Inspired by “Dear Zoo” by Rod Campbell Bring the classic story Dear Zoo to life in your Early Years classroom with this engaging, hands-on resource pack! Perfect for Reception and EYFS settings, this comprehensive bundle supports literacy, fine motor skills, movement, and early maths through fun, story-linked activities. What’s Included: Animal Movement Cards (8 cards) Encourage gross motor skills and storytelling as children imitate the movements of the story’s animals. Trace and Colour Worksheets (8 A4 sheets) Each sheet features a simple outline of an animal to trace and colour, plus the animal’s name in lowercase for early writing practice. Cut and Paste Activity Children cut out the animals and match them to the correct box with its name — great for developing scissor skills and word recognition. Bingo Game (20 cards) A fun small-group activity! Each bingo card features six different animals from the story. Line Tracing Sheets Help the animals find their way back to their crates by tracing simple paths — perfect for pre-writing skills. Display Labels and Word Cards Adjective cards (for describing animals) Animal picture cards Name and image cards Each set follows a colour-coded border system (e.g. all lion-related labels share the same colour) to support sorting and display organisation. “What Am I?” Guessing Game Children look closely at magnified sections of animal images (textures and patterns) to guess which animal it is — encourages observation and language development. Animal-to-Crate Matching Game Match each animal to its correct crate, reinforcing story recall and vocabulary. Size Comparison Activity (3 differentiated sheets) Support early maths and comparative language with prompts such as “The heaviest animal is the…”. Counting Activity Count the number of legs on each animal, represent it in a ten frame, and write the numeral in the box. Clip Cards (1–10) Strengthen counting and fine motor control with themed clip cards featuring animals from Dear Zoo. and 13. Movement Dice (A4 & A3) Children explore how their bodies move in different ways, becoming more aware of space, speed, and shape. Skills Covered: Story sequencing and recall Early writing and letter recognition Fine and gross motor skills Counting and number representation Descriptive language and comparison Observation and problem-solving Body Awareness Gross M Perfect for: EYFS / Reception classrooms Literacy and story-themed centres Whole-class, small-group, or individual learning A creative and comprehensive way to explore “Dear Zoo” — combining movement, storytelling, literacy, and maths in one delightful pack! Updates: 09/12/2025: The resources Dear Zoo Movement Dice (A4) and Dear Zoo Movement Dice (A3) were added. If you like this pack, check out: Guess the animal - Dear Zoo (Canva template + PDF)

Ideal for sentence building, grammar, reading, and early writing skills. This engaging farm-themed sentence snip activity helps children practise building simple sentences by cutting, arranging, and reading farm animal sentences. Perfect for developing early reading, grammar, and sentence structure. Children rearrange the mixed-up words to form correct sentences, supporting their understanding of capital letters, spacing, and full stops in a fun, hands-on way. Includes: Printable farm sentence snip worksheet (PDF) Multiple farm animal themed sentences (6 different animals) Cut-and-build sentence strips Child-friendly, clear layout Ready to print and use Supports development of: Sentence structure Early reading skills Grammar understanding Capital letters and full stops Word order awareness Fine motor skills (cutting and arranging) A fun and effective resource to help young learners build confidence in reading and writing simple sentences through engaging farm-themed activities.

Number Blocks 1–5: Early Years Number Composition Pack (15 Pages) Support number composition and early addition with this vibrant, hands-on resource pack based on numbers up to 5, using the familiar Number Blocks characters to enhance engagement and understanding. This 15-page pack includes a variety of worksheets, flashcards, and display materials designed to help young learners explore how numbers can be made in different ways. Perfect for whole-class teaching, intervention groups, or independent activities. What’s included: 3 display pages featuring Number Blocks characters Colour in blocks to make 5 – visual representation of number bonds Create a sum using blocks – hands-on number composition Flashcards – ideal for games and quick recall Number fan – printable and interactive for small group work Number problems – simple reasoning challenges 12 addition sums – great for early addition practice Spot Number Blocks that make 5 – develop number sense Colour objects that represent 5 – visual quantifying Dice game – fun way to reinforce counting and addition Ladybird spots activity – subitising and number recognition Ideal for: ✔ EYFS and Reception maths ✔ Exploring number bonds to 5 ✔ Hands-on, play-based learning ✔ Supporting White Rose Maths or similar schemes If you find this resource useful, I’d really appreciate your positive feedback. It helps me and other educators too! #NumberBlocks #NumberBondsTo5 #EYFSMaths #EarlyYearsMaths #ReceptionMaths #NumberComposition #MathsDisplay #TESResources #CountingTo5 #HandsOnMat

A fun pack of writing sheets for the summer term or any summery day! Includes: Making a list of food and drink for a picnic My day at the beach Writing instructions for building a sandcastle Staying safe in the sun Cooling down in the heat Writing sentences plus more... Could be made into a workbook or the sheets could be used individually- great for end of term assessment!

Listening and Understanding Games – Engaging Activities for EYFS & KS1 This carefully designed set includes a selection of interactive listening and understanding activities to help develop children’s attention, comprehension, and verbal processing skills. Ideal for Early Years and Key Stage 1. Included in the pack: 12 ‘Listen and Reveal’ cards – adult reads instructions aloud, children listen carefully and the card is turned to reveal the answer 8 additional cards with similar listen-and-reveal style activities Design a Snowman – follow verbal instructions to draw and decorate Dress the Dog – children listen and respond to how the dog should be dressed 2 activity sheets where children listen to 6-step instructions and draw the correct items onto different objects Perfect for group or one-to-one work, these games support language development and listening comprehension in a fun and engaging way. #ListeningSkills #EYFS #SENResources #SpeakingAndListening #EarlyYearsActivities #TESResources #ClassroomGames #ListeningGames #VerbalInstructions #LanguageDevelopment #TESSeller

Crack the Code Phonics Activity Worksheet Bring excitement to your phonics lessons and provision with this interactive “Crack the Code” activity, designed to help children practise segmenting, blending, and applying their sound knowledge in a fun, problem-solving way! Pupils use their phonics skills to decode the secret words or sentences, matching graphemes to phonemes to reveal the hidden message. This activity reinforces key reading and spelling patterns while encouraging independent thinking and engagement. Perfect for: Small group phonics sessions Morning challenges or early finishers Home learning activities Revisiting specific sounds or sound families What’s included: A themed “Crack the Code” worksheet differentiated for differing abilities. Clear code key and answer sheet

Oi Frog! Literacy Resource Pack – 10 Pages of Early Years Activities Leap into literacy with this engaging 10-page resource pack inspired by the hilarious rhyming book Oi Frog! by Kes Gray and Jim Field. Thoughtfully created for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and banded for 40-60 months and ELG, these activities build key early reading and writing skills in a fun, book-linked context. This pack includes: Rhyming word match-ups CVC word writing based on fun illustrations “-air” and other rhyming word sorts A themed maze activity Write a sentence using picture clues Feeling word bank to support descriptive writing Write what each animal might want to sit on Sentence starters to encourage independent writing Story sequencing cut-and-stick activity Rhyming word search Perfect for both classroom and home learning, this resource supports phonemic awareness, early writing, and vocabulary building — all through the lively world of Oi Frog! Feedback is always welcome! #OiFrogActivities #KesGrayBooks #EarlyYearsLiteracy #EYFSWorksheets #PhonicsFun #RhymeTime #ELGActivities #LearningThroughStories #CVCWords #OiFrogBook #PrintableLiteracy #LiteracyThroughBooks #EYFSResources

Superworm Themed Literacy Activities – EYFS & KS1 Bring literacy to life with this exciting and engaging Superworm-inspired activity pack! Based on the popular story by Julia Donaldson, these resources help children develop key early literacy skills in a fun, story-linked way. What’s included (11 pages total): 🪱 Describing Superworm – develop vocabulary and use of adjectives 🪱 Rhyming words activity – explore rhymes based on the story 🪱 Wanted poster – creative writing and character focus 🪱 Superworm’s actions – identify verbs and action words 🪱 Labelling worksheet – build word recognition and topic vocabulary 🪱 Book review sheet – reflect on the story in a structured format 🪱 Recalling events – sequence key story moments 🪱 Favourite part writing sheet – express opinions with reasoning 🪱 Pencil control sheet – support early handwriting and fine motor skills Perfect for: ✔ EYFS and Year 1 literacy lessons ✔ Whole-class or small-group activities ✔ Independent work or guided sessions ✔ Story-based topic planning ✔ Writing corners and early morning work These activities are designed to be accessible, meaningful, and fun — with a clear link to the much-loved Superworm story. They support development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. If you find this resource helpful, your positive feedback would be greatly appreciated! #Superworm #EYFSLiteracy #JuliaDonaldson #LiteracyThroughStories #BookBasedLearning #TESResources #Phonics #WritingActivities #FineMotor #StoryWriting

70 Spelling activities to reinforce weekly spelling words. Can be used with EYFS, KS1, KS2, and KS3. Here is a large collection of spelling activities that can be used with a range of ages without much editing. I have tried to make them as interesting as possible by using fancy fonts, colours, images and GiFs. I have attached a few screen shots of some of the activities. The activities work best when shown on an ActivInspire Flipchart because there are GiF images and files attached, however, I have also converted the slides to PDF so all can use them. Some pages require you to add the spelling words, some do not. Please feel free to edit as you wish and suggest ways that this resource can be improved. I hope you enjoy them and get use out of them.

A song sheet with the lyrics to “5 Little Ducks” so children can sing along and learn. A cut-and-stick activity where children cut out numbers and place them in the correct order, building counting skills. An identification and colouring activity where children colour the correct number of ducks to match the given numbers, encouraging number recognition and counting. A “take one duck away” activity to introduce basic subtraction. A five-frame and 5 colourful ducks. Number flashcards from 0 to 5, helping children become familiar with numbers. Flashcards with three numbers each and a set of ducks; children attach a peg to the correct number, which helps with both counting and fine motor skills. Five ponds with numbers from 1 to 5; children cut and stick the right number of ducks in each pond. Duck figures for colouring, cutting, and sticking to lollipop sticks, so children can act out the song with a mother duck and five little ducks. Count ducks and draw a line to connect to the correct number. #NurseryMath #CountingSkills #EarlyLearning #HandsOnActivities #NumberRecognition #CountingFun #InteractiveLearning #PreschoolActivities

The Smartest Giant in Town – 19 Literacy Activities | EYFS & KS1 Book-Based Learning This 19-page printable literacy resource pack is designed to complement The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson. Created with early years learners in mind, these activities support phonics, writing, emotional literacy, and fine motor development — all while engaging with the much-loved story. What’s included: Cut and stick the correct clothing onto each animal Match and sort rhyming words to build phonemic awareness 2 pages for writing CVC words using picture prompts Fun maze to support pencil control and spatial awareness Rhyming word practice with links to the story text 2 simple sentence writing pages to encourage early composition 2 pages of feelings words to explore emotional vocabulary Feelings cards for sorting, discussion, or role-play Create a missing poster for one of the characters Label the Giant’s clothes with a cutting and sticking task Add your own pictures to a story map Dress the Giant with mix-and-match items Design a tie – perfect for creative expression and fine motor skills Write a thank you letter from one of the animals in the story These flexible activities can be used across whole class teaching, small group work, or literacy centres. They encourage language development, comprehension, and emotional awareness — all inspired by a classroom favourite. Ideal for: EYFS and KS1 Literacy lessons Story retelling and comprehension Classroom displays or themed units If you find this resource useful, feel free to browse my other early years book-based resources. Please leave a review — your feedback supports the creation of future high-quality resources! #TheSmartestGiantInTown #JuliaDonaldson #EYFSLiteracy #BookBasedLearning #Phonics #EarlyWriting #StoryRetelling #EmotionalLiteracy #TESResources #LiteracyActivities #FineMotorSkills #CVCWords #RhymingWords

Can your class tap the beat? Use this ready-made KS1 activity and have fun exploring a new way to emphasise learning the pulse in music.

Tad by Benji Davies – Early Years Maths and Literacy Activity Pack Dive into learning with this engaging resource pack inspired by the charming story Tad by Benji Davies. Follow Tad the tadpole on his journey to becoming a frog, while developing essential early years skills! This pack includes a variety of fun and educational activities such as: Lifecycle cut-and-stick to understand growth stages Ordering by size with hands-on cutting and sticking Positional language exercises to build spatial awareness Short sentence writing to encourage early literacy Counting practice and one less activities Subitising flashcards, snap game, and matching for number recognition Sequencing lifecycle flashcards to support story understanding Perfect for EYFS classrooms or home learning, these activities combine literacy and maths seamlessly through a beloved story theme. If you love this pack, please leave positive feedback and check out my other themed early years resources. #Tad #BenjiDavies #EYFS #EarlyYears #MathsActivities #LiteracyActivities #Lifecycle #Counting #Subitising #EarlyLearning

This fun and interactive EYFS number character resource includes 2 black-and-white pages plus matching colour versions. Page 1 shows the number characters in order from 1 to 10, while Page 2 presents them jumbled for recognition and matching activities. Children can colour, cut out, order, sort, and talk about the numbers, supporting fine motor control, scissor skills, number recognition, counting, and early maths confidence. As an extension, children can design and draw their own number characters, adding eyes, legs, patterns, colours, and personalities to bring numbers to life.

Keep the learning alive during the holidays with this 23-page Summer Activity Booklet! This pack is bursting with a variety of engaging tasks designed to review key skills while celebrating the summer season. Perfect for end-of-term gifts, summer school, or at-home learning. What’s Included (23 Engaging Pages): Literacy Fun: Summer-themed word searches, creative writing prompts, and “My Summer Bucket List.” Maths & Logic: Simple addition/subtraction with summer icons, counting challenges, and logic puzzles. Creative Arts: Summer coloring pages, “Design your own sunglasses,” and drawing challenges. Outdoor Exploration: Scavenger hunts and nature-themed activities to get kids moving. Fine Motor Skills: Summer-themed mazes, tracing, and “dot-to-dot” tasks. Why Teachers & Parents Love It: No-Prep: Just print and go! Ideal for those busy last weeks of school or long car trips. Skill Retention: Helps prevent the “summer slide” by keeping core skills sharp in a fun way. Versatile: Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), or early elementary students. Technical Details: High-quality PDF format. A4 size, easy to print in black and white or color.

Farm “I Can See” picture prompt for EYFS & KS1. Ideal for sentence writing, speaking, vocabulary development and observation activities. Bring early writing and speaking to life with this engaging farm-themed “I Can See” picture prompt! This colourful, detailed farm scene is perfect for encouraging young learners to build simple sentences, develop vocabulary and practise careful observation. This resource supports children in using the sentence starter “I can see…” to describe what they notice in the picture, helping to build confidence in early writing and speaking. Includes: 1 high-quality, full-colour farm scene PDF Clear “I can see” sentence prompt Printable format (ideal for A4 or A3) Great for developing: Early sentence writing Speaking and listening skills Vocabulary building Observation skills Descriptive language Confidence in communication A simple, effective resource to support early literacy in a fun and meaningful way!

This collection of 25 hands-on activities is designed to support early years maths development at home. Perfect for parents and caregivers, this resource provides engaging, easy-to-follow activities that cover key early maths skills such as counting, number recognition, shapes, measurement, and patterns. What’s Included: ✔ 25 maths activities covering essential early maths skills ✔ Clear, simple instructions for each activity ✔ Differentiated tasks to suit individual learning needs ✔ Activities using everyday household items Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Hands-on Activities – A wide variety of fun tasks that reinforce counting, number recognition, shapes, measurement, and patterns. ★ Clear Instructions – Each task includes straightforward guidance for parents and children to follow. ★ Differentiated Challenges – Activities can be adapted for different ability levels to ensure engagement and learning for all children. Why it’s Useful: ✔ Engaging and fun for children, making learning maths an enjoyable experience ✔ Easy to use with simple materials found at home ✔ Flexible for independent play or family learning sessions ✔ Builds a strong foundation in core maths skills for early learners Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) children to support their maths development at home. Suitable for individual play, family learning, or as a supplement to classroom activities. Search Tags: EYFS maths | early years maths activities | home learning | number recognition EYFS | shapes and patterns EYFS | counting activities for kids | maths games for young children

Get your pupils into the spooky spirit with these fun and calming bat colouring sheets perfect for Halloween and autumn-themed lessons. This printable resource is ideal for EYFS and KS1 learners, supporting creativity and fine motor skills while fitting seamlessly into seasonal activities. What’s included: 20 unique bat colouring pages Large, clear outlines for younger learners Black-and-white format for easy photocopying Suitable for both classroom and home learning Perfect for: Halloween crafts and displays Early years art lessons Fine motor development activities Morning work, early finishers, or quiet time Whether you’re exploring nocturnal animals, preparing for a Halloween celebration, or just offering a relaxing activity, these bat colouring sheets are a hit with young learners. Format: pdf ready to print Age range: 3–7 (EYFS – KS1) Add this charming bat colouring pack to your seasonal resources and keep your little learners engaged and excited! Please consider leaving a review if you find this resource useful. Thank you for supporting small creators!

Design Your Own Easter Egg – Encourage creativity with this fun activity where children decorate their own Easter egg! They can use crayons, stickers, or even collage materials to make their egg unique. Easter Tracing Activities – Help develop fine motor skills with a range of tracing activities! Children can trace simple Easter-themed shapes, such as eggs, bunnies, and chicks, as well as pre-writing patterns and letter formation practice. Perfect for EYFS learners! This activity pack supports early writing skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity while keeping learning fun and festive.

Support your child’s number recognition, fine motor skills, and early maths development with this fun, hands-on matching activity. This printable set includes numbers, finger-count tiles, and object tiles to help children recognise and understand numbers 1–10 — perfect for Velcro® busy books, classroom maths areas, or home learning. What’s Included: Page 1: Columns for numbers 1–5 Page 2: Columns for numbers 6–10 Pages 3–4: Cut-out number, finger-count, and object tiles How It Works: Print the pages at home or school Cut out the number tiles (Optional) Laminate for durability Attach Velcro® dots to the tiles and boards Encourage your child to match each number with the correct finger-count and object tiles Perfect for: EYFS maths development Fine motor skill activities Quiet time or independent play Classroom maths areas or home education