I’ve compiled a comprehensive set of 19 literacy resource pages to enhance the teaching of “The Smartest Giant In Town” by Julia Donaldson. Tailored for early years, these resources aim to enrich the learning experience. The resources include: Cutting and sticking the correct clothing onto each animal Matching up the rhyming words Sorting rhyming words 2x pages of writing CVC words Maze for pencil control Rhyming words 2x Writing simple sentences 2x pages of feelings words Feelings cards Create a missing poster Labelling clothes Adding picture to a story map Dressing the Giant Design a tie Write a thank you letter

Over 20 activities inspired by the book, Peace at last. The story of Daddy Bear who has trouble sleeping. These** printer friendly sheets** are aimed at children in early years- year 1. A run down of resources included- Short writing pieces Matching sounds to the correct environment Fine motor Writing sounds Nocturnal animals Story mountains Sequencing story Retelling story Order by size Feelings Book review Matching items to feelings Recalling events CVC words Initial sounds Making correct time Identifying time

Literacy and Numeracy resources, based on the book, Six Dinner Sid. A rather amusing book about a black cat, who tries his luck by going to 6 different houses for his food, sleep and fuss. 20+ resources included in this pack- Name body parts What does a cat need to stay healthy? Food at each house Describe Sid Food at each house Positional language Families feelings 2x pages of number bonds 6x First, then, now cards for laminating Rhyming matching 6x cats and doors for number matching game Missing numbers Retell the story Order the story

Night and Day Sorting Activity Description: Engage young learners in the concept of day and night with our captivating sorting activity designed to reinforce understanding of these two distinct periods. This resource includes vibrant visuals and hands-on tasks to facilitate active learning and conceptualization. Activity Components: Sorting Pictures: Two large pictures—one depicting a serene night scene and the other showcasing a bright daytime setting—are provided as sorting mats. Alongside these mats are 24 small pictures representing various objects, animals, and scenes commonly associated with either day or night. Children are encouraged to place each picture onto the corresponding sorting mat based on whether it belongs to the day or night category. Cutting and Sticking Activity: Following the sorting activity, children can further reinforce their understanding of day and night by engaging in a cutting and sticking exercise. They are presented with a worksheet containing a mix of pictures representing elements of both day and night scenes. Children are tasked with carefully cutting out each picture and pasting them into the appropriate section of the worksheet—either under the “Day” or “Night” heading. Benefits: Reinforces understanding of the concept of day and night. Promotes visual discrimination and categorization skills. Encourages fine motor development through cutting and sticking tasks. Supports hands-on, interactive learning experiences. This night and day sorting activity is an ideal addition to early years classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as a fun and educational activity at home. Spark curiosity and facilitate meaningful discussions about the natural rhythms of day and night with this engaging resource.

A game for 4 players with characters from the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell. Each player has a coloured board with 6 pictures on and on the table in the middle are 24 pictures turned upside down. Each player takes it in turns to turn a card to see if it matches to one on their board. The winner is the person to find all their pictures first.

Explore a thoughtful collection of 10 pages comprising both mathematics and literacy activities, meticulously designed to complement the teaching of Remembrance Day in early years education. 2 writing frames Colour in Wreath Create a poppy What are you thankful for Initial sounds Repeating patterns Counting to 10 Design a medal Whether in a classroom or home setting, these resources provide a meaningful and age-appropriate exploration of Remembrance Day, encouraging children to reflect on the significance of the day and appreciate the sacrifices made by others.

I’ve created a set of 10 pages of mathematics resources designed to complement the themes of “Room on the Broom.” Tailored for early years, these resources provide engaging activities to support mathematical learning. Doubling Ordinal numbers Addition Counting a static amount of objects Sorting by height Ordering numbers 1-10 Shape finding

40 Lego challenge cards crafted for enjoyment at home, in school, or as a delightful gift. Guaranteed to captivate and entertain both the little ones and the big ones for hours on end.

20 pages of resource based on the story, We’re going on a pumpkin hunt. Early years worksheets for, literacy, maths, art and fine motor skills. Included is- Size Describing Short writing pieces Designing Positional language Ordering the obstacles Counting Maze Speech bubbles Repeating patterns Feelings Missing numbers

Activities inspired by the book, actual size by Steve Jenkins. Maths resources for children around 4-6 years in age. Included is cutting and sticking activities, exploring the classroom, home or outdoors as well as measuring with rulers, objects, string and cubes. Worksheets are in CM and duplicated in Inches, to suit your methods of teaching. Resources- Exploring with string Drawing and labelling Small, medium and larger ordering Symmetry Search and colour in the stick insects Height Repeating patterns Order by height Weight Counting Number recognition Measure length with string Comparing length Measure animals in the book Comparing hands

Maths and Literacy resources based along the theme, from the short story of, Rosie’s Walk by Pat Huntchins. 12 Pages of resources included are 2x positional language Flashcards Counting Repeating patterns More/less Thought bubbles Story sequence Story Map Addition Feelings Short writing piece

12 activities to compliment the story, Ruby’s Worry. Included in this pack is a cutting activity for children to create their own monster.

Activities based on the book, Simon’s Sock. Simon is a sock that never gets chosen to be worn, because he’s not part of a pair. I have created resources with maths, literacy and PSED. ** Included in this pack is-** Describing Cutting and sticking Colouring Same and different Recalling events Drawing stripes Positional language Repeating patterns Sorting spots/stripes Friendships Drawing Decorating Discussion cards Feelings

Resources which can be used in a Tuff Tray, table or on the floor. Contains 6 large letters and 24 simple pictures. place the letters around the tray and put the pictures in the middle. Children then name the picture and identify the initial sound, and place it next to the correct sound. Enlarge or reduce the size of the resources to suit and then laminate. You may also want to use as a cutting and sticking activity.

Puzzle Pieces To Create A Collaborative Display This pack is an ideal for a first day activity, which can then be used to create a classroom display. All pieces can be enlarge or decreased in size to suit. So you can create as big or small a display as you like. Included is the lettering to create the heading. (In Our Class We All Fit Together) The pieces are black and white ready for children to decorate, or you may want to print it off on coloured paper/card. Also included are 3 large puzzle pieces. One with first day at school, One with just name and a blank one. These are for the children to draw their self portrait on and write their name. You can print off as many as you need for your class. This display is a great display to give the children some ownership of their classroom and a sense of belonging.

45 Log Slices, ready for printing and laminating. Slices can be enlarged/reduced in size to suit. There are 4 lots of recources in this pack 0-10 number 0-10 spots 0-10 natural pictures 0-10 numicon like These resources can be printed off twice for pairs games, or just the once for children to match numbers to the correct amount.

These 12 lanyard cards are designed to support children in nursery who may be non-verbal or have special needs, providing visual prompts to aid understanding and communication. Each card features a clear, engaging illustration with bold text, along with a handy tab for quick and easy access. Card Descriptions Water A picture of a water bottle to indicate it’s time for a drink. Toilet A simple illustration of a toilet to show when it’s time to go or for a child to request to use it. Wash Hands A picture of hands being washed to prompt hygiene routines. Snack Time An image of fruit to indicate snack breaks. Outdoor Play A picture of children playing outside, symbolising outdoor activity time. Lunchtime An illustration of a plate and cutlery to signal when it’s time to eat lunch. Story Time A book icon with a child listening to represent quiet group story sessions. Tidy-Up Time A visual of a person sweeping to encourage tidying. Sit Down A picture of a child sitting to show it’s carpet time or to have quiet time. Home Time A house icon to signal the end of the day. Line Up A picture of children in a queue to encourage to line up. Coat Time A picture of a coat to indicate it’s time to get their coat. These cards are versatile and can be used by staff to provide structure, reduce anxiety, and promote understanding of daily routines for children with additional needs. #NurserySupport #VisualAids #InclusiveEducation #NonVerbalCommunication #SpecialNeedsSupport #EarlyYearsLearning #RoutineCards #ChildDevelopment #LanyardCards #VisualCues #SENDResources #EarlyYearsInclusion

10 pages of literacy and numeracy resources based on the book, Quick Quack Quentin. Kes Gray and Jim Field A great book for children to talk about their feelings and empathy towards the animals in the book.

25 pages of resources Drawing inspiration from the enchanting tale “Room on the Broom,” these resources are perfectly suited for early years. Adjectives Create a potion Rhyming CVC words Wanted posters Filling in missing words Word search Book reviews Writing Frames Complete sentences Story sequencing

20 pages of LEGO inspired sheets to help teach maths in a fun and practical way. Sheets include- Addition Adding 3 numbers Missing number addition Subtraction Repeating patterns Taller/shorter measuring/length counting Number bonds to 10 Game Number flash cards more/less