Step by step instructions to make a pop-up Eid-ul-Fitr card. Text and images courtesy of myramadanfun.com

Mindmap set out in 6 areas of learning + role-play. Road, rail, air and water transport covered. Activity ideas for a vehicle-based topic. Indoor and outdoor activities included.

Topic planner mindmap covering the job of a postal clerk, post-person, Post Office and sorting office roles and role-play, as well as writing opportunities

Great ideas if you are planning to set up a florist in your role-play corner.

Topic planner mindmap covering children's experiences of new babies. Activity ideas across the 6 areas of learning, including role-play baby clinic and learning to look after a new baby.

Covers Funnybones (skeleton), Elmer (similarities and differences) and Owl Babies (needs).

Early Years topic planner covering the 6 areas of learning, and suggested activities to be covered.

Topic planner mindmap covering Hallowe'en, focussing on book Pumpkin Soup. Non-fiction instructional text - reading, sequencing, writing and doing, as well as other activities.

A mindmap of ideas for cross curricular teaching of Jack and the Beanstalk and Spring for the Early Years.

A song to the tune of Twinkle twinkle little star to thank mums for all they do for us. Words by Laurie Patsalides.

An introduction (based on Scholastic's Festival Facts Holi) ton the Hindu festival of Holi. To be used in conjunction with the story of Prahlad and Holika. Holi is the festival of colours, and is celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder and water.

Step by step instructions to make a snowy trees picture using chalk or oil pastels.

Different patterned beebot (15x15cm) cards.

Objectives taken straight from the EYFS Development Matters, split into 30-50 months, 40-60+ months and Early Learning Goals

Objectives taken straight from the EYFS Development Matters, split into 30-50 months, 40-60+ months and Early Learning Goals

Topic planner mindmap to outline mini topic content. Some ideas are adult-led and some child initiated, although this is not indicated here. Hope my plans are of use to others. Happy New Year xx

Mindmap topic planner for all 6 areas of learning. Focussed on general Chinese New Year ideas, plus the Year of the Rabbit.

An activity plan for a baby-clinic themed role-play

A role-play assistance sheet designed to be kept in the topic resource box to help teachers and TAs/NNs set up the role-play area with the kids. Suggested resource list and possible scenarios

Adult assistance card for supporting role-play. Includes resources, suggested scenarios, vocabulary and extension idea