This is a monster activity where children create their own monster pictures or make an individual or class collage. It is fun to enlarge the pictures of the monsters and each child choose one - these can be added to make a large scale collage. Page 1 shows all the monsters on one page. This can be used as a worksheet on its own, or children can choose their monster to work on. Page 2 shows an example of a colour collage made from a selection of the monsters. Page 3 shows a collection of coloured eyes that children could copy or add to their monsters. Pages 4 to 15 - here are the black and white monsters with 2 to a page. Links to art and design, colour and Halloween.

A fun, practical dance activity for young children. There is an activity sheet which gives suggestions for using the resources. There are 6 children and they each have a different move which is animated on the PPT. There are flashcards of the children performing their moves to copy, cut out and laminate. Children practice the moves and make combinations individually or in groups and then perform them. Add some music that fits and this makes a lovely lesson ending. Follow up with children coming up with their own moves and combinations.

A fun activity linked to Colour, Sorting, Easter, Spring or Animals. There are 6 bunny pictures in different colours to cut and sort - green, yellow, white, pink, blue and orange. Page 1 can shows all 6 colour bunnies. The other pages show 6 of each colours - e.g. 6 yellow bunnies or 6 blue. Cut and laminate the bunnies for durability and for playing games such as Lotto, Sorting, Counting and Matching. Page 1 with the 6 different colour bunnies can be used as a base board and children can find matching bunnies to place on top. The white bunnies can also be coloured in by children and then cut and matched.

5 different designs of the traditional story planner or writing support frame for young children helping them to structure / plan their writing. Cut and laminate and add to your writing corner or use as a visual aid or speaking and listening tool.

A resource linked to the story of Little Red Writing Hood. There is a colour version and a black and white version for children to colour in themselves. Sheet 1 shows 4 sequencing cards which can be cut out and ordered. There is space for children to write on. Sheet 2 is the same as sheet 1 in black and white. There are then 2 sets of symbol cards in colour and black and white which relates to the story. There are 12 symbol cards in all. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.

Resources for children learning about musical instruments. The cards can be used as visual aids for singing songs such as I am the music man. These include: Sheet 1 - 12 colour instrument cards to name (duplicate for matching) Sheet 2 - 12 colour instrument cards with space for children to write the words The other sheets show two instruments per page A - a colour and a black and white instrument for children to colour in to make them the same B - black and white instruments - children can colour these and trace over the names of the instruments There are some common instruments such as guitar and drum and some less well known such as accordion and bagpipes

3 sets of colour story cards for young children to inspire their imagination and story telling. set 1 - 8 character cards - green border set 2 - 8 homes cards - blue border set 3 - magic cards - red border The cards all come in 2 sizes. Children can select a card from each set and make up a simple story. Children can work in pairs or groups or with an adult to scribe as required.

20 animal masks for children to cut out and use in their role play or / and story work. Cut out the eyes and reinforce on card or by laminating.

Lots of ways of using this resource which links to art and design, colour, shape, pattern, matching and sorting activites as well as Valentine’s Day. There are heart shapes of 3 different sizes, each showing a different pattern / colours. Children can cut and match the hearts, recreate the patterns, use fabric collage to make similar patterns or draw / paint their own hearts. Children can trace around the dotted heart shapes. Hearts can be cut and pasted onto the outline templates. You could make a heart lotto game. There are 3 black and white template heart sheets for you or the children to use- 1 showing small hearts, 1 with 6 hearts to a page and 1 with 2 hearts to a page. A lovely resource for Valentine’s day to inspire children to make heart cards with different designs.

Here is a fun and creative activity for KS1 children to explore art and design through “20 Design Ideas on Paper.” This resource includes a variety of design ideas: a book cover, t-shirt, ID card, birthday card, plate, stamp, photo frame, floral wreath, for sale poster, gift tag, socks, Christmas stocking, vase, Easter card, new baby poster, gift box, lunch box, butterfly, bird house, and wanted poster. Each page features a picture idea for the design, sparking children’s imaginations, along with a blank template for them to draw their own design. The activity can be extended by providing children with the materials to design and make. This activity can be linked to topics in other subjects, such as creating a “wanted poster” in a history lesson or designing an Easter card in a religious education class, providing a cross-curricular approach to learning.

A kit of easy and fun activities to keep your class engaged and occupied on rainy days. Each is planned out with Steps, Objectives, Resources and Adult Support required. The kit offers 15 diverse and enjoyable activity ideas that will turn indoor time into creative and educational fun. Each designed to last around 15 minutes and using easily accessible materials found in and around school. Examples of Activity Ideas: Making a Den in Class: Let their imagination run wild as they build cozy indoor forts using tables and blankets. Playing Eye Spy with a Twist: Enhance observation skills with a fun twist on a classic game, adding an extra layer of challenge. Nature Sculptures: Encourage creativity by crafting unique sculptures using natural materials, fostering an appreciation for the outdoors. Ball and Hoop Challenge: Get them moving and having a blast as they toss balls into hoops, promoting coordination and friendly competition. And many more engaging activities to choose from! There are also a set of symbol cards to choose from encouraging children to make their own choices of what activity they would like to do on a rainy play! Boardmaker licenced.

Halloween is a magical time and a great time for creative writing. Here are 5 original short stories designed to spark children’s imaginations at KS1 and Early Years. The Wizard that could not Read The Witch and the Kindness Potion The day the Magic went Bounce Freddy the Proud Frog Beany and the Broomstick The stories are fun and engaging. There is a colouring activity sheet to accompany each of the stories.

This is Set 2 in the collection of KS1 short stories designed to encourage budding little authors. This pack comprises five engaging and imaginative tales: “Saying Goodbye to Grandad”, “The Pig That Really Did Fly”, “The Girl Who Could Not Stop Smiling”, “Father Christmas Says Goodbye”, and “The Cow That Walked on Two Legs”. Each narrative has been written to stimulate children’s curiosity and encourage creative writing. The stories feature a range of characters and situations that children can relate to and learn from. Whether it’s exploring the concept of loss or goodbyes, celebrating uniqueness, or the magic of relentless positivity, each story imparts valuable life lessons in a gentle and fun manner. They offer prompts for children to elaborate, extend, or even create their own stories. There is a colouring sheet for each of the stories with a matching colour picture.