This is a set of 10 football-themed counting worksheets for EYFS and Year 1, plus an answer key. The pages cover counting objects to 5 and counting objects to 10, so you can use the first half with children who are still securing smaller numbers and the second half with those ready to move on. Each level has the same five activity types: Match groups of objects to the right number by drawing a line Count the objects and say or write the number in the box Count the objects and tick the correct number Count a mixed group of objects and record each total in a table Draw 1 more and 1 less for each group of objects The objects are footballs, football shirts, pitches, trophies, whistles, boots and goal nets. Objects are laid out in rows, in groups and scattered across the page, so children practise counting in different arrangements. Why you might use it It gives children practice in counting objects, matching quantities to numerals and finding 1 more and 1 less. The activities are varied enough to keep children interested, and the theme works well for children who enjoy football. Because there are two levels, you can use the pages for differentiation within one class or across a year group. The pages suit maths areas, small groups, morning work, assessment or homework. The answer key is included, so the pages can be marked quickly or used by a teaching assistant or parent. Print the pages you need and use them together or separately. The “say or write” pages can also be used as speaking and listening activities.

Football Maths Worksheets | Missing Numbers to 10, 20, 50 and 100 | Reasoning & Problem Solving Make maths practice more engaging with this collection of football-themed missing number, reasoning and problem-solving activities. This resource is designed to help children develop confidence with numbers and place value through familiar football scenarios, including team scores, shirt numbers, football cards, training cones and stadium seats. What’s included? Missing Number Grids Missing numbers to 10 Missing numbers to 20 Missing numbers to 50 Missing numbers to 100 Reasoning and Problem Solving Football-themed number and place value questions Comparing and ordering numbers Identifying and correcting mistakes Exploring tens and ones Addition and subtraction in practical contexts Finding missing numbers and solving number problems Greater Depth Challenges Finding all possible answers Solving number puzzles using clues Exploring number relationships Working systematically to find different solutions Explaining and justifying mathematical thinking Ideal for: Reception and Year 1 and Year 2 Number and place value practice Maths interventions and small groups Independent activities and early finishers Maths challenges and greater depth opportunities Football-themed maths lessons The activities cover a range of number skills, making them useful for children working at different stages of their mathematical development. A fun way to bring a little football excitement into your maths lessons!

27 phonics support cards covering every Phase 3 grapheme, in progression order from j, v, w, x, y, z, zz and qu through to ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, igh, oa, oo (long and short), ar, or, ur, ow, oi, ear, air, ure and er. They are designed for small group or one-to-one phonics intervention with children who need extra practice with Phase 3 sounds, and they work alongside any systematic synthetic phonics programme, including Letters and Sounds. Each card includes: The focus grapheme Previously taught sounds for quick recall Real words and one alien word for decoding and blending, with sound buttons Two pictures for sounding out and spelling practice A silly sentence to read, using decodable words A “how to use the cards” page explains each step, so a teaching assistant or volunteer can use them without any preparation. Scripted prompts for the adult to read aloud are also included. They can be stuck to the back of each card. The cards are A4, or they can be reduced to print two to a page to save paper. Suitable for Reception, Year 1 and older children who are still working on Phase 3. Useful for TAs, teachers, SENCOs and tutors, and for catch-up and intervention groups.

Make Christmas writing meaningful and engaging with this differentiated Letter to Santa Writing Pack for EYFS and Key Stage 1. This festive resource includes a range of thoughtfully differentiated templates to support children at different stages of writing development, from drawing and mark making to composing simple sentences and extended independent writing. Includes: Simple letter templates for Reception and emerging writers Differentiated writing frames Reflection prompts about kindness and achievements Christmas wish list activities Speaking and listening prompt cards Opportunities for drawing, sentence writing and independent composition Perfect for: EYFS Reception Year 1 Christmas literacy lessons Continuous provision Writing centres Morning work and seasonal activities Designed to encourage children’s creativity, reflection and purposeful writing during the festive season.

Phase 2 CVC Words – Sounding Out and Blending | 3 Levels of Differentiation Support early phonics development with these low-stimulation CVC word sounding-out activities, designed to help children practise segmenting and blending simple words using a calm, uncluttered layout and muted colours. With three levels of differentiation, children can develop their confidence with sounding out CVC words at a level of support that suits their needs. What’s included? Greater independence: Children practise sounding out and blending with reduced support. Writing frames are blank. Initial sound support: Children are given the initial sound to help them work out the CVC word. Initial and final sound support: Children are given the initial and final sounds, helping them focus on identifying the middle sound and blending the word. Why use these activities? Muted colours and a simple, uncluttered design to keep the focus on learning. Differentiated support to help children build confidence and work towards greater independence. Opportunities to practise identifying sounds, segmenting and blending CVC words. Flexible use for adult-led phonics sessions, small-group work, intervention or independent practice. Ideal for: EYFS, Reception, Phase 2 phonics, early reading, phonics intervention and additional blending practice. These activities are suitable for use in school or at home to provide focused practice with early decoding skills.

Keep Year 1 pupils practising their maths skills with this festive collection of Christmas-themed maths worksheets, designed for KS1. This resource provides a clear progression from missing numbers and number sequences through to addition, subtraction, word problems and reasoning, with activities covering numbers to 20, 50 and 100. What’s included? Missing Numbers Missing numbers to 20 Missing numbers to 50 Missing numbers to 100 Number sequence practice Addition Addition within 20 Addition within 50 Addition within 100 Christmas-themed visual number sentences Word Problems Addition and subtraction within 10 Addition and subtraction within 20 Addition and subtraction within 100 Simple Christmas-themed reasoning problems Also included: Answer key Differentiated activities Clear, child-friendly layouts Festive Christmas theme Ready-to-print PDF worksheets Perfect for: Year 1 maths KS1 maths Christmas maths activities December maths lessons Independent practice Morning work Maths intervention Early finishers Homework Revision and consolidation The activities gradually increase in difficulty, making this a useful resource for differentiated Christmas maths practice while keeping the focus firmly on key number and calculation skills. A festive way to keep children practising important maths skills in the run-up to Christmas!

Suitable for Year 1 and Year 2 children, make practising numbers to 100 more engaging with this Halloween-themed missing numbers resource, designed to develop number recognition, number sequences and early place value understanding. With 9 activity sheets across 3 levels of challenge, children can work at an appropriate level while developing confidence with numbers to 100. The activities also provide opportunities to apply 1 more and 1 less and explain their mathematical thinking. Includes: 3 levels of differentiated missing-number activities Missing numbers on number grids to 100 Reasoning questions requiring children to explain their thinking Problem-solving activities with more than one possible answer Opportunities to practise 1 more, 1 less and number sequences Answer key included Perfect for: Place value and number to 100 Number recognition and sequencing 1 more and 1 less Maths reasoning and problem solving Differentiated maths activities Independent work or maths stations Small-group intervention and consolidation Year 1 and Year 2 A useful low-prep resource for Year 1 and Year 2 autumn/Halloween maths, with built-in differentiation so children can practise the same key concepts at different levels of challenge.

Is your mud kitchen full of enthusiastic little chefs who aren’t quite sure what to make? These recipe cards are here to help! This pack contains 7 photo-led mud kitchen recipe cards, each with simple step-by-step pictures and short, easy-to-read instructions. Children can follow along independently, or you can read them together. They work brilliantly for encouraging mixing, pouring, scooping and grating, and they get children talking about what they’re doing (and why their mud pizza definitely needs more twigs). Recipes included: Petal Pie The Mud Shake Leaf Pie Fairy Rock Buns Oozy Mud Cakes Marvellous Mud Pizza Ultimate Autumn Stew Real photos of real mud kitchen creations, so children can see exactly what they’re aiming for Simple, repetitive language (add, mix, scoop, spoon, strain) that supports early vocabulary Made from natural, free or low-cost resources like mud, water, leaves, twigs, bark and berries Easy to laminate and hang up in your mud kitchen, or pop on a ring for a recipe book Open-ended enough that children can follow the recipe or go off-piste with their own ideas How to use them: Print, laminate and display them in your mud kitchen or outdoor area. You could put them in a tray for children to choose from, or use them as a prompt when you’re modelling language. They’re a lovely way to enhance your continuous provision, and they support Communication and Language, Physical Development, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. Please note: Some recipes include grated chalk and natural items such as berries, so appropriate adult supervision is recommended. You MUST risk assess according to your setting’s policies. Format: PDF, 7 single-page cards, A6 size.

9 Halloween maths slides for Rec/Year 1 to practise missing numbers to 20, with hidden number grids, reasoning questions and problem-solving puzzles. Wanda Witch, Gus Ghost, Bella Bat and Zac Zombie are on hand to make October maths a bit more fun for your Rec/Y1 class (and a bit more thoughtful). Why use it? Missing number tasks are a KS1 staple, but they can easily turn into “fill in the gap, tick, next!” This pack covers the same important skill (knowing what comes before, after and between numbers to 20) but gets children talking about it. The characters keep making claims, and it’s the children’s job to decide who’s right and prove it. What’s inside? 9 slides in three types: Hidden number grids (3): characters cover some of the numbers on a 1 to 20 grid and children write them in the table. They get trickier each time, with 5, then 7, then 8 hidden numbers. Is Wanda right?" reasoning (3): a character says something (sometimes wrong!) and children explain why, including one that uses “one more than” and “one less than”. Problem-solving puzzles (3): clue-based challenges using “one more than” and “between”, plus a covered-pumpkin puzzle with more than one answer. When could you use it? Halloween week, or throughout October and the autumn term As a starter or a main task on the board Morning work or early finishers Small group or intervention work Show it on the board or print it, whichever suits your class. Skills covered: number order to 20, one more and one less, between, counting on and back, explaining your reasoning. An answer key is included, with common misconceptions to listen out for.

A set of six Halloween-themed counting worksheets for EYFS (Reception) and Year 1. Children count pumpkins, witch hats, ghosts, bats, potion bottles and Frankenstein’s monsters, and record their answers in three different ways. Two levels Counting objects to 5 (3 pages) Counting objects to 10 (3 pages) Three activity types at each level Say or write the number – count a row of objects and say the number aloud or write it in the box. Tick the correct number – count the objects, then choose the right number from three options. Count and record in a table – count each kind of object in a mixed picture and write the number in the table. Objects begin in neat rows and then appear scattered or in arrays, so children practise counting one-to-one and keeping track of what they have counted. How they can be used Independent or adult-led maths tasks Maths area or continuous provision Differentiation – counting to 5 for children who are still securing early counting, counting to 10 for more confident counters or as consolidation in Year 1 A quick check of who can count reliably to 5 and to 10 Answer key included.

Make learning to rhyme fun, simple and ready to teach! Looking for easy-to-use activities to help children recognise rhyming words? This EYFS rhyming pack gives you a variety of practical activities to support early phonological awareness, listening skills and vocabulary — without spending your planning time creating worksheets from scratch. Designed for use in Reception, nursery and early years settings, this printable resource is ideal for adult-led activities, small-group work, phonics warm-ups or extra practice at home. WHAT’S INCLUDED? This pack includes 7 printable activity pages: Rhyming dominoes – cut out and match words that rhyme. Draw-a-line matching – connect rhyming words. Tick the rhyming words – identify words that rhyme. Find the odd one out – spot the word that doesn’t rhyme. Finish the rhyming sentence – complete simple sentences using rhyming words. WHY TEACHERS WILL FIND IT USEFUL Provides variety without the need to plan several separate activities. Helps children listen carefully to word endings and recognise rhyming patterns. Offers opportunities for children to talk about words, explain their choices and practise saying rhymes aloud. Includes both cut-and-match and written activities. Can be used for whole-class input, adult-led groups, independent practice or reinforcement at home. IDEAL FOR EYFS and Reception Nursery and preschool Early literacy and phonological awareness Small-group intervention and additional practice Home learning A simple, practical addition to your early literacy resources — ready to print and use. Please note: This is a printable PDF resource. Adult support may be helpful for children who are still developing their awareness of rhyme.

Differentiated Missing Number Activities to 20 – Nature‑Themed , EYFS, Year 1 & Year 2 Boost number confidence with this differentiated missing‑number resource to 20, designed with a calming nature theme to support early maths learning across EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2. Perfect for teaching number order, counting forwards and backwards, and place value, this pack blends structured practice with rich reasoning and problem‑solving tasks. What’s included 9 Sheets in total Differentiated missing‑number tables (to 20) Ideal for whole‑class teaching or targeted interventions. Children complete number sequences with increasing challenge, supporting progression from simple counting to deeper number understanding. Reasoning questions Characters such as Bess Bee make mistakes that pupils must spot and explain. These tasks encourage mathematical talk, justification and identifying misconceptions — key mastery skills in KS1. Problem‑solving challenges Gardeners, squirrels and nature‑themed clues help children work out missing numbers using logic and inference. Great for developing systematic thinking and strengthening number sense. Calm, EYFS‑friendly nature visuals Flowers, bees and leaves create an inviting environment that supports focus without overstimulation — ideal for Reception and lower‑ability Year 1 learners. Perfect for: Year 1 place value and number order EYFS counting and early number sense Year 2 fluency, reasoning and mastery consolidation Independent tasks, morning work, continuous provision, small‑group interventions or homework. This resource offers clear progression, built‑in differentiation, and engaging reasoning prompts

Missing Numbers to 20, 50 and 100 – Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Maths Make practising counting, number recognition and number sequences engaging with these colourful, nature-themed missing number activities. Children identify hidden numbers within sequences and record their answers in a table. With activities covering numbers to 20, 50 and 100, there are different levels of challenge to support differentiation. Ideal for: Reception and Year 1 maths Missing number and number sequence practice Counting and number recognition Number order and number sense Maths continuous provision Independent or small-group work Intervention and catch-up Maths consolidation Greater depth challenge Use for independent practice, maths stations, early morning work, intervention or assessment. A simple, low-preparation resource to help children develop confidence with counting, number sequences and identifying missing numbers. Why teachers will love it ✔ Colourful, child-friendly nature-themed design ✔ Easy to print and use ✔ Minimal preparation required ✔ Suitable for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 ✔ Useful for whole-class, small-group or independent work ✔ Flexible enough for continuous provision, intervention or consolidation ✔ Provides different levels of challenge without requiring completely different activities A simple and engaging way to give children repeated practice with counting, number recognition, number sequences and identifying missing numbers.

A simple, powerful EYFS tool designed to strengthen high‑quality interactions, support professional noticing, and deepen practitioner understanding of children’s learning behaviours. This resource provides clear “I noticed…” prompts that help adults tune into children’s play, language, and engagement — making observations more meaningful, more consistent, and more closely aligned with the EYFS ethos. There are observation prompts - a wide range. Each one is designed to support professional noticing, reflective practice, and high‑quality interactions Suitable for CPD, staff training, induction, and everyday EYFS observation work Perfect for: Early Years teachers Nursery practitioners Childminders Students and trainees Settings developing a shared language around observation and interaction Use it during free‑flow play, continuous provision, outdoor learning, or small‑group work to support: Professional noticing Sensitive interactions Accurate formative assessment Reflective practice Staff training and induction The prompts are designed to be quick, accessible, and immediately usable, helping adults capture what matters most: children’s thinking, exploration, and early learning behaviours. This resource is ideal for settings wanting to: Build confidence in observation Strengthen adult‑child interactions Support new staff or trainees Develop a consistent approach to noticing and responding to learning Embed reflective practice across the team Clear, simple, and rooted in EYFS principles — this is a practical tool that lifts the quality of everyday interactions.

Lesson plan from Autumn term 1. Instructions starting with using bossy words (imperative verbs) building up to writing sentences on washing hands. Notebook file to go with LP.

This is a lovely number story called The Two of Everything by Lily Toy Hong. I have created a ppt version of the story. It tells the tale of Mr and Mrs Haktak who find a magical pot in which everything they put in is doubled! It is a great introduction to doubling especially in Early Years or Year 1. Ask the children to work out how many objects will come out of the pot as you read through the story. They will pick up the idea quickly! If you can, have a simple bag/sack that could be used alongside and ask the children to help you to work out what double would be if the sack was magic like the pot in the story!

A selection of different resources that are useful when teaching Ancient Greece as a topic. Most appropriate to Lower KS2 but would be useful for any class studying Ancient Greece! Includes: *** SPaG conjunctions** activity using characters from the Greek myths *** Comprehension and/or fact book ** activity all about the Olympic Games Be the teacher improving our writing activity designed to get children thinking about what to include in their writing and look out for spelling mistakes. Greek myth word search Greek gods word search Design a Greek mask activity for use alongside a DT project or as a one off with link below to useful images