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!
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!
Explore the animal kingdom with this 42-page reading comprehension workbook all about wild animals! Each worksheet features a short, child-friendly non-fiction passage, followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact to keep young readers engaged and curious.
From lions and elephants to meerkats, pandas and armadillos — this printable workbook helps children develop key reading skills while discovering amazing creatures from around the world.
What’s Included:
42 wild animal-themed comprehension worksheets
A mix of familiar and lesser-known animals (e.g. tiger, giraffe, sloth, tapir, aardvark)
3 simple questions per passage to reinforce understanding
Fun fact on every page
Supports Year 1 and Year 2 reading fluency and retrieval skills
Great for independent work, science topics or reading rotations
This is the largest workbook in the SavvyTeaching animal series, perfect for classrooms, home learning or topic work.
Also available in the series:
Insects
Farm Animals (Free Sample)
Feathered Creatures
Water Creatures
Dive into the world of sea life with this printable workbook featuring 30 non-fiction reading comprehension passages all about amazing water creatures! Perfect for KS1 learners, each page includes a short, child-friendly passage followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact.
From octopuses and dolphins to jellyfish, lobsters and sea horses, children will enjoy building key reading skills while learning fascinating facts about the animals that live in oceans, rivers, and ponds.
What’s Included:
30 reading comprehension worksheets
Topics include whales, crabs, sea turtles, stingrays, narwhals and more
3 questions per passage to support retrieval and understanding
Bonus fun fact on every page
Great for Year 1, Year 2, EYFS extension or science-themed units
Ideal for independent reading, topic work or early finishers
This workbook is part of the popular SavvyTeaching animal reading comprehension series.
Also available:
Insects
Farm Animals (Free Sample)
Feathered Creatures
Wild Animals
This printable workbook includes 20 reading comprehension passages all about birds and feathered animals from around the world. Children will love learning about owls, flamingos, penguins, parrots and more — while practising early reading skills in a fun, fact-filled way.
Each page features a short, age-appropriate non-fiction passage, followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact to keep young readers engaged.
What’s Included:
20 bird-themed comprehension worksheets
A wide mix of familiar and fascinating birds: robin, eagle, toucan, ostrich, and more
3 questions per passage to check understanding
Bonus fun fact on every page
Ideal for Year 1, Year 2, EYFS extension or lower KS2 support
Great for animal topics, science, or reading fluency practice
Perfect for classroom work, home learning, or topic-linked reading.
Don’t forget to explore the full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop, including:
Insects Reading Comprehension Workbook
Water Creatures Reading Comprehension Workbook
Wild Animals Reading Comprehension Workbook
Farm Animals Reading Comprehension Workbook (Free Sample)
This printable workbook includes 18 reading comprehension passages, each focused on a different bug or insect. From ladybirds and butterflies to centipedes and spiders, children will love learning fun facts while building key reading skills.
Each page features a short, friendly nonfiction passage, followed by three comprehension questions and a bonus fun fact, perfect for KS1 learners developing fluency, retrieval and understanding.
What’s Inside:
18 insect-themed comprehension worksheets
Topics include bees, ants, grasshoppers, dragonflies, caterpillars, and more
3 simple questions per page for recall and understanding
Bonus fact at the end of each passage
Supports Year 1 and Year 2 literacy skills
Ideal for independent reading, homework or science-themed units
This workbook is great for early readers who enjoy learning about bugs, minibeasts, and creepy-crawlies.
If you like this, check out my full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop!
Including:
Farm Animals (Free Sample)
Feathered Creatures
Water Creatures
Wild Animals
This free printable workbook includes 17 non-fiction reading comprehension passages all about farm animals — ideal for EYFS, Year 1, Year 2 or early readers. Each passage is followed by three simple questions and a fun animal fact to help children build reading fluency, vocabulary, and confidence.
Animals include cows, pigs, rabbits, hens, goats, ducks, llamas and more — written in a friendly tone that supports understanding for young learners.
What’s Inside:
17 farm animal-themed comprehension worksheets
Short nonfiction texts (1 paragraph per animal)
3 questions per page to support understanding
Fun fact included to keep children curious
Designed for KS1, EYFS extension, or lower KS2 support
PDF format – just print and go!
This workbook is a great way to introduce animal-themed nonfiction reading in the classroom or at home.
If you enjoy this freebie, don’t miss the full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop!
Other topics include:
Insects
Feathered Creatures
Water Creatures
Wild Animals
This free printable colouring book includes 140 animal pages, each featuring a beautifully illustrated animal and a fun, child-friendly fact. It’s a perfect way to inspire curiosity about nature while giving children a calm and creative activity.
Great for KS1, EYFS, home learning, early finishers, wet play, or as a go-to classroom resource throughout the year!
What’s Inside:
140 different animals to colour
A fun fact on each page (e.g. “Otters hold hands when they nap!”)
A wide variety of creatures from mammals and birds to sea life and insects
Clean, clear layout — ideal for young learners
Easy-to-print PDF format
Whether used as a morning starter, art extension, or a relaxing Friday activity, this animal colouring book will keep children engaged and learning while they colour.
Free to download and use all year round — no prep needed!
Support early writers and phonics learners with this fun CVC word tracing and writing workbook. Each worksheet includes a simple 3-step approach: Look, Trace, Write, helping children build word recognition, handwriting skills, and confidence with spelling.
This is a great resource for reinforcing phonics sounds while developing fine motor control and writing fluency.
What’s Included:
18 trace-and-write activity pages
CVC words with all five short vowel sounds
Clear font with wide lines for early writers
Ideal for phonics, spelling, and literacy stations
Suitable for EYFS, Reception, and Year 1 learners
A simple but effective workbook to support foundational reading and writing in early literacy.
Help young learners build confidence with phonics and early reading using this CVC word workbook. Each page features clear illustrations alongside word sets, encouraging children to look, read, and circle the correct word that matches each picture.
Designed to support early decoding and sound recognition, this no-prep workbook is ideal for phonics practice at school or home.
What’s Included:
10 activity pages focused on short vowel CVC words
Multiple-choice style picture-word matching
A mix of common CVC words with clear visuals
Engaging layout ideal for independent work or group tasks
Supports EYFS, Reception, and Year 1 literacy skills
This is a great next step after basic sound blending and a perfect addition to your phonics toolkit!
This free sample pack features 20 phonics worksheets to help early readers practise CVC word recognition through picture matching.
Each worksheet includes four clear images and four CVC words. Children draw lines to match each word with the correct picture — a fun and simple way to build early decoding skills.
Perfect for phonics lessons, independent literacy stations, homework, or early finishers.
What’s Included:
20 printable CVC picture-matching worksheets
Words include short vowels a, e, i, o, u
Easy-to-follow layout with clear illustrations
Great for EYFS, Reception, Year 1 and early KS1 learners
Supports reading, phonics, and vocabulary building
This sample pack is ideal for giving your learners extra practice with reading and word-picture recognition. If you enjoy this free resource, don’t miss the full CVC Words Workbook and other phonics packs in the SavvyTeaching range!
Support early Spanish language learners with this colourful set of 36 English–Spanish verb flashcards, perfect for introducing everyday action words.
Each card includes a verb in both English and Spanish (e.g. to run – correr, to draw – dibujar) and is ideal for classroom display, games, or one-to-one language practice.
This set also includes two bonus reference charts showing all 36 verbs in the first-person “I” form, helping learners build confidence with basic sentence construction (e.g. I run – yo corro).
What’s Included:
36 printable English–Spanish verb flashcards
Bonus: 2 printable “I Can” verb charts (first-person present tense)
Clear, simple layout for early learners
Perfect for KS1, lower KS2, EAL, and beginner Spanish lessons
These flexible flashcards can be used for matching, sorting, classroom display, or learning games. A great way to introduce foundational verbs in Spanish!
This printable Spanish flashcard set features 100 beautifully designed animal vocabulary cards, perfect for helping children learn common and unique animals in Spanish and English.
Ideal for KS1, lower KS2, and beginner Spanish learners, this set includes animals from farm, jungle, woodland, ocean, and more — from cat/gato and dog/perro to toucan/tucán and starfish/estrella de mar.
These bilingual flashcards support:
Early language learning and Spanish vocabulary building
ESL/EAL learners
Themed lessons or topic displays
Independent practice or classroom games
What’s Included:
100 printable flashcards (English–Spanish animal names)
A wide mix of familiar and less common animals
Easy-to-read font and clear layout for young learners
PDF format – ready to print and use
This is a fun and versatile way to introduce vocabulary and spark discussion in both Spanish and English. Print double-sided or single-sided for flexible use.
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!
Help your Year 1 students grow confident with tricky and high-frequency words in a fun and engaging way!
This 18-page printable workbook includes a variety of activities to support reading and writing, such as:
Trace and write practice
Spot and read challenges
Matching and fill-in-the-blank activities
Creative read and draw pages
Sentence building practice
A fun word search to finish!
This workbook helps children recognise, read, and write important words they see every day, improving their reading fluency and spelling confidence.
Perfect for:
Year 1 (ages 5–6), or suitable for Reception and early Grade 1
Extra practice at home or in the classroom
Summer learning or early finisher activities
Resource details:
18 pages
PDF format
Instant download
Make the final weeks of the school year fun and meaningful with this End-of-Year Activities Workbook for young learners.
Designed for children (ages 5–7), my 12-page printable pack is perfect for encouraging reflection, creativity, and calm as the term comes to a close. Children can celebrate what they’ve learned, look ahead to next year, and enjoy light summer-themed activities.
What’s Included:
My Favourite Memory This Year – Draw and write about a special school memory
What I Learned This Year – Sentence starters to reflect on learning and growth
My School Year Snapshot – All about me, favourite subjects, friends, and more
Proud Moments – Reflect on something they worked hard at
End-of-Year Interview – Fun Q&A prompts
Thank You Card – Create a message for a teacher or helper
10 Things I Want To Do This Summer – Light and fun summer plans
Looking Forward to Next Year – Gentle prompts for the future
Helping the New Children – Empathy-based writing task
My Favourite Things – A 12-item list of favourites to write or draw
End-of-Year Word Search – School and summer-themed word puzzle
Goodbye School, Hello Summer! – Fun end-of-year colouring page
How This Resource Can Help:
Encourages reflection, creativity, and kindness
Great for those relaxed final weeks of term
Promotes writing and discussion in a low-pressure way
Easy to print and use — no prep required
Ideal for memory books, end-of-year scrapbooks, or light morning work
File format: PDF, 12 pages
Recommended ages: 5–7
Grade levels: Kindergarten – 1st Grade (or Year 1–2 UK)
Printing: A4 size
Wishing you and your learners a happy and sunny end to the school year!
— Lou, SavvyTeaching
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
This free printable workbook includes 27 short, engaging reading comprehension passages written in the first person (“I”) to support early readers in developing fluency and understanding. Each story is paired with three simple questions that focus on key reading skills such as retrieval, sequencing, and vocabulary.
Designed for Year 1 / Grade 1 (ages 5–7), this resource is ideal for independent reading practice, guided reading sessions, or home learning. The workbook ends with a blank lined page encouraging children to write their own short story and draw a picture, perfect for extending learning and boosting confidence.
What’s included:
27 short, relatable ‘I’ stories written from a child’s perspective
3 questions per story to reinforce key reading skills
Topics include sports, hobbies, nature, baking, and more
1 bonus writing page for children to create their own story
Suitable for classroom, homework, or home education
Whether you’re looking to build comprehension skills or add variety to your literacy lessons, this pack offers a ready-to-use resource that’s easy to print and implement.
I hope your learners enjoy this workbook and that it brings a little extra joy to your literacy lessons :)
Lou, SavvyTeaching
Support your Year 1 learners with this engaging and curriculum-aligned grammar workbook. Designed to build confidence step by step, this 26-page printable resource covers all key grammar areas for Year 1 in a clear, accessible way.
Whether you’re introducing grammar skills, supporting classroom lessons, or assigning independent tasks, this workbook provides a fun and varied mix of activities that children will enjoy.
What’s Inside?
This 26-page workbook includes a variety of activity types to help children practise:
Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
Sentence Building and Capital Letters
Full Stops, Question Marks, and Exclamation Marks
Using ‘and’ to Join Ideas
Types of Sentences (Statement, Question, Exclamation)
Finger Spacing and Sentence Structure
Grammar Sorting and Word Classification
Perfect for UK Year 1 or US 1st Grade learners. Each page is designed with early learners in mind, featuring child-friendly language, cheerful visuals, and positive prompts that encourage independent work.
Perfect for:
Year 1 English grammar support
Literacy centres
Home learning
Revision and catch-up
Early finishers
Why You’ll Find it Useful?
Easy to use
Print and go!
Aligned with the UK National Curriculum for Year 1
Encourages correct punctuation, sentence structure, and word awareness
Builds early writing confidence with supportive activities
Includes a cheerful certificate to celebrate achievement!
Resource Info:
26-page printable PDF
No prep required
Enjoy this free resource? Explore the full SavvyTeaching collection for more fun and practical resources designed with KS1 in mind!
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!
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.