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!
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.
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.
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
7 sequencing cards and board, numbered 1-7, ready for printing and laminating.
It could also be used as a cutting and sticking activity.
Included is also the words to the Funny Bones opening page song.
5 Sequencing boards with 6 blank spaces for the pictures to be placed in the correct order. These can be used as work sheets for cutting and sticking or laminated and used in the book corner over and over.
Humpty Dumpty
Jack and Jill
Little Miss Muffet
Incy Wincy Spider
Baa Baa Black Sheep
There are 5 boards and each board comes with 6 picture cards.
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
Integrated Math and Literacy Resource Collection for “The Queen’s Knickers” by Nicholas Allan:
Embark on an educational adventure tailored for early years with a diverse mix of math and literacy resources inspired by the whimsical book, “The Queen’s Knickers” by Nicholas Allan.
Resources included are-
Feelings Flashcards
Various writing frames
Design a pair of knickers
Repeating patterns
Design a crown
Counting
Describing
Measuring
Matching
Maze
Missing poster
Various pictures to use for displays
Whether in a classroom or home setting, these resources bring the enchantment of “The Queen’s Knickers” to life, creating an immersive learning experience that sparks curiosity and lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Jasper’s Beanstalk Inspired Educational Resources Pack:
Unlock a world of interactive learning with this resource pack inspired by the delightful book, Jasper’s Beanstalk. Designed to engage young minds, this diverse collection encompasses math, literacy, and a captivating Tuff Tray activity.
Key Components:
Ordering Days of the Week Card Pack:
Enhance calendar skills with a dynamic card pack for ordering days of the week. This resource introduces a practical and visual approach to understanding the sequence of days and events.
Retell the Story:
Foster comprehension and creativity by inviting children to retell the charming tale of Jasper’s Beanstalk. This activity encourages verbal expression and reinforces narrative structure.
Sequence the Story:
Develop storytelling proficiency as children sequence key events from Jasper’s Beanstalk. This hands-on exercise promotes cognitive sequencing and comprehension.
Ordering by Height:
Extend mathematical understanding with an activity that challenges children to order objects by height. This engaging task develops spatial awareness and comparison skills.
2 Literacy Sheets:
Dive into literacy exploration with two tailored worksheets. These sheets provide an opportunity for, handwriting practice and other language-related activities.
Measuring:
Introduce fundamental measuring concepts with a hands-on measuring activity. Children explore height through playful interactions with objects related to the story.
Beanstalks 1-10:
Elevate counting skills with a beanstalk-themed activity focusing on numbers 1-10. This resource transforms numerical learning into an imaginative and enjoyable experience.
Colourful Beans:
Encourage color recognition and fine motor skills as children engage with a vibrant assortment of beans. This tactile element adds a sensory dimension to the learning process.
Ordering Numbers 1-10:
Strengthen numerical sequencing with an ordering activity focused on numbers 1-10. This resource provides a structured approach to number recognition and arrangement.
Story Mountain:
Cultivate narrative understanding with a story mountain activity. Children explore the story’s elements, enhancing comprehension and creativity.
This comprehensive resource pack draws inspiration from Jasper’s Beanstalk, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that blends literacy, math, and hands-on exploration. These activities are designed to captivate young learners and bring the book to life in a meaningful and educational way.
16 pages of resources and worksheets with a Gruffalo’s Child theme.
Resources included in this pack are-
Adjectives
Design a snowman
Story ordering
Word mat
Wanted posters x2
Descriptions
Feelings x2
Fine motor
3x alphabet strips
Story mountains x2
Drawing frame
Writing frame
Over 20 activities inspired by the book, Peace at last. The story of Daddy Bear who has trouble sleeping.
These** printer friendly sheets** are aimed at children in early years- year 1.
A run down of resources included-
Short writing pieces
Matching sounds to the correct environment
Fine motor
Writing sounds
Nocturnal animals
Story mountains
Sequencing story
Retelling story
Order by size
Feelings
Book review
Matching items to feelings
Recalling events
CVC words
Initial sounds
Making correct time
Identifying time
Resources, activities and worksheets with the theme of, The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse.
Included in this pack is-
Describing the characters
Ordering the characters
Drawing the characters
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What’s your best discovery?
Maze
Find the correct clothing
Dress the boy
Characters feelings
Child’s feelings
Foot prints
Word mat
Characters backgrounds x4
Whatever Next? The story of a bear and his adventure to the moon.
This book leads to some great role play in the classroom where the children can have their own adventures in a cardboard box.
In this pack of resources, aimed at early reception to early year one, lends itself to not only literacy but also maths and fine motor skills.
Included is-
Speech bubbles
Positional language
Recalling events
Drawing and labelling
Cutting and sticking
Colouring
Dressing the bear
Labelling
Picnics
Packing
Story Mountain
Lists
Maze
Book Review
Sequencing the story
6x inferencing short story pieces
Scavenger hunt
Shape rocket
14 Pages of Love Monster Resources, from the book by Rachel Bright.
Resources are aimed at EYFS level.
Resources included are-
Order by height
5 positional language flashcards
Positional language worksheet
Sorting feelings x2
Describe love monster
Counting x2
Repeating patterns
More/less
Weight
Maze
Letter writing
Description
Resources and a game based on the book, Stuck, by Oliver Jeffers.
There are both maths and literacy worksheets as well as a game.
Included are-
Counting/colouring activity
Counting
Ordering items
Retell the story
Labelling
Order the story
Draw items in the tree
Cut and stick items in the tree
Problems solving x4
Throwing game
Resources inspired by the book
26 page of resources, inspired by the book, The Smed’s and the Smoo’s, by Julia Donaldson.
A book which encourages friendship with no discrimination.
Included in this pack is-
2 pages of describing characters
2 pages of rhyming
Design a planet
Draw an alien
Label a good friend
Characters feelings/labelling
Colour mixing
List/what to pack on a trip
Missing poster
Order the story
Speech bubbles x2
Fine motor/cutting
Fine motor/follow a line
Feelings
Maze
Book review
3x alphabet/word strips
Matching rhyming words
2x writing frames
14 pages of resources to support the teaching of, The Tadpoles Promise by, Jeanne Willis.
Resources include
Tadpoles changes
Adjectives to describe
Feelings
Weather
Seasons
Promises
Spot the differences
Speech bubbles
Book review
Literacy and Numeracy resources, based on the book, Six Dinner Sid.
A rather amusing book about a black cat, who tries his luck by going to 6 different houses for his food, sleep and fuss.
20+ resources included in this pack-
Name body parts
What does a cat need to stay healthy?
Food at each house
Describe Sid
Food at each house
Positional language
Families feelings
2x pages of number bonds
6x First, then, now cards for laminating
Rhyming matching
6x cats and doors for number matching game
Missing numbers
Retell the story
Order the story
These maths and literacy resources inspired by The Jolly Postman are perfect for early years learners, providing a mix of hands-on and creative activities to develop key skills.
Included Activities
Maths:
Match numbered letters to doors.
Count letters in Santa’s sack.
Compare two sacks to find which has more letters.
Add two amounts of letters together.
Colour letters to create repeating patterns.
Compare two letters to determine which is bigger.
Cut and stick the correct amount of letters.
Literacy:
Write a postcard or a letter to the postman.
Match rhyming words.
Label story characters.
Complete a maze to help the postman get home.
Cut and stick numbered letters in the correct order.
Use the word mat to support writing and vocabulary.
Retell the story in your own words.
Write initial sounds for objects or characters.
Use six letter envelopes in roleplay activities.
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These resources are perfect for blending maths and literacy skills with a fun, story-based theme.**
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Explore an engaging 10-page literacy resource collection thoughtfully crafted to complement the beloved book, “Oi Dog!” by Kes Gray and Jim Field. This dynamic resource pack is designed to captivate young readers and enhance their literacy skills through interactive and entertaining activities.
Whether used in a classroom environment or for homeschooling, these literacy resources serve as versatile tools to complement reading sessions and literacy-focused lessons.
Banded at 40-60m and ELG.
“The Tiger Who Came to Tea” inspired, Cafe Role-Play Resources
Transform your home corner into a cafe inspired by the beloved story “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” with our delightful printable resources. This set is designed to ignite young imaginations and encourage imaginative play as children reenact scenes from the story and embark on their own culinary adventures.
Included in this resource pack are:
Cafe Signage: Colorful signs to adorn the cafe area, including “Tiger’s Cafe” and “Welcome” enhancing the ambiance of the role-play space.
Menu: Printable menu featuring tea party treats, such as sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, and of course, tea! Children can use these menus to take orders, practice writing, and engage in creative play.
Order Forms: Blank order forms for children to fill out as they take orders from their customers, promoting literacy and numeracy skills while fostering role-play scenarios.
Labels: Printable labels for the cafe items, allowing children to set up their own food and drink.
Times: A sign giving children the opening times, to enhance the realism of the cafe setting and stimulate imaginative play.
These printable resources are perfect for setting up a cozy and inviting cafe corner in your home, classroom, or childcare setting. Encourage social interaction, communication, and creativity as children immerse themselves in the enchanting world of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” through imaginative role-play.
Let the tea party fun begin!