Here is a collection of 12 creative ideas that children can use to spark their imagination for using hand printing for making their own Christmas cards or posters. Ideas include Santa, a Robin, a Reindeer and a Christmas tree.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Christmas. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five black and white pictures of things you may see at Christmas, such as mince pies, crackers, presents and reindeer. Children count, colour and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture cards on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the Christmas pictures. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate Christmas pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Christmas pictures or pasting pictures in number order. Links Christmas with Number, Reading and Writing.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Winter. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes black and white pictures of things you might see in winter, such as scarves, snowmen, reindeer, jackets and boots. Children count the objects and cut out the pictures. They can colour in the pictures. There are matching number cards for each winter picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the winter pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the objects. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own winter pictures or pasting winter pictures in sequence. Links Winter and Number with Reading and Writing.

5 designs of a place mat for children to choose from. Children can colour in or paint the mats. These can then be cut out and laminated and children can use for their school Christmas Lunch place mats or for their Christmas Party. They can then take them home. Enlarge the sheets when printing to give a bigger surface area. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.

Here are 4 pages of ideas for using paper plates for your Christmas craft work. Each page shows 6 designs that children can use to inspire their imagination and help stimulate their own ideas. You can also use the plates as flashcards and for matching games. Duplicate, cut out and laminate and they can be recycled. The plates can also be used to make gift cards or for ideas for making Christmas cards.

10 different designs of Christmas cracker for children to colour in and join the dots. There is also a page with 3 blank crackers for children to draw their own designs.

2 pages of Christmas themed labels for children to cut out and label for gift tags, or names for place settings for your Christmas Party! There are 32 labels on each of the 2 pages. Boardmaker licenced.

An alphabet literacy based workbook for SEND children and suitable for EYFS and KS1. Boardmaker licenced with symbols. A resource linked to both Christmas, the alphabet and phonics. Each page shows a different letter of the alphabet. Children name the pictures on each page, say the sounds, spell and write the letters and words. The pictures/symbols link to Christmas e.g. A is for angel and G is for gift.

A free resource for young children linked to Maths and the New Year. Children can colour in the numbers, cut and order on sheet 1. Duplicate sheet 2 for matching numbers and sequencing. On sheet 3 children can write their own numbers or make number characters.

A fun way to introduce writing into your Christmas celebrations with young children. There are 5 opportunities here for children to write lists: Christmas Card List Christmas Wish List Favourite Christmas Tradition Lists Christmas To Do List Christmas Shopping List You could begin the activity by making group or class lists as a demonstration. The lists can also be laminated and added to your writing corner.

6 pages of snowflake decorations with each page showing 2 snowflakes. Each page shows a different colour snowflake with white inside for children to colour in or draw within. Colours are black and white, 2 shades of blue, purple, grey and green. Print or paste onto card and children can cut these out to decorate their class Christmas tree.

10 colouring sheets for Nursery / EYFS children with a Christmas Tree theme. Each sheet offers children the opportunity to practice their reading and handwriting skills. Children colour the pictures and trace the writing.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Shopping. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10. Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five pictures related to shopping such as wallets, bags and credit cards. Children count and colour the pictures and cut them out. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the shopping words such as piggy banks and cashier. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Shopping related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Shopping, Money, Number with Reading and Writing. Other resources in this format include Space, Feelings, Weather, Christmas and Castles.

Children will enjoy colouring these Christmas characters in, and tracing the sentences underneath. They may want to use their colouring as a basis for making a Christmas cards too.

A free poster to colour in for Valentine’s Day with an example of one that is already coloured in. Great for fine motor control.

2 heart shaped patterns in black and white and 2 examples of the hearts coloured in with a Valentine’s Day theme. Children may want to use these for making their own Valentine’s day cards or link to your maths work on Shape.

Here is a fun doodle activity for your topic on Spring,Easter, the Seasons or Weather. Good speaking and listening activity for pairs or writing activity making lists. Show on the smart board and see how many words the children can say or list in a given time.

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.

Here is a colourful slide show to share with your children when learning about Nature, Plants or Spring. There are 5 Spring flowers showing pictures, words and photos. There are activities for children: Drawing, researching, writing about the flowers and finding out their Latin names.

Here is a fun activity where children talk about the Spring things in the jar and then draw their own in the jar template provided. Next, they find 10 * Spring* Words in the word search jar. Answers are provided.