Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Help your children remember the steps for handwashing by using this ‘How to Wash Your Hands’ foldable activity and poster. Children will sequence the stages for hand washing on their template, glue them in place, cut out the template, and fold.
There is an option to sequence the pictures with simple words (water, soap, rub, time, rinse, dry) or to use longer descriptions.
This cut-and-paste resource is a fun alternative to a standard worksheet and can be used as part of an interactive notebook. Children will love opening their foldout to reveal what’s inside!
The resource is not editable. US and UK paper sizes are included.
PDF pages: 8
Introduce or review the life cycle of a snail in a hands-on way with this fun spinner wheel craft activity. Use this low-prep resource as part of a snail/bugs/minibeasts topic, or as part of a garden nature lesson.
The templates
There are 2 options to choose from - one where students color the snail (template 1) and the other with a pre-colored snail (template 2). For both templates, children will color the life cycle stages, arrange them in order on the template, and assemble their spinner.
What you need
Templates printed on A4 card
Directions for pupils
Life cycle stages printed on A4 white paper
Pencil crayons
Scissors
Glue
Paper fasteners
What else is included?
The activity is supported by additional printables to further explore the life cycle and features of a snail:
Life cycle diagram (colour).
Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children.
Life cycle writing page - pictures of the 4 life cycle stages with space to write next to each one (some own research may be required for this).
Label the snail cut-and-paste activity with 6 body parts (head, eye, shell, upper tentacle, lower tentacle, foot). Colour and b/w options.
Compare and contrast a snail and a honey bee cut-and-paste activity.
Snails ‘can, have, are’ worksheet.
US and UK versions of the file are also included.
Is this resource editable?
No, the PDF is not editable.
Start the school year by getting to know your new class with this fun sun craft. Children create a sun with rays to share the special things about themselves. Designed to be used during the first week of school, this activity will help upper KS1/lower KS2 children reflect on what makes them unique - a sweet way to boost self-esteem and confidence.
The templates:
There are 4 options for the centre of the sun, all of which are included
2-to-a-page:
Ready to shine in year two
Ready to shine in year 3
Ready to shine in year 4
Ready to shine in my new class
The 6 prompts on the rays (which can be changed) are:
Positive words to describe me
Things that make me smile
I would like to learn about
My favourite subjects
I’m good at
Something I want to get better at
Is this resource editable?
This resource is partially editable. You have the option to change any of the text prompts on the sun’s rays by using the included PowerPoint or Google Slides template. All other parts of the resource are not editable.
What are the benefits of this activity?
Low-prep
Hands-on craft that allows pupils to share about themselves at the start of a new school year
Use the completed suns to create a back-to-school display
Children practice following directions
Develop fine motor and writing skills
Help build self esteem and self confidence
A great alternative to an ‘all about me’ worksheet
What do children need to complete this activity?
Printed sun centers and rays
Pen/pencil
Scissors
Introduce or review the stages of an apple tree’s life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity and spinner wheel - a fun alternative to a worksheet to support an apple science lesson or unit at upper KS1 or lower KS2.
Life cycle of an apple tree foldable sequencing activity
There are 3 black and white template options to choose from:
Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue, and, fold.
Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold.
Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold.
Life cycle of an apple spinner wheel craft
There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best:
Option 1: Colour the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
Option 2: Colour version (red or green apple options). Children color the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Option 3: Use red or green card for the apple template. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Benefits of these activities
Low prep
Children learn about the apple life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Also included:
Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in color and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto cards and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity.
Label the apple parts cut and paste activity (colour and b/w option).
Life cycle diagram (colour).
Maze for early finishers
US and UK versions of the PDF
Welcome the New Year in 2025 with this fun, foldout activity for kids. Designed for younger children who may struggle with the concept of ‘goals’, this printable encourages them to think about what they want to ‘try’, ‘learn’, and ‘get better at’ during the coming year.
The templates
The template is included with 10 different hairstyles, allowing children to create a self-portrait on the front of their foldout.
Pupils then complete the middle section with prompts encouraging reflection and thinking about the year ahead.
The prompts (not editable)
My best memory of 2024
My proudest moment of 2024
This year I will…
In 2025 I would like to
-try
-learn
-get better at
Also included
-Directions for pupils
-Versions for both US and UK (A4) paper sizes and spelling
-Picture showing where to fold
The PDF is 14 pages. Please note, the file is not editable.
Happy new year! Welcome 2025 by encouraging your pupils to reflect on the past year, and deciding on goals for the new year. This foldable activity is a great way to start January with positivity and a good mindset. It’s also a fun alternative to a new year worksheet!
This resource contains the following:
A PDF with 3 similar templates, with identical prompts.
A PowerPoint file with 3 blank templates to write your own prompts for students. These can then be printed for students to complete and fold.
A Google Slides link (in the PDF) with 3 blank templates to write your own prompts for pupils. As above, this can then be printed for pupils to use.
A picture to help with folding
The prompts on the pre-written template are:
My best memory of 2024
My proudest moment of 2024
Someone who made me smile in 2024
This year, I’d like to learn more about…
My 2025 goal at home is…
My 2025 goal at school is…
The month I’m most looking forward to in 2025
Something I can do for others in 2025 is…
Pupils colour their template, write/draw their responses in the blank spaces, cut, and fold.
US and UK spelling and paper size included.
Explore the life cycles of woodland wildlife with these foldable sequencing activities. In this science resource, you’ll find life cycle foldouts for a hedgehog, barn owl, oak tree and stag beetle (mammal, bird, plant and insect).
The differentiated templates allow pupils to sequence with 4 or 6 stages. There are also options to use simple words or descriptions of the stages. This makes the activity suitable for upper KS1, as well as KS2.
What you need:
Just print the templates you need on A4 paper. You’ll also need coloured pencils (different shades of brown as useful), as well as scissors and glue.
The finished foldouts can be glued into a notebook, used for display, or taken home to show off to parents!
The templates are not editable. UK and US versions included.
Give your life cycle studies a Halloween twist with this set of foldouts. This resources features templates for the life cycles of a bat, owl, pumpkin and spider.
You could use them to compare the life histories of a bird, mammal, plant and arachnid. They are also great for interactive science notebook or as science centres.
Each life cycle has options that allow you to differentiate for your pupils.
Spider life cycle
There are 3 options so you can select and print the one that best suits your needs and differentiate for your students if required:
Colour the template, cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the simple life cycle name labels, glue cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the life cycle stage description labels, glue cut and fold. This is the option in the preview video.
Pumpkin life cycle
There are 4 pages to choose from:
Colour, cut and fold.
Colour, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
As above but with a simpler cutting edge
Larger version with 2 label options
Owl life cycle
There are 2 templates to choose from:
Colour the life cycle stages, cut out the template, fold
Colour the life cycle stages and cut them out, order/sequence, glue and fold.
Bat life cycle
There are 2 templates to choose from:
Colour, cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
This resource is a set of 3 plant life cycle foldouts to support KS1 or early KS2 science.
The set includes templates for corn, pumpkin and apples life cycles. These fun printables are ideal for interactive science notebooks, and activities connected to harvest.
Each set provides the opportunity for sequencing as well as encouraging fine motor skills with cutting and folding. Instructions and guidance for students on how to fold each one is included.
Apple foldout
There are 3 templates to choose from:
Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue and, fold.
Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold.
Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold.
Pumpkin foldout
There are 4 similar templates to choose from
Colour the pumpkin life cycle, cut and fold.
Colour, cut and fold. This is identical to the first template but with a simpler edge for less confident cutters.
Colour, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
Large version over 2 pages. Color, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
Corn/maize foldout
There are 4 similar templates:
Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Match the words to the pictures, cut and fold.
As above but with a straight cutting edge.
Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 different label options for this - one with words, the other with short descriptions.
As above but with the straight cutting edge.
For each life cycle, you’ll find US and US paper sizes/spelling. In addition, each plant has a set of full colour sequencing cards that you could use as a small group activity.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant and an apple tree by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep KS1 or lower KS2 science craft allows pupils to colour and sequence 6 life cycle stages, before assembling their spinner.
Use this cut and paste resource for a plant life cycles lesson, autumn science, or to compare the life cycles of a pumpkin and an apple.
Vocabulary
The life cycle stage vocabulary in these activities is as follows:
Apple life cycle: seed, sprout, sapling, mature tree, flowers, fruit
Pumpkin life cycle: seed, sprout, vine, flowers, green pumpkin, mature pumpkin
Options for this activity
For each life cycle, there are 3 options to choose from so you can choose which suits your needs best:
Option 1: Colour the pumpkin/apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Option 3: Use coloured card. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
For each option, directions for pupils are included.
What materials are required?
Printed templates
Glue
Scissors
Pencil crayons
Paper fasteners
What else is included?
Full-page diagram for each life cycle (colour)
Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children.
Pumpkin word search with answers for early finishers. Words (x12) can be found across, down, and diagonally. Solution page included.
US and UK versions of the PDF
Is this resource editable?
No, the PDFs are not editable
Introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep science craft allows KS1 or lower KS2 pupils to sequence 6 life cycle stages: seed, sprout, vine, flowers, green pumpkin, and mature pumpkin. Use for an autumn or Halloween lesson, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plant life cycles activity.
Options for this activity
There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best:
Option 1: Colour the pumpkin and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Option 3: Use orange cards for the pumpkin. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
For each option, directions for pupils are included.
What else is included?
Life cycle diagram (colour)
Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children.
Word search with answers for early finishers. Words (x12) can be found across, down, and diagonally. Solution page included.
US and UK versions of the PDF
Introduce or review the stages of carving a pumpkin or making a jack o’lantern with this fun, foldout activity. A mix of craft and worksheet, this low-prep activity can be for learning about pumpkins at upper KS1 or lower KS2, or to practice sequencing or writing directions.
The templates
There are 4 template options to allow for differentiation. Choose from cut and paste, or writing directions.
Template 1: Colour the 4 images, sequence them in order on the template (first, next, then, last), cut around the template and jack o’lantern, glue, and fold.
Template: As above but with 6 stages to sequence.
Template 3: Colour the 4 images, write the directions for each stage of carving a pumpkin on the template, cut around the template and jack o’lantern, glue, and fold.
Template 4: As above but with 6 stages.
Each template also has an easy-cut jack o’lantern with a straight cutting edge (rectangle around the pumpkin) for less confident cutters.
Benefits of this activity
Hands-on and low-prep
Opportunity to practice following directions and fine motor skills
A FUN alternative to a worksheet
Differentiated options
Suitable for interactive notebooks
Is this resource editable?
No, this PDF resource is not editable.
Every child is unique and special. Help build their self-confidence and self-esteem with this foldout activity, where pupils reflect on what makes them proud to be themselves. Use this fun alternative to a worksheet as part of a self-esteem or an upper KS1/lower KS2 PSHE lesson that will leave kids glowing with self-love and confidence.
This printable activity has 14 face templates with different hairstyles (and a girl wearing a hijab). Each is included with and without a rectangle outline to make the activity more accessible for those children who might struggle to cut around the outside of their template.
Pupils start by colouring their template to look like them.
Each template asks children to fill in the following with words and pictures:
-3 positive words that describe me (there is a word bank to help with this one).
-I am good at…
-I feel proud when I…
-I am a good friend because…
These prompts are not editable.
Print the templates you need on paper or card. Make sure you have lots of coloured pencils, particularly in skin tones. Pupils will need scissors but glue/tape are not required.
A folding guide is included. You’ll also find separate files with US and UK paper sizes/spelling.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a poppy flower with this foldout sequencing activity. An engaging way to learn about plant life cycles, or to create a science link to Remembrance Day (Armistice), or ANZAC Day.
Pupils colour the poppy and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold in a concertina style. They can open their poppy to reveal the life cycle stage inside.
Options are included for sequencing with the stage names (e.g. seed, seedling, growing plant, buds, flowers, seed heads), or with short descriptions.
Benefits of this activity
Low-prep
Opportunity to practice following directions and fine motor skills
A hands-on alternative to a worksheet
Differentiated options
Use as an introduction or a review of plant life cycles
What else is included?
Colour life cycle poster
Picture showing where to fold
Set of printable cards over 2 pages to cut and use for a center/small group activity or introduction (colour and black & white).
UK and US versions of the file.
Is this resource editable?
This 8 page PDF resource is not editable. If you have any questions before purchasing, please reach out and I’ll be happy to help.
Are you looking for a fun and interactive addition to your food chains topic that’s different from a standard worksheet? This science food chains craft project activity is hands-on, with different animal templates to choose from. Ideal for a KS1 lesson on ecosystems, feeding relationships, or habitats.
The templates
This resource has templates for 4 food chains (lion, grizzly bear, shark and snake).
Each template, excluding the snake, has 2 similar designs (one for easy cutting) and all have 2 label options (one set includes the words ‘producer’ and ‘consumer’). Just choose the template(s) that works best for your children.
Lion: 3-stage food chains (grass, zebra, lion)
Shark: 4-stage food chain (seaweed, fish, seal, shark)
Bear: 4-stage food chain (algae, shrimp, salmon, grizzly bear)
Snake: 4-stage food chain (leaf, snail, frog, snake)
Children colour the animal template and food chains stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold.
Once folded, pupils can hide their food chain by bringing the 2 halves of the template together, then gently pull apart to reveal the inside.
Extension activity
A blank tiger template for a food chain with 3 stages is included. Students can use this to draw/write a food chain. Some basic research is required for this.
How much prep is required?
There is minimal prep required. Print the designs you plan to use on A4 paper. Pupils need coloured pencils, scissors, and glue.
Directions showing where to fold are included (you may wish to make an example beforehand for those who might find folding tricky).
There is a version for both US and UK spelling/paper size.
Is this resource editable?
No, this resource is not editable.
These differentiated science foldable activities make learning about food chains fun!
Children can sequence plants and animals for different food chains before cutting out their templates and folding them. The finished results are ideal for an interactive science notebook or whole-class display.
There are two resources in this food chains bundle.
**Rainforest, Woodland and ocean habitat food chains **
For each habitat, there are 4 options included:
Template 1: Colour the food chain template and food chain stages, cut and fold.
Template 2: Color the template and food chain stages, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut, and fold.
Template 3: Colour the template, draw/write a 3-stage food chain for that habitat in the boxes, cut, and fold.
Template 4: Colour the template, draw/write a 4-stage food chain for that habitat in the boxes, cut, and fold.
In addition, you’ll find a blank template included that you can use for any habitat.
Food chains animal head foldouts
This resource has templates for 4 food chains (lion, grizzly bear, shark and snake).
Each template, excluding the snake, has 2 similar designs (one for easy cutting) and all have 2 label options (one set includes the words ‘producer’ and ‘consumer’). Just choose the template(s) that works best for your children.
Lion: 3-stage food chains (grass, zebra, lion)
Shark: 4-stage food chain (seaweed, fish, seal, shark)
Bear: 4-stage food chain (algae, shrimp, salmon, grizzly bear)
Snake: 4-stage food chain (leaf, snail, frog, snake)
Children colour the animal template and food chains stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold.
Once folded, pupils can hide their food chain by bringing the 2 halves of the template together, then gently pull apart to reveal the inside.
There is minimal prep required. Print the designs you plan to use on paper or card. Students need coloured pencils, scissors and glue.
Is this resource editable?
No, this resource is not editable.
Help your students recall the phases of the moon in a hands-on way with this set of differentiated foldouts. The finished foldouts look great in an interactive science notebook and can be used to support learning around space, the solar system, the Earth’s moon/lunar phases or for World Space Week. Plus it’s a little different to a standard worksheet!
The phases of the moon in this resource are as seen in the Northern Hemisphere.
This printable activity has 4 options for you to choose from so that you can best match the needs of your students:
Template 1: Colour the phases of the moon, cut, glue and fold.
Template 2 (print in colour): Identify the phases of the moon, write them on the template, glue, cut and fold.
Template 3: Colour the phases of the moon, sequence them on the template, glue, cut and fold. There are 2 label options for this template - one has the letter ‘b’ on the phases of the moon to show students which part to colour black.
Template 4: Colour the phases of the moon, cut and sequence them, write the names of each stage, glue, cut and fold. The phases of the moon include the letter ‘b’ to show which part to colour black.
UK and US versions are included, as well as a visual guide showing how to fold.
A set of colour phases of the moon flashcards (2-to-a-page is also included).
Start the new year with a fun goal-setting writing craft activity! These disco mirror ball goal spinners are a creative way for pupils to record what they want to achieve, learn, try, or improve in 2025. With options for 4, 5 or 6 goals, you can choose the right fit for your class.
The templates
Choose a template with space for either 4, 5, or 6 goals.
Option 1: Colour the top of the template (the disco ball), write 4 New Year goals on the bottom part, cut and assemble.
Option 2: As above but with 5 goals.
Option 3: As above but with 6 goals.
Why do this activity?
Hands-on and low-prep.
Helps start the new year with a positive and intentional mindset.
A fun alternative to a worksheet.
Ideal for display boards.
Encourages meaningful discussion.
What do you need?
Templates printed on white card (each child will need a top and bottom part).
Coloured pencils (include different shades of the same color).
Scissors.
Metals fasteners
Writing pen/pencil
Are the templates editable?
No, the PDF is not editable. Versions with US and UK spelling are included.
