A collection of ideas for celebrating the Chinese New Year with young children which includes some information at a simple level, some instructions and things to extend their knowledge and understanding on a cross curricular level. Page 1 shows a jar of items associated with Chinese New Year. Children can make a list. Page 2 shows a dragon mask template for children to make. Page 3 shows a 2D lantern to make / decorate. Page 4 shows an Ox from the Chinese Zodiac and invites children to find out more about the other animals and the Rabbit for 2023.

It’s almost 2023 and here is a poster idea for children to talk about, colour in and use as an inspiration to design and make their own poster. There are also ideas for a New Year card for children to colour in, make, or use to help them design their own.

*Licenced PCS to use Boardmaker symbols. A set of 32 Winter symbols on small cards or labels for children to read, trace, write / label / colour in. Each design is in colour and black and white. Page 1 - Shows the symbols with space for children to write the words. Page 2 - Shows dotted words and symbols for children to trace over. Page 3 - Shows words and symbols for children to read. Links to weather, seasons and clothing. Duplicate and laminate the cards for matching and sorting games.

A set of 11 symbols with a St Patrick’s Day theme for use in your RE /Celebrations/topic work with SEND pupils. Also suitable for use with EYFS and KS1. Use as visual aids or cut out and play matching card games. Add to your displays. There is a colour and a black and white version of each symbol so children can colour these in. The Saint Patrick’s day Saint symbol is in a larger form with 2 to a page. Boardmaker licenced

4 sets of colour flashcards, one for each of the seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each set of 6 flashcards shows a character holding a key word associated with the 4 seasons. The flashcards can be added to displays, duplicated, laminated and used in matching games. The flashcards link to literacy, word and phonics work. The first page of the resource gives information about the flashcards, activity ideas and outlines the key vocabulary used.

This is a complete lesson which is a great starting point for introducing the Seasons to young children. The first sheet is a lesson plan which gives 8 ideas for using the resources and for fun engaging activities for the children. There are 4 colour flashcards representing each of the 4 seasons. There are 4 item black and white cards for each of the seasons e.g associated with winter is a snowman, a child dressed for the snow, a snowflake and a Santa in the snow. Children can colour these in and trace over the words.

6 writing frames for young children showing clothing borders - hats, gloves, boots, socks, jumpers and jackets. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 and linking to literacy, pattern and colour.

A unit of work, complete with resources, for Key Stage 1, focusing on the theme of the four seasons using a fun heart puzzle. This unit or work is designed to be interactive and engaging, encouraging children to learn about the seasons through a combination of artistic expression, discussion, reading, writing and hands-on activities. The progression from tracing outlines, colouring and cutting to more complex tasks like vocabulary matching and personal expression caters to a range of skills and learning styles. There are 6 activities with corresponding worksheets, together with a planning sheet showing objectives, resources needed and step by stop instructions. The resource includes picture and symbols. *Boardmaker licenced. Links to Weather, Seasons, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening and games.

3 colouring sheets for children back to school and ready for the New Year. The sheets can be used to inspire children to make their own New Year posters.

Celebrate Spring with these 4 worksheets using symbols to support learning. 25 Objects to find - this worksheet lists 25 things children may relate to Spring, including sunshine, flowers, Easter eggs, umbrella, bee, butterfly and caterpillar. Children can tick off the symbols as they find them. A Spring Poem - children read the poem and then trace over the words. Children can colour the pictures and go on to write their own simple poems or sentences about Spring. 2 Spring labelling sheets - Children label the Spring symbols and colour them in. Boardmaker Licenced.

Celebrate February with these 3 worksheets using symbols to support learning. 29 Objects to find - this worksheet lists 29 things children may relate to February, including icicles, ice skates, snowballs, pancakes, Valentine’s Day cards, mittens and winter hats. Children can tick off the symbols as they find them. A February Poem - children read the poem and then trace over the words. Children learn about the days in the leap year. Children can go on to write their own simple poems or sentences about February. Calendar - here is a calendar for February that children can complete and add in the key celebrations. Boardmaker Licenced.

A collection of Seasons writing frames using symbols. The resources are in colour and black and white. Boardmaker licenced. Each writing frame shows a section that the children can write on and a picture related to the season. The black and white pictures can be coloured in. The frames are for Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. There is also a frame for Night time and Day time. Great for SEND pupils who will benefit from the use of symbols and also for EYFS and KS1.

A collection of bottles, each showing a mixture of faces, representing different emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, surprised). Page 1 shows 3 examples. Every other page shows a bottle of emotions for children to recognise, count, match, sort and use for exploring their feelings. There are 12 bottle worksheets filled with emotion faces and a blank bottle template included. Some suggested activities include: Recognizing and Naming Emotions Counting Different Emotions Making Pairs or Sets Matching Faces Listing Emotions Writing About Emotions Using Emotions in a Phrase or Story Say How You Feel Now Exploring Emotions in Different Circumstances Describing an Emotion Making the Face represented in a picture Drawing Your Own Emotions and /or making your own emotion bottles Draw a big bottle (or use the template provided)and fill it with emotions you feel during a typical day. Links to emotional regulation and topics on Ourselves, feelings and emotions.

“Let’s Write About the New Year 2025” is a set of 10 writing templates designed for Key Stage 1 learners. Each template is different, and includes a themed illustration for children to colour—such as the Capricorn zodiac symbol, or imagery inspired by the Year of the Snake or the party season — alongside a simple lined ‘calendar’ area. Children can add short sentences, words, or phrases related to their New Year plans, traditions, the seasons or their resolutions. This resource encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy development as children engage with the festive season.

The “Emotions Exploring Activity Kit” is a resource designed for SEND and KS1 children, providing teachers with a planning sheet containing five engaging activity ideas: Emotion Sorting, Emotion Stories, Emotion Matching, Emotion Diary, and Feelings Board. Each activity is clearly outlined with objectives, step-by-step instructions, and a list of necessary resources, making it easy to implement in the classroom. The kit includes two pages of cards displaying symbols connected to various emotions, which can be printed in colour or black and white. Each page features 28 small cards that can be cut out and laminated, offering a versatile tool for a range of activities centered on emotions, feelings, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and behaviour support. This resource supports children to explore and understand their emotions in a structured and supportive environment. Boardmaker licensed.

2 sets of flashcards in colour and black and white for your topic on the Chinese New Year or for Celebrations and displays.

5 designs of sentiments for Christmas and New Year to cut out and add to your home made cards.

Here is a fun activity where children talk about the winter things in the jar and then draw their own in the jar template provided. Next, they find 10 Words beginning with S in the word search jar. Answers are provided.

Winter, Autumn, Spring and Summer colour posters for your weather or seasons work. Use for speaking and listening or display or topic book covers.

It’s almost 2022 and here is a poster idea for children to talk about, colour in and use as an inspiration to design and make their own poster. There are also 5 ideas for a New Year card for children to colour in, make, or use to help them design their own.