The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Turn Pancake Day into a week of engaging learning with this comprehensive bundle! This resource pack is bursting with activities designed to captivate your Early Years children, covering everything from math and literacy to role-play and creative writing.
This bundle includes:
β Pancake Paradise Cafe Role Play Area:
Transform your classroom into a bustling cafe! Includes word cards, recipe cards, order forms, signs, bunting, and more for an immersive role-play experience.
Develops social skills, vocabulary, and early literacy.
β Pancake Day Number Match Peg Cards:
Make counting a treat! Children match numbers to quantities with these fun peg cards, enhancing number recognition and fine motor skills.
Perfect for hands-on math practice.
β Pancake Day Initial Sound Peg Cards:
Flip into phonics! These peg cards help children identify initial sounds, building essential phonemic awareness and literacy skills.
Laminate for use with whiteboard pens for added value.
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity:
A delicious way to practice counting! Children follow recipe cards and use cut-out ingredients to create their own pancake masterpieces.
Ideal for tuff tray activities and hands-on learning.
β My Perfect Pancake Writing Activity:
Let imaginations sizzle! This creative writing worksheet encourages children to design their dream pancake and explain their choices.
Combines writing, art, and critical thinking.
β FREE Pancake Day Handwriting Practice Sheets:
Develop fine motor skills and handwriting with these engaging practice sheets featuring Pancake Day themed words.
A great free addition to this bundle!
Why Choose This Bundle?
β Comprehensive Learning: Covers a wide range of essential skills.
β Engaging and Fun: Makes learning enjoyable with a delightful Pancake Day theme.
β Hands-On Activities: Promotes active learning and fine motor skill development.
β Ready-to-Use: Includes printable resources for instant classroom fun.
β Perfect for EYFS: Tailored to the needs of young learners.
Make Pancake Day learning fun and engaging with these FREE handwriting practice sheets!
Perfect for EYFS and KS1, these 4 PDF sheets provide a delightful way for children to develop their fine motor skills and handwriting while celebrating Pancake Day. Each sheet features 9 Pancake Day themed words, totaling 36 words for practice.
Great to use with:
β Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
β βMy Perfect Pancakeβ Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day
β Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS
β Pancake Day Number Match: Counting Peg Cards for EYFS
Whatβs Included:
β 4 Printable PDF Sheets: Ready for instant download and printing.
β 36 Pancake Day Themed Words: A variety of words related to Pancake Day, including βpancake,β βsyrup,β βflip,β βbatter,β and more!
β Clear and Easy-to-Trace Font: Designed for young learners to follow and practice letter formation.
β Perfect for Tracing: Each word is presented in a dotted font, allowing children to trace over the letters and improve their handwriting.
Benefits:
β Develops Fine Motor Skills: Tracing helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and pencil control.
β Improves Handwriting: Provides valuable practice for letter formation and neat handwriting.
β Reinforces Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces words related to the celebration.
β Free and Easy to Use: Simply download, print, and start practicing!
β Perfect for Classroom or Home Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework, or fun learning at home.
Make counting a sweet treat with these Pancake Day Number Match Peg Cards!
This engaging and interactive resource is perfect for reinforcing number recognition and counting skills during your Pancake Day celebrations. Children will love matching the correct number of items to the corresponding numeral using pegs.
Whatβs Inside:
β 20 Number Peg Cards: Each card features a clear image related to Pancake Day (e.g., pancakes, berries, chocolate chips) and three number options at the bottom.
β Duplicate Picture Boxes: At the top of each card, there are duplicate images of the item, allowing children to count them accurately.
β Perfect for Pegging: Designed for use with pegs (not included), these cards promote fine motor skill development alongside number recognition.
Combine this with:
β Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS
β Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
β βMy Perfect Pancakeβ Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day
Learning Benefits:
β Reinforces Number Recognition: Helps children identify and match numerals to quantities.
β Develops Counting Skills: Strengthens the ability to count objects accurately.
β Enhances One-to-One Correspondence: Children learn to match each object to a corresponding number.
β Improves Fine Motor Skills: Pegging the correct number promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
β Engaging and Interactive: Makes learning numbers fun and hands-on.
How to Use:
β Children count the number of items in the duplicate picture boxes at the top of the card.
β They then use a peg to mark the correct number from the three options provided at the bottom.
Ideal for:
β EYFS and KS1 classrooms
β Maths lessons
β Learning centers
β Home learning
β Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday activities
Make learning phonics a flipping good time with these Pancake Day Initial Sound Peg Cards!
This engaging resource is perfect for celebrating Pancake Day while reinforcing essential early literacy skills. Featuring 20 beautifully illustrated cards, children will have a blast identifying initial sounds and developing their phonemic awareness.
Whatβs Inside:
β 20 Vibrant Picture Cards: Each card showcases a clear, captivating image related to Pancake Day (pancakes, syrup, milk, etc.).
β Three Letter Options: Below each picture, three letter choices are presented, allowing children to select the correct initial sound.
β Perfect for Pegging: Designed for use with pegs (not included), these cards encourage fine motor skill development alongside phonics practice.
β Can also be laminated to be drawn on with whiteboard pens
Other Pancake Day resources:
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
β Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1
β βMy Perfect Pancakeβ Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day
Learning Benefits:
β Reinforces Initial Sound Recognition: Helps children identify and differentiate between initial sounds in words.
β Develops Phonemic Awareness: Strengthens the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words.
β Enhances Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces Pancake Day-themed vocabulary.
β Improves Fine Motor Skills: Pegging the correct letter promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
β Engaging and Interactive: Makes learning phonics fun and hands-on.
How to Use:
β Children look at the picture on each card.
β They say the word aloud and listen for the initial sound.
β They then use a peg to mark the correct letter from the three options provided.
Ideal for:
β EYFS and KS1 classrooms
β Phonics lessons
β Learning centers
β Home learning
β Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday activities
Let your childrenβs imaginations sizzle with this engaging βMy Perfect Pancakeβ writing and creative worksheet!
This delightful resource combines writing practice with artistic expression, perfect for celebrating Pancake Day or any food-themed lesson. Children will love designing their dream pancake and explaining their tasty choices!
Whatβs Inside:
β βI have chosen to putβ¦ on my pancake becauseβ¦β Writing Prompt: This simple yet powerful prompt encourages children to use descriptive language and explain their reasoning. Theyβll justify their topping choices, fostering critical thinking and creative writing.
β Large Pancake Illustration: A clear and inviting pancake picture provides a blank canvas for children to decorate.
β 10 Pages of Cut-Out Ingredients: A vibrant collection of colourful ingredient images, including fruits, sauces, sprinkles, and more. Children can cut and paste these directly onto their pancake, bringing their creations to life.
β Option to Draw Ingredients: For added creativity, children can also draw their own unique pancake toppings, making this worksheet truly personalised.
Combine this with:
β Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
β Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS
β Pancake Day Number Match: Counting Peg Cards for EYFS
Why This Worksheet is Perfect:
β Encourages Creative Writing: Sparks imagination and helps children develop descriptive language.
β Develops Reasoning Skills: The βbecauseβ¦β section prompts children to explain their choices.
β Enhances Fine Motor Skills: Cutting and pasting the ingredients improves dexterity.
β Promotes Artistic Expression: Children can design their ideal pancake visually.
β Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, home learning, or Pancake Day celebrations.
How to Use:
β Children write or dictate their chosen toppings and reasons.
β They can then cut out and paste the provided ingredients or draw their own.
β Display their finished βPerfect Pancakeβ creations for a colourful and engaging classroom display.
Bring Pancake Day to life with this engaging and educational maths activity!
This resource pack provides everything you need to create a hands-on, interactive learning experience for your EYFS or KS1 children. Perfect for a tuff tray activity, this pack encourages counting, number recognition, and fine motor skills.
Whatβs Included:
β 9 Recipe Cards: Featuring delicious pancake topping combinations, each card instructs children to count out specific quantities of various ingredients.
β 10 Pages of Cut-Out Ingredients: Vibrant and visually appealing images of a wide range of pancake toppings, ready to be cut out and used for the activity.
How to Use:
β Set up a tuff tray with the cut-out ingredients or use real ingredients for a sensory experience.
β Children select a recipe card and count out the required number of each ingredient.
β They then arrange the ingredients on a pretend pancake (or a real one!) following the recipe.
You can also download our Pancake Cafe Role Play Area pack here: /teaching-resource/resource-13204946
Learning Benefits:
β Develops counting skills and number recognition. Β
β Enhances fine motor skills through cutting and manipulating small objects. Β
β Promotes problem-solving and following instructions. Β
β Encourages imaginative play and creativity.
Perfect for Pancake Day, food-themed lessons, or general maths activities.
This versatile resource can be used in a variety of ways:
β As a guided maths activity.
β As an independent learning centre.
β As a fun and engaging home learning activity.
Celebrate Pancake Day with this fun and engaging Pancake Paradise Cafe role play area!
This resource pack includes everything you need to create a realistic and exciting pancake cafe experience for your young learners, just in time for Shrove Tuesday.
Includes:
β 6 pages of long word cards
β 6 pages small flash cards
β 5 recipe cards
β Open and closed sign
β Order form
β Opening times
β Numbers 1 to 10 cards
β Make your own pancake (images to be cut out for children to put together, e.g. pancake, egg, milk, sauce, toppings)
β Feedback form
β Cutout chefs hat
β Bunting
β Cafe banner sign
Other Pancake Day resources:
Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS
Pancake Day Number Match: Counting Peg Cards for EYFS
βMy Perfect Pancakeβ Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day
Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
Benefits:
β Develops language and communication skills
β Encourages imaginative and creative play
β Promotes teamwork and collaboration
β Supports early maths skills (counting, number recognition)
β Teaches about healthy eating and food preparation
Perfect for:
β Pancake Day celebrations
β Food-themed learning activities
β EYFS and KS1 classrooms
This EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle includes six weeks of lesson plans for each week: Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum. Itβs aligned with the EYFS framework and contains 90 lessons in total, offering a mix of activities to engage young learners.
Week 1: Introduction to Explorers
In the Literacy unit, children will focus on communication and literacy skills through storytelling and writing activities. The Maths unit introduces basic numeracy concepts through hands-on tasks. The Wider Curriculum covers the lives of explorers, including history, geography, art, and PSHE.
Week 2: Famous Explorers
Students will read about famous explorers, participate in role-play, and write about their discoveries. The Maths unit builds on numeracy skills, while the Wider Curriculum focuses on history and geography related to famous explorers.
Week 3: Arctic Animals
In Literacy, children will work on reading and writing activities about Arctic animals, while the Maths unit tackles Arctic-themed problems and patterns. The Wider Curriculum introduces scientific concepts about the Arctic and its geography.
Week 4: Rainforest Explorers
The Literacy unit covers reading, writing, and creative tasks around rainforest exploration. In Maths, students will work on numerical challenges based on the rainforest. The Wider Curriculum explores rainforest science, geography, and art.
Week 5: Exploring the Ocean
This unit focuses on marine life through Literacy activities, with Maths lessons linked to ocean-themed problem solving. The Wider Curriculum looks at marine biology, geography, and PSHE.
Week 6: Exploring Space
Students will explore space in the Literacy unit with reading and writing tasks. The Maths unit includes space-related numeracy challenges, and the Wider Curriculum looks at astronomy and geography.
This bundle gives you a variety of resources and lesson plans, covering everything from literacy to maths, science, and geography. Itβs designed to give children a well-rounded start to their learning journey.
This six-week EYFS topic introduces early years learners to the theme of βExplorersβ through a wide range of cross-curricular activities. Covering science, art, geography, PE, PSHE and early history, each week focuses on a different type of exploration to build curiosity, vocabulary and knowledge of the wider world.
Whatβs Included:
β 6 weekly lesson plans (PDF)
β Resource sheets for each week
β Printable activity ideas linked to each subject
β Cross-curricular links to EYFS areas of learning
β Planning aligned with the EYFS framework
β Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Week 1 β Introduction to Explorers: What is an explorer? Activities to spark curiosity
β Week 2 β Famous Explorers: Simple facts and child-friendly introductions
β Week 3 β Arctic Animals: Cold climate learning through creative and science-based tasks
β Week 4 β Rainforest Explorers: Focus on animals, plants and colour through art and geography
β Week 5 β Under the Sea: Introduction to marine life through movement, role-play and sorting
β Week 6 β Space and Planets: Early understanding of the solar system with simple vocabulary and story-based learning
Why Itβs Useful:
β Easy to follow weekly structure, ideal for topic or continuous provision planning
β Encourages early science, art, and geography understanding
β Suitable for Reception or Pre-K classrooms
β Provides clear EYFS links across multiple areas of learning
β Focuses on hands-on, active learning with minimal prep required
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This free downloadable resource is ideal for introducing pupils to the planets in our solar system. Suitable for KS1 and lower KS2, it includes a set of fact cards with clear visuals and simple facts to support science lessons on space. Pupils can use the cards to learn about each planetβs size, distance from the sun, and other key features.
Whatβs included:
β 2 sheets of printable planet fact cards
β Includes Sun, Moon, Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
β Facts include size, distance from the sun, number of moons, and unique characteristics
β Bright, engaging illustrations for each celestial body
How the resource is structured:
β Each card is designed with a large image and easy-to-read facts
β Cards can be printed, cut out, and used as flashcards or part of a classroom display
β Simple layout supports independent reading and retrieval practice
Why itβs useful:
β Supports visual learners with illustrated planet images
β Encourages independent learning and discussion
β Can be used flexibly for displays, group work or revision
β Perfect for space-themed science units or topic work
Suggested use cases:
Ideal for KS1 and lower KS2 science topics on the solar system. Useful for classroom displays, retrieval activities, space-themed projects, or revision flashcards.
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This free Back to School selfie template is a simple and fun activity to help pupils settle into the new school year. Pupils can draw themselves and write about their summer holidays, making it ideal for transition days, welcome activities, or first-week icebreakers across KS1 and KS2.
Whatβs Included:
β PDF file with two printable templates
β βSelfieβ phone template for drawing self-portraits
β Writing template for describing summer activities
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Welcome Starter
Pupils use the phone template to draw a selfie-style picture
Pupils write a short paragraph about what they did over the summer
Templates can be shared on displays, in scrapbooks, or kept for transition folders
β Classroom Activity
Great for paired discussions or class introductions
Builds confidence and classroom community from the first day
Why Itβs Useful:
β Easy, ready-to-use printable activity for the first day
β Supports transition and getting to know pupils
β Encourages creativity and self-expression
β Suitable for all abilities
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for KS1 and KS2 first day activities, all about me tasks, welcome back sessions, transition mornings, or end of summer reflections.
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This food-themed numbers display resource features pizza slices numbered from 1 to 100, ideal for brightening up early years or KS1 classrooms. Perfect for counting activities, number lines, or creating an engaging maths area linked to a food or restaurant topic.
Whatβs Included:
β Printable PDF with numbers 1β100 on individual pizza slices
β Option to select pages for counting in 2s, 5s, 10s, or full number lines
β Suitable for classroom displays, role play areas, or maths activities
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Display and Visual Learning
Use the full set to build a number line from 1 to 100
Select specific numbers to support counting patterns (e.g. 2s, 5s, 10s)
Add to maths working walls, themed displays, or food-related role play corners
β Active Classroom Use
Encourage pupils to sequence numbers
Create interactive games such as missing number activities or counting challenges
Why Itβs Useful:
β Bright and engaging visual support for number recognition
β Supports counting forwards and backwards in different multiples
β Flexible use for displays, role play, or group tasks
β Easy to differentiate by choosing specific numbers
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, maths working walls, role play set-ups, number lines, counting activities, and food-themed displays.
Search Tags:
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This animal-themed numbers display resource features zebras numbered from 0 to 100, ideal for EYFS and KS1 classrooms. Perfect for jungle or safari themed displays, maths areas, role play corners, or creating number lines and counting activities.
Whatβs Included:
β Printable PDF with numbers 0β100 on individual zebra images
β Option to select pages for counting in 2s, 5s, 10s, or full number lines
β Suitable for displays, role play areas, and maths activities
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Display and Visual Learning
Build a full number line from 0 to 100 across the classroom
Choose specific numbers to support counting patterns such as 2s, 5s, or 10s
Add to maths working walls, jungle-themed displays, or safari-themed role play corners
β Active Classroom Use
Sequence numbers with pupils
Create interactive games such as missing number activities or counting challenges
Why Itβs Useful:
β Supports number recognition and counting skills
β Flexible use for multiple counting patterns
β Fits well with jungle, safari, or animal-themed classroom topics
β Easy to adapt for different group activities
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, maths displays, number lines, jungle and animal themed role play areas, and counting activities across the curriculum.
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Create a calm and welcoming learning space with this rainforest-themed classroom display set, ideal for EYFS, KS1, and KS2. Designed to support a soothing environment, it is particularly helpful for pupils with sensory needs and SEND. Perfect for back-to-school classroom decoration or topic displays.
Whatβs Included:
β Bunting β blank and alphabet versions
β Days of the week posters
β Drawer labels (plus blank versions)
β Alphabet letter squares (plus blanks)
β Number squares up to 31 (plus blanks)
β Months of the year display
β Daily schedule display
β Table number signs
β Voice level meter poster
β βWelcome toβ¦β door signs (Nursery to Year 6)
β Binder covers
β Editable labels
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Setting up your classroom
Use bunting, door signs, and wall displays to create a rainforest-themed classroom environment.
Apply number squares, alphabet squares, and months of the year displays to support daily routines.
Display the voice level meter and schedule posters to promote classroom management and consistency.
β Adapting for sensory needs
The calming colours and nature theme are designed to create a relaxed atmosphere, suitable for pupils who benefit from sensory-friendly spaces.
Why Itβs Useful:
β Creates an engaging and calming classroom environment
β Supports daily routines with visual prompts
β Includes editable options for flexibility
β Suitable for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms
β Helps meet the needs of pupils with SEND
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for back-to-school classroom setup, rainforest-themed topics, EYFS classrooms, KS1 and KS2 displays, and sensory-friendly learning environments.
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Set up your classroom with this woodland-themed decor set, designed to create a calming and neutral environment. Ideal for all children, including those with sensory needs and SEND, this set is perfect for back-to-school displays.
Whatβs Included:
β Bunting β blank, alphabet, and βWelcomeβ versions
β Days of the week posters
β Drawer labels (with blank versions)
β Alphabet letter squares (with blanks)
β Number squares up to 31 (with blanks)
β Months of the year display
β Daily schedule display
β Table number signs
β Voice level meter poster
β βWelcome toβ¦β door sign (Nursery to Year 6)
β Binder covers
β Editable labels
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Classroom Setup
Use the bunting, door signs, and posters to create a woodland atmosphere that is calming and inviting for all students.
Display number and letter squares, along with months of the year, to support daily routines and learning organisation.
Add the voice level meter and schedule display to help manage classroom behaviour and keep students informed.
β Adapting for Sensory Needs
The neutral woodland theme provides a relaxed space, ideal for pupils who benefit from less stimulating environments.
Why Itβs Useful:
β Creates a calming and neutral classroom environment
β Helps with classroom organisation through labels and displays
β Suitable for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms
β Includes editable labels for easy customisation
β Ideal for sensory-friendly spaces
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for back-to-school setups, woodland-themed topics, EYFS classrooms, KS1 and KS2 displays, and sensory-friendly learning environments.
Search Tags:
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