Multipurpose maths and literacy resource for use in both Nursery, Reception and Year 1. The ‘Say it, Make it, Write it’ resource can be used for a range of literacy or maths based tasks. Some ideas are:
Name written out for child for them to practice saying, they make out of magnet letters and then practice writing.
A word card for them to read from, they make out of magnet letters and then practice writing.
Number given, child make on on tens frame using playdough or small toys, then practise writing.
Number sentence given, make answer using counters and then write answer.
12 different funky fingers activities for Early Years children. Cards will fit inside an IKEA Tolsby frame. All activities also offer an extension to further challenge the children. All resources easy/ cheap to source.
Complete Reception year overview.
The overview includes:
Topics, including many festivals/celebrations celebrated throughout the year
Key topic related books with authors listed for easy purchasing (all books are selected from high quality Early Years book lists)
Hook or theme days and visit ideas
Role play area ideas
Maths half termly topics (we follow White Rose)
Measurement sheets for Early Years. Children to use cubes to measure different sunflowers. Extension for HA pupils.
LA Sheet- 4 sunflowers to measure using cubes, space to write the answer. Children need to identify which is the tallest and shortest sunflower.
HA Sheet- 4 sunflowers to measure using cubes, space to write the answer. Also space to write a answer in cm after using a ruler to measure height. Children need to identify which is the tallest and shortest sunflower.
Large printable Number Blocks 1-10, to be hidden around the school/ nursery or an outside space.
Grid for children to use to mark off when they have found the number.
Three differentiated worksheets and a large copy of the part whole model. Used to explore number bonds.
LA Sheet- Part whole model used to explore number bonds to 5.
MA Sheet- Part whole model used to explore number bonds to 10.
HA Sheet- Part whole model used to explore number bonds to 20.
Large copy of the part whole model also included to use for demonstrating the task or for children to use during child initiated learning.
When I used these resources I gave the children small paper counters to stick in the bottom circle to demonstrate number bonds.
3 differentiated worksheets for pupils after learning about 2D shapes and shapes in the environment.
LA Sheet- Four 2D shapes with easy to match shapes in the environment.
MA Sheet- Four 2D shapes with harder to spot shapes in the environment.
HA Sheet- Five 2D shapes with harder to spot shapes in the environment.
Differentiated writing resource of the Rainbow Fish, after learning about similes.
HA Sheet- First simile ‘his scales were as blue as…’ The other 3 boxes are blank for the children to think of their own ideas.
MA/LA Sheet- The start of each simile is written in. Children just need to think of the end part.
Observation sheet for the life cycle of a duckling. 3 boxes for pupils to draw a picture or stick a photo of each stage of the life cycle. Lines under each box to write a short sentence. Box at the bottom with space to write about how to care for the ducklings.
Could to easily altered for class chicks as well.
2 differentiated worksheets and pictures for the timeline of the life of Neil Armstrong.
LA sheet- 3 photos (1945 Airforce, 1969 on the moon and 2012 died)
MA/HA sheet- 5 photos (1930 born, 1945 Airforce, 1966 first space flight, 1969 on the moon and 2012 died)
Number worksheets for developing number recognition for numbers 1-6. All sheets number 1-6 offer the pupils the chance to practice writing the number, counting objects, and recognising the number amongst a selection of numbers.
There is also a round up sheet for numbers 1-5 to test number knowledge and recap on all numbers taught.
Used these sheets for Early Years pupils to re-write a bread making recipe after making bread.
HA Sheet- Space for pupils to list ingredients, equipment and write step by step instructions.
MA Sheet- Space for pupils to list ingredients, equipment and write step by step instructions by numbered bullet points.
LA Sheet- Space for pupils to list ingredients and equipment. A blank box to stick photos of bread making in order.
Shape sorting worksheet suitable for Reception children. Differentiated 3 ways: Sorting colours and one 2D shape, sorting colours and one 2D and one 3D shape and finally one colour, two 3D shapes and size.
A guide for parents on child initiated learning in the early years. Offers questions and suggestions for parents to use at home to support their child learning through play. Shared with new parents when child enters the early years.