10 writing prompts- these are pictures, which can be coloured in, with lines for a sentence to be written underneath describing the picture. These are suitable for children working at Phase 3 - 5 phonics. 1 sheet for reading opportunities aimed at Phase 3 readers. Children read the sentence and cut out the corresponding picture and stick it next to the sentence. Halloween themed.

This resource includes planning and resources for a short topic covering King Charles III coronation for Early Years (EYFS). There is provision planning for each area of the classroom and outdoors. Alongside this there are challenge cards and all printable resources required to set up the activities and challenges (anything else needed is very simple resources found in schools such as pens, pencils, scissors, card etc). It covers planning and resources for: Maths – addition activity (differentiated from addition to 5, 10 and 20) Writing – activity for writing invitations and guest lists for the coronation Art ( 3 activities – indoor, outdoor and easel area) Sand Water Construction (1 x activity for indoor construction and 1 x activity for large outdoor construction) Playdough Role Play Fine motor skills Stage / performance Music Bonus outdoor scavenger hunt activity Pack consists of 30 pages which include: 16 planned activities with resource lists 10 challenge cards with picture prompts to support practical learning activities Further picture prompts to support play based activities 5 printable worksheets to support maths, writing and scavenger hunt activities

4 differentiated writing tasks for Early Years EYFS around the theme of Easter and Spring. Design and describe an Easter egg (2 x differentiations) Label a chick (2 x differentiations) Write a sentence to describe an Easter or Spring picture Write a word to describe an Easter or Spring picture Folding books so children can write their own Easter or Spring stories in provision or lesson time

Outdoor learning planning for the book Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. Suitable for EYFS or KS1. Lots of opportunities to get outdoors and active to develop children’s literacy skills and understanding of the book.

14 Phase 2 phonics activity sheets giving opportunities for reading and writing of initial sounds, CVC words and sentences. There is also opportunities to demonstrate understanding of what the child has read. There is a phase 2 grapheme mat which children can use for support. PDF resource. Several activities are differentiated. Activities include: Read a colour- common exception words Say and write initial sounds Read and match to the picture - CVC words Read and match to the picture - Sentences Read and draw - CVC words Read and Draw- Sentences Spell- CVC words It is all winter themed with photographic pictures and simple-to-read font. Can be used as individual worksheets or the whole thing can be printed as a workbook. Children can write or use magnetic letters to complete the spelling activities. For matching Phase 2 flashcards and grapheme handwriting cards see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12617445 See my shop for winter themes maths resources including some FREE ‘Frozen’ resources which may match your topic too. For lots of practical Early Years ideas follow me on Instagram @LittleWildLearners

Phase 2 graphemes on power point slides ready to be printed A4 and laminated and used as flashcards for all kinds of phonics games or display. They are winter or snow flake themed. Great to support reading, writing or oral phonics work. Phase 2 grapheme handwriting support cards. A star shows children where to start to form the letter. These can be printed and used as worksheets or laminated and used with drywipe pens. They are great for putting on the writing table or in the provision for all kinds of practical phonics fun e.g. making graphemes from play dough. PDF resource See my shop for winter themes maths resources including some FREE Frozen resources which may match your topic too. For lots of practical Early Years ideas follow me on Instagram @LittleWildLearners

18 Superhero themed home learning tasks for Nursery or Reception (Early Years) There are a total of 18 activities that can easily be done at home split over two sheets. Children asked to select 3 per week to complete but you could suggest more. Activities are practical using items children will have at home. There are key questions to guide parents delivering the activities at home. The activities are topic based. They cover all areas of the EYFS curriculum. There are art projects, research ideas, movement, imaginative etc. Phonics or maths opportunities are available in some of the activities. This resource is perfect for sending out as home learning generally or during Covid 19 isolation or closure. It is also great as a planning tool for a topic with lots of ideas for activities.

14 Phase 2 phonics activity sheets giving opportunities for reading and writing of initial sounds, CVC words and sentences. There is also opportunities to demonstrate understanding of what the child has read. Several activities are differentiated. Activities include: Read and colour - graphemes Read a colour- common exception words Say and write initial sounds Read and match to the picture - CVC words Read and match to the picture -Simple sentences Read and match to the picture - Slightly more tricky sentences Read and draw - CVC words Read and Draw- simple sentences Spell- CVC words It is all Christmas themed with bright pictures and simple-to-read font. Can be used as individual worksheets or the whole thing can be printed as a workbook. Children can write or use magnetic letters to complete the spelling activities. For matching Phase 2 flashcards and grapheme handwriting cards see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12610872 For lots of practical Early Years ideas follow me on Instagram @LittleWildLearners

Printable flash cards with Phase 2 phonemes on. Printable grapheme cards to support handwriting - each has a star on where the child must start forming the letter. I print and laminate these to use over and over again. I use dry-wipe pens on the laminated grapheme cards.

Worksheet where children identify the initial sound of the Christmas Picture. Phase 2 phonics aligned

A great 28 page resource for an independent baking activity used in Reception (though could be used with children of other ages, particularly Year 1 or children with SEND). I modelled how to make the biscuits (cookies) to my class, then put them in small, mixed ability groups to make the pies. I did not help them at all unless they were really stuck and came to ask for help (except with the oven!) They knew that they had to help each other instead. It was amazing how well they did! The children demonstrated fantastic mathematical language, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. I do an independent baking tasks every so often as an assessment method. It’s a great activity to observe for assessment purposes. This pack includes: • Recipe slides which can be used on the board to demonstrate to the children what they need to do, then be printed to create a recipe book. Recipe is written as simply as possible (higher ability Reception children should be able to read most of it) and represented in pictures too. All measurements are in scoops or spoonfuls so the children can measure out themselves without scales. • Printable 'design a Christmas cookie’ writing/ drawing/ labelling sheet • Printable ingredients list writing task sheet • Printable cookie evaluation sheet • Teacher tips and planning (including scoop sizes etc. so you can resource the activity so the recipe works!) EYFS areas covered within this resource : PSED Communication and language (following instructions, communicating ideas) Physical development Reading writing Shape, space and measure This is a pdf resource.

A great 21 page resource for an independent baking activity used in Reception (though could be used with children of other ages, particularly Year 1 or children with SEND). I modelled how to make the pies to my class, then put them in small, mixed ability groups to make the pies. I did not help them at all unless they were really stuck and came to ask for help (except with the oven!) They knew that they had to help each other instead. It was amazing how well they did! The children demonstrated fantastic mathematical language, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. I do an independent baking tasks every so often as an assessment method. It’s a great activity to observe for assessment purposes. This pack includes: • Recipe slides which can be used on the board to demonstrate to the children what they need to do, then be printed to create a recipe book. Recipe is written as simply as possible (higher ability Reception children should be able to read most of it) and represented in pictures too. All measurements are in scoops or spoonfuls so the children can measure out themselves. • Printable ‘design a mince pie’ writing/ drawing/ labelling sheet • Teacher tips and planning (including scoop sizes etc. so you can resource the activity so the recipe works!) EYFS areas covered within this resource : PSED Communication and language (following instructions, communicating ideas) Physical development Reading writing Shape, space and measure This is a pdf resource. For more EYFS inspiration follow @LittleWildLearners on Instagram.

Halloween pictures to prompt writing of sentences which could help children practise spelling, handwriting, phonics, tricky words or using adjectives. Powerpoint can be put on whiteboard to show images, discuss and model, then printed on paper for children to complete.

2 writing sheets to accompany Room on the Broom 1 sheet to design and label a new broom 1 sheet to write speech bubbles for the characters Perfect for literacy lessons or to be put in the writing area.

Phase 2 phonics resource that includes differentiated Phase 2 Phonics. There are 5 activities for the interactive white board, 12 differentiated worksheets and picture cards with 5 practical activities to use them for. Learning objectives covered in interactive white board activities: identify initial phonemes and graphemes read CVC words spell CVC words read Phase 2 Tricky Words read Phase 2 sentences Learning objectives covered in worksheets/ activities identify initial phonemes and corresponding graphemes (satpin only) identify initial phonemes and corresponding graphemes (all phase 2) read CVC words (phase 2) write CVC words (phase 2) read sentences (phase 2) write sentences (phase 2) make CVC words (phase 2) read and understand words read and understand sentences Children have the opportunity to practise and learn reading and writing skills in fun, interactive ways suitable for young learners learning Phase 2 phonics.

Mr Wolf’s Pancakes outdoor learning literacy planning. Taking picture books and early literacy outside. A sheet of outdoor learning activities suitable to support Mr Wolf’s Pancakes. Outdoor learning is so important for young learners and has so many benefits for their learning, development and mental and physical health. So get outside and let children be inspired by the outdoors and their favourite books. You’ll find lots more pancake day resources on my TES page, including a campfire or kitchen recipe book (designed for early readers to be able to interpret and follow independently) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/campfire-pancakes-recipe-book-forest-school-outdoor-learning-12481093

25 space picture fact cards. Each card contains a picture and a fact. Perfect for display or to use within topic work or play setups to create interest and reading opportunities. EYFS, KS1, SEN