letters.
The idea of this game is to place the word in the middle of the table and the children then create the word using the letters from their 6 letters.
The beauty of the word in the centre of the table is that it is printed 4 times on the one card so no matter where you’re sitting the word is the correct way around to be read.