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!
Educational Resource Pack Inspired by “Somebody Swallowed Stanley” by Sarah Roberts:
Delve into an enriching educational experience with this comprehensive 13-page resource pack, thoughtfully curated based on the poignant book, “Somebody Swallowed Stanley” by Sarah Roberts. This captivating narrative unfolds the journey of Stanley, the plastic bag, shedding light on the crucial theme of plastic pollution.
Resources-
Ordering the story
Counting x2
Describing
Feelings x2
What would you do?
Where did Stanley come from? (prequal)
Sorting actions
Thought bubbles
Repeating patterns
Design a jellyfish
Ordering by size
Boost your Forest School experience with this comprehensive set of 20 pages of resources, all designed with a natural wood effect to enhance the learning environment.
Included resources:
Forest School Rules
Three different Scavenger Hunts
Forest School Award
Forest School Kit List and Summer List
A substantial wooden block Forest School Sign, perfect for stringing together.
Additional signs cover various areas such as Den building, Mud Kitchen, Building Site, Digging Patch, Natural Play, Bug Hotel, Forest Trail, Pond, Fairy Garden, Music Area, Reading Area, Wellies, Hand Washing, Planting Area, Fire Pit, First Aid, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging Forest School experience.
Resources, which I was inspired to make after reading the book, The Odd Fish.
A book all about a group of fish trying to help an empty bottle, which they think is a fish, return home to his family. Along the way they meet other sea creatures and rubbish that has been thrown into the sea.
In this pack you will find, worksheets, activities and flashcards.
Fine motor maze
Counting
Sorting what belongs in the sea-cutting and sticking
Sorting objects to create an under the sea picture
Colour in what belongs under the sea
Match the sea creature to the rubbish he had
Feelings
3x writing
Identify the rubbish in the sea
Reusing ideas
Matching worksheet
Design a poster
Turtles feelings
Repeating patterns
Sorting recycling
Pack of 12 cards for a pairs game
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
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
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 pictures—one depicting a serene night scene and the other showcasing a bright daytime setting—are 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 worksheet—either under the “Day” or “Night” 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.
**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.
12 Pages of information on Queen Elizabeth II.
Aimed at early years (4-6yrs)
Information included is-
Years on the throne
When she was born
parents
husband
children
pets
animals
homes
coronation
driving
birthdays
hobbies
Explore a thoughtful collection of 21 pages comprising both mathematics and literacy activities, meticulously designed to complement the teaching of Remembrance Day in early years education.
2 writing frames
Colour in Wreath
Create a poppy
What are you thankful for
Initial sounds
Repeating patterns
Counting to 10
Design a medal
Design/colour in bunting
Maze
Subtraction
10/5 frame maths activity
Concertina booklets
Whether in a classroom or home setting, these resources provide a meaningful and age-appropriate exploration of Remembrance Day, encouraging children to reflect on the significance of the day and appreciate the sacrifices made by others.
12 pages of simple facts on Polar Bears.
This slide show is aimed at an early years level.
Information included in the slide show include-
Their colour
Homes
Mammals
Blubber
Food
Groups
Bath time
Speed
Climate change
Babies
Size
Seasonal Sorting Set
This set includes a circular mat split into four sections, each representing a different season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Surrounding the circle are 24 cards featuring various seasonal pictures, such as flowers blooming in spring, sunny beaches in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and snowflakes in winter.
Children can use this activity set on a tuff tray or any flat surface to explore and sort the seasonal pictures according to the corresponding season on the circular mat.
This activity encourages critical thinking, observation skills, and seasonal awareness.
It’s perfect for early years classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as a hands-on learning activity for at-home exploration.
This set includes four rectangular labels, each featuring the name of a season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter, to use on a display.
These labels are designed to complement the Seasonal Sorting Activity Set, allowing children to create a cohesive seasonal display. Simply place the circular mat with the four seasons in the center and use the rectangular labels to designate each section according to its corresponding season.
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
Picture bingo for 6 players, with a Christmas theme.
Each board has 6 pictures.
Included is 6 boards, 12 pictures and Christmas baubles to be printed off several times to be used a counters.
9 pages of simple facts on Tigers.
This slide show is aimed at an early years level.
Information included in the slide show include-
Size
Homes
Food
Swimming
Speed
Volume
Stripes
Babies
Species
Elevate your space with charming traditional bunting featuring letters to create Superworm’s name on each flag.
Perfect for creating a delightful display, the resource also includes the lettering I used to craft the bunting.
Bring a touch of Superworm’s magic to your environment, and don’t forget to leave positive feedback to inspire more creative learning!
13 pages of recycling resources created with EYFS in mind.
Cutting and sticking, phonics, reading, sorting, compost making, mazes and writing frames to name but a few.
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!
#TheSnowmanActivities #EarlyYearsMaths #SubitisingFun #NumberSense #CountingActivities #PrintableResources #HandsOnLearning #MathsThroughStories #EYFS #WinterMaths
Check out my other resources for more story-themed maths activities, and don’t forget to leave your feedback – it’s always appreciated!
In this Mother’s Day pack I have tried to make sure that the activities are suitable for children, regardless if they have a Mother in their lives or not. The cards, certificates, literacy etc, all have different titles, so children can send or write about their, Mom’s, Mum’s, Mother’s, Nan’s or just someone special.
The Power point is 10 pages long but their are pages you may wish to delete, depending on where you are viewing from.
Included is
5 different rosettes
Tea bag gift
4 different accrostic poems
4 different certificates
2 different card inserts
4 different cards
3 different picture sheets
4 different writing piece
6 different literacy flowers
3 blank calendars.
One calender is totally blank for child to add their own design.
One calender is split into 4 equal parts for child to draw pictures of the 4 seasons.
The 3rd calendar is of a bare tree to finger paint the 4 seasons around.
Print onto card to make more sturdy or onto paper and laminate.
Free Colour pallet worksheet, to use outdoors or at forest school. Children need to collect items to match the colours on their pallet and stick on to the correct colour.