Explore everyday shapes with PonyABC & Friends in this free EYFS printable pack for nursery, preschool and Reception. Children discover circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, stars, hearts and ovals through friendly felt illustrations, familiar nursery objects and outdoor discoveries. The pack includes A4 teaching cards, 27 small picture and word cards, five playful activity sheets, an A3 shape poster and two pages of practical adult guidance. Try a shape hunt, match outlines to pictures, build a shape picture and notice shapes around the room. Children can look, point, sign, speak, draw or use their own AAC system. Activities are flexible, inclusive and suitable for ages three to five. No scores, rewards, races or required writing. Print and play together.

Explore everyday weather with PonyABC & Friends in this gentle, printable EYFS pack. Clear picture cards introduce sunshine, clouds, rain, wind, snow and changing conditions, alongside practical choices about outdoor clothing and comfort. Children can look, point, sign, use AAC or talk about what they notice. The pack includes A4 teaching cards, 27 small vocabulary cards, five simple play activities, an A3 display poster and two pages of adult guidance. Activities encourage observing real weather, matching pictures, choosing useful items and making a class weather display without tests or rewards. Designed for British nurseries, it supports different sensory needs, languages and experiences. All pictures are reusable, and the materials work without audio, devices or specialist equipment.

Wrapping Up Warm EYFS winter clothes cards and activities help young children explore coats, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, wellies, puddle suits and coat pegs with PonyABC & Friends. This free, inclusive printable pack for ages 3 to 5 is about getting ready to go outside on a cold or wet day. The animals stay undressed, and each item of clothing is shown on its own. What is inside The A4 teaching PDF has a cover, twelve teaching cards, a Winter Clothes Words page, a My Outside Choices page and two pages of notes for adults. Each card pairs a clear picture with one short sentence for children, a Talk about it question and a practical Adult tip. The small-card PDF holds 27 picture and word cards, nine to a page, for matching, sorting and choosing. The activity PDF has five gentle activities: Find the Winter Clothes, Which Might Help?, Find a Pair, My Outside Clothes Plan and My Comfort Choices. The A3 poster, Wrapping Up Warm: My Way!, shows six clothing pictures with the line Look, Choose, Try, Ask for help. How to use it Teach first with the large cards, the word page and the poster, then play with the small cards and activity sheets. Use the pictures, or real and safe clothing if you wish. There is no single correct outfit or dressing order, and no child has to put on, try on or take off clothing to join in. The activities are invitations, not tests: there are no scores, rewards or required answers, and more than one answer can work. Inclusion and SEN Children can look, point, sign, use eye gaze, home languages, partner-assisted choices or their own AAC. Asking for help, waiting and saying not now are all shown as valid choices. Breaks are always fine. The notes respect cultural clothing, adapted garments, mobility and sensory needs. The pictures are not standard AAC symbols and show no people. Safety Adults supervise outdoor preparation and check the weather, safe fit and temperature. The notes cover overheating, loose scarves and cords near play equipment, slippery wet or icy ground, and supervised scissors and cut-outs. No child is asked to explain family resources. EYFS links Physical Development (managing clothing and self-care), Personal, Social and Emotional Development (independence, comfort and choice), Communication and Language (winter clothing words) and Understanding the World (seasonal change). Printing Print at actual size on A4; the poster fits A3 or A4. This is a paper resource with no audio, and it cannot be read by a talking pen. Suitable for nursery, preschool, reception, childminders, SEN settings and home learning, ages 3 to 5.

Calm corner EYFS picture cards and gentle activities help young children explore quiet time, breaks and calm-down choices with PonyABC & Friends. This free, inclusive printable pack for ages 3 to 5 covers cushions, books, soft sensory tools, gentle light, waiting with help, showing when things feel too much and coming back when ready. A calm corner is always a choice, never a punishment. What is inside The A4 teaching PDF has a cover, twelve teaching cards, a Calm Choice Words page, a My Calm Corner Choices page and two pages of adult notes. Each card pairs a clear picture with one short line for children, a Talk about it question and an Adult tip. The small-card PDF has 27 picture and word cards, nine to a page, for sorting, choosing and play. The activity PDF has five activities: Find the Calm Things, My Calm Choices, A Gentle Breathing Idea, When Things Feel Too Much and My Calm Corner Plan. An A3 poster, Calm Corner: My Choice!, shows six calm choices with the line Notice, Choose, Ask, Take a break. How to use it Teach first with the large cards, the word page and the poster, then move on to play with the small cards and activity sheets. Set up a calm space that is open, visible and close to an adult. Children may choose one thing, many things or nothing at all, and “not now” is always fine. There are no scores, rewards, timers or right answers. Inclusion and SEN Children can look, point, sign, use eye gaze, a home language or their own AAC, or simply watch. Some children calm down through movement, sound or company, and that is welcome too. No child has to sit still, be silent or breathe in a set way. The felt-style pictures show no people and are not standard AAC symbols. Safety The adult notes explain how to keep the space supervised, and never locked, closed in or used as time-out. Check sensory tools for secure caps, choking risks, allergens and cords. Avoid flashing lights and loud surprise noises. Ear defenders are an option, not a rule. A sand timer is only an optional cue and must never delay comfort or care. EYFS links Personal, Social and Emotional Development (self-regulation, managing feelings and relationships), Communication and Language (asking for help and describing likes) and Physical Development (body awareness and comfortable rest). Printing Print at actual size on A4; the poster fits A3 or A4. This is a paper resource with no audio, and it cannot be read by a talking pen. Suitable for nursery, preschool, reception, childminders, SEN settings and home learning, ages 3 to 5.

Free Christmas decoration crafts for EYFS (ages 3–5) from PonyABC & Friends. Six big, simple printable projects: a bauble, a star, a stocking, a Christmas tree, a snowflake and a gift-shaped decoration, with optional PonyABC & Friends hanging-character designs. Each project includes a clear colour-in template and a coloured finished example. Children can colour, choose, point or make with adult help. All separate craft pieces are designed to be large (at least 6 cm across their shortest dimension), with bold cut lines and a no-cut tear-and-stick alternative. No glitter, tiny pieces, reward charts or pressure to finish. Adults do cutting, hole punching and hanging; keep strings and decorations out of reach of children. Includes 12 teaching/craft pages, two choice/vocabulary pages, 27 picture/word cards, five gentle activities, an A3 poster and matching inclusive adult guidance. Secular and welcoming to families who celebrate differently or not at all. Free printable, CC BY-ND 4.0; paper only, no talking-pen audio.

People Who Help Us EYFS role play cards and activities help young children meet familiar community helpers with PonyABC & Friends. This free, inclusive printable pack explores firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, vets and postal workers through friendly toy vehicles, tools and buildings rather than pictures of people. Jobs are for everyone, and no child needs to dress up, speak or perform. What is inside The A4 teaching PDF has a cover, twelve numbered teaching cards, a Helping Jobs Words page, a Choose a Pretend Role page and two pages of notes for adults. Every card pairs a clear picture with one short sentence for children, an open Talk about it question and a practical Adult tip. The small-card PDF holds twenty-seven picture and word cards, nine to a page, including a fire engine, police car, ambulance, stethoscope, pet carrier and post box, plus choice cards such as Help please, Ask a grown-up, Watch, Pretend and Not now. The activity PDF has five gentle activities: Find the Helpers’ Things, My Role-Play Badge, Dress-up and Role Cards, Who Might Help? and Our Pretend Helping Place. An A3 poster shows six helper pictures with the line Notice, Choose, Pretend, Ask a grown-up. How to use it Teach first with the large cards, the word page and the poster, then move on to role play with the small cards and activity sheets. Children can cut out prop pictures to hold up, draw their own pretend badge, match a gentle pretend problem to a helper’s things, or choose a place for a pretend clinic, fire station, post office or pet-care corner. There are no scores, rewards, races or right answers, and children can watch, take a break or change roles at any time. Inclusion and SEN Children can take part by looking, pointing, signing, using eye gaze, home languages, partner-assisted choices or their own AAC. Jobs are presented as gender-neutral, and the adult notes remind practitioners not to assume that children know the same services or wish to share experiences. The felt-style illustrations contain no people, no dressed animals and no real emergency service markings. Safety Emergency conversations focus on one calm message: tell a trusted grown-up when you need help. The pack does not teach children to phone 999, practise emergency calls or act out frightening rescues. The adult notes cover pretend tools only, no weapons or handcuffs, safe paper headbands without staples or pins, never touching another child without permission, and supervising scissors. EYFS links Understanding the World (people, communities and occupations), Communication and Language (role-play vocabulary and questions), Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Expressive Arts and Design (pretend play). Printing Print at actual size on A4; the poster fits A3 or A4. Suitable for nursery, preschool, reception, childminders, SEN settings and home learning, ages 3 to 5.

Little Helpers EYFS picture cards and play activities invite young children to explore small, optional helping jobs with PonyABC & Friends. This free, inclusive printable pack introduces putting toys away, watering a plant, wiping a table, hanging up a coat, helping to set a snack table, caring for a class pet with grown-ups and sorting socks by colour. It is about choice and belonging, not chores, and never assumes what a child does at home. What is inside The A4 teaching PDF has a cover, twelve numbered teaching cards, a Little Helping Words page, a My Helping Choices page and two pages of notes for adults. Each card has a picture, a short sentence, a Talk about it question and an Adult tip. The small-card PDF holds twenty-seven picture and word cards, nine to a page, for matching, sorting, choosing and small-world play, including Help please, Watch, Break and Not now. The activity PDF has five gentle activities: Find the Helping Things, Where Could It Go?, My Little Helping Choice, Sorting by Colour and Our Helping Story. An A3 poster, Little Helpers: My Way!, shows six helping pictures with the line Notice, Choose, Help, Take a break. How to use it Teach with the large cards and poster, then play with the small cards and sheets. Offer a job, never demand one. Watching, suggesting an idea or saying not now all count, and a child can change their mind at any time. The activities are invitations, not tests: there are no chore charts, stickers, prizes, scores or required completion, and more than one sensible answer is always welcome. Inclusion and SEN Children can take part by looking, pointing, signing, using eye gaze, home languages, partner-assisted choices or their own AAC. The adult notes suggest reachable surfaces, seated roles, adapted tools and picture-only participation, and remind practitioners to avoid gendered jobs, ability assumptions and comparisons. A child’s no is always respected. The felt-style pictures show objects, not people, and are not standard AAC symbols. Safety Adults stay responsible for hygiene, cleaning, lifting, food and animal care. The notes cover keeping detergents, sprays, disinfectants, hot water, sharp or breakable items and electrical appliances away from children, adult control of a class pet’s feeding and welfare, choosing safe, known plants, and following allergy, choking, sanitation and individual care plans at snack time. EYFS links PSED, Physical Development, Communication and Language, and Understanding the World (plants and living things). Printing Print at actual size on A4; the poster fits A3 or A4. Suitable for nursery, preschool, reception, childminders, SEN settings and home learning, ages 3 to 5.

Explore bedtime, rest and familiar evening routines with PonyABC & Friends through gentle picture cards for UK nursery and early-years settings. Children can notice pyjamas, a favourite book, a comfortable sleep space, asking for help, quiet choices and waking up. This resource does not tell families what time children must sleep or assume everyone has the same home routine. What is included: Twelve A4 teaching cards, each with a short child sentence, a “Talk about it” question and an adult tip Two extra teaching pages: Bedtime Words and My Rest Choices Twenty-seven small picture cards (nine per page) Five printable activities: Find the Quiet Things, My Quiet Choices, Night or Morning?, Make a Gentle Story and My Comfortable Space An A3 poster (also prints on A4) Two pages of adult guidance on safer sleep, inclusion and printing Children can take part by looking, pointing, signing, speaking or using their own AAC. Adults are reminded to follow current safer-sleep advice, individual care plans and setting safeguarding procedures. There are no sleep targets, rewards, compulsory disclosures or pressure to fall asleep. EYFS links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development (managing self, wellbeing); Communication and Language (familiar routines and vocabulary); Physical Development (health and self-care). Paper only: no audio. Free to print for classroom use.

Explore familiar ways of getting around with PonyABC & Friends. These inclusive UK EYFS visual cards introduce buses, trains, cars, bicycles, walking, wheels, stops and safe travel choices, without assuming every family owns a car or travels the same way. What is included: Twelve A4 teaching cards, each with a short child sentence, a “Talk about it” question and an adult tip Two extra teaching pages: Transport Words and My Journey Choices Twenty-seven small picture cards (nine per page) Five printable activities: Find the Vehicles, What Has Wheels?, Where Might It Go?, A Safe Waiting Place and My Travel Story An A3 poster (also prints on A4) Two pages of adult guidance on road safety, inclusion and printing Children can take part through pictures, pointing, signing, home languages and their own AAC. Road, platform and vehicle safety are discussed with adult supervision; there are no unsupervised road-crossing tasks, competitions or required travel stories. The friendly illustrations contain no people and do not show real road signs or official safety instructions. EYFS links: Understanding the World (people, communities, local environments and technology); Communication and Language (naming, comparing, describing); Personal, Social and Emotional Development (choices and safety). Paper only: no audio. Free to print for classroom use.

Help young children explore getting dressed with gentle, practical picture cards and play activities for UK early years settings. PonyABC & Friends introduces familiar clothes, simple choices and the everyday language of putting on and taking off. Children can look, point, sign, use their own AAC, or try with real clothes when ready. The pack includes twelve A4 teaching cards, two extra teaching pages, twenty-seven small vocabulary cards, five printable activities, an A3 poster and two pages of adult guidance. It supports independence without rushing, forced participation or reward charts. Adults can adapt each step for mobility, sensory preferences, weather and family routines. Free to print for classroom use. All materials are paper-based: no audio, and no talking pen required.

Look closely with PonyABC & Friends in this playful EYFS visual discrimination pack. Children explore eight colourful felt-style scenes, searching for objects, colours, shapes and details using a simple printed “Can you find…?” list. Rather than relying on two nearly identical pictures, the activities use one clear scene at a time, plus odd-one-out rows made from repeated picture tiles. The pack includes A4 teaching cards, 27 cut-out picture and vocabulary cards, five gentle activity sheets, an A3 poster and two pages of adult guidance. Children can point, look, gesture, sign or use AAC. There are no scores, timed challenges or rewards. Suitable for nursery, preschool, reception and inclusive SEND provision, with adaptable visual complexity and opportunities for child-led observation.

Discover ways to notice the world with PonyABC & Friends in this gentle, inclusive senses pack for UK nurseries and early years settings. Twelve A4 teaching cards introduce looking, listening, touching, smelling and tasting alongside everyday sensory choices, quiet spaces and asking for help. Two additional teaching pages support vocabulary and individual preferences. The printable resource also includes twenty-seven small cards, five play activities, an A3 poster and two pages of adult guidance. Children can participate by pointing, looking, signing, using their own AAC or simply watching. Sensory experiences are always optional, with no blindfolds, forced tasting, loud surprises or pressure to touch unfamiliar textures. Adults follow allergy, hygiene, safeguarding and individual sensory-support plans. Free to print for classroom use. Paper only: no audio and no talking pen required.

Explore adding and taking away within five with PonyABC & Friends in this free EYFS printable pack. Friendly felt scenes show small groups of familiar objects that children can count, move and compare. Begin with real counters and everyday talk: one more, one fewer, altogether, left and how many now? The pack includes A4 teaching cards, 27 small cards, five hands-on activity sheets, an A3 classroom poster and two pages of adult notes. Optional printed number sentences support Reception children who are ready, without making symbols compulsory. Children can point, move objects, sign, speak or use AAC. Activities are child-led and flexible for nursery and Reception. No scores, races, rewards or required writing. Print and play together.

Help young children explore taking turns, waiting and sharing resources through friendly, practical nursery situations with PonyABC & Friends. This printable EYFS pack includes illustrated A4 teaching cards, 27 cut-out vocabulary and prompt cards, five flexible play activities, an A3 classroom poster and guidance for adults. Children practise useful language such as “My turn”, “Your turn” and “Can I have a turn?” while exploring sand timers, rolling games, circle time and shared construction. Activities welcome speech, gesture, pointing and AAC, with no scores, rewards or pressure to give up a treasured toy. Adults model fair routines, support waiting and respect children’s boundaries. Suitable for nursery, preschool, reception and inclusive SEND settings. Teach the ideas first, then explore the games at each child’s pace.

Help young children explore where things are with PonyABC & Friends. This printable EYFS pack introduces useful position words through calm, clear pictures and hands-on nursery play. Children can explore in, on, under, behind, in front, next to, between and above or below without needing to speak or write. A4 teaching cards come first, followed by 27 small vocabulary cards, five playful activity sheets, an A3 display poster and two adult guidance pages. Use real toys, pointing, eye gaze, gestures, signing or a child’s own AAC system to join in. The pack supports early spatial reasoning, communication and inclusive play. There are no tests, timers, prizes or forced answers, and all activities work offline.

Explore Lunar New Year with PonyABC & Friends in this gentle, inclusive EYFS printable pack. Discover lanterns, family meals, lion and dragon dances, greetings, crafts and the 2027 Year of the Goat through friendly picture cards and simple conversation prompts. Designed for UK nurseries, preschools and Reception, the resource includes twelve A4 teaching cards, twenty-seven small vocabulary cards, five playful activity sheets, an A3 poster and adult guidance. Children can point, talk, sign, draw or use AAC to take part. Activities encourage curiosity, family connections, creative expression and respectful learning about different celebrations. Traditions vary between families and communities; nobody is expected to celebrate in one particular way. No scores, stickers, rewards or required writing. Free for classroom printing and use.

Explore everyday snack routines with PonyABC & Friends through gentle, inclusive picture cards and play activities for UK nurseries and early years settings. Children can notice fruit, vegetables, drinks, snack choices, sitting together, asking for help and recognising when they have had enough. The pack includes twelve A4 teaching cards, two additional teaching pages, twenty-seven small vocabulary cards, five simple activities, an A3 poster and practical adult guidance. Activities welcome pointing, eye gaze, signing, home languages and individual AAC systems. Real food is optional: children can participate using pictures alone. Adults remain responsible for allergies, choking prevention, food hygiene and individual care plans. There are no food rewards, compulsory tasting, moral labels or pressure to finish food. Free to print for classroom use. Paper only: no audio and no talking pen required.

Support early years oral health conversations with gentle PonyABC & Friends picture cards about brushing teeth. This printable pack introduces a toothbrush, a small smear or pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste according to age, brushing twice daily, and asking a trusted grown-up for help. Children can explore pictures, choose how to respond, and practise with a toy brush without being expected to brush in nursery. Included are twelve A4 teaching cards, two additional teaching pages, twenty-seven small cards, five activity sheets, an A3 poster and two adult guidance pages. Designed for UK nurseries, it supports SEND, EAL and non-speaking children through flexible participation. No rewards, timers or forced practice. Free classroom printables. Paper use only: no audio and no talking pen functionality.

12 big, simple colouring pages starring PonyABC & Friends: Pony, Bunny, Puppy, Kitten and Piglet, in familiar British places. Thick black outlines and large spaces, perfect for small hands and chunky crayons. Look and talk first: Meet the Friends: a colour guide showing the friends in their real colours (children can still choose any colours they like!) Our Colours poster: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink and purple Then colour: Pony, Bunny, Puppy, Kitten, Piglet and all the friends together At the Seaside, Rainy Day Puddles, Birthday Picnic, The Big Red Bus, Posting a Letter at a pillar box and In the Nursery Garden Then play: Colour Word Challenge (2 sheets) Finish the Pattern (2 sheets, AB then trickier patterns) Draw Your Own Friend Every file includes 2 pages of adult notes: creative freedom (any colours, no pressure to stay inside the lines), fine motor support, SEND and EAL ideas and EYFS links (Expressive Arts and Design, Physical Development, Communication and Language). Colouring pages print well in black and white. For nursery, pre-school and Reception (ages 3-5). British English.

Get moving with PonyABC & Friends: Pony, Bunny, Puppy, Kitten and Piglet! 12 simple move and dance cards for big movements, balance, rhythm and fun. Every card has a sitting-down idea so everyone can join in. Teach first: 12 A4 move cards: tap your hooves (children clap), stomp your feet, jump up, turn around, wiggle, stretch up tall, crouch down small, march along, tiptoe softly, sway side to side, wave hello and freeze like a statue A3 “Let’s Move!” poster (also prints on A4) Then play: Small move cards (9 per page) with blanks to draw your own move Dance Dice net Make a Dance (put 3 or 4 moves in order) Freeze Dance (nobody is out!) Follow the Leader Fast and Slow, Loud and Quiet Move and Dance Rhyme Every file includes 2 pages of adult notes: safety, seated and wheelchair-accessible alternatives, sensory-friendly tips, ways to join in by watching, pointing or AAC, and EYFS links (Physical Development, Expressive Arts and Design, PSED, Communication and Language). No music or audio needed. For nursery, pre-school and Reception (ages 3-5). British English. Best printed in colour.

A flexible visual timetable for nursery, with PonyABC & Friends: Pony, Bunny, Puppy, Kitten and Piglet. It helps children see what is happening now, what comes next and when an activity is finished. SEND and autism friendly. Teach first: 18 A4 routine cards: arrive at nursery, hang up my coat, wash hands, circle time, choose an activity, play time, snack time, tidy up time, get ready to go outside, outdoor play, story time, toilet time, lunch time, rest / quiet time, music and singing, painting time, home time and something different today A Finished card Timetable tools: mini picture cards, My Day strip, Now and Next board, First and Then board, I Can Choose board and a Finished pocket A3 “Our Nursery Day” poster (also prints on A4) Then play: Small picture cards (9 per page) with blanks to draw your own Put My Day in Order What Comes Next? (2 sheets) Find and Match My Favourite Part of Nursery Our Nursery Day Rhyme Every file includes 2 pages of adult notes: no fixed order (use the cards that fit your setting), SEND and autism-friendly tips, giving notice of changes, private timetables, inclusion and printing with Velcro. Not a reward chart: no stars, ticks or scores. For nursery, pre-school and Reception (ages 3-5). British English. Best printed in colour on card.