Celebrate Bonfire Night while developing fine motor skills with this fun and engaging Bonfire Night Fine Motor Activity! Perfect for Nursery, Reception and Year 1 children, this hands-on resource encourages pupils to strengthen their finger muscles, hand-eye coordination and pincer grip while creating colourful fireworks patterns. Children use pom-poms, counters, beads or other small objects to fill the spaces on the bonfire and firework templates. The activity can be completed using fingers or tweezers for an added fine motor challenge. What’s Included? Bonfire-themed fine motor templates Firework and rocket designs to decorate Low-prep printable resource Suitable for independent, partner or small-group activities Skills Covered Fine motor development Pincer grip strength Hand-eye coordination Colour recognition Concentration and perseverance Early writing readiness Perfect For Continuous provision Fine motor stations Bonfire Night topic work Morning activities Early finishers Home learning Suggested Setup Print and laminate the templates. Provide children with coloured pom-poms and tweezers. Children pick up the pom-poms and place them onto the circles on the rockets, fireworks or bonfire pictures. Encourage children to match colours where appropriate or create their own colourful designs. Why Teachers Love It Quick and easy to prepare Supports pencil grip development Encourages independent learning Engaging seasonal theme Reusable year after year This exciting Bonfire Night activity combines festive fun with valuable fine motor practice, helping children build the skills needed for successful handwriting while enjoying a colourful, hands-on challenge.

Help children develop confidence with reading and writing Set 3 sounds using this engaging Rainbow Set 3 Sound Writing Activity. Perfect for Reception, Year 1, phonics interventions and continuous provision, this resource provides a fun and meaningful way for children to practise recognising and forming Set 3 sounds through repetition and rainbow writing. Based on Set 3 sound writing. Children choose a sound and write it repeatedly across the rainbow using different coloured pencils or pens. This multi-sensory approach helps reinforce sound recognition, spelling patterns, handwriting skills and phonics knowledge while keeping children engaged and motivated. The resource includes Set 3 sounds such as a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, ai, oi, ow, aw, are, ur, er, ew, ire, ear, ure, ue, ie, au, kn, wh, tion and tious. What’s Included? Rainbow writing templates A range of Set 3 sounds for children to practise Low-prep printable resource Suitable for independent or small-group activities Skills Covered Sound recognition Phonics development Handwriting practice Spelling pattern recognition Fine motor development Sound recall Perfect For Phonics lessons Literacy provision Morning activities Independent learning Intervention groups Home learning Suggested Setup Print rainbow templates. Children say the sound aloud and then write it repeatedly along each section of the rainbow using different colours. Encourage children to say the sound each time they write it to reinforce phonics learning and support recall. Why Teachers Love It Quick and easy to prepare Encourages repeated practice of key sounds Supports phonics and handwriting development Engaging and colourful activity Suitable for independent learning Reusable year after year This simple and effective resource helps children strengthen their phonics knowledge while developing handwriting skills through a fun rainbow-themed activity.

Bring phonics practice to life with this engaging Brush the Teeth activity! Perfect for Reception, Year 1, phonics interventions, and continuous provision, this hands-on resource helps children practise reading words containing Set 2 sounds in a fun and memorable way. Based on Set 2 teeth. Children read the words on the teeth and cover them with whiteboard pen. Using a toothbrush, they then “clean” the teeth by rubbing away the words after reading them correctly. This interactive approach encourages repeated reading while developing confidence and fluency. What’s Included? Teeth templates featuring words with Set 2 sounds such as ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou and oy. Low-prep printable activity Reusable when laminated Suitable for independent or small-group learning Skills Covered Reading words with Set 2 sounds Phonics application Blending and decoding Reading fluency Word recognition Independent learning Perfect For Phonics lessons Literacy provision Morning work Intervention groups Early finishers Home learning Suggested Setup Print and laminate the activity sheets. Children use a whiteboard pen to write over or cover the words on the teeth. They then use a toothbrush to wipe away each word after reading it correctly. For an extra challenge, ask children to use the word in a sentence before cleaning the tooth. Why Teachers Love It Highly engaging and hands-on Encourages repeated reading practice Supports independent learning Quick and easy to prepare Reusable year after year This fun toothbrush-themed phonics activity is a fantastic way to reinforce Set 2 sounds whilst adding an element of play to reading practice. Children will love helping the teeth become sparkling clean as they improve their phonics skills!

Help children develop confidence with reading and writing Set 2 sounds using this engaging Rainbow Set 2 Sound Writing Activity. Perfect for Reception, Year 1, phonics interventions and continuous provision, this resource provides a fun and meaningful way for children to practise recognising and forming Set 2 sounds through repetition and rainbow writing. Based on Set 2 sound writing. Children choose a sound and write it repeatedly across the rainbow using different coloured pencils or pens. This multi-sensory approach helps reinforce sound recognition, handwriting skills and phonics knowledge while keeping children engaged and motivated. The resource includes Set 2 sounds such as ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, ar, or, ir, air, ou and oy. What’s Included? Rainbow writing templates Low-prep printable resource Suitable for independent or small-group activities Skills Covered Sound recognition Phonics development Handwriting practice Letter formation Fine motor development Sound recall Perfect For Phonics lessons Literacy provision Morning activities Independent learning Intervention groups Home learning Suggested Setup Print rainbow templates. Children say the sound aloud and then write it repeatedly along each section of the rainbow using different colours. Encourage children to say the sound each time they write it to reinforce phonics learning. Why Teachers Love It Quick and easy to prepare Encourages repeated practice of key sounds Supports phonics and handwriting development Engaging and colourful activity Suitable for independent learning Reusable year after year This simple and effective resource helps children strengthen their phonics knowledge while developing handwriting skills through a fun rainbow-themed activity.

Help children develop secure letter formation and sound recognition with this engaging Rainbow Set 1 Sound Writing Activity. Perfect for Reception, Year 1, phonics interventions and continuous provision, this resource provides a fun and meaningful way for children to practise writing Set 1 sounds through repetition and rainbow writing. Based on Set 1 sound writing. Children choose a sound and write it repeatedly across the rainbow using different coloured pencils or pens. This multi-sensory approach helps reinforce sound recognition, letter formation and handwriting skills while keeping children engaged. The resource includes Set 1 sounds such as m, a, s, d, t, i, n, p, g, o, c, k, u, b, f, e, l, h, r, j, y, v, w, z, x, sh, ch, th, ng, nk and qu. What’s Included? Rainbow writing templates A range of single-letter and digraph sounds Low-prep printable resource Suitable for independent or small-group activities Skills Covered Letter formation Sound recognition Phonics development Handwriting practice Fine motor development Sound recall Perfect For Phonics lessons Literacy provision Morning activities Independent learning Intervention groups Home learning Suggested Setup Print the rainbow templates. Children say the sound aloud and then write it repeatedly along each section of the rainbow using different colours. Encourage children to say the sound each time they write it to reinforce phonics learning. Why Teachers Love It Quick and easy to prepare Encourages repeated practice of key sounds Supports letter formation and phonics development Engaging and colourful activity Suitable for independent learning Can be reused again and again This simple and effective resource helps children strengthen their phonics knowledge while developing letter formation and handwriting skills through a fun rainbow-themed activity.

Help children practise reading and writing common exception words with this engaging Rainbow Red Word Writing Activity. Perfect for Reception and Year 1, this resource encourages children to build familiarity with high-frequency words through repetition and rainbow writing. Based on red word writing. Children choose a red word card and write the word repeatedly across the rainbow using different coloured pencils or pens. This multi-sensory approach helps to improve word recognition, spelling and handwriting while making practice fun and engaging. Words included include I, the, my, you, said, your, are, be, of, no, was, me, we, call, all, her, go, old, he, so, there, what, want and some. What’s Included? Rainbow writing templates A range of common exception words Low-prep printable resource Suitable for independent or small-group activities Skills Covered Common exception word recognition Early spelling skills Handwriting practice Reading fluency Fine motor development Word recall Perfect For Phonics lessons Literacy provision Morning activities Independent learning Intervention groups Home learning Suggested Setup Print and the red word rainbow templates. Children read the word aloud and then write it repeatedly along each section of the rainbow using different colours. Encourage children to say the word as they write to reinforce recognition and spelling. Why Teachers Love It Quick and easy to prepare Encourages repeated exposure to key words Supports reading and spelling development Engaging and colourful activity Suitable for independent learning This simple and effective resource provides children with meaningful practice of common exception words while developing handwriting skills and building confidence with reading and spelling.

Make practising CVC word reading fun with this engaging Brush Your Teeth phonics activity! Perfect for Reception, Year 1, phonics interventions, and continuous provision, this hands-on resource encourages children to read and recognise CVC and simple CCVC/CVCC words while developing fluency and confidence. Based on CVC word reading brushing teeth. Children cover the words in whiteboard pen and use a toothbrush to clean the teeth. The fun theme helps keep children motivated while reinforcing their phonics knowledge. What’s Included? Multiple brushing teeth phonics boards A range of CVC words such as cat, dog, pen, rug, and bat Additional challenge words including CCVC and CVCC words such as frog, drum, hand, and trim Low-prep printable activity Skills Covered CVC word reading Segmenting and blending Phonics application Word recognition Reading fluency Independent learning Perfect For Phonics lessons Literacy provision Morning work Intervention groups Early finishers Home learning Suggested Setup Print and laminate the activity cards. Children cover the words in whiteboard pen and use a toothbrush to clean the teeth. For extra challenge, ask children to say each sound before blending the word. Why Teachers Love It Quick and easy to prepare Supports independent phonics practice Engaging real-life theme children enjoy Ideal for continuous provision Builds reading confidence and fluency This fun, reusable resource is a great way to strengthen early reading skills while bringing an engaging twist to phonics practice.

Develop early maths skills with this fun and engaging Caterpillar Pattern Making Activity! Perfect for Nursery, Reception and Year 1 children, this hands-on resource encourages pupils to recognise, copy and continue repeating patterns using colourful pom-poms, counters, cubes or other manipulatives. Based on Caterpillar ordering. Children use the coloured caterpillar templates to recreate the pattern shown and continue it independently. The activity supports mathematical thinking while developing fine motor skills through picking up and placing objects. The accompanying setup shown uses pom-poms and tweezers to add an extra challenge and strengthen hand muscles for writing. What’s Included? Caterpillar pattern templates A variety of colour patterns to copy and continue Printable, low-prep resource Suitable for independent or small-group learning Skills Covered Pattern recognition Repeating patterns Mathematical reasoning Colour recognition Fine motor development Hand-eye coordination Perfect For Maths lessons Continuous provision Fine motor areas Morning tasks Intervention groups Home learning Suggested Setup Print and laminate the caterpillar templates. Provide children with coloured pom-poms and tweezers. Children study the coloured pattern on the caterpillar and use the pom-poms to complete the missing sections. Once confident, challenge them to create their own repeating patterns for a partner to copy. Why Teachers Love It Engaging and hands-on Combines maths and fine motor skills Encourages independent learning Quick and easy to prepare Reusable year after year This colourful caterpillar-themed activity is a fantastic way to introduce and reinforce repeating patterns whilst keeping children actively involved in their learning.

Build confidence with early number skills using this fun and engaging Number Recognition Matching Activity. Perfect for Nursery, Reception and Year 1 children, this hands-on resource helps pupils recognise, identify and match numerals from 1–10. Based on Number recognition. Children practise recognising numbers by matching identical numerals together, reinforcing their understanding of number formation and number recognition in a simple, interactive way. Numbers included are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. What’s Included? Numeral cards from 1–10 Matching number cards Print-and-go resource Suitable for independent, partner or small-group activities Skills Covered Number recognition Numeral identification Number matching Early maths confidence Fine motor skills (when cutting, sorting and matching) Perfect For Maths lessons Continuous provision Maths areas Morning work Intervention groups Home learning Suggested Setup Print, cut out and laminate the cards. Place one set of number cards on the table and mix up the matching cards. Children find and match the corresponding numerals. Once completed, challenge them to place the numbers in order from 1–10. This low-prep activity provides an engaging way for children to develop secure number recognition while building confidence and independence in early maths.

Make practising CVC words fun with this engaging rocket-themed matching activity! Perfect for Reception, Year 1, intervention groups, phonics sessions, continuous provision, and early literacy centres. Children read the CVC words and match them to the correct picture rocket, developing their decoding skills, vocabulary, and confidence in early reading. The activity is simple to prepare and can be laminated for repeated use. Includes: Colourful rocket-themed matching cards CVC words featuring a range of short vowel sounds Easy-to-use printable format Ideal for independent, partner, or small-group work Skills covered: Reading and decoding CVC words Identifying initial, medial, and final sounds Phonics application Word-picture matching Early reading fluency This low-prep resource is perfect for phonics lessons, literacy rotations, morning activities, interventions, and home learning. Children will love launching their reading skills with these fun rockets!

Support early maths skills with this fun and engaging Number Word Recognition Matching Activity. Designed for Reception and Year 1 children, this hands-on resource helps pupils recognise numerals and match them to the correct number words from 1–10. Based on Number word recognition. Children practise reading number words, identifying numerals, and making connections between the two through an interactive matching game. Numbers included are 1–10 with the corresponding number words one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten. What’s Included? Numeral cards (1–10) Matching number word cards (one to ten) Print-and-go activity Ideal for independent, partner, or small-group learning Skills Covered Number recognition Reading and recognising number words Matching numerals to words Early maths vocabulary Confidence with numbers to 10 Perfect For Maths lessons Continuous provision Morning tasks Intervention groups Maths centres Suggested Setup Print, cut out and laminate the cards. Place the numeral cards on a table and mix up the number word cards. Children read each word and match it to the correct numeral. For an extra challenge, ask children to put the numbers in order after matching them. This low-prep resource is a great way to develop number sense and number word recognition through a simple, engaging activity that children can use again and again.

Help children practise reading and recognising Set 2 phonics sounds with this fun and engaging rocket-themed matching activity! Perfect for Reception, Year 1, small group interventions, phonics provision, and independent practise. Based on Set 2 rocket matching. Children read the word cards and match them to the correct picture rockets, reinforcing their knowledge of Set 2 sounds in a hands-on and interactive way. Words include examples containing sounds such as oo, ar, or, air, ow and ew. What’s Included? Rocket picture cards Matching word cards Set 2 phonics focus words Print-and-go activity suitable for repeated use when laminated Skills Developed Phonics application Reading words with Set 2 sounds Word-picture matching Early reading fluency Independent learning Perfect For Phonics lessons Literacy centres Morning work Early finishers Intervention groups Home learning Simply print, cut out and laminate for a durable, reusable resource that children will love. A fun way to boost confidence and fluency while practising Set 2 phonics sounds! Suggested Setup: Place the rocket picture cards in a basket and spread the word cards across a table or tray. Children choose a rocket, identify the picture, read the words, and match the correct one to each rocket. This creates an engaging, hands-on phonics challenge that encourages independent learning.

Make addition practice fun and interactive with this simple Flip and Add activity! Perfect for Reception and Year 1 children, this hands-on resource encourages pupils to develop their addition skills through play while building confidence with number facts and calculations. The activity uses number cards featuring the numbers 2 and 5, which children flip over and add together to find the total. What’s Included? Printable number cards for a flip-and-add game Easy-to-use maths activity suitable for independent or partner work Low-prep resource - simply print, cut and use Great for provision, interventions and maths centres Skills Covered Addition within 10 Counting on Number recognition Mental maths Problem-solving Mathematical reasoning Perfect For Maths lessons Continuous provision Morning work Small-group interventions Early finishers Home learning Suggested Setup Place uno cards face down in a pile. Children take turns flipping over two cards, saying the numbers aloud and adding them together to find the total. Encourage children to use practical resources, fingers or number lines if needed. For an extra challenge, children can record their calculations on a whiteboard or sheet of paper. Why Teachers Love It Quick and easy to prepare Encourages independent learning Supports number fluency and confidence Engaging game-based approach to addition practice This simple, reusable activity is ideal for helping young learners develop secure addition skills through hands-on exploration and mathematical talk.

Make learning addition fun with this engaging Flip and Add maths activity! Perfect for Reception and Year 1 pupils, this simple resource encourages children to practise adding numbers together through a hands-on game. Based on Flip and add. Children flip over two cards, identify the numbers, and add them together to find the total. This activity helps develop fluency, number confidence, and early mental maths skills in an enjoyable and interactive way. What’s Included? Printable number cards Simple flip-and-add game format Low-prep resource Suitable for independent, partner, or small-group learning Skills Covered Addition Number recognition Counting on Mental maths Number fluency Mathematical reasoning Perfect For Maths lessons Continuous provision Maths centres Morning activities Intervention groups Home learning Suggested Setup Place the cards face down in a pile. Children flip over two cards, say the numbers aloud, and add them together to find the total. They can record their answers on a whiteboard or worksheet for extra practice. Why You’ll Love This Resource Quick and easy to prepare Encourages independent practice Builds confidence with addition facts Ideal for provision and small-group work Supports a playful approach to early maths A simple yet effective activity for developing addition skills through hands-on learning and mathematical discussion.

Support early mathematical development and handwriting precision with this clean, neutral-themed Number Formation Printable Pack. Designed with a soft, distraction-free aesthetic, these visual aids help children learn how to recognize, sequence, and correctly form digits 0 through 10. What’s Included? Clear Digit Models: Features bold, high-contrast numbers (0–10) designed in an easy-to-read font suited for early years tracing and writing practice. Guided Formation Prompts: Includes visual directional markers (such as guide arrows) to support starting points and proper stroke direction. Neutral Aesthetic: Styled in a calm, modern color palette that fits seamlessly into modern classrooms, nursery settings, or home learning environments without overwhelming visual senses. Key Learning Opportunities & Benefits Fine Motor & Pre-Writing Skills: Promotes pencil control, hand-eye coordination, and correct letter/number formation habits. Number Recognition & Ordering: Helps young learners visually connect written digits to their numerical values from 0 up to 10. Multi-Use Resource: Ideal for continuous provision, playdough mats, sand tray tracing guides, display walls, or table top writing stations. Versatile & Quick Setup: Simply print and laminate for long-lasting use with dry-wipe markers, playdough, or loose parts!

Support early mathematical development and handwriting precision with this clean, neutral-themed Number Formation Printable Pack. Designed with a soft, distraction-free aesthetic, these visual aids help children learn how to recognize, sequence, and correctly form digits 0 through 10. What’s Included? Clear Digit Models: Features bold, high-contrast numbers (0–10) designed in an easy-to-read font suited for early years tracing and writing practice. Guided Formation Prompts: Includes visual directional markers (such as guide arrows) to support starting points and proper stroke direction. Neutral Aesthetic: Styled in a calm, modern color palette that fits seamlessly into modern classrooms, nursery settings, or home learning environments without overwhelming visual senses. Key Learning Opportunities & Benefits Fine Motor & Pre-Writing Skills: Promotes pencil control, hand-eye coordination, and correct letter/number formation habits. Number Recognition & Ordering: Helps young learners visually connect written digits to their numerical values from 0 up to 10. Multi-Use Resource: Ideal for continuous provision, playdough mats, sand tray tracing guides, display walls, or table top writing stations. Versatile & Quick Setup: Simply print and laminate for long-lasting use with dry-wipe markers, playdough, or loose parts!

Printable Classroom Toilet Pass & Lanyard Tags Keep classroom routines organized and promote good hygiene habits with these printable Toilet Passes! Designed for early years, primary classrooms, and nursery settings, these visual passes make managing bathroom visits seamless while giving children independence. What’s Included? Visual Front Cards: Bright, easy-to-read “Toilet Pass” designs featuring clear toilet illustrations in pink/yellow gradient and blue color options. Hygiene Reminders: Dedicated visual back/prompt cards with simple steps: “Flush the toilet and wash your hands” paired with handwashing graphics. Multiple Layout Options: Compact card formats ready to print, laminate, punch a hole in, and attach to lanyards or clips. Key Benefits Classroom Management: Helps teachers track who is out of the room without interrupting instruction time. Promotes Independence: Empowers young children to take responsibility for their personal hygiene and classroom routines. Encourages Good Hygiene: Clear visual prompts reinforce the importance of flushing and handwashing every time. Quick & Durable Setup: Just print, laminate for easy wipe-down cleaning, attach to a lanyard, and place near your classroom door!

Farm Shop Role Play Pack Transform your dramatic play area into a vibrant, farm-fresh market with this comprehensive printable role play set! Designed to spark imagination, develop early literacy, and build foundational math skills, this pack gives early years learners a hands-on, realistic shopping experience. What’s Included in the Pack? Store Banners & Signage: Complete with welcoming signs like “Let’s Shop Local”, “Please Pay Here”, and full weekly Opening Times boards. Produce & Grocery Labels: Colorful visual labels featuring labeled farm staples like Carrots, Grapes, Eggs, Apples, Broccoli, Milk, Jam, Bananas, Potatoes, Oranges, Lemons, and Strawberries. Prompt & Activity Cards: Encouraging, interactive prompts such as “Can you write a shopping list?” and “What would you like to buy today?” to scaffold conversation. Shopping Lists & Checklists: Printable shopping list templates that inspire mark-making, writing, and early spelling. Values & Learning Objectives Boards: Displays highlighting key daily skills, including “Today we can… Count money, Make a list, Make choices, Use our words” and “Today we are… Being kind, Working together, Having fun”. Learning Opportunities & Key Benefits Early Numeracy & Math: Encourages real-world counting, money handling, pricing, and mathematical vocabulary. Literacy & Communication: Boosts vocabulary development, encourages list writing, and builds conversational confidence during customer-and-shopkeeper interactions. Social & Emotional Growth: Supports turn-taking, sharing, cooperation, and empathetic play. Easy Setup: Just print, laminate, and pair with real or pretend food items, baskets, scales, and a play cash register!

Transform the way adults interact with children during play! Designed for early years practitioners, teachers, and educators, these Enabling Adult Question Prompt Cards are the ultimate tool for scaffolding learning, boosting engagement, and extending children’s thinking across various learning zones. Each card provides clear, practical support for adult intervention, detailing the key Skills developed, the Adult Role to model and guide, and powerful Open-Ended Questions to spark deeper conversation. What is included? These prompt cards cover 8 core areas of learning through play: Block Play: Supports spatial awareness, engineering skills, and problem-solving (covering building, balancing, estimating, and teamwork). Creative Area: Encourages self-expression and fine motor development (covering painting, cutting, material mixing, and tool safety). Role Play: Fosters imaginative thinking, language development, and social-emotional skills (covering storytelling, empathy, and negotiation). Water Play: Promotes early scientific inquiry and sensory exploration (covering capacity, prediction, density, and volume concepts). Maths Area: Deepens mathematical reasoning and problem-solving (covering counting, sorting, equal sharing, measuring, and real-life connections). Literacy Area: Enhances communication, reading, and writing skills (covering vocabulary extension, story sequencing, phonics, and editing). Clay Area: Develops fine motor control and spacial design (covering moulding, scoring, smoothing, and texture exploration). Sewing Area: Boosts fine motor precision, patience, and design thinking (covering threading, stitching, pattern choice, and perseverance). Key Features & Benefits Promotes High-Quality Interactions: Gives adults the exact phrasing needed to model vocabulary and encourage critical thinking. Child-centred & Process-Led: Focuses on celebrating process over product, independence, and creative choices. Easy to Use: Perfect for quick reference during busy learning sessions, setting up continuous provision, or training team members. Help your early learners plan, test, adapt and articulate their ideas through meaningful play!