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Maths Number Mats 1-10 Hands-On Number Practice This set of maths number mats is designed to help children develop a strong understanding of numbers and early maths concepts through engaging, hands-on activities. Each mat focuses on a specific number and provides multiple ways for children to explore and represent it. Children are encouraged to find the focus number on a number line, practise forming the numeral by writing it or using playdough to mould its shape, and count accurately using a tens frame. The mats also include a fun counting activity where children count objects in an image, such as adding the correct number of spots to a ladybird, helping to build one-to-one correspondence. Key benefits: Develops number recognition and understanding of quantity Supports number formation through writing and playdough Builds counting and one-to-one correspondence skills Encourages use of number lines and tens frames Strengthens fine motor skills and hand control Ideal for EYFS classrooms, small group work, interventions, or continuous provision, these maths mats provide a practical and engaging way for children to explore numbers with confidence and enjoyment.
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Play-Doh mats

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This set of 10 playdough mats is designed to support early years learning and SEN learning through hands-on, play-based activities. Each mat features a different theme and learning focus, encouraging children to explore key skills such as counting, early maths, communication and language, and understanding of the world. Children use playdough to complete the activities on each mat, helping to develop fine motor skills, hand strength, and coordination while engaging in meaningful learning. The mats promote creativity, problem-solving, and independence, making them ideal for continuous provision, small group work, or intervention activities. Key benefits: Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination Supports early maths skills Encourages language development and discussion Builds understanding of the world through themed play Engaging, hands-on, and suitable for EYFS and early learners Perfect for classrooms, nurseries, and home learning, these playdough mats make learning fun, interactive, and purposeful.
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CVC picture match

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Phase 2 Phonics CVC Word-to-Picture Matching (Christmas Presents Theme) This resource features a selection of Christmas presents, each decorated with a picture representing a simple Phase 2 CVC word. Children read the CVC word cards and match each one to the present with the corresponding picture. This festive activity supports early phonics skills, including blending, segmenting, and word recognition, while keeping learning fun and engaging. Perfect for phonics centres, literacy rotations, or holiday-themed lessons!
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Gingerbread man counting

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Gingerbread Counting Activity (Numbers 1–20) This resource includes a set of gingerbread men, each labelled with a number from 1 to 20. Children match the correct number of buttons to each gingerbread man by counting out and placing the buttons onto the figure. This hands-on activity helps children practise number recognition, counting skills, and one-to-one correspondence in a fun, festive way. Perfect for maths centres, Christmas activities, or independent learning!
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Winter Fine motor control

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This online educational resource offers a wide collection of winter-themed fine-motor control sheets perfect for early learners. Children can practise pencil control, tracing, and early cutting skills through engaging activities featuring snowflakes, and other seasonal characters. The worksheets include dotted lines to follow, simple cutting paths, shape cutting, and trace-and-draw challenges designed to strengthen hand–eye coordination and build confidence. Easy to download and print, these winter activities make an ideal addition to classroom centres, home learning, or occupational therapy sessions.
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Shared reading

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Shared Reading PowerPoints – Set of 6 Bring story time to life with this collection of seven interactive Shared Reading PowerPoints. It includes: A Rumble in the Jungle How to Catch a Star Little Monkey We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell The Great Paper Caper Each PowerPoint focuses on a different children’s book and guides pupils through a rich, engaging reading experience. The slides are designed to encourage discussion, prediction, and vocabulary development while building a love of reading. Each PowerPoint includes: Front cover exploration – identify the author and illustrator and discuss first impressions. Prediction activity – encourage children to guess what the story might be about using the cover and title. Vocabulary focus – introduce and explore key or unfamiliar words to expand children’s language and understanding. Story time – includes links to online readings of each story so you can enjoy them together. Comprehension questions – reflect on the story, share opinions, and check understanding. In our setting, we focus on one book per week, using these PowerPoints during morning settling time or at home time. This approach allows children to explore each story in depth, develop confidence in discussion, and strengthen their comprehension skills. Perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, home learning, or story-time routines.
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Writing area

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A printable resource designed for the writing area in continuous provision. Includes a title and a variety of writing materials, such as letters or books.
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Firework writing

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A series of 4 lessons where the focus is CVC/CVCC Firework writing using Phase 2 phonics sounds. Each day there is a stimulous for writing and 3 suggested words/sentences that go with each picture. Every day there is a slide with Key Vocab and questions to recap prior learning.
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Ready, Respectful and Safe

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“Ready, Respectful, and Safe” speech bubbles — a printable classroom resource to promote positive behaviour and clear expectations.