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Resources designed to improve provision and practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage, produced by a Reception teacher. Please email any queries to EYFS_Resources@outlook.com.

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Resources designed to improve provision and practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage, produced by a Reception teacher. Please email any queries to EYFS_Resources@outlook.com.
Numicon Shape Matching Pictures
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Numicon Shape Matching Pictures

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A selection of 5 images designed for actual size Numicon pieces. Children match Numicon pieces to the pictures (A4 size) or experiment further with numbers by choosing alternative combinations of filling in each picture. An optional recording sheet is also included within the download to encourage pupils to record which shapes they used and to add them together to find the total. These are great for differentiated learning - LA pupils can focus on matching shapes while HA pupils can extend to number bonds and addition. The students in my Reception class loved these sheets and would often choose to write down the numeral next to each shape that they used on the original picture sheet, and then count all holes to find the total, recording in whichever way they chose. There are lots of possibilities to explore and secure number sense.
Phonics: Set 1 Weekly Phonics Lesson Plans
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Phonics: Set 1 Weekly Phonics Lesson Plans

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A comprehensive set of weekly phonic lesson plans, covering all Set 1 sounds . Each weekly plan covers three sounds per week and the plans are fully editable. Sounds covered are: m, a, s, d, t, i, n, p, g, o, c, k, u, b, f, e, l, h, sh, r, j, v, y, w, th, z, ch, qu, x, ng, nk.
Phonics: Set 1 Green Words (double sided)
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Phonics: Set 1 Green Words (double sided)

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Flashcards of all RWI Set 1 Green Words (Word Time 1.1-1.7). Designed to be printed double sided so that words can be read with or without sound buttons (select ‘Flip page on short edge’ when printing).
Space Assembly Script - EYFS/KS1
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Space Assembly Script - EYFS/KS1

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An editable script for a space-themed assembly for younger pupils. Features two songs for children to sing and 30 separate speaking parts (though these are easily combined should you have children who do not wish to speak). The basic premise of the assembly is that two children in the class want to go on holiday to space and so listen to some facts about the eight planets to help make their decision. They don’t want to stay on planet Earth because it’s too messy! In the end they realise that the other planets would not be great holiday destinations because they’re too hot/too cold/too rocky/too smelly! They choose to stay on planet Earth but realise that they have to help to look after it to keep it a nice place to live. We had great success with this assembly in Reception last year - the children (and parents) loved it - and it’s easily edited to make it work for other classes.
EYFS Observations: Examples of high quality observations in the Early Years
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EYFS Observations: Examples of high quality observations in the Early Years

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A Powerpoint presentation and separate PDF handout notes that explore how to take high quality observations in the Early Years. Useful for staff training or INSET sessions, particularly for teachers new to EYFS or Early Years Practitioners that could benefit from extra guidance. The presentation details what makes a good quality observation and how observations can reliably inform assessment and provision. Real examples of EYFS observations from Learning Journals are included with photographic evidence. These observations are then analysed - what makes them good observations? How could they be improved?
Teacher Standards and Evidence Examples - Cover Sheets
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Teacher Standards and Evidence Examples - Cover Sheets

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A set of A4 cover sheets for the Teaching Standards. Each standard comes on its own A4 sheet with an outline of the standard, as well as examples of how to evidence each standard. Useful for PGCE or BEd students on school placements who need to provide evidence for meeting each teaching standard. Good luck with your training!
Phonics: Set 2 Planning Bundle
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Phonics: Set 2 Planning Bundle

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This download includes a comprehensive set of weekly phonic lesson plans, covering all Set 2 sounds (ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, oy). Each weekly plan covers three sounds per week and the plans are fully editable. Also included are flashcards for all Set 2 Green Words. These are designed to be printed double sided so that words can be read with or without sound buttons (select ‘Flip page on short edge’ when printing).
Counting in 2s Powerpoint Activity
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Counting in 2s Powerpoint Activity

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This Powerpoint activity features a selection of high quality images to support counting in 2s in real-life contexts. Animations demonstrate how to form groups of 2 and numerals appear to count the total. There are 10 slides in total to support ‘skip counting’ to 20.
Phonics: Set 2 Weekly Phonics Lesson Plans
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Phonics: Set 2 Weekly Phonics Lesson Plans

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A comprehensive set of weekly phonic lesson plans, covering all Set 2 sounds. Each weekly plan covers three sounds per week and the plans are fully editable. Sounds covered are: ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, oy.
EYFS Next Steps document (based on Development Matters Early Learning Goals)
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EYFS Next Steps document (based on Development Matters Early Learning Goals)

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A bank of ‘Next Steps’ statements for EYFS, based on the Early Learning Goals and age band statements from Development Matters. Useful for adding the next steps to observations, as well as for setting targets for parents’ evenings or reports. Designed to help move children on to their ‘next step’ across all 17 areas of learning, as part of teachers’ formative assessment. Also includes Exceeding statements for HA pupils.
Emotions and Facial Expressions - Build a face!
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Emotions and Facial Expressions - Build a face!

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A selection of photographs featuring eyes and mouths in different expressions (happy, angry, scared, sad etc.), and a full page face template for sticking them on. We have found this really useful for teaching children about emotions and when encouraging them to speak about how they are feeling. They can either be used independently as a cutting/sticking activity for children, or laminated and provided within continuous provision to encourage children to show you how they are feeling when they are struggling to articulate it.
Baseline Phonics Assessment - Individual recording sheet and flashcards
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Baseline Phonics Assessment - Individual recording sheet and flashcards

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An individual recording sheet for baseline phonic assessments. Assesses single sound recognition (a-z), oral blending, CVC word and tricky word reading (Phase 2). Ideally repeated half-termly or termly to show progression. Can also support allocating children to streaming groups for differentiated teaching. Flashcards of the words and sounds within the assessment are also included.
1 more, 1 less - Number posters to 10 - One more, one less
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1 more, 1 less - Number posters to 10 - One more, one less

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One more, one less posters: Number displays to 10. Each poster is on its own A4 page and features a representation of the number in three different ways - on fingers, as Numicon number shapes and as objects - as well as 1 more and 1 less than that number displayed in the same way. There is also a blank poster for children to complete themselves in continuous provision or as a home learning task.
EYFS Writing Checklist
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EYFS Writing Checklist

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A simple writing checklist for the Early Years featuring symbols to support understanding. I need a full stop/capital letter/finger space etc.
Maths Planning and Resource Bundle - White Rose/Numberblocks Spring Term
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Maths Planning and Resource Bundle - White Rose/Numberblocks Spring Term

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This bundle features 12 weeks of EYFS Maths planning for the Spring Term (60 lessons), as well as the resources that we use alongside it. The planning focuses on: Partitioning numbers (using part-whole models and 5 frames; 10 frames) Number bonds to 5 Exploring numbers 6-10 and splitting them into their smaller parts Combining and comparing groups (simple addition) Number bonds to 10 Measuring time Measuring weight 3D Shapes Number formation 1-10 The resource pack includes: Part-whole diagram templates (large) Part-whole diagram templates (worksheets) Dot plates to 10 5 frame and 10 frame templates (large and worksheets) 3D Shape Hunt template 3D Shape Nets (cubes, cuboid, pyramid) Images for sorting into 6, 7, 8 Double-sided counters Ladybird templates Numeral and Matching cards 1-10 Weight measurement recording sheets Calendar templates Sheep masks (for acting out number bond stories) Alien characters (for acting out Numberblocks episodes)
Reception Maths Medium Term Planning - Autumn
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Reception Maths Medium Term Planning - Autumn

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An editable medium-term planning format for the Autumn Term in Reception, for Mathematics. We cover Number and Place Value (to 10) and Shape, Space and Measure (2D Shapes; Comparing lengths; Introducing money). Features assessment points from Development Matters to show curriculum coverage.
Reception Maths Medium Term Planning - Summer Term
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Reception Maths Medium Term Planning - Summer Term

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An editable medium-term planning format for the Spring Term in Reception, for Mathematics. Features assessment points from Development Matters to show curriculum coverage. The 12 week planning we use alongside this is available for purchase in my store.