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!
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
Resources cover lots of the maths curriculum.
Included are-
Counting
More/Less
Height
Weight
Counting to 10
Matching numbers to correct amount
Addition
Subtraction
Measuring
Number bonds
Counting to 8
Doubling
One more and one less
Repeating pattern
A pack of 11 cards, with, Dear Zoo characters on.
All you need to do is print, laminate and use a pack of clothing pegs.
Children place the peg on the choice of 3 numbers to match the amount of animals on the card.
Cards are from 0-10.
A game for 4 players with characters from the book, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell.
Each player has a coloured board with 6 pictures on and on the table in the middle are 24 pictures turned upside down. Each player takes it in turns to turn a card to see if it matches to one on their board. The winner is the person to find all their pictures first.
Here is a game for 4 players, based on the characters from the book, Dear zoo by Rod Campbell.
There are 4 boards with 6 pictures on each. There are also matching counters for each players boards and a set of 10 call 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
Resources based on the book, Tad by Benji Davies.
Tad is a Tadpole who is the slowest one in his family to turn into a frog.
The activities included in this pack are-
Lifecycle-cut and stick
Order by size-cut and stick
Positional language
Short sentence writing
Counting
1 less
(Subitising flashcards, Snap, Matching)
Sequencing lifecycle flashcards
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.
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.
Eleven flashcards with pictures of goats, where children place a peg on the correct number after counting.
Flashcards numbered from 0 to 10, each with goats to help children with number recognition.
A five-frame with five goats for carpet time activities to encourage counting and group interaction.
A colouring activity where children colour in all items that represent the number 3.
Worksheets for ordering numbers from 1 to 5 and from 1 to 10.
A size ordering activity with three goats to arrange from smallest to biggest.
Counting activity where children write the number of goats they count.
A counting and matching exercise where children draw lines to connect the goats to the correct number.
Number identification activity with goats, where children colour the correct number of goats based on a given numeral.
A positional language activity with goats in relation to a bridge.
Repeating pattern activity with colouring to reinforce pattern recognition.
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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
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
20 pages of LEGO inspired sheets to help teach maths in a fun and practical way.
Sheets include-
Addition
Adding 3 numbers
Missing number addition
Subtraction
Repeating patterns
Taller/shorter
measuring/length
counting
Number bonds to 10
Game
Number flash cards
more/less
Maths activities with a Gruffalo’s child theme. Lots of the activities are aimed towards the White Rose Maths scheme of work.
Included in this pack is-
silhouettes
Counting in a 5 frame
Identifying 4 objects
Identifying numbers to 10
Matching
Positional language
Length
Repeating patterns
Height
Pairs
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
**I’ve crafted a collection of 38 pages of early years resources, including math and literacy activities, worksheets, and other engaging materials, all inspired by the delightful book, “The King’s Pants.” **
Number recognition cards, for children to place a peg on the correct number
Crown and Pants matching/pairs flashcards games
Short writing piece x3
Portrait and landscape writing/drawing frames
Matching worksheet
Fine motor
More/less/same
Placing and arranging
Union Jack colouring
Design pants
Design crown
Repeating pattern
Counting
Describing x2
Number line to 10 and 20
5 frame and 10 frame
Lists
Maze
Missing poster x2
Colouring in bunting
#kingspants
Suitable for use at home or in school, I welcome your valuable feedback.
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
Maths resources with a cat theme.
Addition and Subtraction, fish, with problems from 0 to 20.
There are also bowls from 0-20.
Included is also a number line to 20, a 10 frame and 20 counters.
This resource can be set up in a Tuff Tray, table or on the floor.
A resource that can be used during child initiated play.
Resources inspired by the book, Tiddler.
Included in the pack are-
4 x writing worksheets
8 x List writing
Telling the time
Fine motor
2 x Counting
Cut and sticking
Order by size
Puppet making
Positional language
Fishing game
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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I’ve created a set of 10 pages of mathematics resources designed to complement the themes of “Room on the Broom.” Tailored for early years, these resources provide engaging activities to support mathematical learning.
Doubling
Ordinal numbers
Addition
Counting a static amount of objects
Sorting by height
Ordering numbers 1-10
Shape finding
Maths and Literacy resources based along the theme, from the short story of, Rosie’s Walk by Pat Huntchins.
12 Pages of resources included are
2x positional language
Flashcards
Counting
Repeating patterns
More/less
Thought bubbles
Story sequence
Story Map
Addition
Feelings
Short writing piece