The Leaf Thief

The Leaf Thief – EYFS Resource Pack (49 pages)

Bring the magic of The Leaf Thief into your classroom or setting with this bumper 49-page EYFS resource pack! Perfect for autumn or all-year-round story-linked learning, this set is packed with engaging activities that connect across the EYFS framework – covering maths, literacy, communication, understanding the world, expressive arts, and wellbeing.

What’s included:

Feelings & Wellbeing: 6 bright feelings cards, 10 child-friendly mindfulness flashcards.
Communication & Language: Label the squirrel activity, 3 pages of speech bubbles for retelling, “Who was the leaf thief?” and “Who stole the grass?” prompts.
Maths:
6 positional language flashcards & positional worksheets
10 frame & 5 frame with leaves
3 pages of First, Then, Now activities
Count and subtract leaves from branches
12 subitising flashcards
Identify more/less, sorting 1 or 2, ordering small to big cut-and-stick
Repeating patterns (create, continue, spot mistakes)

Literacy & Creativity:
4 sheets for describing leaves
Leaf acrostic poem
Autumn vs not autumn sorting
Favourite season activity
“What do you do to relax?” discussion/writing
Wax crayon leaf rubbing
Colour mixing activity
Trace, follow wavy lines, and colour leaves

Sorting & Exploring: Sorting leaves by type, colour, or size.
Why it’s special:

Story-inspired and hands-on, making learning meaningful.
Covers all areas of EYFS – maths, literacy, communication, expressive arts, PSED.
Fun, interactive, and engaging for young learners.
Perfect for tuff trays, independent work, or whole-class activities.
Spark curiosity, creativity, and calm with The Leaf Thief inspired pack – the perfect way to bring autumn learning to life!

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