This EYFS resource includes 5 Christmas-themed writing frames designed to support early reading and writing skills. Each frame encourages children to fill in missing words or complete short phrases and sentences with a festive focus: What is in My Stocking? - Children list or draw items they imagine finding in their stocking. Dear Santa Letter - A simple letter template for children to express their Christmas wishes. If I Were a Reindeer/Elf, I Would… - Prompts children to imagine and describe their roles as part of Santa’s team. My Christmas Wishes - A space for children to write or draw their Christmas hopes and wishes. My Christmas Day - A simple sequence to describe their morning, afternoon, and night on Christmas Day.

20 Christmas colouring themed sheets for EYFS and KS1. Examples of sheets include a reindeer, a Christmas stocking, candles, Christmas trees and baubles.

Here are 4 pages of ideas for using paper plates for your Christmas craft work. Each page shows 6 designs that children can use to inspire their imagination and help stimulate their own ideas. You can also use the plates as flashcards and for matching games. Duplicate, cut out and laminate and they can be recycled. The plates can also be used to make gift cards or for ideas for making Christmas cards.

EYFS or KS1 worksheets on the theme of Bible Stories and Noah’s Ark. There are 2 colouring sheets of Noah and the Ark. Children can trace over the writing. There are also 2 writing sheets where children list the animals that went into the Ark and then write a short story of Noah and the Ark.

4 worksheets with a St Patrick’s Day theme with shamrock borders. Links to St Patrick’s Day, Festivals and Celebrations as well as early literacy and numeracy. Activity 1-Count how many of each picture there are and colour them the same e.g. all the shamrocks in green, all violins in brown. Activity 2-Trace the outlines of the shamrocks and colour them in - handwriting practice. Activity 3-Use the colour pictures on this page to support children to talk about and write about this celebration. Activity 4-Label all the pictures and colour them in. Blank template with shamrock border included.

A card game for children to cut out and make. Games include Snap, Pairs, or Sorting games. Children can find pairs, or sets of 3 matching cards. They can use the outline colours of green or red to help them as needed. There are 9 pages of cards to cut out with 3 of each of 2 designs on each one e.g 3 Santas and 3 Santa’s sacks. Each individual sheet could also be used as a worksheet where children cut and match / make sets of 3 Christmas pictures. Laminate the cards for durability and for use next Christmas too! The final page is a template for children to add their own Christmas pictures to.

*Licenced PCS to use Boardmaker symbols. A set of 32 Christmas symbols on small cards or labels for children to read, trace, write / label / colour in. Each design is in colour and black and white. Page 1 - Shows the symbols with space for children to write the words. Page 2 - Shows dotted words and symbols for children to trace over. Page 3 - Shows words and symbols for children to read. The cards can be used for Christmas gift tags too, or for name cards at your Christmas dinner. Also, add them as word cards to enhance your festive displays. Duplicate and laminate the cards for matching and sorting games.

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.

This resource is specifically crafted for EYFS and KS1 children . It is an interactive addition to your RE resources for Christianity. It offers 3 Bible stories, “The Good Samaritan”, “Noah and the Ark”, and “Jonah and the Whale”. Each story is paired with a colourful picture. These illustrations can act as discussion starters, allowing children to voice their interpretations, make predictions and share understandings. Simplified short poems accompany each picture which tells part of the stories. The black and white versions of the stories invite children to overwrite the poems. This activity provides an opportunity for fine motor skill development as children practice writing. By offering both colored and black & white versions, children are given the opportunity to colour and personalize the stories.

A pack of resources with an Easter theme. There are 8 worksheets linked to numbers, counting, ordering and colour. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.

This resource, 20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas for EYFS and KS1, features 20 colour creative designs to inspire young children in crafting their own Christmas cards. The cards can also be cut out and used for festive displays or turned into bunting to hang on string, adding a fun and decorative touch to the classroom or home. Perfect for encouraging imagination and creativity during the holiday season! The final page shows 2 blank cards for children to use as templates.

This lesson plan, designed for EYFS and KS1 children, immerses them in the festive spirit by exploring key Christmas traditions. Using a series of 8 colour posters depicting Christmas items like sleigh bells, a Christmas present, and a gingerbread man, children participate in activities designed to enhance their recognition and storytelling skills. The lesson includes matching games to reinforce understanding of holiday symbols, storytelling sessions where children create and narrate their own Christmas tales, and a fun picture hunt that encourages problem-solving and collaboration. Extensions such as crafting, singing, and role-playing further enrich the experience. This lesson helps children grasp the significance of holiday symbols and also fosters creativity, communication, and teamwork.

12 Christmas boy and girl angels to colour in. Each page shows a black and white and colour version of the angels. Children can colour in to make them the same. Extension Ideas: The angels can be duplicated and cut out to make a matching game. Enlarge and use paints or collage for the angels and decorate your classroom or tree. Make Christmas cards with the angels. Use as a stimulus for children to design and make their own angels.

16 pairs of stars all with a Christmas theme. Duplicate, cut out, laminate and string to make an original Christmas bunting for your classroom. Or use the stars to hang on the tree or adorn your displays. Children can do the cutting out and matching and then go on to make some more of their own. Patterns on the stars include turkeys, reindeer, gingerbread men, snowflakes and Santas.

This resource contains writing frames for 4 parables: The Lost Coin The Lost Sheep The Prodigal Son The Good Samaritan There is a colour and a black and white version of each of the writing frames. Children write about the parables using the pictures as a memory jogger.

Set 2 of these Bible resources suitable for RE lessons in school, at home and at Sunday school. 5 more story writing frames for children to retell the Bible stories in their own words. John the Baptist Jonah and the Whale Moses and the Burning Bush Jesus the Storyteller The Crucifixion There is a colour version of each story writing frame and a black and white one for children to colour in and add to.

Bible resources suitable for RE lessons in school, at home and at Sunday school. 5 story writing frames for children to retell the Bible stories in their own words. The Bible Stories: The Ascension The Last Supper Daniel and the Lions’ Den Noah’s Ark Moses in the Bulrushes There is a colour version of each story writing frame and a black and white one for children to colour in and add to.

These five angel-themed worksheets are perfect for EYFS, KS1, RE lessons, and Sunday school. The activities include: Angel Doodle Colouring Sheet Match the Angel Letters Colour, Cut Out, and Order Angels from 1 to 6 Colour, Cut Out, and Spell the word “ANGELS” Additionally, a Write Messages from the Angels worksheet inspires creativity and emotional growth as children craft motivational messages like “You are loved” or “Always be kind.” These activities tie into RE themes and special occasions like Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

A simple activity for teachers looking to engage children in festive activities while developing their fine motor skills and word recognition. Theme: Christmas Structure: 10 pages, each with 6 Christmas-themed pictures. Content: o Each page includes images such as a reindeer, a snowman, a turkey, baby Jesus, the 3 Kings, a cracker, decorations, etc. o Above each picture is the word for children to trace over, helping them practice their fine motor skills. o After tracing, children can colour the pictures. This resource helps develop early writing skills, hand-eye coordination, and festive vocabulary, making it a fun activity during the Christmas season.

These Nativity Activity Sheets for EYFS and KS1 offer a fun way to engage your children with the story of the Nativity. Each of the three sheets presents a set of six thematic pictures, including Joseph, the three Kings, and baby Jesus. You have the flexibility to use them in their black and white version or opt for sheets with coloured backgrounds that the children can add their own colours to. Children can practice reading by matching words to the corresponding pictures and enhance their handwriting skills by tracing over the words. For a more interactive experience, the pictures can be cut out and used as storytelling cards, allowing children to reconstruct the Nativity narrative in their own words either verbally or written form.