Here is a simple Winter tale / reading and writing activity. Children can read the text and fill in the missing words. The answers are given in red on the next slide and the pictures around the colour border help children with the words they need. There is a blank border page where children can make up their own Winter tale and use the pictures to help them. Alternatively, they can draw a picture of the Winter tale or a Winter picture of their own. There are also colour flashcards without words and colour flashcards with words that can assist children with their reading and writing.

Engage KS1 children with this 10-page phonics and spelling resource! Each page features a unique set of letters linked to simple 2- or 3-letter words like to, tin, ham, jig, and pip. Children can: • Find and Link Words using pencils or markers. • Colour In Words Found or Make a Word List. • Compete in Pairs or Groups to find as many words as possible in e.g. 2 minutes (perfect with an egg timer!). Each sheet includes at least 6 words to discover. Laminate the pages for endless reuse! Bonus activity: ask children to locate specific letters, like all vowels or consonants. Perfect for fun, interactive learning sessions. A blank template is included so that children can make their own linking words or teachers can fill in the letters they are introducing or working on at a given time.

Create a special Valentine’s Day card with this fun and easy-to-use Freebie worksheet! Designed for children aged 5+, it includes: • A Tree Template with heart-shaped leaves for children to colour and decorate. • A Coloured Example with a greeting in the middle to inspire creativity. Children can personalize their card with their own message, making it a thoughtful keepsake for friends or family. Perfect for developing fine motor skills and encouraging creative expression!

Suitable to compliment your work on Farms, Harvest or National Farmers Day. A set of 10 pages of colour flashcards showing words and pictures. 4 flashcards per page. Pictures include animals, farm equipment and crops. Great for matching, reading or displays.

This is Set 2 in this series. Kim’s Memory Game with photos of Fruit and Vegetables is a fun activity for young children. It starts with a picture of six foods: grapes, banana, artichoke, apple, cabbage and asparagus. On each of the next 9 pages, one or more foods are removed, and children are asked to remember which one/s are missing. They can use positions to help recall the items. For a hands-on follow-up, real fruit and vegetables can be used for matching or to replicate the game. The game includes picture cards of each food and a template sheet where children can draw or write their own food combinations. This game helps improve memory, problem solving, concentration and observation as well as speaking and listening. It links to shape and space and to topics on food and plants.

Set 1 Kim’s Memory Game with photos of Fruit and Vegetables is a fun activity for young children. It starts with a picture of six foods: lemon, strawberry, tomato, yellow pepper, lettuce, and orange. On each of the next 9 pages, one or more foods are removed, and children are asked to remember which one/s are missing. They can use positions to help recall the items. For a hands-on follow-up, real fruit and vegetables can be used for matching. The game includes picture cards of each food and a template sheet where children can draw or write their own food combinations. This game helps improve memory, problem solving, concentration and observation as well as speaking and listening. It links to shape and space and to topics on food and plants.

This is Set 4 in this series. Kim’s Memory Game with photos of Food is a fun activity for young children. It starts with a picture of six foods: pineapple, broccoli, nuts, pumpkin, onion and pear. On each of the next 8 pages, one or more foods are removed, and children are asked to remember which one/s are missing. They can use positions to help recall the items. For a hands-on follow-up, real food can be used for matching or to replicate the game. The game includes picture cards of each food and a template sheet where children can draw or write their own food combinations. This game helps improve memory, problem solving, concentration and observation as well as speaking and listening. It links to shape and space and to topics on food.

This is Set 5 in this series. Kim’s Memory Game with photos of Food is a fun activity for young children. It starts with a picture of six foods: strawberry gateau, fruit flan, cookies, apple pie, boiled sweets and doughnut. On each of the next 9 pages, one or more foods are removed, and children are asked to remember which one/s are missing. They can use positions to help recall the items. For a hands-on follow-up, real food can be used for matching or to replicate the game. The game includes picture cards of each food and a template sheet where children can draw or write their own food combinations. This game helps improve memory, problem solving, concentration and observation as well as speaking and listening. It links to shape and space and to topics on food.

This is Set 3 in this series. Kim’s Memory Game with photos of Food is a fun activity for young children. It starts with a picture of six foods: Fruit Platter, Burger, Egg, Milk, Crisps and Pizza. On each of the next 9 pages, one or more foods are removed, and children are asked to remember which one/s are missing. They can use positions to help recall the items. For a hands-on follow-up, real food can be used for matching or to replicate the game. The game includes picture cards of each food and a template sheet where children can draw or write their own food combinations. This game helps improve memory, problem solving, concentration and observation as well as speaking and listening. It links to shape and space and to topics on food.

This activity consists of four worksheets designed to help children explore their interests, hobbies, and leisure activities. Each worksheet focuses on a specific theme and includes colourful illustrations with captions to guide discussions and writing. Overview of the worksheets: What Hobbies do the children enjoy? What Sports do the children like? My Leisure Time What Things do you like to do? Each worksheet combines discussion, sentence completion, and creative writing, fostering both communication and literacy skills. The resource connects themes about “Ourselves” to reading and writing practice!

This Literacy based resource is designed for children aged 5 to 7 and combines storytelling, creativity, and skill-building activities. It begins with a short, engaging fairy tale about a castle, a princess, a queen, a knight, and a dragon, complete with illustrations to spark imagination. Children are encouraged to discuss characters, settings, events, and key objects, with a black-and-white version provided for colouring. The set includes: 8 Story Flashcards: Brightly coloured cards featuring key elements of the story, alongside black-and-white versions for children to colour in. (Cut and laminate for durability and reuse). Dragon Silhouette Activity: A poster of dragon silhouettes with matching flashcards for children to cut out and match to the poster. Castle Colouring Sheet: A detailed colour illustration of a castle and a matching version for children to colour. Trace-and-Colour Sheet: A fine motor skill activity where children trace and colour a castle and knight. Extend by asking the children to write their own short story using the flashcards/ or write guided stories in groups. Children can also use the story for drama and role play.

This resource for EYFS and KS1 includes six worksheets, each focusing on one of the initial sounds: s, a, t, p, i, and n. Each worksheet features bold pictures to name and colour, helping children develop early phonics skills while reinforcing their understanding of the alphabet. Perfect for introducing and practicing key sounds in a fun, interactive way.

Add this resource to your Christmas toolbox! Links to the Alphabet, phonics and Christmas. Each of the 3 pages shows black and white symbols or pictures related to Christmas. There is a picture for each letter of the alphabet. Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures. These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet. Boardmaker licenced.

5 activity sheets to help develop handwriting skills and fine motor control in children and for SEND pupils. Each sheet has a maze and asks children to trace within the maze to take animals or people to the centre e.g. dog to the bone, fish to the pond and children to the slide. Children can also trace the letters and colour the pictures. Boardmaker licenced.

A set of 6 sheets with a food theme where children can practice their fine motor skills and colour in the pictures. Ice Cream Fruit Vegetables Cakes Party Food Christmas Food

This literacy resource is designed for KS1 and SEND children, focusing on consonant blends with the letter ‘L’. The main objectives are to enhance phonetic recognition, improve handwriting, and support spelling skills. Symbols and images are incorporated to aid comprehension and engagement, ensuring the resource is accessible for all learners(Boardmaker Licenced). The resource includes 10 worksheets: 5 in colour and 5 in black and white. Each worksheet targets specific two-letter blends: Page 1 covers “bl” and “cl”, Page 2 focuses on “fl” and “gl”, Page 3 addresses “pl” and “sl”. Pages 4 and 5 are assessment pages, combining various blends: “pl”, “gl”, “cl”, and “fl” on Page 4, and “bl”, “sl”, “fl”, and “gl” on Page 5. Children are prompted to write words under pictures, with each word shown along the right side in dotted form for tracing.

Teacher’s Guide for EYFS SEND children. Objective: Introduce children to music and movement through engaging singing games. Resource Components: Singing Games: o The Farmer in the Dell: Sing and act out the roles in the song. o Looby Loo: Follow the lyrics with actions for each body part. o Oranges and Lemons: Sing along and join in the game. o The Grand Old Duke of York: March and follow the actions in the song sitting or standing. Lyrics and Instructions: o Each game includes the lyrics and simple instructions for the actions / games. Flashcards: o Flashcards with symbols for each game. In colour and black and white for 3 games and colour for The Grand Old Duke of York. o Use for reference, sequencing activities, or matching and sorting. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource consists of 29 bottles featuring unique patterns and shapes for children to trace, plus a blank bottle template for creating their own designs. The resource can be laminated to be durable and reusable. It supports fine motor skill development, creativity, and early pattern recognition. Key Features: • Pre-designed bottles with a variety of patterns and shapes and cross curricular themes. • A blank template for personalised designs. Ideas sheet included for teachers use. Objectives: Develop fine motor skills through tracing and mark-making. Support shape and pattern recognition. Foster creativity by encouraging children to design their own patterns. Enhance focus and hand-eye coordination. Provide a sensory-friendly, hands-on activity suitable for SEND learners.

My Groundhog Day Workbook is a resource designed for EYFS and KS1 learners, offering seven worksheets that introduce the tradition of Groundhog Day while developing early literacy, numeracy, and creativity skills. What’s Inside: Groundhog’s Big Day Poem: A simple poem to share with the class, with traceable words to support handwriting. & 3. Writing Frames: A colour and black-and-white frame for children to retell the Groundhog Day story or write their own poem. Colouring Sheet: Five groundhogs for children to colour. Counting Activity: A fun sheet where children count and colour groundhogs in groups from 1 to 5. Flashcards (Colour): 12 colourful groundhog-themed cards to laminate for matching or memory games. Flashcards (Black & White): The same set in black and white for children to colour, cut, and match themselves. Objectives and Links: • Literacy: Develop reading, writing, and storytelling skills through poems, tracing, and creative writing. • Maths: Build early counting and number recognition skills. • Expressive Arts: Encourage creativity through colouring and matching activities. • Cultural Awareness: Introduce children to the tradition of Groundhog Day, exploring its link to seasons and weather. Links to Groundhog Day this February.