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Boxitects – 35 Pages of Printable Activities Inspired by the Book by Kim Smith Get ready for creativity, construction, and teamwork! This 35-page printable pack is inspired by the imaginative picture book Boxitects and is perfect for early years and KS1 learners. The activities encourage children to explore shape, design, storytelling, and problem-solving — all through the fun of building with boxes! What’s Included: Design your own invention sheets for children to dream up their own box creations Box challenge prompt cards to inspire imaginative builds Draw what’s inside the box activity Inventor planning pages with space to sketch, label, and describe inventions Shape sorting cut-and-stick – explore sides, corners, and 2D/3D shapes Box shape match – match objects to their correct size box Label the shapes – identify shapes and number of sides Shape hunt sheet – tally shapes around the classroom or home Strong structure challenge – compare and colour which designs might be strongest Before and after drawing sheet to reflect on a building project Character feelings – Identify children’s feelings Speech bubble activity – write what the characters might be saying Mini story retelling booklet – with “First, Then, Next, Finally” prompts Teamwork poster template – children draw themselves building with a friend Box-themed word mat with simple illustrations Initial sounds activity (B is for Boxitects!) Count the shapes Count shapes scattered on the page Shape hunt- Find and colour shapes in the room Order the story - Retell the story Friendship - Write words that make a good friendship Perfect For: Early Years classrooms Story-inspired learning Shape exploration Creative and imaginative play Teamwork and problem-solving discussions Literacy and design-based activities These resources work brilliantly alongside a box modelling area, loose parts, or junk modelling station. Ideal for extending storytime into meaningful play and learning! #boxitects #earlyyearsresources #eyfsactivities #stemforlittlelearners #storybasedlearning #boxplay #shapeactivities #teamworkforkids #creativeclassroom #earlyyearsteacher #printableactivities #kimsmithbooks

Chicken Life Cycle – 38 Printable Resources! Bring the life cycle of a chicken to life with this engaging, hands-on early years resource pack! Perfect for nurseries, preschools, and reception classrooms, these activities will help embed learning through storytelling, role-play, and creativity. What’s included? Life cycle sequencing – Log slices for ordering the stages Tuff tray activities – Large chicken houses with hens for interactive play Retelling & writing – Blank foldout chicken booklet for storytelling Creative play – Colour, cut & create stick puppets Literacy support – A colourful word mat with pictures & initial sound colouring Interactive learning – A chick headband & a fun chicken rhyme that can include actions Cut-and-stick activities – Differentiated, order the life cycle of a chicken. **Designed to support understanding of the world, fine motor skills, and language development, this pack is ideal for spring, farm topics, and STEM learning! ** #EarlyYears #ChickenLifeCycle #FarmAnimals #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #PrintableResources #TuffTrayIdeas #SpringActivities #STEM #Storytelling

Butterfly Life Cycle - 39 Printable Resources! Engage young learners with this hands-on, interactive resource pack, perfect for early years settings! Start with a simple PowerPoint to introduce the butterfly life cycle, then dive into fun, engaging activities to embed learning. What’s included? Life cycle ordering – Log slices for sequencing the stages Tuff tray counting – Large leaves (with & without numbers), caterpillars, butterflies & eggs Retelling & writing – Blank foldout butterfly booklet for storytelling Creative play – Colour, cut & create stick puppets Literacy support – A colourful word mat with pictures & initial sound colouring Interactive learning – A butterfly headband & a fun butterfly rhyme with actions Maths activities – Subtraction, counting, number recognition & cut-and-stick life cycle ordering Perfect for nurseries, preschools & reception classrooms, this resource set supports maths, literacy, fine motor skills, and role-play! #EarlyYears #ButterflyLifeCycle #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #PrintableResources #TuffTrayIdeas #STEM #SpringActivities #CountingFun

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! #VEDay80 #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #CreativeLearning #HistoryForKids #powerpoint

Bring story time to life with this 26-page The Washing Line inspired printable pack! Perfect for early years learners, this engaging resource combines maths, literacy, art/design, and fine motor activities. Children can match by size, pair socks, design clothing, complete repeating patterns, measure with cubes, recognise the longest scarf, sort wet and dry washing, dress the mice, order animals and clothing as they appear in the story, fill in missing numbers, and more! A fun and hands-on way to explore learning through play. Check out my other early years resources for even more printable fun! #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #TheWashingLine #EYFS #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #FineMotorSkills #HandsOnLearning #SortingAndMatching #CreativeLearning

A 30-page printable resource pack inspired by The Same but Different Too, designed for early years learners. Activities include identifying differences, matching opposites, spotting the odd one out, drawing patterns, ordering by height, counting with 10 frames, describing animals, and 20 sorting colourful pictures. Perfect for encouraging observation and early maths skills. #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #TheSameButDifferentToo #EYFS #MathsForKids #SortingActivities #HandsOnLearning #CountingFun #MatchingGame

A 25-page printable resource pack filled with fun and engaging maths and literacy activities for 4-6-year-olds, specially designed for Mother’s Day. The worksheets include alternative versions for children without a mum in their lives, ensuring everyone can participate and celebrate a special person. #MothersDayActivities #PrintableResources #EarlyYears #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #EYFS #InclusiveLearning #HandsOnLearning #KidsPrintables

A 27-page printable resource pack inspired by Who Sank the Boat?, designed for children aged 4-6. It includes engaging maths activities, literacy tasks, fine motor exercises, and printable puppets for storytelling and play. Perfect for hands-on learning and story exploration! #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #WhoSankTheBoat #MathsActivities #LiteracyFun #FineMotorSkills #Storytelling #EYFS #HandsOnLearning

Discover a delightful 38-page collection of early years maths resources inspired by the book Mouse Shapes! These engaging activities are perfect for young learners to explore shapes, counting, and positional language in a creative and fun way. Includes: Create a Mouse with Shapes: Assemble a mouse using shapes. Positional Language: Discover where the mice are in position to different shapes. Count and Colour Shapes: Count shapes and colour them to match. Shape Hunt: Explore the room to find and identify shapes in the environment. Listening Cards: Develop listening skills with teacher-led shape descriptions. Reveal a Shape: Colour spots to uncover hidden shapes (6 pages). Colour Shapes in a Circle: Find and colour shapes inside a circle. Shape Sorting Game: Sort 48 cards onto 7 shape cards to reinforce recognition. Cut-and-Create: Use 7 pages of shapes to craft creative pictures. Order by Size: Arrange shapes by size with 5 dedicated pages. This resource pack is ideal for supporting early years maths learning through hands-on, interactive activities. #MouseShapes #EarlyYearsMaths #ShapeActivities #CreativeLearning #PositionalLanguage #CountingFun #MathsMadeFun

The Snowman and the Snowdog-Inspired Early Years Resources Immerse your early years learners in the magical world of The Snowman and the Snowdog with this engaging collection of printable activities and worksheets. These resources are perfect for fostering creativity, building foundational maths and literacy skills, and promoting fine motor development. Included Activities Creative and Roleplay Fun: Snowman templates (lined and plain) to laminate for repeated use in roleplay and the writing area. Design a Snowdog: draw or draw and write about your creation. Literacy Development: Retell the story with or without picture prompts. Write a postcard to the Snowman. Label pictures, feelings of the boy, and feelings of the dog. Colour pictures beginning with the letter S. Trace along dotted lines (small to big snowballs) to practise handwriting. Write initial sounds of festive-themed words. Maths Skills: Compare piles of snowballs and colour the pile with more. Continue a repeating pattern of snowflakes. Arrange pictures of the dog in order as he was built. Number ordering: cut and stick Snowdogs in order from 0-5. Use positional language to describe where a snowball is in relation to the Snowdog. Snowman flashcards (0-20) for games or creating a number line. Snowman cards with 0-5 snowballs: match with the correct numbered cards. Snowdog cards (0-5): circle or peg the correct number from a choice of three. Fine Motor and Cognitive Activities: Maze: help the boy find the Snowdog. Compare sizes: colour in the biggest snowman or Snowdog. These activities are versatile, engaging, and perfect for encouraging independent and group learning. #TheSnowmanAndTheSnowdog #EarlyYearsResources #ChristmasActivities #MathsAndLiteracy #EYFSWorksheets #FineMotorSkills #StoryBasedLearning #WinterFun #CreativeLearning Please check out my other resources for more fun and engaging activities, and don’t forget to leave positive feedback—it means so much!

Santa Post-Inspired Early Years Resources Bring the magic of Christmas to learning with this engaging set of maths, literacy, and fine motor activities inspired by the vibrant story Santa Post. These resources are perfect for early years learners and combine creativity, fun, and skill development. Included Activities Literacy Fun: Write a colourful, oversized postcard (perfect for laminating and roleplay). Draw lines to connect characters with their gift ideas. Write a thank-you letter to Santa. Write what you think Amy might want next year. Retell the story using picture clues. Maths Exploration: Match gifts to their correctly sized wrappings. Count pieces of coal in Santa’s bag. Solve a maze to help Santa reach Amy’s house. Compare sacks and colour the one containing more letters. Cut and stick carrots by length. Use positional language to describe Santa’s location in relation to the chimney. Fine Motor and Creative Activities: Create repeating patterns with fairy lights. Cut and stick scarves of the correct size to animals. Colour the correct North Pole attire from a selection of clothing. Cut and stick 2D shapes to match gift shapes. Character Exploration: Name Santa’s reindeer. Write if you think Amy would like each gift and explain why. Complete differentiated feelings worksheets to explore emotions. This resource pack provides a festive, educational way to keep little ones engaged! #SantaPost #EarlyYearsResources #ChristmasActivities #MathsAndLiteracy #FestiveFun #EYFSActivities #FineMotorSkills #CreativeLearning #StoryBasedLearning #HolidayFun Don’t forget to leave positive feedback—it means so much!

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. ** These resources are perfect for blending maths and literacy skills with a fun, story-based theme.** #TheJollyPostman #EarlyYearsLearning #MathsAndLiteracy #HandsOnLearning #StoryBasedActivities #EYFSResources #CreativeLearning #RolePlayResources #CountingFun #WritingActivities Explore my other resources for more exciting story-inspired activities, and don’t forget to leave positive feedback—it’s greatly appreciated!

Get kids into the Halloween spirit with Spooky Story Prompts! This set includes 30 colourful picture cards (10 each for problems, settings, and characters) for children to mix and match, sparking endless creative story ideas. Perfect for encouraging imagination and storytelling, children can tell, draw, or write their spooky tales based on their age and ability. The resource also includes alphabet cards with high-frequency words and a variety of writing/drawing frames to support early literacy skills. #SpookyStoryPrompts #HalloweenActivities #StorytellingFun #CreativeWriting #EarlyYearsLiteracy #ImaginationBoost #WritingPrompts #NurseryAndPrimary #StorytellingCards #PlayBasedLearning #HalloweenForKids #TeacherResources #CreativePlay #KidsImagination #EarlyLiteracy

These reusable, cards are perfect for engaging young children in fun and thoughtful conversations. Each A4 page contains 3 cards, and the set includes 21 “Would You Rather” cards and 21 icebreaker question cards. Ideal for use during circle time, as a getting-to-know-you activity, or as time fillers, these cards spark curiosity and promote social interaction. Simply laminate for durability, and enjoy using them again and again in the classroom, at home, or in group settings. #CircleTime #IceBreakerQuestions #WouldYouRather #SocialSkills #InteractiveLearning #GettingToKnowYou #ClassroomFun #ReusableResources #TeacherResources #EarlyYearsEducation #PlayBasedLearning #ClassroomActivities #TimeFillers #ConversationStarters #EngagingKids #LaminateAndReuse #GroupActivities #PreschoolActivities #FunWithKids #EducationalGames

Description Discover over 60 pages of engaging math resources inspired by the book “Monster Counting 1-20.” Perfect for early learners at home or in an early years setting, this comprehensive collection includes: Large Monsters for Sorting: Ideal for use on a tough tray, these colourful monster cut-outs are perfect for sorting and categorization activities. Flash Cards for Feelings: Help children recognize and express emotions with these fun and expressive monster-themed flash cards. Pairs Games: Engaging and interactive pairs games to develop memory and matching skills. Number Cards (1-20): Bright and bold cards to help children learn and recognize numbers from 1 to 20. Literacy Sheets: A few carefully designed literacy sheets to complement the math activities and support overall learning. Also included are- Pairing wings Identify monsters representing 1 Identify monsters representing 2 Identify monsters representing 3 Counting teeth Counting legs Counting instruments Identifying monsters with legs Match the shadow Find 7 difference Identify numbers Counting spots Identifying feelings Literacy feelings Identifying monster with 13 spots Colour 14 monsters Literacy favourites Literacy describing Same Counting Add 1 more Subtracting First, then now Repeating patterns Height Roll and colour game Number bonds Representing 20 Matching numbers Colour 20 star Missing numbers Create a monster These resources are thoughtfully designed to make learning fun and interactive, providing a solid foundation in both math and literacy for young children.

Explore over 40 pages of mats resources inspired by the book “20 Big Trucks In The Middle Of The Street,” designed specifically for early learners aged 4-5. Included in this pack are- Cutting and sticking by size Tallest Biggest Smallest Identifying more Identifying less Subtracting 1 Subtracting 2 Colour and count to 10 Colour and count to 20 Add 1 more Missing numbers Ordinal numbers Repeating patterns First then now Sorting into 2’s Creating 2D shape truck Finding shapes Bar graph Identifying numbers Draw and explain a traffic jam solution Write a truck story Flash card number recognition Trucks numbered to 20

I’m excited to present a collection of engaging and educational resources inspired by the delightful book “It’s Mine!” by Rod Campbell. These activities are designed especially for children aged 3 to 5 years old and will help reinforce the important lessons of sharing and cooperation, all while having lots of fun! Included in this 36 page pack- A game of snap A game of bingo Colour and count Cutting activity Animal movement game Read and match game Find and colour Matching Differentiating labelling Describing These activities are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, helping children learn important social skills and concepts while also developing their cognitive and motor abilities. We encourage you to use these worksheets and games in various settings, whether at home, in the classroom, or during story time sessions. I hope you and your little ones enjoy these activities as much as I enjoyed creating them. Happy learning and happy sharing!

Here we have an 82-page worksheet bundle inspired by the enchanting tale of ‘The Blue Balloon.’ Designed with Early Years learners in mind, this extensive collection offers a treasure trove of engaging activities to spark imagination and facilitate skill development. Within this vibrant bundle, you’ll discover a rich assortment of literacy and numeracy worksheets, each thoughtfully crafted to align with key themes from the beloved book. Enhance fine motor skills with captivating coloring pages and tracing activities and cutting pages. Whether used in the classroom or at home, these resources are sure to inspire curiosity and foster essential skills in our youngest learners. Included- Roll and colour game Read and colour Counting Repeating patterns Order by height Order by size Find the balloon Order by inflation Measuring Shape Flashcards Colour Flashcards 0-30 number line Adjective Flashcards Writing pieces Story mountain Book review Writing frames Describing Order the story Retell the story Tracing Colouring Identify and colour Cutting Whether used in the classroom or at home, these resources are sure to inspire curiosity and foster essential skills in our youngest learners.

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

Encourage young learners to develop essential numeracy and literacy skills with our engaging “I See” 10-frame sentence building activity. Each board features a 10-frame grid. The frames are filled with colorful pictures representing various objects or animals. Sentence Building Cards: Accompanying the 10 frames are sentence building cards containing incomplete sentences beginning with “I see…”. Each card features a sentence starter followed by a blank space for children to complete the sentence. Matching Picture Cards: Corresponding picture cards depicting the objects or animals featured in the 10 frames are provided. These cards enable children to match the visual representation in the frame with the correct object or animal. Number Cards: Number cards from 1 to 10 are included to help children practice numeral recognition and numerical order. Children select the appropriate number card to represent the quantity shown in the 10 frame. Colour Cards: Colour cards in various shades are provided to encourage children to identify and match colors found within the pictures. Extension: This activity is extended by allowing children to have 2 different coloured objects in the frame. Children then have to complete a sentence with a conjunction- I see a… and… Included: There are also blank frames so children can use real life objects.