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 — 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 — 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!
I’ve developed a set of 21 worksheets catering to varying abilities, inspired by Julia Donaldson’s story “What the Ladybird Heard.” 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 this extensive resource pack designed to complement the book “Supertato.” 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.
Delve into the enchanting world of “The Detective Dog” 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.
Explore a comprehensive collection of 40 engaging resources tailored for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), drawing inspiration from the beloved book, “The Naughty Bus.”
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
23 Pages of resources to use alongside the the story of, ‘Somebody Crunched Colin’, bySarah Roberts.
Resources included are-
Resources for display
Story sequencing
More/less/same
Counting
Feelings cards
Describing Colin
Colin’s feelings
Puppy feelings
Recycling Colin
Colin’s past
Action cards
Thought bubbles
Sorting by size
Maze
Sorting rubbish
Sorting recycling
Recycling poster
3x Writing frames
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 “A Squash and a Squeeze” 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."
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.
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 “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” Resources Across 29 Pages:
Explore a comprehensive array of resources inspired by “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” 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 “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” 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 “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” with this extensive resource pack. Each page is crafted to enhance the educational adventure, making it a valuable tool for educators and parents alike.
A large selection of resources to use alongside the story of, What the ladybird heard on holiday, by Julia Donaldson.
There are 23 pages of resources which include-
Animal cards
Describing dogs
Reading/listening
Designing
Sequencing the story
Fine motor control
Maze
Speech bubbles
Counting
Identifying animals skin
Habitats
Thought bubbles
Silhouettes
Number flash cards
Doubling
Identifying numbers
Adjectives
Wanted posters
Resources to support the book, Mr Gumpy’s outing.
There are 23 pages of both maths and literacy.
Included are
2x sets of flash cards. 1 set colour, 1 set black and black
Name animals
Sequence the characters
Weight
Sorting
Cardinal numbers
Subitise
Rules x2
Addition
Maze
Maths resources, with a Sharing a Shell, theme.
Included in this pack is -
10 frame with 10 star fish
3 number lines
100 square
number flash cards from 0-20
15 page of maths resources to go alongside the story of the very hungry caterpillar.
Resources included are
Counting to 10
Addition to 10
Number sequencing
Order by length
Repeating patterns
Finger painting
Recognising numbers
One more
Number matching
Number cards to 10
Picture cards to 10
Weight
Missing numbers
Black and white resources (to save on your colour ink) based on the book, How many legs?
There is also a colourful matching game included.
This package of maths worksheets includes-
cut & stick sorting
matching
counting
5 pages of identifying the correct amount
more/less
cut and stick height
adding 2 amounts
adding 3 amounts
drawing correct amounts
Colourful counting/matching game
12 large numbers and 2 hands, for children to create their own clock.
Once made, children can then select one of the 24 times and then recreate it on the large clock.
Included is 12 numbers, 2 hands, 12 o’clock times and 12 half past times, as well as the instructions.
Can be created in a Tuff Tray, table or on the floor.
Numbers and hands can be enlarged/reduced in size to suit, before laminating.
You could also use as a cutting and sticking activity
A diverse range of resources spanning math, literacy, and pencil control, crafted to enhance the teaching of Julia Donaldson’s “Stickman.” Geared towards early years,
Resources include
pencil control maze
simple word search
scissor control
order by size
addition to 10
missing numbers
find 2 ways to use a stick, literacy
2 writing frames
speech bubbles
identify stickman’s feelings
number line
positional language
number flash cards to 10
These materials are suitable for both home and school use.
I appreciate any feedback you may have.
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.
