Sea Picture Read and Match – Cut and Stick Activity (EYFS & KS1)
This engaging cut-and-stick activity is perfect for helping young learners build early reading and word recognition skills while exploring the theme of sea animals. Children read simple words and match them to the correct sea creature by cutting and pasting the labels into the boxes.
Ideal for Reception and Year 1, this resource supports reading fluency, vocabulary development, and fine motor skills through a fun, hands-on task. It’s great for independent work, literacy centres, or themed topic work.
Year Groups:
Reception, Year 1 (EYFS, KS1)
Curriculum Areas Covered:
English – Reading and Word Recognition
Understanding the World – Animals and Habitats
Fine Motor Skills Development
Learning Objectives:
To read and recognise simple CVC and familiar words
To match words to corresponding images using visual cues
To practise cutting and sticking with accuracy and care
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This activity is a great way of visually showing amounts to 20. Use paint, counters, pens to match the numbers shown on each twenty frame.
Maths skills it can develop:
Number recognition
counting
matching
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Maths
Expressive Arts and Design
Number of Pages: 1
Paint, print, colour! Simple pictures to have fun filling in.
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Expressive Arts and Design
Understanding of the World
Number of Pages: 4 (4 dinosaur templates)
Take learning in new directions with these Giraffe Counting Mats. This open ended resource allows you to add your own numbers into the box provided and create your own number problems. Draw, paint, stamp your way to excellent counting skills.
Skills it can develop:
counting
number recognition
Practical and printable. Suitable for EYFS (Early Years), preschoolers, kindergarten, Reception, Nursery.
The numbered art grid gives children the chance to get creative with how the count and make amounts to 10. Whether it’s drawing, painting, stamping or sticking, it is sure to get those creative ideas going. The numbered art grid works well across a range of topics and themes.
Maths skills it can develop:
Counting
Number recognition
Practical and printable. Suitable for EYFS (Early Years), preschoolers, kindergarten, Reception, Nursery.
Paint, print, colour! A simple template to have fun filling in.
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Expressive Arts and Design
Number of Pages: 1
Have fun with this cross curricular activity that introduces the concept of simple fractions and halving. Children can explore the concept of halving by cutting, colouring, painting half of each shape.
Maths skills it can develop:
2D shape recognition and properties
Halving
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Maths
Expressive Arts and Design
Number of Pages: 1
This activity combines mindfulness colouring with Early years maths skills. Practise counting and recognising numbers by rolling the dice and colouring the picture with the correct number on them.
Maths skills it can develop:
number recognition
counting
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Maths
Expressive Arts and Design
Number of Pages: 1
These colour flashcards are a great way to help your children learn about colours and their names in English and in Spanish. Both language sets include: red, blue, yellow, green, pink, purple, brown, black & orange.
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Understanding of the World
Number of Pages: 3 (9 English cards & 9 Spanish cards)
Dive into under-the-sea creativity with this versatile seahorse art template! Ideal for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this open-ended resource can be used for a range of art and craft activities while supporting fine motor development and imaginative expression.
Whether children decorate their seahorse with collage materials, paint, patterns, or pastels, this template encourages independent thinking and artistic exploration.
Perfect for:
Ocean-themed art sessions
Display work or class projects
Fine motor and scissor skills practice
Cross-curricular topic links with literacy and science
Learning objectives covered:
Develop fine motor control and tool handling
Explore and use a variety of materials creatively
Express ideas through art and design
Learn about sea animals in a fun, hands-on way
Simple to prepare and adaptable to your learners’ interests—this template makes a lovely addition to your ocean unit or seasonal craft table.
This activity combines mindfulness colouring with Early years maths skills. Practise counting and recognising numbers by rolling the dice and colouring the picture with the correct number on them.
Maths skills that could be developed:
number recognition
counting
Practical and printable. Suitable for EYFS (Early Years), preschoolers, kindergarten, Reception, Nursery.
Get creative this summer with this Surfboard Art Template, perfect for young learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade. This open-ended art resource allows children to design and decorate their own surfboard, encouraging self-expression, creativity, and fine motor development.
Children can colour, paint, collage, or use mixed media to personalise their surfboards, making it ideal for summer or beach-themed units.
Ideal for:
Art and design lessons
Summer-themed displays
Morning starters or early finishers
Fine motor stations
Creative Friday or topic afternoons
Curriculum areas covered:
Expressive Arts and Design
Physical Development (fine motor)
Communication and Language (describing and discussing designs)
Learning objectives addressed include:
Exploring different materials, tools, and techniques
Expressing ideas through art and design
Developing control and coordination in small movements
This simple, engaging template is a great addition to your seasonal resources—perfect for celebrating creativity in a summery way! Don’t forget to explore our full range of summer-themed activities for more inspiration.
Dive into farm themed creativity with this versatile sheep art template! Ideal for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this open-ended resource can be used for a range of art and craft activities while supporting fine motor development and imaginative expression.
Whether children decorate their sheep with collage materials, paint, patterns, or pastels, this template encourages independent thinking and artistic exploration.
Perfect for:
Farm-themed art sessions
Display work or class projects
Fine motor and scissor skills practice
Cross-curricular topic links with literacy and science
Learning objectives covered:
Develop fine motor control and tool handling
Explore and use a variety of materials creatively
Express ideas through art and design
Learn about sea animals in a fun, hands-on way
Simple to prepare and adaptable to your learners’ interests—this template makes a lovely addition to your farm unit or seasonal craft table.
Spark imagination with this forest-themed art challenge! Designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this open-ended drawing activity invites children to transform simple circles into creative forest-inspired images—from woodland creatures to leafy scenes.
Each circle becomes a prompt for imagination: Will it turn into a hedgehog? An owl? A mushroom? Children can explore shape, design, and self-expression while strengthening fine motor control and artistic confidence.
Ideal for:
Art and creative stations
Early finishers and calm corner tasks
Forest school or woodland topic work
Indoor play with an outdoor twist
Curriculum areas covered:
Expressive Arts and Design
Fine Motor Development
Communication and Language
Learning objectives addressed include:
Exploring and using different media and materials
Representing ideas through drawing
Developing creativity and originality
This low-prep, high-engagement activity is a perfect way to integrate nature-themed learning with art and self-expression. Great for a calm moment in a busy day or as part of a wider woodland topic.
Paint, print, colour! A simple template to have fun filling in.
Perfect for EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this blank chameleon template offers endless opportunities for learning through art, fine motor practice, and cross-curricular activities. Whether you’re exploring colour, camouflage, rainforest animals, or simply need a fun craft activity, this template fits seamlessly into your plans.
Ideal for:
Animal-themed units (rainforest, reptiles, camouflage)
Art and design projects
Fine motor and cutting skills
Writing prompts (e.g. “If I were a chameleon…”)
Classroom displays and topic work
This open-ended, no-prep printable can be used for painting, colouring, collaging, or pattern work—encouraging creativity while supporting a wide range of learning outcomes.
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Expressive Arts and Design
Number of Pages: 1
Hop into creativity with this bunny head outline template, perfect for seasonal art projects in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade classrooms. Whether you’re celebrating spring, Easter, or exploring animal-themed units, this simple bunny head outline invites children to decorate, colour, paint, or collage in their own unique style.
Use it as a standalone art prompt or pair it with writing tasks, name crafts, or fine motor activities to enrich your topic work.
Ideal for:
Spring and Easter craft activities
Animal-themed units
Creative areas and art lessons
Displays and bulletin boards
Fine motor development through cutting and decorating
Curriculum areas covered:
Expressive Arts and Design
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Learning objectives addressed include:
Safely using tools and materials to create artwork
Expressing ideas through design and colour
Developing control over fine motor skills
This low-prep template is a versatile and engaging resource for any early years or primary setting. Be sure to check out our seasonal art packs for more themed outlines!
Paint, print, colour! A simple template to have fun filling in.
This versatile blank pig template is the perfect open-ended resource to support creativity and learning across the early years and KS1. Ideal for Pre-K to 1st Grade classrooms, the simple design allows children to engage in themed activities across a wide range of subjects—from literacy and phonics to maths, art, and topic work.
Use it for phonics games, number work, crafts, writing prompts, display work, and more. Whether you’re creating custom CVC word pigs, number bonds, or story characters, this template provides a fun, farmyard-themed base for countless classroom activities.
Ideal for:
Phonics and word building
Counting and number activities
Creative writing and storytelling
Topic-based projects (farm animals, seasons, etc.)
Display or bulletin board work
Morning tubs and independent tasks
Simple, adaptable, and engaging—this pig template is a must-have for any early years or primary setting.
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Expressive Arts and Design
Number of Pages: 1
Make a splash with this blank turtle outline, perfect for creative projects in early years and lower primary settings. Designed for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this versatile template invites children to decorate, colour, or collage their own turtle—ideal for animal units, ocean themes, or fine motor craft sessions.
Children can use crayons, paints, tissue paper, or natural materials to bring their turtle to life, encouraging imagination and personal expression.
Ideal for:
Ocean, sea creature, or reptile topic work
Creative areas and art lessons
Bulletin boards and classroom displays
Spring, summer, or environmental themes
Curriculum areas covered:
Expressive Arts and Design
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Physical Development
Learning objectives addressed include:
Using a range of tools and materials to create artwork
Exploring design, colour, and texture
Developing fine motor control through cutting, colouring, and sticking
This low-prep template makes a great addition to your art and topic resources—be sure to explore our full collection of animal outlines for more fun ideas!
Colourful images to create your own scenes with.
Areas of the Early Years curriculum it covers:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Expressive Arts and Design
Understanding of the World
Number of Pages: 1
Ignite imaginations with this space rocket art template, perfect for young learners exploring space or transportation topics. Children can colour, decorate, paint, or collage their rocket, making it truly their own while developing fine motor skills and creative expression.
Whether used as a standalone activity or part of a wider space theme, this flexible template encourages discussion about space travel, astronauts, and planets—bringing a spark of adventure into your classroom.
Ideal for:
Art and craft stations
Space-themed units or display work
Fine motor and creativity practice
Calm activities or early finishers
Curriculum areas covered:
Expressive Arts and Design
Understanding the World
Communication and Language
Physical Development (Fine Motor)
Learning objectives addressed include:
Using tools and materials safely and creatively
Expressing ideas through art and design
Exploring space-themed vocabulary and concepts
This simple, high-impact resource makes it easy to tie creativity into cross-curricular learning. Pair it with space writing prompts or a story about astronauts for a complete themed experience