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!
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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Mr Gumpy’s Outing – 23 Page Literacy & Maths Resource Pack (Hand-Drawn, by myself, EYFS/KS1)
Bring the beloved story Mr Gumpy’s Outing to life with this beautifully hand-drawn resource pack, designed to enhance early maths and literacy skills in a creative, story-based way.
This 23-page pack supports both classroom and home learning and is ideal for EYFS and KS1. The activities help children explore characters, sequencing, numbers, and more through engaging and accessible formats.
Included in this pack:
Two sets of animal flashcards (colour & black and white)
Name the animals
Sequence the characters from the story
Weight sorting activity
General sorting task
Cardinal numbers
Subitising activity
Mr Gumpy’s “Rules” x2
Addition activity
Story-themed maze
All illustrations are original and drawn by me, making this a unique and visually engaging set of resources.
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Take a look at my other story-based resources for more cross-curricular fun!
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Dear Zoo Matching Game for 4 Players
Enjoy a fun, interactive game inspired by Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell! Designed for 4 players, each player has a colourful board featuring 6 different pictures from the story. In the centre of the table, 24 picture cards are placed face down.
Players take turns flipping over a card to see if it matches any picture on their board. The first player to find all their pictures wins!
A great way to develop memory, matching skills, and turn-taking for early learners.
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Stuck by Oliver Jeffers – Maths & Literacy Resource Pack with Fun Game
Dive into the quirky world of Stuck by Oliver Jeffers with this engaging resource pack combining maths, literacy, and a fun throwing game. Perfect for early years learners, these activities encourage counting, sequencing, storytelling, and problem-solving inspired by the story of a boy and his stuck kite.
This collection includes:
Counting and colouring activities
Number counting practice
Ordering items and story sequencing
Retelling the story exercises
Labelling worksheets
Draw and cut-and-stick activities with items in the tree
Four problem-solving tasks
A lively throwing game to extend learning through play
Ideal for classroom or home use, this pack supports key skills while bringing the story to life. Please leave positive feedback if you find it useful and explore my other creative resources!
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These EYFS math worksheet ideas can help reinforce early math concepts while incorporating the theme of ants from the book "Ants Rule."
Insect Length Sorting Worksheet
Our Insect Length Sort worksheet is a simple and fun activity for young learners! Children will practice sorting insects based on their length. They’ll separate the insects into two groups: long and short.
Measure by Ants!
Cut out the insects provided and place them onto the worksheet to see how many ants long each one is.
Counting!
Worksheet to Determine the Length of Each Insect in Ants.
Number Recognition!
Cut and Paste the Correct Number of Ants 1-6
**Insect Jamboree!
Cut out and glue the appropriate number of insects into each column.
Length-Long
Cut out the insects and paste them in order of length: long, longer, and longest.
**Length-Short
Cut out the insects and paste them in order of length: short, shorter, and shortest.
**Length
Cut out the insects and paste them in order of length: shortest to longest.
**Tuff Tray Activity
4 rulers, 6 labels, ants and insects for children to explore. These resources provide a hands-on and engaging way for children to learn and explore various concepts related to measurement, labeling, insects, and more.
**The 10 frame and 10 ants
The 10 frame and ants provide a hands-on and interactive way for children to engage with mathematical concepts such as counting, addition and subtraction.
Math and Literacy resources based on the theme of the book, Sam plants a sunflower.
Included in the pack is-
Ordering the lifecycle of the sunflower
Naming parts of the sunflower
What a plant needs
Ordering and writing the stages
Draw the stages
Write the stages
Adjectives
Order by height
Identify the tallest
Identifying the numbers
Counting
Measuring
Word mat
Build a sunflower
Draw correct petals
10 frame and 10 seeds
The resources in this pack are inspired by the book about Pete the cat and his love of his new white shoes.
The resources are based around colour and are aimed at early years.
Included is-
Colouring items the correct colour x4
Identify a number and colour in the correct amount
Counting items and writing the number
Counting on from a number to colour
Matching pairs
Colouring shoes the correct colour x3
Colour mixing
Ordering shoes as they appear in the story
Matching shoes to the written word
Matching shoes to the item
Flash cards
Writing colour words
Monkey Puzzle Inspired Early Years Resource Pack – 19 Pages of Engaging Activities
Inspired by the beloved story Monkey Puzzle, this comprehensive set features 19 pages of activities designed to support a wide range of developmental areas for early years learners.
Included activities focus on:
Habitats and jungle scenes
Mazes and silhouette matching
8 feelings cards and exploring expressions
Animal babies and life cycles
Using adjectives to describe
Height comparison, counting, and addition
Story retelling and movement cards
Perfect for classroom use or home learning, this resource encourages children’s language, maths, emotional development, and physical activity through creative, story-based tasks.
If you find this resource useful, please leave a positive review to support other educators!
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Funnybones Inspired Activity Pack – 14 Pages
A fun and engaging collection of activities inspired by Funnybones, perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners. This 14-page resource supports learning across literacy, numeracy, and understanding the world.
Included activities:
Missing numbers
One more / one less
Counting to 10
Simple addition
Ordering skeletons by size
Labeling the Funnybones characters
Pencil control maze
Speech bubble prompts
Labeling body parts
2 writing frames for story retelling or creative writing
Match animals to their skeletons
Find hidden objects in the dark scene
Ideal for independent work, small group tasks, or themed story sessions.
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The Snail and the Whale – 21-Page Printable Resource Pack | EYFS & KS1 Literacy, Maths, and Fine Motor Skills
Bring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved story The Snail and the Whale to life with this rich, 21-page printable pack full of engaging activities designed for Early Years and KS1 learners.
This pack includes a variety of maths, literacy, pencil control, scissor control, and art activities—perfect for cross-curricular learning and reinforcing key skills through a well-loved story.
Included activities:
Maze to develop problem-solving and pencil control
Composition to 5 for early maths practice
Design a poster (2 versions) encouraging creativity and writing
Literacy activities to build reading and writing skills
Acrostic poems (2 pages) to inspire language and poetry
Adjectives (2 pages) to build vocabulary and descriptive language
Order the story sequencing activity
Design shells art activity
Pencil control sheets (2 pages) to develop fine motor skills
Rhyming words recognition and practice
Word bank mat for vocabulary support
Sort by height order to practice measurement and comparison
Write a postcard to build writing confidence
Repeating pattern activity for maths and observation skills
Scissor control worksheet to develop cutting skills
Perfect for:
EYFS and KS1 classrooms
Literacy and maths topic work
Fine motor skills development
Cross-curricular themed learning
Story retelling and comprehension
If you love this resource, please check out my other Julia Donaldson story packs and early years literacy and maths resources.
Reviews and feedback are appreciated — they help me create more quality teaching materials!
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One Mole Digging a Hole – Literacy & Numeracy Resource Pack | 19+ Printable Pages | EYFS
Bring Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt’s charming story One Mole Digging a Hole into your classroom with this versatile set of 10 literacy and numeracy resources spanning over 19 pages. Perfect for Early Years learners, these activities blend fun and learning with themed flashcards, worksheets, and games.
What’s included:
Number flashcards 1-10 for counting and number recognition
Counting worksheet to practice early maths skills
‘More than’ worksheet for comparing quantities
Rhyming worksheet to develop phonological awareness
Snap game for numbers and rhyming words
Rhyming snap game to build vocabulary and listening skills
Activity to match animals with the correct items
Shortest to tallest ordering worksheet
Heaviest item worksheet for basic weight comparison
Circle the correct initial sound worksheet (also suitable for laminating and using with pegs)
PE/movement flashcards for active learning
Ideal for:
EYFS and KS1 classrooms
Cross-curricular literacy and numeracy activities
Group work, independent learning, and intervention sessions
Hands-on and interactive learning experiences
Explore my shop for more Julia Donaldson-inspired resources and early years literacy and maths activities.
Your reviews and feedback are greatly appreciated!
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Superworm Themed Maths Resource Pack – Early Years (EYFS)
Bring maths to life with this exciting Superworm-themed resource pack, designed to cover a wide range of EYFS maths objectives through engaging worksheets and flashcards. Perfect for whole class activities, small group work, or continuous provision.
What’s included:
Measuring by length – compare and measure worms and objects
Ordering by length – arrange items from shortest to longest
Position language activity sheet – understand “under,” “on top,” “next to,” etc.
Positional language flashcards – visual aids for key vocabulary
Counting worksheet – count themed objects up to 10
Subitising flashcards – support quick recognition of amounts
Ordinal number activity – explore 1st, 2nd, 3rd and beyond
Compare 2 numbers – identify more or fewer
Write one more / one less – develop early number sense
Weight activity – compare heavier and lighter
0–10 flashcards – ideal for displays, games or counting practice
Shape matching activity – identify and match 2D shapes
Perfect for:
✔ EYFS maths lessons
✔ Thematic learning alongside Superworm by Julia Donaldson
✔ Indoor or outdoor maths activities
✔ Continuous provision or enhancement areas
Covering key Early Learning Goals in number, shape, space and measure, this pack offers a fun, flexible way to embed maths skills using a familiar and loved book.
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Pete the Cat – White Shoes Inspired Maths and Colour Bundle
Step into learning with this vibrant, shoe-themed bundle inspired by Pete the Cat’s White Shoes. Perfect for Early Years settings, this engaging resource pack supports key development areas through play-based learning.
What’s included:
Number flashcards 1–10
Colour flashcards
Addition activities
5 frame counting
Colour matching tasks
Selecting correct colours
Counting activities
Repeating patterns
Odd one out
Making pairs
Decomposing shapes
BONUS: Free colouring sheet and themed writing frame
Ideal for classroom displays, small group tasks, and continuous provision.
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An array of resources, inspired by “The Very Busy Spider,” all centered around a spider theme. This pack includes vibrant physical development flashcards tailored for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The worksheets are designed to be printer-friendly, allowing for easy black and white printing. Within the pack, you’ll find a variety of resources, encompassing maths materials, art ideas, and sorting activities, all thoughtfully crafted to enhance the learning experience.
Included is-
Marbelling
Draw correct amount
Draw missing amount to create to create total
Finger painting
positional language
Counting
Number recognition
Sorting spiders/not spiders
Sorting 8 legs/6 legs
Ordering
Colour shapes on a web
Length
Flashcards
Ideal for use in both home and school learning environments.
Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated.
Winter Symmetry Activity
Winter Symmetry Activity, featuring 10 vibrant Winter pictures chopped in half for children to complete the other half!
Each picture showcases iconic Winter imagery such as snowmen, trees, and more, all divided perfectly down the center.
Children are tasked with using their creativity and observation skills to draw the missing halves, completing the symmetrical images.
This activity not only reinforces the concept of symmetry but also encourages fine motor skills, visual discrimination, and artistic expression.
Elevate the activity with the addition of a small mirror! By holding the mirror along the center line of the picture, children can observe the reflection of one half and use it as a guide to complete the other half.
These colourful, Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs-inspired resources are designed for nursery-aged children. Ready to cut and laminate, they can be used on a tuff tray or table for engaging math activities focused on “more,” “fewer,” and “same.” The set also includes worksheets to reinforce learning through hands-on practice. Perfect for early years settings!
Buckets 0-20
20 dinosaurs
More/less/fewer/same/mine buckets
12 dinosaur cards for sorting
11, 10 frame cards with dinosaurs and counters
5 worksheets
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Over 20 resources, including Tuff Tray resources, worksheets, flashcards and 10 frames, to help reinforce math concepts while engaging students with the themes of "I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean."
A set of 10 engaging flashcards adorned with vibrant sea creatures! On each card, children will count the various sea creatures depicted and then select one of the three numbers provided to identify the correct total.
A set of 6 word cards featuring varying degrees of size: “big,” “bigger,” “biggest,” “small,” “smaller,” and “smallest.” These cards provide children with a comprehensive range of comparative and superlative terms to describe size, facilitating their understanding of size relationships and enhancing their vocabulary development.
9 vibrant sea creatures Print and laminate these captivating creatures to engage children in a hands-on activities aimed at ordering by size and exploring measurement with non-standard units.
3 engaging worksheets designed for ordering objects by size! Each worksheet presents a series of sea creatures, prompting children to arrange them from smallest to largest. These activities provide valuable practice in developing size discrimination skills and understanding relative size relationships.
2 worksheets designed for measuring sea creatures with cubes! Each worksheet features a variety of sea creatures to use alongside a set of cubes. Children are encouraged to count the number of cubes needed to measure the length of each sea creature accurately.
Embark on an underwater adventure with these “Colour and Count Sea Creatures” worksheets! Each sheet features an array of sea creatures, children need to count the number of creatures and record their findings.
2 addition worksheets. Encourage children to count the number of creatures in each set and record their findings.
Repeating Pattern Worksheet! This worksheet challenges children to extend and complete various repeating patterns using a range of colorful sea creatures. This worksheet provides an enjoyable way for children to develop their pattern recognition skills while immersing themselves in the fascinating world of ocean creatures.
A Maths Board designed to enhance early numeracy skills! This board features a number line up to 10, a 10-frame, a designated space for objects or counters, and a section for writing the answer. Children can use the number line to identify and sequence numbers, fill the 10-frame to visualize quantities, and manipulate objects to solve addition or subtraction problems. With its versatile design, this Maths Board provides a hands-on approach to mathematical concepts, making learning both enjoyable and effective.
These printable maths resources inspired by The Snowman are perfect for early years, offering engaging activities to build essential maths skills.
Included Resources
Subitising Cards: Peg the correct number from 0-10.
Button Counting: Place the correct number of buttons on each snowman.
10-Frame Snowballs: Count snowballs in 10-frames.
Colouring Activities: Colour the correct number of snowmen.
Cut-and-Stick 5-Frames: Add the correct amount of snowballs.
Number Ordering: Arrange numbers 0-5 in the correct order.
Matching Numbers to Quantities: Draw lines to connect snowmen to numbers.
Drawing Snowballs: Draw the correct amount to match a number.
First, Then, Now: Explore amounts of snowballs in simple problem-solving.
Tallest/Shortest Activities: Colour the tallest snowman and the shortest tower of snowballs.
Colour by Numbers: A fun and creative way to reinforce number recognition.
Snowman Song Sheet: A delightful addition to enhance learning through music.
These resources are perfect for developing number sense, fine motor skills, and mathematical thinking, all while celebrating the magic of The Snowman!
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A song sheet with the lyrics to “5 Little Ducks” so children can sing along and learn.
A cut-and-stick activity where children cut out numbers and place them in the correct order, building counting skills.
An identification and colouring activity where children colour the correct number of ducks to match the given numbers, encouraging number recognition and counting.
A “take one duck away” activity to introduce basic subtraction.
A five-frame and 5 colourful ducks.
Number flashcards from 0 to 5, helping children become familiar with numbers.
Flashcards with three numbers each and a set of ducks; children attach a peg to the correct number, which helps with both counting and fine motor skills.
Five ponds with numbers from 1 to 5; children cut and stick the right number of ducks in each pond.
Duck figures for colouring, cutting, and sticking to lollipop sticks, so children can act out the song with a mother duck and five little ducks.
Count ducks and draw a line to connect to the correct number.
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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.
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