Nursery to reception transition document
Transition booklet for children - editable (Add school pics, class pics etc)
PDF - editable on canva (free for teachers) or adobe.
This Secondary School Transition Booklet has been designed to complement and tackle the change of dynamic faced by pupils between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. This fifteen page booklet includes a range of activities designed to help students move from Year 6 to Year 7 by encouraging them to take personal responsibility for getting themselves ready for their next steps in school. These activities include:
My new school
All about me
Subject and Teachers
Classroom scavenger hunt
My worries and concerns
My hopes and dreams
My ideal school day
Things that help me in class
Certificate of completion
And much more!
This booklet is also a helpful tool for teachers and support staff to help them gather information about the student so they know what strategies / interventions may need to be put into place.
Check out my shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3 & KS4, Literacy and whole school resources.
New English Virtual Escape Room – Perfect for Back to School or End of Term!
Challenge your students with this exciting English-themed virtual escape room from Cre8tive Resources! Designed for KS3 and KS4 learners, this one-hour activity is packed with fun, puzzles, and teamwork—making it a fantastic educational treat to kick off the term or round off the year.
Whether you’re teaching in-person or remotely, this escape room is ideal for engaging students in a fun, high-energy lesson full of critical thinking and problem solving.
What’s Included:
Interactive PowerPoint Tracker – Keeps the competition lively by showing team progress
Six Puzzle Key Sets – One for each team to ensure smooth facilitation
Team Record Sheets – For tracking clues, answers, and final codes
7 Puzzle Rooms – Each room presents a different challenge involving literacy, numeracy, and lateral thinking
Teacher Answer Sheet – Easily check student solutions and keep the game flowing
Setup Guide – Full instructions, setup tips, printing suggestions, and classroom shortcuts
Certificates of Completion – Award students who successfully escape! Includes an extra bonus puzzle for early finishers
Each puzzle room is tailored to English and literacy skills, promoting teamwork, logic, and subject knowledge. It’s an excellent way to review concepts, build classroom morale, and energise your lessons.
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You may want to check out some of our other great ENGLISH resources:
ENGLISH CHRISTMAS QUIZ 2020
ENGLISH ESCAPE ROOM
Shakespeare 24 Task Cards
A Christmas Carol 24 Task Cards
English End of Term Bundle
Careers in English Quiz Lesson
GCSE English Language Escape Room
Why is reading Important Assembly
7 ‘all about me’ pages in the shape of a balloon perfect for getting to know your class/transition activity.
Keep them as they are or attach to coloured paper using the template.
They can be folded and glued to create a 3D balloon. Looks great with photo of the child hanging on and can be added to a display board or hung from a washing line.
This complete PowerPoint lesson is ideal for a Year 6 transition/taster French session, as part of a French culture module, or for an end of term lesson with a Year 7 or Year 8 class.
The lesson includes:
an introduction to some of the more famous sights in Paris
a handy guide to some French phonemes and pronunciation for those non-specialist teachers
reading strategies
a model and a template to enable students to create their own postcard
the opportunity to cover all 4 key skills of reading, writing, listening & speaking
Support Year 6 pupils as they prepare for the move to secondary school with this engaging transition booklet. Filled with reflective and creative activities, it encourages children to celebrate their primary school experience, think about their future, and build confidence for the next stage of their education.
Activities include:
All About Me
Primary School Memories
Hopes and Worries
Goals for Secondary School
Thank You Letter
My Passions and Interests
New School Research
Uniform Design
Reflection Tasks
Creative Art Activities
Autobiography Writing
Ideal for transition days, PSHE lessons, end-of-year activities, or independent work during the summer term.
Do you have to teach a Year 6 French lesson as part of your school transition days?
This creative, fun, FULLY EDITABLE lesson is based on food and drink.
It focuses on:
identifying typical French foods and exploring different dishes in different areas of France.
ordering food and drink using “un kilo de chansons” song.
creating menus.
The resource contains hyperlinks to small clips and the song and printable sheets to support pupils.
For further resources by the same author in French, German and Spanish, search: mel94210.
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Early years transition bundle
Transitioning from nursery / pre-school to reception at school
To share with families
Home visit sign up sheet
Transition Letter template
Information evening presentation template
Transition Journey
To send home in a transition pack
All about me sheets
Editable name writing
Meet the team
Ready confetti
School readiness tick list
Transition booklet template (editable)
For internal use
Nursery visit information
Home visit questions
Transition steps checklist
Transition activities
EYFS Baseline assessment
Example week 1 and week 2 timetable
PDF booklet of 10 activities:
Cover page and introduction
Self Portrait
School Memories
Letter to My Future Self
Handprint
Footprint
Height Strip
Maths Time Capsule Challenge
Finish the Picture
Story Time Capsule
Open Me in 2027 Reflection
A quick transition day activity for children to celebrate their achievements, reflect on the year they have had and create lasting memories to look back on in the future. Through a series of fun tasks, including letters to their future selves, drawings, challenges and personal reflections, children will create a time capsule that captures who they are today. The capsule can then be reopened in a year’s time, allowing children to see how much they have grown, changed and achieved.
Put all the activites in an envelope for the child to open at the end of the next academic year.
Transition Booklet for KS1/ KS2 - end of year, new class, social story.
Pages 1 - 6 Booklet Cover page (Year 1 - 6)
Page 7 About Me page (name, age, space for a photo, likes/dislikes)
Page 8 Introduction to transition
Page 9 New teacher’s name and space for a photo/ drawing
Page 10 A note from new teacher (to be completed by the teacher)
Pages 11 - 13 Introducing the staff (space for photos and notes to be completed by the Year Group staff)
Page 14 For photos/ drawings of a new classroom
Page 15 New Classroom scavenger hunt activity
Pages 16 - 18 For photos/ drawings of the areas in the new year group (playground, toilets, lunch trolley, etc.)
Page 19 Things that will stay the same in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil)
Page 20 Things that will be different in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil)
Page 21 Blank page
Page 22 Closing page
Page 23 Credits page
For most pupils, transition to a new Year group is an exciting time. For some, however, it can be worrying and unsettling. This booklet is created to be used in KS1 and KS2. Teachers and teaching assistants work on completing the booklet together with their pupils, once completed - the book can be used as a Transition Social Story.
The document is in .pdf format and not editable. 23 pages included.
Transition documents to support nursery to reception - eyfs.
Presentation template - editable.
Presentation to be filled out - the presentation template includes slide headings and ideas for the slide.
Transition to Sixth Form Resource Bundle
A comprehensive and practical Transition to Sixth Form Resource Bundle designed to support Year 11 students as they prepare for the move to sixth form, college or post-16 study.
This ready-to-use bundle helps students understand the expectations of sixth form, develop independent study skills, improve organisation and time management, explore future pathways and prepare confidently for September.
Perfect for transition days, induction events, tutor time, PSHE, careers education, enrichment sessions and summer preparation programmes.
Resources Included
Sixth Form Survival Guide Student Handbook
A detailed student guide covering:
What to expect in sixth form
GCSE versus A Level differences
Independent study expectations
Organisation and note-taking strategies
Wellbeing and resilience
Common mistakes students make
Success habits of high-performing students
Summer Transition Workbook
A structured workbook featuring:
Goal-setting activities
Strengths and skills audits
Subject choice reflections
Career and university exploration
Summer preparation tasks
Personal action planning
Future self reflection activities
Independent Study Planner
Editable planning templates including:
Weekly study planners
Monthly planners
Assignment trackers
Revision trackers
Reading logs
Study hour records
Target-setting sheets
Progress monitoring templates
Sixth Form Scenarios Discussion Pack
Sixth Form Myth Busting Cards
Tutor Time Activities Pack
Sixth Form Readiness Assessment
Subject Preparation Booklet
Display Posters
Results Day and Enrolment Guide
Exit Tickets, Certificates and Parent Information Sheet
Additional resources to support:
Transition events
Induction sessions
Student reflection
Parent engagement
Transition to Sixth Form, Year 11, Year 12, Sixth Form Induction, A Level Preparation, Post-16 Education, Independent Study, Tutor Time, Careers Education, Student Workbook, Study Skills, Time Management, Sixth Form Ready, PSHE, Student Transition, Enrichment Activities, University Preparation, College Preparation, Results Day, Student Leadership
Help your students bridge the gap between GCSE and A-Level Biology with this comprehensive and editable transition booklet—perfect for summer work, induction sessions, or the first few weeks of the course.
Designed with clarity and progression in mind, this resource supports students in:
Recapping key GCSE biology knowledge essential for A-Level success
Building confidence with independent study habits
Exploring wider reading, article analysis, and scientific thinking
Developing time management and revision planning skills
Gaining insight into what to expect at A-Level—both academically and practically
Unique Features:
Structured into clear, purposeful sections
Tasks include content recap, research, critical thinking, and planning
Encourages metacognition and academic responsibility
Suitable for all specifications (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, CIE)
Great for independent study or guided classwork
Included Files:
PDF version (ready to print or share)
Fully editable Word version – adapt for your curriculum, branding, or learner needs
This is a resource we use to prepare KS2 year 6 children for school transition. We work through the booklet with the children on a 1:1 basis but this can be a self driven document.
An editable resource for SEN year 6 children transitioning to a mainstream primary school - https://www.supportingneurodiversity.co.uk/resources-and-tips
The transition toolkit is designed to support students in making the transition from primary to secondary school.
The toolkit also aims to:
• Help primary and secondary schools support their students through this period.
• Offer support for students on how they can begin to develop valuable skills for education and the future world of work.
• Define inclusivity to help students understand the importance of respecting differences when meeting new people
• Provide guidance for parents on their child’s transition to secondary school and how they can best support.
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