Wise Owl is learning his ABC. Here are 4 worksheets with Christmas related pictures beginning with A, B and C for children to complete.

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.

A literacy / phonics resource for KS1. 3 worksheets showing pictures with a Spring theme. Children write in the missing letters. There is a Word sheet included to support children that may need it. Children can colour in the pictures.

A phonics / spelling resource for EYFS or KS1. There are 6 sets of letters that spell out the word SPRING. These can be mixed and matched. 5 sets are in colour and the final set are black and white for children to colour in themselves. Children can cut out the letters and use them as a basis for making a Spring poster.

This is a fun speaking and listening game which involves naming, phonics and memory recall. Show these pictures on your smart board or print them out. The first sheet shows a grid with 24 colour pictures of things children might see in Spring. They need to look at them carefully as some will be removed and they will try to remember which ones they were. Children can name the pictures and say what the initial sounds are. Finally, give the children the blank grid for them to draw the pictures on that they remember or Spring pictures of their own.

6 pages on a spring theme based -a nest, lamb, rabbit, chick, duck, Easter egg, worm, rose and a bee. 6 Spring pictures with words to read and colour in. 6 Spring pictures to colour in. 6 words to read and write. 6 colour pictures to name, cut and match. 6 colour photos to name, cut and match. An outline template for you to use.

This is a fun Spring activity. The first sheet is an example of the coloured in version of sheet 1. There are 5 worksheets. Children read and match the words with a line, or they can colour the letters that are the same in the same colours as in the example on the first sheet. The picture clues support children with their reading.

This set of 10 colour worksheets is designed with KS1 children in mind, accompanied by detailed planning sheets, offering five ways to integrate reading, writing, alphabetical ordering, phonics, and speaking and listening into your classroom activities. Utilizing the majority of photographs, the resource invites children to match words to colour photographs, sequence words alphabetically, explore phonics through image association and describe pictures to peers. This resource enriches vocabulary and comprehension but also nurtures a connection between visual cues and language, providing a foundation for budding readers and writers.

‘Unravelling the Unusual’ is a unit of work for Key Stage 1 children using a collection of black and white picture resources. There are 10 pages, with 12 pictures on each page. Each picture is unusual in some way and can be classed in different ways such as silly, useless or wrong. Examples include the bucket with holes, the train with square wheels, a fingerless glove and a child riding a donkey back to front. The activities included are engaging and are designed to develop speaking, listening, writing, and creative thinking skills. The Unit of Work provided is in a table format detailing 7 suggested activities, their objectives, the resources needed, and step-by-step instructions for implementation.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘G’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour. Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘H’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour. Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.

A lovely set of worksheets based on 4 children, what they like and where they live and who they live with. Activities include finding out about the children, a word search and simple comprehension questions. Children write about their findings and then about themselves and their own families.

Children will enjoy these observation activities where they look carefully at the colour pictures and find the 20 objects shown underneath. Children can work in small groups, on their own or with adult support. Links to Ourseves, Homes, Speaking and Listening and Writing. Activity Sheets In the Living Room In the Kitchen In the Bedroom At the Park Differentiate: a. Children can tick off the objects they find. b. Children can write the words of the objects they find and then think of some more they can spot in the pictures.

An animated PPT for Nursery or KS1. There are 10 slides to show on your Smart Board. Each slide shows 2 children who like the same thing e.g. Christmas or Animals. Lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and to find out what your children have in common. Follow up with a class survey to find out likes or dislikes. The final page shows pictures of all the characters for cutting and matching activities.

16 colour flashcards showing children doing different activities such as dancing and drumming. Supports work on Ourselves and ‘Doing’ words.

A fun set of lessons based on the theme of Ourselves or Me. There is a planning sheet that gives 3 ways in which you can use the resource including activities, objectives and instructions. Activities are: ‘Story behind the pictures’, ‘Mirror Mirror’ and ‘Copycat’. Use as a set of lessons or as flashcards or discussion cards. There are 10 sets of flashcards in colour with corresponding black and white copies. Each flashcard shows a child doing something they like to do. The colour pictures have artistic effects added. The resource links to Speaking and Listening, Ourselves and Art and Design. Suitable for KS1 and EYFS.

Sadie has a special Christmas wish that she keeps to herself. Sadie soon realises that if she wants her wish to come true, she needs to take matters into her own hands! Here is a sneak preview in the form of a story sequencing sheet. Enlarge on your smart board or download the ebook.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘C’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour. Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.

Reading ideas and activities for teachers, parents and carers based on the picture book: ‘Sadie and her Red Shiny Shoes’. Ideas include making predictions, comprehension questions, word and sentence work, looking at pictures, drawing, designing, painting and discussion topics. The book is aimed at children from 3 to 7 years old. *Sadie had trouble with her foot, but she did not know why. Everyone had their own ideas about what was wrong with Sadie’s foot. In the end, Sadie solves her own problem. *