Hi, I’m the creator of SavvyTeaching and a long-time educational content writer with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. I've been creating printable resources for primary learners for over 15 years, and now I’m starting my own shop to share the resources I love to create. My aim is to offer practical, well-designed activities that support learning at home or in the classroom. SavvyTeaching is just getting started, with lots more to come soon. Thanks so much for visiting!
Hi, I’m the creator of SavvyTeaching and a long-time educational content writer with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. I've been creating printable resources for primary learners for over 15 years, and now I’m starting my own shop to share the resources I love to create. My aim is to offer practical, well-designed activities that support learning at home or in the classroom. SavvyTeaching is just getting started, with lots more to come soon. Thanks so much for visiting!
Support emotional wellbeing and calm classroom transitions with this printable set of 60 Animal Action Cards. Designed for young children, these beautifully illustrated cards combine breathing techniques, movement, mindfulness, stillness, and positive affirmations to help learners feel calm, focused, and happy.
Each card features a gentle, child-friendly prompt paired with a charming animal illustration – ideal for calming corners, circle time, or mindful breaks throughout the day.
What’s Included:
60 unique cards for calming movement, breathwork, gentle stretching, affirmations & rest
4 cards per A4 page – print and cut for easy use
Suitable for laminating and reusing year-round
Instant PDF download – no prep needed
Perfect For:
Mindfulness and SEL activities
Calm-down corners and quiet time
Classroom movement breaks or transitions
Yoga and relaxation routines in EYFS & KS1
Homeschooling, therapy sessions, or parent-child bonding time
This calming toolkit helps children learn how to manage their energy and emotions in a gentle and playful way.
Support early reading and spelling skills with this colourful and comprehensive set of Ending Blends Flashcards. With 117 carefully chosen words, this printable resource helps children build fluency in recognising final consonant blends such as -nd, -nt, -nk, -lt, -mp, -sk, -st, -rk, -lp, -ld, -ft, -pt, -rm, -rn, -lf, -ng, -sp, -rd, -rl, and more.
Each blend group is colour-coded for easy sorting and pattern recognition, making this an ideal tool for phonics lessons, interventions, and literacy games.
What’s Included:
-117 ending blend flashcards
-Covers a wide range of blends, including: -ng, -nk, -nt, -nd, -lt, -lk, -ld, -lp, -lf, -mp, -ft, -sk, -sp, -st, -rm, -rk, -pt, -rd, -rt, -rl, -rn
-Colour-coded sets to support visual learning and decoding
-Clear layout – 8 cards per A4 page for easy printing
-Perfect for matching, sorting, and spelling games
Ideal For:
-EYFS, Reception, and KS1
-Literacy centres, phonics groups, and classroom displays
-Home learning, speech and language support
-Phase 4–5 phonics review and spelling practice
Make phonics fun and focused with this colourful set of Initial Blends Flashcards, featuring 123 blend-based words ideal for early readers. These cards help children build fluency with consonant blends such as bl, br, cl, cr, dr, fl, fr, gl, gr, pl, pr, sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, sw, tr, tw and more.
Each blend group is colour-coded to help young learners spot sound patterns quickly, making these flashcards perfect for decoding, sorting, and spelling practice.
What’s Included:
-123 initial blend word flashcards
-Covers 20+ consonant blends (e.g. bl, st, pr, sk, tr)
-Colour-coded by blend group for easy visual sorting
-Clean, easy-to-read layout – 8 cards per A4 page
-Ideal for phonics games, group work, and sound sorting activities
Suitable For:
-EYFS, Reception, and KS1
-Phonics groups and interventions
-Home learning, tutoring, or SEND support
-Literacy centres and calm-down corners
Use as matching games, read-and-sort tasks, or add to your phonics display wall. Perfect for Phase 4/5 support and consonant cluster fluency!
Support early reading and phonemic awareness with this colourful and engaging set of Rhyming Words Flashcards. With 197 CVC and short phonics-based word cards, this resource helps children recognise rhyming patterns, strengthen decoding skills, and build early vocabulary.
Each rhyming set is grouped together visually, making it easier for young learners to identify shared sound patterns (e.g. cat, bat, hat, mat). Ideal for use during phonics lessons, literacy centres, or speech and language interventions.
What’s Included:
-197 rhyming word flashcards
-Focus on short vowel sounds and early phonics patterns
-Words grouped by rhyme for visual learning and pattern recognition
-8 flashcards per A4 page – print-friendly and easy to prep
-Great for sorting, matching, memory games, and fluency practice
-Suitable for KS1, EYFS, EAL, and SEND learners
Perfect For:
-Phonics lessons & early literacy support
-Rhyming games and small group activities
-Intervention groups and speech therapy
-Home learning and reading practice
Print, cut, and laminate to create a versatile phonics toolkit that supports hands-on learning and reading fluency.
This printable 19-page workbook is designed to meet the Year 1 Science objectives for Animals, Including Humans as outlined in the UK National Curriculum.
It includes a wide variety of age-appropriate, visually engaging activities for early learners, perfect for classroom use, homework, intervention, or home learning.
What’s Included:
-Identify and group animals (mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians)
-Sort animals by what they eat (carnivores, herbivores, omnivores)
-Match animals to their habitats
-Explore how animals move
-Pet care sorting and colouring activities
-Compare animals and describe their body features
-Label a shark diagram
-Learn and label the human body
-Explore the five senses through drawing and matching
-Includes fun facts, colouring breaks, and a certificate of achievement
Details:
-19 page
-UK National Curriculum aligned
-Printable PDF format
-Designed for Year 1 (ages 5–6)
This printable set includes 28 high-quality animal flashcards featuring fun, age-appropriate facts and warm watercolour artwork. Each card features a different animal and includes three fun facts children will love to learn and remember.
Perfect for:
KS1 science lessons (e.g. Animals including humans)
Nature and animal-themed units
Classroom displays, flashcard games, or reading corners
Home learning or early years discovery areas
What’s included:
28 animal flashcards (4 per page, A4)
Each card includes the animal’s name and 3 child-friendly facts
A mix of animal groups
Clean layout with consistent formatting – easy to cut and use
Animals featured include:
Dog, cat, rabbit, owl, horse, raccoon, dolphin, lion, tiger, bear, deer, fox, squirrel, giraffe, elephant, hedgehog, zebra, cow, panda, parrot, sloth, whale, robin, crane, koala, frog, pig, and flamingo.
This is a lovely, flexible resource designed to spark curiosity and support early science understanding.
A beautifully designed science workbook to help Year 1 learners explore the four seasons!
This printable resource is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for Science and helps children learn about seasonal changes, weather patterns, and daylight variation through fun, engaging activities.
With 17 printable pages including a colourful certificate, this workbook is perfect for independent work, science lessons, topic units, and seasonal projects.
What’s Included:
An introduction to spring, summer, autumn, and winter
Weather-based activities (matching, sorting, drawing, cloze tasks)
Daylight and clock-reading tasks
Sun safety page
Word search and handwriting practice
A cheerful completion certificate to celebrate learning!
Covers All Year 1 Science Objectives:
Observe changes across the four seasons
Describe weather associated with the seasons
Know how day length varies over the year
Suitable for:
Year 1 Science
KS1 topic work
Seasonal classroom units
Home learning
EAL-friendly science support
Print and go! All pages are black-and-white and child-friendly for easy classroom use.
Created by a UK-based educator with years of primary content experience.
Make learning Spanish visual and fun with these beautifully illustrated bilingual flashcards!
This printable set includes 38 beginner-friendly Spanish words (plus 4 blank cards), covering common vocabulary for the home and classroom. Each word is shown on two cards — one in English and one in Spanish — with clear visuals, bold fonts, and soft grey borders for easy printing.
Perfect for displays, matching games, labelling, or introducing Spanish vocabulary in early years and KS1.
What’s Included:
76 illustrated flashcards (38 word pairs: English + Spanish)
4 blank flashcards (2 English, 2 Spanish) for custom words
Print-friendly grey layout with child-friendly illustrations
Ideal for speaking, reading, matching, and memory games
Covers:
Home vocabulary: bed, fridge, microwave, stairs, mirror, kettle, sofa, etc.
Classroom vocabulary: pencil, ruler, crayons, scissors, chalk, book, glue, etc.
Suitable for:
EYFS, KS1 and beginner Spanish learners
ESL/EAL support
Classroom labels and games
Homeschool learning
Print on card stock and laminate for reuse and durability.
Created by a UK primary content writer and resource designer.
Make learning Spanish fun with this colourful set of food and drink vocabulary flashcards!
This printable bilingual set includes 40 everyday food and drink words, each shown on two cards — one in English and one in Spanish. Perfect for young learners, these cards support vocabulary recall, classroom games, and visual displays.
Designed with subtle grey borders and child-friendly illustrations, this resource is clean, consistent, and ideal for printing.
What’s Included:
80 illustrated flashcards (40 English–Spanish word pairs)
4 blank cards for custom additions
Fruits, vegetables, meals, drinks, and treats
Clear layout, perfect for cutting and laminating
Topics Covered:
Fruits & Veg: apple, banana, tomato, broccoli, carrot
Meals & snacks: sandwich, egg, cheese, biscuit, muffin
Drinks: milk, juice, tea, smoothie, water
Also available:
Pair this set with my Spanish Home & School Flashcards to build a strong early vocabulary base.
Suitable for:
EYFS, KS1, and beginner Spanish learners
ESL / EAL support
Homeschooling
Vocabulary centres and topic units
Print on card stock and laminate for durability.
Created by SavvyTeaching
Help children become confident spellers with this fun and varied 19-page workbook! Covers tricky words, suffixes, prefixes, and syllables through engaging, printable activities.
This printable workbook is packed with spelling and word-building practice designed for Year 1 learners.
Children will read, build, sort and correct words while learning about suffixes, prefixes, tricky words and syllables — all aligned with the UK National Curriculum.
What’s Included:
Tricky word spotting and sentence writing
Suffix practice: -s, -es, -ing, -ed, -er, -est
Prefix un- activities
Fix-the-spelling tasks and word reviews
Syllable clapping, colouring and sorting
Sentence building and drawing tasks
Printable certificate to celebrate learning
Perfect for:
Whole class spelling practice
Literacy interventions
Homework or morning work
Home education
19 pages | A4 format | UK English spelling
This workbook makes spelling feel fun and manageable for young learners.
Teach Spanish clothing vocabulary with this beautifully illustrated flashcard set!
Designed for young learners, this printable bilingual resource includes 38 clothing-related words in English and Spanish, each with its own matching card. With clean illustrations, grey borders, and easy-to-read fonts, the set is perfect for displays, vocabulary games, or everyday language practice in the classroom or at home.
What makes this set stand out? It goes beyond the basics. Alongside words like t-shirt and coat, you’ll find extras like dungarees, raincoat, and even washing line and peg — giving children a truly practical and fun vocabulary experience.
What’s Included:
76 flashcards (38 English–Spanish word pairs)
4 blank cards (2 English, 2 Spanish) for custom vocabulary
Clean, print-friendly layout
Real-life vocabulary covering clothing, footwear, accessories, and laundry-related items
PDF format for easy printing and cutting
Covers:
Clothing: hoodie, trousers, cardigan, dress, swimsuit and more
Footwear: boots, trainers, sandals, wellies
Accessories: gloves, hat, backpack, sunglasses, belt
Laundry extras: hanger, peg, washing line, laundry basket
Suitable for:
EYFS & KS1
Beginner Spanish learners
EAL/ESL support
Homeschooling
Display and vocabulary walls
Matching/memory games
Looking for more Spanish Flashcards? Check out my other sets :)
Food & Drink Vocabulary
Home and School Vocabulary
Tip: Print on card stock and laminate for durability.
Created by SavvyTeaching :)
A fun and flexible Summer Activity Pack designed for children aged 4–7. This 18-page printable resource includes a wide range of activities to support reading, writing, sorting, creative thinking, and early literacy skills.
Includes:
Summer vocabulary and sentence writing
Creative prompts and drawing tasks
Matching, sorting and thinking skills
ABCs, syllables, puzzles and a word search
Great for end-of-term, summer clubs or holiday learning
This pack is ideal for Reception, Year 1, or mixed-age groups. Easy to use and perfect for keeping learning light and enjoyable as summer approaches.
No prep required. Just print and go.
Created with care by Lou at SavvyTeaching. I hope your learners enjoy every page of this pack. Wishing you a fun and sunny learning journey!
Get ready to explore the world with this bright and engaging set of English–Spanish travel vocabulary flashcards! With 40 matching word pairs (80 cards) plus 4 blank cards for custom words, this bilingual printable resource is perfect for helping children learn common holiday and travel-related words in both languages.
Whether you’re heading to the beach or learning about transport, these fun, easy-to-use flashcards are ideal for classrooms, homeschools, or families learning Spanish together.
What’s Included:
40 English–Spanish word pairs
80 flashcards total (one English + one Spanish per word)
4 blank cards for custom words
Total: 84 printable flashcards
Clear, child-friendly illustrations
Words include: suitcase, passport, map, sunglasses, airplane, bucket, towel, holiday, and more
4 cards per A4 page – ready to print, cut, and use
Perfect For:
Early Years & KS1 learners
ESL/EFL & Spanish beginners
Travel-themed lessons and vocabulary
Summer learning, holiday prep, and bilingual homes
Fun games, displays, and language practice
Instant digital download – no physical product sent
Print at home or school, laminate for durability
A versatile set that makes bilingual learning simple and fun
Learn essential travel words and get ready for your next adventure!
I hope your learners enjoy these as much as I enjoyed creating them. ¡Buen viaje!
– Lou, SavvyTeaching
UK National Curriculum Aligned | Key Stage 1 | Printable PDF
This 16-page workbook is designed to help children explore and understand everyday materials through a wide range of engaging, hands-on activities. It covers the statutory objectives for Year 1 Science and includes additional tasks to extend learning further.
What’s Covered:
Naming and identifying common materials
Describing materials by their properties (e.g. hard, soft, stretchy, waterproof, transparent)
Matching materials to their uses
Investigating how materials can change shape
Grouping and sorting activities
Word search and creative tasks
Thinking about sustainability and reusing materials
What’s Included:
16-page printable PDF (A4-friendly)
Activities include sorting, drawing, writing, fill-in-the-blanks, riddles, real-life investigations, and a word search
Clear visual layout and child-friendly instructions throughout
Aligned with the Year 1 Science National Curriculum (Everyday Materials)
Includes non-statutory extension activities for further learning and thinking
This resource is ideal for:
Whole class science lessons
Early finishers or homework
Science centres or group tasks
Home educators or SEND support
If you’re covering the full Year 1 Science curriculum, you may also like:
Year 1 Science: Animals Including Humans Workbook (19 pages)
Year 1 Science: Plants Workbook (16 pages)
I hope your children enjoy learning with this workbook as much as I enjoyed creating it.
A 16-page workbook packed with fun and educational activities covering the Year 1 Plants science topic. Includes drawing, labelling, sorting, matching, a quiz, a word search, and a printable certificate. Perfect for classroom lessons, homework, or science centres.
This Year 1 Plants Workbook includes:
Labelling flowering plants and trees
Matching plant parts to their jobs
Wild vs. garden plant sorting
Evergreen vs. deciduous tree activity
Plant life cycle sequencing
Fill-in-the-blank challenge
End-of-unit quiz
Word search
Printable certificate of achievement
Designed for the UK National Curriculum, this 16-page workbook covers all statutory objectives for the Year 1 Plants unit, with extra non-statutory activities included for further learning and exploration.
16 pages | PDF | Ready to Print
Why teachers love it:
Clear layout and child-friendly activities
Great mix of creative and scientific tasks
Easy to slot into any Year 1 Plants unit
Looking for a fun, comprehensive way to help Year 1 learners build confidence with numbers? This Year 1 Maths Workbook: Number and Place Value is designed to cover all the key objectives in a clear, friendly, and engaging way.
This 52-page printable workbook supports children as they learn to count, compare, read and write numbers, and much more. With cheerful activities and clear instructions throughout, it’s perfect for classroom use, home learning, or extra practice.
What’s included?
Counting forwards and backwards to 100
Reading and writing numbers to 100 in numerals
Reading and writing numbers from 1 to 20 in words
Counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s
Finding 1 more and 1 less
Comparing numbers and groups (more than, less than, equal to, most, least)
Using number lines and pictorial representations
Tracing numbers and number words (1–20)
Colouring, matching, and fun visual activities
Bonus support pages included
A 100 number square for extra help
Two colourful number lines (0–10 and 0–20) — great as counting tools or bookmarks
A cheerful certificate to celebrate completion
Why this workbook?
Curriculum-aligned and easy to follow
Supports children in building number confidence step by step
Flexible — perfect for whole-class teaching, small groups, interventions, or home practice
Ready to print and use straight away
Help your learners develop strong number skills and feel proud of their progress!
This alphabet tracing workbook has been created to support the development of early handwriting skills in a clear, structured, and engaging way. Ideal for children aged 3–6 in Nursery, Reception, and Year 1, this resource provides meaningful handwriting practice alongside letter recognition and phonics reinforcement.
Resource Overview:
26 Alphabet Pages – One for each letter of the alphabet, featuring both uppercase and lowercase tracing.
Visual Support – Each page includes a simple picture and word to aid sound-letter association (e.g. A is for apple).
Pencil Control Practice – Large, friendly font supports early learners as they build fine motor skills.
Versatile Format – Print-friendly design suitable for home learning, classroom use, and SEND support.
Suitable for:
Early Years and Key Stage 1 pupils
Teachers, TAs, and home educators
Children developing handwriting fluency and letter formation skills
Suggested Use:
Print and use as individual worksheets or bind as a workbook. Ideal for morning starters, independent tasks, or targeted handwriting groups. For repeated use, laminate or place in plastic sleeves and use with dry-wipe markers.
A simple yet effective resource to help young learners build confidence with handwriting from the very beginning.
Inspire young learners to care for the planet with this interactive Little Eco-Heroes Workbook! Designed for ages 4–7, this 18-page printable resource encourages children to explore key environmental topics like recycling, protecting nature, saving water, and being kind to animals through creative, hands-on activities.
What’s Inside:
Eco-themed tracing & writing tasks
Spot-the-difference and sorting activities to build awareness
Leaf ID & nature hunt pages to encourage outdoor learning
Recycling maze, match-up games, and word search
Kindness and eco-habit trackers to inspire everyday action
Make Your Own Eco-Pledge page for personal reflection
Why You’ll Love It:
Covers real-world topics in a child-friendly way
Supports Early literacy, science, and PSHE links
Encourages eco-conscious habits at home and school
Perfect for Earth Day, environmental units, or sustainability projects
Suitable For:
EYFS, Reception, and KS1
Classroom use, homeschooling, or eco-themed projects
Ages 4–7
Help little learners become planet protectors through fun, thoughtful, and creative activities!
Help young children master number formation with this comprehensive Number Tracing Workbook, perfect for developing early numeracy and handwriting skills. With numbers from 0 to 100, this printable 86-page resource is ideal for EYFS, Reception, and early KS1 learners.
Learners will trace, recognise, and write each number, while building pencil control, number-word awareness, and fine motor confidence. A great addition to maths or handwriting routines at home or in the classroom.
What’s Included:
Trace numbers 0 to 100 – Each number has dedicated tracing and repetition practice
Number word recognition – Includes number names alongside numerals
Fine motor support – Structured layout ideal for pencil control and early handwriting
Print-friendly design – Clear and consistent format across all pages
Bonus certificate – Celebrate completion with an “I mastered 0–100” award page
Perfect For:
Early Years, Nursery, Reception, and early KS1
Teachers, parents, and homeschoolers
Handwriting warm-ups, morning work, or maths centre tasks
Format:
86-page printable PDF
Instant download – ready to print and use
A4 friendly – print as many times as needed for home or classroom use
This engaging 21-page Back to School Activities Workbook is the perfect way to welcome your KS1 learners back into the classroom. It’s packed with phonics, early writing, maths, and wellbeing activities — designed to build confidence, support routine, and make that first week calm and enjoyable.
With no prep required, this printable resource is ideal for easing children into learning while encouraging self-expression and reflection.
What’s Included:
Getting to Know Me
All About Me
My Favourite Things
This or That?
My Goals for This Year
Classroom Community & Wellbeing
My Classroom Rules (Draw & Colour)
How I Feel Today (Emotions + Writing)
Kindness Bingo
Helping New Children
My Safe Place (Draw & Reflect)
Phonics & Literacy
Back to School Reading (CVC short ‘a’ word matching)
I Can Match CVC Words – Short E
I Can Match CVC Words – Short I
I Can Match CVC Words – Short O
I Can Match CVC Words – Short U
Read and Colour (Sight Words + Instructions)
Maths & Thinking Skills
Back to School Counting
Count and Colour
Write the Numerals 1–10
Back to School Word Search
Reflection & Fun
My First Week at School (Writing/Drawing)
Rocket Colouring Page – “You’re Ready to Blast Off!”
This flexible pack is perfect for:
First week back routines
Transition or calming activities
Early finishers and independent work
Morning tasks or phonics/maths warm-ups
Best suited for Year 1, with support for EYFS or Year 2 revision.
No prep needed — just print and go!