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Phonics Sound Sorting Activity â Fill the Jar Cut and Stick | Phase 3 Digraphs & Trigraphs
Engage young readers with this handsâon PhaseâŻ3 Phonics Sound Sorting resourceâperfect for EYFS and KS1 phonics lessons! Designed to support the Letters and Sounds PhaseâŻ3 curriculum, this cutâandâstick activity helps children practise digraphs, trigraphs, phoneme segmentation, and grapheme recognition in a fun, interactive way.
Resource Overview:
5 sorting sheets featuring 3 labelled jars per page, each targeting key PhaseâŻ3 sounds .
Matching picture pages: say each word, segment its sounds, then cut and stick the image into the correct jarâreinforcing accurate soundâpicture correspondence
Blank template sheet to create your own custom sound jars for tailored phonics practice
Key Benefits:
Focused PhaseâŻ3 practiceâideal for consolidating digraphs and trigraphs
Cut and stick format builds fine motor skills alongside phonics mastery
Promotes independent learning and selfâassessment as pupils sort and check their work
Versatile use in wholeâclass lessons, smallâgroup interventions, literacy centres, or home learning packs
Why Youâll Love It:
Highly engaging âFill the Jarâ theme keeps children motivated
Easy to differentiateâuse fewer sounds for beginners or the blank sheet for extension activities
Printâready A4 PDF ensures crisp, clear printouts on any standard printer
Perfect for Reception, YearâŻ1, phonics interventions, and early literacy centresâboost your pupilsâ confidence and fluency with this PhaseâŻ3 Phonics Sound Sorting resource!

Tricky Waves â Tricky Word Practice for Phases 2, 3 & 4 â Handwriting & Writing Activity
Support tricky word recognition and handwriting with these engaging âTricky Wavesâ practice sheets perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners working on Phases 2, 3 & 4 tricky words.
This printable literacy activity helps children trace, copy, and write tricky words in a fun wave format, encouraging repetition, spelling, and fine motor development. Ideal for daily tricky word practice or phonics interventions.
Whatâs Included:
4 âTricky Wavesâ writing sheets covering Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4 tricky words
Each sheet features 8 tricky words to trace, copy and fill in a wave shape
Great for using with felt tips, gel pens, or coloured pencils for added engagement
Encourages early handwriting, tricky word recognition, and spelling skills
Help your learners master tricky words from Phases 2, 3, and 4 with this easy-to-use writing and phonics activity. Simply print and go!

Butterfly Ten Frame Addition â Cut, Stick & Colour Bug Catcher Ten Frames Maths Activity
Make maths fun and hands-on with this creative Butterfly Ten Frame Addition â Cut, Stick & Colour Bug Catcher Activity! Designed for EYFS and KS1 learners, this engaging resource helps children practise addition to 10, build number sense, and develop fine motor skills through cutting, sticking, and colouring.
Children will love âcatchingâ butterflies and placing them into the bug catcher ten frame jars, making learning visual, interactive, and fun. This activity supports the ten frame method while offering multiple ten frames for repeated practice and variation.
Whatâs Included:
5 bug catcher ten frame templates (colour version â empty ten frame inside a jar)
5 bug catcher ten frame templates (black & white version for children to colour in)
100 coloured butterfly cut-outs
100 uncoloured butterfly cut-outs for children to decorate
Space to write number sentences such as: __ + __ = __
Skills Covered:
Ten frame addition (addition to 10)
Counting with butterfly counters
Cut and stick fine motor activity
Maths through play
Colouring and creativity
This butterfly addition activity is ideal for:
Maths areas and continuous provision
Home learning packs
Small group work
Spring, summer, or minibeast-themed lessons
Add some seasonal fun to your classroom with this beautifully themed bug catcher ten frame maths resource, featuring multiple ten frames for variety and depth.

What Can You See ? Ocean Writing Mats | EYFS & KS1 | World Ocean Day Activity
Bring your literacy lessons to life with these colourful What Can You See? Ocean Mats â perfect for EYFS and KS1 writing prompts, observation skills, and World Ocean Day classroom activities!
This under the sea themed resource includes 2 ocean scene mats filled with sea creatures and ocean objects for children to explore. Pupils can use post-it notes, whiteboards, or notebooks to record what they can see on each mat â ideal for building vocabulary, descriptive writing, and oral language.
Also included are cut-outs and a themed table sign to set up a dedicated ocean writing station in your classroom.
Includes:
2 colourful Under the Sea Ocean Mats (writing prompt scenes)
Cut-Outs
Ocean Table Sign â label your writing area for World Ocean Day
Perfect for EYFS, KS1, and World Ocean Day literacy activities
Use as part of your World Ocean Day lesson plan, creative writing station, or descriptive language practice. A hands-on, interactive way to celebrate the ocean while supporting early writing!

Ocean Drawing Discs â Mark Making and Fine Motor Activity | world ocean day | Ocean Themed Drawing
Inspire ocean-themed creativity with this set of Ocean Drawing Discs â the perfect mark making and fine motor activity for EYFS!
This resource includes a wide variety of mark making discs and simple ocean-themed drawing prompts designed to support pre-writing skills, fine motor development, and creative expression. Children can explore different patterns and draw ocean animals using the discs as visual guides.
Includes:
A range of mark making patterns (lines, swirls, zigzags, dots, waves, and more)
Ocean creature discs featuring simple drawings like fish, jellyfish, starfish, and turtle
âWhat Can You See?â table sign to support independent exploration
Ideal for use in:
Tuff trays
Fine motor stations
Ocean topic weeks
EYFS art corners
This ocean-themed mark making resource is perfect for encouraging independent creativity, early drawing confidence, and observational skills in the early years classroom.
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Peekaboo! Ocean Writing Activity - Guess the Sea Creatures Commotion in the Ocean World Ocean day
Peekaboo! Ocean Writing Activity â Commotion in the Ocean Inspired.
Children look at the visual clues and write what sea creatures they think are hiding! This fun and interactive ocean writing activity encourages prediction, descriptive writing, and use of imagination â perfect for your EYFS or KS1 ocean topic.
Includes a writing sheet, sea creature cut-outs, and a colourful table sign to enhance your literacy area or small group writing station.
Great for supporting ocean-themed learning, World Ocean Day , creative writing, and linking to the book Commotion in the Ocean.
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Ultimate Under the Sea Bundle â Ocean Topic Activities for EYFS & KS1 | World Ocean Day
Ultimate Under the Sea Bundle â A lovely collection of resources to support your under the sea topic in EYFS and KS1.
This Under the Sea Bundle is packed with engaging, hands-on activities to bring your ocean topic to life! Perfect for Early Years and Key Stage 1, this bundle includes a variety of printable resources designed to support writing, art, and phonics â all with a fun and educational under the sea theme.
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Label the Body Parts â Read, Cut & Stick Activity | Phase 3 Phonics | EYFS & KS1 Science
Label the Body Parts â Read, Cut & Stick Phonics Activity (Phase 3 Decodable Words)
This interactive body parts labelling activity is perfect for combining phonics with science learning in EYFS and KS1 classrooms. Children read the Phase 3 decodable words, cut out the labels, and stick them in the correct place .
Designed to support letter-sound correspondence, reading fluency, and body part vocabulary, this activity reinforces learning across the curriculum.
Whatâs Included:
2 body outline worksheets (with two skin tones)
Decodable Phase 3 phonics word labels (e.g., leg, arm, chin)
Cut-and-stick format to encourage fine motor skills and word recognition
Ideal for science, phonics, or cross-curricular activities
This Label the Body Parts worksheet is great for group work, independent literacy centres, or early science lessons. A fun way to connect phonics Phase 3 reading with body awareness and science vocabulary.

Growing Plants â What Plants Need to Grow â Cut and Stick & Colouring Activity
Teach young learners what plants need to grow with this engaging cut and stick & colouring activity perfect for EYFS and KS1 science lessons.
This printable plant needs sorting activity helps children identify and sort what plants need to grow, including soil, water, sun, and air, while learning to distinguish them from items plants donât need, such as cake, sweets, apple, and paint.
Designed to support early years science and the growing plants topic, this cut and stick activity includes:
Two sorting mats: one with full-colour discs and one in black and white for children to colour themselves
8 cut-out discs with clear, simple illustrations â 4 items plants need and 4 they donât
Colour and black-and-white versions of all pieces, perfect for a cut and stick worksheet or colouring activity
Ideal for teaching plant growth, what plants need to grow, and science vocabulary at EYFS and KS1 levels
This printable growing plants resource is perfect for independent work, group sorting activities, or part of your spring or plant growth science topic.
Use this cut and stick sorting worksheet to help children learn key concepts about plants and growth, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy hands-on learning.

Foldable Butterfly Life Cycle Activity â Cut, Colour and Stick Science Craft
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft â Foldable Butterfly Life Cycle Activity for EYFS & KS1 â Cut, Colour and Stick â Draw or Glue Science Craft Printable
This butterfly life cycle resource is your go-to foldable butterfly science craft! Children will love exploring the butterfly life cycle, sequencing each stageâegg, caterpillar, chrysalis, by either drawing or gluing in the blank centre. Then they can cut, colour and stick the bold, printable wings for a hands-on metamorphosis activity.
Why teachers choose this butterfly life cycle craft:
Engaging butterfly life cycle activity: perfect for EYFS, KS1 science lessons
Foldable butterfly template: draw or glue life cycle stages, then cut and colour
Cut and colour science craft: supports fine motor skills and sequencing
Printable, low-prep resource: black-and-white PDF, easy to photocopy
Whatâs included:
Printable foldable butterfly template (.PDF)
Blank centre space to draw or glue the butterfly life cycle stages
Bold, easy-to-cut lines for cut and stick activities
Simple design for colouring and science craft use
Perfect for:
Butterfly life cycle science lessons and nature units
Metamorphosis explorations in spring or insect topics
Interactive notebooks, classroom displays, or home-school packs
Developing fine motor skills through cutting, colouring, and gluing
Resource format: PDF file, A4, printable black & white. Compatible with any standard printer.
Bring the butterfly life cycle to life with this engaging, foldable butterfly science craftâideal for every EYFS & KS1 classroom!

I Spy Ocean â World Ocean Day Writing & Counting Activity | I spy ... Ocean
I Spy Ocean â World Ocean Day Writing & Counting Activity for EYFS & KS1
Celebrate World Ocean Day with this engaging I Spy Ocean writing and counting activity designed especially for EYFS and KS1 learners. This resource includes 3 detailed I Spy Ocean writing sheets filled with colourful sea creatures and ocean-themed objects for children to spot, count, and write about.
Each sheet challenges children to use their observation and counting skills as they find items like fish, starfish, shells, and turtles in busy ocean scenes. The pack also includes printable I Spy picture prompt discs to support early learners in identifying objects, plus a table sign to set up an inviting activity station for your classroom.
Perfect for use as a World Ocean Day activity, summer topic work, or to enhance literacy and maths provision in EYFS and KS1, this resource develops early writing, number recognition, and vocabulary related to the ocean theme. Children will love the fun and interactive nature of this I Spy Ocean writing activity while building important counting and observation skills.
Whatâs included:
3 x I Spy Ocean writing sheets
Printable I Spy picture prompt discs
Classroom table sign
Ideal for:
EYFS and KS1 literacy activities
Counting activities and number work
World Ocean Day themed lessons
Ocean and summer topics
Independent and group work
Boost your classroom provision with this fun, hands-on I Spy Ocean writing and counting activity â perfect for encouraging early learners to explore, count, and write about the wonderful ocean world!

Motherâs Day Handprint Keepsake â Floral MOM Printable with Poem
Make Motherâs Day unforgettable with this floral handprint keepsake craft â a printable gift featuring a poem, perfect for young kids to personalize.
Create a meaningful, personal gift with this Motherâs Day Handprint Keepsake Printable, designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and early years children. The floral âM Mâ design leaves a space for a childâs handprint in the middle, forming the word âMOMâ in a beautiful and heartfelt way. It includes an elegant, heartfelt poem:
âYou may not wear a crown, but in my heart, you reign as queen every single day.â
Whether youâre a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this easy DIY craft is a perfect last-minute gift that moms, grandmas, or other special caregivers will cherish forever.
WHATâS INCLUDED
1 High-Resolution PDF file (A4 size â 210 x 297 mm / 8.3 x 11.7 in)
Features floral âM Mâ design with space for a handprint
Includes touching poem and âHappy Motherâs Day 2025â greeting
HOW TO USE
Download the PDF instantly after purchase
Print on cardstock or heavy paper for best results
Paint your childâs hand with non-toxic paint
Press the handprint in the center between the âMâs
Let dry and gift it framed or as-is
PERFECT FOR
DIY Motherâs Day gifts from kids
Preschool and kindergarten classroom crafts
Toddler handprint art activities
Creating treasured keepsakes for Mom, Grandma, or a caregiver
Thoughtful, last-minute printable gifts
PLEASE NOTE
This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD â no physical product will be shipped
You will receive a PDF file compatible with all major devices
For personal and classroom use only â not for resale or commercial use

Butterfly Life Cycle Activity â Cut and Stick Science Craft
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft Butterfly Life Cycle Activity for EYFS & KS1 â Cut, Colour and Stick â Draw or Glue Science Craft Printable
This butterfly life cycle resource is your go-to butterfly science craft! Children will love exploring the butterfly life cycle, sequencing each stageâegg, caterpillar, chrysalis, âby either gluing in the blank . Then they can cut and stick the bold .
Why teachers choose this butterfly life cycle craft:
Engaging butterfly life cycle activity: perfect for EYFS, KS1 science lessons
butterfly template: glue life cycle stages, then cut
Cut and colour science craft: supports fine motor skills and sequencing
Printable, low-prep resource: black-and-white PDF, easy to photocopy
Whatâs included:
Printable butterfly template (.PDF)
Blank space to glue the butterfly life cycle stages
easy-to-cut for cut and stick activities
Perfect for:
Butterfly life cycle science lessons and nature units
Metamorphosis explorations in spring or insect topics
Interactive notebooks, classroom displays, or home-school packs
Developing fine motor skills through cutting, colouring, and gluing
Resource format: PDF file, A4, printable . Compatible with any standard printer.
Bring the butterfly life cycle to life with this engaging, butterfly science craftâideal for every EYFS & KS1 classroom!

Bee Phonics Digraph Hunt Phase 3 Sound Sorting Activity with Hive Cards & Record Sheet
Bee Phonics Digraph Hunt Phase 3 Sound Sorting with Hive Cards & Record Sheet
Bring phonics to life with this fun bee-themed word hunt, perfect for reinforcing Phase 3 digraphs through active learning!
This engaging phonics hunt activity includes 14 bee hives with phonic images that represent key Phase 3 digraphs, designed to help children practise sound sorting in a playful and memorable way. Simply hide the bee hives, hand out the bee-themed record sheets, and let learners go on a phonics treasure hunt!
Whatâs Included:
14 colourful bee hive cards featuring images linked to Phase 3 digraphs
A printable bee-themed record sheet for pupils to write or match the digraphs
Ideal for small group work, phonics interventions, or outdoor sound hunts
Perfect For:
EYFS & KS1 Phonics Lessons
Sound sorting activities
Phase 3 phonics practice
Fun bee-themed word hunts
Indoor or outdoor learning

Printable Bee Headband (Head Band) Craft â Cut and Stick, Colouring & World Bee Day Activity
Celebrate World Bee Day and support fine motor skills with this Printable Bee Headband (Head Band) Craft â a fun cut and stick activity perfect for EYFS and KS1 children. Ideal for minibeast topics, spring themes, or insect-themed craft corners, this resource encourages creativity, scissor skills, and imaginative play.
This bee headband craft comes in three versions to suit every classroom need:
Full Colour â ready to print, cut, and wear
Part Colour â with some elements pre-coloured and others ready for children to colour in
Black and White â perfect for a full colouring activity experience
Also included is a sheet of extra headband strips to help you size the band to fit any child comfortably.
Why Teachers Love This Bee Headband Craft:
Supports fine motor development through cutting and sticking
Encourages creative expression with the colouring option
Perfect for World Bee Day, insect units, or minibeasts topics
Suitable for EYFS, Reception, Year 1, and KS1
Includes headband (head band) extension strips for easy sizing
Use this printable in:
World Bee Day celebrations
Minibeast topic weeks
Arts and crafts stations
Literacy or science links to bees and pollination
Keywords (for tags/meta):
bee headband, bee head band, bee craft, world bee day activity, eyfs bee craft, ks1 bee activity, minibeast craft, colouring activity, cut and stick, insect hat, printable bee crown, bee art project,world bee day 2025

Pirate Map Cut and Stick âWhat Can You See?â Activity | Vocabulary & Phonics World Ocean Day
Celebrate World Ocean Day or dive into your pirate topic with this engaging Pirate Map âWhat Can You See?â activity, perfect for building EYFS and KS1 vocabulary, phonics, and observation skills. Children explore a fun pirate-themed scene and label what they see using key pirate words.
This printable pirate resource includes high-interest images such as a pirate ship, treasure chest,Treasure Map, parrot, Pirate Sword and more! Ideal for early writing, phonics practice, or pirate-themed learning during World Ocean Day or anytime.
Use this Pirate Map âWhat Can You See?â labelling activity at your writing table, in small groups, or as part of a pirate topic to support vocabulary development, phonics, and visual literacy.
Supports:
Pirate topic work
World Ocean Day activities
EYFS and KS1 phonics
Vocabulary and writing development
Observation and speaking skills

Buzz, Count & Colour the Bee Hive â Counting and Colouring Activity
Make early number learning fun with this Count the Bees and Colour the Hive printableâperfect for EYFS counting worksheets, EYFS colouring activities, and early years numeracy. This bee-themed resource includes two worksheets: one for numbers 1â5 and one for 6â10. Children count the bees, colour the hive, and practise number recognition while building fine motor skills.
Ideal for Nursery, Reception, home learning packs, or Maths centres, this Count the Bees and Colour the Hive activity helps children develop early counting skills in a fun and engaging way. Great for any EYFS maths lesson or counting and colouring activity.

Foldable Phonics Chatterboxes â Alien Word Games for Screening Check | Print & Fold Sound Sorting
Make phonics fun and interactive with these foldable Phonics Alien Word Chatterboxes â a hands-on, low-prep resource designed to help children practise decoding and blending alien (nonsense) words in preparation for the Phonics Screening Check.
Each chatterbox includes a set of decodable alien words featuring a wide range of phonics graphemes including digraphs, trigraphs, tricky endings, and variant spellings.
These phonics paper chatterboxes are perfect for:
Whole-class phonics sessions
Small group interventions
Independent literacy stations
Screening check revision and mock tests
Easy to print and fold â no prep required
Supports confident decoding of nonsense words
Great for Phase 3, Phase 4, and beyond
Reinforces key skills for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
A fun and engaging way to bring alien word reading to life during phonics lessons or continuous provision!

Phonics Read and Colour Worksheets â CVC, CCVC & CVCC Word Practice (Phase 2 & 3)
Support early readers with this engaging Phonics Read and Colour Worksheets Pack!
This resource includes 10 printable worksheets designed to practise Phase 2 and Phase 3 phonics, featuring a mix of CVC, CCVC and CVCC words. Children will read decodable words and colour matching pictures, combining phonics, comprehension, and fine motor skills in one fun activity.
Perfect for EYFS, Reception, and Year 1, these phonics worksheets are ideal for whole-class teaching, small group interventions, early finishers, or home learning. A great addition to your phonics teaching resources.
Includes:
10 worksheets
CVC, CCVC & CVCC word focus
Covers Phase 2 & Phase 3 phonics
Print-and-go format â no prep required!

Pirate Phonics Word Waves â Cut and Stick World Ocean Day Activity
Bring phonics to life this World Ocean Day with this engaging Pirate Phonics Word Waves activity! Perfect for EYFS and KS1, this resource helps children practise sound sorting in a fun, hands-on way.
This activity includes:
2 printable sheets featuring colourful cut-out word discs
Use this pirate themed phonics pack as part of your World Ocean Day celebrations, in a literacy centre, or for small group phonics interventions.