Here are 10 baby animals for children to find in a word search grid. An answer sheet is included. Baby animals include cygnets, goslings, kids and piglets. There is a sheet where children can mark off the animals as they find them. This sheet can be laminated and then reused to save paper / printing. There is also a labelling sheet where children name and label 6 of the colour baby animals.

An Alphabet interactive learning resource for the EYFS and KS1 children. Each of the 26 cards showcases a letter of the alphabet accompanied by an animal whose name starts with that particular letter. You’ll find a blend of both familiar and more exotic animals such as the Quokka and Impalas. The animals and letters are presented in a white outline on a colourful habitat background. Children are invited to personalise the cards by colouring in these white sections. These cards can also be used to create an alphabet frieze around your classroom, thereby reinforcing alphabet and animal knowledge. As the children colour in their cards, they can then attach them to the frieze. Links with Phonics, Animals and their Habitats.

This resource includes planning, a sample book review, key elements of a book review cards, sentence starters and 2 book review templates for children to use. You could use the planning (which includes learning objectives, resources, activity outline, and conclusion) or just use the resources you want. Children will enjoy reading the review of a fictitious story and author - Dizzy the Dinosaur. Extend the activity by asking children to write a short story about Dizzy the Dinosaur and his adventures.

An alphabet literacy based workbook for SEND children and suitable for EYFS and KS1. Boardmaker licenced with symbols. A resource linked to both Christmas, the alphabet and phonics. Each page shows a different letter of the alphabet. Children name the pictures on each page, say the sounds, spell and write the letters and words. The pictures/symbols link to Christmas e.g. A is for angel and G is for gift.

This lesson plan offers a fun approach to teaching the alphabet and phonics to young children, with a Flower or Garden theme. There is a planning sheet with suggestions for using the resources provided. These include a sheet for each letter of the alphabet, showing a flower with 7 petals and 7 pictures beginning with the given sound. There is a blank flower on each page that the children can draw in or write the words corresponding to the pictures. The first sheet is coloured in as an example to share with children. This is based on the letter S and shows written words corresponding to the pictures. Creating a Learning Display: The culminating Class Alphabet Garden display suggested in the planning, serves as a visual reinforcement of the lessons learned, making the classroom an engaging learning environment.

This resource is a tool to help children not only understand the story of Rosy and Ryan and their first day at school, but also relate to their feelings and prepare themselves for their journey into school life. This story focuses around twins Rosy and Ryan as they prepare for their first day of school. Their mother, Janet, provides them with five helpful tips to ensure they enjoy their first day and make the most out of their school experience. Activities associated with the story: Circle or Colour the Faces: Children are presented with a series of faces displaying different emotions. They are asked to circle or colour the faces that represent how they feel about starting school, encouraging them to express their emotions and fostering emotional literacy. Write 3 Tips: Based on the story, children are asked to write down three tips they would give to a new child to help them settle into school. This task encourages reflection, understanding, and empathy towards others. Draw Rosy and Ryan: Children are encouraged to draw their interpretations of Rosy and Ryan on their first day of school. This fosters creativity and allows children to visualize and connect with the story’s characters. Comprehension Questions: A list of simple questions about the story is provided to assess and enhance the children’s comprehension skills. This promotes critical thinking, understanding, and engagement with the story. This resource is designed for teachers and parents alike to guide young children into understanding and preparing for the school environment. The resource uses symbols. Boardmaker licenced.

This 26-page resource introduces young learners to the world of transport while developing essential literacy skills. Each worksheet features: • A large outline letter for tracing (A-Z) • A transport vehicle (e.g., A for Ambulance, B for Bus) with an illustration to colour • A short rhyme to support reading and writing (Children trace over the dotted words) Designed to link transport themes with early literacy, this resource supports letter recognition, handwriting, and vocabulary building. Suitable for EYFS and KS1

My Groundhog Day Workbook is a resource designed for EYFS and KS1 learners, offering seven worksheets that introduce the tradition of Groundhog Day while developing early literacy, numeracy, and creativity skills. What’s Inside: Groundhog’s Big Day Poem: A simple poem to share with the class, with traceable words to support handwriting. & 3. Writing Frames: A colour and black-and-white frame for children to retell the Groundhog Day story or write their own poem. Colouring Sheet: Five groundhogs for children to colour. Counting Activity: A fun sheet where children count and colour groundhogs in groups from 1 to 5. Flashcards (Colour): 12 colourful groundhog-themed cards to laminate for matching or memory games. Flashcards (Black & White): The same set in black and white for children to colour, cut, and match themselves. Objectives and Links: • Literacy: Develop reading, writing, and storytelling skills through poems, tracing, and creative writing. • Maths: Build early counting and number recognition skills. • Expressive Arts: Encourage creativity through colouring and matching activities. • Cultural Awareness: Introduce children to the tradition of Groundhog Day, exploring its link to seasons and weather. Links to Groundhog Day this February.

This “Magical Mystery at Halloween” resource is a lesson idea designed for EYFS and KS1 children to explore Halloween traditions through engaging activities. It includes: • Lesson Plan: Introduces Halloween symbols and traditions through interactive exploration of a mystery box containing miniature pumpkins, spooky creatures, and a magical potion. • Colour Flashcards: Features 8 colour images of pictures related to the story with a Halloween theme. • Story: “The Friendly Ghost and the Magical Halloween Mystery Box” – Follow Gary, the friendly ghost, as he discovers and learns about Halloween elements, sharing his findings with his friends. This resource combines storytelling, hands-on activities, and visual aids for a fun, educational Halloween experience.

This literacy resource is designed for KS1 and SEND children, focusing on consonant blends with the letter ‘L’. The main objectives are to enhance phonetic recognition, improve handwriting, and support spelling skills. Symbols and images are incorporated to aid comprehension and engagement, ensuring the resource is accessible for all learners(Boardmaker Licenced). The resource includes 10 worksheets: 5 in colour and 5 in black and white. Each worksheet targets specific two-letter blends: Page 1 covers “bl” and “cl”, Page 2 focuses on “fl” and “gl”, Page 3 addresses “pl” and “sl”. Pages 4 and 5 are assessment pages, combining various blends: “pl”, “gl”, “cl”, and “fl” on Page 4, and “bl”, “sl”, “fl”, and “gl” on Page 5. Children are prompted to write words under pictures, with each word shown along the right side in dotted form for tracing.

A Christmas tracing activity set of resources with 60 Festive Pictures for Pencil Control Mastery. There are 10 pages in total, with 6 pictures to trace and colour on each. An engaging resource crafted for EYFS, SEND, and KS1 children. This collection offers a blend of 60 Christmas-themed pictures, each designed with dashed lines to give children the opportunity to refine their pencil control skills. The collection of pictures includes Christmas jumpers, socks, snowmen, and Christmas stockings. This resource enhances fine motor skills whilst bringing the fun of Christmas into your classroom.

Delve into this engaging way to introduce phonics to KS1 learners or to consolidate or assess knowledge and learning. This resource includes a collection of 9 creative games, each built around the theme of phonics, using tumbling tower blocks. These activities bolster skills like recognizing initial sounds, blending sounds to form words, sequencing the alphabet, and familiarizing children with picture and letter recognition. The lessons / activities planned have clear objectives, a list of resources, and straightforward steps for the games themselves. For teachers, the activities require minimal preparation time and so are easily integrated into the daily routine. For learners these games provide opportunity for fun and teamwork.

A set of cards with a camera theme for your phonics and handwriting work. Each camera / card has a picture / photograph, colouring pictures and letters to overwrite. Encourages fine motor and pencil control. Activity Idea Cut and laminate the cards and add dry markers. Place these in the writing corner for children to use, wipe and reuse. Extension Useful little homework task for when you are teaching about a specific letter of the alphabet.

A complete set of alphabet worksheets from A to Z. Each worksheet shows a picture, the word in American Sign Language, the word to trace and the word to colour within the lines. Suitable for children with additional needs and Kindergarten children learning to recognise letters, read and write the alphabet. The worksheets have a Spring / Summer theme.

This KS1 literacy resource is designed to inspire young writers by linking phonics, reading, and creative storytelling. The pack includes 26 alphabet-themed worksheets, each featuring a large outline letter, a cursive writing prompt (e.g., “A is for Aladdin”) for children to trace over, and an accompanying picture or scene to spark imagination. To support story development and writing, a suggested word bank is provided, offering key vocabulary for each letter. Additionally, sentence starters tailored to each letter help guide children in crafting their own imaginative stories. This resource encourages independent and creative writing while reinforcing letter recognition, phonics, and storytelling skills in an engaging and accessible way.

First ABC Colouring Pages introduces young learners to the alphabet through colouring, tracing, and word recognition. Each of the 26 pages features a large, outlined letter to trace and colour, along with 4 to 5 simple pictures that begin with the featured letter (e.g., T is for teapot, tiger, toes, tea, and television). This resource supports phonics, handwriting, and fine motor development, reinforcing letter sounds and spelling. Tracing helps with letter formation and early writing skills. Ideal for classrooms, home learning, and activity stations, these pages encourage interactive learning. Extend activities with sound hunts, letter formation games, and rhyming fun to deepen understanding in a playful way.

Introduce children to the alphabet through this food-themed colouring resource. Each of the 26 pages features a large, outlined letterof the alphabet, alongside a single food item that begins with that letter (e.g., S is for Strawberry, Y is for Yogurt, Z is for Zucchini). Children can trace the letters and the cursive sentences, colour the pictures, and explore new food vocabulary while reinforcing letter recognition, phonics, and fine motor skills. Suitable for EYFS, KS1, and home learning, this ‘foodie fun’ resource makes learning the alphabet both fun and tasty!