This is a two week Progression plan for table activities to develop Fine motor skills. Developing strong fingers is key to building strong writing foundations but most teachers don’t have time to plan activities with clear progression. This is two week plan focuses on core skills such as : Hand strength · pincer grip · finger isolation · hand-eye coordination · bilateral coordination · wrist stability · controlled mark-making How to use this pack Offer each activity as a short, playful table-top invitation. Model the action, use simple language, then allow children time to explore independently. Adapt the materials and level of adult support to each child rather than expecting every child to complete the same outcome.

This five-day lesson plan helps Nursery and Reception children understand how the number 5 can be made from smaller parts. Through practical games, objects and imaginative play, children practise recognising five, combining and splitting groups, identifying missing parts, and applying their learning in different contexts. It also reinforces that the total remains five when objects are rearranged but none are added or removed. Included in this resource is Daily plans, clear progression throughout the lessons Reflection and assessment tracker Resource lists Tabletop ideas Differentiation and extensions with clear learning goals

A 50-minute Year 1 literacy lesson based on Room on the Broom, focusing on sequencing and storytelling. Starter: Look at the cover and predict what might happen. Shared reading: Read the story, discussing characters, feelings and key events. Story map: Put the main events in order as a class. Partner work: Retell the story using actions and “first”, “next”, “then” and “finally”. Independent activity: Create a four-part story strip with drawings and optional captions. Plenary: Share retellings and discuss friendship and helping others. Support: Picture prompts, sentence starters and adult help. Challenge: Explain characters’ feelings or retell from a character’s viewpoint. Assessment: Check whether children can sequence and retell the main events.

A six-week, whole-class outdoor gross motor plan, using low-cost resources such as chalk, soft balls, buckets and rolled-up socks. Weeks 1–2: Build confidence with walking along paths, stopping, collecting objects and rolling towards targets. Weeks 3–4: Develop coordination through changing direction, stepping or jumping across lines, and aiming. Weeks 5–6: Combine movements in simple trails, practice passing with a partner and choose familiar challenges. Run two or three 15–20-minute sessions each week, including a warm-up, three short activities and a calm finish. Adapt activities to different abilities and track progress in confidence, control and independence. strong arms and shoulders build strong hands and fingers, which is the foundation for basic handwriting skills.