This is a fun lesson where children find out about animals with fruity names such as the lemon shark and the raspberry crazy ant. Share the power point with the children and see if they can guess the name of each animal using the picture clues. Click the key and the name will appear on each page. There are 8 animal slides. The final slide is a list of suggested activities or tasks that the children can do. e.g. finding a picture or photo of each animal, drawing cartoon animals combining the fruit and the animal and then making a model. Links to art and design and science(animals).

These sheets are black and white and duplicated in colour. There are 4 of each sheet showing a cow, sheep, pig and chicken. The idea is that children discuss each animal and their impact / effect on humans/humanity. E.g. For the chicken, children may say we benefit from having eggs and chicken to eat as well as soups and mayo. Older children may consider any negative impacts of eating meat or using fertilizer for example. The pictures around each animal give children starting points or clues for discussion and writing.

A cross curriculum resource to encourage children to discuss, think and write about animals. Here are 15 ideas cards to inspire children to write about animals or make lists. Each of the 5 pages shows 3 colour pictures of collections of animals / scenes e.g. farm animals, birds and bugs. There is space below each of the colour pictures for childrens writing. You may want to cut and laminate the picture cards and add them to your writing corner / table or displays.

A 9 slide powerpoint with a Halloween theme to share with young children. Each slide represents a letter in the word Halloween. e.g. O is Owl and W is witch. Following this are the 9 colour pictures for the children to cut out and order. There is a template that the children can use to paste into, for labelling or drawing. This makes a nice assembly starter too, where 9 children read each slide and you can show the powerpoint or the children can paint their own large pictures to share.

A colouring resource for Christmas where children can also learn about alphabetical order, read, write and use their speaking and listening skills. Included are activity grids and suggested activities. Suggested Activities: Name each picture and say the initial sound 2.Colour the pictures 3.Write the words / draw a picture under the words in the grid 4.Draw a picture next to the initial sound or complete the word on the grid 5.Cut out the word cards from the grid and put them into alphabetical order

These 10 writing frames each show a different colour scene to discuss and write about. There are key words included with each scene to support writing. The frames and key words may help your children with special educational needs too. Links to Seasons, Winter and Christmas.

A complete set of characters for this Christmas family starting with the grandparents, parents, children and pet. The flashcards can be duplicated, cut out and laminated, added to lollipop sticks to make puppets. There are 2 activity sheets included where children can write the names of the characters and draw or paste the family members to match the words. Page 4 is a sheet with 12 cross - curricular activity ideas for you to use along side the characters.

A fun festive game for KS1. Cut out the 15 picture cards and the letter cards. Laminate for durability and a reusable resource. Children use the letter cards to make each of the 5 letter words including: angel, Santa, holly and gifts. All the letters the children need to spell the words are included. Letters come on pages showing 3 of the words - these can be used also as a matching base game or spelling aid.

A colourful fun snap game to make and play with your children at Christmas. There are 10 sheets with 4 pairs of cards on each page. There is also a template included for you or the class to make your own cards to add to the collection. Print onto card and/or laminate for reusable games of pairs, matching and snap. Add to your Christmas displays or use as Christmas gift tags or mini Christmas cards.

Children will have fun with this PPT activity where they work out what the pictures are for each of the 8 crosswords and then the spellings /where to put the words. There are 8 slides. Share these on the white board. On the click of the key, the answers will appear from behind the green squares. Have a word bank handy for any children that might need this. Give children a mini white board each, or they can work in pairs. Links to reading, writing, spelling, phonics and celebrations.

A 10 slide PPT for young children to watch, read and enjoy with a Christmas theme.

Here are 5 examples of colour wrapping paper to inspire children to make their own. There are also 5 copies of the colour wrapping papers in black and white for children to colour in with felt pens, crayons or paints. You can enlarge for painting as need be.

A Christmas / New Year resource for children where they make their own calendars to send for gifts to loved ones or friends. There are 10 Christmas pictures in sets. There are 5 different types of borders all containing the 10 pictures. Print the cards onto thin card or paste. Children choose their cards, colour in the pictures and write over the greetings. The final page shows 12 months of calendar tabs. Children could make their own year collection adding in the numbers on the correct days or make 1 month - January to add to their cards.

This Rainy-Day Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a rainy day indoors or to supplement your topic on Weather or Seasons. Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with rainy weather. The resource features: Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Rainy-Day Bingo Game. (Children can make their own). Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of ‘rainy day’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders. Boardmaker licenced

This Holidays Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Holidays, Seaside, Weather or Seasons. Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with going on Holidays. Make your own using the plan provided or use the ready made symbol boards. The resource features: Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Holidays Bingo Game ;objectives and resources needed. Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Holidays’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders. Boardmaker licenced

10 Toys worksheets for EYFS or Key Stage 1. Each sheet has 2 parts, a colourful toy and a black and white matching toy. The aim is for children to recognise and name the toys, write the sentences and colour the black and white pictures to match the colour versions. Each picture has a thick outline that supports children if they want to cut out the shapes. The pictures enhance displays on Toys and encourages speaking and listening and observation around colour and toys. Children may be able to find matching toys in school or at home.

10 Insects worksheets for EYFS or Key Stage 1. Each sheet has 2 parts, a colourful insect and a black and white matching insect. The aim is for children to recognise and name the insects, write the sentences and colour the black and white pictures to match the colour versions. Each picture has a thick outline that supports children if they want to cut out the shapes. The pictures enhance displays on Insects and encourages speaking and listening and observation around colour and insects.

10 Farm worksheets for EYFS or Key Stage 1. Each sheet has 2 parts, a colourful thing or animal found on a farm and a black and white matching picture. The aim is for children to recognise and name the things or animals found on a farm, write the sentences and colour the black and white pictures to match the colour versions. Each picture has a thick outline that supports children if they want to cut out the shapes. The pictures enhance displays on The Farm and encourages speaking and listening and observation around colour and animals.

10 worksheets for EYFS or Key Stage 1. Each sheet has 2 parts, a colourful animal and a black and white matching animal. The aim is for children to recognise and name the animals, write the sentences and colour the black and white pictures to match the colour versions. Each picture has a thick outline that supports children if they want to cut out the shapes.

10 worksheets for EYFS or Key Stage 1. Each sheet has 2 parts, a colourful vehicle and a black and white matching vehicle. There are land, sea and air vehicles that can be used for sorting. The aim is for children to recognise and name the vehicles, write the sentences and colour the black and white pictures to match the colour versions. Each picture has a thick outline that supports children if they want to cut out the shapes. The pictures enhance displays on Transport, Land, Sea and Air.