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!
Oi Dog! Literacy Resource Pack – 10 Pages of Early Years Activities
Discover a rich collection of 10 pages of literacy resources thoughtfully curated for Early Years, inspired by the fun and rhyme-filled book Oi Dog! by Kes Gray, Claire Gray, and Jim Field.
Perfectly banded for 40-60 months and ELG, these activities support foundational literacy skills in a playful, book-linked way.
Included in this pack:
Rhyming match activities
“-og” word sorting
CVC word writing to match pictures
A themed maze
Find and write rhyming words
Picture clue sheets to support writing short sentences
A bank of feeling words to build descriptive sentences
“What do they want to sit on?” sentence writing for each creature
Suitable for both home and classroom use, these engaging activities are designed to foster phonics confidence, sentence construction, and a love of reading.
Your feedback is always appreciated!
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Listening and Understanding Activities – 11 Page Pack
Support and strengthen children’s listening and attention skills with this varied pack of 11 page engaging activities, ideal for Early Years and KS1.
This resource includes:
Kim’s Game flashcards (24 cards) to build memory and focus
Memory/listening cards – children listen and repeat lists from 2 to 5 items
‘Silly Mistakes’ game – spot the error after hearing a description
2 ‘Listen and Colour’ sheets – adult reads instructions, children colour specific objects
Perfect for classroom group work or 1:1 interventions to promote speaking, listening, and comprehension.
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Story Writing Prompt Cards – 50 Cards to Spark Imagination!
Make story writing fun and accessible with this engaging pack of 50 story starter cards, perfect for Early Years and Key Stage 1.
The cards are split into five colourful categories:
Place – Where does the story happen?
Character – Who is in the story?
Plot – What’s happening?
Problem – What goes wrong?
Saviour – Who or what saves the day?
Children can pick one card from each category and create an imaginative tale on the spot — great for group storytelling, speaking and listening, or independent writing. Cards from the Character and Saviour groups can easily be swapped or combined to create more dynamic stories.
This resource encourages:
Creative thinking
Oral storytelling
Story structure awareness
Writing confidence
Ideal for classroom warm-ups, home learning, or literacy centres.
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Children in Need Activity Pack – 14 Pages of Fun and Learning
This colourful 14-page pack is filled with numeracy, literacy, and interactive games designed to help young children engage with the Children in Need campaign in a meaningful and age-appropriate way.
Perfect for EYFS and KS1, this resource includes:
Cut and fold Pudsey-style collection boxes
Counting activities (e.g. count spots, add objects, count coins in buckets)
CVC word writing to match pictures
Word search and maze for early reading and problem-solving
Bear-shaped writing frame
Dominoes – ready to cut and laminate for classroom games
12 Action Cards for Physical Development – each with a fun instruction to follow
Perfect for learning through play and promoting empathy and awareness
Celebrate and explore the importance of giving, kindness, and community in your classroom!
Colour by Tricky Words – Phases 2–5 (13 Pages)
Here I’ve put together a set of 13 engaging colour-by-tricky-word worksheets, perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners.
Each sheet features 5 tricky words to find and colour, Phases 2 to 5 from Letters and Sounds.
Ideal for:
Independent phonics practice
Early reading fluency
Reinforcing tricky word recognition in a fun, low-pressure format
Perfect for morning work, phonics intervention, or sending home for extra practice.
Hashtags:
#TrickyWords #PhonicsFun #Phase2 #Phase3 #Phase4 #Phase5 #EYFSPhonics #KS1Phonics #ColourByTrickyWords #EarlyReading #PhonicsActivity #TESResources #LiteracyCentre #HomeLearning
10 Summer-Themed Writing Frames – 2 Designs
This bright and engaging summer-themed set of 10 writing frames is ideal for early years and KS1 learners.
Includes a mix of:
Fully lined pages
Partially lined pages with drawing space
Portrait and landscape formats
Perfect for summer recounts, holiday writing, beach or seaside topics, or end-of-year reflections.
Fun, seasonal designs to spark creativity and encourage writing in a meaningful context!
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10 Writing Frames – 2 Designs
A versatile pack of 10 writing frames in two different designs to suit a range of early writing needs.
Included are:
Fully lined sheets
Partially lined sheets
Blank space for drawing with lines beneath
Both portrait and landscape layouts
Perfect for independent writing, topic work, or creative tasks in the EYFS and KS1 classroom.
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Simple Reading Record for EYFS
This easy-to-use reading record is designed specifically for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), covering 30–50 months and 40–60+/ELG.
Children can work through small reading milestones and highlight boxes once achieved.
Each section includes space to write the date, book title, and any teacher or parent notes.
Ideal for use at home or in school to track reading progress in a simple, visual way.
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Half-Term Freebie | Activity Reflection & To-Do Bookmark (2 Sheets)
Description:
Here’s a simple and engaging half-term freebie to keep your youngsters busy over the break!
This 2-page resource includes:
“Things I’ve Done” sheet – a space for children to draw or write about their favourite moments from the break.
A fun bookmark with a checklist of ideas for things to do over half term – perfect for encouraging reading, creativity, and activity.
Ideal for Early Years and KS1, these sheets are great for home learning, wraparound care, or just a quiet rainy-day activity.
Hope you and your little learners enjoy this freebie!
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#LearningThroughPlay
Mother’s Day Activity Pack | 14 Pages of Early Years Fun & Creativity
Description:
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this delightful 14-page activity pack designed for Early Years learners. Packed with creative and meaningful activities, this resource is perfect for classroom use or home learning to help children show appreciation for their mums, nans, aunts, or special grown-ups.
What’s included:
Cut and fold Mother’s Day basket craft – a lovely keepsake to decorate or gift
Thoughtful Mother’s Day certificates for mum, nan, and aunt
Heartfelt Thank You Mom writing sheet to encourage children to express gratitude
Beautiful cards and inserts ready to print and personalise
Fun word search themed around Mother’s Day
Colouring page: Super Mom – plus a writing activity to say why your mom is super!
Ideal for:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Developing fine motor skills, writing, and creative expression
Classroom celebrations or family activities at home
Make this Mother’s Day memorable with engaging, educational activities that foster love and creativity!
#MothersDay #EYFS #EarlyYears #CreativeWriting #FineMotorSkills #CraftActivities #ThankYouMom #SuperMom
Recycling and Environment EYFS Resource Pack | 13 Pages of Activities for Early Years
Description:
Encourage young learners to explore the important theme of recycling and the environment with this engaging 13-page resource pack designed specifically for EYFS. Packed with a variety of hands-on activities, this pack supports early literacy, fine motor skills, and environmental awareness in a fun and meaningful way.
Included activities:
Cutting and sticking exercises to develop fine motor control
Phonics and reading activities linked to environmental vocabulary
Sorting games to classify recyclable materials
Compost making sequencing and understanding how compost works
Mazes with a recycling theme for problem-solving practice
Writing frames to encourage early writing skills
Alphabet letter ordering related to recycling
Word search focused on making the right environmental choices
Cutting along lines to strengthen scissor skills
Ideal for:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings
Home learning to support environmental awareness
Cross-curricular links with science, literacy, and personal development
Building vocabulary around recycling and caring for the planet
This resource pack is perfect for introducing children to eco-friendly habits while developing essential early years skills.
#RecyclingResources #EYFS #EarlyYears #EnvironmentalEducation #PhonicsActivities #FineMotorSkills #EarlyLiteracy #SustainabilityInSchools
Chinese New Year Early Years Resource Pack | Literacy, Numeracy & Craft Activities | 14 Pages
Description:
Celebrate Chinese New Year with this vibrant and engaging 14-page resource pack, specially designed for early years settings. Packed with fun and educational activities, this pack supports literacy, numeracy, and creative skills while exploring the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year.
Included in this pack:
Cut and fold paper lanterns for decorative craft activities
Foldable money wallets for counting and play
Numeracy activities including counting coins inside money wallets
Literacy tasks: using key words and pictures to write simple sentences
Food tasting score sheets to engage senses and descriptive vocabulary
Write a single descriptive word for themed pictures
Colour the Chinese flag activity
Three themed cards with inserts for writing and giving
Cut and fold concertina dragons for creative play and display
Ideal for:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Classroom or home learning during Chinese New Year celebrations
Cross-curricular learning combining art, literacy, and numeracy
Developing fine motor skills through cutting and folding
Encouraging descriptive writing and vocabulary building
Learning Focus:
Counting and number recognition
Sentence writing and vocabulary development
Fine motor skills and following instructions
Cultural awareness and celebration of diversity
Make Chinese New Year learning hands-on and memorable with this complete resource pack!
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Valentine’s Day EYFS Resource Pack | Cards, Literacy & Numeracy Activities | Early Years
Description:
Celebrate kindness, love and friendship in your early years setting with this Valentine’s Day-themed resource pack. Designed for EYFS and Reception, this collection blends creativity with purposeful literacy and numeracy learning.
The pack includes Valentine’s Day cards for children to colour and personalise, as well as a selection of early years worksheets perfect for continuous provision, small group work, or festive home learning.
Included in this pack:
Valentine’s Day cards to colour and decorate
Card inserts to write or draw a Valentine’s message
“I love my… because…” simple writing frame
High frequency words (HFW) displayed on heart shapes – ideal for peg activities, matching, or displays
Numbers to 10 on heart shapes – perfect for ordering or number recognition games
Missing number activity – fill in the blanks on numbered hearts
Ideal for:
Valentine’s Day topic week
Literacy and numeracy enhancement with a seasonal twist
Fine motor practice through cutting, writing and colouring
Circle time discussions on friendship and caring
Simple card-making for family or peers
Learning Focus:
Writing short sentences and expressing ideas
Number sequencing and recognition
Word recognition (HFW)
Creative expression and emotional development
Make Valentine’s Day meaningful and fun with this engaging, easy-to-use resource pack!
#ValentinesDay #EYFSResources #ReceptionWorksheets #EarlyYearsLiteracy #EarlyYearsNumeracy #HFW #CardMakingActivity #SeasonalEYFS
The Gingerbread Man | EYFS Literacy & Maths Activity Pack | 20+ Worksheets & Resources
Description:
Explore this diverse and engaging collection of resources, carefully crafted to support Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning through the much-loved story The Gingerbread Man.
This pack combines literacy, numeracy, and fine motor activities to help children retell the story, recognise characters, practise early writing, and develop number sense — all through fun, themed tasks.
What’s included:
Design a Gingerbread Man sheet
Trace the Gingerbread Man (dotted lines for pencil control)
Counting characters from the story
Order numbered gingerbread men to 10
Take away (subtraction) sheets using gingerbread men visuals
Gingerbread Man word search
Draw the characters activity
Order the story cut-and-stick sequencing
Story mountain planning sheet
A variety of writing frames
Wanted poster for the Gingerbread Man
Engaging EYFS maths worksheets themed around the story
Perfect for:
Classroom topic work
Small group interventions
Homework or home learning
Continuous provision areas
Cross-curricular planning around traditional tales
Learning Focus:
Story sequencing and comprehension
Fine motor skills
Number recognition and subtraction
Character description and creative writing
Vocabulary building
Bring the Gingerbread Man to life in your classroom or at home with this fun and educational pack!
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Phase 5 Phoneme Frames | Partially Completed CVC/CCVC Activities | EYFS & KS1 Phonics Practice
Description:
These Phase 5 Phoneme Frames are perfect for supporting children as they learn the more complex sounds and alternative spellings introduced in Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.
Each sheet provides a picture prompt and two or more sound boxes to encourage segmenting and accurate spelling. To support different levels of learners, some frames are partially filled in with initial or final sounds — ideal for scaffolding and building confidence.
Simply print and laminate for repeated practice in phonics lessons, interventions or independent work.
What’s included:
A wide range of phoneme frames covering Phase 5 digraphs and alternative spellings (e.g. ay, ir, ou, ea, oy, wh, ph)
Partially filled-in frames to support emerging writers
Picture prompts to guide word recognition
Sound boxes for each phoneme to reinforce segmentation
Ideal for:
Teaching and revisiting Phase 5 phonics
Guided reading and writing practice
SEND support and differentiated phonics instruction
Literacy interventions and independent tasks
Skills developed:
Grapheme recognition and phoneme blending
Segmenting and spelling Phase 5 words
Identifying alternative graphemes for known sounds
Building writing independence and fluency
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Phase 4 Phoneme Frames | CVCC/CCVC Words | Segmenting & Blending | EYFS & KS1 Phonics
Description:
These Phase 4 Phoneme Frames help children practise reading and spelling longer words with adjacent consonants such as CVCC, CCVC, and CCVCC words. Each sheet includes a clear picture prompt and sound boxes to support segmenting and writing.
Ideal for whole-class teaching, small group work, or independent phonics tasks. Just print and laminate for a reusable resource to reinforce Phase 4 phonics skills.
What’s included:
Phoneme frames for CVCC/CCVC/CCVCC words
Picture prompts for each word
Box layout for clear sound placement
Supports accurate segmenting and spelling
Perfect for:
Phase 4 phonics sessions
Early spelling practice
Literacy centres or interventions
Daily phonics warm-ups
Skills covered:
Blending and segmenting longer words
Identifying adjacent consonants
Spelling and phoneme-grapheme correspondence
Writing with increased independence
#PhonicsPhase4 #PhonemeFrames #CVCCWords #CCVCWords #EYFSLiteracy #KS1Phonics #SegmentAndSpell #EarlyYearsPhonics #PhonicsPractice
Easter Writing Frames & Word Bank | EYFS Writing Support | Early Years Literacy
Description:
Support early writing this spring with this Easter-themed pack, including 9 engaging writing frames and Easter word bank to inspire young writers.
Designed with Early Years learners in mind, these open-ended writing frames are ideal for a range of ability levels and can be used across adult-led or independent activities.
What’s included:
9 Easter-themed writing frames
1 Easter word bank featuring key vocabulary and themed illustrations
Perfect for:
Literacy sessions
Small group or independent writing
Continuous provision
Homework or home learning packs
Supports development in:
Early sentence writing
Vocabulary building
Writing for a purpose
Using word banks as support tools
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Valentine’s Day Writing Frames & Activities | EYFS | Word Bank Included
Description:
This printable pack includes 7 Valentine’s Day-themed writing frames, a word bank, and 2 simple literacy activities, making it ideal for EYFS learners.
Perfect for encouraging mark making, sentence writing, and early composition around a familiar and engaging theme.
What’s included:
7 themed writing frames (variety of styles and levels of support)
Valentine’s Day word bank to support vocabulary and independence
2 early writing activities to inspire creativity and discussion
Great for:
Valentine’s Day literacy sessions
Continuous provision
Home learning
Small group or adult-led writing activities
Supports:
Early writing skills
Vocabulary development
Fine motor control
Confidence in mark making
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Desert Animals Worksheets | EYFS Literacy & Numeracy | 8 Activity Pack
Description:
Take your learners on a journey through the desert with this engaging 8-page worksheet pack, designed especially for EYFS. Blending literacy and numeracy with a fascinating topic, this resource helps children explore desert animals while developing key early skills.
What’s included:
2 Literacy Activities:
“What am I?” – Listen to or read animal clues and match to the correct desert animal.
Draw and write about your favourite desert animal – includes space to write simple facts.
6 Numeracy Activities:
Colour in shapes to match a given key.
Order meerkats numbered 1–10.
Order desert animals by height.
Spiral snake shape activity – colour, cut, and decorate.
Fill in missing numbers on number line snakes.
Colour in snake number lines to support counting and early number work.
These print-and-go activities are perfect for topic-linked maths and literacy, home learning, continuous provision, or adult-led group work.
Ideal for:
Desert animals or habitats topic
Reinforcing shape, number, and ordering
Early writing and reading skills
Fine motor development with cut-and-stick tasks
#EYFSWorksheets #DesertAnimalsEYFS #TopicBasedLearning #EYFSLiteracy #EYFSMaths #EarlyYearsActivities #ShapeAndNumber #AnimalThemes #FineMotorSkills #PrintableResources #HabitatLearning
Tricky Words Line Word Searches | EYFS & KS1 | Early Readers
Description:
A set of 5 simple, early-reader-friendly word searches focused on tricky words. Designed with beginner readers in mind, each activity includes just one line to search, making it accessible and confidence-boosting for children who are still developing their reading fluency.
Rather than searching through a large grid, children simply scan across a single line to find the given tricky word — perfect for Phase 2–4 phonics learners.
What’s included:
5 one-line word searches
Focus on high-frequency tricky words
Ideal for independent or guided work
Perfect for:
Early phonics and reading practice
Tricky word recognition
Boosting confidence with simple search-and-find activities
Homework, interventions, or morning starters
A great way to build tricky word familiarity in a low-pressure format.
#TrickyWords #PhonicsWordSearch #EYFSReading #KS1Phonics #EarlyReadingSkills #Phase2To4 #PhonicsActivities #TrickyWordRecognition #SimpleWordSearch #NoPrepLiteracy #EarlyYearsLiteracy