Here you'll find a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity, support early development, and make learning fun. From story-inspired worksheets to fine motor tasks, classroom display pieces, and keepsakes like certificates and cards — each resource is made with love, care, and first-hand classroom experience. My aim is always to help teachers, TAs, and parents support children in meaningful and creative ways. I hope you find something here to bring joy and inspiration to your setting!
Here you'll find a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity, support early development, and make learning fun. From story-inspired worksheets to fine motor tasks, classroom display pieces, and keepsakes like certificates and cards — each resource is made with love, care, and first-hand classroom experience. My aim is always to help teachers, TAs, and parents support children in meaningful and creative ways. I hope you find something here to bring joy and inspiration to your setting!
Explore a comprehensive collection of 40 engaging resources tailored for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), drawing inspiration from the beloved book, “The Naughty Bus.”
Our diverse range of materials encompasses literacy, math, water tray signs, story stones, and beyond. With interactive activities designed to captivate young learners, these resources provide immersive learning experiences that bring the adventures of the Naughty Bus to life in the classroom or at home.
Included in this pack
Story sequencing activity
First, then, next
6 caption cards to fill
Writing pieces
8 Story stones
Story mountain
Cut and stick bus
Wanted posters
Labelling
Describing
Height colouring
10 frames and characters
Sinking/floating colouring
Spot the difference
Maze
8 water area/tuff tray signs
Designing
12 more ideas
What the Ladybird Heard inspired – 21 Activity Worksheets (Listening, Literacy, Numeracy & Fine Motor)
Inspired by Julia Donaldson
This engaging 21-page pack is designed to support a range of Early Years and KS1 skills, all linked to the much-loved story What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson. With differentiated tasks, this resource caters to a variety of learning levels and styles.
Activities include:
Ordering the story
Matching animals to their sounds and homes
Pencil control sheets (x2)
What does each animal say?
Maze activity
Create your own farm map
Positioning animals on a map
Listening and memory games
Wanted posters (x4)
Matching adjectives to characters
Counting animals
Subtraction task
Draw the correct number of spots on the ladybird
Sound flashcard game
Silhouette matching
Perfect for topic work, continuous provision, or whole-class activities. Encourages storytelling, phonics, listening skills, fine motor control, and early maths.
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Number Blocks 1–5: Early Years Number Composition Pack (15 Pages)
Support number composition and early addition with this vibrant, hands-on resource pack based on numbers up to 5, using the familiar Number Blocks characters to enhance engagement and understanding.
This 15-page pack includes a variety of worksheets, flashcards, and display materials designed to help young learners explore how numbers can be made in different ways. Perfect for whole-class teaching, intervention groups, or independent activities.
What’s included:
3 display pages featuring Number Blocks characters
Colour in blocks to make 5 – visual representation of number bonds
Create a sum using blocks – hands-on number composition
Flashcards – ideal for games and quick recall
Number fan – printable and interactive for small group work
Number problems – simple reasoning challenges
12 addition sums – great for early addition practice
Spot Number Blocks that make 5 – develop number sense
Colour objects that represent 5 – visual quantifying
Dice game – fun way to reinforce counting and addition
Ladybird spots activity – subitising and number recognition
Ideal for:
âś” EYFS and Reception maths
âś” Exploring number bonds to 5
âś” Hands-on, play-based learning
âś” Supporting White Rose Maths or similar schemes
If you find this resource useful, I’d really appreciate your positive feedback. It helps me and other educators too!
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Extensive Supertato Resource Pack – Early Years Literacy, Numeracy & PSHE
Explore this vibrant, hand-drawn resource pack designed to complement the book Supertato. Packed with engaging activities that cover literacy, numeracy, and PSHE, this set is perfect for early years learning both at home and in school.
Included are:
Height and weight activities
Cardinal numbers and number bonds to 5
More/less and missing numbers
Number lines and repeating patterns
Addition exercises
Maze and “find the peas” game
Sorting food activity
3 Spot the differences challenges
3 Literacy writing focus sheets
Wanted posters (differentiated 4 ways)
2 Speech bubble activities
Writing frames
All resources are hand drawn by myself to bring a unique, creative touch to your learning environment.
Be sure to explore my other Supertato-themed resources for more fun and educational materials!
Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates me to keep creating quality resources!
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A Squash and a Squeeze – Early Years Maths and Literacy Resource Pack (14 Pages + Flashcards)
Explore a rich collection of 14 pages of engaging mathematics and literacy activities, plus flashcards, all thoughtfully designed to complement the teaching of Julia Donaldson’s classic story A Squash and a Squeeze.
This pack supports early years learners with a variety of hands-on and creative tasks, including:
Matching animals to their silhouettes
Ordering by height
Counting and addition
Size and measurement activities
Learning about habitats
Using adjectives and rhyming words
Writing frames and a wanted poster activity
8 feelings cards to explore emotions
Designing a new house
Perfect for classroom use or home learning, these resources are flexible and can be integrated into lesson plans or used as standalone activities to deepen children’s understanding and enjoyment of the story.
If you find this resource valuable, please leave a positive review to help others discover it!
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10 Pages of Early Years Mathematics Activities Inspired by Room on the Broom
I’ve created a set of 10 engaging maths worksheets designed to complement the themes of Room on the Broom. Perfect for early years learners, these activities build foundational skills through playful and thematic learning.
Includes:
Doubling
Ordinal numbers
Addition
Counting static sets of objects
Sorting by height
Ordering numbers 1–10
Shape finding
Ideal for classroom use or home learning, these activities support early maths development in a fun and familiar context.
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’Stack The Cats’ Inspired Learning Activities for Early Years:
Embark on an exciting journey inspired by the whimsical book â€Stack The Cats.’ Tailored for early years, this resource pack seamlessly blends fun and learning, incorporating numerous math activities alongside fine motor skill development.
Cats and Sign for Tuff Tray Measuring:
Transform the Tuff Tray into a playful measuring station with an assortment of cat cutouts in different sizes. Watch as children engage in measuring activities, comparing the dimensions of these delightful feline friends.
Flash Cards 1-10:
Create an interactive counting experience with cat-themed flashcards ranging from 1 to 10, providing an enjoyable way for children to strengthen their numeral recognition skills.
Representing number 1 worksheet
Fine Motor Tracing
Stacking in size order
Measuring
Representing number 6 worksheet
Cutting and Counting
Colouring and Counting
Indentify and Colour Fewer
Indentify and Colour More
Adding 2 groups
The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson – 19 Early Years Worksheets
Literacy, Maths, Science & Fine Motor Skills Activities
Delve into the enchanting world of The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson with this beautifully illustrated collection of 19 worksheets tailored for Early Years learners. These resources cover a wide range of key areas, including literacy, maths, science, PSHE, and fine motor development — all inspired by the much-loved story.
Perfect for classroom or home use, these activities help spark curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking in young learners.
Included in this pack:
Positional language
Rhyming
Smell likes and dislikes
Favourite books
Pencil control sheets x2
Feelings
Book genres
Book reviews
Library visit planning
Library rules
Book-themed scavenger hunt
Thought bubbles
Picture hunt activity
Counting
Story sequencing
These engaging worksheets are designed to encourage discussion, support comprehension, and build early writing and mathematical skills through a story-based approach.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Early Years Maths Resource Pack (15 Pages)
Bring maths to life with this 15-page collection of engaging activities inspired by the much-loved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
These resources are perfect for Early Years and Reception-aged children, helping to reinforce number knowledge and mathematical concepts in a playful, story-linked way.
Included in this pack:
Counting to 10
Addition to 10
Number sequencing
Order by length
Repeating patterns
Finger painting numbers
Recognising numbers
One more
Number matching
Number cards to 10
Picture cards to 10
Exploring weight
Missing numbers
Perfect for classroom activities, continuous provision, or home learning.
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Resources, which I was inspired to make after reading the book, The Odd Fish.
A book all about a group of fish trying to help an empty bottle, which they think is a fish, return home to his family. Along the way they meet other sea creatures and rubbish that has been thrown into the sea.
In this pack you will find, worksheets, activities and flashcards.
Fine motor maze
Counting
Sorting what belongs in the sea-cutting and sticking
Sorting objects to create an under the sea picture
Colour in what belongs under the sea
Match the sea creature to the rubbish he had
Feelings
3x writing
Identify the rubbish in the sea
Reusing ideas
Matching worksheet
Design a poster
Turtles feelings
Repeating patterns
Sorting recycling
Pack of 12 cards for a pairs game
Scavenger Hunt Pack | 7 Printable Hunts for Home or Garden | EYFS/KS1
Description:
A set of 7 fun and engaging scavenger hunts designed for use at home or in the garden — perfect for home learning, homework, or as a creative activity during outdoor play.
Children can draw, cut and stick, take a photo, or write about each item they find, making this a flexible and child-led learning resource.
What’s included:
Creature Hunt – look for insects, birds, and animals
Nature Hunt – find items like leaves, grass, stones
2D Shape Hunt – spot shapes like circles, triangles, squares
3D Shape Hunt – find cubes, spheres, cylinders and more
Group Objects Hunt – look for objects in sets (e.g. 2 spoons, 3 buttons)
Size Hunt – find big, small, tall, short objects
Perfect for:
EYFS & KS1 learning
Fine motor and observational skills
Outdoor learning and exploration
Homework or enrichment activities
Flexible, open-ended, and ready to print.
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Explore a diverse collection of early years resources designed to support the teaching of Julia Donaldson’s “Stickman.” This pack combines math, literacy, and fine motor skills activities to engage young learners.
Included resources:
Pencil control maze
Simple word search
Scissor control practice
Ordering by size
Addition to 10
Missing numbers
Literacy activity: find 2 ways to use a stick
2 writing frames
Speech bubbles for creative expression
Identifying Stickman’s feelings
Number line
Positional language activities
Number flash cards up to 10
Perfect for both classroom and home learning environments.
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Literacy resources for the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell.
27 pages of resources include
Matching
Sentence writing
Adjectives on each animal
Letter writing for each animal
Warning labels
Draw an animal and describe
Ordering animals
Labels
Drawing
Word mat
Writing frames
Resources cover lots of the maths curriculum.
Included are-
Counting
More/Less
Height
Weight
Counting to 10
Matching numbers to correct amount
Addition
Subtraction
Measuring
Number bonds
Counting to 8
Doubling
One more and one less
Repeating pattern
A pack of 11 cards, with, Dear Zoo characters on.
All you need to do is print, laminate and use a pack of clothing pegs.
Children place the peg on the choice of 3 numbers to match the amount of animals on the card.
Cards are from 0-10.
A game for 4 players with characters from the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell.
Each player has a coloured board with 6 pictures on and on the table in the middle are 24 pictures turned upside down. Each player takes it in turns to turn a card to see if it matches to one on their board. The winner is the person to find all their pictures first.
Here is a game for 4 players, based on the characters from the book, Dear zoo by Rod Campbell.
There are 4 boards with 6 pictures on each. There are also matching counters for each players boards and a set of 10 call cards.
A bumper selection of resources from the popular traditional tale, The Little Red Hen.
Over 30 pages of, maths, literacy and artist resources, aimed at early years.
Included is-
Story mountain and pictures
Initial sounds
Write cvc words
Order by height
Handprint literacy
Short writing/drawing piece x3
Speech bubbles
Describing words x3
Recipe for friendship
Ordering story
Caption writing
Read and draw x2
Sharing x3
Counting
Finger puppets x4
Head bands x4
Missing numbers
Somebody Crunched Colin – 23-Page EYFS Resource Pack
Support your early years learning with this bright and engaging 23-page pack based on Somebody Crunched Colin by Sarah Roberts. With all illustrations drawn by myself, this unique collection helps children explore important themes such as recycling, emotions, and storytelling in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Included in this pack:
Display resources
Story sequencing
More, less, same activities
Counting tasks
Feelings flashcards (Colin & Puppy)
Describing Colin
Recycling Colin activity
Colin’s past
Action cards
Thought bubble prompts
Sorting by size
Maze activity
Sorting rubbish and recycling
Recycling poster
3 differentiated writing frames
Perfect for enhancing discussions on environmental care, emotional literacy, and story comprehension in EYFS settings. Great for group work, circle time, or independent activities.
If you enjoy this resource, please consider leaving a positive review – it really helps!
Explore my shop for more early years story-based resource packs.
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Tad by Benji Davies – Early Years Maths and Literacy Activity Pack
Dive into learning with this engaging resource pack inspired by the charming story Tad by Benji Davies. Follow Tad the tadpole on his journey to becoming a frog, while developing essential early years skills! This pack includes a variety of fun and educational activities such as:
Lifecycle cut-and-stick to understand growth stages
Ordering by size with hands-on cutting and sticking
Positional language exercises to build spatial awareness
Short sentence writing to encourage early literacy
Counting practice and one less activities
Subitising flashcards, snap game, and matching for number recognition
Sequencing lifecycle flashcards to support story understanding
Perfect for EYFS classrooms or home learning, these activities combine literacy and maths seamlessly through a beloved story theme.
If you love this pack, please leave positive feedback and check out my other themed early years resources.
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Jasper’s Beanstalk Inspired Educational Resources Pack:
Unlock a world of interactive learning with this resource pack inspired by the delightful book, Jasper’s Beanstalk. Designed to engage young minds, this diverse collection encompasses math, literacy, and a captivating Tuff Tray activity.
Key Components:
Ordering Days of the Week Card Pack:
Enhance calendar skills with a dynamic card pack for ordering days of the week. This resource introduces a practical and visual approach to understanding the sequence of days and events.
Retell the Story:
Foster comprehension and creativity by inviting children to retell the charming tale of Jasper’s Beanstalk. This activity encourages verbal expression and reinforces narrative structure.
Sequence the Story:
Develop storytelling proficiency as children sequence key events from Jasper’s Beanstalk. This hands-on exercise promotes cognitive sequencing and comprehension.
Ordering by Height:
Extend mathematical understanding with an activity that challenges children to order objects by height. This engaging task develops spatial awareness and comparison skills.
2 Literacy Sheets:
Dive into literacy exploration with two tailored worksheets. These sheets provide an opportunity for, handwriting practice and other language-related activities.
Measuring:
Introduce fundamental measuring concepts with a hands-on measuring activity. Children explore height through playful interactions with objects related to the story.
Beanstalks 1-10:
Elevate counting skills with a beanstalk-themed activity focusing on numbers 1-10. This resource transforms numerical learning into an imaginative and enjoyable experience.
Colourful Beans:
Encourage color recognition and fine motor skills as children engage with a vibrant assortment of beans. This tactile element adds a sensory dimension to the learning process.
Ordering Numbers 1-10:
Strengthen numerical sequencing with an ordering activity focused on numbers 1-10. This resource provides a structured approach to number recognition and arrangement.
Story Mountain:
Cultivate narrative understanding with a story mountain activity. Children explore the story’s elements, enhancing comprehension and creativity.
This comprehensive resource pack draws inspiration from Jasper’s Beanstalk, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that blends literacy, math, and hands-on exploration. These activities are designed to captivate young learners and bring the book to life in a meaningful and educational way.
Integrated Math and Literacy Resource Collection for “The Queen’s Knickers” by Nicholas Allan:
Embark on an educational adventure tailored for early years with a diverse mix of math and literacy resources inspired by the whimsical book, “The Queen’s Knickers” by Nicholas Allan.
Resources included are-
Feelings Flashcards
Various writing frames
Design a pair of knickers
Repeating patterns
Design a crown
Counting
Describing
Measuring
Matching
Maze
Missing poster
Various pictures to use for displays
Whether in a classroom or home setting, these resources bring the enchantment of “The Queen’s Knickers” to life, creating an immersive learning experience that sparks curiosity and lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
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Christmas Picture Bingo for 6 Players
A fun, festive bingo game perfect for small groups. Each board has 6 Christmas-themed pictures. The pack includes 6 unique bingo boards, 12 Christmas-themed pictures, and printable Christmas baubles to use as counters. Print and laminate for repeated use!
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A clock that can be cut and stuck by children as a worksheet activity or for an adult to cut and laminate and let children use as a game to build their own clock face.