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Parent Communication - EYFS Settling-In Packs, Letter Templates & Displays
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Free Sample Resources
Core ‘Home-Setting Communication’ Noticeboard resources
Additional resources including:
Parent Guidance & Settling-In Packs
Daily Communication & Letter Templates
Welcome Displays
Events
Observations and Assessment
All About Me
Related ‘Get Organised’ resources
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Free Sample Resources
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This banner has been made to use in conjunction with our A6 picture communication/visual timetable cards. We have a ‘Visual Timetable Cards’ pack for general group use and an ‘Individual Visual Timetable Cards’ pack which includes more personal activities for individual children.
This template could be used for an individual or on the wall as a whole class timetable display. Three sections to the banner are included in the pack. Print the middle section as many times as you need to create the right length timetable planner for your setting.
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A4 poster for each of the ‘Three Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning’ outlined within the EYFS Framework.
playing and exploring - children investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go’
active learning - children concentrate and keep on trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy achievements
creating and thinking critically - children have and develop their own ideas, make links between ideas, and develop strategies for doing things
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MORE ‘EYFS FRAMEWORK’ RESOURCES
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Growth Mindset Posters - Sun Style.
These appealing posters have aspects of Growth Mindset written in child-friendly language to encourage positivity when facing a challenge.
More ‘Growth Mindset’ resources AVAILABLE HERE.
Please note that if you wish to edit the text you can do so in the EDITABLE docx file version below. NON-EDITABLE pdf file also available below.
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Our weekly timetable template 1 includes a column for the time and five additional columns for each weekday. ‘Activity’ design theme.
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Please note that both Editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) versions are available for most of our Home-Setting Communication resources. (Editable files require Microsoft Word to work at optimum level and Non-Editable files require a pdf viewer.)
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Parent Guidance & Settling-In Packs
Helping Parents Understand Learning Through Play and Care - A professional guidance document supporting clear, reassuring communication with families about EYFS practice in childminding settings.
A parent-friendly guidance pack supporting early speech and language through everyday interaction.
A parent-facing guidance document supporting consistency, wellbeing and early communication from birth.
A professional, parent-facing pack supporting calm transitions, secure attachment and consistent early care in baby rooms.
A complete, professionally written set of core EYFS policies tailored specifically for childminder settings. Updated to align with the new EYFS Framework, effective September 2026.
A complete, professionally written set of core EYFS policies supporting safe, compliant and high-quality early years practice in Nurseries & Preschools. Updated to align with the new EYFS Framework, effective September 2026.
A parent-friendly guidance pack that explains how children learn in Reception (4–5), what to expect day to day, and how families can support learning at home without pressure.
Daily Communication & Letter Templates
Daily Updates, Transitions and Shared Information - An optional set of professional templates supporting clear, respectful communication with families in childminding settings.
Editable letters and updates supporting clear, inclusive communication with families (18–36 months)
A simple, strengths-based communication tool supporting partnership between nursery and home (18–36 months)
A professional communication document supporting strong partnerships between home and the baby room.
Welcome Displays
Happy Faces ‘Welcome’ posters. 4 colours to choose from. Space to write the name of your setting/room/classroom.
Perfect for use as part of a welcome display.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Hands on Heart ‘Welcome’ posters. 4 colours to choose from.
Perfect for use as part of a welcome display.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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‘Welcome’ poster including languages: English, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Czech, Italian and Polish. Smiling emoji background.
Perfect for use as part of a welcome display.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Hands on Heart poster/wall art to prompt natural child led discussion celebrating racial diversity.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Hands up poster/wall art to prompt natural child led discussion celebrating racial diversity.
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‘Respect, Friendship, Love’ poster/wall art (designed by our 5 year old) to prompt natural child led discussion celebrating racial diversity.
Original artwork drawn by our youngest daughter and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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‘Respect, Friendship, Love’ poster/wall art (designed by our 7 year old) to prompt natural child led discussion celebrating racial diversity.
Original artwork drawn by our eldest daughter and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Events
This pack includes both poster and flyer templates to let parents/carers know when and how they can help with your Summer Fair/Fayre/Fete. Also included is a sign-up sheet.
We hope you find this useful!
Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
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This pack includes both A4 landscape and portrait posters for adverting your Summer Fair/Fayre/Fete. Templates include spaces for where, when and stalls.
Your chosen poster/flyer could go out as part of a newsletter email or put up on a bulletin board, parent/carer communications noticeboard or classroom/setting door or window.
Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
We hope you find this useful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack includes A5 flyers for adverting your Summer Fair/Fayre/Fete. Templates include spaces for where, when and stalls.
Your flyer could go out as part of a newsletter email, sent home in bookbags or put up on a bulletin board, parent/carer communications noticeboard or classroom/setting door or window.
Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
We hope you find this useful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack includes A4 landscape and portrait blank signs designed for use within a Summer Fair/Fayre/Fete.
You may like to use these sign templates to label each stand and perhaps add any details about rules and costing, etc.
Alternatively you may like to use these templates to advertise your fair. The blank box could be used to state a title, time, place and some of the main features/stalls that will be there. This could go out as part of a newsletter email or put up on a bulletin board, parent/carer communications noticeboard or classroom/setting door or window.
Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
We hope you find this useful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack includes both poster and flyer templates to let parents/carers know when and how they can help with your Sports Day. Also included is a sign-up sheet.
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Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack includes both A4 landscape and portrait posters for adverting your Sports Day. Templates include spaces for where, when and events/games.
Your chosen poster/flyer could go out as part of a newsletter email or put up on a bulletin board, parent/carer communications noticeboard or classroom/setting door or window.
Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
We hope you find this useful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack includes A5 flyers for adverting your Sports Day. Templates include spaces for where, when, events/games and don’t forget!
Your flyer could go out as part of a newsletter email, sent home in bookbags or put up on a bulletin board, parent/carer communications noticeboard or classroom/setting door or window.
Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
We hope you find this useful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack includes A4 landscape and portrait blank signs designed for use within a Sports Day.
You may like to use these sign templates to label each game/activity/event and perhaps add any details about rules, etc.
Alternatively you may like to use these templates to advertise your Sports Day. The blank box could be used to state a title, time, place and some of the main games/activities. This could go out as part of a newsletter email or put up on a bulletin board, parent/carer communications noticeboard or classroom/setting door or window.
Please note that if you would like to edit these templates you can do so using the docx file.
We hope you find this useful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Observations & Assessment
We hope these report templates are useful.
Please see below for templates included within this pack.
Preschool/Nursery/Childminder
Colour version – p2-3
Low-ink (black and white) version – p4-5
Reception/School
Colour version – p6-7
Low-ink (black and white) version – p8-9
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Handy ‘Age 2 Progress Check’ forms. Two different versions to choose from within this pack. If you would like to adapt the forms, simply choose the editable docx file.
The EYFS Framework states there should be a progress check carried out at age 2.
More information can be found regarding the statutory requirements on the cover sheet attached within this document.
We hope you find this helpful!
Files contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Child record form which comprises 2 A4 pages. The first page covers ‘Contact Details’ and the second ‘Additional Information’. If you would like to adapt the forms, simply choose the editable docx file.
Updated to align with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, effective 1st September 2026.
We hope you find this helpful!
Files contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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This 'Child Absence Tracking Sheet' is designed to help settings effectively record and monitor children's attendance, particularly focusing on the new EYFS Statutory Framework requirements (effective from September 2025) regarding the follow-up of prolonged or unexplained absences.
Maintaining accurate records is crucial for safeguarding and demonstrating compliance.
Files contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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This pack is intended for use by practitioners in pre-school EYFS settings (Nursery, Pre-School, Childminders) to compile information to be sent to a child’s new key worker when moving to a new setting.
Elements of this pack could also be used by settings who would like to send home a pack for children to fill in with their families before starting.
Pages included in the pack as follows:
(Please note that we have provided a selectin of pages for you to choose those appropriate for your child/setting needs. Print the ones which work for you and your child(ren) in order to create your own bespoke pack.)
EYFS handover sheets p2-5
• Forms to pass on attainment information to new setting.
‘This is me’ sheets (colour) p6-7
• Sheets for children to fill in independently or with adult help to tell new setting about themselves.
‘This is me’ sheets (BW) p8-9
• Sheets for children to fill in independently or with adult help to tell new setting about themselves
‘When I feel worried’ sheet (vertical) p10
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
‘When I feel angry’ sheet (vertical) p11
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
Picture frame outline (black) p12
• Rectangle frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Picture frame outline (blue) p13
• Rectangle frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Heart frame outline (pink) p14
• Heart-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Heart frame outline (green) p15
• Heart-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Balloon frame outline (red) p16
• Balloon-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Balloon frame outline (yellow) p17
• Balloon-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
‘This is me’ booklet (colour) p18-26
• Booklet for children to fill in independently (or with help) to tell new setting about themselves.
‘This is me’ booklet (BW) p27-35
• Booklet for children to fill in independently (or with help) to tell new setting about themselves.
Picture/Handprint/Name sheets p36-40
• Sheets for children to draw themselves, add their handprint and attempt their name.
‘When I feel worried’ sheet (horizontal) p41
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
‘When I feel angry’ sheet (horizontal) p42
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
We hope you find this helpful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack is intended for use by practitioners in pre-school EYFS settings (Nursery, Pre-School, Childminders) to compile information to be sent to a child’s new teacher when starting school.
Elements of this pack could also be used by schools/reception teachers who would like to send home a pack for children to fill in with their families before starting with you.
Pages included in the pack as follows:
(Please note that we have provided a selectin of pages for you to choose those appropriate for your child/setting needs. Print the ones which work for you and your child(ren) in order to create your own bespoke pack.)
EYFS handover sheets p2-5
• Forms to pass on attainment information to new teacher.
‘This is me’ sheets (colour) p6-7
• Sheets for children to fill in independently or with adult help to tell new teacher about themselves.
‘This is me’ sheets (BW) p8-9
• Sheets for children to fill in independently or with adult help to tell new teacher about themselves
‘When I feel worried’ sheet (vertical) p10
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
‘When I feel angry’ sheet (vertical) p11
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
Picture frame outline (black) p12
• Rectangle frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Picture frame outline (blue) p13
• Rectangle frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Heart frame outline (pink) p14
• Heart-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Heart frame outline (green) p15
• Heart-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Balloon frame outline (red) p16
• Balloon-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
Balloon frame outline (yellow) p17
• Balloon-shaped frame for children to draw a self-portrait.
‘This is me’ booklet (colour) p18-26
• Booklet for children to fill in independently (or with help) to tell new teacher about themselves.
‘This is me’ booklet (BW) p27-35
• Booklet for children to fill in independently (or with help) to tell new teacher about themselves.
Picture/Handprint/Name sheets p36-40
• Sheets for children to draw themselves, add their handprint and attempt their name.
‘When I feel worried’ sheet (horizontal) p41
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
‘When I feel angry’ sheet (horizontal) p42
• Sheets for children to complete with some support about their coping strategies.
We hope you find this helpful!
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This poster is intended to inform/remind parents and practitioners of some of the milestones that can be reached and celebrated with children as they prepare for their transition to school.
It is important to stress that this is not intended to be used as a tick sheet of absolute requirements. All children are different with distinct strengths and areas for development.
We hope you find this helpful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These cards are intended to inform/remind parents and practitioners of some of the milestones that can be reached and celebrated with children as they prepare for their transition to school.
It is important to stress that they are not intended to be a collection of absolute requirements. All children are different with distinct strengths and areas for development.
We hope you find this helpful!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Notes for practitioners and/or parents in supporting children during their transition to school.
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This sheet is intended for use by Reception teachers when first meeting new intake children and/or their parent/guardian.
It is hoped that the headings of the boxes will help in both gathering information and stimulating helpful conversation about the child.
We hope you find this helpful!
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General design landscape Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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General design portrait Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
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Balloon motif landscape Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Balloon motif portrait Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Creative design landscape Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Creative design portrait Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Space design landscape Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Space design portrait Learning Journey Covers. Available in both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) formats.
Editable - Includes a selection of 3 covers to choose from. Either print out and hand write/cut & stick images or add text and images before printing.
Non-Editable - Pack includes 2 covers. The first cover comprises blank boxes for you to hand write /cut & stick images as you choose. The second cover includes headings within boxes.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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All About Me
As well as part of an ‘All About Me’ topic, this sheet could be used at the start of a child’s time at a particular setting. It can then be referred to with the child at a later time to show them how much they have improved in writing their name, drawing themselves or even how much bigger their hand is!
Keywords: handprint, hand print, progress, grow, growth, bodies, body, ourselves, name writing, learning journey/journal
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These sheets are ideal for drawing, collage or to be laminated for use with playdough.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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As well as part of an ‘All About Me’ topic to be completed at any time, this booklet is ideal for use during transitions. If you have a child who is moving to another setting or transitioning to school, you may like to fill this in with them to pass on to the next teacher/practitioner.
Equally, if you are a reception teacher about to receive a new cohort, you may like to send this home in advance of your new children starting with you.
In addition, the booklet in full or selected pages from within the booklet are ideal for use at the start of a child’s time at a particular setting/the start of the school year.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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As well as part of an ‘All About Me’ topic to be completed at any time, this booklet is ideal for use during transitions. If you have a child who is moving to another setting or transitioning to school, you may like to fill this in with them to pass on to the next teacher/practitioner.
Equally, if you are a reception teacher about to receive a new cohort, you may like to send this home in advance of your new children starting with you.
In addition, the booklet in full or selected pages from within the booklet are ideal for use at the start of a child’s time at a particular setting/the start of the school year.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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As well as part of an ‘All About Me’ topic to be completed at any time, these sheets are ideal for use during transitions. There are two sheets. The first is ideal to be completed by an adult alongside a child and the second by the child.
If you have a child who is moving to another setting or transitioning to school, you may like to fill this in with them to pass on to the next teacher/practitioner.
Equally, if you are a reception teacher about to receive a new cohort, you may like to send this home in advance of your new children starting with you.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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As well as part of an ‘All About Me’ topic to be completed at any time, these sheets are ideal for use during transitions. There are two sheets. The first is ideal to be completed by an adult alongside a child and the second by the child.
If you have a child who is moving to another setting or transitioning to school, you may like to fill this in with them to pass on to the next teacher/practitioner.
Equally, if you are a reception teacher about to receive a new cohort, you may like to send this home in advance of your new children starting with you.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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It can often be difficult for children (and anyone) to deal with feelings of worry and anxiety. Once these feelings become overwhelmingly strong, it can be difficult to get passed them.
These 2 sheets are designed for children and adults to discuss what helps a particular child to feel happy when they are worried. This could be things like cuddling a particular soft toy, colouring, playing Lego, reading a book, etc. Once strategies have been decided, the child could make marks in the box(es) that will remind them of this strategy when they need to use it. Alternatively, adults may create picture prompts to place in the box(es).
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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It can often be difficult for children (and anyone) to make good choices when they have an overwhelming feeling of anger or frustration. In order to talk about problems and express thoughts effectively it is often necessary to return to a calm state first.
These 2 sheets are designed for children and adults to discuss what helps a particular child to feel happy/calm again. This could be things like cuddling a particular soft toy, colouring, playing Lego, sitting in the reading corner, etc. Once strategies have been decided, the child could make marks in the boxes that will remind them of this strategy when they need to use it. Alternatively, adults may create picture prompts to place in the box(es).
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Four sheets which can either be used separately or put together as a booklet. Each sheet compares an aspect of life when an individual was a baby and now to demonstrate how we all change as we grow. The spaces on the sheets are intended for drawings, however photographs or writing may also be used. On the first/front cover sheet there is space for a child’s name and 2 separate boxes for a drawing/photo of them when they were a baby and now. The subsequent sheets have spaces to compare toys, food and where they sleep/used to sleep. Tasks can be completed within settings/school or given to children as a home learning challenge.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'What makes you happy?' idea templates. Perfect for use after circle time as part of 'Ourselves' and 'Feelings' work. Children have space in thought bubbles to draw and/or write about 3 things that make them happy.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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