This ‘Animal’ teaching resource is designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) children to explore and learn about animals in a fun and engaging way. The resource includes 20 worksheets, each showcasing three coloured animals alongside three matching black and white animals, providing a total of 60 animal cards. The worksheets can be used as they are and /or the colour cards can be laminated and cut out for matching and sorting games. The accompanying lesson plans outline 5 structured activities with objectives, resources needed, and step-by-step instructions. The lessons are designed to help children identify and name animals, sort them by habitat, group similar animals, engage in creative art projects, and enhance their phonetic awareness. These activities encourage collaborative learning and individual creativity and link to Animals and their habitats, Sorting and Matching and Phonics.

This resource for EYFS and KS1 is centred around the theme “Ourselves / Me” and linked to clothing, matching and speaking and listening. The resource includes 10 pages with 6 colour cards on each. There are 5 children featured and each child has 12 cards showing different outfits / activities, allowing children to engage in observation and speaking and listening activities. By carefully observing the pictures, children can discuss the characters and their outfits, speculating about their interests, such as reading books, singing, or playing football. They can talk about their own similarities and differences. Teachers can duplicate, cut out, and laminate the cards for versatile use in matching games and activities. Examples include playing pairs, matching children with similar interests, or identifying outfits appropriate for different seasons or occasions. This interactive resource fosters observation, discussion, and social interaction among children.

Children can play matching games with these colourful animal cards. The animal cards are in the shape of a phone and there are a total of 18 different animals. There is also a blank template that children can use to make their own animal cards or design the screen page of a phone. Cut out, duplicate and laminate the cards for durability.

A maths unit of work for EYFS and KS1 which comes with planning for 6 simple activities: Button Sorting Button Counting Button Matching Button Sequencing Button Ordering Button Addition and Subtraction- numbers 1 to 10. There are 4 worksheets included to supplement practical work with buttons. Shapes or counters could also be used. There are also 3 colour sheets that children can cut up for button sorting, counting and matching games.

3 worksheets where children can practice and improve their handwriting / fine motor skills. Sheet 1: Numbers from 1 to 5 Sheet 2: Numbers 5 to 10 Sheet 3: Numbers 1 to 10. Children can also cut out and sequence the numbers.

2 worksheets for children to fine tune their tracing and cutting skills whilst learning about 2D shapes - Circles and Squares.

“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape. Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills. The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words. To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas: Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find. Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class. Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.

A set of resources based on Homes and linked to Ourselves, Number to 8 and Writing /Labelling. Suitable for EYFS and KS1. Counting, Cutting and Ordering Children cut out the houses and position them in order from 1 to 8. There is a black and white version of this worksheet and a colour version. Children can also draw or glue houses on the number sheet showing boxes from 1 to 8. Labelling Furniture/ Rooms On this worksheet, children can name the items of furniture and label them. Alternatively, they can write the names of the rooms where the furniture can be found. There is a colour and a black and white version of the labelling sheet.

A resource where children colour in the character cards showing the days of the week. They then cut these out and place in order. There is a worksheet with small character cards and there are larger flashcards which could also be used for matching, display, visual reference or sequencing activities. Children can also trace within the lines of the days of the week on the character cards.

Engage your EYFS and KS1 children with this “Ducks in Hats” flashcard collection. The set includes 10 sheets, each featuring 12 ducks, each adorned with a different hat. Additionally, there is a separate set of Hat Flashcards for children to match with the ducks. This set includes 6 pages of colourful flashcards, each featuring 24 different hats. Children can look carefully for the matching hats, looking out for any that are missing, similar, different or duplicated. The hats on their own offer opportunities lots of opportunities for matching and sorting. Also included are a sheet of colour ducks for children to add or draw hats on, and a black-and-white copy for children to colour in and draw hats. The flashcards can be duplicated, cut out, and laminated for durability, offering endless activities such as matching, sorting, counting and pattern recognition. The flashcards link to lessons on data handling, clothing, fashion, animals, colours, number and patterns.

Enhance your topic resources with this Hats Flashcards resource! This set includes 6 pages of colourful flashcards, each featuring 24 different hats. Suitable for EYFS and KS1, these flashcards can be used for a variety of games and activities. Children can cut, sort, and match the hats, such as organizing by colour (e.g., all red hats), type (e.g., crowns, Christmas hats), and more. Duplicate the flashcards for matching games to reinforce memory and recognition skills. Additionally, a blank template with empty boxes allows children to draw their own hats or stick in their collections, fostering creativity and personal expression. This resource links with topics on clothing, seasons, colours, data handling, and numbers. Cut and laminate so that you can use the resource in different ways and again and again.

A resource with World Oceans Day in mind. There are 10 flashcards related to the Ocean in colour and in black and white with shells, boats, fish, dolphins and more associated pictures. Cut these out and use them as visual aids or add to displays. Children can also count the objects and order the cards from 1 to 10. There is an activity sheet included where children cut and order the pictures/numbers from 1 to 10. The pictures can be glued in order onto the final template which shows numbers from 1 to 10.

This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of Tennis Ball characters wearing different hats, this resource provides a hands-on approach to data analysis. There is a sheet of questions for children to fill in e.g. how many Tennis Ball characters have blue eyes, how many wearing Pirate hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each Tennis Ball character on the sheet, matching black-and-white Tennis Ball characters and colouring them in to make them the same. Cut, duplicate and laminate the character cards for more matching and sorting games. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their Tennis related experiences. This resource links in with Sports.

This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of pumpkins wearing different hats, this resource provides a hands-on approach to data analysis. There is a sheet of questions for children to fill in e.g. how many pumpkins have green eyes, how many wearing party hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each pumpkin on the sheet and matching black-and-white pumpkins and colouring them in to make them the same. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their pumpkin-related experiences. Resource links to Halloween.

This Cross Curricular resource is designed to support teaching and learning about the number 5 in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Key Stage 1 (KS1) and for SEND children. (Boardmaker Licenced). The resource consists of 10 pages, featuring 120 different activities aimed at engaging learners while reinforcing the concept of the number 5. Examples of activities include action rhymes such as “4 Currant Buns” and “5 Fat Sausages;” putting on a 5-minute show for Year 5; collecting 5 stars to earn rewards; and cutting out 5 shapes and arranging them in order of size. Activities span various subject areas, including maths, literacy, art, physical education, music and more, providing a well-rounded approach to learning about the number 5. From relay races and surveys to weather charts, there’s something for every classroom and every child. Dip into the resource for ideas when teaching number 5 or use as a unit of work. Alternatively, children could work in pairs, choose a sheet, and carry out all of the activities on it.

A collection of activities to support children learning about the number 4. There are 10 pages showing 120 different ways to encourage number work and creativity. Suitable for EYFS/KS1 and SEND children. Examples are: Draw a Monster with 4 Arms: Encourage children to use their creativity to draw a monster with four arms. This activity reinforces the concept of the number 4 but also allows children to explore their imagination. Paint a Rainbow with 4 Colours: Provide children with paint and ask them to paint a rainbow using only four colours. This activity helps reinforce the concept of the number 4 while also exploring colour mixing and creativity. Make 4 Pipe Cleaner Dogs: Using pipe cleaners, children can create four dog figures. This activity involves counting out the pipe cleaners and following instructions to make each dog, reinforcing the concept of the number 4 through hands-on crafting. Finger Painting with 4 Colours: Set up a finger-painting station with four different colours of paint. Children can use their fingers to create artwork while exploring the concept of the number 4 and mixing colours. Find All the 4s in a Deck of Cards: Provide children with a deck of cards and ask them to find and count all the cards with the number 4 on them. This activity helps reinforce number recognition and counting skills. Survey Who Was Born in April (4th Month of the Year): Conduct a survey among the children to find out who was born in April, the fourth month of the year. This activity introduces data handling, the concept of months and their order in the calendar while focusing on the number 4. Practice 4 Kids Yoga Moves: Teach children four different yoga poses or movements and practice them together. This activity promotes physical activity while reinforcing the concept of the number 4. Count Out 4 Coins: Provide children with a selection of coins and ask them to count out four coins (and add). This hands-on activity helps reinforce counting skills and introduces the concept of money. The resource is in colour and contains pictures and symbols (Boardmaker licenced). Dip in an out when you are looking for inspiration, or use as a unit of work.

An engaging resource designed to make teaching and learning the number 3 fun and interactive for Early Years. There are 10 colour pages, each showcasing 12 activity ideas. Examples are: “Put 3 Blocks in Order of Size”: Children can arrange three blocks from smallest to largest, promoting spatial awareness and mathematical understanding. “Make a Spell with 3 Secret Ingredients”: Children can concoct imaginary potions using three secret ingredients, encouraging imaginative play and counting skills. “Draw and Colour in 3 Kings”: Children can draw and colour three kings, inspired by stories such as the Three Wise Men, fostering creativity and numeral recognition. “Make a Dance with 3 Moves”: Children can choreograph a dance routine with three different moves, promoting physical activity and numerical understanding. “Say Rhymes - 3 Blind Mice”: Children can recite number rhymes reinforcing counting skills and rhythmic patterns. "Share the Story of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff ": Children can listen to or participate in storytelling sessions featuring classic tales involving the number three, fostering language development and storytelling skills. “Survey Who Was Born in March, the 3rd Month of the Year”: Children can conduct surveys to find out who in their class / year group, was born in March, exploring calendar concepts and social interaction. “Create a Picture with 3 Colours”: Children can use three different colours to create artwork, enhancing colour recognition and artistic expression. “Count 3 Objects in the Environment”: Children can explore their surroundings and count groups of three objects they find, promoting observational skills and numeracy. Dip in an out of the resource to support early number work, or use as unit of work.

A fun activity where there are 12 types of land vehicle cards for children to cut out and sort into those going right and those going left. Children can use the initials R and L to help them. There is a colour and a black and white version of each type of vehicle. Children can colour these, cut and match.

A Primary Science activity where children are introduced to opaque and non-opaque objects/materials. There is a colour poster for opaque and non-opaque objects and then an activity sheet where children draw or write 4 objects under each heading.

This resource is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, aiming to enrich science lessons with hands-on activities that promote close observation, sorting skills, speaking and listening and critical thinking. The collection comprises 13 distinct sets of colourful cards. Each worksheet containing 6 cards that present a visual dichotomy for children to explore and sort. Children sort into 2 sets per sheet. The pages include contrasting sorting concepts such as plastic or wood, metal or woollen, crispy or smooth, hot or cold, sticky or soft, furry or smooth, and shiny or dull, among others. The resource also includes a final sorting sheet where children are encouraged to draw or paste items, creating their own sets based on the sorting principles they’ve learned, such as hot and cold.