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!
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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Editable EYFS Diploma Certificates – 40 Unique Awards for the Class of 2021
(There is a 2021 logo in each corner which you can easily cover with your school logo, smiley face etc)
Celebrate your Early Years learners with this comprehensive set of 40 editable diploma certificates designed specifically for the Class of 2021 completing EYFS.
These certificates cover a wide range of achievements and qualities, including:
Handwriting, Spelling, Maths, Reading
Smile, Helper, Tidying, Creative, Imagination
Inquisitive, Problem Solver, Scientist, Friend
Cheerful, Builder, Gardener, Caring, Team Mate
Caring for Insects, Clown, Jokes, Listener, Quietest
Story Teller, Challenges, Ideas, Explorer, Footballer
Caring for the Environment, Achiever, Athlete
Behaviour, Role Model, Model Student, Dancer, Thinker
Each certificate is editable, allowing you to easily insert each child’s name and personalise their award.
Perfect for end-of-year celebrations, assemblies, or to recognise daily efforts and achievements in the classroom.
If you find this resource helpful, please leave a positive review to help others find it!
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Editable colour monster name cards
How do you feel today sign
4 feelings signs
Rectangular and Square name cards/drawer labels.
11 rectangular and 11 square labels, each with a different design.
Rectangular and square, drawer labels for children to create themselves
There are 60 labels in total with 15 different monster poses, ready to be coloured in.
26 pages of resources to support the teaching of, Colour Monster by, Anna Llenas. This is a wonderful book that helps little ones think about their feelings in terms of a colour.
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.
14 Pages of Love Monster Resources, from the book by Rachel Bright.
Resources are aimed at EYFS level.
Resources included are-
Order by height
5 positional language flashcards
Positional language worksheet
Sorting feelings x2
Describe love monster
Counting x2
Repeating patterns
More/less
Weight
Maze
Letter writing
The disgusting Sandwich, the story of a hungry badger and the journey of a dropped sandwich, that gets more and more disgusting with each drop.
**These resources are literacy and creativity based.
Included is-**
Design a sandwich
Recipe for a sandwich
Sequencers
Correct order of a sandwich
Colouring
Cutting
Forest School sandwich
Recall
Matching character to sandwich
Writing characters
Pencil tracing
Story mountain
Retelling the story
Maze
Book review
Describe sandwich
Describe Badger
Speech bubbles
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.
Here are some age-appropriate literacy worksheet ideas for early years inspired by the book “Rosie’s Hat”.
Explore positional language with this interactive worksheet! Children will have fun searching for Rosie’s hat as they practice using words like “under,” “behind,” “in front of,” “beside,” and “on.”
Embark on Rosie’s life journey with this engaging activity! Children will explore the passage of time and the concept of aging as they order pictures of Rosie from when she was a baby to when she becomes an old lady.
Explore Rosie’s emotions with this interactive labeling activity! Children will have the opportunity to identify and label how Rosie is feeling.
Labelling activity inspired by “Rosie’s Hat”! Children will have the opportunity to identify and label various items from the story, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Inspire creativity and imagination with this engaging activity that invites children to draw their predictions based on the front cover of “Rosie’s Hat”!
An activity where children will organize pictures from “Rosie’s Hat” into a story mountain to visualize the story’s plot structure.
An activity where children will write a list of all the characters and places the hat visited.
A pencil control adventure as you help Rosie find her hat in this engaging maze activity!
Book Review: Encourage students to write a book review of “Rosie’s Hat,” Drawing or writing, characters, settings and basic events.
Story Retelling: Encourage children to retell the story in their own words, using simple sentences and drawings to convey the main events.
Order Story: Sort pictures correctly and retell the story in their own words, using simple sentences.
Colourful word mat! Bursting with key words and eye-catching pictures, this word mat is the perfect tool for expanding young learners’ language skills and creativity.
Encourage children to retell their favourite part of the story by either drawing or writing a simple sentence.
Alphabet line, complete with lower case and Capital letters as well as the 1st few tricky words.
On this activity, encourage children to identify the picture and draw a line to a picture that rhymes with it.
Alphabet Peg Matching! Each of the 26 cards features a different letter of the alphabet along with three accompanying pictures. Children are invited to identify the initial sound of each picture and attach a peg to the corresponding image that matches the letter’s sound.
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.
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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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Resources, activities and worksheets with the theme of, The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse.
Included in this pack is-
Describing the characters
Ordering the characters
Drawing the characters
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What’s your best discovery?
Maze
Find the correct clothing
Dress the boy
Characters feelings
Child’s feelings
Foot prints
Word mat
Characters backgrounds x4
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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Resources inspired by the book
26 page of resources, inspired by the book, The Smed’s and the Smoo’s, by Julia Donaldson.
A book which encourages friendship with no discrimination.
Included in this pack is-
2 pages of describing characters
2 pages of rhyming
Design a planet
Draw an alien
Label a good friend
Characters feelings/labelling
Colour mixing
List/what to pack on a trip
Missing poster
Order the story
Speech bubbles x2
Fine motor/cutting
Fine motor/follow a line
Feelings
Maze
Book review
3x alphabet/word strips
Matching rhyming words
2x writing frames
Inspired by the book, The Scarecrows Wedding by Julia Donaldson, I have created resources to compliment it.
As well as literacy and maths resources, there are also fine motor and creative sheets.
There are 27 pages, with some which are differentiated to suit various abilities.
Included is-
Short writing
Design a dress
Labelling
Initial sounds
Lists
Recall events
Matching
Tracing
Posters
Speech bubbles
Describing
Feelings
Drawing
Story mountain
Maze
Book review
Counting
Number recognition
Colouring
Design a necklace
Design a scarecrow
Eleven flashcards with pictures of goats, where children place a peg on the correct number after counting.
Flashcards numbered from 0 to 10, each with goats to help children with number recognition.
A five-frame with five goats for carpet time activities to encourage counting and group interaction.
A colouring activity where children colour in all items that represent the number 3.
Worksheets for ordering numbers from 1 to 5 and from 1 to 10.
A size ordering activity with three goats to arrange from smallest to biggest.
Counting activity where children write the number of goats they count.
A counting and matching exercise where children draw lines to connect the goats to the correct number.
Number identification activity with goats, where children colour the correct number of goats based on a given numeral.
A positional language activity with goats in relation to a bridge.
Repeating pattern activity with colouring to reinforce pattern recognition.
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Over 20 activities inspired by the book, Peace at last. The story of Daddy Bear who has trouble sleeping.
These** printer friendly sheets** are aimed at children in early years- year 1.
A run down of resources included-
Short writing pieces
Matching sounds to the correct environment
Fine motor
Writing sounds
Nocturnal animals
Story mountains
Sequencing story
Retelling story
Order by size
Feelings
Book review
Matching items to feelings
Recalling events
CVC words
Initial sounds
Making correct time
Identifying time
Oi Frog! Literacy Resource Pack – 10 Pages of Early Years Activities
Leap into literacy with this engaging 10-page resource pack inspired by the hilarious rhyming book Oi Frog! by Kes Gray and Jim Field.
Thoughtfully created for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and banded for 40-60 months and ELG, these activities build key early reading and writing skills in a fun, book-linked context.
This pack includes:
Rhyming word match-ups
CVC word writing based on fun illustrations
“-air” and other rhyming word sorts
A themed maze activity
Write a sentence using picture clues
Feeling word bank to support descriptive writing
Write what each animal might want to sit on
Sentence starters to encourage independent writing
Story sequencing cut-and-stick activity
Rhyming word search
Perfect for both classroom and home learning, this resource supports phonemic awareness, early writing, and vocabulary building — all through the lively world of Oi Frog!
Feedback is always welcome!
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Nursery Rhyme Sequencing Boards – 5 Classic Rhymes
This printable resource includes 5 engaging sequencing boards, each featuring a well-known nursery rhyme with 6 blank spaces for children to place images in the correct order of the story or rhyme. Perfect for developing early comprehension, sequencing, and storytelling skills.
Rhymes included:
Humpty Dumpty
Jack and Jill
Little Miss Muffet
Incy Wincy Spider
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Each board comes with 6 matching picture cards.
These can be used as cut-and-stick worksheets or laminated and added to your book corner or literacy provision for repeated use.
Ideal for literacy centres, small group work, and independent early years activities.
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**I’ve crafted a collection of 38 pages of early years resources, including math and literacy activities, worksheets, and other engaging materials, all inspired by the delightful book, “The King’s Pants.” **
Number recognition cards, for children to place a peg on the correct number
Crown and Pants matching/pairs flashcards games
Short writing piece x3
Portrait and landscape writing/drawing frames
Matching worksheet
Fine motor
More/less/same
Placing and arranging
Union Jack colouring
Design pants
Design crown
Repeating pattern
Counting
Describing x2
Number line to 10 and 20
5 frame and 10 frame
Lists
Maze
Missing poster x2
Colouring in bunting
#kingspants
Suitable for use at home or in school, I welcome your valuable feedback.