I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
Bring the joy of Spring into your outdoor playtime with the Spring Mud Kitchen set. This delightful collection is designed to engage children in both imaginative play and early learning activities.
What’s Included:
Number Cards (0-10): Each card features a beautiful bird’s nest with eggs, offering a stunning visual paired with the corresponding digit and number in words. This helps children learn numbers in a hands-on, interactive way while connecting with nature.
Spring Months Cards: These cards display each month of spring, perfect for introducing little ones to the changing seasons. A wonderful tool for teaching the months of the year and their order.
18 Spring Vocabulary Cards: Featuring vibrant pictures and words like lamb, chicks, snowdrops, tulips, blossoms, and more, these cards help children expand their springtime vocabulary and develop language skills while exploring the beauty of the season.
Spring Bunting: Add an extra touch of springtime charm with the included bunting. Featuring a hessian background, the bunting spells out “Spring” and includes two flags adorned with potted tulip flowers, making it the perfect addition to brighten up any outdoor play area.
Perfect for encouraging outdoor learning and play, the Spring Mud Kitchen set brings the wonders of spring to life while helping children grow through play, language development, and early math skills.
You might also be interested in our mud kitchen resource set which is suitable throughout the year: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mud-kitchen-resource-pack-13080533
This engaging resource helps KS1 children learn to name and locate the five oceans of the world—Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. Through fun and simple facts, students will discover each ocean’s size, location and the diverse life that thrives within them. The resource includes maps and learning activities that make the learning experience both enjoyable and informative. At the end, there are three true or false questions designed to encourage discussion between talk partners or serve as a plenary to wrap up the lesson. Perfect for reinforcing ocean knowledge and fostering teamwork.
Included:
37 page pdf
Pick up your free ocean and continent knowledge organiser here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/continents-and-oceans-knowledge-organisers-ks1-12562260
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/islands-geography-for-ks1-12168489
Help your little learners build confidence in writing with our Valentine’s Day-themed sentence worksheets, designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 children. This resource includes 3 engaging worksheets that feature simple sentence stems and love-themed vocabulary to encourage children to write their own Valentine’s Day sentences.
Ideal for reluctant writers or those just starting to form full sentences, these worksheets provide clear prompts and inspiration to make writing fun and accessible. With easy-to-follow sentence starters and seasonal words, children will be motivated to write about Valentine’s Day while improving their sentence structure and grammar use.
Perfect for the holiday season, these worksheets are a great way to nurture early writing skills and spark the joy of writing in young learners.
This delightful Valentine’s Day-themed resource pack is perfect for engaging EYFS learners with fun, heart-filled activities that build essential math skills. The pack includes three exciting resources designed to help children practice key early years math concepts while celebrating love and learning.
Resources Included:
Love Bugs Roll and Cover Game: A playful roll and cover activity where children roll a dice and cover the corresponding number on a love bug-themed board. This game helps reinforce number recognition and counting skills in a fun, interactive way.
Simple Addition Solve the Room Game: A hands-on “solve the room” activity where children move around the room, solving simple addition problems. This game encourages active learning, number recognition, and addition practice.
Order the Digits Activity: A heart-themed ordering activity where children arrange numbered hearts in the correct sequence. This activity strengthens number ordering, sequencing, and understanding of number relationships.
Perfect for:
Early years classrooms and home learning
Valentine’s Day celebrations
Hands-on math practice for number recognition, addition, and sequencing
Bring the love and excitement of Valentine’s Day into your classroom with this engaging, playful pack that supports early math development in a fun, festive way!
Celebrate the rich traditions of Chinese New Year with this vibrant and engaging bundle, perfect for KS1 and EYFS classrooms. This bundle includes two fantastic resources designed to help young learners explore and appreciate the excitement of this cultural celebration.
Classroom Display Kit: This beautiful kit features 22 vibrant pictures with labels, illustrating the various ways Chinese New Year is celebrated. From dragon dances to family feasts, students will discover key customs and traditions. The set also includes stunning bunting that spells out “Happy Chinese New Year,” complete with three adorable flags showcasing lanterns, red envelopes, and firecrackers.
Chinese New Year PDF Slideshow: This 28-page slideshow is a wonderful resource for introducing young children to Chinese New Year. Tailored for KS1 and EYFS students, it explains the festival’s preparations, traditions, and celebrations through simple, child-friendly language and engaging illustrations. Clear explanations help children understand the significance of this cultural event, and at the end of the slideshow, three true or false questions encourage interactive discussions and reinforce learning.
Together, these resources create an immersive and educational experience, helping students gain a deeper understanding of Chinese New Year while bringing the joy and excitement of the festival into the classroom. Perfect for enriching lessons on global traditions, this bundle is a fun, educational, and visually captivating way to celebrate Chinese New Year with your class.
Celebrate the vibrant and colorful traditions of Chinese New Year with this eye-catching classroom display kit. Perfect for creating a festive learning environment, this collection includes 22 beautifully illustrated pictures, each labeled to showcase the unique customs and celebrations of Chinese New Year. From dragon dances to family gatherings, students will discover the rich cultural significance behind each tradition.
Enhance the display with the included stunning bunting that spells out “Happy Chinese New Year,” adding an extra touch of excitement to your classroom. The bunting also features three adorable flags adorned with classic Chinese New Year motifs: a glowing lantern, red envelopes, and festive firecrackers.
Ideal for teaching students about the importance and joy of this annual celebration, this display kit brings the spirit of Chinese New Year to life in your classroom, making it an engaging and educational addition to any school setting.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-new-year-13171374
This vibrant 28-page PDF slideshow is the perfect resource to introduce young children to the exciting world of Chinese New Year. Tailored for KS1 and EYFS students, it explains the preparations, traditions, and celebrations surrounding this important holiday in simple, child-friendly language. Through a series of bright and engaging pictures, children will learn about the customs, food, decorations and celebrations.
The slideshow features clear explanations of how families prepare for and celebrate the festival, making it easy for young learners to understand and appreciate the significance of this cultural event. At the end, there are 3 true or false questions that can be used for interactive discussions with talk partners which makes an excellent plenary activity for teachers to reinforce key learning points.
Perfect for enriching lessons on global traditions, this resource is a fun, educational, and visually appealing way to celebrate Chinese New Year with your class.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-symbols-ks1-12084396
Help your little learners build confidence in writing with our Christmas-themed sentence worksheets, designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 children. This resource includes 3 engaging worksheets that feature simple sentence stems and festive vocabulary to encourage children to write their own Christmas sentences.
Ideal for reluctant writers or those just starting to form full sentences, these worksheets provide clear prompts and inspiration to make writing fun and accessible. With easy-to-follow sentence starters and seasonal words, children will be motivated to write about Christmas while improving their sentence structure and grammar use.
Perfect for the holiday season, these worksheets are a great way to nurture early writing skills and spark the joy of writing in young learners.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-maths-and-cvc-word-bundle-13155319
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-cvc-roll-and-read-games-13159141
Get into the festive spirit while practicing essential phonics skills with our Christmas-themed Roll and Read CVC Game Cards. Perfect for young learners, this engaging activity helps children practice reading CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words with fun holiday game cards.
What’s Included:
-5 Christmas-Themed Game Cards covering all short vowel sounds.
-Instructions to guide gameplay and maximize learning.
These versatile game cards are great for phonics practice, early reading lessons, or as a fun homework activity. They offer a festive way to reinforce CVC word recognition and fluency, making learning both educational and enjoyable. Ideal for classrooms, homeschool settings, or extra practice at home during the holiday season.
You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-maths-and-cvc-word-bundle-13155319
Get ready to spread holiday cheer while enhancing your little learners’ skills with our Christmas-themed educational bundle. Perfect for EYFS and lower KS1 pupils, this collection of resources combines the magic of Christmas with essential phonics and math skills, ensuring a fun and engaging way for children to learn this festive season.
CVC Christmas Phonics Worksheet Pack:
-10 worksheets focusing on phonics and letter sounds
-Picture-based activities with holiday-themed presents
-Answer sheets for easy assessment
Great for individual or group practice
Christmas Clip Cards for Number Recognition:
55 festive clip cards for practicing number
-recognition (0-10)
-Visuals with ten frames and pictures
Interactive – use clothespins or paper clips to mark answers
Christmas Math Fun Bundle:
-14 worksheets covering math skills like pattern recognition, number matching, and more
-Color and printer-friendly versions available
-Answer sheets for efficient assessment
-Bonus festive game for interactive play
Christmas CVC read and roll games:
-read and roll games to print and play
-perfect for in class practice or to send for homework
This bundle offers a mix of phonics and math activities that are both fun and educational, making it perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms.
Introduce your little learners to this exciting CVC Christmas worksheet pack. Designed specifically for EYFS or lower KS1 pupils, this engaging resource features 15 worksheets that help children use their phonics skills while having fun.
The worksheets encourage letter sound recognition, letter formation, spelling practice, and the development of early reading skills in a playful, hands-on way.
The pack also includes corresponding answer sheets, making it easy for teachers and parents to assess progress and provide support where needed. Perfect for individual practice or group activities, this resource is an ideal addition to any EYFS phonics curriculum.
Key Features:
15 worksheets focused on phonics and letter sounds
Corresponding answer sheets for easy assessment
Encourages spelling, letter recognition, and early reading
Fun, themed activity to keep young learners engaged
Suitable for both classroom and home learning environments
Give your pupils the tools they need to become confident in their letter sounds with this delightful worksheet pack.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-learning-fun-maths-worksheet-bundle-13117292
Discover the fascinating journey of a pumpkin with our comprehensive educational resource designed for teachers and students alike. This engaging product includes everything you need to explore the life cycle of a pumpkin in an interactive and hands-on way.
Product Includes:
Lessons slides: 13 page pdf lesson slides which describe the lifecycle of a pumpkin using vibrant pictures.
5 Engaging Worksheets: Thoughtfully designed to guide students through the stages of a pumpkin’s life cycle, these worksheets feature a mix of activities that encourage critical thinking and creativity.
Answer Sheets: Make grading a breeze with our included answer sheets, ensuring you have everything you need to assess student understanding effectively.
Vocabulary Word Mat: Available in two formats—printer-friendly black and white and vibrant full-color—these mats are perfect for reinforcing key terms and concepts related to the pumpkin life cycle.
Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Cards: Enhance group work with our versatile card sets. Choose from two versions: one with labels attached for quick reference, and another with separate labels for an interactive matching activity. These cards are ideal for collaborative learning, display purposes, or as a hands-on learning tool.
Knowledge Organiser: This printable knowledge organiser helps students consolidate and retain key information about the pumpkin life cycle. With clearly defined sections, students can easily reference terms, stages, and key concepts learned throughout the unit. It’s designed to be an excellent revision tool, fostering both independent and group study sessions.
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or homeschooling, this resource makes learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin engaging and fun. Perfect for autumn-themed lessons or any time of year, it’s a must-have for any educator’s toolkit.
Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Math Fun Bundle, designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 pupils. This delightful set of 14 Christmas-themed worksheets is perfect for enhancing math skills through engaging and seasonal activities.
Bundle Includes:
14 Festive Worksheets: Each sheet features a vibrant Christmas theme to capture young learners’ imaginations while they practice essential math skills.
Color & Printer-Friendly Versions: Worksheets are provided in both full color and easy-to-print black and white formats, making them adaptable to any classroom or home setting.
Answer Sheets Included: Save time with comprehensive answer sheets for quick and easy assessment.
Bonus Game: Enjoy a festive game that can be played solo or with a friend, adding a fun, interactive element to learning.
Worksheet Topics:
Identifying Patterns: Help students recognize and create patterns with Christmas-themed visuals.
Creating Patterns: Encourage children to develop their own patterns using holiday motifs.
Identifying & Matching Numbers (0-10): Strengthen number recognition and matching skills with festive illustrations.
Identifying sets of more or less: embed those key skills
I Spy Counting: Engage in counting practice with Christmas-themed “I Spy” worksheets, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
Perfect for continuous provision in early years and key stage 1 classrooms, this bundle provides a festive twist on essential math skills, ensuring that learning is both fun and effective. Make your holiday season both merry and educational with these engaging worksheets.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-clip-cards-numbers-to-10-13094528
Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom with our festive-themed clip cards, perfect for helping students practice number recognition up to 10. Featuring adorable images of reindeer, mince pies, gingerbread men, and more, these 55 clip cards are an engaging way for students to subitize and recognize numbers in both digit and word form. Each card presents various visual representations, including ten frames and pictures, with three possible answers for students to choose from.
Students can select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg, or paper clip to the card. For added durability, consider laminating the cards so that students can use a dry erase marker to circle their answer—an ideal option for tough spot activities. Alternatively, print them on paper for students to complete and hand in as a quick and effective plenary at the end of a lesson. These versatile clip cards are a fun and festive way to reinforce key math skills during the holiday season!
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-clip-card-bundle-12570398
Explore our collection of 26 engaging cards designed to spark creativity and inspire hands-on construction activities around the theme of houses and homes. Each card features a bold image depicting a house or home along with a “I can build a …” challenge to engage students.
Perfect for stimulating imaginative building projects using LEGO, blocks, dough, or any other materials, these cards are sized at approximately A5. Their convenient size makes them ideal for tagging creations, use in tough spots, or incorporating into small world play.
Unleash endless creativity and learning with our Houses and Homes Construction Cards—an essential addition to any construction toolkit.
Included in the Pack:
26 cards featuring image
1 cover card for easy pack organization
Transform Your Outdoor Play Area with Our Mud Kitchen Resource Pack.
Get your mud kitchen ready for students with this comprehensive and engaging resource. Designed to inspire creativity and enhance outdoor learning, this pack includes everything you need to set up an inviting and educational mud kitchen.
What’s Inside:
Adorable Bunting: Add a touch of charm and excitement to your mud kitchen area with our cute bunting in natural hessian print.
Over 50 Labels: Keep everything organized and easy to find with a wide variety of labels. From kitchen tools to action cards, these labels make sure everything has its place.
Number Cards: Incorporate numeracy skills into playtime with our set of number cards. Perfect for counting ingredients or setting up shop in the mud kitchen!
Recipe Cards for writing: Encourage budding chefs to get creative with their culinary concoctions. These recipe cards provide fun and simple formats to get pupils writing and imagining.
Educational Benefits:
Literacy Skills: Promotes writing and reading through recipe creation and label recognition.
Numeracy Skills: Enhances number recognition and counting practice.
Creativity and Imagination: Sparks imaginative play and creativity in an engaging outdoor setting.
Social Skills: Encourages teamwork and communication among students as they play and cook together.
Equip your mud kitchen with this delightful and educational resource pack, and watch your students’ imaginations and skills flourish! Perfect for early years and primary school settings, this pack is a must-have for any outdoor learning environment.
You might also be interested in this free resource to create a construction area in your classroom:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12897587
Discover our Transport-themed Construction Cards.
Dive into a collection of 26 dynamic cards, offering captivating prompts for hands-on construction fun. Duel versions included: one with vibrant images paired with the corresponding word, while the other showcases the word alone, perfect for varied learning preferences.
Crafted to ignite imaginative construction adventures whether it’s with LEGO, blocks, dough, or any other materials you can think of. Sized at approximately A5, they fit seamlessly into any construction scenario, making them ideal for tagging creations, use in tough spots or with small world toys.
Unleash boundless creativity and learning with our Transport-themed Construction Cards—a must-have addition to any construction toolkit.
Included: 26 cards featuring image and word
26 cards with words only
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-construction-cards-13010833
Also this free resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-area-set-up-12897587
Introducing our CVC word Construction Cards. This comprehensive set features over 70 engaging cards, providing ample ideas and prompts for hands-on construction. Each set includes two versions: one with vivid images accompanied by the corresponding word, and the other solely featuring the written word. Designed to foster construction play, these cards also serve as a valuable tool for developing decoding skills among pupils.
Explore a multitude of construction materials such as LEGO, blocks, dough, and more with these versatile cards. Sized approximately A6, they are perfectly suited for tough spots or labeling pupils creations. Unlock endless possibilities for creative expression and skill-building with our CVC Construction Cards.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843
Available for free:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-area-set-up-12897587
Dive into the captivating realm of fish with these extensive teaching slides tailored for KS1 learners.
This 32-page PDF resource explores the attributes, environments, and distinctive features of fish, accompanied by vivid images and concise descriptions to captivate young minds. Delve further with included examples of writing on the topic, providing inspiration and guidance for students. Conclude your exploration with three interactive true or false questions, ideal for stimulating group conversations or summarizing the lesson.
Elevate writing exercises using provided examples and a convenient vocabulary mat.
Included:
32 page PDF teaching slides
vocabulary mat
You might also be interested in this resource on amphibians:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amphibians-for-ks1-12979841
or this resource on reptiles:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reptiles-for-ks1-13008455
This 28-page PDF guide explores the diverse characteristics, habitats, and distinctive features of reptiles, showcasing vivid imagery and concise descriptions crafted to captivate young minds. Concluding with three interactive true or false questions, it encourages lively group discussions and serves as an ideal conclusion to lessons.
Elevate writing exercises with provided exemplars and a convenient vocabulary mat, enriching learning experiences.
Included:
28-page PDF on Reptiles
Vocabulary mat
You might also be interested in this resource about amphibians:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12979841