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Tom & Bella writing worksheet 3a – Handwriting and comprehension activity for reception/KS1 This worksheet lets children practise their comprehension skills by drawing a line from the four words to the correct part of the image. The for words are written out at the bottom with dotted guides to practise letter formation, and with missing letters for children to fill in without the guides. They can also colour […]

Tom & Bella writing worksheet 3b – Handwriting and comprehension activity for reception/KS1 This worksheet lets children practise their comprehension and handwriting skills looking at the picture then writing the four words – ‘comes’, ‘play’, ‘to’, ‘the’ – into the four gaps in a sentence. They can also colour the picture in once they’re done. This is one of six Tom and Bella writing worksheets. You can download […]

Tom & Bella writing worksheet 1b: ‘pan’, ‘cup’, ‘bad’ – Handwriting activity for reception/KS1 This worksheet lets children practise their letter formation and handwriting by going over the dotted letters of the words ‘pan’, ‘cup’ and ‘bad’. There’s also a space for them to write the letters ‘p’, ‘c’ and ‘b’ without the dotted guides, and a picture to colour in. This is one of six Tom and Bella […]

Tom & Bella writing worksheet 2a – Comprehension activity for KS1 This worksheet features six phrases or sentences for children to practise their comprehension skills by linking each one to one of three drawings. They can also colour in the pictures 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 […]

KS1/2 English & science lesson plan – Use giant lumps of ice to capture students’ imaginations A great hook can land some great learning, so use giant lumps of frozen water to really capture your pupils’ imagination, says Ian Goldsworthy… We teachers love nothing better than a versatile resource – the kind of thing that can be used across the curriculum, smashing down the boundaries between lessons and helping join the […]

Early Years ‘Show and Tell’ Activity Pack This set of four colourful activity sheets complements author/illustrator Rob Biddulph’s fantastic new picture book, Show and Tell. Invite your children to plant their own sunflower and record its growth, practise sorting objects by size, explore rhyming words and test out their powers of deduction. To purchase your copy of Show and Tell, visit harpercollinschildrensbooks.co.uk.

iLearn 2 Computer Discovery for Early Years Children from a young age should not just learn how to use computers and digital devices but also understand how computers help us, the differences between different types of digital technology and recognise basic components. These activities should ideally be taught in sequence to first develop an understanding of computers before using them to achieve […]

Young Writers My First Riddle Poetry Competition Activity Pack for Reception Introduce your reception class to poetry with My First Riddle from Young Writers. This fun competition encourages younger pupils to use their senses and imagination to create their own original riddle. Your class can write riddles on any theme, from the current class topic to people, places or animals. The entry deadline is 24 May […]

RSPCA Down on the Farm Lesson for Early Years This is a ‘small world’ lesson that encourages early years pupils to consider the nature and basic needs of farm animals. It is linked to Early Learning Goals and Stepping Stones, and helps with communication and language; physical development; personal, social and emotional development; and understanding the world. Included in this lesson plan: Initial teacher […]

RSPCA Caring for Wildlife Lesson for Early Years The list of wildlife in the UK is enormous, ranging from hedgehogs to nesting birds and everything in between! Human activity can impact the wild animals around us so it’s important that we learn how we can care for wild animals and their homes. This set of activities aims to make children aware of the […]

RSPCA Caring for our Pets Lesson for Early Years Over 58.4 million animals are kept as pets in the UK*, so it’s important we understand what they need to be happy and healthy. Does your class know how to care for their pets? This set of activities aims to make children aware of pets as living animals with needs and feelings. They’ll learn that […]

RSPCA Caring for Farm Animals Resource Pack for Early Years More than 900 million cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry are reared in the UK each year for food production, along with many millions of farmed fish. Does your class know where their food comes from? These activities encourage children to think about the food they eat and products they use every day, that come from […]

British Science Week 2019 Early Years Activity Pack The theme for British Science Week 2019 is ‘journeys’, and these official activity packs provide easy-to-do, hands-on activities that parents and teachers can easily run with students and children around this topic. From creating tunnels, time capsules and perfume to keeping a nature log and mummifying an orange, there’s something for everyone. Show how you […]

British Science Week 2018 Early Years Activity Pack This resource pack aims to be your ‘one-stop-shop’ for supporting you during British Science Week, but it can be used at any time. Feel free to adapt or extend the activities to suit your students’ needs and the curriculum you are delivering. In addition to the activities in this pack, there are lots of other […]

Lucky Duck Story Book – Identify Common Birds for Reception and KS1 A fun story for young children about a duck who is learning about the similarities and differences between him and other birds. Great for provoking conversations about how we are all different as well as helping to identify common birds. If you like these resources, visit the RSPB site here to discover more, and follow […]

Christmas Page Borders with and Without Lines for Writing and Drawing – EYFS, KS1 and KS2 These printable page borders come in five separate designs, each with and without lines. Browse more Christmas activities.

Halloween CVC and CVCC Words Phonics Flashcards for Reception and KS1 These printable Halloween phonics flashcards feature CVC and CVCC words. CVC words: Bat Cat Hat Rat Fog Web CVCC words: Fang Dark Howl Mask Newt Worm Browse more Halloween activities for schools.

Printable Halloween Page Borders for Writing and Drawing – Lined and Blank Versions These printable Halloween page borders are great for writing and drawing activities in Reception, KS1 and KS2. There are 5 designs, each of which one comes as a blank page and as a half-lined page. Some are colour designs and others are black and white to save on coloured ink. Browse more Halloween activities for schools.

Printable Halloween Flashcards with Words and Pictures for Reception and KS1 Set of 16 printable Halloween flashcards for use in Reception and KS1. Browse more Halloween activities for schools.

Printable Halloween Bunting for Reception/KS1 This printable Halloween bunting features nine fun, spooky and colourful designs for you to decorate your classroom or setting with for 31 October. Browse more Halloween activities for schools.

Early Years Party Pack for Roald Dahl Day Introduce your preschoolers to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl with this fantastic Roald Dahl Day party pack, inspired by two new board books, Roald Dahl’s Opposites and Roald Dahl’s 123, from Puffin. Inside, you’ll find crafting activities and games for everyone – and there are even more ideas to discover in Teach Early Years […]

Supply Teacher Feedback Form A great little form for either supply teachers or teachers preparing for their cover. It has simple headings that help teachers pick out the key information needed for a good handover between professionals, so that everyone knows what is meant to be happening and what has happened. The Feedback Form includes: Emma Middlemiss has over […]

Dinosaur-themed 0-50 Number Line Suitable for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, this 0-50 number line will catch the eye of your dinosaur-mad mathematicians and provide a handy reference for all children.

‘Empty and Full’ Cut & Stick Worksheet This ‘cut and stick’ pdf activity for early years and KS1 classrooms will help children get to grips with the concept of ’empty’ and ‘full’, boosting their understanding of the world.

Magic Shapes Handwriting for Early Years – Upper Print ‘F’ This is part of Thinky Publishing’s resource covering every letter of the alphabet in uppercase, using fine motor skills and basic shape making as a foundation for forming letter shapes. Each letter has been broken down in to simple shapes that can be used to develop fine motor skills and build pencil confidence. Those same […]

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