“Square Cartoon Shape Characters” is a 10-page black and white resource for EYFS and KS1. Each page has a square cartoon character with a different facial expression and a blank square character for children to draw faces / expressions onto. They can copy the expressions or make the characters different. The resource supports learning of 2D shapes, feelings, and emotions. It’s a fun way to encourage creativity, self-expression, and understanding of shapes.

This resource introduces children to oval shapes and emotions with the “Oval Pals,” a series of 10 oval-shaped characters, each showing a different feeling. Each page features a simple oval character with a different expression, such as happy, sad, surprised, or angry. Beside the character is a blank oval for children to draw their own version or create a new expression. The resource is black and white, making it perfect for colouring and drawing, and supports EYFS and KS1 children.

2 colour activity pages where children count 2D shapes in each row up to 10 and then write the numbers in the boxes. The same 2 activities are in black and white.

2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other in black and white. Each sheet shows 20 2D and 3D shapes for children to identify, find, tick off on the list. Sheet 2 can be coloured in. Children could match the colours or use their own. Sheet 1 could be laminated and children could mark off the shapes as they find them with dry markers. The resource links shape with reading, close observation and colour.

A set of colour 2D shape posters showing rectangles, hearts, diamonds, squares, triangles, circles, ovals, hexagons, pentagons and octagon pictures. These are useful for classroom display, the maths corner, speaking and listening and a host of other maths linked activities e.g. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Children find objects in the classroom that match the shapes on the posters. Shape Sorting Game: Children sort objects or pictures into groups based on the shapes shown in the posters. Shape Memory Match: Have a memory match game using cards that have the shapes from the posters. Shape Artwork: Provide children with art materials to create their own artwork based on the shapes. Interactive Shape Wall: Turn the posters into an interactive wall where children can add objects or drawings that correspond to each shape. Guess the Shape: Play a guessing game where you describe a shape from the posters without naming it, and the children have to guess which shape it is. Laminate the posters and they can be reused.

“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape. Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills. The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words. To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas: Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find. Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class. Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.

3 colouring activities for children with a Christmas theme. There is a colour poster for each activity Stockings Santa’s sacks Snowy houses Children use the colour posters to help them colour in the black and white versions. This encourages careful observation and colour awareness / matching. Felt pens work well with this activity. You could also cut out the pictures and make a lovely classroom banner. Print onto card or laminate and use for making sets and counting activities.

4 ways to count this Christmas with 3 colour sheets and 1 for children to count and colour themselves. Numbers up to 10. Children count and write the number in the boxes below the pictures.

A set of colour posters showing Christmas pictures for children to count from 1 snowman to 12 Santa hats. There is a corresponding black and white picture to go with each colour one for children to colour in using their own colours or copying the colours shown. There are 12 pages in this resources with each one showing 2 pictures - the colour and black and white. Pictures can be matched, sorted and ordered. Once cut and coloured, laminate and make a lovely classroom number banner for Christmas.

16 patterned flashcards with a Christmas theme to match, discuss, look carefully at pattern. Print onto thin card or cut and laminate for reusable activities.

A colourful fun snap game to make and play with your children at Christmas. There are 10 sheets with 4 pairs of cards on each page. There is also a template included for you or the class to make your own cards to add to the collection. Print onto card and/or laminate for reusable games of pairs, matching and snap. Add to your Christmas displays or use as Christmas gift tags or mini Christmas cards.

Here is a new version of an old favourite: The Twelve Days of Christmas. You can use the music and rhythm from this to sing along with/ read this PPT. The Christmas tree builds up from having a red robin , 2 shiny stars, 3 naughty elves and up to 12 drums a drumming. Children can join in with the counting as your go along from slide 1 to 12. Slide 13 is the title slide showing the 12 days of Christmas pictures. Slide 14 is a worksheet where children can cut out and order the 12 days of Christmas.

12 colour food flashcards with matching number cards for children to count to 12 at Christmas. Cut and laminate for a durable resource that you can reuse. More able children can also count how many items of food are on each plate and practice their addition or multiplication skills.

5 KS1 worksheets with a Christmas fun theme. find the 10 differences between the 2 pictures colour the picture find the 5 hidden elves count how many of each Christmas character you see make your own Christmas card

Here are 9 Christmas shapes for children to name, colour, cut out and make into tree decorations or gift tags or add to their Christmas cards.

A simple PPT where children talk about what they want for Christmas and then count the puppies and kittens on each page from 1 to 5. Press the key and the numbers will appear from behind the Christmas tree to see if children have counted correctly.

A black and white version and colour version of the 12 days of Christmas for children to cut out and order. There is a template for them to paste onto.

4 maths worksheets with a Christmas tree theme. Colour the tree decorations by numbers Copy the pattern to make each tree the same Join the numbers from 1 to 22 on the tree Handling data with feeling face ornaments - count how many happy/sad faces, which colour face has the most?

A fun PPT activity where children observe and count presents within 20. The answer will appear when you press the switch. There are 19 slides for children to count the presents on, and a title page. You can rearrange the order if you like. The final sheet is a colour and count present sheet. Extend to talk about colour and shape. Wrap some empty boxes afterwards for a practical experience or children can design some wrapping paper. The pictures on the PPT can also be printed off and used for Christmas cards.