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!
Sea Creature Maths & Literacy Worksheets | EYFS 40–60 Months & ELG
Description:
A set of engaging worksheets combining maths and literacy activities, all themed around sea creatures, and designed for children working within the 40–60 months band and towards the Early Learning Goals (ELG).
Ideal for under-the-sea topics, summer themes, or general cross-curricular learning.
What’s included:
Name writing & sentence writing – write the name of the sea creature and a simple sentence
Initial sounds – identify and write the correct initial sound for each sea creature
Number sequencing to 10 and 20 – place numbers in the correct order
Listening/reading activity – identify sea creatures and sequence them in the correct order
Perfect for:
Topic-linked literacy and numeracy
Reinforcing early phonics and sentence writing
Number recognition and sequencing
Listening, reading comprehension and fine motor skills
A great mix of core learning in a fun, sea-themed context.
#EYFSMaths #EYFSLiteracy #SeaCreatureTopic #UnderTheSeaEYFS #PhonicsWorksheets #NumberOrdering #40to60Months #EarlyLearningGoals #CrossCurricularEYFS #SummerThemeActivities #PrintableResources #NoPrepEYFS
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.
#ListeningSkills #EYFS #SENResources #AttentionAndListening #TESResources #EarlyYearsLearning #SpeechAndLanguage #ClassroomGames #MemoryGames #SpeakingAndListening #TESSeller
Resources inspired by a lovely book, which opens up a world of questions to do with, dangers, habitats, feelings etc
This 20+ pack of resources is printer friendly (all black and white).
Included is-
Habitats
Missing Poster
Needs
Dangers
Similes x2
Rhyming
Inferring
Feelings
Labelling
Adjectives
Food
Drawing
Pond Dipping
Retelling the story
Story Mountains
Word Mat
Weather Action Game | EYFS Physical Development | Group Activity
Description:
A lively, adult-led physical development game designed for small or large group play in Early Years settings. Children explore different weather types through movement, building gross motor skills, imaginative responses, and turn-taking.
How to play:
Children take turns to choose a card from a set of 12 weather action cards. Each card features a type of weather (e.g. stormy, sunny, windy) along with a matching movement or action. The group then performs the action together — float like a cloud, bang like thunder, twist like a tornado, and more!
Perfect for:
Physical Development (PD)
Topic work on weather or seasons
Group or circle time activities
Movement breaks and transitions
Building vocabulary and imagination
Simple to use and full of energy!
#PhysicalDevelopment #WeatherThemeEYFS #MoveLikeTheWeather #EYFSGroupGames #GrossMotorSkills #TurnTakingGame #EYFSTopicWork #SeasonsAndWeather #CircleTimeActivities #PrintableActionCards #NoPrepEYFS
Sea Creature Action Game | EYFS Physical Development | Group Activity
Description:
A fun, adult-led physical development game perfect for small or large group sessions in the Early Years. This interactive activity encourages children to move like sea creatures, developing gross motor skills, coordination, and imaginative play.
How to play:
Children take turns selecting a card from a set of 12 sea creature action cards. The group then performs the movement shown or described on the card (e.g. dance like an octopus, wobble like a jellyfish).
Ideal for carpet time, outdoor movement breaks, or themed topic sessions.
Perfect for:
Physical Development (PD) focus
Group or circle time games
Under-the-sea topic work
Movement breaks and brain boosts
Imaginative play and turn-taking
Simple, engaging, and easy to set up!
#PhysicalDevelopment #SeaCreatureGame #EYFSGroupActivity #MoveLikeAnimals #UnderTheSeaEYFS #GrossMotorSkills #TurnTaking #PDinEYFS #EYFSTopicWork #PrintableGameCards #NoPrepEYFS
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
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
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
#EYFSValentines #EarlyWriting #ValentinesDayActivities #WritingFramesEYFS #WordBank #PrintableLiteracyResources #MarkMaking #EarlyYearsLiteracy #CreativeWritingEYFS
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
#EasterWritingEYFS #EYFSWritingFrames #EarlyYearsLiteracy #EasterWordBank #EYFSResources #PrintableEasterActivities #EmergentWriting #SpringLiteracyEYFS
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
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
#Phase5Phonics #PhonemeFrames #SegmentAndSpell #LettersAndSounds #EYFSPhonics #KS1Phonics #SpellingSupport #AlternativeSpellings #EarlyYearsResources #LiteracyIntervention
Rainforest Activity Pack | 20 Worksheets | EYFS 40–60 Months & ELG
Description:
A 20-page printable pack full of engaging and varied activities themed around the rainforest, designed to support learning across the EYFS 40–60 months band and Early Learning Goals (ELG).
This versatile set covers communication and language, physical development, understanding the world, literacy, and maths, making it perfect for cross-curricular topic work.
What’s included:
Listening activities: ‘Who am I?’ riddles and animal match-up
Creative tasks: draw your favourite rainforest animal and write facts
Colouring and cut-and-stick activities:
Colour and cut out a shape, spiral snake
Place animals into the forest
Sort animals into their correct habitat zones (e.g. birds in trees)
Colour by numbers
Maths activities:
Addition
1 more / 1 less
Snake number lines to colour and laminate
Missing number snake
Number ordering to 10
Ordering animals by height
Physical Development:
12 colourful rainforest animal cards with movement prompts
(e.g. Stomp like an elephant, Stand like a flamingo)
Perfect for:
EYFS topic work
Indoor or outdoor provision
Cross-curricular learning
Individual or group tasks
Home learning
Hands-on, engaging and designed to support a wide range of early learning goals.
#RainforestTopic #EYFSWorksheets #EarlyLearningGoals #PrintableActivities #EYFSMaths #FineMotorSkills #PhysicalDevelopment #ListeningSkills #UnderstandingTheWorld #CreativeLearning #CutAndStick #CrossCurricularLearning #HomeLearning #NoPrepEYFS
Phonics & Numeracy Assessment Sheets | EYFS/KS1 | Phases 2–5 & Numbers to 20
Description:
A set of 6 simple, no-prep assessment sheets designed to support EYFS and KS1 practitioners in tracking progress in phonics (Phases 2–5) and early numeracy.
Each sheet allows adults to highlight what the child can confidently name and record next steps in the space provided.
What’s included:
4 phonics assessment sheets:
Covers Phases 2, 3, 4 & 5 sounds
1 numeracy sheet for number recognition (to 20)
1 2D shape assessment sheet
Perfect for:
Baseline or ongoing assessment
EYFS/KS1 phonics tracking
Quick 1:1 or small group assessment
Informing planning and next steps
End-of-term or transition reviews
Clean, easy to use, and ideal for classroom or home settings.
#PhonicsAssessment #EYFSTeacherResources #NumeracyAssessment #EYFSPhonics #Phase2To5 #NumbersTo20 #2DShapes #EarlyYearsAssessment #KS1Assessment #NoPrepEYFS #BaselineTracking #NextStepsLearning #PrintableEYFS
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!
#GingerbreadMan #EYFSResources #TraditionalTales #Phonics #EYFSMaths #StorySequencing #FineMotorSkills #EarlyYearsLiteracy #SubtractionWorksheets #NurseryReceptionKS1
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
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
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!
#ChineseNewYear #EYFSResources #EarlyYearsLearning #LiteracyActivities #NumeracyActivities #CreativeCrafts #CulturalAwareness
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.
#EYFS #EarlyYears #ReadingRecord #Phonics #EYFSLiteracy #ReadingTracker #EarlyReading #30to50months #40to60months #ELG #TeacherResources #HomeLearning #EarlyYearsResources #TESResources #ReadingProgress #FoundationStage #PhonicsSupport #ReadingMilestones
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!
#SummerWriting #EYFS #EarlyYears #KS1Writing #WritingFrames #LiteracyResources #SeasonalLearning #TESResources #CreativeWriting #SummerTopic #HomeLearning #ReceptionClass #WritingSupport