Step by step instructions to make a snowy trees picture using chalk or oil pastels.

Step by step instructions to make a pop-up Eid-ul-Fitr card. Text and images courtesy of myramadanfun.com

A role-play assistance sheet designed to be kept in the topic resource box to help teachers and TAs/NNs set up the role-play area with the kids. Suggested resource list and possible scenarios

EYFS topic web on robots covering all areas of learning, apart from PSED

Adult assistance card for supporting role-play. Includes resources, suggested scenarios, vocabulary and extension idea

A mindmap of ideas for cross curricular teaching of Jack and the Beanstalk and Spring for the Early Years.

Different patterned beebot (15x15cm) cards.

An activity plan for a baby-clinic themed role-play

Great ideas if you are planning to set up a florist in your role-play corner.

I have written three extended stories to some Oxford Reading Tree Stage 1 stories. I could not find the original extended stories to these, although they may exist. The stories are for: Who is it?, Six in a bed, and Fun at the beach. I have also attached some other original extended stories, written by Roderick Hunt, that I have typed out, ready for a Shared Reading session.

A song to the tune of Twinkle twinkle little star to thank mums for all they do for us. Words by Laurie Patsalides.

An introduction (based on Scholastic's Festival Facts Holi) ton the Hindu festival of Holi. To be used in conjunction with the story of Prahlad and Holika. Holi is the festival of colours, and is celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder and water.

Mindmap set out in 6 areas of learning + role-play. Road, rail, air and water transport covered. Activity ideas for a vehicle-based topic. Indoor and outdoor activities included.

Mindmap topic planner for all 6 areas of learning. Focussed on general Chinese New Year ideas, plus the Year of the Rabbit.

Topic planner mindmap covering children's experiences of new babies. Activity ideas across the 6 areas of learning, including role-play baby clinic and learning to look after a new baby.

Topic planner mindmap covering Hallowe'en, focussing on book Pumpkin Soup. Non-fiction instructional text - reading, sequencing, writing and doing, as well as other activities.

Topic planner mindmap covering the job of a postal clerk, post-person, Post Office and sorting office roles and role-play, as well as writing opportunities

Early Years topic planner covering the 6 areas of learning, and suggested activities to be covered.

Covers Funnybones (skeleton), Elmer (similarities and differences) and Owl Babies (needs).

Topic planner mindmap to outline mini topic content. Some ideas are adult-led and some child initiated, although this is not indicated here. Hope my plans are of use to others. Happy New Year xx