Duck in the Truck Positional Language Maths Resources A fun and engaging set of early years resources inspired by Duck in the Truck! This pack includes: 6 worksheets to reinforce prepositional language: 3 colouring sheets where children identify animals “in” the vehicles. 2 tick-box worksheets for identifying the correct position of animals. 1 worksheet for writing positions using a key code. 4 labels, vehicles, and characters for hands-on activities. Children can position characters under adult instruction or during free play. 4 characters to colour and mount on lollipop sticks for acting out the story or positional language activities. 27 colourful picture cards and 4 sorting sheets with positional language headings for sorting activities. All resources are printable and designed to make learning fun and interactive! Check out my other resources and share your feedback—positive comments are always appreciated! #PositionalLanguage #EarlyYearsMaths #DuckInTheTruck #PrintableResources #EYFSActivities #InteractiveLearning #FunWithMaths

Cat Up Cat Down Positional Language Worksheets 14 black-and-white printable worksheets to help children explore positional language using cats. Children identify the correct cat (e.g., on, under, behind) and colour it in. Perfect for saving on printing while engaging young learners! Also included are: 14 display labels for classroom use or interactive activities A black cat, a white cat, and a chair for children to practise placing the cats in the correct position. Check out my other resources and let me know what you think—positive feedback is always welcome! #PositionalLanguage #EarlyYearsMaths #PrintableWorksheets #CatTheme #EYFSActivities #SaveOnPrinting

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. #TheSnowmanAndTheSnowdog #EarlyYearsResources #ChristmasActivities #MathsAndLiteracy #EYFSWorksheets #FineMotorSkills #StoryBasedLearning #WinterFun #CreativeLearning Please check out my other resources for more fun and engaging activities, and don’t forget to leave positive feedback—it means so much!

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! #SantaPost #EarlyYearsResources #ChristmasActivities #MathsAndLiteracy #FestiveFun #EYFSActivities #FineMotorSkills #CreativeLearning #StoryBasedLearning #HolidayFun Don’t forget to leave positive feedback—it means so much!

These Christmas Jumper Day-inspired printable resources are perfect for children aged 3-5 years, combining creativity, fun, and early learning. Included Activities Creative Design: Design your own jumpers (3 templates). Design and describe jumpers (3 templates). Colouring Fun: 12 jumpers to colour. 3 colour-by-numbers sheets. Maths Skills: Count the jumpers on the counting sheet. Continue repeating patterns. Colour the biggest jumper. Descriptive Writing: 4 sheets to describe a jumper. Interactive Games: 15 colourful jumper cards: Print twice for a pairs or memory game. Print four times for a game of snap. These resources are a fantastic way to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day while building creativity, maths, and literacy skills! #ChristmasJumperDay #EarlyYearsResources #FestiveFun #CreativeLearning #MathsAndLiteracy #EYFSActivities #PrintableFun #HandsOnLearning #ColouringForKids #ChristmasCrafts Please see my other resources for more exciting activities, and don’t forget to leave positive feedback – it’s much appreciated!

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. ** These resources are perfect for blending maths and literacy skills with a fun, story-based theme.** #TheJollyPostman #EarlyYearsLearning #MathsAndLiteracy #HandsOnLearning #StoryBasedActivities #EYFSResources #CreativeLearning #RolePlayResources #CountingFun #WritingActivities Explore my other resources for more exciting story-inspired activities, and don’t forget to leave positive feedback—it’s greatly appreciated!

These printable maths resources inspired by The Snowman are perfect for early years, offering engaging activities to build essential maths skills. Included Resources Subitising Cards: Peg the correct number from 0-10. Button Counting: Place the correct number of buttons on each snowman. 10-Frame Snowballs: Count snowballs in 10-frames. Colouring Activities: Colour the correct number of snowmen. Cut-and-Stick 5-Frames: Add the correct amount of snowballs. Number Ordering: Arrange numbers 0-5 in the correct order. Matching Numbers to Quantities: Draw lines to connect snowmen to numbers. Drawing Snowballs: Draw the correct amount to match a number. First, Then, Now: Explore amounts of snowballs in simple problem-solving. Tallest/Shortest Activities: Colour the tallest snowman and the shortest tower of snowballs. Colour by Numbers: A fun and creative way to reinforce number recognition. Snowman Song Sheet: A delightful addition to enhance learning through music. These resources are perfect for developing number sense, fine motor skills, and mathematical thinking, all while celebrating the magic of The Snowman! #TheSnowmanActivities #EarlyYearsMaths #SubitisingFun #NumberSense #CountingActivities #PrintableResources #HandsOnLearning #MathsThroughStories #EYFS #WinterMaths Check out my other resources for more story-themed maths activities, and don’t forget to leave your feedback – it’s always appreciated!

These nursery maths resources inspired by Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? are designed to develop early maths and colour recognition skills through hands-on, engaging activities. Included Resources 66 Picture Cards Featuring 11 different pictures, these cards are perfect for creating and exploring repeating patterns. Animal Colour Cards Cards displaying animals and their corresponding colours, ideal for teaching colour recognition and for creating a fun memory game. Colour Clouds Colourful cloud cards with written colour names for children to match with the colour-themed animal cards. 8 Worksheets Activities to embed learning, including: Repeating patterns Counting exercises Cutting and sticking activities Colour-matching challenges These resources encourage hands-on learning, foster early maths skills, and support colour recognition while engaging children with the vibrant, familiar themes of the story. #NurseryMaths #EarlyYearsLearning #BrownBearActivities #MathsThroughStories #ColourRecognition #PatternPlay #CountingFun #HandsOnLearning #VisualLearning #EarlyYearsMaths #MathsResources #CreativeLearning #Brownbear #repeatingpatterns

These 12 lanyard feeling cards are designed to help nursery-aged children, especially those who may be non-verbal or have special needs, express their emotions and develop emotional awareness. Each card features a clear, child-friendly illustration and bold text to identify different feelings, with a tab for quick and easy access. Card Descriptions Happy A smiling face to show joy or contentment. Sad A sad face with to represent feeling upset. ill A face with a thermometer, representing an unwell child . Scared A worried expression to signify fear. Worried A face with a tear to show a concerned child. Tired A yawning face with zzz’s to show fatigue. Thirsty A face with a bottle representing a child needing a drink. Confused A puzzled face to indicate uncertainty. Hungry A face with food, showing a child needing food. Lonely A face with a sad expression to convey loneliness. Proud A confident, smiling face to express pride. Hurt A Bandaged face to represent an injured child. These cards are ideal for helping children identify and communicate their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional literacy. They can also assist staff in understanding and supporting a child’s feelings throughout the day. #EmotionalLiteracy #NurserySupport #VisualAids #NonVerbalCommunication #SpecialNeedsSupport #EarlyYearsLearning #FeelingCards #EmotionalDevelopment #LanyardCards #VisualCues #SENDResources #EarlyYearsInclusion

These 12 lanyard cards are designed to support children in nursery who may be non-verbal or have special needs, providing visual prompts to aid understanding and communication. Each card features a clear, engaging illustration with bold text, along with a handy tab for quick and easy access. Card Descriptions Water A picture of a water bottle to indicate it’s time for a drink. Toilet A simple illustration of a toilet to show when it’s time to go or for a child to request to use it. Wash Hands A picture of hands being washed to prompt hygiene routines. Snack Time An image of fruit to indicate snack breaks. Outdoor Play A picture of children playing outside, symbolising outdoor activity time. Lunchtime An illustration of a plate and cutlery to signal when it’s time to eat lunch. Story Time A book icon with a child listening to represent quiet group story sessions. Tidy-Up Time A visual of a person sweeping to encourage tidying. Sit Down A picture of a child sitting to show it’s carpet time or to have quiet time. Home Time A house icon to signal the end of the day. Line Up A picture of children in a queue to encourage to line up. Coat Time A picture of a coat to indicate it’s time to get their coat. These cards are versatile and can be used by staff to provide structure, reduce anxiety, and promote understanding of daily routines for children with additional needs. #NurserySupport #VisualAids #InclusiveEducation #NonVerbalCommunication #SpecialNeedsSupport #EarlyYearsLearning #RoutineCards #ChildDevelopment #LanyardCards #VisualCues #SENDResources #EarlyYearsInclusion

These nursery-age maths worksheets, inspired by the book Peck Peck Peck, offer a delightful range of interactive activities to engage young learners. The set includes: Repeating patterns: Encouraging children to recognise and continue simple patterns. Counting activities: Fun tasks for counting holes. Number recognition: Identifying and matching numbers to quantities. Five-frame with counters: Supporting early understanding of numbers within 5. First, then, now: Help develop logical thinking. Cutting and sticking: Hands-on activities to match numbers to amounts. Number ordering: Practice ordering numbers in creative and interactive ways. Drawing and colouring: Encouraging fine motor skills. *More/less: Comparing quantities to develop a sense of number relationships. Matching activities: Fun games to pair numbers with quantities. Number formation: Supporting the early writing of numerals. These activities are designed to enhance number sense, fine motor skills, and pattern recognition in a playful and engaging way. #NurseryMaths #EarlyYearsLearning #PeckPeckPeckActivities #CountingFun #NumberRecognition #FiveFrame #PatternPlay #MathsThroughStories

These engaging nursery math activities based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears help young children recognize numbers 1, 2, and 3. The set includes a colourful matching game with 12 number cards (to print twice), 10 picture cards for children to peg the correct number, and various cutting, sticking, and colouring activities to reinforce counting and number recognition. Ideal for early number skills development in a fun, story-based format. #EarlyMathSkills #NumberRecognition #GoldilocksActivities #NurseryMath #CountingFun

Bring The Three Little Pigs to life with engaging math activities focused on numbers up to 3! Children can: Make and Play: Cut, colour, and string up pig and wolf masks for imaginative role-play. Counting Flashcards: Use 10 colourful cards to count pigs and attach a peg to the correct number. Role-Play Props: Act out the story with cutouts of three houses, a pig, and a wolf. Math Worksheets: Reinforce learning with 12 worksheets focused on recognizing and counting numbers up to 3. #NurseryMath #CountingFun #ThreeLittlePigs #EarlyMath #LearningThroughPlay #MathActivities #EarlyYearsPlay #PreschoolLearning #HandsOnLearning #MathForKids #whiterosemaths #123littlepigs

Matching Sheets (3 sheets): Each sheet is numbered 1-3 with 16 colourful pictures of 1-3 items. Children match items to numbers. Peg Activity Cards (8 cards): Each card has 1-3 items with three number options at the bottom. Children attach a peg to the correct number. Math Worksheets (11 sheets): Additional simple math sheets to reinforce number recognition and counting. These activities help children with counting, number matching, and visual recognition in an engaging, hands-on way. #EarlyMath #NurseryMath #CountingFun #HandsOnLearning #EarlyYearsActivities #MathThroughPlay #PreschoolMath #CountingAndMatching #LearningThroughPlay #MathResources #PegActivities #NumberRecognition #EachPeachPearPlum #MathForKids #MathMadeFun

Introduce little learners to numbers and counting with engaging, colourful activities inspired by Guess Who by Pam Ayres. This set includes 16 subitising cards where children place pegs on the correct number from three options, a fun dice game where children match rolls to colourful images, and a cut-and-stick activity to match pictures to the right number from two options. Other activities invite children to identify amounts and circle the correct number, use five-frames to match amounts and write the correct number, and colour pictures to represent numbers like 3 and 5. #EarlyYearsMaths #NurseryMaths #CountingFun #Subitising #GuessWhoPamAyres #EarlyLearning #Picturebooks #Whiterosemaths

Eleven flashcards with pictures of goats, where children place a peg on the correct number after counting. Flashcards numbered from 0 to 10, each with goats to help children with number recognition. A five-frame with five goats for carpet time activities to encourage counting and group interaction. A colouring activity where children colour in all items that represent the number 3. Worksheets for ordering numbers from 1 to 5 and from 1 to 10. A size ordering activity with three goats to arrange from smallest to biggest. Counting activity where children write the number of goats they count. A counting and matching exercise where children draw lines to connect the goats to the correct number. Number identification activity with goats, where children colour the correct number of goats based on a given numeral. A positional language activity with goats in relation to a bridge. Repeating pattern activity with colouring to reinforce pattern recognition. #NurseryMath #CountingSkills #EarlyLearning #BillyGoatsGruff #NumberRecognition #HandsOnMath #InteractiveLearning #PreschoolActivity

A song sheet with the lyrics to “5 Little Ducks” so children can sing along and learn. A cut-and-stick activity where children cut out numbers and place them in the correct order, building counting skills. An identification and colouring activity where children colour the correct number of ducks to match the given numbers, encouraging number recognition and counting. A “take one duck away” activity to introduce basic subtraction. A five-frame and 5 colourful ducks. Number flashcards from 0 to 5, helping children become familiar with numbers. Flashcards with three numbers each and a set of ducks; children attach a peg to the correct number, which helps with both counting and fine motor skills. Five ponds with numbers from 1 to 5; children cut and stick the right number of ducks in each pond. Duck figures for colouring, cutting, and sticking to lollipop sticks, so children can act out the song with a mother duck and five little ducks. Count ducks and draw a line to connect to the correct number. #NurseryMath #CountingSkills #EarlyLearning #HandsOnActivities #NumberRecognition #CountingFun #InteractiveLearning #PreschoolActivities

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. #SpookyStoryPrompts #HalloweenActivities #StorytellingFun #CreativeWriting #EarlyYearsLiteracy #ImaginationBoost #WritingPrompts #NurseryAndPrimary #StorytellingCards #PlayBasedLearning #HalloweenForKids #TeacherResources #CreativePlay #KidsImagination #EarlyLiteracy

These math resources, inspired by the book Crash, Boom! A Math Tale, are perfect for nursery-aged children. The set includes 6 “recreate the model” cards to laminate, 6 “count the blocks and attach a peg” cards to laminate, and 10 simple worksheets. Designed to make early math skills fun and interactive, these activities encourage hands-on learning through play. Hashtags: #NurseryMath #CrashBoom #EarlyMathSkills #HandsOnLearning #CountingFun #MathForKids #InteractiveLearning #PlayBasedLearning #MathWorksheets #PreschoolActivities #EarlyYearsEducation #TeacherResources

These Big and Small-inspired resources are designed for nursery-aged children to explore size concepts through fun and interactive activities. The set includes 4 worksheets, a cutting and sticking activity, 7 activity cards, and sorting activity cards, all aimed at reinforcing the concepts of “big” and “small.” Perfect for hands-on learning and early development. #NurseryMath #BigAndSmall #EarlyYearsLearning #HandsOnLearning #SortingActivities #MathForKids #InteractiveLearning #CutAndStick #MathWorksheets #PlayBasedLearning #PreschoolActivities #EarlyYearsEducation #TeacherResources #SizeConcepts