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Capital letters worksheet

Capital letters worksheet – Handwriting activity for Early Years/KS1 This educational capital letters worksheet aids young learners in mastering the art of letter formation. This is a foundational skill essential for literacy development. It features all the letters of the alphabet from A to Z, presented in uppercase format. Each letter is dotted out, serving as a visual guide to help children trace over […]

Reception worksheet pack

Reception worksheet pack – Handwriting and comprehension This comprehensive Reception worksheet pack supports early learners in developing essential literacy skills. This is done through a variety of engaging and interactive activities. Containing six distinct worksheets, this pack offers a well-rounded approach to learning that focuses on key areas such as letter formation, handwriting, and comprehension. This makes it an invaluable resource for […]

Easter colouring pages – Free colour-by-number printables As Easter approaches, use these free Easter colouring pages to infuse your classroom with creativity and colour. These simple, yet engaging colouring pages have been tailored for young learners. First up, we have a simple selection of themed Easter colouring pages. These feature five special designs, including delightful Easter bunnies and yummy chocolate eggs These […]

Reception high frequency words

Reception high frequency words – Handwriting worksheets These Reception high frequency words worksheets feature very high-frequency words for children to practise writing. Reception high frequency words There are seven worksheets in total in this pack, covering the following words: Jelly and Bean’s reading scheme follows the phonic progression of the UK government’s Letters and Sounds, including the introduction of the first 100 […]

Worksheets for Reception

Worksheets for Reception – Letter matching activity These seven worksheets for Reception pupils each feature four pictures and four corresponding letters for children to match up. Worksheets for Reception Jelly and Bean’s reading scheme follows the phonic progression of the UK government’s Letters and Sounds, including the introduction of the first 100 high-frequency words, followed by the next 200 words. Visit jellyandbean.co.uk. […]

We're All Wonders resource pack

We’re All Wonders – Classroom activities Consider themes of kindness, individual differences, dealing with personal challenges and the need to belong with this teaching and discussion guide for We’re All Wonders. This is RJ Palacio’s incredible follow-up to Wonder. The guide includes discussion questions and classroom activities for younger and older children. There’s also pre-reading notes and the opportunity to become […]

Development Matters 2021

Development Matters 2021 – Free PDF download and guidance Development Matters 2021 features guidance on how children develop and learn. It has been designed for all early years practitioners, whether you’re a childminder or work in a nursery, school nursery or Reception class. The guidance will help you to meet the requirements of the EYFS statutory framework. Development Matters 2021 – what the guidance […]

Vowels worksheet

Vowels worksheet – Handwriting activity for Reception/KS1 This worksheet lets children practise their letter formation and handwriting by going over the dotted vowel letters. It serves as an effective tool for children to enhance their letter formation and handwriting skills, specifically focusing on the fundamental aspect of vowels. The worksheet is designed to engage young learners in a purposeful and enjoyable activity […]

12 days of Christmas lyrics

12 Days of Christmas lyrics – PowerPoint and PDF with images Use our 12 Days of Christmas lyrics in PowerPoint and PDF form to introduce your class to this classic Christmas song. The 12 Days of Christmas is a beloved Christmas song, and children are often excited to explore its lyrics. By presenting these lyrics in a visually appealing PowerPoint format, you can capture students’ attention […]

CVC words worksheets

CVC words worksheets – Handwriting practice for Reception/KS1 This CVC words worksheets pack contains nine A4 worksheets with sets of simple CVC words. You can print them out and give them to children to practise their handwriting. Handwriting is a crucial skill for young children as it forms the foundation for effective communication and literacy. Using CVC words worksheets (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) is a fantastic […]

ow grapheme worksheet

ow grapheme worksheet – Exercises and mini story This ow grapheme worksheet is a sample from No Nonsense Phonics Skills – a comprehensive step-by-step method of teaching reading, handwriting and spelling. The worksheet, taken from Pupil Book 6, provides exercises and a ‘mini story’ for the grapheme ‘ow’. Grapheme worksheet In many words, the grapheme ‘ow’ is code for the sound /ou/ as […]

Reception tricky words worksheet

Reception tricky words – Handwriting worksheet This simple Reception tricky words worksheet lets children practise their letter formation and handwriting by copying words underneath. The words included are: Reception tricky words resource Our Reception tricky words handwriting worksheet is a valuable educational resource designed to support young learners in developing crucial handwriting skills while mastering those tricky, high-frequency words that are […]

Roald Dahl Day assembly resources

Roald Dahl Day assembly – All about teamwork If you need a way to inject some whizz, pop and bang into your Roald Dahl Day celebrations, this assembly idea could be just what you’re looking for. The theme for the assembly is teamwork, although it could be easily adapted to focus on friendship or perseverance instead. It is based around James and the […]

Editable blank lesson plan template with instructions

Blank lesson plan template – PDF and editable with instructions This is a simple blank lesson plan template for teachers, student teachers and supply teachers to use when planning lessons. There is a PDF version, suitable for making speedy handwritten notes, that can help teachers think through what they are doing and pass on the information necessary for their sessions to TAs and classroom support. […]

Road template – Printable designs for small world play This cut-out road template pack is a creative and fun resource for developing shape recognition and motor skills. It can also serve as a valuable tool for teaching essential lessons about road safety. This versatile pack provides an ideal platform to impart crucial road safety knowledge in an engaging and interactive manner. Creating road scenarios […]

Body parts EYFS – Snap game for Early Years Broaden children’s understanding of the world by helping them to learn nine key parts of the body with this simple, fun body parts EYFS snap game… In the vibrant world of early childhood education, fostering interactive and enjoyable learning experiences is paramount. This body parts EYFS snap card game presents an exciting opportunity to engage […]

Letter writing KS1 Paddington resources

Letter writing KS1 – Paddington lesson and resources This letter writing KS1 download includes a full lesson plan from Rachel Clarke on using Paddington Bear to teach the lost art of letter writing. There are six activities in total, and you’ll also find all the resources you need in the download. The art of letter writing may be in decline, but this is […]

EYFS planning template

EYFS planning – Lesson plan template If you’re getting stuck into your EYFS planning, you can easily adapt this blank lesson plan template to suit your individual early years setting. This editable Word document contains space for you to record: Area of learning Development Matters/Early Learning Goals Learning intentions There’s also a dedicated area where you can set out how learning […]

Diwali colouring pages

Diwali colouring pages – Printable sheets for schools Improve pupils’ motor skills and encourage careful colouring with these lovely Diwali colouring pages. These engaging activities not only foster creativity but also provide an opportunity to learn more about the vibrant festival of Diwali. These themed images can be printed out and given out to children in class or at breaktime as you learn […]

Outdoor learning activities PDF

Outdoor learning activities – 20 cheap and easy ideas for EYFS Even in the depths of a cold winter there are plenty of outdoor learning activities to try in EYFS that will encourage exploration, curiosity and child-led learning. Building an outdoor area that contains lots of open-ended nature play is neither hard nor expensive, and even the smallest of concrete areas can be transformed with a […]

Valentine's colouring book front cover

Valentine’s colouring pages – Printable colouring sheets for schools Free Valentine’s colouring collection Improve pupils’ motor skills and encourage careful colouring with these lovely Valentine’s colouring pages. These themed images can be printed out and given out to children in class or at breaktime as you learn all about Saint Valentine and the history of Valentine’s Day. Heart colouring pictures Keep children busy with […]

Father's Day colouring sheet

Father’s Day colouring – Free printable bookmarks Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate all the wonderful things that our fathers do for us. Many schools encourage children to participate in activities to make their fathers feel special on this day. An easy and cheap way to mark the day is to colour in bookmarks with our free printable […]

Teaching ideas videos – My best lesson It’s easy to get stuck in a rut sometimes, teaching the same lessons time and time again. Here, three primary teachers from around the country talk about one of their favourite ever lessons. If you’re feeling inspired, hit ‘Download’ above to get free PDF lesson plans for each of the lessons talked about. EYFS science […]

‘wa’ sentences writing worksheet – Handwriting and comprehension activity for reception/KS1 This worksheet has four sentences each with a ‘wa’ word missing. Children can practise their comprehension skills and handwriting by looking at the picture and selecting the correct word from a choice of three to write in the space. Jelly and Bean’s reading scheme follows the phonic progression of the UK government’s Letters and Sounds, […]

Tom & Bella writing worksheet 2b – Comprehension activity for reception/KS1 This worksheet lets children practise their comprehension skills by drawing a line from the six words to the correct part of the image. They can also colour the picture in once they’re done. This is one of six Tom and Bella writing worksheets. You can download the full set here. Jelly and Bean’s reading scheme […]

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