New Year’s Day / New Year’s Eve - EYFS / Early Years Activities, Displays and Ideas
New Year’s Eve: Thursday 31st December 2026 / New Year’s Day: Friday 1st January 2027
Sections on this page:
Free Sample Resources
Core ‘New Year’ Resources
Additional resources
About ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘New Year’s Day’
More January topics/special dates you may be interested in
Free Sample Resources!
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Whole year and month by month calendars with space for children to add their own drawings and/or art and craft designs.
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 'Happy New Year' Card Templates. Each design is intended to be coloured or used in conjunction with art & craft materials and includes space for children to add their own individualisation.
Pack comprises 10 pages, each with a different 'Happy New Year' card design.
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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Which colours can you spot? Why not be creative with this resource?…
If at home, perhaps watching a fireworks display (outside or from a window), encourage your child(ren) to look out for the colours on the chart and tick them off as they see them.
Alternatively, watch a recording of a fireworks display and even hit pause to discuss and identify the colours you see.
For a more physical sensory experience, why not create objects to represent fireworks in a tuff spot or on a trail around your setting/home in the appropriate colours? Children can then tick them off as they find each colour.
If your children need extending, consider an element of counting and perhaps even tally mark making.
Have fun!
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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Firework explosion themed size ordering pictures. Intended to be cut out (and ideally laminated) for use by children in repeatable size ordering activities. If you have access to a fuzzy felt board, why not stick velcro tabs on the back so that children can move them around on the board? Alternatively use them as a cut and stick activity (to also strengthen fine motor skills) for the children to take home and discuss with their families using words such as ‘small, smaller, smallest, big, bigger, biggest’.
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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Please note that both Editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) versions are available for all New Year topic resources. (Editable files require Microsoft Word to work at optimum level and Non-Editable files require a pdf viewer.)
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Writing/drawing/mark making sheets to form a booklet for children to think about the year ahead and the things they would like to improve/achieve. Pack includes the following pages. Print whichever ones you would like to include in your booklets.
My New Year Resolutions Booklet (Cover page)
My main goal for this year is:
This year I would like to:
This year I want to get better at:
This year something new I will try is:
This year my wish is:
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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Writing/drawing/mark making sheets for children to think about the year ahead and the things they would like to improve/achieve. Banner also included to form a 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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Ideal to be used as a counting display or ordering activity.
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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Whole year and month by month calendars with space for children to add their own drawings and/or art and craft designs.
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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Fun ‘New Year’ themed game for a small group of children. Take turns to flip a card and follow the instructions. Card topics cover ‘Personal, Social & Emotional Development’, ‘Physical Development’ ‘Communication & Language’ and ‘Mathematics’.
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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Hats to colour and/or design for a New Year celebration!
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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2026 Calendar with the months coloured to reflect the seasons. (Northern Hemisphere).
Whole year and month by month calendars with space for children to add their own drawings and/or art and craft designs.
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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2026 Calendar with the months coloured according to the season (Southern Hemisphere).
Whole year and month by month calendars with space for children to add their own drawings and/or art and craft designs.
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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Writing/drawing/mark making sheets for children to think about the year ahead and their hopes and wishes.
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 'Happy New Year' Card Templates. Each design is intended to be coloured or used in conjunction with art & craft materials and includes space for children to add their own individualisation.
Pack comprises 10 pages, each with a different 'Happy New Year' card design.
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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Information sheet for children to fill in at the beginning of the new year. Keep the sheet safe and look back at the end of the 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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Bunting for New 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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Pack of New Year (2026) colouring pictures/pages.
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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Cut and stick activity to reinforce number recognition and think about the number positions on a clock face.
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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You may also be interested in our ‘Growth Mindset’ resources…
Growth Mindset Picture Communication Poster Set. These A4 posters have aspects of Growth Mindset written in child-friendly language to encourage positivity when facing a 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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Banner for Growth Mindset 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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These puzzles are intended to be printed, laminated, and cut for repeated use.
Each puzzle match shows a progression in trying hard to get better at something.
The edges are all different so that the children can self-correct.
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 intended to be filled out with children at the beginning of the year. Children can consider with an adult what they would like to get better at/be able to achieve.
Children can draw/write/make marks to express this. Included on the sheet is the phrase ‘I will keep trying!’ An important part of ‘Growth Mindset’ is the realisation and acceptance that it may not be easy, but with a belief in themselves and perseverance, they will achieve their goal.
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 intended to be filled out with children at the beginning of the year. Children can consider with an adult what they would like to get better at/be able to achieve.
Children can draw/write/make marks to express this. Included on the sheet is the phrase ‘I will keep trying!’ An important part of ‘Growth Mindset’ is the realisation and acceptance that it may not be easy, but with a belief in themselves and perseverance, they will achieve their goal.
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 intended to be filled out with children at the beginning of the year. Children can consider with an adult what they would like to get better at/be able to achieve.
Children can draw/write/make marks to express this. Included on the sheet is the phrase ‘I will keep trying!’ An important part of ‘Growth Mindset’ is the realisation and acceptance that it may not be easy, but with a belief in themselves and perseverance, they will achieve their goal.
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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Growth Mindset leaf themed certificate and note sheets. These note sheets and/or certificates can be used to acknowledge when a child has persisted or risen to a challenge. The notes could then be put up as part of a larger display to celebrate the child and encourage others or sent home.
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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Growth Mindset flower themed certificate and note sheets. These note sheets and/or certificates can be used to acknowledge when a child has persisted or risen to a challenge. The notes could be put up as part of a larger display to celebrate the child and encourage others or sent home.
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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Growth Mindset Poster - Get Better
Poster to illustrate Growth Mindset. Reminding children to embrace a challenge as a path to growth!
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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Banner for Growth Mindset 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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Banner for Growth Mindset 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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Growth Mindset Posters - Cloud Style. These colourful posters have aspects of Growth Mindset written in child-friendly language to encourage positivity when facing a 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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Growth Mindset Posters - Daffodil Style. These A4 posters have aspects of Growth Mindset written in child-friendly language to encourage positivity when facing a 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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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.
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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Growth Mindset Notes - Flowers Style. These note sheets can be used to write down when a child has persisted or risen to a challenge. The notes could then be put up as part of a larger display to celebrate the child and encourage others.
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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Growth Mindset - Quote by Carol Dweck - the professor who developed the idea of a Growth Mindset.
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You may also be interested in our ‘Fireworks’ resources…
These Firework Senses Poem mark making prompt sheets will help encourage your children to draw and/or write about their senses and start to get a feel for poetry!
Children can complete them at varying levels. For example, your youngest children may be able to tell you what they see or hear and you can scribe a single word in each box. Some children may like to make marks to represent what they sense and your more developed children may like to write the rest of the sentence thinking about describing words to build a picture in the reader’s mind. Please note, the words do not need to rhyme.
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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1-10 ‘Fireworks’ themed number recognition and counting/subitising puzzles.
Match the number to the correct quantity of fireworks.
Practise counting or subitising objects which cannot be moved.
Use as a table or floor activity or part of an interactive display board. Left uncut, can be used as flashcards or for number ordering games.
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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Fireworks dice game - 10 designs to choose from! 1-6 dice required.
(Cut out and laminate the Fireworks pictures beforehand.)
• There are two sets of five puzzles. One with dots to count, one with numbers to read.
• The game could be played individually or as part of a turn-taking game.
• Roll dice and take the piece with the corresponding number.
• Keep going until you complete the picture!
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 intended to encourage children to record their fireworks experiences. They are differentiated by amounts of expected writing/drawing/mark making.
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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Fun and engaging firework themed colour sorting game. Pack consists of 6 colour ‘splats’; red, blue, green, yellow, orange and purple. There are also 4 firework cards for each colour (fold backing tab before lamination for extra strength).
Decide which colours you would like your child(ren) to explore and encourage them to match the firework shapes with the appropriate colour splats.
Have fun!
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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Which colours can you spot? Why not be creative with this resource?…
If at home, perhaps watching a firework display (outside or from a window), encourage your child(ren) to look out for the colours on the chart and tick them off as they see them.
Alternatively, watch a recording of a fireworks display and even hit pause to discuss and identify the colours you see.
For a more physical sensory experience, why not create objects to represent fireworks in a tuff spot or on a trail around your setting/home in the appropriate colours? Children can then tick them off as they find each colour.
If your children need extending, consider an element of counting and perhaps even tally mark making.
Have fun!
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 mark making prompt sheets will help encourage your children to draw and/or write about their senses. The sheets can be used separately or joined together to form a senses booklet.
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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Set of 11 firework explosion puzzles each with 2 parts. Ideal for our youngest children in order for them to begin to spot similarities and differences, recognise patterns and colours and solve problems involving observational skills.
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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Print and laminate these sheets to create re-useable playdough mats. Children will love playing with playdough to create these patterns using and refining fine motor skills and colour recognition.
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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Firework explosion themed size ordering pictures. Intended to be cut out (and ideally laminated) for use by children in repeatable size ordering activities. If you have access to a fuzzy felt board, why not stick velcro tabs on the back so that children can move them around on the board? Alternatively use them as a cut and stick activity (to also strengthen fine motor skills) for the children to take home and discuss with their families using words such as ‘small, smaller, smallest, big, bigger, biggest’.
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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Cut along the vertical lines on these firework themed number slice picture puzzles and allow your children to order the numbers to reveal the complete picture once again. Fun activity for number recognition and ordering skills. Also great for fine motor! Cut and stick use once activity or laminate to use time and time again.
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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Colour, Cut and Stick these ‘Firework’ themed number slice puzzles. Firstly colour in the picture. Then, cut along the vertical lines and allow your children to order the numbers to reveal the complete picture once again. Fun activity for number recognition and ordering skills. Also great for fine motor!
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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Numbers 0-20 on firework explosions. Create a firework themed number line, or place appropriate numbers for your child(ren) in a tuff spot along with themed objects. Can children count out the correct number of objects to place on each firework number? Or play an ordering game…Can you place the numbers in the right order? Or perhaps play which number is missing? After placing the numbers in order, take one away. Can your child(ren) work out which one is missing?
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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Alphabet lower case letters on firework explosions. Create a firework themed alphabet line, or place appropriate letters/sounds for your child(ren) in a tuff spot along with themed objects. Can children place the right objects next to their matching letter sound? Or play an ordering game…Can you place the alphabet letters in alphabetical order? Or perhaps play which letter is missing? After placing the letters in alphabetical order, take one away. Can your child(ren) work out which one is missing?
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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Large A4 blank fireworks templates ideal for collage or loose parts decorating art work.
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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Firework-themed game for consolidating knowledge of colours. Children to find and match explosion colours to the same colour rocket. Also encourages turn-taking in small group.
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Onomatopoeic firework word posters. Ideal for use with young children (Phase 1 letters and sounds) to encourage them to develop and experiment with various speech sounds. Also ideal with slightly older children to explore onomatopoeic words (words which phonetically imitate the sound that is made by the object being described). The children will love to make up their own!
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Onomatopoeic firework word colouring posters. Ideal for use with young children (Phase 1 letters and sounds) to encourage them to develop and experiment with various speech sounds. Also ideal with slightly older children to explore onomatopoeic words (words which phonetically imitate the sound that is made by the object being described). The children will love to make up their own!
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Fireworks sound cards to encourage children’s sense of rhythm and enjoyment of making sounds. Cards are different lengths to show the duration of each sound. You could introduce the sounds to the children first, for example getting them to say the long sound ‘zoooooom’ a few times in a row. Then showing them that the ‘bang’ sound is shorter and two bangs are equal to one zoooooom! You could follow this by showing the cards so that they have a visual cue as you develop different rhythms with them.
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Four firework safety cards for display or discussion starters. Please note that we have included the cards about sparklers for general safety knowledge. It is not advisable for young children to hold sparklers.
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Four firework safety cards for colouring and display or discussion starters. Please note that we have included the cards about sparklers for general safety knowledge. It is not advisable for young children to hold sparklers.
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A4 poster highlighting firework safety. Please note that we have included information about sparklers for general safety knowledge. It is not advisable for young children to hold sparklers.
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A4 colouring poster highlighting firework safety. Please note that we have included information about sparklers for general safety knowledge. It is not advisable for young children to hold sparklers.
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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Have great fun with your children moving like Fireworks with this set of 6 Fireworks Activity Challenge cards. Perhaps children could stand in a circle around the pile of cards and take turns to pick one for everyone to do. Cards could equally be shrunk down and placed on a key ring to take out on adventures or featured on an indoor or outdoor display board and referred to with everyone carrying out the activity on floor space in front. Once the children get to know the cards they will be able to relate the action to the picture without necessarily needing the card read to them...For example an adult may be able to simply hold up a card and everyone will be able to do the activity together! For those children who are exceptionally engaged, these cards explored in sequence could even be set to music as a dance performance! Great for physical development, descriptive language, understanding the world and turn taking.
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Enjoy teaching your children the basics of blending individual sounds to create words when you play this fun ‘Fireworks’ themed 'CVC word builder' game together! Easy to play and instructions included on the front page. Will you end up making a 'real' or 'nonsense' word? Why not use this game in conjunction with 'Phase 2 Letters and Sounds Flashcards', 'Sound Mat' or the 'Cut and Match Activity'? Various themed Phase 2 word cards also available in the Literacy section.
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Encourage your children to develop their fine motor skills with these firework-themed draw along the dotted line sheets.
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Why not try this fun and engaging rocket themed memory game with your children? Develops turn taking skills, memory, shape and number recognition (and ordering). Children will love building their rockets…and then perhaps making firework noises once they are complete and launching into the sky. Maybe you could choose a particular firework sound to say once each person completes their rocket, e.g. ‘whoosh!’’
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Rocket themed matching sheets which progress from drawing a line to connect corresponding colours, to 1:1 correspondence counting and then to finding 1 more than a number (+1).
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Pack of ‘Fireworks’ themed colouring sheets.
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You may also be interested in some of our ‘Planning’ resources…
These sheets can be used to note down possible ideas for learning and enjoyment related to a topic or interest.
Sometimes, when it is hard to grab and hold the attention of a child, it can be useful to use their own interests, however specific, as a starting point; a way in!
For example if a child/group of children show an interest in ‘Mobile Phones’, these sheets are for jotting down ideas that could use this interest as a starting point for learning through the prime areas. (Separate pack available for Prime and Specific areas.)
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These sheets can be used to note down possible ideas for learning and enjoyment related to a topic or interest.
Sometimes, when it is hard to grab and hold the attention of a child, it can be useful to use their own interests, however specific, as a starting point; a way in!
For example if a child/group of children show an interest in ‘Mobile Phones’, these sheets are for jotting down ideas that could use this interest as a starting point for learning through all the seven areas. (Separate pack available for just Prime areas.)
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These sheets can be used to plan the goals associated with an activity according to the age of the children in your care.
Each sheet has a small section to outline the activity itself followed by boxes to add the main goal for each age group. To the side there are tick boxes for each area of learning covered by the activity.
Lastly there is a space marked with a tick to note positives or what worked well, and a space marked with an arrow to note any next steps or areas for development.
Each page has a different combination of boxes for different settings:
Page 2: Ages 0-1, 2, 3-4 and Reception
Page 3: Ages 0-1 and 2
Page 4: Ages 0-1, 2, 3-4
Page 5: Ages 3-4 and Reception
(Separate pack available where boxes denote individual children rather than age groups.)
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These sheets can be used to plan the goals associated with an activity according to the age of the children in your care.
Each sheet has a small section to outline the activity itself followed by boxes to add the main goal for each age group. To the side there are tick boxes for each area of learning covered by the activity.
Lastly there is a space marked with a tick to note positives or what worked well, and a space marked with an arrow to note any next steps or areas for development.
There are three available sheets with spaces for 4, 3 or 2 children respectively.
(Separate pack available where boxes denote age group goals rather than individual children.)
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These sheets can be used to note down possible ideas for learning and enjoyment related to a topic or interest. Ideas are organised by area of learning.
Two sheets within pack. One which includes all seven areas of learning and another which includes just the prime areas.
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These sheets can be used to note down possible ideas for learning and enjoyment related to a topic or interest. Each ideas box has an inspirational heading in order to help cover key learning experiences within the Early Years curriculum/EYFS. Use the boxes appropriate for your child(ren).
Two sheets within pack. One which includes boxes prefilled with inspirational headings and another with blank boxes for you to select your own headings.
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This sheet can be filled out for each of the main areas of a setting. The boxes to be filled in are intended to focus the practitioner’s thinking on:
• what exactly the area provides for the children’s learning
• what is needed to set up the area
• the role of adults who play alongside the children
Colour and Black & White versions included.
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Blank copies of our monthly calendars to aid your planning. Full colour version.
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Blank copies of our monthly calendars to aid your planning. Black & White version.
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Blank copies of our monthly calendars with space for notes to aid your planning. Full colour version.
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You may also be interested in our ‘Special Date Calendars’…
Special Dates Calendar we have compiled for January 2027. Both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) have clickable links to relevant resources on our website. Useful planning tool as a reminder of dates if you are not a member or a handy tool to access our special dates resources if you are a member. Some TBC dates.
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Special Dates Calendar we have compiled for February 2027. Both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) have clickable links to relevant resources on our website. Useful planning tool as a reminder of dates if you are not a member or a handy tool to access our special dates resources if you are a member. Some TBC dates.
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Special Dates Calendar we have compiled for March 2027. Both editable (docx file) and non-editable (pdf file) have clickable links to relevant resources on our website. Useful planning tool as a reminder of dates if you are not a member or a handy tool to access our special dates resources if you are a member. (Contains some TBC dates.)
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About ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘New Year’s Day’
New Year’s Eve (December 31st) and New Year’s Day (January 1st) are celebrations marking the transition from one calendar year to the next. As some of the most universally recognised holidays worldwide, these days are associated with reflection, anticipation, and the excitement of fresh beginnings.
New Year’s Eve: December 31st
New Year’s Eve is typically marked by celebrations, parties, and gatherings with friends and family, as people say goodbye to the outgoing year. Customs vary widely across cultures, but common traditions include:
Countdown and Midnight Celebrations: People gather in public squares, homes, or at events to count down to midnight, cheering as the clock strikes 12:00.
Fireworks Displays: Fireworks are a longstanding tradition, symbolising both a celebration and the "light" of hope for the new year. Major cities worldwide, including London, New York City, Sydney, and Dubai, host spectacular fireworks shows.
The Ball Drop: In New York City’s Times Square, the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop has become iconic, drawing millions of spectators globally. The ball descends a flagpole over the final minute, with crowds cheering as it hits midnight.
Music and Dancing: Parties, concerts, and dancing are popular, as people enjoy the festive spirit, often with music and drinks to celebrate the year’s close. In the UK, the song “Auld Lang Syne,” written by Scottish poet Robert Burns, is sung after midnight. It’s a tradition for people to hold hands in a circle and sing, reflecting on old friendships and new beginnings.
Resolutions and Reflection: Many people take time to reflect on the past year’s achievements and challenges, often setting New Year’s resolutions—goals for self-improvement or new ambitions for the year ahead.
New Year’s Day: January 1st
New Year’s Day is a time for renewal and new beginnings. It’s often quieter than New Year’s Eve, with people focusing on personal reflections and family traditions. Common customs include:
Making New Year’s Resolutions: A tradition of self-reflection, people often set resolutions on New Year’s Day, aiming for personal growth, improved health, or new achievements.
Family Gatherings and Meals: Many people enjoy a traditional meal with family on New Year’s Day. Foods symbolising good luck are common, such as black-eyed peas and greens in the U.S. South, grapes in Spain, or noodles in Japan.
New Year’s Parades: In the United States, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, is famous for its elaborate floral floats. The London New Year’s Day Parade is a major event, featuring colourful floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and performers from around the world. Other cities hold similar parades, celebrating with colourful displays, marching bands, and community festivities.
New Year’s Day Sports: Major sporting events are a big part of the day in some cultures. In the United States, for example, college football bowl games are traditionally played on January 1st, attracting millions of viewers.
Dip in the Sea: A tradition in some parts of the UK, especially in Scotland and Northern England, is to participate in a New Year’s Day swim in freezing waters. Known as “Loony Dook” in Scotland, this is both a fun and charitable event, with participants often donning costumes.
Cultural Variations and Traditions
Around the world, New Year celebrations have unique customs:
Japan: Many people visit temples for Joya no Kane, a Buddhist tradition where a temple bell is struck 108 times to cleanse negative emotions from the past year.
Scotland: Hogmanay is the Scottish New Year celebration, marked by traditions such as first-footing (where the first visitor of the new year brings luck) and singing “Auld Lang Syne.”
Spain and Latin America: People eat 12 grapes at midnight, symbolising good luck for each month of the upcoming year.
China: Though China celebrates the Gregorian New Year, the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year—celebrated between late January and February—has its unique festivities.
Cultural Significance of New Year’s in the UK
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the UK are times of joy, unity, and hope for the future. These celebrations blend longstanding traditions with modern festivities, emphasising family, community, and a sense of renewal. For many in the UK, New Year’s is a time to look forward, embrace change, and celebrate the potential that a new year holds.
Symbolism and Meaning
New Year’s represents renewal, hope, and fresh starts. It offers an opportunity for self-reflection and is often celebrated as a moment of unity and togetherness, reinforcing the idea that a new year brings the chance for growth, improvement, and resilience. For many, it’s a time to leave behind difficulties from the past year and embrace possibilities ahead.
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