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.
Crack the Code – Phonics Decoding
Make phonics practice fun and engaging with these “Crack the code” worksheets!
This resource encourages children to use their phonics knowledge to decode a sequence of pictures and write the corresponding words to reveal a secret code. Once they have cracked the code, they then draw a picture of the revealed word, reinforcing understanding and vocabulary in a fun, creative way. It is ideal for developing decoding, segmenting, blending, early spelling skills and comprehension in an interactive activity.
Perfect for:
EYFS and KS1
Phonics lessons
Independent learning
Morning work
Early finishers
Literacy centres/continuous provision
Intervention groups
Home learning
What’s included:
Three pages of “Crack the code” worksheet templates
A4 landscape format
Children simply identify each picture, write the matching word, then use the correct letters to crack the hidden code. Once they’ve revealed the mystery word, they draw a picture to match it. A fun, low-prep activity that keeps children motivated while reinforcing essential phonics, spelling and comprehension skills.
Suitable for: EYFS, Reception, Year 1 and intervention groups in Year 2.
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!
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Sea Creature Maths & Literacy Worksheets | EYFS 40–60 Months & ELG
Description:
A set of engaging worksheets combining maths and literacy activities, all themed around sea creatures, and designed for children working within the 40–60 months band and towards the Early Learning Goals (ELG).
Ideal for under-the-sea topics, summer themes, or general cross-curricular learning.
What’s included:
Name writing & sentence writing – write the name of the sea creature and a simple sentence
Initial sounds – identify and write the correct initial sound for each sea creature
Number sequencing to 10 and 20 – place numbers in the correct order
Listening/reading activity – identify sea creatures and sequence them in the correct order
Perfect for:
Topic-linked literacy and numeracy
Reinforcing early phonics and sentence writing
Number recognition and sequencing
Listening, reading comprehension and fine motor skills
A great mix of core learning in a fun, sea-themed context.
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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.
(Created for The Night Pirates Literacy tree topic)
Set sail on a swashbuckling literacy adventure with this engaging pirate-themed worksheet, designed to support EYFS phonics and early writing skills in the summer term. Perfect for sparking imagination, it encourages children to explore language through fun, meaningful activities linked to a pirate exploration theme.
Supports EYFS phonics and literacy development, with a focus on initial sounds and early word building
Encourages independent labelling of pirate-themed images to build confidence in writing
Includes a simple writing prompt to inspire sentence creation and storytelling
Ideal for summer term topics such as pirates, treasure hunts, and sea adventures
Adaptable for a range of abilities, making it suitable for whole-class, group, or independent work
Promotes fine motor skills through mark-making and early handwriting practice
Can be used as part of continuous provision, literacy centres, or guided activities
Extensive Supertato Resource Pack – Early Years Literacy, Numeracy & PSHE
Explore this vibrant, hand-drawn resource pack designed to complement the book Supertato. Packed with engaging activities that cover literacy, numeracy, and PSHE, this set is perfect for early years learning both at home and in school.
Included are:
Height and weight activities
Cardinal numbers and number bonds to 5
More/less and missing numbers
Number lines and repeating patterns
Addition exercises
Maze and “find the peas” game
Sorting food activity
3 Spot the differences challenges
3 Literacy writing focus sheets
Wanted posters (differentiated 4 ways)
2 Speech bubble activities
Writing frames
All resources are hand drawn by myself to bring a unique, creative touch to your learning environment.
Be sure to explore my other Supertato-themed resources for more fun and educational materials!
Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates me to keep creating quality resources!
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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
Inspired by Julia Donaldson´s Superworm, this fun and engaging colouring page will bring the story to life! Perfect for EYFS and KS1, this resource provides a creative follow-up activity for storytime, World Book Day, or a literacy topic based on Julia Donaldson’s much-loved characters.
Designed with young learners in mind, the illustration is simple enough for early colourers, while still offering opportunities for creativity and fine motor development. Children can enjoy personalising Superworm and his friends while recalling key parts of the story.
Ideal for:
Literacy lessons
Book-themed activities
Calm-down corners
Rainy day tasks
Home learning packs
Features:
One A4 printable black-and-white colouring sheet
Inspired by the characters and themes of Superworm
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 learners
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to extend a book-based lesson in a simple, low-prep, and enjoyable way.
Night and Day Sorting Activity
Description: Engage young learners in the concept of day and night with our captivating sorting activity designed to reinforce understanding of these two distinct periods. This resource includes vibrant visuals and hands-on tasks to facilitate active learning and conceptualization.
Activity Components:
Sorting Pictures: Two large pictures—one depicting a serene night scene and the other showcasing a bright daytime setting—are provided as sorting mats. Alongside these mats are 24 small pictures representing various objects, animals, and scenes commonly associated with either day or night. Children are encouraged to place each picture onto the corresponding sorting mat based on whether it belongs to the day or night category.
Cutting and Sticking Activity: Following the sorting activity, children can further reinforce their understanding of day and night by engaging in a cutting and sticking exercise. They are presented with a worksheet containing a mix of pictures representing elements of both day and night scenes. Children are tasked with carefully cutting out each picture and pasting them into the appropriate section of the worksheet—either under the “Day” or “Night” heading.
Benefits:
Reinforces understanding of the concept of day and night.
Promotes visual discrimination and categorization skills.
Encourages fine motor development through cutting and sticking tasks.
Supports hands-on, interactive learning experiences.
This night and day sorting activity is an ideal addition to early years classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as a fun and educational activity at home. Spark curiosity and facilitate meaningful discussions about the natural rhythms of day and night with this engaging resource.
Children will enjoy these 2 activity sheets which are duplicated in colour as well as black and white.
Sheet 1 - children can colour the pictures and practice their handwriting skills by writing the sentence.
Sheet 1 - children can name the objects found on holiday or at the beach and trace the writing. There is room to write the words underneath too.
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children and links into Holidays, Summer and Seasons as well as handwriting and writing.
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!
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Superworm Themed Maths Resource Pack – Early Years (EYFS)
Bring maths to life with this exciting Superworm-themed resource pack, designed to cover a wide range of EYFS maths objectives through engaging worksheets and flashcards. Perfect for whole class activities, small group work, or continuous provision.
What’s included:
Measuring by length – compare and measure worms and objects
Ordering by length – arrange items from shortest to longest
Position language activity sheet – understand “under,” “on top,” “next to,” etc.
Positional language flashcards – visual aids for key vocabulary
Counting worksheet – count themed objects up to 10
Subitising flashcards – support quick recognition of amounts
Ordinal number activity – explore 1st, 2nd, 3rd and beyond
Compare 2 numbers – identify more or fewer
Write one more / one less – develop early number sense
Weight activity – compare heavier and lighter
0–10 flashcards – ideal for displays, games or counting practice
Shape matching activity – identify and match 2D shapes
Perfect for:
✔ EYFS maths lessons
✔ Thematic learning alongside Superworm by Julia Donaldson
✔ Indoor or outdoor maths activities
✔ Continuous provision or enhancement areas
Covering key Early Learning Goals in number, shape, space and measure, this pack offers a fun, flexible way to embed maths skills using a familiar and loved book.
If you find this resource helpful, please consider leaving a positive review – it really helps!
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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)
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!
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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.
The Koala Who Could – EYFS Activities & Resource Pack
Bring the story of The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field to life with this 50+ page printable resource pack, designed especially for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learners.
These engaging, hands-on activities help children explore key EYFS areas through storytelling, play, creativity, and emotional learning.
Inside this pack you’ll find:
Understanding Feelings & Emotions
Feelings worksheet and 10 colourful feelings flashcards
Speech bubble writing sheets with 4 different pictures of Kevin showing emotions
Reflection worksheets: “I was brave when…”, “I’m trying hard at…”, “Why do you think Kevin didn’t want to come down?”, and “What are you afraid to do?”
“I Can Try” display resources to celebrate perseverance and courage
Literacy & Writing Activities
“___ Who Could” name and writing sheet (e.g. “Amy who could ride a bike”)
Simple book review sheet and story retelling worksheet
Story sequencing activity to order events correctly
First, Then, Now, Next writing sheets
Concertina book craft with a koala head – ideal for writing facts or retelling the story
Lined and plain description sheets to describe Kevin the koala
Maths & Number Fun
11 flashcard peg game – count the koalas and peg the correct number
5-frame leaf counting worksheets
10-frame activities – identify numbers and draw the correct amount
Counting and tracing numbers worksheets
Colour the correct amount sheets
Order the animals by size cut-and-stick activity
Games & Active Learning
Dice rolling game (solo worksheet) – help Kevin climb to the top of the tree and colour the leaves as you go
Colourful 4-player version with different koalas – perfect for laminating and classroom play
10 movement flashcards for physical development (e.g. “Hop like a kangaroo,” “Climb like a koala”)
Positional language worksheet – learning prepositions like on, under, next to
Creative & Fine Motor Activities
Cut and stick animals to their shadows with matching flashcards
Cut and colour animal puppets for storytelling and role play
Trace the lines to help Kevin reach the top of the tree
Half-drawn picture sheets for children to complete the missing halves
Draw Kevin a new home and explore where koalas live
This pack is ideal for reinforcing story comprehension, emotional literacy, fine motor skills, number sense, and creative confidence.
Perfect for whole-class use, small groups, or independent learning stations — simply print, laminate, and learn!
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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.
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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!
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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