4 designs of Christmas gift boxes for children to cut out and assemble. They also make lovely tree decorations. Just add string. Print onto thin card or paste onto thin card for best results. Cut off any tabs that the children may not need. Add a chocolate and some tissue and the children have a little gift to take home.

5 pages of story fantasy character cards to engage and stimulate your children’s imaginative and story writing. Each page has 20 different characters on it and these are black and white. There is also a blank template for children that like to draw. They can draw their own characters or copy the ones they are choosing for their stories.

6 examples of how lolly sticks, or popsicle sticks, can be used creatively in the classroom, cross curricular. There are 6 picture examples of ways in which the sticks can be used, linking art and design to topic work e.g. Animals and Transport. There are also links to literacy, reading, story telling, imaginative play and gift making. There is a simple planning sheet that teachers (or children) can use outlining the activity, objectives, resources needed and step by step instructions. The planning could be used as a unit of work or dipped in and out of as required.

Resources for children learning about musical instruments. The cards can be used as visual aids for singing songs such as I am the music man. These include: Sheet 1 - 12 colour instrument cards to name (duplicate for matching) Sheet 2 - 12 colour instrument cards with space for children to write the words The other sheets show two instruments per page A - a colour and a black and white instrument for children to colour in to make them the same B - black and white instruments - children can colour these and trace over the names of the instruments There are some common instruments such as guitar and drum and some less well known such as accordion and bagpipes

5 Nursery Rhyme Sheets to Read and Write with a Royal / London theme. Sheet 1 is for reading / colouring and sheet 2 is for children to trace over the words / colour in. Rhymes- Old King Cole The Queen of Hearts London’s Burning Oranges and Lemons London Bridge is falling down (2 verses) Links nicely to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.

12 Nursery Rhyme colour cards with 6 to a page. Page 1 and 3 show rhyme pictures with names. Page 2 and 4 has space for children to write. The Nursery Rhyme cards can be used in a variety of ways: Use as choosing boards where the children choose a rhyme to sing. Write underneath the colour pictures to name the rhymes. Cut out and match the rhyme cards. Use as visual aids or memory joggers. Add to displays.

10 colour posters showing musical instruments for your displays or discussions.

5 worksheets to assess, teach or revise colours with your children. Sheet 1- children read the colour words and colour in the pictures accordingly. Sheet 2- children colour the 4 pictures as stated-blue, yellow, red or green. Sheet 3 - Children colour and count up to 5. Sheet 4 - children draw the correct number of coloured objects. Sheet 6-children practice writing the 4 colour words.

Brighten up your classroom displays with these Colours Display Cards. There is a landscape full page poster showing the word Colours. Next there are 4 pages each showing 4 different colours e.g. blue, green, red and yellow and indigo, rose, beige and gold. Cut out and laminate the cards and use in your teaching of colour such as colour sorting and for your displays. The final page is a template with the colour pencils border for children to use for writing or drawing.

4 worksheets where children can practice their handwriting and fine motor skills. The images are linked to music and show musical instruments and notes.

Here is a fun and creative activity for KS1 children to explore art and design through “20 Design Ideas on Paper.” This resource includes a variety of design ideas: a book cover, t-shirt, ID card, birthday card, plate, stamp, photo frame, floral wreath, for sale poster, gift tag, socks, Christmas stocking, vase, Easter card, new baby poster, gift box, lunch box, butterfly, bird house, and wanted poster. Each page features a picture idea for the design, sparking children’s imaginations, along with a blank template for them to draw their own design. The activity can be extended by providing children with the materials to design and make. This activity can be linked to topics in other subjects, such as creating a “wanted poster” in a history lesson or designing an Easter card in a religious education class, providing a cross-curricular approach to learning.

Music Magic: Exploring Genres is an engaging resource designed for Key Stage 1 children to explore and enjoy various music genres. This 10-page resource features a different genre on each page: Rock and Roll, Reggae, Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop, Country, Pop, Heavy Metal, Opera, and Latin. Each page presents a colour disc representing the genre, alongside a black-and-white version for children to colour in. Children can cut out and match the black-and-white discs with their coloured counterparts, and they can also duplicate and cut out the colour cards for additional matching fun. This resource supports musical education and artistic expression, providing an interactive way for young learners to discover and appreciate a wide range of musical styles. You may also want to use the discs to make a choice board where children select which genre they would like to listen to or find out about.

A fun, practical dance activity for young children. There is an activity sheet which gives suggestions for using the resources. There are 6 children and they each have a different move which is animated on the PPT. There are flashcards of the children performing their moves to copy, cut out and laminate. Children practice the moves and make combinations individually or in groups and then perform them. Add some music that fits and this makes a lovely lesson ending. Follow up with children coming up with their own moves and combinations.

3 sets of colour story cards for young children to inspire their imagination and story telling. set 1 - 8 character cards - green border set 2 - 8 homes cards - blue border set 3 - magic cards - red border The cards all come in 2 sizes. Children can select a card from each set and make up a simple story. Children can work in pairs or groups or with an adult to scribe as required.

3 worksheets for children for their topic on Music or Sound. Each worksheet shows a small picture of 6 different instruments. There are 6 boxes for children to draw in or paste a picture into. Children read the words to ensure they draw in the right boxes.

20 animal masks for children to cut out and use in their role play or / and story work. Cut out the eyes and reinforce on card or by laminating.

Here is a collection of 10 colouring sheets where children can also read and trace over the writing. Page 1 shows 12 pictures. Children can mark off the ones as they colour them in and then discover the missing 2 (the ball and the flowers), promoting observation skills.

Enlarge these sheets for children to cut out the Ballerina Dolls and clothing and play dressing up. There are 2 colour sheets and a black and white one for children to do their own colouring. Extend with children drawing and making their own clothing out of paper or collage materials.

Teacher’s Guide for EYFS SEND children. Objective: Introduce children to music and movement through engaging singing games. Resource Components: Singing Games: o The Farmer in the Dell: Sing and act out the roles in the song. o Looby Loo: Follow the lyrics with actions for each body part. o Oranges and Lemons: Sing along and join in the game. o The Grand Old Duke of York: March and follow the actions in the song sitting or standing. Lyrics and Instructions: o Each game includes the lyrics and simple instructions for the actions / games. Flashcards: o Flashcards with symbols for each game. In colour and black and white for 3 games and colour for The Grand Old Duke of York. o Use for reference, sequencing activities, or matching and sorting. Boardmaker licenced.