Here is a writing activity for children learning to write lists. Links to writing, reading, Ourselves, Me and PSHE. Page 1 shows lists of words children could choose from for their writing or they can come up with their own ideas and suggestions. Page 2 is for children to complete the sentences and write a list of 7 things they like. Page 3 is for children to write 7 things they dislike.

A fun activity linked to colour, counting and Oceans and Seas. Each page shows 6 fish. There is a mixed group of fish on page 1 and then the following sets of colour fish on the following sheets: blue, purple, yellow, green, orange and red. Cut out the fish to make flashcards for sorting and matching. Children can use the black and white version of the sheet to add their colour sets to or to colour in.

A fun activity linked to colour, counting, animals and Oceans and Seas. Each page shows 6 whales. There is a mixed group of whales on page 1 and then the following sets of colour whales on the following sheets: grey, purple, yellow, green, orange and red. Cut out the whales to make flashcards for sorting and matching. Children can use the black and white version of the sheet to add their colour sets to, or to colour in.

15 Christmas characters to colour in. All the characters represent Santa’s little helpers. There are 2 characters per A4 page. The final page includes a colour picture of Santa. The characters could be duplicated, printed and used as matching cards. They could also form the basis of Christmas cards or make a class frieze.

A free poster to save you time at the festive season. There are 2 colour posters on one page, print, cut and fill in the details of where and when the Christmas jumper day will be held.

19 different outlines of faces for children to complete. Children can draw or paint in features and feelings. Each page shows a large outline face with 2 small faces. Here, children could experiment with different skin tones, eye colour and expressions. Link to Ourselves, All about me, Art and Design and Feelings.

This resource links with SEN, Healthy Lifestyles, Looking after Ourselves, People who Help us, Me, Ourselves, Feelings and Literacy: reading, writing and speaking and listening. There are two communication boards - I don’t feel well and At the Hospital. I don’t feel well - this board shows children displaying a range of emotions when they are unwell. At the Hospital board - this board shows words of things/people that you might find at the hospital. There is a matching worksheet for each board where children write a word or phrase beneath the 12 colour pictures. Page 5 asks children to think of words and phrases a doctor might say to them and complete the boxes by writing in their own words. Page 6 shows a nurse instead of a doctor. Again children fill in the empty boxes with their own words or phrases. A useful resource for children who may be experiencing medical problems or may have to visit a hospital. Use together with social stories.

Here are 10 worksheets linked to feelings, ourselves and emotional literacy. Each sheet has 4 scenarios for children to read. They then draw a picture to show how they would feel about each one. There are example faces at the top of each page showing feeling and emotions. Children can select from these or draw their own. The scenarios can be cut out and used as cards to discuss in group work or in pairs. Cards can also be sorted under different headings such as angry, sad, happy and excited. The activity encourages children to use and enhance their vocabulary around feelings. As an extension, children could make up their own scenarios. These can be compiled into a set of cards for discussion work. This activity is also a handy resource for play therapists and for working with children with behaviour difficulties.

10 designs of Valentine’s Day Colouring Sheets for EYFS and KS1. These can also be made into cards for that special someone!

10 designs of St Valentine’s Day Borders for children to write or draw on.

Here are 20 Valentine’s Day Card Making Ideas. Children can cut out and use the cards themselves or use the ideas as an inspiration for designing and making their own.

A resource linked to Seasons, Weather, Special Days, Celebrations, Time, Number and Sequencing. There are 12 flashcards - 2 to a page, showing each month from January to December with a picture that represents that month or Season. The same flashcards are in a smaller version with 2 sets to 1 page. There is a worksheet where children cut and sequence the small cards and they can cut and paste onto the template worksheet and / or, match to the number cards from 1 to 12. A nice back to school activity for January to start the new year off.

2 worksheets where children label the 4 pictures and write a sentence about St Valentine’s Day. there are also 2 mini cards to cut out and make with inserts.

2 different card designs for your children to celebrate Valentine’s day. Each card is in colour and also in black and white. Children can decide which to use, cut and paste onto folded card for an original Valentine card / message.

A set of resources with a Senses theme suitable for SEND pupils and KS1. Boardmaker symbols are included. Page 1 shows sample resources included. Pages 2/3 - A Sensory Table outline to use with the small cut out colour card collection shown on page 3. Pages 4 -7 are sets of 6 cards related to each of the senses: sound, smell, touch, taste, sight and a set of shape cards included. Cut and laminate the cards and children can use them to indicate what they see, hear, smell, taste or touch. The cards can be cut up and used together with a collection of the relevant objects that are easily accessible. You could use a feely bag, a blindfold or a box with armholes cut out for children to reach inside. The next page is a set of questions to cut out and use. Finally there is a poster to talk about related to the senses. Children could make their own posters. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.

Dinosaur lovers will enjoy colouring in the 15 picture cards of Dinosaurs, cutting and matching them to the colour versions. The second activity is a set of 8 black and white dinosaurs for children to colour in match to the colour version.

This is a money activity where children count up to £68 in pounds. Kim is going on holiday and has written her shopping list. Children use the visual price list to help them work out how much money Kim will need altogether. Page 2 shares Kim’s story and gives space for children to work out their answers.

4 worksheets for children to talk about, name the fruits and colour them in. Sheet 1 asks children to write the names of the 6 fruits in the picture.

6 colourful birthday card designs for children to use to make birthday cards or to give them ideas for their own designs. Each design shows the front of a birthday card and an outline for children to either write in, draw in or copy the design.

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.