Recap vocabulary associated with fossils with this printable word search activity. There are 12 fossil themed words hidden forwards, backwards, vertically and diagonally. Ideal as a filler for early finishers or as a quick science activity. Answers included so you don’t have to search for them yourself! Extend the activity by asking children to explain how each word is related to the fossil theme. The 12 words are: Fossil Jurassic Ammonite Extinct Cast Shell Bone Dinosaur Trilobite Sedimentary Paleontology Rock

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your class this Earth Day (or Protecting Our Planet Day) or to help them become more environmentally aware? Use this free foldable activity to help them record the actions they can/will take to help protect the planet! A mix between a craft and a worksheet, this resource can be used as part of your Earth Day activities, or at any time of year (there is no reference to Earth Day specifically within the PDF). Children colour the heart-shaped Earth (included with and without eyes), before filling in the template with 4 actions. You can decide if you want children to write, draw, or both. They then cut everything out, glue the parts together and fold. A4 and letter-size versions are included. Suitable for upper KS1 or lower KS2. The PDF is not editable.

Do your pupils need a visual reminder of the vocabulary for plant life cycles. This colourful life cycle of a bean plant word wall can be printed and displayed to help support them. This resource contains the following: Life cycle stages of a bean plant (3 to a page) As above but with descriptions Words for the parts of a plant (stem, leaves, roots, flower, stem). UK and US paper sizes are included. Please note that this free resource is not editable.

Add some sparkle to your Christmas Classroom with this set of 12 festive digital stickers. Each bauble has a positive message for students to help keep them motivated in the lead-up to Christmas. Digital stickers are image files with a transparent background. You can copy and paste/insert them into documents (e.g. PowerPoint, Google Slides, Word). Unlike regular stickers, they can be used over and over again! There are 6 colours in this set (2 stickers in each set). Please note that it is not possible to edit the messages. I hope you enjoy this festive freebie!

This sweet flower vase card is a lovely way for kids to show love to their Mum (or mother figure) on Mother’s Day. Print out the template, color, cut, and fold. There are 4 similar template options: Template 1 - Vase of flowers with ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ written inside. Template 2 - As above but with a straight cutting edge around the vase. Template 3 - Vase of flowers with a blank inside. Template 4 - As above, but with a straight cutting edge around the vase. If printed on card, the Mother’s Day card will stand unaided. A UK and US version is included.

Review grouping animals with this animal classification sorting activity. This lift-the-flap book is a fun alternative to a worksheet and allows children to cut and paste animals from the 5 vertebrate groups - mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. What’s included? The template has a top and bottom part. There are 2 sets of animals to choose from, each provided in colour and black and white. Benefits of this activity Hands-on and low-prep Use as a review Opportunity to practice following directions & fine motor skills A fun alternative to a worksheet Suitable for interactive notebooks Is this resource editable? This resource is not editable. UK and US versions of the file are included.

Do you need a simple and easy end-of-school-year gift idea for your pupils? This cute ocean themed printable with an original poem can be given to your class at the end of term, to remind them of your time together. There are 4 options within the PDF: Full-page poem with black text Full-page poem with coloured text The same poem arranged 2-to-a-page with black text As above (2 to a page) but with colored text Print on white card, and trim if required. Colours may vary slightly from what you see on the screen due to screen/printer settings. You could pair this printable with an ocean-themed gift for kids (e.g. pencil, candy, key ring). The PDF is not editable. A4 and US letter size files included.

Do you need a simple and easy end-of-school-year gift idea for your class? This cute jungle animal themed printable with an original poem can be given to your pupils at the end of term to remind them of your time together. There are 4 options within the PDF: Full-page poem with black text Full-page poem with coloured text The same poem arranged 2-to-a-page with black text As above (2 to a page) but with colored text Print on white card, and trim if required. Colours may vary slightly from what you see on the screen due to screen/printer settings. The PDF is not editable. US letter and A4 paper size included.

These cute dinosaur themed Christmas card templates are ready to print on A4 card. Colour, fold and add a personal greeting inside. Children can then give thier card to a family member, friend, or loved one. A simple, no prep Christmas activity. The messages/puns on the front of the cards are: Ski-rex Tree-rex Santasaurus Have a roarsome Christmas There are 4 designs in this set. The inside is blank for children to write their own message. Suitable for pre-school, KS1 or lower KS2 (especially if children have been looking at fossils and pre-historic life during the autumn term)!

A fun, foldable activity for KS1 pupils, designed to get them thinking about smaller habitats (micro-habitats) and the animals that live there. An engaging alternative to a standard worksheet, this printable resource is particularly appropriate for year 2 science. It could be used to support a lesson on microhabitats, minibeasts, or habitats. This resource is an 8-page PDF. It looks at 3 micro-habitat examples; a rock pool, under leaves, and a flower bed. There are 2 templates for each microhabitat so children can either colour the animals already included, or research and draw their own. Once they have colored a template, they can cut it out and fold using the instructions provided. Some children may need assistance with this part and it’s a good idea to have a pre-made example. Once folded, they can then ‘hide’ the animals away by closing the template, and then pull it gently apart to reveal what’s inside. US and UK paper sizes included. Please not that this is not an editable resource.

Mary Anning was one of the world’s greatest fossil hunters. Despite her humble background, she was a pioneer, although she didn’t receive the credit for her achievements that she deserved. Introduce your class to this remarkable British palaeontologist with this 19-slide PowerPoint detailing her life with facts and images. It outlines her major discoveries including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, winged reptiles, and fossil poop! The presentation ends with some discussion questions. This presentation would complement a rocks and fossils earth science unit, or support learning about women in science (e.g. for International Day of Women and Girls in Science). You could also use it for a history lesson, or biography project. Is the presentation editable? Yes, partially. All titles and images are secured and not editable, but you can amend the body of the text should you need to adapt anything for your pupils. I also offer a Fossils as Evidence PowerPoint in my shop, suitable for KS2. Find it here

Introduce or review the life cycle stages of a mallard duck with this foldable sequencing activity. This fun alternative to a worksheet covers 4 stages of a duck’s life cycle - egg, hatching, duckling, and adult duck. It could be used as part of a lesson on bird life cycles, alongside hatching ducks, or as part of a pond life study. The templates The activity templates are differentiated so you can use them with multiple age groups or abilities. Template 1: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle. Cut out the template and fold. Template 2: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle (egg, hatching, duckling, adult duck), cut out and sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold. Template 3: As above but with a straight cutting edge. Template 4: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (with short descriptions), glue, cut and fold. Guidance for folding is supplied. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the duck 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 (folding), and sequencing. -Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. -Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. -Us and UK versions are included in the file. Please note that this is not an editable resource.

A simple science craft activity to introduce or review the life cycle of a bat. Once the foldout is complete, the 2 halves of the bat are brought together, then are gently pulled apart to reveal the inside. Use this hands-on alternative to a worksheet to support a lesson on mammals, life cycles, nocturnal animals or bats. You could also use it as a Halloween activity or in an interactive science notebook. Print out a template for each child. You can use paper or card (paper is easier to fold but card is more robust). There are 3 templates to choose from Colour, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the stages (with descriptions) of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold. You’ll need coloured pencils and scissors. Glue is required if you are using the cut and stick options. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for the folding. Save printing costs by showing the folding instructions on a screen. This resource is a 7 page PDF and is not editable. US and UK versions included.

This foldable sequencing activity allows pupils to order the stages of building a snowman. It is designed to help develop thinking, reading and fine motor skills. You could add the finish foldouts to interactive notebooks, use them to support learning around The Gingerbread Man story, or as a fun Christmas or winter activity. Pupils cut out the stages and sequence them on the template, before cutting and folding. They will love bringing the 2 halves of their snowman foldout together, then gently pulling it apart to show the stages inside. There are 3 similar versions included. UK and US paper sizes/spelling also included, as well as a picture guide showing how to fold. The folding can be tricky for some children so you may want to make an example to reference before delivering this activity with your class.

Do you need a quick and simple Valentine’s Day card making activity? These animal-themed Valentines to colour and fold are cute and easy to make! Children can give them to parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends. There are 5 animal designs to choose from, and each is included 1-to-a-page and 2-to-a-page so that you have size options. The designs are: Llama - You are llamazing! Frog - Hoppy Valentine’s Day Bear- I love you bear-y much Lion - You are roar-some Rabbit - Some bunny loves you! Children colour their design, write inside, cut, and fold. A4 and US letter size options are included.

Why are flamingos pink? How many eggs do they lay? Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this 14-slide PowerPoint presentation, suitable for Key Stage 2. The presentation covers the egg stage, the growth of the chick and features of an adult flamingo. With interesting facts and real images, your pupils will get to know the flamingo life cycle in an engaging way. Use to support a lesson on birds, the life cycle of a bird, habitats or exotic animals. You can see a full preview of the PowerPoint to decide if this resource is right for you. Any purchased download will not have a watermark.

Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this fun, folding science craft activity. Your pupils will love opening their foldout to reveal the flamingo life cycle stages inside. This cut-and-paste resource can be used to support a lesson on birds, life cycles, or flamingos. The finished foldout looks great in an interactive science notebook. This resource is a 10-page PDF with 4 similar template options to allow for differentiation: Template 1: Children colour the life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge. Template 3: Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold. Option to choose simple labels or descriptions. Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge You’ll also find a labelled diagram of the full life cycle, a folding guide, and some fun flamingo life cycle facts to discuss together. Please note, this is not an editable resource. US and UK (A4) versions are included.

Explore the stages of the life cycle of a fly in KS1 with this fun, foldout activity. Pupils will colour a template, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold. There are 3 templates and 2 sets of life cycle stages to choose from to allow for differentiation if required. Suitable for a lesson on insect life cycles, minibeasts, and for developing fine motor skills (cutting, folding). The templates -Template 1: Children color the fly and the stages of the fly life cycle, sequence the stages, glue them on the template, cut, and fold. -Templates 2 and 3: As above but with a rectangle or a circle around the fly for easier cutting. All templates have the option to sequence the stages with their names, or with a short description. Also included: -Label the fly cut and paste worksheet -US and UK versions of the 10-page PDF Is this resource editable? No, this resource is not editable.

Explore the life cycle of a holly tree with this fun, foldable sequencing activity. Ideal for festive or Christmas science lessons, this hands-on plant life cycle resource is a cross between a craft and a worksheet. This festive 9-page PDF resource contains differentiated options, making it suitable for different ages (at KS1 or KS2) or abilities: Option 1: Children sequence the life cycle stages using pictures and simple words. Option 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the holly leaves. Option 3: Children sequence the life cycle stages using pictures with short descriptions. Option 4: The same as option 3 but with a straight cutting edge around the holly leaves. A picture guide showing where to fold is included, as well as a colour poster of the full life cycle. You’ll also find a page of holly tree facts that you can share with children as they complete the activity. Versions for A4 and US letter size paper are included.

A fun and simple Christmas craft activity for kids to do in the lead-up to the holidays. Print a Christmas cracker card template on white card. Children can then colour, cut, glue, and fold. Once completed, cards can be given to a friend, relative, or teacher. There are 4 similar templates to pick from (plain, spotty, wavy stripes, and zig-zag stripes). The finished cards are around 26cm across when folded. Please note, the PDF is not editable. Full instructions are included, as well as template versions formatted for UK (A4) and US (letter-size) paper sizes. For those that don’t celebrate Christmas, the templates are repeated with the greeting ‘Happy Holidays’.