6 shape sorting boards with different colour and size shapes to match and sort. Why do you need this? These shape sorting boards help in teaching basic geometric concepts such as shape recognition, colour recognition, and size differentiation. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways such as: · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Math lessons on basic 2D shapes · Independent work stations For continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 6 boards showing the shapes circle, square, triangle, rectangle, pentagon and hexagon, each with 5 shapes to add.

Picture cards to encourage a discussion about who should or should not be touching children and how. Why do you need this? Discussing inappropriate touch can help empower children to recognise and report instances of abuse. By raising awareness and providing guidance on boundaries, teachers can help protect children from potential harm. The picture cards provide a visual prompt for teachers to facilitate discussions about personal boundaries and consent. Teachers can engage students in conversations about who should or should not be touching them and under what circumstances. How and when might you use this? This activity can be used in a variety of ways: · Lessons about personal safety focussing on boundaries and body safety. · Health and well-being lessons about personal space, consent and respect. · During circle time discussion · During small group work · Role-play activities to practice boundary-setting skills. What is included? Included in this resource are 10 person cards: · Mum or Dad · Doctor · Teacher · Stranger · Brother or Sister · Grandparents · Best Friend · Classmate · Aunt or Uncle · Family Friend And 10 types of touch cards: · High five · Pat on the back · Hand shake · Arm on shoulders · Kiss · Hug · Tickle · Whisper in ear · Hold hands · Sit on lap

5 worksheets in which children need to read a simple sentence containing CVC words and then draw a corresponding picture when they have read and understood the sentence. Why do you need this? Engaging in activities where students read a sentence and then draw a picture encourages the integration of reading and writing skills. Students not only decode the text but also express their comprehension through visual representation. Drawing a picture to represent a sentence promotes language development by encouraging students to think creatively and express their ideas visually. It helps them expand their vocabulary and reinforce their understanding of CVC words in context. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations or literacy centers · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets

Form to fill out if you feel a child may be suitable for a nurture group.

6 worksheets in which children need to read a simple CVC word and then draw a corresponding picture when they have read and understood the word. Why do you need this? Engaging in activities where students read a word and then draw a picture encourages the integration of reading and writing skills. Students not only decode the word but also express their comprehension through visual representation. Drawing a picture to represent a word promotes language development by encouraging students to think creatively and express their ideas visually. It helps them expand their vocabulary and reinforce their understanding of CVC words. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations or literacy centers · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 6 PDF worksheets

5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and then fill in the missing short vowel sound from the middle of a CVC word. Why do you need this? Filling in missing vowel sounds reinforces phonics rules and reading readiness. With cute animals and objects, learners practice deciphering familiar CVC vocabulary. Parents and teachers can use these pages to assess and develop critical vowel comprehension. How and when might you use this? Each page displays 10 illustrated words with the vowel missing. Looking at the picture clue, students fill in the blank to complete the word, applying knowledge of short vowel sounds. For example, seeing a picture of a c_t would cue writing an “a” to spell “cat”. These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations  · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets

5 worksheets, one for each vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u). The worksheets contain a large letter showing the vowel sound and then lots of pictures, children need to circle the pictures that have the correct corresponding vowel sound in the middle of the word. Why do you need this? Understanding short vowel sounds is fundamental to strong literacy skills, it lays the foundation for their early literacy skills and paves the way for successful reading and spelling. The ability to recognise and differentiate between short vowel sounds helps children sound out words, enabling them to read new and unfamiliar words with accuracy. How and when might you use this? These five worksheets immerse students in focused short vowel recognition using visuals and interactive searching tasks. Isolating each sound, a, e, i, o and u, through pictures and circling deepens early literacy abilities. These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations or literacy centers · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets

5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and think about what the short vowel sound would be in the middle of that word, they then need to colour the correct letter. Why do you need this? Understanding short vowel sounds is fundamental to strong literacy skills, it lays the foundation for their early literacy skills and paves the way for successful reading and spelling. These worksheets give students focused practice isolating vowel sounds in simple CVC words. The ability to recognise and differentiate between short vowel sounds helps children sound out words, enabling them to read new and unfamiliar words with accuracy. How and when might you use this? Each page displays 6 pictures along with a choice of 3 different vowel sounds, children have to work out what CVC word the picture is representing and then colour in the correct middle vowel sound for that word. For example, seeing a picture of a pig would cue colouring the “i” as the middle vowel sound in “pig”. These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations  · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets

6 worksheets in which children need to circle the picture that begins with a given letter. Why do you need this? Recognising beginning sounds lays the groundwork for reading skills. These worksheets give students practice isolating and identifying initial phonemes through interactive activities. Connecting sounds to letters and pictures reinforces phonetic awareness. With pictures of things like food, animals, and vehicles, children apply knowledge to familiar vocabulary. How and when might you use this? Each box focuses on a target starting sound, with a bold letter at the top for reference. Students look at 4 different illustrations and circle any pictures that start with that letter’s sound. For example, when the target is “B”, learners will circle the banana. This simple yet effective exercise serves as a foundational step in phonics instruction. Use them for individual practice or small group phonics instruction. What’s included? 6 PDF worksheets

5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and then work out what the beginning sound in the word would be, they then find and color that letter. Why do you need this? Recognising beginning sounds lays the groundwork for reading skills. These worksheets give students practice isolating and identifying initial phonemes through interactive activities. Connecting sounds to letters and pictures reinforces phonetic awareness. With pictures of things like food, animals, and vehicles, children apply knowledge to familiar vocabulary. How and when might you use this? Students will look at each picture, identify what the object is, and determine the first letter that makes the beginning sound of the word. They will then locate that letter among the letters listed and color it in. These worksheets can be used individually or in small groups as a fun way to practice phonics skills. The PDF worksheets work well for whole class instruction, independent practice, homework, or morning work. This resource provides a multisensory approach to build phonics skills using visual, auditory, and fine motor practice tracing and coloring the beginning letter. What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets

5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and then work out what the final sound in the word would be, they then find and colour that letter. Why do you need this? These worksheets help reinforce phonics skills by focusing on identifying and recognising the final sound in words. This supports students in understanding the relationship between letters and sounds. By associating final sounds with corresponding letters, students strengthen their understanding of letter-sound relationships. This knowledge is fundamental for decoding and encoding words in reading and writing. Engaging in activities where students analyse the final sound in words enhances their phonemic awareness—the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. This foundational skill is essential for reading and spelling. How and when might you use this? Students view images, say each word aloud, isolate the last sound they hear, and identify and colour in the letter that matches. These worksheets can be used independently, in small groups, or whole class to allow struggling and advanced readers to practice this critical early reading skill. As students complete these final sound worksheets, they’ll develop greater phonemic awareness that will transfer when encoding and decoding unfamiliar words. What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets

10 Worksheets in which children can practice tracing over and writing numbers 1-10. There are also activities to count and draw the correct number of objects. One worksheet for each number from 1-10 Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

4 Worksheets in which children think about how their bodies react to different emotions. Why do you need this? The worksheets help children become more aware of the physical sensations associated with various emotions. By recognizing bodily cues such as increased heart rate, muscle tension, or changes in breathing patterns, children can better understand and label their feelings. Understanding how emotions manifest in the body is essential for developing self-regulation skills. By identifying physical cues early on, children can learn to recognize when they are experiencing strong emotions and implement strategies to manage them effectively. How and when might you use this? This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: · During counselling sessions this worksheet can be used as a tool for self-reflection and discussion with students who may be struggling with managing their emotions. · Small group activities to promote peer interaction and mutual support. Group discussions allow children to share their observations about how their bodies react to emotions, fostering empathy and understanding among peers. · PSHE lessons focused on recognizing and regulating emotions

Listening activities that have pictures for children to follow instructions to color and add to. Promotes listening and concentration skills. Why do you need this? Listening is a fundamental skill for academic success and effective communication. By engaging in listening activities with clear instructions and visual cues, students can practice active listening and improve their ability to follow directions accurately. Following instructions while completing a task requires focused attention and concentration. Listening activities with visual prompts encourage students to concentrate on the task at hand, enhancing their ability to stay engaged and attentive. How and when might you use this? To use this activity each child involved will have their own copy of the picture and then the teacher will read out clear verbal instructions for children to listen to and follow. Children will all need a variety of coloring pencils available to them. What is included? Included are 8 pictures and instruction sheets. Contains two versions of the resource one with the English spelling and one with the American spelling (colour / color).

Cut and stick pictures of big and small versions of the same pictures onto sorting boards labelled ‘big’ and ‘small’. Why do you need this? Teachers might use activities where children cut and stick pictures of big and small versions onto sorting boards to help students understand the concept of size and develop their fine motor skills. This hands-on activity engages students in visual discrimination as they compare and contrast the sizes of different objects. It also reinforces vocabulary related to size and encourages critical thinking as students categorise the pictures based on their size. Overall, this activity promotes both cognitive and motor skill development in a fun and interactive way. How and when might you use this? Teachers might use this activity during early childhood or reception education or with older children with special educational needs to introduce or reinforce the concept of size comparison. Can be used in group or independent practice or independent workstations. Can be used as a one off activity or for continued use you may want to laminate the boards and pictures and use Velcro to move the pictures around. What is included? Included are 2 boards, one labelled ‘big’ and one labelled ‘small’ and 14 pictures to cut and stick onto the appropriate board.

Form to fill out when children are half way through their time in a nurture group to record their progress towards reintegration so far.

In class observation sheet for children being considered for Nurture Group

Stick colourful pictures onto sorting boards labelled with 6 different colours. Perfect as an independent workstation activity. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator

Flash cards showing homophones with corresponding pictures. Why do you need this? These Homophone Flash Cards make learning these tricky sound-alike words engaging and effective. The set includes 68 cards featuring common homophone pairs with corresponding pictures. Learning to identify and properly use words that sound the same but have different meanings is a key phonics and reading comprehension skill. These Homophone Flash Cards give students focused practice to build mastery of these tricky words through repetitive exposure and visual association. The pictures aid retention while keeping students interested. How and when might you use this? There is one flash card for each word which teachers can either show as sets of 2 or print or laminate as a two sided card. Teachers can use these cards for small group lessons, literacy centers, and vocabulary reinforcement. What is included? 68 Flash cards. Homophone words included: hear, here, heel, heal, main, mane, male, mail, knot, not, break, brake, die, dye, I, eye, night, knight, ate, eight, bear, bare, bury, berry, dear, deer, flu, flew, know, no, made, maid, meet, meat, blew, blue, ,flower, flour, hair, hare, one, won, pain, pane, pail, pale, pause, paws, pear, pair, red, read, right, write, see, sea, stairs, stares, tale, tail, toe, tow, tea, tee, ring, wring, ball bawl

45 Flash cards showing CVCC words with corresponding pictures. Why do you need this? Mastering CVCC words (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Consonant) is an important early reading milestone. These CVCC Word and Picture Flash Cards provide engaging practice to boost decoding, spelling and vocabulary skills. Working with these cards increases exposure to the common CVCC pattern, laying the foundation for decoding unfamiliar words. How and when might you use this? Teachers can use the cards for direct instruction, literacy centers, word walls, and reading games. What’s included? This set includes 45 printable flash cards with short CVCC words like sand, bank, ring, fish etc each paired with colorful illustrations.