Shapes in the Environment 2D Shape Recognition Cards | EYFS A collection of 40 cards designed to encourage children to recognise and explore shapes in the world around them. The cards feature 10 shapes, each represented by a simple shape and three real-world examples. Suggested uses Shape matching: Match everyday objects to their corresponding 2D shapes. Shape hunts: Find and identify shapes within the photographs and the environment. Sorting: Group cards according to their shapes. Mathematical talk: Encourage children to describe, compare and explain the shapes they notice. Some shapes are less immediately obvious, encouraging children to look closely, discuss their observations and develop their mathematical vocabulary. Preparation: Print, cut out and laminate if desired.

Where’s the Baby? is a fun, easy-to-follow EYFS Nativity play script for Nursery and Reception, featuring simple dialogue, familiar songs and flexible casting. The children are searching for baby Jesus, meeting shepherds, kings, angels and animals along the way. But there’s a surprise - the baby has been sleeping in the manger all along! Designed with young children in mind, this Nativity uses repetition, humour and familiar nursery rhyme tunes to help everyone feel confident taking part. What’s included: A complete six-page Nativity script with song lyrics and stage directions, supplied as a ready-to-print PDF and an editable Word document. Short, repetitive lines that are easy for young children to learn Songs set to familiar nursery rhyme tunes Flexible roles that can be shared between individuals or groups Simple staging and costume requirements Helpful notes for teachers Perfect for: Nursery and Reception (ages 3–5) EYFS Christmas performances Schools and settings with larger or mixed-confidence groups Teachers looking for a manageable, enjoyable Nativity without complicated staging Running time: Approximately 15–30 minutes, depending on song choices and adaptations. Originally adapted and performed with 60 Reception children, this script can easily be adjusted for different group sizes. A simple, joyful Nativity with a lovely ending: “Shhh! Don’t wake the baby!”

Seasons Wheel – Interactive Months and Seasons Activity Help children explore the months of the year and the changing seasons with this colourful, interactive Seasons Wheel. Perfect for EYFS and KS1, this printable resource encourages children to recognise the 12 months, identify the four seasons and explore how they change throughout the year. What’s included: Northern Hemisphere seasons wheel Southern Hemisphere seasons wheel Black and red arrow options Simple assembly instructions Colourful four-season tree illustration How to use: Print and cut out the wheel and arrow, then attach the arrow to the centre using a split pin so that it can turn. Ideal for classroom displays, calendar activities, discussions about seasonal changes and learning the months of the year. Format: Three-page printable PDF.

Copy My Grid – EYFS Spatial Awareness Activity A free printable activity designed to develop children’s spatial awareness, visual discrimination and positional language. This resource includes three grid-copying challenges of increasing difficulty, using 3 × 3 and 4 × 4 grids. Children are encouraged to observe the coloured squares and recreate their positions on a blank grid using coloured cubes or counters. The simple My turn / Your turn format supports adult modelling before children attempt the activity independently. Ideal for Reception and EYFS continuous provision, maths activities, small-group work or individual challenges. Includes: 3 printable A4 activity sheets in PDF format.