Here you'll find a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity, support early development, and make learning fun. From story-inspired worksheets to fine motor tasks, classroom display pieces, and keepsakes like certificates and cards â each resource is made with love, care, and first-hand classroom experience. My aim is always to help teachers, TAs, and parents support children in meaningful and creative ways. I hope you find something here to bring joy and inspiration to your setting!
Here you'll find a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity, support early development, and make learning fun. From story-inspired worksheets to fine motor tasks, classroom display pieces, and keepsakes like certificates and cards â each resource is made with love, care, and first-hand classroom experience. My aim is always to help teachers, TAs, and parents support children in meaningful and creative ways. I hope you find something here to bring joy and inspiration to your setting!
Educational Resource Pack Inspired by âSomebody Swallowed Stanleyâ by Sarah Roberts:
Delve into an enriching educational experience with this comprehensive 13-page resource pack, thoughtfully curated based on the poignant book, âSomebody Swallowed Stanleyâ by Sarah Roberts. This captivating narrative unfolds the journey of Stanley, the plastic bag, shedding light on the crucial theme of plastic pollution.
Resources-
Ordering the story
Counting x2
Describing
Feelings x2
What would you do?
Where did Stanley come from? (prequal)
Sorting actions
Thought bubbles
Repeating patterns
Design a jellyfish
Ordering by size
Explore a comprehensive collection of 40 engaging resources tailored for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), drawing inspiration from the beloved book, âThe Naughty Bus.â
Our diverse range of materials encompasses literacy, math, water tray signs, story stones, and beyond. With interactive activities designed to captivate young learners, these resources provide immersive learning experiences that bring the adventures of the Naughty Bus to life in the classroom or at home.
Included in this pack
Story sequencing activity
First, then, next
6 caption cards to fill
Writing pieces
8 Story stones
Story mountain
Cut and stick bus
Wanted posters
Labelling
Describing
Height colouring
10 frames and characters
Sinking/floating colouring
Spot the difference
Maze
8 water area/tuff tray signs
Designing
12 more ideas
Celebrate 80 years of VE Day with this engaging early years printable resource pack!
Start with a simple PowerPoint to introduce the topic, then reinforce learning with hands-on activities.
Kids can colour and design bunting, write letters to soldiers, create concertina booklets, design a medal, and complete an acrostic poem with âThank You.â
Maths activities include counting with 10 frames, subtraction, and number identification with matching.
Plus, thereâs a fun maze and initial sound flashcards for literacy practice.
Check out my other early years resources for more printable fun!
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Delve into the enchanting world of âThe Detective Dogâ by Julia Donaldson with my collection of 19 worksheets tailored for early years. These resources cover a spectrum of subjects, including math, literacy, science, and fine motor skills, offering a delightful and educational journey inspired by the beloved book.
Included are-
positional language
rhyming
smell likes and dislikes
favourite books
pencil control x 2
feelings
book genres
book reviews
library visit
library rules
scavenger hunt
thought bubbles
picture hunt
counting
story sequencing
Suitable for both home and school learning environments, these engaging materials are designed to foster a love for literacy and maths.
I welcome any valuable feedback you may have.
Iâve developed a set of 21 worksheets catering to varying abilities, inspired by Julia Donaldsonâs story âWhat the Ladybird Heard.â These worksheets encompass listening, literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills activities.
Ordering the story
Animals in their homes
pencil controlx2
match animals to their sounds
what does each animal say?
maze
create your own map
put animals on a map
listening game
wanted poster x4
match adjectives to the correct character
count animals
subtraction
draw correct spots on ladybird
flashcard sound game
identify the silhouette
Explore a rich collection of 14 pages featuring both mathematics and literacy resources, along with accompanying flashcards, all meticulously designed to complement the teaching of âA Squash and a Squeezeâ by Julia Donaldson. Tailored specifically for early years, this pack offers a holistic approach to engaging young learners with the delightful narrative.
Matching animals to the silhouette
ordering by height
counting
addition
size/measure
habitats
adjectives
rhyming
writing frames
wanted poster
8 feelings cards
designing a new house
Ideal for both classroom settings and early childhood education at home, these resources provide flexibility in application. They can be seamlessly integrated into lesson plans or used as standalone activities to enrich the teaching of "A Squash and a Squeeze."
Explore this extensive resource pack designed to complement the book âSupertato.â Included are a variety of resources encompassing both literacy and numeracy, along with elements of PSHE, tailored for early years.
Included are-
height
weight
cardinal numbers
number bonds to 5
more/less
missing numbers
number lines
repeating patterns
addition
maze
find the peas
sorting food
3x spot the differences
3x literacy writing focus
Wanted posters, differentiated 4 ways
2x speech bubbles
writing frames
Ideal for use in both home and school learning environments.
Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated.
Iâve designed a set of 11 literacy resources inspired by the theme of the story âSuperworm,â featuring engaging activities, along with a pencil control exercise.
Describing
Rhyming
Wanted poster
Actions
labelling
Book review
Recalling events
Favourite part
Pencil control
Compose numbers up to 5 with the aid of Number Blocks through a comprehensive resource set. This collection features worksheets, flashcards, a number fan, and characters suitable for vibrant display boards, providing a diverse learning experience for early years. The 15 pages include a variety of resources to facilitate engaging activities.
3 pages of characters for displays
Colour in blocks to make 5
Create a sum using blocks
flashcards
number fan
Number problems
12 addition sums
Spot number blocks that make 5
Colour in objects that represent 5
Dice game
Lady bird spots
I appreciate any positive feedback you may have.
Iâve compiled a comprehensive set of 19 literacy resource pages to enhance the teaching of âThe Smartest Giant In Townâ by Julia Donaldson. Tailored for early years, these resources aim to enrich the learning experience.
The resources include:
Cutting and sticking the correct clothing onto each animal
Matching up the rhyming words
Sorting rhyming words
2x pages of writing CVC words
Maze for pencil control
Rhyming words
2x Writing simple sentences
2x pages of feelings words
Feelings cards
Create a missing poster
Labelling clothes
Adding picture to a story map
Dressing the Giant
Design a tie
Write a thank you letter
The disgusting Sandwich, the story of a hungry badger and the journey of a dropped sandwich, that gets more and more disgusting with each drop.
**These resources are literacy and creativity based.
Included is-**
Design a sandwich
Recipe for a sandwich
Sequencers
Correct order of a sandwich
Colouring
Cutting
Forest School sandwich
Recall
Matching character to sandwich
Writing characters
Pencil tracing
Story mountain
Retelling the story
Maze
Book review
Describe sandwich
Describe Badger
Speech bubbles
Literacy resources for the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell.
27 pages of resources include
Matching
Sentence writing
Adjectives on each animal
Letter writing for each animal
Warning labels
Draw an animal and describe
Ordering animals
Labels
Drawing
Word mat
Writing frames
Resources cover lots of the maths curriculum.
Included are-
Counting
More/Less
Height
Weight
Counting to 10
Matching numbers to correct amount
Addition
Subtraction
Measuring
Number bonds
Counting to 8
Doubling
One more and one less
Repeating pattern
A pack of 11 cards, with, Dear Zoo characters on.
All you need to do is print, laminate and use a pack of clothing pegs.
Children place the peg on the choice of 3 numbers to match the amount of animals on the card.
Cards are from 0-10.
A game for 4 players with characters from the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell.
Each player has a coloured board with 6 pictures on and on the table in the middle are 24 pictures turned upside down. Each player takes it in turns to turn a card to see if it matches to one on their board. The winner is the person to find all their pictures first.
Here is a game for 4 players, based on the characters from the book, Dear zoo by Rod Campbell.
There are 4 boards with 6 pictures on each. There are also matching counters for each players boards and a set of 10 call cards.
Extensive Collection of âWeâre Going on a Bear Huntâ Resources Across 29 Pages:
Explore a comprehensive array of resources inspired by âWeâre Going on a Bear Huntâ spanning over 29 pages. This diverse collection is thoughtfully curated to cater to both early years and Key Stage 1, offering an enriching and engaging experience inspired by the beloved book.
Immerse young learners in a wide range of activities that bring the adventurous spirit of âWeâre Going on a Bear Huntâ to life. These resources cover various learning modalities, ensuring a holistic and interactive approach.
Resources include-
Find the bear
Positional language
height
feelings
Suitable clothing x6
Writing frames x4
Book review
Match words/pictures
Ordering the story
Matching the picture to the correct description
Describe the bear
Maze
Draw your own teddy bear
Create a bear fact sheet
Cut and stick a bears face
11 flashcards for retelling the story
Draw the scenes
Elevate the exploration of âWeâre Going on a Bear Huntâ with this extensive resource pack. Each page is crafted to enhance the educational adventure, making it a valuable tool for educators and parents alike.
23 Pages of resources to use alongside the the story of, âSomebody Crunched Colinâ, bySarah Roberts.
Resources included are-
Resources for display
Story sequencing
More/less/same
Counting
Feelings cards
Describing Colin
Colinâs feelings
Puppy feelings
Recycling Colin
Colinâs past
Action cards
Thought bubbles
Sorting by size
Maze
Sorting rubbish
Sorting recycling
Recycling poster
3x Writing frames
Key words and word mat with a, Billyâs Bucket/Seaside theme.
Included is
Word mat for individual use
14 words for use on display or for childrenâs use.
Literacy resources for the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell.
27 pages of resources include
Matching
Sentence writing
Adjectives on each animal
Letter writing for each animal
Warning labels
Draw an animal and describe
Ordering animals
Labels
Drawing
Word mat
Writing frames
25 Pages of resources to go with the book, the day the crayons quit.
A great book about feelings, following crayons who are not happy about how they are being used by their owner, Duncan.
Within this pack of resources include-
labelling
labelling feelings
favourite colour
feelings of peach
writing lists
drawing
letter writing
designing
missing posters
write a letter
story mountain
4 crayon drawings
10 feelings cards
2 word mats
problems and remedies
drawing frame
Picture bingo for 6 players, with a Christmas theme.
Each board has 6 pictures.
Included is 6 boards, 12 pictures and Christmas baubles to be printed off several times to be used a counters.
A clock that can be cut and stuck by children as a worksheet activity or for an adult to cut and laminate and let children use as a game to build their own clock face.