This is a fun way to learn or consolidate phonics and key Christmas words. There are different dice so children can match in a range of ways e.g. words to initial sounds, pictures to words and pictures to sounds. Easy game to make - you just need scissors and copies of the sheets. Print on thin card or paste sheets onto card.

4 ways to count this Christmas with 3 colour sheets and 1 for children to count and colour themselves. Numbers up to 10. Children count and write the number in the boxes below the pictures.

Children enjoy this task where they closely observe the picture which shows 20 things beginning with a ‘S’ at Christmas time. Children can work in pairs or groups or as a whole class. There is a word grid where they can tick off the pictures they find. They could also match the colour pictures to the main one. These can be cut into cards or left as a board. The next sheet shows the 20 pictures with words underneath. The final sheet is for children to write the words underneath the pictures. Cut out and laminate the picture and word cards for matching games.

Children enjoy this task where they closely observe the picture which shows 20 things beginning with a P at Christmas time. Children can work in pairs or groups or as a whole class. There is a word grid where they can tick off the pictures they find. They could also match the colour pictures to the main one. These can be cut into cards or left as a board. The next sheet shows the 20 pictures with words underneath. The final sheet is for children to write the words underneath the pictures. Cut out and laminate the picture and word cards for matching games.

Children enjoy this task where they closely observe the picture which shows 20 things beginning with a T at Christmas time. Children can work in pairs or groups or as a whole class. There is a word grid where they can tick off the pictures they find. They could also match the colour pictures to the main one. These can be cut into cards or left as a board. The next sheet shows the 20 pictures with words underneath. The final sheet is for children to write the words underneath the pictures. Cut out and laminate the picture and word cards for matching games.

A colouring resource for Christmas where children can also learn about alphabetical order, read, write and use their speaking and listening skills. Included are activity grids and suggested activities. Suggested Activities: Name each picture and say the initial sound 2.Colour the pictures 3.Write the words / draw a picture under the words in the grid 4.Draw a picture next to the initial sound or complete the word on the grid 5.Cut out the word cards from the grid and put them into alphabetical order

5 different worksheets all showing 12 Christmas pictures to colour in and label. Children can use their phonics skills to write the initial sounds or the words. You could have a word bank or spelling books to support children that need this.

Link these activity sheets to your phonics work. Each sheet shows a different letter of the alphabet for children to sound, colour, trace and locate on the alphabet line. Children could think of gifts for Christmas or associated things beginning with each letter and write or draw them on the sheets. Once all the sheets are completed you could laminate them and use as a lovely Christmas display or alphabet frieze.

20 sheets that can be laminated and added to your writing corner each with a Christmas theme. Children can use dry markers to trace over the Christmas words. Alternatively, use as the basis for children to make their own posters or Christmas cards. Supports handwriting and fine motor control.

15 Christmas character cards which can be duplicated, cut out and used for matching games. There are 5 worksheets each showing 3 of the colour characters. Children can read and write the sentences. They can copy the sentences or write another sentence of their own to describe the characters. The characters can also be cut out and used for decorating or making Christmas cards.

*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A simple activity for Christmas linked to your phonics work. The sheet shows a symbol for each letter of the alphabet for children to sound and colour in. There is a word box included. Children could cut out and order the picture symbols and write the words beneath.

12 different designs of bookmarks for children to cut out and make. Print or stick on thin card. Double side. Children can colour in the pictures and write the greetings. The bookmarks can then be laminated. Add Christmas ribbon or yarn.

Add this resource to your Christmas toolbox! Links to the Alphabet, phonics and Christmas. Each of the 3 pages shows black and white symbols or pictures related to Christmas. There is a picture for each letter of the alphabet. Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures. These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet. Boardmaker licenced.

A set of 10 Christmas Story Starter templates designed to spark imagination and develop writing skills for your EYFS and KS1 children.

10 colouring sheets for Nursery / EYFS children with a Christmas Tree theme. Each sheet offers children the opportunity to practice their reading and handwriting skills. Children colour the pictures and trace the writing.

This resource is designed to combine the fundamentals of phonics with the festive spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the letter ‘T’. It offers six activity ideas ranging from visual recognition tasks like labeling and colouring pictures to more kinaesthetic tasks such as the ‘T Dance’. Planning comes together with objectives, a list of required resources, and a step-by-step approach. There are: 8 Christmas themed Colour and black and white flash cards A labelling and a writing sheet The letter ‘T’ template outlines Pictures and Symbols are included. Suitable for SEND/EYFS and KS1. The resource can be used as a unit of work or stand alone activities and worksheets. Boardmaker licenced.

This Christmas-themed lesson plan for EYFS and KS1 uses alphabet cards to blend learning with festive fun. The resource includes a planning sheet with activities, objectives, materials needed, step by step instructions and assessment. There is a card for each letter of the alphabet related to Christmas in black and white. Activities include: Initial Sounds Discussion: Children identify letters and initial sounds on each card, enhancing phonemic awareness. Colouring and Cutting: Develops fine motor skills through colouring and cutting. Group Card Matching: Promotes teamwork and letter recognition as children match alphabet cards in small groups. Alphabetical Order Game: Encourages understanding of alphabetical sequence through a collaborative sorting activity. Create a Story: Fosters creativity and language skills as each child contributes to a story based on their card.

This resource is designed to combine the fundamentals of phonics with the festive spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the letter ‘S’. It offers six activity ideas ranging from visual recognition tasks like labeling and colouring pictures to more kinaesthetic tasks such as the ‘S Snow Dance’. Planning comes together with objectives, a list of required resources, and a step-by-step approach. There are: 8 Christmas themed Colour and black and white flash cards A labelling and a writing sheet The letter S template outlines Pictures and Symbols are included. Suitable for SEND/EYFS and KS1. The resource can be used as a unit of work or stand alone activities and worksheets. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource is designed to combine the fundamentals of phonics with the festive spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the letter ‘P’. It offers six activity ideas ranging from visual recognition tasks like labelling and colouring pictures to more kinaesthetic tasks such as the ‘P’ shape Dance’. Planning comes together with objectives, a list of required resources, and a step-by-step approach. There are: 8 Christmas themed Colour and black and white flash cards A labelling and a writing sheet The letter ‘P’ template outlines Pictures and Symbols are included. Suitable for SEND/EYFS and KS1. The resource can be used as a unit of work or stand alone activities and worksheets. Boardmaker licenced.

A fun colouring and matching activity for EYFS and KS1 at Christmas. There are 10 work sheets. Each one shows a colour version of a Christmas picture and a matching black and white one. Children can colour in the pictures the same, or use their own choice of colours. They can also trace the writing for each picture. The pictures then make lovely Christmas cards.