Reception Literacy

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears — Story Sequencing (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Challenge children to retell the story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' with this fun activity. They must order the picture cards correctly ... More info

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Space — Tricky Words Outdoor Activity (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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This outdoor activity is a fun way for children to expand their vocabulary. Call out the tricky words and challenge children to spray the matching ... More info

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears — Time For Some Porridge: Writing Activity (Reception)

Stories
Early Years Literacy
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Encourage children to participate in discussions and practise writing sentences with this activity. They must make their own porridge for the Three ... More info

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Traditional Tales Comprehension (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Using this resource, children can develop their comprehension skills. They must look at the fairy-tale pictures of Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, ... More info

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears — Story Sequencing: Stretch (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Use this stretch activity to help children practise retelling narratives. Can they order the cards correctly and use them to retell the story of ... More info

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Spring — Number Formation (Reception)

Handwriting
Early Years Literacy
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Help children to develop their handwriting skills with this activity. Place the number cards next to trays filled with seeds and encourage children to ... More info

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Spring Mat (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Help children to develop their vocabulary with this spring word mat. It includes 20 different spring-related words and matching images. This resource ... More info

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Autumn — Letter Formation (Reception)

Handwriting
Early Years Literacy
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Encourage children to practise forming lower case letters with this fun activity. Fill some trays with lentils or coloured rice, attach the letter ... More info

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Spring Nursery Rhymes and Songs (Reception)

Rhymes
Early Years Literacy
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Use this resource to teach children about rhymes. It includes a collection of 7 nursery rhymes and songs for children to listen to or learn. This ... More info

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Superhero Number Formation (Reception)

Handwriting
Early Years Literacy
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Use these flashcards to help children practice writing numbers. They can be used to encourage children to draw numbers in salt trays or as handy ... More info

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The Ugly Duckling — Sequencing (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Help children to develop their reading comprehension skills with this worksheet. Can they cut out the pictures and order them correctly to retell the ... More info

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The Three Little Pigs — Stick Puppets (Reception)

Stories
Early Years Literacy
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These stick puppets are a great way to engage in independent role-play. Encourage children to use the puppets and have a go at repeating sections and ... More info

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Dinosaurs — Dinosaur Swamp Capital Letters (Reception)

Handwriting
Early Years Literacy
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This activity is a great way to encourage children to explore and practise writing capital letters. They must choose a dinosaur-themed capital letter ... More info

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Winter — Discussion Pack with Photos (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Use this winter discussion pack to help children practise their vocabulary skills. Encourage children to use the winter words to help talk about and ... More info

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Light & Dark — Caption Cut and Stick (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Help children to develop their comprehension skills with this worksheet. Can they cut and stick the matching light or dark picture above each caption? ... More info

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Superhero Caption Cut & Stick (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Help children to develop their reading skills with this worksheet. Can they cut and stick the superheroes above the matching captions? They must then ... More info

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The Ugly Duckling — Sequencing: Stretch (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Use this activity to help children develop their reading comprehension skills. They must order the pictures and sentences correctly to retell the ... More info

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Humpty Dumpty Rhyming Pairs (Reception)

Rhymes
Early Years Literacy
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Test children's knowledge of rhymes with this fun activity. They must cut out the Humpty Dumpty rhyming pictures and place them on top of the ... More info

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The Crocodile — Snap Me Up! Rhyming Game (Reception)

Rhymes
Early Years Literacy
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This crocodile-themed rhyming snap game can be used in a variety of ways and will help children learn about words that rhyme. Encourage children to ... More info

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Incy Wincy Spider — Role Play Picture Puppets (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Theses Incy Wincy Spider cards can be used for a variety of activities including making puppets. Children must listen to the nursery rhyme, cut out ... More info

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Light & Dark — Word Mat (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Help children to develop their vocabulary with this word mat, which includes a range of words relating to light or dark and matching images.This ... More info

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Pirates — Tricky Word Coins (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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This pirate-themed activity is a great way for children to develop their vocabulary. Can they find the tricky words and record them on their coins? ... More info

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Incy Wincy Spider — Raindrops Falling on my Head! — Part 2 (Reception)

Handwriting
Early Years Literacy
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Use these tricky word spider cards for a variety of activities including hiding in a spaghetti 'web', building with magnetic letters or ... More info

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Pirate Word Mat (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Help children to develop their vocabulary with this handy word mat. It includes 16 pirate-themed words with matching images. This resource is designed ... More info

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Light & Dark — Role-play Area Pack (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Use this activity to encourage children to engage in role-play. The vocabulary cards and signs can be used to set up a role-play area on the theme of ... More info

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Pirate List Writing (Reception)

Writing sentences
Early Years Literacy
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Use this worksheet to help children develop their writing skills. Can they choose 5 objects to take on a pirate adventure, cutting and sticking the ... More info

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Jack and the Beanstalk — How to Plant a Seed (Reception)

Writing sentences
Early Years Literacy
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This multi-use resource contains instructions for children about how to plant a seed. It includes a writing frame and instructions with ... More info

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Traditional Tales Comprehension — Stretch (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Using this stretch resource, children can develop their comprehension skills. They must look at the 5 different fairy-tale pictures with text extracts ... More info

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Jack and the Beanstalk — Role Play with Puppets (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Develop children’s confidence in storytelling with this Jack and the Beanstalk puppet activity resource. It includes instructions and pictures ... More info

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Journeys — Read and Match Words (Mainly CVC) (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Encourage children to apply their phonics skills to read words with this resource. The travel-related images should be hidden in a themed activity ... More info

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The Crocodile — Find the Tricky Word Crocodiles (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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This activity is a fun way for children to expand their vocabulary. Hide the crocodile tricky words around the classroom for children to read and ... More info

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Summer — What Will You Take to the Beach? (Reception)

Writing sentences
Early Years Literacy
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This worksheet is a great way for children to practise writing. Can they cut and stick 5 objects to take to the beach and label them using the word ... More info

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The Crocodile — Snap Me Up! Rhyming Game: Stretch (Reception)

Rhymes
Early Years Literacy
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This stretch-level activity is great for children who have a prior knowledge of numerous phonemes and blending of CVC words together. Challenge ... More info

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Rhyming Cards (Reception)

Rhymes
Early Years Literacy
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Check children's understanding of rhyming words with this fun activity. They must look at the rhyming cards and spot the pictures that don't rhyme ... More info

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Incy Wincy Spider — Tricky Word Spiders (Reception)

Vocabulary
Early Years Literacy
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Use these tricky word spider cards for a variety of activities including hiding in a spaghetti 'web', building with magnetic letters or hanging from ... More info

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Traditional Tales Comprehension —Foundation (Reception)

Comprehension
Early Years Literacy
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Using this foundation resource, children can develop their comprehension skills. They must look at the 5 different fairy-tale pictures and answer ... More info

Reception Literacy

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