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 â 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 â 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!
Discover a curated collection of 26 pages of resources designed to enhance the teaching of âColour Monsterâ by Anna Llenas. This delightful book provides a unique perspective for young minds to explore and understand their emotions by associating them with colours.
I have put together-
Feelings jar
Feelings fans
Worksheets for literacy
Worksheets on pencil control
Design worksheets
Matching feelings
Teaming up monsters
The list goes on.
Specifically designed for early learners, these resources provide a gentle yet effective platform for children to explore and express their emotions, fostering a foundation for emotional well-being.
Suitable for both classroom environments and homeschooling, these resources can be seamlessly integrated into existing lesson plans or used as standalone tools to enhance emotional learning inspired by "Colour Monster."
Editable colour monster name cards
How do you feel today sign
4 feelings signs
Rectangular and Square name cards/drawer labels.
11 rectangular and 11 square labels, each with a different design.
Rectangular and square, drawer labels for children to create themselves
There are 60 labels in total with 15 different monster poses, ready to be coloured in.
26 pages of resources to support the teaching of, Colour Monster by, Anna Llenas. This is a wonderful book that helps little ones think about their feelings in terms of a colour.
I have put together-
Feelings jar
Feelings fans
Worksheets for literacy
Worksheets on pencil control
Design worksheets
Matching feelings
Teaming up monsters
The list goes on.
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
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.
These 12 lanyard cards are designed to support children in nursery who may be non-verbal or have special needs, providing visual prompts to aid understanding and communication. Each card features a clear, engaging illustration with bold text, along with a handy tab for quick and easy access.
Card Descriptions
Water
A picture of a water bottle to indicate itâs time for a drink.
Toilet
A simple illustration of a toilet to show when itâs time to go or for a child to request to use it.
Wash Hands
A picture of hands being washed to prompt hygiene routines.
Snack Time
An image of fruit to indicate snack breaks.
Outdoor Play
A picture of children playing outside, symbolising outdoor activity time.
Lunchtime
An illustration of a plate and cutlery to signal when itâs time to eat lunch.
Story Time
A book icon with a child listening to represent quiet group story sessions.
Tidy-Up Time
A visual of a person sweeping to encourage tidying.
Sit Down
A picture of a child sitting to show itâs carpet time or to have quiet time.
Home Time
A house icon to signal the end of the day.
Line Up
A picture of children in a queue to encourage to line up.
Coat Time
A picture of a coat to indicate itâs time to get their coat.
These cards are versatile and can be used by staff to provide structure, reduce anxiety, and promote understanding of daily routines for children with additional needs.
#NurserySupport #VisualAids #InclusiveEducation #NonVerbalCommunication #SpecialNeedsSupport #EarlyYearsLearning #RoutineCards #ChildDevelopment #LanyardCards #VisualCues #SENDResources #EarlyYearsInclusion
Night and Day Sorting Activity
Description: Engage young learners in the concept of day and night with our captivating sorting activity designed to reinforce understanding of these two distinct periods. This resource includes vibrant visuals and hands-on tasks to facilitate active learning and conceptualization.
Activity Components:
Sorting Pictures: Two large picturesâone depicting a serene night scene and the other showcasing a bright daytime settingâare provided as sorting mats. Alongside these mats are 24 small pictures representing various objects, animals, and scenes commonly associated with either day or night. Children are encouraged to place each picture onto the corresponding sorting mat based on whether it belongs to the day or night category.
Cutting and Sticking Activity: Following the sorting activity, children can further reinforce their understanding of day and night by engaging in a cutting and sticking exercise. They are presented with a worksheet containing a mix of pictures representing elements of both day and night scenes. Children are tasked with carefully cutting out each picture and pasting them into the appropriate section of the worksheetâeither under the âDayâ or âNightâ heading.
Benefits:
Reinforces understanding of the concept of day and night.
Promotes visual discrimination and categorization skills.
Encourages fine motor development through cutting and sticking tasks.
Supports hands-on, interactive learning experiences.
This night and day sorting activity is an ideal addition to early years classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as a fun and educational activity at home. Spark curiosity and facilitate meaningful discussions about the natural rhythms of day and night with this engaging resource.
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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These 12 lanyard feeling cards are designed to help nursery-aged children, especially those who may be non-verbal or have special needs, express their emotions and develop emotional awareness. Each card features a clear, child-friendly illustration and bold text to identify different feelings, with a tab for quick and easy access.
Card Descriptions
Happy
A smiling face to show joy or contentment.
Sad
A sad face with to represent feeling upset.
ill
A face with a thermometer, representing an unwell child .
Scared
A worried expression to signify fear.
Worried
A face with a tear to show a concerned child.
Tired
A yawning face with zzzâs to show fatigue.
Thirsty
A face with a bottle representing a child needing a drink.
Confused
A puzzled face to indicate uncertainty.
Hungry
A face with food, showing a child needing food.
Lonely
A face with a sad expression to convey loneliness.
Proud
A confident, smiling face to express pride.
Hurt
A Bandaged face to represent an injured child.
These cards are ideal for helping children identify and communicate their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional literacy. They can also assist staff in understanding and supporting a childâs feelings throughout the day.
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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 âWould You Ratherâ 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.
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#IceBreakerQuestions
#WouldYouRather
#SocialSkills
#InteractiveLearning
#GettingToKnowYou
#ClassroomFun
#ReusableResources
#TeacherResources
#EarlyYearsEducation
#PlayBasedLearning
#ClassroomActivities
#TimeFillers
#ConversationStarters
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#GroupActivities
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#EducationalGames
Some children need a little more inspiration to get involved with maths. I have created this maths pack with a, unicorn theme, to inspire children who have an interest in these mythical creatures. If there is a particular theme a you require that I havenât created please let me know and I will do my best to create it for you.
Ideal intervention pack.
In the pack you will find
100 square
10 frame and 10 unicorns
5 frame and 5 unicorns
Maths boards
4, First, then, now problems
8 subitising cards
0-20 flashcards
31 BSL Animal Flashcards â Pets, Farm, and Wild Animals
This set includes 31 British Sign Language (BSL) flashcards featuring animals. Each card shows:
A picture demonstrating the BSL sign for the animalâs name or action
The head of the animal being signed
Animals covered include pets, farm animals, and wild animals, making this resource ideal for supporting inclusive communication, language development, and sign language learning in early years and primary settings.
Please leave feedback if you find this resource useful.
#BSLFlashcards #BritishSignLanguage #InclusiveEducation #EarlyYears #AnimalSigns #TESResources #CommunicationSupport #LanguageDevelopment
Step into the whimsical world of âThe Tiger Who Came to Teaâ with our delightful Bingo game, specially crafted for early years learners.
This engaging game features 9 unique bingo boards adorned with 9 charming pictures, inspired by the story, on each board. Additionally, there are 15 calling cards and 28 colourful counters, ensuring hours of fun-filled entertainment for young children.
Our Bingo game is designed to foster literacy skills, visual recognition, and social interaction in a playful and captivating way. As children match the pictures on their bingo boards with the corresponding images called out on the calling cards, theyâll sharpen their observation skills and develop vocabulary associated with the story.
With its vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand gameplay, âThe Tiger Who Came to Teaâ Bingo is ideal for use in early years settings, including preschools, nurseries, and homeschooling environments. It promotes cooperative learning, turn-taking, and attention to detail while immersing children in the enchanting world of Judith Kerrâs classic tale.
Bring the magic of âThe Tiger Who Came to Teaâ to life with our engaging Bingo game, where every round is filled with excitement and adventure!
Perfect for small group activities, literacy centers, or family game nights, this resource is sure to delight children and adults alike. Let the bingo fun begin!
A shape pack inspired by the book, Which one doesnât belong?
6, black and white, Worksheets where children colour in the shape they think doesnât belong and then discuss with an adult their reason. Also a cut and stick sorting activity.
As well as the worksheets there are a set of 9 colourful discussion cards where the children can say which shapes they think are the same and which ones are different. Of course there is no wrong answer!
Some children need a little more inspiration to get involved with maths. I have created this maths pack with a, football theme, to inspire children who have an interest in the sport. If there is a particular theme a you require that I havenât created please let me know and I will do my best to create it for you.
Ideal intervention pack
In the pack you will find
100 square
10 frame and 10 balls
5 frame and 5 balls
Maths boards
4, First, then, now problems
8 subitising cards
0-20 flashcards
âFâ Sound Phonics Bingo Game â Up to 6 Players
This engaging bingo game is designed to support teaching the initial âFâ sound in phonics or to aid children in speech and language sessions working on producing the âFâ sound.
Includes:
6 bingo boards
15 pictures featuring the initial âFâ sound
28 counters (printable multiple times to provide enough for all players)
Newly added: 6 sets of 6 picture cards for additional practice or matching activities
Ideal for up to 6 players, this resource encourages listening, speech development, and social skills like turn-taking.
Please leave feedback if you find this resource helpful.
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âSâ Sound Bingo Game â Phonics & Speech Support
A fun and engaging bingo game designed for up to 6 players, perfect for teaching the âSâ sound in phonics or supporting speech and language development for children who find producing the âSâ sound challenging.
Whatâs included:
6 bingo boards
15 picture cards featuring initial âSâ sounds
28 counters (can be printed multiple times as needed)
Ideal for use in phonics lessons, small group intervention, or speech therapy sessions.
Please leave feedback if you found this resource helpful.
#PhonicsGame #InitialSounds #SpeechAndLanguage #SSound #PhonicsSupport #EarlyYearsLiteracy #TESResources #EYFSPhonics #KS1Phonics #SpeechTherapyGames
Speech and Language resources that are tried and tested, and found really enjoyable by the children I work with.
Letter sounds included are, -g, C, D, L, T and S.
Please see each file for a full run down of details.
Odd One Out Picture Cards â 32 Visual Reasoning Activities
This set of 32 engaging picture cards is designed to develop early reasoning, categorisation, and language skills in young learners. Spread across 4 pages with 8 cards per page, each card displays 4 images â 3 with a shared theme and 1 thatâs the odd one out.
Children are encouraged to:
Identify the image that doesnât belong
Circle it on a worksheet version or
Discuss their thinking in a small group or one-on-one session
These cards are perfect for:
Group discussions to build vocabulary and reasoning
Independent worksheet tasks
Laminated use during child-initiated or free flow time
A simple yet effective way to spark conversation, build confidence, and support early critical thinking.
If you enjoy using this resource, please consider leaving a positive review to help others find it!
#OddOneOut #EarlyYearsThinkingSkills #VisualReasoning #EYFS #SpeechAndLanguageSupport #CircleTheOddOne #PictureSorting #TESResources #GroupActivity #CriticalThinkingForKids #ChildInitiatedLearning
Donât Call Me Sweet â Activities and Flashcards Pack
A creative and engaging selection of activities and flashcards inspired by Donât Call Me Sweet by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Angie Rozelaar. This pack supports emotional literacy, character description, and physical development through a fun monster theme, ideal for EYFS and KS1 learners.
Included in this pack:
Physical activity flashcards
Feelings flashcards
Design a monster activity
Describe a monster worksheet
Create your own monster ingredients
Writing frame
Describing words activity
Monster-themed writing frame
Perfect for use in classrooms or at home, this resource set encourages imaginative thinking, descriptive language, and emotional awareness.
Your feedback is very welcome.
#eyfs #ks1 #dontcallmesweet #monstertheme #literacy #feelingsflashcards #creativewriting #describingacharacter #earlyyears #emotions #pshe #handsonlearning #storybasedlearning
Free Emotional Wellbeing Cups â 2 Simple Activities to Help Children Express Feelings
Support children in exploring and expressing their emotions with these two calming, easy-to-use resources:
Feelings Cups Drawing Sheet â Features 5 cups, each labelled with a different emotion (e.g. happy, sad, mad, scared, calm). Children are encouraged to draw something inside each cup that makes them feel that way.
Colour Your Feelings Cup â A single cup where children colour in sections using different colours to represent how theyâre feeling in the moment. A great way to open up discussion and support emotional regulation.
These are perfect for:
Morning check-ins
Wellbeing corners
PSHE lessons
Calm-down activities
Download, print, and use freely as part of your wellbeing toolkit.
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing #FeelingsCheckIn #EYFSWellbeing #EmotionalLiteracy #PSHE #SEL #EarlyYears #MindfulnessForKids #FreeResource