This resource is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, aiming to enrich science lessons with hands-on activities that promote close observation, sorting skills, speaking and listening and critical thinking. The collection comprises 13 distinct sets of colourful cards. Each worksheet containing 6 cards that present a visual dichotomy for children to explore and sort. Children sort into 2 sets per sheet. The pages include contrasting sorting concepts such as plastic or wood, metal or woollen, crispy or smooth, hot or cold, sticky or soft, furry or smooth, and shiny or dull, among others. The resource also includes a final sorting sheet where children are encouraged to draw or paste items, creating their own sets based on the sorting principles they’ve learned, such as hot and cold.

This resource aims to make learning about shapes an interactive, fun, and comprehensive experience for young children, laying a solid foundation for their understanding of geometry and the world around them. Materials Included: Curved Shapes and Lines Cards: A set of 5 sheets each showing 12 colour cards with items with curved lines, straight lines, or shapes. These can be used to discuss the concept of curves and lines in both natural and man-made objects. Activity Worksheet: A final worksheet that allows children to draw or paste pictures of items with curved, straight, or mixed lines and shapes. This worksheet can serve as a review of the concepts learned. Instructions for Use: Cutting and Sorting: Begin by cutting out the cards on each of the five pages. Laminate them for durability if desired. Categorization Activities: Use the cards to engage children in sorting activities. They can sort by type of line (curved vs. straight), by shape, or by whether the object is natural or man-made. Matching Game: Duplicate the cards for a matching game, encouraging children to find pairs of similar shapes or lines. Shape Recognition: Use the shapes-only cards to focus on pure shape recognition, discussing sides, angles, and properties. Creative Application: Utilize the worksheet for children to apply what they’ve learned by drawing or pasting in items that match the discussed categories. Field Trip: If possible, organize a short walk or field trip around the school to identify shapes in the real world, enhancing the connection between the lesson and everyday life.

12 colour picture cards, with an Easter / Spring theme, to cut and match to the number cards provided, 1 to 12.

A counting and matching activity for young children with an Easter theme. Sheet one shows numbers from 1 to 10 for children to trace over and cut out. Sheet two and three show 2 versions of Easter egg cards from 1 to 10 to cut out. Sheet three is a template for children to design, count and colour in the Easter eggs. Scissors, pencils, crayons or felt pens are all you will need for this activity. Cut and laminate for reusing in class.

Show this counting activity on the Smart Board and/or print off the sheets for children to use in their counting/number lessons. Count, colour, cut and order Easter Eggs from 1 to 8. There are also 2 outline egg shapes for children to draw their own cartoon eggs.

A fun activity for Easter where children count and colour the eggs on the Easter egg tree. Links to colour, pattern, data handling and numbers. There are 4 worksheets: Children count how many of each egg are on the tree and then colour them according to the code given. They write the number next to the eggs. Children count the eggs on the tree and use their own colours to colour them in and write the numbers. Children add eggs to the tree and write how many of each added. Children make their own egg tree.

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.

A simple counting activity with an Easter egg theme. There are 3 lots of cards to cut out, match or order Numbers with eggs Numbers Number Words Boardmaker licenced

A colour and black and white Easter worksheet where children count the eggs in the nests and write the numbers in the boxes. There is a flashcard for each of the eggs in the nests from 1 to 5. Children can colour these in and they make a really nice wall display. Or laminate the coloured in cards and use them for ordering, counting or matching. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.

A counting and number activity with an Easter egg theme. Cut out the 6 flashcards and these can be used on displays or for children to order from 1 to 6. Laminate for durability. Children can count out mini eggs to go with each number flashcard. There is also an activity where children can cut out the 6 small Easter egg flashcards and glue them to the number template sheet included.

‘Count, Colour, and Design Easter Eggs’ is a resource designed specifically for Early Years and KS1 children. There is a planning sheet outlining the 3 lessons, objectives, resources needed and step by step instructions. The resource combines the festive spirit of Easter with learning objectives including colour recognition, counting to 20, following instructions, and creativity. Through the 3 activities, children will have the opportunity to match colours on Easter eggs, follow specific colouring instructions, create unique designs, and practice basic counting.

A lovely slide show to share with your children at Spring or Easter. There are 10 beautiful images of Easter to talk about and count together.

A power point presentation for use when teaching children the time. This one shows o’clock, but can be altered by turning the clock hands for any times you want. The question and answer is animated and these appear on a click of the key or use of a switch: ‘Can you tell me the time please?’ ‘It’s three o’clock’. The final page is a clock template for children to make their own. Print these on card and laminate. Add split pins for the hands. Children can then make the times indicated on the PPT.

A set of cards based on this popular rhyme - There was an old woman who swallowed a fly. Included are colour and black and white versions of the animals the old woman eats and the old woman herself. Children can write the words on the black and white versions and colour the pictures to make their own set of cards to sequence. Copy, cut and laminate the cards for matching and sequencing games.

A set of numeral cards in colour from 0 to 10 and a set in black and white. Each sheet shows a colour and black and white card to cut out / colour/match. There is also a sheet showing all the colour cards in a small version and one with all the black and white cards in a small version. These like nice laminated on your displays or you can use them as visual aids /flashcards or worksheets for children to colour in.

A fun approach to learning to tell the time with a game for young children. There are 36 cards each showing different clocks, analog and digital. Show each card and children can read the times. If they find the 12 O’clock card it is dinner time! You could duplicate this card so that it appears more than once!

A slide presentation for you Smartboard or print out as individual activity sheets - laminate so they can be re-used. This activity encourages children to think and closely observe. They can work as a class or in groups or pairs to discuss and answer the questions. Activities include finding the differences and similarities, finding the odd one out and sorting into groups.

Here are 10 worksheets where children choose 2/3 or 4 colours and use these to make the pictures on each sheet different.

EYFS or KS1 game of dominoes with a Fruit theme. 18 pages with 4 dominoes to a page. There are some blank templates included in case you want to add more fruits or the children can draw some of their own.

1 set of number cards to 6 and 6 sets of picture cards to cut, laminate and use for counting, matching, sequencing, number work. Each picture has a geometric design.