Children will enjoy using this colour Bonfire Night poster as a stimulus for their own posters. There is also a page of all the related words shown on the poster that children can colour in and use or add a background to.

A useful exercise for developing cutting skills and sorting colours. There are 3 pages here each showing 4 colour word /shapes with matching colour shapes. Suitable for EYFS and KS1

Embracing cultural awareness helps to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and cultivate a sense of global citizenship. This resource is an engaging set of activities that align with various curricula. There is a complete lesson plan which includes objectives, resources, introduction, activities, conclusion, assessment and extension ideas. There are 18 colour character flashcards and an example template for children to write about their chosen country or culture/costume. Suitable for EYFS and Key Stage 1.

4 amusing rhymes for young children related to the topics of Family and Ourselves. Each poem is about Grandad and what he gets up to enjoying his life. Titles are: Grandad has a new job Feed the Birds Ready for Summer If only I could remember Children will enjoy listening to and reading the poetry and finding the rhyming words. They can colour the pictures and then overwrite the poems improving their fine motor control. Children can make up their own amusing rhymes about family members or friends.

4 designs of Thank You cards for children to complete and make and send to show their appreciation. Great at the end of the year when children may want to send cards to staff members. 2 cards are black and white and 2 are colour with elements for children to colour in and make the cards their own. The cards have backs that can be folded.

Ignite the sparkling spirit of Bonfire Night in your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 Firework related picture grids! Each grid showcases a Bonfire Night-themed image, highlighting the visuals of rockets soaring , dynamite, and colourful fireworks painting the night sky. The resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, enhancing their observational and fine motor skills. An engaging way to bring the magic of Bonfire Night into the classroom! Enlarge the grids as required and extend the activity by getting children to draw or paint firework pictures freehand.

Fun with Hats: A Data Adventure for Children is a maths resource designed for Key Stage 1 and EYFS children. The resource aims to develop early data handling and sorting skills through fun activities. The resource includes: • Three Sets of Colour Picture Cards: Each set contains 18 colour pictures of children wearing different hats. Sets 1A and 1B, Set 2A and 2B, and Set 3A and 3B include the same pictures but are jumbled in different orders, providing multiple opportunities for matching and sorting activities. • Activity Sheet for Counting and Matching Hats: This sheet allows children to practice counting, sorting, matching and recording. There are 6 planned Activity ideas which come with objectives, instructions and assessment opportunities. Hat Matching Game: Objective: Develop data handling and sorting skills by matching pictures of children with different hats. Sorting Hat Game: Objective: Practice sorting and categorising skills based on hat colour and type. Hat Relay Race: Objective: Reinforce sorting skills and promote teamwork. Hat Storytelling: Objective: Encourage creativity and language development through storytelling. Design Your Own Hat: Objective: Encourage creativity and artistic expression while reinforcing understanding of different types of hats. Counting and Matching Hats: Objective: Practice counting and matching skills. The resource links to topics on Clothing. Boardmaker licenced.

10 placemats in black and white for children to decorate and make their own. There are 10 different themes for children to choose from, or use as an inspiration for designing their own: Dinosaurs, Flowers, Animals, Toys, Transport, Sports, Christmas, Easter, Birthday and Halloween. There is a template that children can add their own theme to and one that children can trace and complete. These make handy additions to your themed or celebrations resources or for a quick wet play activity! Once completed, the placemats can be laminated and used for parties and celebrations.

This 10-page resource is designed to help KS1 teachers introduce young learners to patterns through colourful and black-and-white examples. Each page features a colour pattern alongside a black-and-white version, allowing children to explore and create their own patterns by making the two match or deliberately choosing different designs and colours. The resource integrates concepts of shape, colour, and symmetry while incorporating familiar themes like food, flowers and animals. The resource supports early pattern recognition and critical thinking skills in a visually stimulating way.

4 bold, black and white worksheets for young children with a sweet theme. Each sheet shows a selection of sweets, cakes or ice cream. Children will have fun colouring in the treats and the surrounding decorations, whilst finding out about shape and pattern. Sheet 5 is a template for children to use to add their favourite treats!

“10 Triangular Cartoon Shape Characters” is a 10-page black and white resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learners. Each page features a triangular cartoon character, providing a fun and engaging way for children to explore 2D shapes, emotions, and self-expression. The resource encourages children to draw faces on the characters. They can make the characters the same or draw a different expression. This activity supports understanding of shapes, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages creativity and self-awareness.

A 10-page black and white resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learners. The resource provides a fun and engaging way for children to explore 2D shapes, emotions, and self-expression. Each page features a rectangular cartoon character and one for the children to complete. Children can draw a matching facial expression on each blank character or draw a different face showing different emotions. This activity supports understanding of shapes, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages creativity and self-awareness.

This resource introduces children to shapes and emotions with the “Heart Pals,” a series of 10 heart-shaped characters, each showing a different feeling. Each page features a simple heart character with a different expression, such as happy, sad, surprised, or sleepy. Beside the character is a blank heart for children to draw their own version or create a new expression. The resource is black and white, making it perfect for colouring and drawing, and supports EYFS and KS1 children.

“10 Circular Cartoon Shape Characters” is a 10-page black and white resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) learners. Each page features a circular cartoon character, providing a fun and engaging way for children to explore 2D shapes, emotions, and self-expression. Children can draw different faces / expressions on the character templates on each page to match the cartoon characters or draw a different expression or feeling. This activity supports understanding of shapes, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages creativity and self-awareness.

A 10-page black and white resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learners. Each page features a hexagon cartoon character with a different facial expression and one for the children to draw a matching (or different) face onto. This activity supports shape recognition, promotes social-emotional learning, and fosters creativity and self-awareness.

This resource introduces children to octagon shapes alongside emotions, with the “Octagon Pals,” a series of octagon-shaped characters, each showing a different feeling / emotion. Each page features a simple octagon character with a different expression, such as happy, sad, surprised, or angry. Beside the character is a blank octagon for children to draw their own version or create a new expression. The resource is black and white, making it ideal for colouring and drawing, and it supports EYFS and KS1.

“Square Cartoon Shape Characters” is a 10-page black and white resource for EYFS and KS1. Each page has a square cartoon character with a different facial expression and a blank square character for children to draw faces / expressions onto. They can copy the expressions or make the characters different. The resource supports learning of 2D shapes, feelings, and emotions. It’s a fun way to encourage creativity, self-expression, and understanding of shapes.

This resource introduces children to oval shapes and emotions with the “Oval Pals,” a series of 10 oval-shaped characters, each showing a different feeling. Each page features a simple oval character with a different expression, such as happy, sad, surprised, or angry. Beside the character is a blank oval for children to draw their own version or create a new expression. The resource is black and white, making it perfect for colouring and drawing, and supports EYFS and KS1 children.