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!
Educational Resource Pack Inspired by “Somebody Swallowed Stanley” by Sarah Roberts:
Delve into an enriching educational experience with this comprehensive 13-page resource pack, thoughtfully curated based on the poignant book, “Somebody Swallowed Stanley” by Sarah Roberts. This captivating narrative unfolds the journey of Stanley, the plastic bag, shedding light on the crucial theme of plastic pollution.
Resources-
Ordering the story
Counting x2
Describing
Feelings x2
What would you do?
Where did Stanley come from? (prequal)
Sorting actions
Thought bubbles
Repeating patterns
Design a jellyfish
Ordering by size
Celebrate 80 years of VE Day with this engaging early years printable resource pack!
Start with a simple PowerPoint to introduce the topic, then reinforce learning with hands-on activities.
Kids can colour and design bunting, write letters to soldiers, create concertina booklets, design a medal, and complete an acrostic poem with “Thank You.”
Maths activities include counting with 10 frames, subtraction, and number identification with matching.
Plus, there’s a fun maze and initial sound flashcards for literacy practice.
Check out my other early years resources for more printable fun!
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Explore a comprehensive collection of 40 engaging resources tailored for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), drawing inspiration from the beloved book, “The Naughty Bus.”
Our diverse range of materials encompasses literacy, math, water tray signs, story stones, and beyond. With interactive activities designed to captivate young learners, these resources provide immersive learning experiences that bring the adventures of the Naughty Bus to life in the classroom or at home.
Included in this pack
Story sequencing activity
First, then, next
6 caption cards to fill
Writing pieces
8 Story stones
Story mountain
Cut and stick bus
Wanted posters
Labelling
Describing
Height colouring
10 frames and characters
Sinking/floating colouring
Spot the difference
Maze
8 water area/tuff tray signs
Designing
12 more ideas
I’ve developed a set of 21 worksheets catering to varying abilities, inspired by Julia Donaldson’s story “What the Ladybird Heard.” These worksheets encompass listening, literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills activities.
Ordering the story
Animals in their homes
pencil controlx2
match animals to their sounds
what does each animal say?
maze
create your own map
put animals on a map
listening game
wanted poster x4
match adjectives to the correct character
count animals
subtraction
draw correct spots on ladybird
flashcard sound game
identify the silhouette
Explore a rich collection of 14 pages featuring both mathematics and literacy resources, along with accompanying flashcards, all meticulously designed to complement the teaching of “A Squash and a Squeeze” by Julia Donaldson. Tailored specifically for early years, this pack offers a holistic approach to engaging young learners with the delightful narrative.
Matching animals to the silhouette
ordering by height
counting
addition
size/measure
habitats
adjectives
rhyming
writing frames
wanted poster
8 feelings cards
designing a new house
Ideal for both classroom settings and early childhood education at home, these resources provide flexibility in application. They can be seamlessly integrated into lesson plans or used as standalone activities to enrich the teaching of "A Squash and a Squeeze."
Delve into the enchanting world of “The Detective Dog” by Julia Donaldson with my collection of 19 worksheets tailored for early years. These resources cover a spectrum of subjects, including math, literacy, science, and fine motor skills, offering a delightful and educational journey inspired by the beloved book.
Included are-
positional language
rhyming
smell likes and dislikes
favourite books
pencil control x 2
feelings
book genres
book reviews
library visit
library rules
scavenger hunt
thought bubbles
picture hunt
counting
story sequencing
Suitable for both home and school learning environments, these engaging materials are designed to foster a love for literacy and maths.
I welcome any valuable feedback you may have.
Extensive Collection of “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” Resources Across 29 Pages:
Explore a comprehensive array of resources inspired by “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” spanning over 29 pages. This diverse collection is thoughtfully curated to cater to both early years and Key Stage 1, offering an enriching and engaging experience inspired by the beloved book.
Immerse young learners in a wide range of activities that bring the adventurous spirit of “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” to life. These resources cover various learning modalities, ensuring a holistic and interactive approach.
Resources include-
Find the bear
Positional language
height
feelings
Suitable clothing x6
Writing frames x4
Book review
Match words/pictures
Ordering the story
Matching the picture to the correct description
Describe the bear
Maze
Draw your own teddy bear
Create a bear fact sheet
Cut and stick a bears face
11 flashcards for retelling the story
Draw the scenes
Elevate the exploration of “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” with this extensive resource pack. Each page is crafted to enhance the educational adventure, making it a valuable tool for educators and parents alike.
Explore a comprehensive set of 17 worksheets, engaging activities, and flashcards meticulously designed around the narrative of “A Little Bit Brave” by Nicola Kinnear. This resource pack provides a multifaceted approach to support and enhance the learning experience inspired by the story.
Included are-
cutting and sticking
sorting
feelings flash cards
Differentiated writing frames
Story sequencing
Retelling story
These materials are suitable for both home and school use.
I appreciate any feedback you may have.
I’ve compiled a comprehensive set of 19 literacy resource pages to enhance the teaching of “The Smartest Giant In Town” by Julia Donaldson. Tailored for early years, these resources aim to enrich the learning experience.
The resources include:
Cutting and sticking the correct clothing onto each animal
Matching up the rhyming words
Sorting rhyming words
2x pages of writing CVC words
Maze for pencil control
Rhyming words
2x Writing simple sentences
2x pages of feelings words
Feelings cards
Create a missing poster
Labelling clothes
Adding picture to a story map
Dressing the Giant
Design a tie
Write a thank you letter
25 Pages of resources to go with the book, the day the crayons quit.
A great book about feelings, following crayons who are not happy about how they are being used by their owner, Duncan.
Within this pack of resources include-
labelling
labelling feelings
favourite colour
feelings of peach
writing lists
drawing
letter writing
designing
missing posters
write a letter
story mountain
4 crayon drawings
10 feelings cards
2 word mats
problems and remedies
drawing frame
Literacy resources for the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell.
27 pages of resources include
Matching
Sentence writing
Adjectives on each animal
Letter writing for each animal
Warning labels
Draw an animal and describe
Ordering animals
Labels
Drawing
Word mat
Writing frames
Key words and word mat with a, Billy’s Bucket/Seaside theme.
Included is
Word mat for individual use
14 words for use on display or for children’s use.
Explore this extensive resource pack designed to complement the book “Supertato.” Included are a variety of resources encompassing both literacy and numeracy, along with elements of PSHE, tailored for early years.
Included are-
height
weight
cardinal numbers
number bonds to 5
more/less
missing numbers
number lines
repeating patterns
addition
maze
find the peas
sorting food
3x spot the differences
3x literacy writing focus
Wanted posters, differentiated 4 ways
2x speech bubbles
writing frames
Ideal for use in both home and school learning environments.
Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated.
A large selection of resources to use alongside the story of, What the ladybird heard on holiday, by Julia Donaldson.
There are 23 pages of resources which include-
Animal cards
Describing dogs
Reading/listening
Designing
Sequencing the story
Fine motor control
Maze
Speech bubbles
Counting
Identifying animals skin
Habitats
Thought bubbles
Silhouettes
Number flash cards
Doubling
Identifying numbers
Adjectives
Wanted posters
A bumper selection of resources from the popular traditional tale, The Little Red Hen.
Over 30 pages of, maths, literacy and artist resources, aimed at early years.
Included is-
Story mountain and pictures
Initial sounds
Write cvc words
Order by height
Handprint literacy
Short writing/drawing piece x3
Speech bubbles
Describing words x3
Recipe for friendship
Ordering story
Caption writing
Read and draw x2
Sharing x3
Counting
Finger puppets x4
Head bands x4
Missing numbers
A diverse range of resources spanning math, literacy, and pencil control, crafted to enhance the teaching of Julia Donaldson’s “Stickman.” Geared towards early years,
Resources include
pencil control maze
simple word search
scissor control
order by size
addition to 10
missing numbers
find 2 ways to use a stick, literacy
2 writing frames
speech bubbles
identify stickman’s feelings
number line
positional language
number flash cards to 10
These materials are suitable for both home and school use.
I appreciate any feedback you may have.
I’ve designed a set of 11 literacy resources inspired by the theme of the story “Superworm,” featuring engaging activities, along with a pencil control exercise.
Describing
Rhyming
Wanted poster
Actions
labelling
Book review
Recalling events
Favourite part
Pencil control
Inspired by the book, The Scarecrows Wedding by Julia Donaldson, I have created resources to compliment it.
As well as literacy and maths resources, there are also fine motor and creative sheets.
There are 27 pages, with some which are differentiated to suit various abilities.
Included is-
Short writing
Design a dress
Labelling
Initial sounds
Lists
Recall events
Matching
Tracing
Posters
Speech bubbles
Describing
Feelings
Drawing
Story mountain
Maze
Book review
Counting
Number recognition
Colouring
Design a necklace
Design a scarecrow
Here are some age-appropriate literacy worksheet ideas for early years inspired by the book “Rosie’s Hat”.
Explore positional language with this interactive worksheet! Children will have fun searching for Rosie’s hat as they practice using words like “under,” “behind,” “in front of,” “beside,” and “on.”
Embark on Rosie’s life journey with this engaging activity! Children will explore the passage of time and the concept of aging as they order pictures of Rosie from when she was a baby to when she becomes an old lady.
Explore Rosie’s emotions with this interactive labeling activity! Children will have the opportunity to identify and label how Rosie is feeling.
Labelling activity inspired by “Rosie’s Hat”! Children will have the opportunity to identify and label various items from the story, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Inspire creativity and imagination with this engaging activity that invites children to draw their predictions based on the front cover of “Rosie’s Hat”!
An activity where children will organize pictures from “Rosie’s Hat” into a story mountain to visualize the story’s plot structure.
An activity where children will write a list of all the characters and places the hat visited.
A pencil control adventure as you help Rosie find her hat in this engaging maze activity!
Book Review: Encourage students to write a book review of “Rosie’s Hat,” Drawing or writing, characters, settings and basic events.
Story Retelling: Encourage children to retell the story in their own words, using simple sentences and drawings to convey the main events.
Order Story: Sort pictures correctly and retell the story in their own words, using simple sentences.
Colourful word mat! Bursting with key words and eye-catching pictures, this word mat is the perfect tool for expanding young learners’ language skills and creativity.
Encourage children to retell their favourite part of the story by either drawing or writing a simple sentence.
Alphabet line, complete with lower case and Capital letters as well as the 1st few tricky words.
On this activity, encourage children to identify the picture and draw a line to a picture that rhymes with it.
Alphabet Peg Matching! Each of the 26 cards features a different letter of the alphabet along with three accompanying pictures. Children are invited to identify the initial sound of each picture and attach a peg to the corresponding image that matches the letter’s sound.