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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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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: Find more […]

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 […]

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 […]

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