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A fun approach to learning to tell the time with a game for young children. There are 36 cards each showing different clocks, analog and digital. Show each card and children can read the times. If they find the 12 O’clock card it is dinner time! You could duplicate this card so that it appears more than once!

This ‘Exploring 3D Shapes with Colours for KS1’ resource is an interactive, hands-on learning experience that supports learning of 3D shapes, particularly cubes,colour and pattern recognition. By engaging with a variety of activities, from building, colouring to puzzle solving, children will develop essential skills like problem-solving and spatial awareness. Sheet 1 is a planning sheet with 5 suggested ideas for using the resources. Sheets 2,3 and 4 are colour posters showing cube patterns for children to recreate. Sheet 5 is a large colour cube made up of smaller cubes - children can recreate the cube. Sheet 6 is a black and white version of the large cube. There are 3 worksheets for children to copy and recreate patterns. Finally there is a template of cubes that children can cut out and use in a variety of ways. The resource can form the basis of a lesson, make up a unit of work, or just dip in and out for 3D shape worksheets.

A fun approach to pattern and shape where children have the opportunity to learn about geometric shapes, improve their memory and counting skills whilst fostering creativity. Page 1 is a planning sheet with 10 suggestions for using the geometric pattern cards. Activities include pattern recognition, matching games, creating new patterns, sorting, identifying shapes, sequencing and symmetry. There are then 16 geometric black and white pattern cards, with 2 per page. Use as worksheets, flashcards, for games, colouring, pencil control and inspiration for pattern making. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. Use as a lesson, unit of work or resource to dip in and out of.

8 Tumbling Towers Maths games for the KS1 classroom. These are a fun way to teach and reinforce foundational maths skills. Games include recognition of numbers up to 12, 2D shape, basic addition and subtraction, counting and matching numbers and pictures, and, matching number words and pictures. Each activity idea has objectives, suggested resources and activity instructions and steps. Once you have your tumbling tower blocks, stickers and markers, you need little else which is a great time saver for teachers.

This fun and engaging number rhyme follows Mother Hen and Her Seven Little Chicks on an adventure as they count down from 7 to 0 — and back up again! Designed for EYFS learners, the rhyme is brought to life with colourful posters that can be shared with the whole class, or small groups, to encourage counting aloud, joining in with actions, and building confidence with number words. Children will enjoy repeating the rhyme and learning it off by heart as they follow the story of the playful chicks. (The rhyme works well as part of an assembly too)! The resource includes two, colour worksheets where children label key items from the rhyme (e.g. barn, lamb, farmer), plus a counting and colouring worksheet where they count the chicks, colour them in, and write the numbers. This cross-curricular resource supports early literacy, rhyme, counting skills, and speaking and listening in a joyful and memorable way.

Plan ahead and engage young children in festive learning with a set of 60 colourful Christmas-themed cards, each featuring themes such as Christmas animals, clothes, and seasonal sights, sounds, and smells. These cards, bordered in green or red and featuring dotted outlines for cutting, are versatile tools for a variety of activities. Children can cut out the shapes to create personalized Christmas cards, gift tags, or festive displays or card games. Matching games can be played with duplicate cards, enhancing memory and recognition skills. Sort the cards by sensory categories to discuss and explore what they see, hear, smell, or touch during the holiday season. The cards can also be used to create themed classroom displays or as prompts for storytelling and discussions about personal Christmas experiences. Interactive games like “Christmas Bingo” or “Christmas Charades” add an extra layer of fun.

Plan ahead and engage young children in spooky fun with a set of 60 colour Halloween-themed cards, each featuring a variety of themes such as Halloween creatures, witches, spiders and ghosts. These cards, bordered in orange, black, green or purple and featuring dotted outlines for cutting, offer a range of games and activities. Children can cut out the shapes to create personalized Halloween cards, gift tags, or festive decorations. Matching games can be played with duplicate cards to enhance memory and recognition skills. Sort the cards by sensory categories, discussing what they see, hear, smell, or taste during Halloween. Sort by colour borders or themes such as monsters. The cards can also be used to create themed classroom displays or as prompts for storytelling and discussions about Halloween experiences. Interactive games like “Halloween Bingo” or “Halloween Charades” add an extra layer of festive fun. These activities help children engage creatively and meaningfully with the Halloween theme while developing various skills in a playful, seasonal setting.

A set of resources showing colour cards from Ace to King in the suits of hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs. A lesson plan is included with 5 ways of using the resource. Objectives: Help KS1 children develop sorting, categorization, and creative skills using playing cards. This activity combines mathematics with art, allowing children to cut out, sort, and design custom playing cards with shapes and colours. Materials Needed: Printable playing card templates, coloured pencils/markers, scissors, glue sticks, cardstock, and optional sorting mats. Lesson planning sheet. Traditional playing card packs(optional). Differentiation: Provide pre-cut cards and guided templates for less confident learners and introduce advanced sorting criteria for those ready for more challenges. This activity reinforces fundamental mathematical concepts like number to 13, sorting, sequencing and categorization, but also allows children to exercise their creativity and fine motor skills.

In this resource for KS1 and EYFS children, the objective is to enhance counting skills, pattern recognition, and basic arithmetic. Using 9 pages of colour school themed cards (showing quantities from 1 to 6), number cards, and 4 pattern cards, children will first practice counting objects and matching number cards to colour objects cards. Colour cards include pencils, crayons, books, children and desks. Basic addition and subtraction concepts will be introduced through visual aids, allowing children to combine and remove objects to solve simple problems. They will engage in pattern matching by identifying and creating sequences with the pattern cards and colour cards. A lesson overview is included detailing the 3 lesson ideas. All cards can be duplicated, cut and laminated for matching and sorting games.

A colour powerpoint presentation for your children learning to count to 20 or consolidating numbers to 20. The theme is the Seaside with each slide showing a number with an object/objects appearing for them to count related to the sea/seaside. You can re-order the slides and / or print them and use them as visual aids or posters.

A pack of resources for teachers working on Time or teaching the months of the year. The activities can be used as stand alone lessons or a unit of work. There is a lesson plan with objectives, resources and activity ideas. Resources include a collection of 12 colour circular pictures denoting each month of the year. Children can cut these out and sequence them and paste onto the blank template. There is a worksheet for each month of the year which shows the monthly symbol and calendar. Children are asked how many days there are in each month, what day each month begins on and to add any stars for special days. Children write in all the days for each month. The circular colour months can be enlarged to make useful flashcards.

Counting in Nature: A Resource for EYFS and KS1 Children. Counting in Nature is a fun and engaging resource designed to help children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) develop their counting skills from 1 to 12. The activity focuses on using nature-themed picture cards to teach counting while sparking children’s interest in the natural world. By counting and recording the number of nature-related items on each card, children learn to recognize and understand numbers. Children can sequence the cards, or duplicate the cards, for making pairs. Add number cards for matching pictures and numerals. Cut out and laminate the cards for durability and for use in games. Laminate and add dry markers and the resource makes a welcome addition to your maths corner or table. Boardmaker licenced to use symbols.

This flexible, visual resource helps children learn about the months of the year using a range of grids which encourage cutting, sequencing, matching, drawing, and writing activities. There are 20 pages in the resource pack. The pack builds understanding through symbol recognition, calendar structure, and creative exploration. A Planning ideas sheet is included suggesting ways of using each of the 20 pages. The resource is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.

Bring real-life experiences into your classroom with this Shopping Role Play Resource Pack, specially designed for EYFS, SEND and KS1 children. Packed with over 100 colourful cards, the set includes different shop cards (like bakery, supermarket, toy shop, pet shop), 24 shopping item cards, 12 character cards (cashier, shopper, shopkeeper), 6 pet shop animals, 6 types of transport, 12 food items, 6 tasty treats, 6 takeaway food shops, 6 household or toiletry items, books and stationery, and 12 engaging action prompt cards. Use this resource in a variety of playful and educational ways: • Set up a classroom “High Street” with stalls and signs using the shop and character cards. • Encourage speaking and listening skills as children role play shopping scenarios using the action prompts. • Build early literacy and reading by matching item cards with shop types. • Develop maths skills by using real or pretend money to “buy” the items. • Introduce sorting and categorizing games (e.g., group all food items, all transport types). • Use the pet shop cards for mini animal care role plays and discussions. • Encourage children to draw or write their own shopping lists using the cards as inspiration. This pack promotes creativity, collaboration, vocabulary development, and confidence in social interaction — all through imaginative, real-world themed play. Boardmaker licenced.

This interactive number grid resource is designed to support KS1 children in developing number recognition, sequencing, and problem-solving skills. It includes 10 number grids — 5 in colour and 5 in black and white — with the first grid displaying numbers 1 to 60 in order, while the remaining 4 grids present the numbers in a shuffled, random order for added challenge. To enhance learning, the resource also features 4 themed worksheets. Additionally, a teacher guide page provides creative suggestions on how to incorporate the grids into classroom activities, making this a versatile tool for numeracy lessons, small group work, or independent practice. Perfect for reinforcing number skills in an engaging way!

This PowerPoint supports early learners in recognising fruits and vegetables through real-life images, counting activities, and letter recognition. All the resources you need for a lesson - just add pencils and crayons. The 20-slide presentation highlights initial letters on each page (e.g., ‘L’ for Lemon and ‘P’ for Pineapple) and encourages counting up to 13. Key Features: • 20-slide PowerPoint with images of fruit and vegetables. • Letter & Counting Activities – Identify letters and count items. • Recording Sheet – (Laminate for reuse) - children tick and/or write numbers. • Pair or Individual Work – Encourages collaboration or independent learning. • Colouring Sheet – Labelled images for reading and colouring. • Boardmaker Symbols – Enhances accessibility for SEND learners. Learning Objectives: Name and recognise fruits & vegetables increasing vocabulary. Identify initial letters for literacy/phonics development. Count and record numbers up to 13. Encourage speaking & listening in class or group activities. Support SEND learners with visual aids. This multi-sensory resource engages children through seeing, saying, counting, writing, and colouring. Suitable for EYFS / SEND and KS1 learners. Boardmaker licenced.

For EYFS and KS1 children A fun resource to develop observation, teamwork, and pattern recognition. The resource includes a lesson plan, a reference sheet and colour card circles. Contents: Lesson Plan – With objectives, materials needed, set up, ways to play and extension ideas. Games include Basic Treasure Hunt, Timed Challenge, and Sorting by Criteria (e.g., symmetrical patterns, animals). 10 Colour Card Sheets – Each with 6 patterned circles in colour, outlined with dotted lines for easy cutting. Example Reference Sheet – Displays 6 sample patterns for children to find and mark off. Curriculum Links: Colour & Pattern Recognition Shape & Symmetry Awareness Matching & Sorting Games Art and Design: Elements of Art

This resource for EYFS and KS1 is centred around the theme “Ourselves / Me” and linked to clothing, matching and speaking and listening. The resource includes 10 pages with 6 colour cards on each. There are 5 children featured and each child has 12 cards showing different outfits / activities, allowing children to engage in observation and speaking and listening activities. By carefully observing the pictures, children can discuss the characters and their outfits, speculating about their interests, such as reading books, singing, or playing football. They can talk about their own similarities and differences. Teachers can duplicate, cut out, and laminate the cards for versatile use in matching games and activities. Examples include playing pairs, matching children with similar interests, or identifying outfits appropriate for different seasons or occasions. This interactive resource fosters observation, discussion, and social interaction among children.

Engage your EYFS and KS1 children with this “Ducks in Hats” flashcard collection. The set includes 10 sheets, each featuring 12 ducks, each adorned with a different hat. Additionally, there is a separate set of Hat Flashcards for children to match with the ducks. This set includes 6 pages of colourful flashcards, each featuring 24 different hats. Children can look carefully for the matching hats, looking out for any that are missing, similar, different or duplicated. The hats on their own offer opportunities lots of opportunities for matching and sorting. Also included are a sheet of colour ducks for children to add or draw hats on, and a black-and-white copy for children to colour in and draw hats. The flashcards can be duplicated, cut out, and laminated for durability, offering endless activities such as matching, sorting, counting and pattern recognition. The flashcards link to lessons on data handling, clothing, fashion, animals, colours, number and patterns.

‘Circles All Around Us’ is made up of 30 Photo Cards. The cards feature photographs of round or spherical objects found in everyday life. The cards promote observational skills and give lots of opportunity for speaking and listening. Here are some activities that children could play with these cards: Circle Hunt: Divide the cards among the children and ask them to find similar round objects in the classroom or at home. Memory Game: Duplicate cards and turn all cards face down, children take turns trying to find matching pairs. Sorting Circles: The children can sort the cards by different categories, such as color, size, or usage (e.g., food items,vegetables, etc.). Art and Craft: Children can make prints with round objects or make their own posters of round or spherical objects. The cards will enhance any display on shape.