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2 heart shaped patterns in black and white and 2 examples of the hearts coloured in with a Valentine’s Day theme. Children may want to use these for making their own Valentine’s day cards or link to your maths work on Shape.

2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other in black and white. Each sheet shows 20 2D and 3D shapes for children to identify, find, tick off on the list. Sheet 2 can be coloured in. Children could match the colours or use their own. Sheet 1 could be laminated and children could mark off the shapes as they find them with dry markers. The resource links shape with reading, close observation and colour.

This resource introduces KS1 pupils to the world of symmetry, pattern, and art offering a multisensory approach to learning. By drawing lines of symmetry and colouring butterfly patterns, children learn symmetry but also explore their artistic skills, understanding how patterns and symmetry play a crucial role in art and design. This resource integrates maths with nature and art, encouraging children to see the connections between different subjects and how they apply to the world around them. What’s Included? 12 different black and white symmetrical butterfly pictures for colouring - 6 on each of the two worksheets. 2 Butterfly and flowers colouring poster sheets. A planning activity guide with instructions and tips on how to use this resource. Suggestions for extension activities to take the learning beyond the classroom.

A set of colour 2D shape posters showing rectangles, hearts, diamonds, squares, triangles, circles, ovals, hexagons, pentagons and octagon pictures. These are useful for classroom display, the maths corner, speaking and listening and a host of other maths linked activities e.g. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Children find objects in the classroom that match the shapes on the posters. Shape Sorting Game: Children sort objects or pictures into groups based on the shapes shown in the posters. Shape Memory Match: Have a memory match game using cards that have the shapes from the posters. Shape Artwork: Provide children with art materials to create their own artwork based on the shapes. Interactive Shape Wall: Turn the posters into an interactive wall where children can add objects or drawings that correspond to each shape. Guess the Shape: Play a guessing game where you describe a shape from the posters without naming it, and the children have to guess which shape it is. Laminate the posters and they can be reused.

A set of colour coded flashcards to support Measures and linked to Sorting and Matching for SEND, EYFS and KS1. There are 8 sheets, each with 6 flashcards. 3 are yellow (indicating small) and 3 are blue (indicating large). SEND pupils will be familiar with symbols and this will support their learning. Boardmaker Licenced. Cut out the flashcards and children can use these for speaking and listening, sorting and matching. Measures: In the context of measures, large and small are fundamental concepts that help children understand size, scale, and quantity. These are basic mathematical concepts that are crucial for understanding measurement, comparison, and spatial awareness. For example, children learn to measure and compare objects to determine which is larger or smaller, an essential skill in mathematics. The final page of the resource is a black and white template. Children can draw 3 large objects and 3 small objects and this will assess their learning and understanding.

A free resource for Key Stage 1 and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) classrooms. The resource is a “Daily Classroom Calendar.” This colourful poster is designed to be a blank canvas that children can interact with each school day. It encourages participation and learning by allowing children to add the day of the week, month, date, and year, turning daily routine into an engaging learning opportunity. There is an example of the poster filled in. By integrating this tool into the classroom, educators can support foundational skills in reading, understanding calendars, and grasping the concept of time. Laminate the blank poster and children can use markers to add the detail or use ready made words and numbers that children can fix with Velcro.

This “Robots and Aliens” resource is designed for EYFS teachers looking to captivate their children’s imagination and creativity. Within this resource, teachers will find planned lessons, each with objectives, a list of needed resources, and step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth teaching experience. The resource includes four lessons, each complemented by easy-to-use materials, including colouring sheets, cutting activities, and templates for creating drawing and writing. The activities introduce young learners to the world of robots and aliens but also aims to develop their fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and creative thinking. Whether it’s through colouring, cutting, matching, or drawing, this resource promises a fun-filled learning adventure that children will enjoy.

A fun way to incorporate maths with your topic on Animals, Pets and / or clothing. Cut out the 24 colour pictures of socks for children to make into pairs of Pets socks. Children can look out for pattern and colour to help them with their sorting and matching. Once the socks are all paired, children can use the sock template worksheet to create their own Pet sock designs on the white socks and make these into matching pairs. There is a blank sheet that children can paste pairs onto or draw their own socks and designs. For younger children and / or a practical element, ask children to bring in a pair of socks and create a class sorting sock activity! Another idea is to have a box of socks that children rummage through to find matching pairs – use a timer for more fun!

‘Count, Colour, and Design Easter Eggs’ is a resource designed specifically for Early Years and KS1 children. There is a planning sheet outlining the 3 lessons, objectives, resources needed and step by step instructions. The resource combines the festive spirit of Easter with learning objectives including colour recognition, counting to 20, following instructions, and creativity. Through the 3 activities, children will have the opportunity to match colours on Easter eggs, follow specific colouring instructions, create unique designs, and practice basic counting.

An EYFS activity based on Trees linked to Colour, Shape and Pattern. There are 3 designs of trees. Each of the types of trees have 3 worksheets. Colour in the black and white tree to match the colour version. Cut out the colour leaves and add them to the tree outline to recreate the tree exactly or to make a new version. Colour in the leaf outlines to match the colours or use own colours. Then cut out the leaves and add to the tree. For little fingers, you may want to enlarge the sheets for cutting out. Enlarge even more to make a lovely classroom display tree.

A maths resource for EYFS and KS1. Links with Shape, Counting to 4, Number recognition and writing. There are 4 heart shaped puzzles. Children can trace the outlines of the heart shapes, overwrite the numbers, colour in and add pictures of their own. The puzzles can be cut out and then reassembled. The 4th heart is in colour and black and white.

A colour and black and white Easter worksheet where children count the eggs in the nests and write the numbers in the boxes. There is a flashcard for each of the eggs in the nests from 1 to 5. Children can colour these in and they make a really nice wall display. Or laminate the coloured in cards and use them for ordering, counting or matching. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.

3 colour worksheets showing colour hoops. Each colour hoop has a number value. The values are shown on page 1. The worksheets start with one hoop on each peg. Children work out the totals and write in the numbers. Sheets 2 and 3 show 1,2 or 3 hoops per peg. The final sheet is a template for children to make their own colour code. Extend with PE hoops for classroom fun.

A freebie for Early Years handwriting practice. 4 shape tracing pattern work sheets for Early Years children to improve their shape recognition and fine motor control.

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!

Link the Festive Season with handwriting and shape work with this activity. There are 3 sheets with 7 crackers on each. Each cracker has shapes with dashed lines for children to trace over. The final sheet has blank crackers for children to draw and colour their own shapes.

A fun way to incorporate maths into the festive season. Cut out the 24 colour pictures of socks for children to make into pairs of Christmas socks. They can look out for the odd picture, that shows a pair of socks, rather than a single one, as a talking point. Once the socks are all paired, children can use the sock template worksheet to create their own Christmas designs on the white socks and make these into matching pairs. Children can look out for pattern and colour to help them with their sorting and matching. There is a blank sheet that children can paste pairs onto or draw their own socks and designs. For younger children and / or a practical element, ask children to bring in a pair of socks and create a class sorting sock activity!

Link Number work with the Festive Season with this counting and matching game from 1 to 6. There is a colour version and a black and white version that children can colour in themselves. Children can cut out and match the cards showing things related to Christmas such as a snowman, 4 candy canes and 6 bells. There are number cards included and a blank sheet with 6 boxes that children can paste into or draw in. Boardmaker Licenced.

A ready made Christmas Themed Board Game for children linked to counting to 18. The board has a path of squares leading to a finishing number 18. There are 2 ways of playing the game: Children take turns to roll a dice to move along the path. Or, incorporate the colour spinner with Christmas-themed pictures that dictate special moves or penalties, such as ‘move ahead two spaces’ or ‘miss a turn’. There is a blank template for children to use to make their own board game and spinner. For best results, print onto card, or children can paste onto card. The game board also makes a nice Christmas place mat when enlarged.

A free resource for young children linked to Maths and the New Year. Children can colour in the numbers, cut and order on sheet 1. Duplicate sheet 2 for matching numbers and sequencing. On sheet 3 children can write their own numbers or make number characters.