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!
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
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.
Power Point, based on the book from the series of books; Little People Big Minds.
This 4 page power point, is simple and to the point as to not lose the interest of little ones, as does the book.
This is a free product. I am hoping to create more on the rest of the series so please check back in.
Your chance to grab of bargain, making each Tuff tray pack less than £1 each. (one pack contains 2 packs) So you’ll b getting 6 Tuff Tray packs for £5.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a Tuff Tray as you can use on a table or the floor.
Lots of fun activities to complete in either the home or the classroom.
As well as activities to help decorate the room, there are also educational worksheets.
Included is-
Colour in & design bunting x3
Invitation
Food list
Design an outfit
Design a crown
If I were king
Colour a crown
Crown to wear
Mini flags
Key code colouring
Union jack colouring
Maze
Paper chain cutting
Paper chain coloouring
11 crowns 0-10, to cut and laminate
Chinese New Year Activity Pack | 14 Worksheets | EYFS 40–60 Months
Description:
A 14-page cross-curricular resource pack designed to help children in the 40–60 months band explore and understand the traditions and story of Chinese New Year through maths, literacy, and listening activities.
Perfect for classroom use, small groups, or home learning during cultural festivals.
What’s included:
Listening activity – match and place pictures from the Chinese zodiac story
Creative task – draw a picture and write simple facts about Chinese New Year
Maths activities:
Colour by numbers
Addition to 10
1 more / 1 less
Missing numbers on a dragon
Dragon number lines to colour and use
Number ordering to 10 (dragons)
Ordering the zodiac animals by height
Write ordinal numbers for animals in the race
Place ordinal number rosettes from 1st to 10th in correct order
Perfect for:
EYFS topic work or cultural celebrations
Maths and literacy through themed learning
Developing number sense and ordinal number understanding
Encouraging listening and sequencing skills
Fun, educational, and ideal for Early Years settings.
#ChineseNewYearEYFS #EYFSWorksheets #MathsThroughTopics #EarlyYearsActivities #OrdinalNumbers #ListeningSkills #40to60Months #UnderstandingTheWorld #FestivalsAndCelebrations #PrintableEYFS #CrossCurricularLearning #NoPrepEYFS
Recycling and Environment EYFS Resource Pack | 13 Pages of Activities for Early Years
Description:
Encourage young learners to explore the important theme of recycling and the environment with this engaging 13-page resource pack designed specifically for EYFS. Packed with a variety of hands-on activities, this pack supports early literacy, fine motor skills, and environmental awareness in a fun and meaningful way.
Included activities:
Cutting and sticking exercises to develop fine motor control
Phonics and reading activities linked to environmental vocabulary
Sorting games to classify recyclable materials
Compost making sequencing and understanding how compost works
Mazes with a recycling theme for problem-solving practice
Writing frames to encourage early writing skills
Alphabet letter ordering related to recycling
Word search focused on making the right environmental choices
Cutting along lines to strengthen scissor skills
Ideal for:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings
Home learning to support environmental awareness
Cross-curricular links with science, literacy, and personal development
Building vocabulary around recycling and caring for the planet
This resource pack is perfect for introducing children to eco-friendly habits while developing essential early years skills.
#RecyclingResources #EYFS #EarlyYears #EnvironmentalEducation #PhonicsActivities #FineMotorSkills #EarlyLiteracy #SustainabilityInSchools
Mother’s Day Activity Pack | 14 Pages of Early Years Fun & Creativity
Description:
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this delightful 14-page activity pack designed for Early Years learners. Packed with creative and meaningful activities, this resource is perfect for classroom use or home learning to help children show appreciation for their mums, nans, aunts, or special grown-ups.
What’s included:
Cut and fold Mother’s Day basket craft – a lovely keepsake to decorate or gift
Thoughtful Mother’s Day certificates for mum, nan, and aunt
Heartfelt Thank You Mom writing sheet to encourage children to express gratitude
Beautiful cards and inserts ready to print and personalise
Fun word search themed around Mother’s Day
Colouring page: Super Mom – plus a writing activity to say why your mom is super!
Ideal for:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Developing fine motor skills, writing, and creative expression
Classroom celebrations or family activities at home
Make this Mother’s Day memorable with engaging, educational activities that foster love and creativity!
#MothersDay #EYFS #EarlyYears #CreativeWriting #FineMotorSkills #CraftActivities #ThankYouMom #SuperMom
Chinese New Year Early Years Resource Pack | Literacy, Numeracy & Craft Activities | 14 Pages
Description:
Celebrate Chinese New Year with this vibrant and engaging 14-page resource pack, specially designed for early years settings. Packed with fun and educational activities, this pack supports literacy, numeracy, and creative skills while exploring the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year.
Included in this pack:
Cut and fold paper lanterns for decorative craft activities
Foldable money wallets for counting and play
Numeracy activities including counting coins inside money wallets
Literacy tasks: using key words and pictures to write simple sentences
Food tasting score sheets to engage senses and descriptive vocabulary
Write a single descriptive word for themed pictures
Colour the Chinese flag activity
Three themed cards with inserts for writing and giving
Cut and fold concertina dragons for creative play and display
Ideal for:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Classroom or home learning during Chinese New Year celebrations
Cross-curricular learning combining art, literacy, and numeracy
Developing fine motor skills through cutting and folding
Encouraging descriptive writing and vocabulary building
Learning Focus:
Counting and number recognition
Sentence writing and vocabulary development
Fine motor skills and following instructions
Cultural awareness and celebration of diversity
Make Chinese New Year learning hands-on and memorable with this complete resource pack!
#ChineseNewYear #EYFSResources #EarlyYearsLearning #LiteracyActivities #NumeracyActivities #CreativeCrafts #CulturalAwareness
Growing and Changing – 17 EYFS Worksheets on Life Cycles, Growth, and Change
This enriching 17-page pack is perfect for supporting your EYFS learners as they explore the theme of growth and change.
Designed with engagement and understanding in mind, children will enjoy cut-and-stick activities, writing prompts, sequencing tasks, and observation diaries—all linked to key life cycles and natural development.
Activities include:
Ordering the stages of planting and people
Cut and stick statements to match pictures
Writing a statement for each stage of life
Cut and stick life cycles of a hen, frog, and butterfly
Bean diary, chick diary, and sunflower diary templates
These resources support scientific understanding, sequencing skills, early writing, and fine motor development.
Perfect for classroom lessons, group work, or independent learning.
#EYFS #EarlyYears #LifeCycles #GrowingAndChanging #EYFSScience #BeanDiary #ButterflyLifecycle #FrogLifecycle #HenLifecycle #SunflowerDiary #PlantingStages #ChildDevelopment #EarlyYearsResources #CutAndStick #HandsOnLearning #STEMEYFS #FoundationStage
12 Pages of Easter Crafts – Perfect for EYFS & Year 1
This delightful 12-page resource pack is filled with creative Easter-themed craft activities, ideal for young learners in EYFS and Year 1.
Included activities:
Finger puppet bunnies to cut and assemble
Foldable and cut-out Easter baskets
Colouring sheets of eggs for egg hunts or to make colourful egg wreaths
Split pin chick and egg craft for fine motor skills
Easter cards with inserts for children to colour and personalise
All activities are designed to encourage creativity, fine motor development, and seasonal fun — perfect for classroom or home learning. Simply print, cut, and get crafting!
#EasterCrafts #EYFSCrafts #Year1Activities #FineMotorSkills #SpringActivities #SeasonalCrafts #EarlyYears
Celebrate British Science Week with 14 Simple Science Experiments for Little Ones!
Engage young learners with hands-on, fun, and educational activities designed to spark curiosity and exploration. These easy-to-follow experiments include:
Apple Oxidation
Water Walking
Magic Milk
Mouldy Bread
Self-inflating Balloon
Lava Lamp
Skittle Patterns
Rain Clouds
Colourful Veg
Growing Beans
Invisible Ink
Frozen Bubbles
Pepper Chaser
Expanding Gummy Bears
Perfect for Early Years and Key Stage 1 children to explore science in an exciting and memorable way!
#BritishScienceWeek #ScienceExperiments #EarlyYearsScience #HandsOnLearning #STEMforKids #ScienceFun #KidsScience #EarlyYearsEducation #ExploringScience #LearningThroughPlay
3 placemats to use on the table at easter to keep the little ones busy whilst waiting for food or for after they’ve eaten. These we’re very popular this year at our easter breakfast.
Here we have 6 maths resources to use alongside the Easter topic.
5 Easter themed fine motor control worksheets for pencil control.
9 writing frames and an Easter themed word bank.
Ideal for early years.
12 pages of easter crafts, ideal for EYFS or year 1.
Finger puppets, easter baskets, colouring and cards.
13 pages of resources to create a wonderful Easter Egg hunt.
7 Games-
12 Easter Coupons
Easter Egg Hunt Signs
Easter Egg Hunt Certificate
12 Challenge Cards
Easter Egg Hunt Check List
Eggs to hide and build a word x2
Eggs to hide and a board to place found eggs on.
Forest School Display & Activity Pack – 20 Pages
Boost your Forest School experience with this comprehensive 20-page resource pack, thoughtfully designed with a natural wood-effect background to enhance outdoor learning environments. Once laminated, these resources are durable and weather-resistant—ideal for regular Forest School use.
Included resources:
Forest School Rules poster
3 varied Scavenger Hunts
Forest School Award certificate
Forest School Kit List (including a Summer version)
Large wooden block-style Forest School Sign (ideal for stringing together)
Additional wooden-style area signs for:
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
These signs and activities support a well-organised, engaging, and immersive Forest School setup, encouraging child-led exploration and outdoor learning.
#ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #NatureBasedEducation #EYFS #LearningOutside #ForestSchoolSigns #ScavengerHunt #TESResources #EarlyYearsOutdoorLearning
Outdoor Challenge Cards – Set of 30
This class set of 30 challenge cards is ideal for use at Forest School, in your outdoor area, garden, or local park. Each card offers a fun, engaging task designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving in nature.
These versatile cards can support Forest School planning by choosing a weekly challenge, or you can hand out one to each child to promote independent activity and ownership of learning.
The cards are suitable for a wide age range—from Early Years upwards. Most tasks can be completed independently, with a few requiring adult support or supervision.
To get the most from these cards:
Use them as printed or mount onto card and laminate to make them durable and waterproof
Great for continuous provision, outdoor learning prompts, or spontaneous nature play
Perfect for child-led activities, outdoor learning trails, or team challenges
If you’ve used these in your setting, I’d love to hear how they worked for you—please consider leaving a review or suggestion!
#ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #ChallengeCards #EYFS #NatureActivities #OutdoorEducation #PrintableResources #TESResources #LearningOutsideTheClassroom
The Tadpole’s Promise – 14-Page Resource Pack
Support your literacy and topic lessons with this engaging set of 14 printable resources inspired by The Tadpole’s Promise by Jeanne Willis.
This pack is ideal for early years and Key Stage 1, helping children explore themes of change, emotion, and storytelling.
Included activities:
Life cycle: Tadpole’s changes
Descriptive language: Adjectives
Exploring emotions: Feelings worksheet
Weather and seasons
Making and reflecting on promises
Spot the differences
Speech bubbles for inference
Book review template
A versatile pack perfect for story mapping, PSHE discussions, science links (life cycles/seasons), and creative writing.
#TadpolesPromise #JeanneWillis #EYFSResources #KS1Literacy #BookBasedLearning #EmotionsInStories #StoryExploration #LifeCycles #FeelingsWorksheet #TESResources #SeasonalChanges #EarlyYearsLiteracy
Alien Addition – Space Landing Maths Activity
Help the aliens and spacecraft land safely on the correct planets by solving addition sums! This engaging resource features 10 numbered planets (1–10) and 12 aliens/spacecraft, each with an addition problem up to 10.
Children work out the answers and match the aliens or spacecraft to the correct planet, reinforcing their addition skills in a fun and interactive way. Ideal for early years and Key Stage 1 learners, this activity promotes number recognition, addition practice, and fine motor skills.
Perfect for classroom maths centers, independent work, or as a hands-on group activity.
#AdditionActivities #EarlyYearsMaths #KS1Maths #NumberRecognition #MathsGames #FunWithNumbers #MathsPractice #CountingTo10 #MathsWorksheets #ClassroomResources #HandsOnLearning #MathsFun #STEMLearning
The Last Tree in the City – 33-Page Cross-Curricular Resource Pack (EYFS & KS1)
Inspired by The Last Tree in the City by Peter Carnavas, this carefully designed pack features, hand-drawn illustrations, drawn by myself, to support and enhance the learning experience across literacy, numeracy, PSED, and creative activities.
Suitable for Reception upwards, this 33-page pack includes a wide range of engaging and thought-provoking tasks to deepen children’s understanding of the story’s environmental message and character journey.
Resources include:
Story sequencing
Exploring feelings
Seasons and growth (order by height/growth)
PSED: Who cut the tree? Preferred city? Cheerful places
Labelling activity: Edward saving the tree
Creative: Put yourself in a tree, finger painting, design a poster
Topic links: Why do we need trees? What is the tree now? What is made from a tree?
Literacy: Writing frame, display pictures/flashcards
Numeracy: Numbers to 5, number bonds, repeating patterns, more/less
Maze, season cards, colouring tasks
This pack is ideal for cross-curricular learning and whole-class discussions about nature, emotions, and responsibility.
If you enjoy using this resource, as much as I’ve enjoyed drawing them, I’d love it if you could leave positive feedback – it really supports my work and helps others find it too.
Don’t forget to explore my other story-based and early years resource packs in my shop!
#EYFS #KS1 #TheLastTreeInTheCity #PeterCarnavas #EarlyYearsLiteracy #EnvironmentalEducation #StoryResources #PSED #CreativeCurriculum #CrossCurricular #TESResources #NatureInTheClassroom #OriginalIllustrations