A collection of activities to support children learning about the number 4. There are 10 pages showing 120 different ways to encourage number work and creativity. Suitable for EYFS/KS1 and SEND children. Examples are: Draw a Monster with 4 Arms: Encourage children to use their creativity to draw a monster with four arms. This activity reinforces the concept of the number 4 but also allows children to explore their imagination. Paint a Rainbow with 4 Colours: Provide children with paint and ask them to paint a rainbow using only four colours. This activity helps reinforce the concept of the number 4 while also exploring colour mixing and creativity. Make 4 Pipe Cleaner Dogs: Using pipe cleaners, children can create four dog figures. This activity involves counting out the pipe cleaners and following instructions to make each dog, reinforcing the concept of the number 4 through hands-on crafting. Finger Painting with 4 Colours: Set up a finger-painting station with four different colours of paint. Children can use their fingers to create artwork while exploring the concept of the number 4 and mixing colours. Find All the 4s in a Deck of Cards: Provide children with a deck of cards and ask them to find and count all the cards with the number 4 on them. This activity helps reinforce number recognition and counting skills. Survey Who Was Born in April (4th Month of the Year): Conduct a survey among the children to find out who was born in April, the fourth month of the year. This activity introduces data handling, the concept of months and their order in the calendar while focusing on the number 4. Practice 4 Kids Yoga Moves: Teach children four different yoga poses or movements and practice them together. This activity promotes physical activity while reinforcing the concept of the number 4. Count Out 4 Coins: Provide children with a selection of coins and ask them to count out four coins (and add). This hands-on activity helps reinforce counting skills and introduces the concept of money. The resource is in colour and contains pictures and symbols (Boardmaker licenced). Dip in an out when you are looking for inspiration, or use as a unit of work.

This Cross Curricular resource is designed to support teaching and learning about the number 5 in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Key Stage 1 (KS1) and for SEND children. (Boardmaker Licenced). The resource consists of 10 pages, featuring 120 different activities aimed at engaging learners while reinforcing the concept of the number 5. Examples of activities include action rhymes such as “4 Currant Buns” and “5 Fat Sausages;” putting on a 5-minute show for Year 5; collecting 5 stars to earn rewards; and cutting out 5 shapes and arranging them in order of size. Activities span various subject areas, including maths, literacy, art, physical education, music and more, providing a well-rounded approach to learning about the number 5. From relay races and surveys to weather charts, there’s something for every classroom and every child. Dip into the resource for ideas when teaching number 5 or use as a unit of work. Alternatively, children could work in pairs, choose a sheet, and carry out all of the activities on it.

A fun way to teach, or consolidate children’s knowledge of Up and Down. There are 12 sets of card showing Up and Down and children decide which image is showing Up or Down. Cut out and laminate to make sets of cards for children to use and develop their speech and language skills.

A fun way to teach, or consolidate children’s knowledge of Front and Back. There are 6 sets of card showing Front and Back followed by 7 sets where children decide which image is the front and which is the back. Cut out and laminate to make sets of cards for children to use and develop their speech and language skills.

Patterns to help with fine motor control and pencil skills. 40 different patterns, with 2 to a page. Patterns are within circle shapes. Cut out and laminate and add to your writing table / corner. Alternatively, children can use a wide range of media to complete the patterns such as finger paints, felt pens, paints with thick and thin brushes and plasticine. Link with your maths work on circle shapes.

This resource is a set of 32 colour cards for Communication or Behaviour Management. Each card shows a bear indicating what they want. Cut out the cards and laminate them. Add a key ring with the child’s name on to personalise it. Punch a hole through the red dots for your key ring to go through. Choose the cards that are relevant to the child and those activities that you can offer if they request them at the time e.g if food not available to them don’t include the food and drink cards - or have these on a seperate key ring for snack / meal times. There is a blank template of cards for you to make your own relevant to your child’s needs.

Fine motor and handwriting practice activity. 6 pages showing 3 strips of shapes / lines on each page. Children can trace the lines and shapes and cut out the strips when they have finished. Alternatively, print, cut and laminate and add the strips to your writing corner or table and encourage children to trace the lines and shapes with dry markers.

What am I thinking of? A fun, colourful quiz to engage your children in speaking, listening and thinking. Instructions are included with this animated power point. Children are asked questions without giving away the name of the object in the picture and they guess / or locate the answer on the grid. There are 3 sets of pictures which could be used as 3 different activities or as 1 depending on your children and their concentration levels. As children get used to the idea of the quiz, you can begin to engage them in asking the questions. A great treat too, for end of term or the beginning of a new term.

Here are 50 practical ideas for your EYFS / KS1 or / and SEN pupils. These are all everyday things found in the home, school or garden. Each page shows 5 colour pictures with ideas for sorting. These pictures are good to cut out too and add to any jars or collections the children make. Arm yourself with sorting trays such as bun trays, jars, bags, egg boxes or draw inserts/cutlery trays. Children have a range of practical opportunities all around them for sorting in various ways including colour, shape, pattern, sets, texture, taste, smell and feel. ****Remember some items may be unsuitable for small children such as marbles, without careful supervision.

2 worksheets showing numbers from 0 to 5. Children match numbers to number hand signs, numbers to number words and numbers to leaves.

This resource is for children learning to recognise, sound and write the letter A in capital and lower case forms. There are 10 worksheets, 5 colour and 5 black and white. The colour sheets can be laminated and put into the writing corner for children to go over the outlines with dry markers. The black and white sheets can be used as worksheets and children can use a range of media to form the capital and lower case A. Activity sheets 1 8 capital A letters 2 8 lower case a letters 3 6 capital and lower case letters 4 6 capital letters with a picture of an object beginning with A next to each one 5 6 lower case letters with a picture of an object beginning with a next to each one The letters can also be used for cutting out and for adding to phonics displays.

20 different childrens faces showing a range of emotions / expressions. Each page shows a colour card and a black and white one. Cut out and laminate and use in your PSHE lessons or when learning about Ourselves. The cards can be used as visual aids, for displays or for painting or colouring. Link to your work about mental health. Encourages children to recognise and verbalise/indicate how they feel.

Assessment sheets based on the alphabet / initial sounds. Sheet 1 - Children match the upper and lower case letters of the alphabet. Sheet 2 - Children match lower case initial sounds to pictures. Sheet 3 - Children match upper case initial sounds to pictures. Sheets 4 - 7 - Handwriting practice sheets. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.

A set of resources for EYFS children. Suitable also for SEND pupils and KS1. There are 12 colour picture cards related to the Royal family and these are duplicated in black and white on page 2. Page 3 asks children to draw the Union Jack. Page 4 asks children to design a commemorative stamp for the occasion of the King’s Coronation. Page 5 is a colouring sheet using symbols from the picture cards. *Boarmaker licenced. *

A week of Fine Motor Control planning for Early Learners children giving a different idea for each day of the week. Planning includes learning objectives, resources and descriptions of the activities. The first page of the resource is a sample page with ‘sample planning’ written across. The second page is the actual planning grid without the writing. Suitable too, for children with specific learning difficulties.

This a set of planning and activities that includes learning objectives, resources and assessment. It uses Boardmaker symbols and is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced. The planning is based on the delightful book by Julia Donaldson. ‘The Hippo has a Hat’. The activities link to literacy - story, rhyme and handwriting. They also link in well with animals and clothing for your topic work. Activities include: Rhyme recognition and word matching, word tracing and drawing, creative arts and drama. You can use the planning and resources for a complete lesson or unit of work or dip in to Story sessions.

These planning sheets for using playdough with young learners offers teachers a structured approach to foster creativity, enhance motor skills, and integrate cross-curricular themes. The sheets will save preparation time, introduce new learning methods, ensure classroom safety, and facilitate differentiation and sensory learning. In essence, the planning sheets are designed to elevate the experience of using playdough in the classroom. The resources link to SEND and Sensory exploration and activities. This collection of planning resources for teachers or parents includes: 8 Pages of Planning sheets as outlined below: 1.Making Dough with Nursery and Reception children -5 ideas for making different types of dough e.g. glitter and salt dough. 2.Keeping Dough fresh for Nursery and Reception children - 5 ways to maximise the life of your dough. 3.Types of Dough to Make or Buy - including descriptions and use, sources and safety issues. 4/5/6. Set 1 to 3 - Fifteen ideas for working with dough for Nursery and Reception children - ideas set out in a table with headings, activity, support needed, resources, objectives and age of the children. 7. Useful Tools for working with Dough - a list of tools such as a patterned roller and dough cutters, their purpose and benefits. 8. Five Playdough Mats and Activity Ideas including an example worksheet for each theme. You can use these sheets or they can act as inspiration for making your own.

A resource to encourage children to think and talk about the difference between on and off. This includes things that are switched on and off, and things that are placed or positioned on or off such as apples on the tree and plants on the steps.

4 worksheets showing shapes within shapes for children to trace around to improve their fine motor control.