Sea-Themed Letter Formation Sheets – Letters j, d, c, and s (EYFS, KS1, Pre-K to 1st Grade)
Support early handwriting with this ocean-inspired letter formation resource, focusing on lowercase letters j, d, c, and s. Designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, these sheets help children practise letter formation through guided tracing and independent writing.
Each page features sea-themed illustrations and visuals to engage young writers while developing pencil control and early writing confidence.
Perfect for:
Literacy centres or handwriting practice
Fine motor and pre-writing skill development
Morning work or early finishers
Ocean-themed units or classroom displays
Learning objectives addressed:
Form lowercase letters using correct sequence and orientation
Develop fine motor control through writing
Strengthen letter-sound correspondence through visual prompts
Build writing stamina and confidence with familiar patterns
Support early phonics and letter-sound recognition with these autumn-themed initial sound strips. Perfect for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this activity helps children develop phonemic awareness by identifying the beginning sounds of autumn objects.
Children look at each autumn-themed picture and either place the correct letter card next to it or write the correct initial letter sound themselves—making the resource flexible for a range of abilities.
Ideal for:
Phonics lessons and literacy centres
Small group interventions
Morning work and early finishers
Home learning packs
EAL and SEND support
Skills developed:
Recognising and matching initial sounds
Strengthening phoneme–grapheme correspondence
Building autumn-themed vocabulary
Developing early independence in phonics tasks
This low-prep resource provides a fun, seasonal way to reinforce phonics skills while keeping children engaged with bright, autumn-inspired imagery.
Make phonics fun this spring with our Easter CVC Egg Printable, a hands-on and exciting way to help young learners build and read simple words.
Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or independent practice, this colorful resource features egg-shaped word puzzles that focus on beginning, middle, and ending sounds.
Children will enjoy matching the egg pieces to form real CVC words while developing their decoding skills and confidence in early reading. Just print, cut, and start learning. It’s a great addition to Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade classrooms, as well as homeschool phonics lessons.
Bring nature into your literacy lessons with this botanical-themed sentence writing template. Ideal for early writers in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this resource provides a gentle framework to support sentence construction, handwriting, and vocabulary development with a calming plant-inspired theme.
Children can:
Practise writing full sentences using picture prompts
Develop fine motor skills with handwriting lines
Use phonics knowledge to spell familiar and topic-related words
Express ideas inspired by plants, flowers, and the natural world
Perfect for:
Daily writing practice
Independent writing stations
Science/nature topic links
Spring or outdoor learning themes
Learning Objectives Covered:
UK Curriculum (EYFS/KS1):
ELG: Writing – Write recognisable letters, spell words by identifying sounds, and write simple sentences
Develop vocabulary related to plants and the natural world
Build confidence with sentence punctuation (capital letters, full stops, finger spaces)
US Common Core (Pre-K–Grade 1):
L.K.1/L.1.1 – Demonstrate command of grammar and sentence structure
W.K.2/W.1.2 – Use drawing, dictation, and writing to narrate ideas
RF.K.1 – Understand the organisation of print and how to form letters
Support early writing skills with this ocean-themed sentence writing template, designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. This flexible resource encourages children to develop their ideas, practise handwriting, and build confidence in writing simple sentences—all within a fun, under-the-sea context.
The template includes a large picture space to inspire drawing and idea generation, followed by lined writing areas to support sentence structure, punctuation, and spacing.
Ideal for:
Whole-class writing tasks
Small group and intervention work
Continuous provision or writing corners
Ocean and seaside topic work
Learning Objectives Covered:
UK Curriculum (EYFS/KS1):
ELG: Writing – Write recognisable letters and spell words by identifying sounds
Compose and write simple sentences with basic punctuation
Express ideas through drawing and writing
US Common Core (Pre-K–Grade 1):
W.K.1 – Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion and informative texts
L.K.1 – Demonstrate command of grammar when writing or speaking
RF.K.1 – Understand basic features of print, including directionality and spacing
A great tool to build early literacy skills while tying in with your ocean theme—perfect for inspiring creativity in young writers!
Have fun cracking the code with this autumn forest-themed phonics activity! Perfect for EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this resource helps children practise identifying initial sounds and blending them together to form CVC words.
Children look at each picture, say the word, find the matching initial sound, and then put the sounds together to read the complete CVC word. This interactive task builds phonemic awareness and decoding skills in an engaging, hands-on way.
Ideal for:
Phonics and literacy centres
Morning work and early finishers
Small group or 1:1 interventions
SEN and EAL support
Autumn or forest-themed topic work
Learning skills developed:
Recognising and matching initial sounds
Blending phonemes to read CVC words
Strengthening word recognition and spelling
Building autumn and forest-related vocabulary
This low-prep activity makes phonics practice exciting while boosting confidence with early reading skills.
Welcome students into the classroom and straight into your topic with these engaging and hands on learning opportunities!
These 10 Math and Literacy resources are perfect for the classroom, home school, morning work, independent play, scaffolded learning, early finishers and more.
Resouces include:
Read, Draw & Make a Sentence
Crack the Code
Initial Sound Match
Initial Sound Strips
Look and Write
Phonetic Picture Cards
CVC Frame
100 Square
Open Ended Hedgehogs
Twenty Frames
Support early writing and number skills with these clear, simple number formation sheets for numbers 1 to 10. Perfect for EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade learners, these sheets guide children step-by-step as they practise forming each number correctly.
Designed to build confidence and fine motor control, this resource is ideal for handwriting practice, maths starters, and early numeracy work.
Perfect for:
Handwriting and number formation practice
Morning work and early finishers
Small group interventions
Home learning and remote teaching
Sub plans and independent tasks
These sheets provide a straightforward and effective way to help young learners develop neat, accurate number writing skills from the very start.
Support early reading and comprehension skills with this fun and engaging Easter-themed Read and Match Printable! Designed for young learners in EYFS, Reception, Kindergarten, and Year/Grade 1, this resource helps children practise reading simple sentences and matching them to the correct picture.
Perfect for spring literacy lessons, morning work, or independent reading practice, this no-prep activity builds confidence and understanding through visual support and context clues.
Support your early readers with this fun and effective Halloween-themed CVC word writing activity. Designed for learners in EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this resource helps children develop essential phonics skills through hands-on learning.
This builds confidence in blending, segmenting, and recognising word patterns in a playful and engaging way.
Ideal For:
Phonics and literacy centres
Small group or 1:1 instruction
Early finishers and morning work
At-home learning or tutoring
Sub plans and emergency printables
Skills Covered:
Sound blending and segmenting
Phoneme-grapheme correspondence
Visual word recognition
Vocabulary development
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to bring spooky fun, focus, and flexibility to early phonics practice. Just print, cut, and play.
Bring a splash of sunshine to phonics practice with this summer-themed read and match activity designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. This hands-on resource helps children develop early reading skills by matching written CVC and summer-related words to the correct picture.
Children cut out the word cards, read each one aloud, and glue it into the box under the matching picture—building reading fluency, word recognition, and fine motor skills through an engaging seasonal task.
Ideal for:
Phonics and literacy centres
Morning work and early finishers
Intervention and EAL support
Summer-themed learning topics
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Learning objectives addressed include:
Reading simple words using phonics knowledge
Matching written words to corresponding images
Developing cutting and gluing skills
Expanding vocabulary linked to seasonal themes
This low-prep, high-engagement activity is a perfect way to combine phonics learning with fine motor development while celebrating the summer season.
Blast off into reading with this space-themed read and match activity designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. This interactive resource helps children strengthen early reading skills by matching written CVC and space-related words to the correct picture.
Children cut out the word cards, read each one aloud, and glue it into the box under the matching picture—building reading fluency, word recognition, and fine motor skills while exploring the wonders of space.
Ideal for:
Phonics and literacy centres
Morning work and early finishers
Intervention and EAL support
Space-themed learning topics
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Learning objectives addressed include:
Reading simple words using phonics knowledge
Matching written words to corresponding images
Developing cutting and gluing skills
Expanding vocabulary linked to space and the solar system
This low-prep, high-engagement activity is an out-of-this-world way to combine phonics learning with fine motor development while inspiring a love for space exploration.
Make early reading interactive with this farm-themed read and match activity designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. This hands-on resource supports early phonics skills by encouraging children to read simple CVC and farm-related words, then match them to the correct picture.
Children cut out the word cards, read each one aloud, and glue it into the box under the matching picture—reinforcing reading fluency, word recognition, and fine motor skills at the same time.
Ideal for:
Phonics and literacy centres
Morning work and early finishers
Intervention and EAL support
Farm-themed learning topics
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Learning objectives addressed include:
Reading simple words using phonics knowledge
Matching written words to corresponding images
Developing cutting and gluing skills
Increasing vocabulary linked to a theme
This low-prep, high-engagement activity is a great way to combine phonics practice with fine motor development while exploring a fun farm theme.
Make handwriting practice bright and engaging with this summer-themed letter formation activity, focusing on four target letters. Designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this resource helps children develop correct letter formation, letter recognition, and handwriting fluency.
Children trace both capital and lowercase forms of the four focus letters, then complete an identification activity to find them among other letters—reinforcing visual recognition while building fine motor control.
Ideal for:
Literacy and handwriting centres
Morning work and fine motor stations
Intervention and SEN support
Summer-themed learning units and topic work
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills)
Communication and Language
Learning objectives addressed include:
Recognising target letters in both uppercase and lowercase forms
Tracing letters with correct formation
Identifying letters in a mixed set
Strengthening pencil control and hand-eye coordination
This low-prep, high-impact worksheet adds a splash of summer fun to early literacy learning—perfect for keeping young learners engaged and progressing.
Bring handwriting to life with this farm-themed letter formation activity, focusing on four target letters. Designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this engaging resource supports letter recognition, correct letter formation, and handwriting fluency.
Children practise tracing both capital and lowercase forms of the four focus letters before identifying them among a selection of other letters—reinforcing visual discrimination and fine motor control.
Ideal for:
Literacy and handwriting centres
Morning work and fine motor stations
Intervention and SEN support
Farm-themed units and topic work
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills)
Communication and Language
Learning objectives addressed include:
Recognising target letters in both uppercase and lowercase forms
Tracing letters using correct formation techniques
Identifying specific letters in a mixed set
Strengthening hand-eye coordination and pencil control
This low-prep, high-impact worksheet combines letter recognition with themed fun—perfect for supporting early literacy in a playful and engaging way.
Bring an underwater twist to early writing with this ocean-themed writing paper designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. Featuring the prompt “I can write a sentence” at the top, this resource supports sentence writing, handwriting development, and creative thinking while linking to an engaging sea life theme.
Children use the themed paper to write their own ocean-inspired sentences—perfect for topics about marine animals, under the sea adventures, or beach visits.
Ideal for:
Literacy centres and writing stations
Guided writing activities
Morning work and early finishers
Ocean-themed units or topic work
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Learning objectives addressed include:
Writing simple sentences that can be read by others
Using capital letters, full stops, and finger spaces
Practising correct letter formation
Generating ideas linked to a theme
This low-prep resource makes writing practice more exciting by inspiring children to connect their sentences to the wonders of the ocean.
Take writing skills to new heights with this space-themed writing paper designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. Featuring the prompt “I can write a sentence” at the top, this resource encourages sentence writing, handwriting development, and creativity while tying into an exciting outer space theme.
Children use the themed paper to write their own space-inspired sentences—perfect for topics about astronauts, rockets, planets, and space adventures.
Ideal for:
Literacy centres and writing stations
Guided writing activities
Morning work and early finishers
Space-themed units or topic work
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Learning objectives addressed include:
Writing simple sentences that can be read by others
Using capital letters, full stops, and finger spaces
Practising correct letter formation
Generating ideas linked to a theme
This low-prep resource is perfect for making writing practice exciting, sparking children’s imagination as they connect their sentences to the mysteries of outer space.
Blast off into handwriting practice with this space-themed letter formation activity, focusing on four target letters. Designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this resource supports correct letter formation, letter recognition, and handwriting fluency in an exciting space setting.
Children trace both capital and lowercase forms of the four focus letters, then complete an identification activity to find them among other letters—boosting visual recognition while developing fine motor skills.
Ideal for:
Literacy and handwriting centres
Morning work and fine motor stations
Intervention and SEN support
Space-themed learning topics
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills)
Communication and Language
Learning objectives addressed include:
Recognising target letters in both uppercase and lowercase forms
Tracing letters with correct formation
Identifying letters in a mixed set
Strengthening pencil control and hand-eye coordination
This low-prep, high-impact worksheet is perfect for launching early literacy skills into orbit—keeping learners engaged while they practise essential handwriting skills.
Bring writing to life with this farm-themed Say It, Draw It, Write It worksheet—designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. This engaging resource encourages children to build vocabulary, practise sentence structure, and develop fine motor skills through a three-step creative process.
Children begin by saying the farm-themed word aloud to strengthen oral language skills, then drawing a matching picture to reinforce meaning, and finally writing the word or sentence—practising handwriting and spelling.
Ideal for:
Literacy centres and writing stations
Morning work and early finishers
Vocabulary building in topic lessons
Intervention and EAL support
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
Learning objectives addressed include:
Building topic-related vocabulary
Linking spoken and written language
Practising correct letter formation and spelling
Developing ideas through drawing and writing
This low-prep activity is perfect for encouraging creativity while supporting early writing development in a fun farm-themed context.
Make writing sunny and fun with this summer-themed writing paper designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. Featuring the prompt “I can write a sentence” at the top, this resource encourages sentence writing, handwriting practice, and creative thinking with a seasonal twist.
Children use the themed paper to write their own summer-inspired sentences—perfect for linking writing to topics about holidays, the beach, or sunny weather.
Ideal for:
Literacy centres and writing stations
Guided writing activities
Morning work and early finishers
Summer-themed units or topic work
Curriculum areas covered:
Literacy
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Learning objectives addressed include:
Writing simple sentences that can be read by others
Using capital letters, full stops, and finger spaces
Practising correct letter formation
Developing ideas linked to a theme
This ready-to-use resource makes early writing practice more engaging, inspiring children to connect their sentences to summer experiences and ideas.