A fun festive treat for young children to get them in the mood for Christmas. The activity requires careful observation skills. There are 18 pictures of animals all wearing a different Christmas hat. There are also 18 hat pictures for children to match up to the animals. You could use the activity like a lotto game where 3 children each have a board showing 6 animals in their hats. They would then try to match up the correct hats with the correct animal. Alternatively, duplicate the animal pictures, laminate and cut out for matching games. The final sheet of the resource shows all 18 animals - this can be used for matching the animal pictures, for inspiration for making posters or Christmas cards or for speaking and listening activities. Extend the activity by asking the children to design and make a Christmas hat for themselves or for an animal of their choice.

Here are 5 examples of Gingerbread Christmas Cards for children to use this Christmas. There are different ways of using the resource. The colour pictures on their own can be cut out and stuck onto folder card for ready made cards that children can write inside. Children can use the picture frame on page 6 to design and make their own cards. Children can use the colour gingerbread pictures to paste onto their own cards along with the greetings.

A differentiated resource for EYFS and KS1 children at Christmas. There are 3 worksheets where children match the pictures and colour in the black and white ones. They can read and trace over the words and match these to the pictures. Each sheet also has a differentiated version where children write in their own words. Links to Seasons, Celebrations, reading, writing, labelling, handwriting and phonics.

Children can cut out the tags, paste onto card and take home to add to their Christmas presents. There are 36 different gift tags with various designs and messages. The final page is a template of 9 outlines for children to design their own gift tags.

5 worksheets each with a different design for Christmas number and colouring fun - an elf with a wreath, a Christmas tree, a snowman, a funny skater and a gingerbread man. Children colour the pictures using the colour and number code to help them. Numbers are from 1 to 12.

*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. This resource can be used as a lesson in itself, or the flashcards can be used for displays or as a Christmas topic resource. Lesson Idea linking literacy and number Share the flashcards. Can children recognise, name, match the pictures? Children can label the pictures on sheet 2. Page 1 shows a collection of 7 Christmas related pictures. Children count up how many there are of each and write the numbers in the boxes.

*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. 15 pages of flashcards with 6 on each page, all with a Christmas theme. The same pages are duplicated in black and white for children to colour in / label and/or match. Great for communication boards, displays and speaking and listening.

A fun way to encourage reading at Christmas. Each of the 6 worksheets shows a collection of simple riddles for children to read and solve. They then find the correct pictures, colour them in, cut them out and stick onto the riddle outlines. The finished sheets could be used as the basis for Christmas cards.

Children will enjoy making a Santa rosette ribbon which can be hung to decorate the classroom or school. Alternatively the rosettes can be used for individual ribbons to hang on the tree, pin onto Christmas jumpers or to use for card making. There is a colour version of the resource where children can cut out the ready made rosettes and then string them and hang them up. There is a colouring in version of the resource which shows 12 different Father Christmas rosettes. There is also a page of 4 blank rosettes for children to draw or paste Santas onto. Enlarge when printing for painting or collage work. Colour and black and white versions of this resource are included.

*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. An activity linked to your topic on Christmas / Celebrations and linked to Number / Time. Page 1 shows a colour symbol for each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas. These can be cut out and ordered or pasted onto one of the 5 number templates. Each template is a different colour or there is a black and white version. Page 2 is a black and white version of the 25 symbols shown on page 1.

A collection of fronts and inserts / middles for children to choose from to design Christmas cards / New Year cards. Children can colour these in and make a set for home or the school Christmas fair! There are different designs, captions and sizes to choose from. There are 3 pages of middles and 3 pages of fronts.

6 cards to make for Christmas with a circus theme. There are colour and black and white copies.

4 colouring sheets showing jungle animals wishing you a happy Christmas. Children can colour the sheets and overwrite the sentences.

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.

Introduce the festive spirit of Christmas to your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 picture grids! Each grid displays a Christmas-themed image, such as a cosy snowman, a patterned Christmas tree, a charming snowflake, and an angel. The resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these festive illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, fostering their observational and fine motor skills. This resource is a fun way to infuse the Christmas cheer into the classroom!

A set of paper chains to cut and put together in colour. All you need is gum/tape, scissors and crayons. Print as many as you need or photocopy. There is also a black and white version. The chains also make a bright Christmas classroom display border.

Here are 5 examples of Christmas Cards for children to make linked to shape. Each sheet comes with instructions for children to follow. Template cards include toys, Santa, Cats and Christmas related objects. Print onto card or laminate for extra durability. The circles make lovely displays as well as hanging Christmas decorations.

A fun way to introduce writing into your Christmas celebrations with young children. There are 5 opportunities here for children to write lists: Christmas Card List Christmas Wish List Favourite Christmas Tradition Lists Christmas To Do List Christmas Shopping List You could begin the activity by making group or class lists as a demonstration. The lists can also be laminated and added to your writing corner.

A Christmas / New Year resource for children where they make their own calendars to send for gifts to loved ones or friends. There are 10 Christmas pictures in sets. There are 5 different types of borders all containing the 10 pictures. Print the cards onto thin card or paste. Children choose their cards, colour in the pictures and write over the greetings. The final page shows 12 months of calendar tabs. Children could make their own year collection adding in the numbers on the correct days or make 1 month - January to add to their cards.

3 colouring sheets or posters for celebrating the New Year of 2023. Children can use the ideas to create their own New Year posters too.