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Celebrate 80 years of VE Day with this engaging early years printable resource pack! Start with a simple PowerPoint to introduce the topic, then reinforce learning with hands-on activities. Kids can colour and design bunting, write letters to soldiers, create concertina booklets, design a medal, and complete an acrostic poem with “Thank You.” Maths activities include counting with 10 frames, subtraction, and number identification with matching. Plus, there’s a fun maze and initial sound flashcards for literacy practice. Check out my other early years resources for more printable fun! #VEDay80 #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #CreativeLearning #HistoryForKids #powerpoint

Somebody Swallowed Stanley – 13-Page Educational Resource Pack | Early Years & KS1 Bring the powerful environmental message of Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts into your classroom with this thoughtfully created 13-page printable activity pack. Perfect for Early Years and Key Stage 1, this resource pack explores the story of Stanley—a plastic bag mistaken for a jellyfish—and encourages children to engage with important themes like ocean pollution, kindness, consequences, and making thoughtful choices for the planet. What’s included in this pack? Ordering the story – support sequencing and comprehension 2x Counting activities – early maths with a meaningful context Describing activity – build vocabulary and expressive language 2x Feelings pages – explore character emotions and empathy What would you do? – promote personal response and PSED discussion Where did Stanley come from? (Prequel writing) – encourage imagination and environmental awareness Sorting actions – sort helpful vs harmful behaviours Thought bubbles – explore characters’ perspectives Repeating patterns – early maths through visual design Design a jellyfish – creative activity linking art and topic Ordering by size – comparison and visual reasoning Why choose this resource? Supports literacy, maths, PSED, and creative thinking Reinforces environmental education in a child-friendly way Ideal for group work, whole-class discussions, or independent activities This versatile pack can be used across multiple lessons or as a story-themed project day. Like this resource? Browse my shop for more book-inspired and topic-based early years and KS1 resources. Please leave a review if you found it helpful—your feedback supports other teachers too! #SomebodySwallowedStanley #PlasticPollution #EarlyYearsLiteracy #KS1English #StorySequencing #PSED #EnvironmentalEducation #JellyfishCraft #OceanTheme #TESResources

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. #JuliaDonaldson #WhatTheLadybirdHeard #EYFS #KS1 #ListeningSkills #Phonics #FineMotor #Literacy #Numeracy #StoryBasedLearning #EarlyYearsResources

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

Superworm Themed Literacy Activities – EYFS & KS1 Bring literacy to life with this exciting and engaging Superworm-inspired activity pack! Based on the popular story by Julia Donaldson, these resources help children develop key early literacy skills in a fun, story-linked way. What’s included (11 pages total): 🪱 Describing Superworm – develop vocabulary and use of adjectives 🪱 Rhyming words activity – explore rhymes based on the story 🪱 Wanted poster – creative writing and character focus 🪱 Superworm’s actions – identify verbs and action words 🪱 Labelling worksheet – build word recognition and topic vocabulary 🪱 Book review sheet – reflect on the story in a structured format 🪱 Recalling events – sequence key story moments 🪱 Favourite part writing sheet – express opinions with reasoning 🪱 Pencil control sheet – support early handwriting and fine motor skills Perfect for: ✔ EYFS and Year 1 literacy lessons ✔ Whole-class or small-group activities ✔ Independent work or guided sessions ✔ Story-based topic planning ✔ Writing corners and early morning work These activities are designed to be accessible, meaningful, and fun — with a clear link to the much-loved Superworm story. They support development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. If you find this resource helpful, your positive feedback would be greatly appreciated! #Superworm #EYFSLiteracy #JuliaDonaldson #LiteracyThroughStories #BookBasedLearning #TESResources #Phonics #WritingActivities #FineMotor #StoryWriting

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: ✔ EYFS and Reception maths ✔ Exploring number bonds to 5 ✔ Hands-on, play-based learning ✔ 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! #NumberBlocks #NumberBondsTo5 #EYFSMaths #EarlyYearsMaths #ReceptionMaths #NumberComposition #MathsDisplay #TESResources #CountingTo5 #HandsOnMat

A Little Bit Brave – Story-Based Resource Pack (17 Pages) Explore a comprehensive set of 17 worksheets, engaging activities, and flashcards meticulously designed around the narrative of A Little Bit Brave by Nicola Kinnear. This resource pack provides a multifaceted approach to support and enhance the learning experience inspired by the story. Included in this pack: Cutting and sticking activities Sorting tasks Feelings flashcards Differentiated writing frames Story sequencing Retelling the story These materials are ideal for use in both home and school environments, encouraging emotional literacy, fine motor development, and storytelling skills. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. #eyfs #earlyyears #ks1 #literacy #storysequencing #emotions #feelingsflashcards #alittlebitbrave #nicolakinnear #retellingstories #cuttingandsticking #handsonlearning #pshe #earlyliteracy #storybooklearning #writingframes

Discover a curated collection of 26 pages of resources designed to enhance the teaching of “Colour Monster” by Anna Llenas. This delightful book provides a unique perspective for young minds to explore and understand their emotions by associating them with colours. I have put together- Feelings jar Feelings fans Worksheets for literacy Worksheets on pencil control Design worksheets Matching feelings Teaming up monsters The list goes on. Specifically designed for early learners, these resources provide a gentle yet effective platform for children to explore and express their emotions, fostering a foundation for emotional well-being. Suitable for both classroom environments and homeschooling, these resources can be seamlessly integrated into existing lesson plans or used as standalone tools to enhance emotional learning inspired by "Colour Monster."

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! #Supertato #EarlyYears #EYFS #LiteracyAndNumeracy #PSHE #HandDrawnResources #TESResources #EarlyLearning #PositiveFeedback

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! #ASquashAndASqueeze #JuliaDonaldson #EarlyYearsResources #EYFS #MathsAndLiteracy #StoryBasedLearning #TESResources #ClassroomActivities #HomeLearning #PhonicsAndMaths #CreativeLearning

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. #RoomOnTheBroom #EarlyYearsMaths #EYFSMaths #MathsActivities #EarlyYearsResources #NumeracySkills #CountingFun #FoundationStage #ThematicLearning #MathsInEYFS

Dear Zoo Literacy Resource Pack Explore 27 pages of engaging literacy activities inspired by Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell. This pack includes a variety of resources to develop writing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills: Matching Sentence writing Adjectives for each animal Letter writing for each animal Warning labels Draw and describe an animal Ordering animals Labels Drawing activities Word mat Writing frames Perfect for early years learners, these materials support both home and school learning. #DearZoo #LiteracyResources #EarlyYearsLiteracy #RodCampbell #StoryBasedLearning #EYFS #WritingActivities

Literacy Resources Based on “Incredible You” by Rhys Brisenden A creative and confidence-building pack for Early Years and Key Stage 1 This 16-page literacy resource pack is inspired by the uplifting story “Incredible You” and is designed to spark imagination, promote self-esteem, and support early writing skills. Activities are differentiated across 3 levels to support a range of learners. Included in this pack: A variety of writing frames (portrait and landscape) Prompts such as: “Incredible Me” – draw yourself and write about why you’re amazing “If I were a dog/cat/bird/fish, I’d…” “I’d rather be a bird because…” “One day I will…” “I’m incredible at…” Colouring or drawing options for each writing prompt Drawing activities Certificates to celebrate uniqueness Positive posters for display and discussion This pack supports both literacy development and PSED (Personal, Social and Emotional Development) through meaningful reflection and expression. If you find this pack useful, please consider leaving a positive review — your feedback helps me to continue creating quality resources. Be sure to explore my other engaging literacy and early years packs available on my shop! #LiteracyResources #EYFS #IncredibleYou #CreativeWriting #SelfEsteem #EarlyYears #KeyStage1 #WritingPrompts #TESResources #PSED

Colour Monster Editable Name Cards/Drawer Labels – Square and Rectangular Bring a splash of emotion and colour to your classroom with these editable name cards and drawer labels, inspired by the beloved book The Colour Monster. This set includes: 11 rectangular labels 11 square labels Each label features a unique design derived from characters in the book. All labels are fully editable, making it quick and easy to insert each child’s name. Ideal for drawer fronts, coat pegs, cubbies, or name tags, these labels help create a visually engaging and emotionally supportive learning environment. Perfect for Early Years and KS1 settings, and especially suited to classrooms using The Colour Monster to support emotional literacy. #earlyyears #eyfs #ks1 #colourmonster #emotionalintelligence #editablelabels #drawerlabels #namecards #classroomorganisation #backtoschool #emotions #pshe #handdrawnresources

’Stack The Cats’ Inspired Learning Activities for Early Years: Embark on an exciting journey inspired by the whimsical book ‘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

Oi Dog! Literacy Resource Pack – 10 Pages of Early Years Activities Discover a rich collection of 10 pages of literacy resources thoughtfully curated for Early Years, inspired by the fun and rhyme-filled book Oi Dog! by Kes Gray, Claire Gray, and Jim Field. Perfectly banded for 40-60 months and ELG, these activities support foundational literacy skills in a playful, book-linked way. Included in this pack: Rhyming match activities “-og” word sorting CVC word writing to match pictures A themed maze Find and write rhyming words Picture clue sheets to support writing short sentences A bank of feeling words to build descriptive sentences “What do they want to sit on?” sentence writing for each creature Suitable for both home and classroom use, these engaging activities are designed to foster phonics confidence, sentence construction, and a love of reading. Your feedback is always appreciated! #OiDogActivities #EarlyYearsLiteracy #EYFSWorksheets #PhonicsFun #CVCWords #RhymeTime #ELGActivities #LiteracyThroughBooks #EYFSTeacherResources #KesGrayBooks #OiDogBook #PrintableLiteracy #LearningThroughStories

The Smartest Giant in Town – 19 Literacy Activities | EYFS & KS1 Book-Based Learning This 19-page printable literacy resource pack is designed to complement The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson. Created with early years learners in mind, these activities support phonics, writing, emotional literacy, and fine motor development — all while engaging with the much-loved story. What’s included: Cut and stick the correct clothing onto each animal Match and sort rhyming words to build phonemic awareness 2 pages for writing CVC words using picture prompts Fun maze to support pencil control and spatial awareness Rhyming word practice with links to the story text 2 simple sentence writing pages to encourage early composition 2 pages of feelings words to explore emotional vocabulary Feelings cards for sorting, discussion, or role-play Create a missing poster for one of the characters Label the Giant’s clothes with a cutting and sticking task Add your own pictures to a story map Dress the Giant with mix-and-match items Design a tie – perfect for creative expression and fine motor skills Write a thank you letter from one of the animals in the story These flexible activities can be used across whole class teaching, small group work, or literacy centres. They encourage language development, comprehension, and emotional awareness — all inspired by a classroom favourite. Ideal for: EYFS and KS1 Literacy lessons Story retelling and comprehension Classroom displays or themed units If you find this resource useful, feel free to browse my other early years book-based resources. Please leave a review — your feedback supports the creation of future high-quality resources! #TheSmartestGiantInTown #JuliaDonaldson #EYFSLiteracy #BookBasedLearning #Phonics #EarlyWriting #StoryRetelling #EmotionalLiteracy #TESResources #LiteracyActivities #FineMotorSkills #CVCWords #RhymingWords

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. #earlyyears #eyfs #literacyresources #mathsactivities #finemotorskills #storybasedlearning #juliadonaldson #thedetectivedog #receptionactivities #phonics #rhyme #earlyliteracy #classroomresources #handdrawnresources #bookthemedlearning

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. #theveryhungrycaterpillar #earlyyearsmaths #mathsactivities #storylinkedlearning #countingto10 #mathsintheeyfs #receptionmaths #mathsthroughstories #numeracyforkids #earlylearningresources #ericcarleactivities #mathsinspiredbybooks

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! #ChristmasBingo #EarlyYearsGames #ChristmasActivities #HolidayFun #EYFSPrintables #TESResources #FestiveLearning #ChristmasClassroom #BingoGame #PrintableGames #ChristmasTheme #EarlyYearsPlay #ClassroomResources #ChristmasFun