**EYFS & KS1 Transition Printable Resources & Support**

Early Years Activities, Invitations, Transition Packs & Pedagogy Guidance

Transition periods can be exciting, emotional and sometimes challenging for young children, families and practitioners. Whether children are moving between Early Years settings, starting school, settling into Reception, or preparing for the transition into Year 1, thoughtful support can make a significant difference to children’s confidence, wellbeing and sense of security.

Our EYFS and KS1 Transition Resources have been carefully created to support smooth, child-centred transitions through play-based, developmentally appropriate practice. This collection includes printable transition activities, ‘All About Me’ resources, handover documents, school readiness materials, parent partnership packs, emotional wellbeing resources, observation and assessment templates, and professional pedagogy guidance for babies, toddlers, preschool and Reception children.

Designed for nurseries, preschools, childminders, schools and families, these Early Years transition resources help practitioners build strong relationships, support emotional wellbeing, encourage communication with parents and create positive starts for every child. Many resources are available in both editable and PDF formats, making them practical and flexible for everyday use in EYFS and KS1 settings.

Explore our transition packs, settling-in activities, handover templates and school readiness resources below to help children feel safe, valued, confident and ready for their next step in learning.

On this page you will find Free Sample Resources, Premium Printable Provision and Professional EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Documents. Explore membership options here.

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Free Resources

Age-Specific Transitions Pedagogy Guidance Documents

Babies (birth-18 months)
Toddlers (18 - 36 months)
Preschool (3 - 4 years)
Reception (4 - 5 years)

**Printable Transitions Resources**

School Readiness
Handover
New cohort/children
Provision for use with children
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Free ‘Transitions’ Printables for Early Years

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FREE Topic Resources

TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' sheets - black and white (Free Sample)

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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MENTAL HEALTH - Mood Booster Activity Cards (Free Sample)

These cards are intended as a quick choice of ideas to help lift someone’s mood.

Each card has an activity that may help a child feel a little brighter if they are having a sad day.

Everyone is different and each child may respond differently to each activity.

We hope this helps!

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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MY SUMMER ACTIVITY BOOKLET (Free Sample)

A selection of 5 Summer themed activity pages. An additional front cover page is also included. 20 PAGE BOOKLET AVAILABLE for Premium members here.

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Age-Specific Pedagogy Guidance Documents

Babies (birth-18 months)

EYFS

Supporting Babies and Families Through Change (Birth-18 Months)

A professional guidance document supporting emotionally secure, relationship-led practice during periods of change.

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Preparing for Transition to Toddler Room | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

A professional guidance document supporting emotionally secure, developmentally appropriate transitions from baby room to toddler provision.

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Baby Room Welcome & Settling-In Pack | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

A professional, parent-facing pack supporting calm transitions, secure attachment and consistent early care in baby rooms.

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Daily Diary — Baby Room | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

A professional communication document supporting strong partnerships between home and the baby room.

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Transition & Sleep Routines Record Pack | Babies (0-18 months)

Supporting consistent, emotionally secure care for babies aged 0–18 months

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Toddlers (18 - 36 months)

EYFS

Toddler → Preschool Transition Pack

A practical set of strength-based documents to support secure, consistent transitions from 18–36 month provision into the 3–4 year room.

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Preschool (3 - 4 years)

EYFS

Transition to Reception Pack | Preschool (3–4 Years) → Reception

A comprehensive, strength-based transition toolkit supporting children, families and schools.

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Strength-Based Reports & Transition Templates | Preschool (3–4 Years)

A professional reporting toolkit supporting meaningful communication with families and smooth transition to school.

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Progress Review (3–4 Years) | Non-Statutory Practitioner & Parent Summary

A strength-based progress review supporting meaningful partnership with families in preschool.

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Strength-Based Progress Overview | Preschool 3-4 Years (Overview)

A strengths-led overview supporting observation, reflection and meaningful next steps in a play-based EYFS environment.

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Reception (4 - 5 years)

EYFS

Reception Parent Partnership Pack | Reception (4-5 Years)

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.

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Reception → Year 1 Transition Pack

A leadership and practice pack that sets out how to plan a developmentally appropriate transition from Reception into Year 1, protecting EYFS pedagogy while building continuity into KS1.

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Getting ready for school / school readiness

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TRANSITIONS - School Readiness Poster/Info Sheet

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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TRANSITIONS - School Readiness Cards

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!

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TRANSITIONS - School Readiness Support Info Sheet

Notes for practitioners and/or parents in supporting children during their transition to school.

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CLASSROOM ROLE-PLAY PACK (Free Sample)

Everything you need to set up a mini classroom role-play area!

Pack includes:

- (Please note that words, etc. can be altered within the editable docx file version.)

- ‘Welcome to school!’ banner

- Calendar base (ideally to be laminated for mark making)

- School identity cards

- Posters - ‘We are friends!’, ‘What will you read today?’

- Reading record note sheets

- Mini footprint floormats

- Cloakroom signs - ‘Boots’, ‘Wellies’, ‘Coats’, ‘Jackets’

- ‘Choose a healthy snack’ sign with fruit and vegetable signs and prop cards

- ‘What will you make?’ sign with classroom equipment signs and prop cards

- ‘What will you choose?’ sign with classroom activity signs and prop cards

- Various creative area signs to choose from

- Templates for emergent writing (ideally laminated) - ‘Class Rules’, ‘Who is here today? Register’, Mini-Whiteboards

- Alphabet cards

- Number cards (1-10)

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Handover

Child(ren) moving from your EYFS setting to school

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TRANSITIONS - Moving to Reception - EYFS Handover Sheets

These sheets are intended for use by practitioners in pre-school EYFS settings (Nursery, Pre-School, Childminders). Both the short form (one page) and the longer variation (three pages) have spaces for adding information about a child’s individual attainment and personality that may be useful for their Reception teacher.

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TRANSITIONS - Moving to Reception - EYFS Handover Pack

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!

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(ren) moving from your EYFS setting to any other EYFS setting
e.g. Childminder, Preschool or Nursery (Primarily those children younger than school age.)

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TRANSITIONS - Changing/Moving Settings - EYFS Handover Sheets

These sheets are intended for use by practitioners in pre-school EYFS settings (Nursery, Pre-School, Childminders). Both the short form (one page) and the longer variation (three pages) have spaces for adding information about a child’s individual attainment and personality that may be useful for their new setting. Please print and use the sheets you find most useful within this pack.

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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TRANSITIONS - Changing/Moving Settings - EYFS Handover Pack

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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Support materials for assessment and reports

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TRANSITIONS - REPORTS - EYFS End of Year Progress Templates

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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EYFS FRAMEWORK - Age 2 Progress Check

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!

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EYFS FRAMEWORK - Observation Sheet

This observation sheet is intended to help practitioners concentrate on the most important aspects of what they are seeing during an observation and then develop steps forward for a child without being bogged down in extensive note-taking.

The sections of the sheet are designed for quick and concise notes that spark ideas for a child’s development.

We hope it helps!

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EYFS FRAMEWORK - Development Matters Statements & ELGs

Handy planning and assessment tool. We have placed all of the Development Matters learning statements and ELGs into one document.

Includes 21 pages. The 7 areas of learning are each spread across 3 pages (birth to 3 / 3 & 4 year olds / children in reception).

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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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EYFS FRAMEWORK - Observation Checkpoints

Development Matters incorporates ‘Observation Checkpoints’ for the Prime areas (Communication and Language, Physical Development & Personal, Social and Emotional Development). We have condensed these checkpoints into handy overview sheets. Plus we have included the ELGs from the EYFS Framework for each of these Prime areas.

We hope you find this helpful!

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EYFS FRAMEWORK - ELG Overview Sheets

Handy planning and assessment tool for those teaching children in their reception year.

All Early Learning Goals (ELGs) from the EYFS Framework, are condensed onto 2 sheets. The first sheet houses all of the ‘Prime’ area goals and the second the ‘Specific’ area goals.

We hope you find this helpful!

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EYFS FRAMEWORK - ELG Class Assessment Sheets

Handy assessment tool for those teaching children in their reception year.

All Early Learning Goals (ELGs) from the EYFS Framework are condensed onto a colour coded class assessment tick sheet. The first sheet has space for 30 children and the second provides slightly larger boxes for 15 children.

We hope you find this helpful!

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General resources for use during handovers - all ages

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HANDPRINT - NAME - PICTURE

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

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THIS IS ME - MULTIMATS

These sheets are ideal for drawing, collage or to be laminated for use with playdough.

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TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' booklet (full colour)

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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TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' booklet (black and white)

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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TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' sheets (full colour)

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.

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TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' sheets (black and white)

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.

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SELF-PORTRAIT DISPLAY - FRAMES

Children can choose the colour outline they would like to use, then draw a self-portrait that can be used to create a larger display of them all!

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WHEN I FEEL WORRIED - PROMPT TEMPLATES

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).

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WHEN I FEEL ANGRY - PROMPT TEMPLATES

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).

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WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? SHEETS

'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.

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New cohort / receiving new child(ren)

Resources for adult use - Printable Resources

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EYFS FRAMEWORK - ELG Class Assessment Sheets

Handy assessment tool for those teaching children in their reception year.

All Early Learning Goals (ELGs) from the EYFS Framework are condensed onto a colour coded class assessment tick sheet. The first sheet has space for 30 children and the second provides slightly larger boxes for 15 children.

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EYFS FRAMEWORK - Child Record Forms

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.

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TRANSITIONS - Home Visit/Initial Meeting Info Capture Sheet

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.

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Resources for adult use - Curriculum & Pedagogy Guidance
Age-specific support documents to guide your setting through the next year - from child-led planning & schemas to staff training & policies.

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Curriculum, continuous provision and purposeful teaching

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Play-based pedagogy, progression and EYFSP readiness

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Resources for use with children
You may find many of the following resources useful during an initial ‘settling in’ period.

MENTAL HEALTH - Mood Booster Activity Cards

MENTAL HEALTH - 'Healthy Minds' Display Pack

MENTAL HEALTH - 'Healthy Minds' Poster

MENTAL HEALTH - 'Sleeping Area' A4 Sign

MENTAL HEALTH - 'Sleep' Banner

MENTAL HEALTH - 'Amount of Sleep' Poster

EMOTIONS - 'Emotion of the Day' - Display (Large)

EMOTIONS - 'I am feeling...' - Emoji Cards

EMOTIONS - 'I am feeling...' - Emoji Colouring

EMOTIONS - 'Why is Teddy sad?' Activity Pack

EMOTIONS - 'Why is Teddy happy?' Activity Pack

ALL ABOUT ME - 'Make it' Challenge Cards

'My name starts with...' Letter Templates

ALL ABOUT ME - Action Cards

HANDPRINT - NAME - PICTURE

HAND AND FOOT MEASURE

MOVE YOURSELF! - DICE GAME

THIS IS ME - MULTIMATS

TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' booklet (full colour)

TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' booklet (black and white)

TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' sheets (full colour)

TRANSITIONS - 'This is me' sheets (black and white)

ALL ABOUT ME - Feelings Station Display

TRANSITIONS - 'My End of Year' booklet (black and white)

END OF YEAR - 'Look How I've Grown' Photo Frames (Gift)

DRAW YOURSELF SMILING! ACTIVITY SHEET

FOOTPRINT NAME LINEUP

SELF-PORTRAIT DISPLAY - BALLOONS

SELF-PORTRAIT DISPLAY - BUNTING

SELF-PORTRAIT DISPLAY - FRAMES

SELF-PORTRAIT DISPLAY - HEARTS

LET'S CONNECT - With Each Other - Activity Prompt Poster

LET'S CONNECT - With Each Other - Activity Prompt Cards

LET'S - Get Moving - Activity Prompt Poster

LET'S - Get Moving - Activity Prompt Cards

‘OUR EMOTIONS/MY FEELINGS’ - BANNERS

EMOTIONS - 'What Happens When You Feel...' - Prompt Cards

WHEN I FEEL WORRIED - PROMPT TEMPLATES

WHEN I FEEL ANGRY - PROMPT TEMPLATES

LET'S SHOW KINDNESS - Activity Prompt Poster

LET'S SHOW KINDNESS - Activity Prompt Cards

KINDNESS and FRIENDSHIP - Display Certificates/Notes

KINDNESS and FRIENDSHIP - ‘What makes a good friend’ Mark Making

KINDNESS and FRIENDSHIP - 'My lovely friend' Mark Making

ALL ABOUT ME - Decorate a 'Patchwork Person'

‘THANK-YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND!' CARDS

‘THANK-YOU FOR BEING KIND!' CARDS - HORIZONTAL

‘ACTS OF KINDNESS’ ACTIVITY AND DISPLAY

‘ACTS OF KINDNESS’ MARK MAKING/DRAWING/WRITING A4 SHEET

‘KIND TO ME' DISPLAY CERTIFICATES/NOTES

'WHEN...WAS A BABY' BOOKLET

HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? PLAYDOUGH MATS

'WHEN I GROW UP' SHEETS

EMOTIONS MAT - EMOJIS

EMOTION CARDS - EMOJIS

EMOTIONS FAN - EMOJIS

EMOTIONS - 'This Music Makes Me Feel...' - Mark Making

EMOTIONS - 'This Story Makes Me Feel...' - Mark Making

EMOTIONS COLOURING - EMOJIS

‘ALL ABOUT ME’ BANNER

‘ALL ABOUT US’ BANNER

'MARVELLOUS ME' BANNER

'OURSELVES' BANNER

EMOTION CARDS

EMOTION CARDS - MATCH STATEMENTS GAME

EMOTION CARDS - MATCH WORDS GAME

EMOTIONS MAT

EMOTIONS FAN

CIRCLE TIME TRANSITION DISCUSSION CARDS

BASIC EMOTIONS FAN

TRAFFIC LIGHTS FAN

EMOTIONS COLOURING

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? SHEETS

DRAW EMOTIONS

WRITE EMOTIONS

BLANK FACES

BLANK FACES - PLAYDOUGH MATS

CIRCLE TIME PROMPT CARDS

PARTS OF THE FACE SHEETS

BODY PART SHEETS

GOOD AND BETTER SHEETS

‘MY FAVOURITE THINGS’ BOOKLET

‘MY PASSPORT' BOOKLET - Basic Red

‘MY PASSPORT' BOOKLET - Basic Blue

MINDFULNESS - Activity Prompt Poster

MINDFULNESS - Activity Cards

MINDFULNESS - Banners

MINDFULNESS - 'We are mindful' Banners

MINDFULNESS - Mindfulness Walks Poster

MINDFULNESS - Mindfulness Walk Cards

FAMILIES - Topic Display Banners

FAMILIES - 'My Family' picture frame booklet

FAMILIES - 'Family' themed colouring sheets

FAMILIES - Posters

FAMILIES - Make a family member - playdough mat

FAMILIES - Draw a family member

'MY FAMILY' BOOKLET (2024)

FAMILIES - 'My Family' horizontal writing/drawing sheets

FAMILIES - 'My Family' vertical writing/drawing sheets

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General resources for classroom/Early Years setting set up with new child(ren)
(Please note that new and updated resources will be added to these pages during the coming weeks.)

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