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Boxitects – 35 Pages of Printable Activities Inspired by the Book by Kim Smith Get ready for creativity, construction, and teamwork! This 35-page printable pack is inspired by the imaginative picture book Boxitects and is perfect for early years and KS1 learners. The activities encourage children to explore shape, design, storytelling, and problem-solving — all through the fun of building with boxes! What’s Included: Design your own invention sheets for children to dream up their own box creations Box challenge prompt cards to inspire imaginative builds Draw what’s inside the box activity Inventor planning pages with space to sketch, label, and describe inventions Shape sorting cut-and-stick – explore sides, corners, and 2D/3D shapes Box shape match – match objects to their correct size box Label the shapes – identify shapes and number of sides Shape hunt sheet – tally shapes around the classroom or home Strong structure challenge – compare and colour which designs might be strongest Before and after drawing sheet to reflect on a building project Character feelings – Identify children’s feelings Speech bubble activity – write what the characters might be saying Mini story retelling booklet – with “First, Then, Next, Finally” prompts Teamwork poster template – children draw themselves building with a friend Box-themed word mat with simple illustrations Initial sounds activity (B is for Boxitects!) Count the shapes Count shapes scattered on the page Shape hunt- Find and colour shapes in the room Order the story - Retell the story Friendship - Write words that make a good friendship Perfect For: Early Years classrooms Story-inspired learning Shape exploration Creative and imaginative play Teamwork and problem-solving discussions Literacy and design-based activities These resources work brilliantly alongside a box modelling area, loose parts, or junk modelling station. Ideal for extending storytime into meaningful play and learning! #boxitects #earlyyearsresources #eyfsactivities #stemforlittlelearners #storybasedlearning #boxplay #shapeactivities #teamworkforkids #creativeclassroom #earlyyearsteacher #printableactivities #kimsmithbooks

Grandpa’s Quilt is a lovely springboard into shape composition, manipulating parts into wholes, and creative patterning. Here are some worksheet and resources perfect for early years, all tied to the theme of rotating and arranging shapes – just like making a quilt! Grandpa’s Quilt – 2D Shape Composition & Manipulation (Printable Resource Pack) Inspired by the picture book Grandpa’s Quilt, this 2D shape resource pack is perfect for introducing young learners to composing, rotating, sorting, and building with shapes. With hands-on cut-and-stick activities, shape puzzles, and creative quilt-making challenges, this 30+ page pack supports the development of early geometry, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills in a meaningful, story-linked way. What’s included? Design your own quilt – Build colourful quilts using printable 2D shape pieces Cut and stick shape match – Match shapes to quilt patterns or outlines Rotating shapes puzzles – Can your shape still fit if it’s turned? Correct Shape – Complete quilt patterns by choosing the correct shape Shape sorting mats – Sort patches by shape, colour or size Copy the pattern – Copy or continue colour sequences Half shapes – Make full shapes by completing the other half Shape hunt – Count how many of each shape you can find in the room Shape sorting– Cut, stick, and sort shapes Reveal a shape – Colour in the dots to reveal the hidden shapes Describe a shape – Describe 2D shapes. Listen to an adults description of a shape and see if you can guess. Counting Shapes – Count the 2D shapes arranged on the page Size of a shape – Order the 2D shapes by size This pack is ideal for EYFS and KS1 learners and fits beautifully into shape-themed weeks, story-based learning, or a home corner/tuff tray quilt-making invitation. #EarlyYears #ShapeLearning #GeometryForKids #GrandpasQuilt #PrintableResources #StoryBasedLearning #EYFSMaths #ShapeComposition #TuffTrayIdeas #QuiltTheme #2DShapes

Nine Naughty Kittens – 40 Printable Resources! Bring numbers 9 and 10 to life with this fun and engaging early years pack, inspired by the picture book Nine Naughty Kittens! Perfect for preschool, nursery and reception learners, these activities support number recognition, counting, subitising and number bonds. What’s included? Build a number – Structured mats for building 9 and 10 with counters or kittens Count and colour – Spot and colour 9 or 10 kittens on a page Count and colour – Count and colour the correct amount of wool Matching numbers – Connect number to numeral and amount Cut and stick activities – Make 9 or 10 kittens jump into a basket Addition fun – Add 1 more- with simple visual problems and number tracing Peg the number – Count kittens and peg the matching number Matching amounts – Connect number cards to groups of kittens Matching amounts – Play a game of snap with picture/number cards Number ordering – Write in the missing numbers from 0-10 Number bonds – find the correct amount to make 10 Trace and write – Practice number formation Counting – Count and write the correct amount of kittens Counting – Count to see if there are 9 or 10 kittens These resources are perfect for hands-on maths, independent work, or small group activities, and work beautifully for spring, pet themes, or story-linked maths learning. #EarlyYears #EYFS #MathsForKids #NineNaughtyKittens #NumberRecognition #CountingTo10 #PreschoolMaths #TuffTrayIdeas #PrintableResources #StoryBasedLearning

Titch – 22 Printable Resources Inspired by the Picture Book! Bring Titch’s world to life with this engaging, hands-on early years resource pack! Perfect for nurseries, preschools, and reception classrooms, these activities explore growth, size, number recognition, and storytelling through interactive play and creativity. What’s included? Growth sequencing – First, then, next, last ordering activity Maths skills – Number recognition, counting, matching amounts to numbers, and colouring in the correct amount Size comparisons – Ordering children, bikes, and objects by size Positional language – Where is the seed in relation to the pot? Fine motor fun – Tracing lines to match kites with the right children Height & measurement – 6 colourful cards for measuring with cubes Creative thinking – Describe Titch’s feelings & appearance Problem-solving – Give children the correct-sized bike Interactive learning – Colour groups of 3, match amounts to numbers, and identify which kite is higher This playful, hands-on pack supports maths, literacy, fine motor skills, and understanding of the world—perfect for growth and change topics! #EarlyYears #Titch #GrowthAndChange #EYFS #PrintableResources #HandsOnLearning #STEM #MathsForKids #Storytelling #SizeOrdering

Chicken Life Cycle – 38 Printable Resources! Bring the life cycle of a chicken to life with this engaging, hands-on early years resource pack! Perfect for nurseries, preschools, and reception classrooms, these activities will help embed learning through storytelling, role-play, and creativity. What’s included? Life cycle sequencing – Log slices for ordering the stages Tuff tray activities – Large chicken houses with hens for interactive play Retelling & writing – Blank foldout chicken booklet for storytelling Creative play – Colour, cut & create stick puppets Literacy support – A colourful word mat with pictures & initial sound colouring Interactive learning – A chick headband & a fun chicken rhyme that can include actions Cut-and-stick activities – Differentiated, order the life cycle of a chicken. **Designed to support understanding of the world, fine motor skills, and language development, this pack is ideal for spring, farm topics, and STEM learning! ** #EarlyYears #ChickenLifeCycle #FarmAnimals #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #PrintableResources #TuffTrayIdeas #SpringActivities #STEM #Storytelling

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

Start with a simple PowerPoint to introduce the topic, then explore hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Includes 14 log slices featuring words, pictures, and word-picture combos, as well as lily pads (blank and numbered 0-10) with frogs—perfect for tuff tray use. Maths fun includes subtraction activities, while creative tasks feature cut, colour, and stick frog puppets, headband-making strips, and two concertina booklets. Kids can order the frog life cycle, use a word mat, colour initial sound pictures, and even discover a hidden tadpole inside a concertina frog spawn! Plus, enjoy 5 Little Speckled Frogs with printable frogs for acting out the song. Check out my other early years resources for more printable fun! #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #FrogLifeCycle #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #STEMEducation #FineMotorSkills #5LittleSpeckledFrogs

Celebrate 80 years of VE Day with this engaging early years printable resource pack! Start with a simple PowerPoint to introduce the topic, then reinforce learning with hands-on activities. Kids can colour and design bunting, write letters to soldiers, create concertina booklets, design a medal, and complete an acrostic poem with “Thank You.” Maths activities include counting with 10 frames, subtraction, and number identification with matching. Plus, there’s a fun maze and initial sound flashcards for literacy practice. Check out my other early years resources for more printable fun! #VEDay80 #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #CreativeLearning #HistoryForKids #powerpoint

Bring story time to life with this 26-page The Washing Line inspired printable pack! Perfect for early years learners, this engaging resource combines maths, literacy, art/design, and fine motor activities. Children can match by size, pair socks, design clothing, complete repeating patterns, measure with cubes, recognise the longest scarf, sort wet and dry washing, dress the mice, order animals and clothing as they appear in the story, fill in missing numbers, and more! A fun and hands-on way to explore learning through play. Check out my other early years resources for even more printable fun! #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #TheWashingLine #EYFS #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #FineMotorSkills #HandsOnLearning #SortingAndMatching #CreativeLearning

Make a splash with this 15-page printable resource pack inspired by A Beach for Albert! Designed for early years learners, these fun and engaging activities explore capacity, counting, size ordering, and fine motor skills. Includes colourful 10 frames with mini buckets, ordering buckets from empty to full, capacity-based colouring, counting sandpit items, matching buckets by capacity, and sorting bowls by size. Perfect for hands-on learning with a seaside twist! #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #ABeachForAlbert #MathsForKids #CapacityFun #CountingActivities #HandsOnLearning #EYFS #BeachTheme

A 30-page printable resource pack inspired by The Same but Different Too, designed for early years learners. Activities include identifying differences, matching opposites, spotting the odd one out, drawing patterns, ordering by height, counting with 10 frames, describing animals, and 20 sorting colourful pictures. Perfect for encouraging observation and early maths skills. #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #TheSameButDifferentToo #EYFS #MathsForKids #SortingActivities #HandsOnLearning #CountingFun #MatchingGame

A 36-page printable maths resource pack inspired by Sorting Through Spring, designed for early years learners. Includes black-and-white worksheets and colourful sorting activities that can be laminated for tuff tray or table use. Covers repeating patterns, sorting, weight, counting, more/less/same, length, shape, a maze, day/night sorting, number identification, placing frogs onto logs, and sorting coloured antlers onto caribous. #EarlyYears #SpringMaths #SortingActivities #EYFS #HandsOnLearning #PrintableResources #TuffTrayIdeas #MathsForKids #STEMEducation

A 25-page printable resource pack filled with fun and engaging maths and literacy activities for 4-6-year-olds, specially designed for Mother’s Day. The worksheets include alternative versions for children without a mum in their lives, ensuring everyone can participate and celebrate a special person. #MothersDayActivities #PrintableResources #EarlyYears #MathsForKids #LiteracyFun #EYFS #InclusiveLearning #HandsOnLearning #KidsPrintables

A 27-page printable resource pack inspired by Who Sank the Boat?, designed for children aged 4-6. It includes engaging maths activities, literacy tasks, fine motor exercises, and printable puppets for storytelling and play. Perfect for hands-on learning and story exploration! #EarlyYears #PrintableResources #WhoSankTheBoat #MathsActivities #LiteracyFun #FineMotorSkills #Storytelling #EYFS #HandsOnLearning

Discover a delightful 38-page collection of early years maths resources inspired by the book Mouse Shapes! These engaging activities are perfect for young learners to explore shapes, counting, and positional language in a creative and fun way. Includes: Create a Mouse with Shapes: Assemble a mouse using shapes. Positional Language: Discover where the mice are in position to different shapes. Count and Colour Shapes: Count shapes and colour them to match. Shape Hunt: Explore the room to find and identify shapes in the environment. Listening Cards: Develop listening skills with teacher-led shape descriptions. Reveal a Shape: Colour spots to uncover hidden shapes (6 pages). Colour Shapes in a Circle: Find and colour shapes inside a circle. Shape Sorting Game: Sort 48 cards onto 7 shape cards to reinforce recognition. Cut-and-Create: Use 7 pages of shapes to craft creative pictures. Order by Size: Arrange shapes by size with 5 dedicated pages. This resource pack is ideal for supporting early years maths learning through hands-on, interactive activities. #MouseShapes #EarlyYearsMaths #ShapeActivities #CreativeLearning #PositionalLanguage #CountingFun #MathsMadeFun

Explore shapes with these Walter’s Wonderful Web-inspired early years maths activities! This 29-page printable set includes spotting and colouring shapes within a web, cutting and sticking shapes to order them by size, and layering shapes to create shaped webs. Fine motor skills are developed through tracing lines with a finger or pencil and spotting specific shapes to colour. The set also features a fun shape game where children match shaped spiders to their corresponding shaped webs. Perfect for hands-on learning and creative play! #EarlyYears #MathsActivities #WalterTheSpider #ShapeActivities #FineMotorSkills #TracingActivities #EYFSResources #CreativeLearning #HandsOnLearning #PrintableResources #PreschoolMaths #ShapesAndSizes

These bird-themed printable resources are perfect for early years children to use independently or as start-of-the-day activities. The set includes a variety of engaging tasks: colouring pictures beginning with ‘B,’ solving a bird maze, and colouring and identifying numbers 1-5. Children can trace lines, count and write numbers, draw lines to match quantities, and identify correct numbers. Shape activities focus on naming and counting sides, while picture cards (1-10) support games like pairs. Additional resources include pegging activities with three-number options and four interactive maths boards. A fun and educational way to spark learning! #EarlyYears #BirdTheme #MathsActivities #LiteracyActivities #FineMotorSkills #EYFSResources #IndependentLearning #CountingFun #ShapeRecognition #StartOfDayActivities #TracingActivities #PrintableResources #HandsOnLearning #PeggingActivities #PreschoolEducation #CreativeLearning

Duck in the Truck Positional Language Maths Resources A fun and engaging set of early years resources inspired by Duck in the Truck! This pack includes: 6 worksheets to reinforce prepositional language: 3 colouring sheets where children identify animals “in” the vehicles. 2 tick-box worksheets for identifying the correct position of animals. 1 worksheet for writing positions using a key code. 4 labels, vehicles, and characters for hands-on activities. Children can position characters under adult instruction or during free play. 4 characters to colour and mount on lollipop sticks for acting out the story or positional language activities. 27 colourful picture cards and 4 sorting sheets with positional language headings for sorting activities. All resources are printable and designed to make learning fun and interactive! Check out my other resources and share your feedback—positive comments are always appreciated! #PositionalLanguage #EarlyYearsMaths #DuckInTheTruck #PrintableResources #EYFSActivities #InteractiveLearning #FunWithMaths

Cat Up Cat Down Positional Language Worksheets 14 black-and-white printable worksheets to help children explore positional language using cats. Children identify the correct cat (e.g., on, under, behind) and colour it in. Perfect for saving on printing while engaging young learners! Also included are: 14 display labels for classroom use or interactive activities A black cat, a white cat, and a chair for children to practise placing the cats in the correct position. Check out my other resources and let me know what you think—positive feedback is always welcome! #PositionalLanguage #EarlyYearsMaths #PrintableWorksheets #CatTheme #EYFSActivities #SaveOnPrinting

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. #TheSnowmanAndTheSnowdog #EarlyYearsResources #ChristmasActivities #MathsAndLiteracy #EYFSWorksheets #FineMotorSkills #StoryBasedLearning #WinterFun #CreativeLearning Please check out my other resources for more fun and engaging activities, and don’t forget to leave positive feedback—it means so much!