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A worksheet for each season with a literacy link. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter worksheets follow the same format. The alphabet runs across the top to assist with phonics, spelling and alphabetical order. The key words that correspond to the pictures are written out for each season. There are pictures to name, colour and write the initial sound next to for each season. There is space for children to write a sentence about each season using the key words to help them. Children can then write out the key words in alphabetical order in their workbook or on paper/ white board. The first page of this resource shows a worked example of the Spring sheet.

A fun way to talk about feelings with KS1 or KS2 pupils. This resource has a focus on 6 feelings: tired, lonely, sad, angry, mad and cross. Each letter used in the words has its own special face and facial features. Children aim to crack the code and then write their own words. Not all letters of the alphabet are included here, so children could make up their own faces to complete the alphabet. What do children notice about these words? Can they make up faces for different sets of feelings? Pages shows 6 word cards with a face for each letter shows the word cards - children add their own faces shows the faces - children crack the code and write the letters underneath the faces Shows all the faces used in the words. Chidren write in the letters that go with each face. An answer sheet to sheet 4 or colouring sheet where children can trace over the letters. Circles for children to practice drawing the faces or making up their own.

11 different suns showing different expressions or feelings and a blank one for children to draw on. Children label the sunshine cards on sheet 1 and they can colour, cut and sort into different emotions. Start with happy and sad and then introduce other expressions. There is a large version of each sunshine for cutting, colouring and labelling. Links to weather, seasons, ourselves and feelings.

This “Magical Mystery at Halloween” resource is a lesson idea designed for EYFS and KS1 children to explore Halloween traditions through engaging activities. It includes: • Lesson Plan: Introduces Halloween symbols and traditions through interactive exploration of a mystery box containing miniature pumpkins, spooky creatures, and a magical potion. • Colour Flashcards: Features 8 colour images of pictures related to the story with a Halloween theme. • Story: “The Friendly Ghost and the Magical Halloween Mystery Box” – Follow Gary, the friendly ghost, as he discovers and learns about Halloween elements, sharing his findings with his friends. This resource combines storytelling, hands-on activities, and visual aids for a fun, educational Halloween experience.

Get ready for Halloween with “Halloween Fun Awaits,” designed for EYFS and KS1 children. The resource features nine activities that link to literacy, numeracy, sensory exploration, and art. It blends learning with Halloween fun. Poem: Halloween Fun Awaits Share and enjoy a Halloween poem to introduce the theme. Comprehension Questions Answer seven questions to check understanding and encourage critical thinking about the poem. Halloween Collage Create a festive Halloween collage using craft supplies to boost creativity. Word Search Find Halloween-themed words to enhance letter recognition and spelling. Count How Many Legs Count the legs of Halloween creatures up to 8 to practice numeracy skills. Initial Sounds Activity Complete Halloween-themed words with initial sounds and match pictures to the words. Match the Halloween Pictures Pair Halloween pictures to build visual discrimination. Create a Halloween Sensory Bin Make a sensory bin with Halloween-themed items for sensory exploration and imaginative play. Read and Write Read and trace over nine Halloween words to improve reading and fine motor skills. Final Page: Answer Sheet for comprehension questions and word search.

A set of letters which together make up the words: Happy Halloween. Letters are in the theme of Halloween, with bones. There are 2 letters per page. Children can work in groups to colour in and cut out the letter stencils in order to design a poster. They then arrange the letters for the correct spelling and add decorations such as bats, ghosts and spiders. Alternatively, children can design their own posters using the lettering as a starting point. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.

The “Alphabet Halloween Fonts” resource is an engaging and creative tool designed for KS1 and EYFS children. It features 9 pages, each showcasing the alphabet in a different Halloween-themed font. Page 10 is a template. These letters can be cut out, sorted, or arranged in alphabetical order, making it a fun and interactive way for children to learn. Additionally, the template encourages children to design their own Halloween-themed alphabet, fostering both literacy and creativity during the festive season.

This “Who’s Who in the Classroom” resource is a colourful poster for KS1 children returning to school. It features 18 children, each ready for their new class and year, making it a fun way to explore new friendships and learn about one another. The resource includes five activities where children can read and answer questions about the characters, identify them from descriptions, and practice phonics by matching names. They’ll also get to write names in alphabetical order, describe the characters to a friend, and write their own short descriptions. This resource supports learning about feelings, Ourselves, School and phonics. To make the learning experience more personal and engaging, you can create a class resource using the children’s own photos or drawings. Start by asking each child to either bring in a photo of themselves or draw a picture of how they see themselves. Then, create a large poster or a digital display featuring all the children’s images. Alongside each photo or drawing, add a space for the child’s name, a fun fact about them, and their favourite things. You can also include activities similar to the ones in the “Who’s Who in the Classroom” resource, such as matching names, ordering them alphabetically, or describing a classmate’s picture. This personalized resource reinforces the skills practiced in the original poster and also helps children feel more connected to their classmates and comfortable in their new environment.

A fun activity for the introduction of Autumn for KS1. Children have the opportunity to create creatures from leaves and then invent adventure stories for them. The resources include a lesson plan: Creating leaf Creatures for Autumn, which lays out objectives, materials and step by step instructions. There are 2 stories with ready made examples of leaf creatures: Flappy the Flying Frog and Squiggle the Squirrel. Each story shows the character and has a comprehension sheet with 6 questions for children to answer. The resource links to reading, guided reading, writing, comprehension, animals and Autumn.

“KS1 & EYFS Halloween Expression Cards: Witches, Monsters, Red Devils, Skeletons, Spiders, Pumpkins and more (10- sets in Colour & Black-and-White, 6 Cards per Page, with 1 Blank Face per Set)” Suggested Ways to Use the Cards: Recognizing Expressions: Encourage children to identify and name the emotions on each character’s face (e.g., happy witch, scared monster). Can they make the expression? When might someone make that expression? Drawing Expressions: Use the blank-faced character card to let children draw an expression that matches the set or create their own unique emotion. Colour Matching: Have children match the coloured cards to their black-and-white counterparts to reinforce visual discrimination. Cut and Play: Cut out all cards and use them for matching pairs, encouraging memory skills by flipping them face-down for a fun matching game. Storytelling: Have children create short Halloween-themed stories based on the characters’ expressions. Sets: Children can collect sets e.g. happy characters and angry characters. This provides a versatile resource for emotional recognition, creativity, and group activities!

This resource is a collection of 10 worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 teachers to help young children learn how to draw simple Halloween-themed pictures. Each worksheet focuses on a different Halloween item, such as a pumpkin, bat, ghost, or a spider. The pictures are broken down into easy-to-follow steps, guiding children from basic shapes to the completed image. For example, the worksheet for drawing a pumpkin includes steps such as: Drawing the outline of the pumpkin. Adding eyes and mouth. Drawing the stalk at the top. Finishing with a coloured-in version of the pumpkin. These worksheets provide a fun and engaging way for children to develop their drawing skills while embracing the Halloween spirit. The visual steps make it easy for even the youngest learners to follow along, and the completed, coloured images give a visual guide to the final product. This resource is ideal for integrating art into Halloween-themed lessons.

This resource is a collection of 8 worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 teachers to help children learn how to draw simple Bonfire Night-themed pictures. Each worksheet focuses on a different image from Bonfire Night, such as fireworks, a bonfire, rockets, and sparklers. The pictures are broken down into easy-to-follow steps, guiding children from basic outlines to the completed image. For example, the worksheet for drawing a firework might include steps such as: Drawing the basic outline of the firework’s body. Adding lines for the fuse and details like patterns or stars on the body. Including facial features (eyes, mouth) for a fun, cartoon-style firework. Colouring the image to match the colour version. These worksheets provide a fun way for children to develop their drawing skills while learning about Bonfire Night traditions. This resource is ideal for integrating art into Bonfire Night-themed lessons, making the festivities both educational and enjoyable!

These three Halloween activities are simple and fun for young children, offering hands-on creative experiences: Halloween Rock/Stone Painting Children paint rocks to look like spooky characters such as ghosts, witches, black cats, monsters, jack-o’-lanterns and spiders. This activity encourages creativity and is easy to set up with paint or markers. Halloween Haunted House Craft Children create their own haunted house. 3 examples are shown. Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe A Halloween-themed version of tic-tac-toe, where children use Halloween cards, counters or plastic figures to play on a grid. It’s a fun, strategic game that can be reused and enjoyed throughout the season.

A Halloween Spelling Wheels Pack designed for KS1 teachers, providing a fun and engaging way to support early spelling during the Halloween season. • Eleven pre-made Spelling Wheels: Each wheel has a Halloween-themed picture clue in the centre. Children use the letters around the wheel to spell the following Halloween-related words: Halloween, skeleton, witch, house, monster, ghost, spider, cat, bat, skull, and treat. • Blank Spelling Wheel: This customisable wheel allows children to create their own Halloween word. They can draw a picture in the centre and arrange the letters around the wheel to form their chosen word. • Reusable Format: The spelling wheels can be cut out and laminated for repeated use, making them a durable and versatile classroom tool. Included Worksheets: Tracing Worksheets: Two worksheets where Halloween words are dotted for children to trace. Children can draw their own matching picture next to each word. Word Wall Worksheet: A collection of all the Halloween words that children can cut out and match to the corresponding wheels. Alternatively, they can check off the words as they spell them on the wheels. Blank Word Wall: This worksheet allows children to write Halloween words of their own. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource for KS2, “Time to Talk about Feelings,” includes 12 sheets, each with 8 colourful cards focusing on a wide range of emotions such as unhappy, sad, angry, proud, happy, afraid, frustrated, tired, cross, sorry, and many more. The cards feature diverse images representing different ages, genders, and cultures, making them inclusive and relatable. Children can use these cards to discuss emotions as a class, in pairs, or in small groups. Suggested activities could include role- play, sorting emotions, creating sentences or stories based on a chosen card, and adding speech bubbles to express the characters feelings. Children could use art materials to represent emotions and match key emotion words to pictures. Links to Me, Ourselves, PSHE, Feelings and Emotions, Speaking and Listening and Emotional Regulation.

For EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and KS1 (Key Stage 1) children. Four Halloween-themed colouring sheets to spark creativity and excitement about the holiday. These resources can be used to introduce children to the concept of Halloween in a fun, engaging way while also helping develop their fine motor skills.

This 6 page resource is designed for KS1 children. Each page focuses on a different autumn animal: fox, deer, mouse, owl, squirrel, and hedgehog. The idea is to break the drawing process down into 6 simple steps that children can follow easily. The resource links to Autumn, Animals, Seasons and art.

This 2 page resource is designed to support teaching key social-emotional topics such as friendship, feelings, and honesty for young learners. Using the short story of ‘Robby and Looty’, children can begin to understand the importance of making good choices, being honest, and considering how their actions affect others. Key Focus Areas: Friendship: Children learn how Robby and Looty are friends but must make better choices together. Discussions can centre around what makes a good friend and how friends help each other make the right decisions. Feelings: The story explores how Robby and Looty feel before and after taking the apples, helping children recognise feelings like guilt, regret, and relief. Teachers can use this to prompt discussions about how actions impact emotions. Honesty: By returning the stolen apples, Robby and Looty show the importance of being honest and making things right. This opens up conversations on why honesty matters and what children can do if they make a mistake. Worksheet: A simple worksheet with key questions is provided which helps children reflect on and write about the story. Role-Playing: Children can act out situations where honesty is important, learning how to apologise and make amends.

Create a fun Halloween experience for children with these easy ideas! Here are some examples of the 12 playful trick-or-treat ideas for the classroom: Mystery Treat Giver: Children leave small treats for classmates anonymously. Halloween Jokes: Share silly Halloween jokes to make friends smile. Mummy Wrap: Wrap pencils in bandages or string to look like mummies. Pumpkin Trail: Follow a pumpkin trail to a spooky surprise or note. Trick the Teacher: Organize a harmless classroom trick to surprise the teacher. Make the Headteacher Smile: Plan a funny trick to make the Headteacher laugh! Follow-up activity: Children can make their own illustrated cards for a class collection, adding their creative spin to each idea. Fun, simple, and perfect for a spooky classroom atmosphere for EYFS and KS1!