A football-themed activity pack for Reception, built around the 2026 World Cup. 38 pages in total, across two full sections. Fine motor: Complete-the-other-half symmetry drawing, built in three support levels so one set works across a whole class. Match the two halves. A wide-path maze. Three cutting strips that build from straight lines to waves to zigzags. Maths: Count the balls and write the number. Subitising sheets to 5 and to 10 using ten frames. Two cut-and-build football subitising dice. Number bonds part-whole pages. Repeating patterns with a make-your-own and cut-out tiles. A colour-by-number kit page. Early Learning Goals: Physical Development, Fine Motor Skills. Accuracy and care when drawing, tripod grip, using scissors. Mathematics, Number and Numerical Patterns. Composition of numbers to 10, subitising to 5, number bonds, counting, and exploring repeating patterns.

Transform your winter term with this comprehensive, child-led science bundle! Spark genuine curiosity and scientific thinking with four winter-themed wonder questions that capture children’s imaginations whilst delivering rich EYFS learning: “I wonder how Santa fits down the chimney?” - Size, measurement, forces, problem-solving & design “I wonder why snowmen melt?” - States of matter, temperature, seasons & materials “I wonder why gingerbread goes hard?” - Changing materials, baking, senses & food science “I wonder why Rudolph’s nose glows red?” - Habitats, senses & materials & states Plus the Planning Template to create your own wonder questions! What’s Included: 4 Complete Unit Plans (Santa, Snowmen, Gingerbread, Rudolph, plus blank template) 20+ hands-on activities per unit - ready to go! 5 learning pathways per topic following children’s natural curiosity Comprehensive EYFS links to all areas of learning Tier 2 & 3 vocabulary lists for language development Assessment & observation guidance Home learning connections to engage families Resource lists & safety considerations Why We Love This Bundle: Child-led inquiry approach - follows their questions, not just yours! Minimal prep, maximum engagement - all planning done for you Flexible pathways - choose the investigations that excite YOUR class Rich vocabulary development naturally embedded Perfect for winter term - Christmas, seasonal changes, and weather Professional, printable format - high-quality resources you’ll use year after year Perfect For: Reception teachers looking for engaging winter science Settings wanting to embed inquiry-based learning Educators seeking child-led investigation approaches Anyone wanting to bring the magic of Christmas and winter into science learning Teachers needing comprehensive EYFS-aligned planning What Makes This Different: Unlike traditional topic packs, this bundle uses the “Follow Their Wonder” approach - starting with questions that genuinely puzzle young children, then following multiple learning pathways based on their interests and curiosity. Each unit includes activities ranging from simple observations to complex investigations, allowing differentiation for all learners. All resources are fully aligned with the EYFS framework and include explicit links to Early Learning Goals across Understanding the World, Mathematics, Communication & Language, Physical Development, and more.

Transform your parent engagement with this ready-to-use phonics guide that takes the guesswork out of explaining systematic synthetic phonics to Reception families. This comprehensive resource saves you hours of preparation time while building stronger home-school partnerships through clear, jargon-free explanations that parents actually understand. Complete with practical home activities, progress expectations, and a fully customizable section for your school’s specific programme, this toolkit helps you confidently address parent questions, reduce phonics-related anxieties, and empower families to support their children’s reading journey from day one. Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher or an experienced practitioner, this professional resource strengthens your communication with parents and demonstrates your commitment to their child’s literacy development.

Spark thoughtful talk and early literacy with this EYFS resource based on the topic of The Natural World. This resource promotes oracy, observation, and critical thinking through a series of PowerPoint slides and accompanying differentiated and editable worksheets. Within the teaching PowerPoint, each slide features three vivid images that prompt children to explore, compare, and decide which feels like the odd one out, encouraging open-ended dialogue with no fixed answers. Children are guided to share what they notice, offer reasoning, and develop language as they participate in collaborative conversations. Embedded clickable icons provide interactive extensions including topic-related fun facts, teacher questioning prompts, and differentiated words for sounding out and blending together (from simple CVC to words containing digraphs). This pack includes a series of differentiated follow-on worksheets designed to help children express their thinking through writing. Each worksheet is available in editable formats, as well as PDF, with both landscape and portrait layout options to suit your classroom needs. The Odd One Out activity supports the following ELGs: Listening, Attention and Understanding Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions. Make comments about what they have heard and ask questions to clarify their understanding. Hold conversation when engaged in back-and-forth exchanges with their teacher and peers. Speaking Participate in small group, class and one-to-one discussions, offering their own ideas, using recently introduced vocabulary. Express their ideas and feelings about their experiences using full sentences, including use of past, present and future tenses and making use of conjunctions, with modelling and support from their teacher. Word Reading Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by sound-blending. **Odd One Out. One question. Endless thinking. **

Say goodbye to September stress and hello to classroom confidence! This comprehensive Reception Classroom Areas Planning Checklist is your complete roadmap to creating an outstanding EYFS learning environment that will have children thriving from day one. Covering all seven areas of learning with, this 40+ point checklist eliminates the guesswork from classroom setup, ensuring every corner of your space promotes purposeful play and meaningful learning. From creating cosy reading nooks that spark a love of literacy to establishing investigation stations that nurture curious scientists, this resource transforms overwhelming preparation into an organized, systematic approach. Perfect for NQTs feeling the September pressure or experienced teachers wanting to elevate their provision, this checklist includes everything from fine motor skill stations to cultural celebration displays, safety considerations to assessment preparation.

Spark thoughtful talk and early literacy with this EYFS resource based on the topic of All About Me. This resource promotes oracy, observation, and critical thinking through a series of PowerPoint slides and accompanying differentiated and editable worksheets. Within the teaching PowerPoint, each slide features three vivid images that prompt children to explore, compare, and decide which feels like the odd one out, encouraging open-ended dialogue with no fixed answers. Children are guided to share what they notice, offer reasoning, and develop language as they participate in collaborative conversations. Embedded clickable icons provide interactive extensions including topic-related fun facts, teacher questioning prompts, and differentiated words for sounding out and blending together (from simple CVC to words containing digraphs). This pack includes a series of differentiated follow-on worksheets designed to help children express their thinking through writing. Each worksheet is available in editable formats, as well as PDF, with both landscape and portrait layout options to suit your classroom needs. The Odd One Out activity supports the following ELGs: Listening, Attention and Understanding Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions. Make comments about what they have heard and ask questions to clarify their understanding. Hold conversation when engaged in back-and-forth exchanges with their teacher and peers. Speaking Participate in small group, class and one-to-one discussions, offering their own ideas, using recently introduced vocabulary. Express their ideas and feelings about their experiences using full sentences, including use of past, present and future tenses and making use of conjunctions, with modelling and support from their teacher. Word Reading Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by sound-blending. Odd One Out. One question. Endless thinking.

This weekly newsletter template makes parent communication effortless! Simply fill in your class details and you’re ready to go. Designed to streamline administrative tasks, this resource enables EYFS teachers to maintain consistent, high-quality communication with parents and carers. The template includes dedicated sections for phonics progression, mathematical concepts, celebration of achievements, and important notices.