This 12-week planning guide, successfully implemented in a reception class in 2021-2023, is designed to support children’s development throughout the Autumn term. Planning covers halloween and Christmas celebrations. Suitable for both EYFS and nursery settings, the plan provides engaging activities that cover key areas of learning, including: (Writing/Reading/Maths/Gross motor skills/Fine motor skills). Each week offers a variety of activities that can be easily adapted for both indoor and outdoor learning environments, allowing flexibility to suit your classroom needs.

1st page: CVC Word Tracing • Children trace CVC words related to the Gruffalo story. Focus is on neat letter formation and phonics reinforcement. 2nd page: Word Identification • Children identify the correct CVC word by matching it to the relevant image, using pictures from the Gruffalo story. 3rd and 4th page: Sentence Writing • Children practice writing sentences related to the Gruffalo story, using the CVC words provided as part of their early sentence formation and storytelling skills.

6 Worksheets to Support Recognition of SATPIN Sounds These worksheets are designed to effectively support early years learners (EYFS) in recognizing and practicing the SATPIN sounds. They have been successfully used within continuous provision activities in 4 EYFS classrooms to promote phonemic awareness and early literacy development.

This Halloween-themed activity pack supports the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a focus on early writing. Successfully implemented with EYFS classes from 2020 to 2024 during the Autumn term, this pack is a proven resource for developing essential early writing skills in a creative and fun way.

An autumn and halloween themed pencil control worksheet. Successfully used to support continuous provision activities in an EYFS class from 2022-present.

Pencil control or cutting worksheet that is halloween themed. Successfully used to support continuous provision activities in an EYFS class from 2022-present.

5 colouring sheets. Successfully used to support continuous provision activities in an EYFS class from 2022-present.

8 Activity Sheets (fully editable PowerPoint format) These activity sheets cover the following topics: • Child’s Personal Profile • Family Life and Background • Family Tree • Emotion Identification and Management Each of these activities has been successfully implemented to teach the “All About Me” topic in EYFS classes from Autumn term 2023 to the present.

Halloween Activity Pack for EYFS This specially designed Halloween-themed activity pack supports the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a focus on early writing, maths, and expressive arts and design. Each activity is crafted to engage young learners while reinforcing key skills through fun, hands-on learning experiences. Successfully implemented with EYFS classes from 2020 to 2024 during the Autumn term, this pack is a proven resource for developing essential early learning skills in a creative and festive way.

**The learning pack aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and supports several key Early Learning Goals (ELGs). ** • Recognising and forming letters links to the ELG of Literacy, which emphasises letter recognition, writing, and early reading skills. • Developing counting skills supports the Mathematics ELG, helping children understand numbers, counting, and basic numerical concepts. • Improving listening and focus relates to the Communication and Language ELG, which focuses on listening skills, attention, and understanding. • Improving fine motor skills supports the Physical Development ELG, fostering hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and control in small movements. As a teacher, I shared this booklet with EYFS parents ahead of their children joining my reception class in 2021, 2022 and 2023 Many parents found it to be an invaluable resource, helping their children gain confidence and develop essential skills before starting school.

Fully editable PowerPoint format* Owl Babies Word and Sentence Writing Activity This activity supports word recognition and sentence writing while aiding comprehension of the “Owl Babies” story. It has been successfully used in EYFS classes from 2020 to 2023.