Welcome to YOUR ‘Reception Teacher’ Page
Welcome to your dedicated hub page, Reception Teachers! Here, you will discover an engaging collection tailored just for you, with thousands of high-quality printable early years and EYFS activities, displays, paperwork, and planning resources brought to you by the creative team at Little Owls Resources. Each resource is handpicked with your needs in mind, covering individual time-relevant themes and special dates throughout the year. Whether you're looking for challenge activity cards, role play packs, or guidance on the EYFS Framework and Areas of Learning, this hub aims to be your ultimate access point to enriching your classroom experience. We hope you find this treasure trove of resources useful and inspiring!
Use the following quick text links or scroll down to browse all pages and resources selected for you…
Time relevant pages and resources for reception teachers
July Special Dates Calendar & Events: Stay ahead with our comprehensive calendar highlighting key dates, awareness days, and celebrations.
Summer Themes for Reception (More themes HERE.)
Summer Get Organised pages (View our entire collection of ‘Get Organised’ pages HERE.)
Key (ALL Year Round) pages and resources for reception teachers
Get Organised pages
Outdoor Area pages
All ‘Areas of Learning’
Quick access to a few Key Learning Areas for reception teachers - Alphabet - Initial Sounds - Letters & Sounds/Phonics - Animals - Colouring Activities - Counting - Subitising - Shapes - Problem Solving - Timetables & Routines - Playdough & Loose Part Mats - Role Play - Nursery Rhymes -
FEATURED Time Relevant Themes and Engaging Resources
- Special Dates Calendars for the entire year!
July Special Date Inspirational Activity Ideas for Teaching Reception
Read our new Educational & Informative Event Blog Posts. Browse awareness dates below using the arrows and click through to our dedicated blog post pages to read more.
International Tiger Day, celebrated annually on July 29th, is a powerful reminder of the majesty and importance of one of the world's most iconic big cats. It's a…
National Marine Week, running from July 26th to August 10th, 2025 (it spans two weeks, encompassing the highest tides), is a fantastic annual celebration of the…
The Big Butterfly Count is an annual citizen science project organised by Butterfly Conservation, usually running for a few weeks in July and August. It's a fantastic…
World Emoji Day, celebrated annually on July 17th, is a bright and engaging opportunity to explore emotions and communication with young children! It's a…
St. Swithin’s Day, observed annually on July 15th, is a fun and traditional day in the UK, especially suited for exploring weather with young children. According to…
Shark Awareness Day, celebrated annually on July 14th, is a fantastic opportunity to challenge misconceptions about sharks and teach young children about these…
Don’t Step on a Bee Day, observed annually on July 10th, is a charming and important reminder to teach young children about the vital role bees play in our…
International Plastic Bag Free Day, observed annually on July 3rd, is a fantastic opportunity to introduce young children to important environmental concepts…
International Joke Day, celebrated on July 1st each year, is a wonderful opportunity to bring laughter, silliness, and a whole lot of fun into your early…
TIME RELEVANT PAGES AND RESOURCES (FOR reception teachers)
Themes (More themes HERE.)
June Special Dates (More Special Dates HERE.)
Summer Get Organised pages (More ‘Get Organised’ pages HERE.)
Outdoor Area
KEY YEAR ROUND PAGES AND RESOURCES FOR reception teachers…
Year Round CORE Themes (More themes HERE.)
CORE Reception Teacher Get Organised pages
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