5 pages of basic Christmas pictures such as Santa, a snowman, a candle and some mittens. There are 4 pictures on each page - these can be cut out into cards. Children can label the pictures, colour them in and cut them out. Enlarge for painting or collage. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.

6 examples of how lolly sticks, or popsicle sticks, can be used creatively in the classroom, cross curricular. There are 6 picture examples of ways in which the sticks can be used, linking art and design to topic work e.g. Animals and Transport. There are also links to literacy, reading, story telling, imaginative play and gift making. There is a simple planning sheet that teachers (or children) can use outlining the activity, objectives, resources needed and step by step instructions. The planning could be used as a unit of work or dipped in and out of as required.

Cut and laminate these cards for sorting games and making sets. Instruments can be sorted into: brass woodwind percussion keyboard string There are 24 instrument cards and 5 word cards.

Resources for children learning about musical instruments. The cards can be used as visual aids for singing songs such as I am the music man. These include: Sheet 1 - 12 colour instrument cards to name (duplicate for matching) Sheet 2 - 12 colour instrument cards with space for children to write the words The other sheets show two instruments per page A - a colour and a black and white instrument for children to colour in to make them the same B - black and white instruments - children can colour these and trace over the names of the instruments There are some common instruments such as guitar and drum and some less well known such as accordion and bagpipes

5 Nursery Rhyme Sheets to Read and Write with a Royal / London theme. Sheet 1 is for reading / colouring and sheet 2 is for children to trace over the words / colour in. Rhymes- Old King Cole The Queen of Hearts London’s Burning Oranges and Lemons London Bridge is falling down (2 verses) Links nicely to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.

12 Nursery Rhyme colour cards with 6 to a page. Page 1 and 3 show rhyme pictures with names. Page 2 and 4 has space for children to write. The Nursery Rhyme cards can be used in a variety of ways: Use as choosing boards where the children choose a rhyme to sing. Write underneath the colour pictures to name the rhymes. Cut out and match the rhyme cards. Use as visual aids or memory joggers. Add to displays.

32 colour cards the children can use to play a mime game. A child / pair or group can choose a card and mime for the rest of the class to guess. Points or stars can be allocated for correct answers. Play against the clock for more fun. Encourages speaking and listening, drama, using imagination and working in groups.

10 colour posters showing musical instruments for your displays or discussions.

Children will enjoy drawing these characters and naming them. Each picture has a letter next to it and children write the words in the grid. Page 1 is for children to make up names beginning with the associated letter. Pages 2 and 3 show pictures with their corresponding initial letter next to them.

5 worksheets to assess, teach or revise colours with your children. Sheet 1- children read the colour words and colour in the pictures accordingly. Sheet 2- children colour the 4 pictures as stated-blue, yellow, red or green. Sheet 3 - Children colour and count up to 5. Sheet 4 - children draw the correct number of coloured objects. Sheet 6-children practice writing the 4 colour words.

Brighten up your classroom displays with these Colours Display Cards. There is a landscape full page poster showing the word Colours. Next there are 4 pages each showing 4 different colours e.g. blue, green, red and yellow and indigo, rose, beige and gold. Cut out and laminate the cards and use in your teaching of colour such as colour sorting and for your displays. The final page is a template with the colour pencils border for children to use for writing or drawing.

6 black and white fictional sea creatures for children to observe, discuss and say what is ‘fishy’ about them. E.g. the octopus has 10 legs! Page 2 is a drawing and writing sheet. Children can design their own strange sea creature and write a short story about it.

Lots of ways of using this resource which links to art and design, colour, shape, pattern, matching and sorting activites as well as Valentine’s Day. There are heart shapes of 3 different sizes, each showing a different pattern / colours. Children can cut and match the hearts, recreate the patterns, use fabric collage to make similar patterns or draw / paint their own hearts. Children can trace around the dotted heart shapes. Hearts can be cut and pasted onto the outline templates. You could make a heart lotto game. There are 3 black and white template heart sheets for you or the children to use- 1 showing small hearts, 1 with 6 hearts to a page and 1 with 2 hearts to a page. A lovely resource for Valentine’s day to inspire children to make heart cards with different designs.

4 worksheets where children can practice their handwriting and fine motor skills. The images are linked to music and show musical instruments and notes.

10 placemats in black and white for children to decorate and make their own. There are 10 different themes for children to choose from, or use as an inspiration for designing their own: Dinosaurs, Flowers, Animals, Toys, Transport, Sports, Christmas, Easter, Birthday and Halloween. There is a template that children can add their own theme to and one that children can trace and complete. These make handy additions to your themed or celebrations resources or for a quick wet play activity! Once completed, the placemats can be laminated and used for parties and celebrations.

Here is a fun and creative activity for KS1 children to explore art and design through “20 Design Ideas on Paper.” This resource includes a variety of design ideas: a book cover, t-shirt, ID card, birthday card, plate, stamp, photo frame, floral wreath, for sale poster, gift tag, socks, Christmas stocking, vase, Easter card, new baby poster, gift box, lunch box, butterfly, bird house, and wanted poster. Each page features a picture idea for the design, sparking children’s imaginations, along with a blank template for them to draw their own design. The activity can be extended by providing children with the materials to design and make. This activity can be linked to topics in other subjects, such as creating a “wanted poster” in a history lesson or designing an Easter card in a religious education class, providing a cross-curricular approach to learning.

Music Magic: Exploring Genres is an engaging resource designed for Key Stage 1 children to explore and enjoy various music genres. This 10-page resource features a different genre on each page: Rock and Roll, Reggae, Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop, Country, Pop, Heavy Metal, Opera, and Latin. Each page presents a colour disc representing the genre, alongside a black-and-white version for children to colour in. Children can cut out and match the black-and-white discs with their coloured counterparts, and they can also duplicate and cut out the colour cards for additional matching fun. This resource supports musical education and artistic expression, providing an interactive way for young learners to discover and appreciate a wide range of musical styles. You may also want to use the discs to make a choice board where children select which genre they would like to listen to or find out about.

A fun, practical dance activity for young children. There is an activity sheet which gives suggestions for using the resources. There are 6 children and they each have a different move which is animated on the PPT. There are flashcards of the children performing their moves to copy, cut out and laminate. Children practice the moves and make combinations individually or in groups and then perform them. Add some music that fits and this makes a lovely lesson ending. Follow up with children coming up with their own moves and combinations.

3 sets of colour story cards for young children to inspire their imagination and story telling. set 1 - 8 character cards - green border set 2 - 8 homes cards - blue border set 3 - magic cards - red border The cards all come in 2 sizes. Children can select a card from each set and make up a simple story. Children can work in pairs or groups or with an adult to scribe as required.