Common British plants and their names on 21 per page stickers for a matching activity, following the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.

Part part whole model to assist with the White Rose Maths scheme. Natural theme log slice. Matching numbers and alphabet also available in my TES shop.

A postcard template for children to write from the point of view of Amelia, or as a historian reporting back their findings to the museum. Comprises: 2 A4 pdfs (front and back of postcard) A ready to fold pdf where one image is upside down. It then will just need to be folded in half and glued 2 of the same images to make your own size

Spin and Sculpt activity mat for customised phonics practice. Print out the mat on a colour of your choice (I chose brown in my example photo), laminate and then add a split pin and paper clip as the spinner. Finally, write the phonics you wish to focus on in whiteboard pen or chalk pen. Children sound out and read the word, before making it on their mat! This could be adapted for EYFS by writing single letters and children create their own model corresponding with the initial letter chosen e.g. s for snake etc.

Botanical themed open-ended maths book for beginning of term, allowing students to show you what they can do. Ideas for use: Download matching botanical number cards. Pupils choose two cards to create an addition or subtraction calculation Counting on in 2s, 5s and 10s etc. Drawing 2D shapes Position and direction e.g. 3 squares forward, quarter turn to the right, 6 squares forward… Fractions (draw a rectangle and see how many ways you can split it into quarters. Print back to back to make a simple A5 folded booklet.

All about me poster for an easy back to school activity. Children have space to write and draw ‘photos’ of themselves in the spaces.

Key Stage One counting on and back in steps of 2, 5 and 10 worksheet. 2 levels of difficulty included.

Growth Mindset questionnaires for Key Stage One and Two. The questionnaire will provide a numerical value for you to order the children in your class, according to their resilience and perseverance mindset.

Investigation into the properties of different common materials and how you can change the shape of some by twisting bending, squashing etc. Clear recording format for Key Stage One. Blank materials on second page for own choices.

Multiplication mat to practise arrays, repeated addition, equal groups and numberlines. Works on the concrete aspect of mathematical understanding, using salt dough, counters, beads etc to investigate one claculation e.g. 5x3 in four different ways.

Differentiated maths activity for Year 2 children, working on missing numbers in addition and subtraction problems. Available as Pdf and Word document for editing.

4 different half dinosaur faces to complete using a variety of art media e.g. oil pastels, pencil crayons, watercolour paints. Useful for EYFS or Year 1 continuous provision.

Great for interactive learning! 2D and 3D shape cards for the classroom games such as ‘Quiz Quiz Trade’: Children each have a card. They put their hand up to signify they need a partner. Once they have found a partner around the room, greet politely/high 5. Partner A asks what the shape name is or how many edges (2D shape only), covering the answer with their thumb. Partner B answers or is coached. Partner B asks their questions. Trade cards and find a new partner!

Key Stage 1 Counting in twos activity. Available as Pdf and Word document.

Four different coloured mats for Year 1 maths continuous provision. Children pick a number card or choose a handful of counters and find their number as many times as they can on the grid. They can use a whiteboard pen to circle or a glass bead to cover the numbers that they find.

Emotional Literacy small group activity cards. Two A4 pages of cards with different scenarios to discuss how to solve. Cards include tips and examples of how one might respond assertively in a difficult social situation. Pupils can come up with alternative ways to assertively respond to challenges they face. Great for self-esteem and friendship focus.

Sorting activity involving different six hypothetical scenarios in school. Children discuss what is happening and whether the examples involve a child acting in a passive, an aggressive or an assertive manner. Includes title cards for sorting into hoops or columns, as well as definitions of each behavioural type. The cards lend themselves well to small group discussion and for emotional literacy support. Perfect for friendship and self-esteem building.

Conversation behaviours sorting cards (x 5 pages). Pupils sort a range of behaviours according to whether they suggest passive, aggressive or assertive communication styles. Perfect for social communication groups working on friendships, relationships and self-esteem.

PSHE pastoral activity for anger Children sort a selection of ideas on speech bubbles, according to whether they are positive or negative coping skills for strong emotions e.g. hitting a wall, having a drink, getting some air, swearing etc.

A set of 30 matching pairs emotions cards as a PPT and PDF download (3 A4 pages in total). I used this resource as a ‘Kim’s Game’, each pupil choosing 2 cards and deciding whether they are a matching pair. The pairs are together horizontally as they are printed, but there may be more than one suitable pair arising from discussion with children. Great for emotional literacy sessions.