owl babies phonics satpin phase 1 english early years ps1 ks1 foundation phase

This hands-on activity is perfect for Foundation Phase / PS1 learners, combining letter recognition, colour matching, and fine motor skills. It’s story-inspired and fully aligns with the Curriculum for Wales.
What’s Included
A4 Page 1: The letters S, A, T written down the side of the page with nests
A4 Page 2: The letters P, I, N written down the side of the page with nests
Children colour the nest corresponding to each letter in the correct colour
Encourages hand-eye coordination, letter recognition, and colour matching
Suitable for tuff trays, small group work, or independent play
How to Use
Fine Motor Stage
Children colour inside the nests, strengthening grip and coordination
Letter Recognition Stage
Match the letter on the side with the nest in the correct colour
Extension Ideas
Use multiple colours to create patterns
Ask children to trace the letters before colouring the nest
Curriculum Links
Language, Literacy & Communication – Recognising letters, early reading skills
Health & Wellbeing – Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination
Mathematics & Numeracy – Pattern recognition, matching
Welsh Language Integration
Vocabulary: “nyth” = nest
Story prompt: “Pa lythyr sydd yn y nyth?” (“Which letter is in the nest?”)
If you want, I can design two ready-to-print A4 pages:
Page with S, A, T – children colour the corresponding nests
Page with P, I, N – children colour the corresponding nests
These will be visually engaging and fully aligned with PS1 fine motor and letter recognition skills.