This “Magical Mystery at Halloween” resource is a lesson idea designed for EYFS and KS1 children to explore Halloween traditions through engaging activities. It includes: • Lesson Plan: Introduces Halloween symbols and traditions through interactive exploration of a mystery box containing miniature pumpkins, spooky creatures, and a magical potion. • Colour Flashcards: Features 8 colour images of pictures related to the story with a Halloween theme. • Story: “The Friendly Ghost and the Magical Halloween Mystery Box” – Follow Gary, the friendly ghost, as he discovers and learns about Halloween elements, sharing his findings with his friends. This resource combines storytelling, hands-on activities, and visual aids for a fun, educational Halloween experience.

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.

“In My Ocean” is a topic resource designed for EYFS and KS1 children, linked to the celebration of World Ocean Day in June. The resource includes a detailed planning sheet outlining five activities, each complete with objectives, required materials, step-by-step instructions, and assessment opportunities. Central to the resource is a set of 10 colour posters depicting various sea creatures and a seashell. These posters can be laminated for durability and used in activities such as a school-wide sea creature hunt, where children record their findings on a provided colour or black-and-white sheet. Additionally, there is a labelling sheet available in both color and black-and-white for children to practice writing the names of the sea creatures. Another component is an outline of a bottle, encouraging children to plan what they would include in their Ocean Bottle creation activity. To spark imagination and storytelling skills, the resource includes a delightful story titled “Under the Ocean Adventure,” featuring all the characters from the posters, which children can enjoy before creating their own stories.

Fun with Hats: A Data Adventure for Children is a maths resource designed for Key Stage 1 and EYFS children. The resource aims to develop early data handling and sorting skills through fun activities. The resource includes: • Three Sets of Colour Picture Cards: Each set contains 18 colour pictures of children wearing different hats. Sets 1A and 1B, Set 2A and 2B, and Set 3A and 3B include the same pictures but are jumbled in different orders, providing multiple opportunities for matching and sorting activities. • Activity Sheet for Counting and Matching Hats: This sheet allows children to practice counting, sorting, matching and recording. There are 6 planned Activity ideas which come with objectives, instructions and assessment opportunities. Hat Matching Game: Objective: Develop data handling and sorting skills by matching pictures of children with different hats. Sorting Hat Game: Objective: Practice sorting and categorising skills based on hat colour and type. Hat Relay Race: Objective: Reinforce sorting skills and promote teamwork. Hat Storytelling: Objective: Encourage creativity and language development through storytelling. Design Your Own Hat: Objective: Encourage creativity and artistic expression while reinforcing understanding of different types of hats. Counting and Matching Hats: Objective: Practice counting and matching skills. The resource links to topics on Clothing. Boardmaker licenced.

A Christmas tracing activity set of resources with 60 Festive Pictures for Pencil Control Mastery. There are 10 pages in total, with 6 pictures to trace and colour on each. An engaging resource crafted for EYFS, SEND, and KS1 children. This collection offers a blend of 60 Christmas-themed pictures, each designed with dashed lines to give children the opportunity to refine their pencil control skills. The collection of pictures includes Christmas jumpers, socks, snowmen, and Christmas stockings. This resource enhances fine motor skills whilst bringing the fun of Christmas into your classroom.

The “Expressing Ourselves” activity sheets are designed to encourage self-awareness and self-expression among SEND and KS1 children. Through picture-prompted answers and self-representation drawings, the lesson aims to combine comprehension, creativity, and communication among children. There is a planning overview on how to use the worksheets and activities with objectives, resources needed, activity steps and extension ideas. There are 2 worksheets that come in black and white and colour. Each sheet shows a child with symbols related to their likes and preferences. The picture cues support children in filling in the boxes e.g. My favourite colour is… or Soup I like is…. There is a sheet where children draw their own self-portrait and fill in their likes and preferences in response to the questions. The final sheet is a template for teachers or children to use in their preferred way. Links to topics on Me, Ourselves as well as Literacy, speaking and listening, reading and writing. Boardmaker licenced.

Animal Spelling Cards: These resources consist of 60 printable cards, each showcasing an image of an animal accompanied by a scrambled letter hint. Each of the 10 sheets comprises six animal cards that can also serve as worksheets. From three-letter animals like an ‘ant’, to eight-letter animals like an ‘elephant’, there’s a whole zoological world for children to explore. With the option of laminating the sheets or individual cards, they can be repurposed as durable resources for a writing corner. Paired with dry erase markers, children can repeatedly practice their spelling, writing, and decoding skills. Whether cut out as cards for individual play or used as worksheets for group activities, these resources are useful for developing early literacy skills, promoting letter recognition, and linking in with any animal theme.

A set of resources that links nicely to your topics on Food, Vegetables and Matching. Included are worksheets, flashcards and colour photos. Sheet 1 is the title page and shows a range of spoons that children could talk about and consider their uses, sizes, what they are made from and what they would be useful for. Page 2 is a set of 4 vegetables duplicated so that children can cut and match them. Page 3 is a worksheet where children trace over the names of the vegetables and colour in the black and white ones to match the colour pictures. Pages 4 and 5 are larger versions of the 4 vegetable cards to cut and use on displays or for matching. The final pages are photographs of the vegetables and matching soups in colour- Tomatoes and tomato soup Peas and pea soup Corn and corn soup Onion and onion soup

A pack of resources for your topic on Superheroes for KS1 and suitable for EYFS children. Sheet 11 is a topic plan showing cross curricular links, resources, LOs, introducion, activity ideas, assessment, plenary and extension / homework. Choose the activities you want to do each lesson or follow the suggested activities to fit in with your class /timetable. There are 4 Superhero posters showing superpowers that the heroes have. There are 2 posters showing Superheroes for the children to name and come up with their own super powers. Sheet 7 shows all 6 characters for children to label. Sheet 8 is a table for children to fill in about the Superheroes powers and abilities. Sheet 9 is an original poem called ‘Champions of the Earth’ and is based on the Superheroes in this pack. Sheet 10 is a template for children to write their own poem into with a Superhero border. Extend even more with creative writing, dressing up and drama.

A colour powerpoint presentation for your children learning to count to 20 or consolidating numbers to 20. The theme is the Seaside with each slide showing a number with an object/objects appearing for them to count related to the sea/seaside. You can re-order the slides and / or print them and use them as visual aids or posters.

A resource linked to your topic on Animals, work on Sounds and Literacy. Objectives: To learn about different animals and their sounds. To develop speaking and listening skills. To improve early reading and word matching. Included: 40 colour animal flashcards spread across 10 pages (4 per page). Each card shows an animal and the sound it makes e.g., A Sheep – Baa and a Horse – Neigh A final page includes a grid with all 40 animals in colour and their names. Uses: • Flashcard Games – Show the cards and ask children to name the animals, read and make the sounds. • Matching Activities – Match animals to their sounds and names using the grid. • Picture Match– Duplicate the flashcards for matching games. Match pictures on the flashcards with those on the grid. • Early Reading Skills – Use phonics knowledge to locate names of animals, read words and make animal sounds. The flashcards make useful visual aids and can be used for display purposes.

Introduce St. Patrick’s Day to your EYFS and KS1 learners with this engaging 8-slide animated PowerPoint, designed to make learning fun and interactive. Through colourful animations and themed pictures, children will explore key symbols such as shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns, and pots of gold, while simple text encourages speaking, listening, and comprehension skills. This resource helps children understand the significance of St. Patrick’s Day, its traditions, and the colours associated with the celebration. The final slide features a simple word bank to reinforce some related vocabulary, supporting early literacy development. Ideal for whole-class teaching, small group discussions, and themed activities, this PowerPoint introduces children to cultural celebrations in an engaging way, helping them to recognize key traditions, expand their vocabulary, and develop curiosity about different celebrations.

A 10-page EYFS & KS1 resource designed to support celebrations of St Patrick’s Day, whilst developing fine motor skills, visual discrimination, and themed vocabulary. Each page features six colour images alongside six matching black-and-white versions, including symbols of St. Patrick’s Day such as a harp, clover, lucky horseshoes, a castle, a violin, a rainbow, a snake, a church, and a St. Patrick’s Day greetings card. Children will develop scissor control and observation skills as they cut out and match the images, while also enhancing their creativity by colouring in the black-and-white versions. This resource encourages language development, fine motor coordination, and cultural awareness, making it ideal for individual tasks, small group activities, whole-class engagement and /or homework. Duplicate the cards and laminate for matching games.

This set of 10 colour, themed posters is designed to spark children’s speaking, listening, and creative expression. Perfect for EYFS and KS1 , the posters encourage children to observe, describe, discuss, and imagine, making them ideal for: • Speaking & Listening Activities – Encourages verbal expression, descriptive language, and group discussions. • Creative Writing Prompts – Inspires storytelling, poetry, and descriptive writing. • Cross-Curricular Learning – Links to science, seasons and a range of topics. • Art & Drawing Inspiration – Encourages visual storytelling and creative expression. Each poster has colour visuals linked to key themes: Magical Land – Castles, fairies, dragons, and unicorns to spark fantasy storytelling. Autumn – Leaves, woodland animals, and seasonal changes for science, story writing and poetry. Easter – Springtime celebrations, eggs, and traditions to explore festivals. Weather – Thunderstorms, sunshine, rainbows, and snow to discuss climate. Toys – Toys to encourage discussion on play, ourselves and favourite things. Dinosaurs – Prehistoric creatures to inspire adventure stories. Home – Everyday objects to support vocabulary. Sports – Active children promoting movement, games and health discussions. Insects – Images of bugs and plants for nature study and descriptive writing. School – A familiar setting to explore friendships, routines, and emotions. Perfect for: Circle Time Discussions, Whole-Class Storytelling, Descriptive Writing Activities,Cross-Curricular Exploration, Creative Drawing & Art Lessons (Laminate for durability).

Introduce children to the alphabet through this food-themed colouring resource. Each of the 26 pages features a large, outlined letterof the alphabet, alongside a single food item that begins with that letter (e.g., S is for Strawberry, Y is for Yogurt, Z is for Zucchini). Children can trace the letters and the cursive sentences, colour the pictures, and explore new food vocabulary while reinforcing letter recognition, phonics, and fine motor skills. Suitable for EYFS, KS1, and home learning, this ‘foodie fun’ resource makes learning the alphabet both fun and tasty!

This EYFS and KS1 resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing skills, and topic work related to babies and young children. It features 10 colourful worksheets, each displaying 16 silhouette-style pictures connected to the theme of babies and childhood. Each picture is accompanied by a matching word, helping children to recognize and associate words with images. Ideas for Use: • Cut and Match: Cut out the words and have children match them to the correct pictures. • Word Ordering: Provide the words separately and encourage children to sequence them in the same order as the pictures on the worksheet. • Sentence Building: Use the words to form simple sentences (e.g., “Babies learn how to crawl” or “We push babies in a pram”). (Children can write out words and/or sentences). • Laminated Cards: Cut and laminate the pictures for durability and reuse in matching and sorting games. • Sorting Activities: Encourage children to group pictures by categories such as food, toys, clothes, equipment, and toiletries. • Discussion & Storytelling: Link the resource to topics such as Ourselves, Change, Growing Up and Family, supporting speaking and listening, reading, and early writing. (The provided black and white template can be used for drawing and writing or pasting pictures into). This resource provides a flexible way to explore early years themes while reinforcing key literacy skills.

This cross-curricular resource is designed to engage KS1 children in a variety of learning experiences using a structured yet creative approach. The provided templates and writing frames encourage observation, discussion, and interactive learning. The planning sheet offers five ways to use this resource — exploring feelings, numbers, the alphabet, rewards, and celebrations. It includes objectives, instructions and resources needed. Question sheets are included for most activities, along with a writing template for recording responses. Example completed colour sheets are included. As children observe and discuss each sheet, they are encouraged to express their ideas by answering questions, decorating, and colouring their work. This approach supports learning in numbers, phonics, emotional literacy, and celebrations while fostering essential speaking and listening, reading, writing, and drawing skills. By integrating creativity with core subjects, this resource makes learning meaningful for young learners.

This “Save Our Bees” resource pack is designed to introduce and engage young children in learning about bees through a range of activities. The pack includes flashcards, a doodle sheet, colouring sheets, a story and a poem with activities, finger painting, flashcards, drawing and writing frames, all tailored to hold the attention of children while enhancing their creativity and comprehension skills. A topic planner is included outlining 6 suggestions for lessons, using the resources, and extension ideas for finding out more in depth information about bees.

Engage your KS1 and SEND learners with 20 themed topic sheets that support speaking, listening, reading, writing and matching. Each sheet includes central images or symbols with topic-related words around the edge. Most words have dotted lines for tracing. Where there are words in capital letters, children can start the activity here. Topics include Farm, Pirates, Weather, Going for Gold, Shopping, Feelings, Nature, Music, Seaside, Transport, Animals, Space, Shapes, Food, Buildings and School. These resources are designed to develop vocabulary, and foster communication skills while aligning with key curriculum areas. By integrating visual and written elements and symbols, they provide opportunities for differentiation and support diverse learning objectives, including improved comprehension, language development, and engagement in cross-curricular topics. Boardmaker licenced.