Easter themed subtraction for Reception or Year 1. Differentiated subtraction questions to be cut up for children to pick one and solve it, including word problems for higher ability. Work sheet included of word problems with area to record self assessment and method.

A fun Power Point to introduce the Phase 3 Tricky Word ‘you’ with reading opportunities within it and a writing task to print and complete at the end. Writing task also goes towards some PSED assessment criteria- I got some great observations from discussions of it with the children. *Children will need to have already learned tricky word ‘are’ to get the most out of this.

Missing number/ early algebra style subtraction problems for Reception higher ability or Year 1. Children use the key of Space themed pictures to work out the subtraction number sentences. Could be used as a work sheet or cut up into cards for the children to select.

Mud kitchen recipes based on the theme of Frozen. The children work out the addition sums to follow the recipe. Laminate and pin to the mud kitchen.

I taught this using the first 2 slides as an introduction and worked with the class to find out the answers. Then children completed the questions in speech bubbles (differentiated) by physically dividing up the the cakes between the Harry/Meghan/ the Queen / Prince William who were stuck on plastic plates. Cakes to print and laminate provided, but you could use real ones. Sheets to record on also. Please leave a review if you liked this resource!

The numbers 0-20 on Autumn leaves. This resource can be printed out and laminated and cut into cards. The cards can be used for number activities such as matching quantities to the digit, or digit ordering. They can also be used for display. The numbers are on a photograph of a leaf which lends to a more neutral, natural aesthetic than illustrated/ drawn images. They would be perfect for use when learning about Autumn or whilst doing outdoor learning or forest school.

I have created this template to use to send weekly home learning home to parents/carers for if my class is closed due to Coronavirus or for when children are isolating. It is designed for Early Years classes: Nursery or Reception. The start of the document provides information for parents about what they need to do at home each week. It also outlines key skills that they should practise at home with their children such as dressing, sharing and ways to approach this. There is a suggested timetable to ensure children retain some routine. There is also a sheet advising parents on how to read effectively with their children. The actual activities section is blank, ready for you to add your own relevant daily activities. Please see my shop if you would like to download activities for a certain topic- I’ve got quite a few other resources on there.

Mr Wolf’s Pancakes outdoor learning literacy planning. Taking picture books and early literacy outside. A sheet of outdoor learning activities suitable to support Mr Wolf’s Pancakes. Outdoor learning is so important for young learners and has so many benefits for their learning, development and mental and physical health. So get outside and let children be inspired by the outdoors and their favourite books. You’ll find lots more pancake day resources on my TES page, including a campfire or kitchen recipe book (designed for early readers to be able to interpret and follow independently) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/campfire-pancakes-recipe-book-forest-school-outdoor-learning-12481093

Design a pancake sheet perfect for Pancake Day!

A resource to support addition and number work with a Valentines Day Love Heart Theme. Children will lay beads/items on the hearts to assist them to add two or three numbers. This resource includes 2 sheets for children to use to add either 2 or 3 numbers. Laminate or put in poly-pockets to allow children to write on it with a dry wipe pen.

Subtraction work sheet to support teaching of Mr Wolf’s Pancakes book. I used it to teach subtraction using a large number line which children jumped along, but it could be used with any method. There is a challenge word problem also to extend higher ability. Numbers used could easily altered to suit your class. Covers evidence towards ELG in Number.

Children look at the pictures and apply knowledge of Phase 3 digraphs/ trigraphs to spell them. Sounds covered: ai, sh, ee, qu, ar, oa, ow, oo, oo, ear

Resource and set up required for a weight investigation based on the Three Little Pigs story. Can be used in provision as an independent investigation or as a maths lesson. Children will test the weights of different animals using the balance scale to find out which ones weigh more than three pigs. Resource includes: Photograph of the type of set up needed Printable sheet for children to record their findings Resource list

Worksheet where children identify the initial sound of the Christmas Picture. Phase 2 phonics aligned