As children fill in the spaces, they will write their name, birth date, year group, friends, and food they love. They will also discover what they are excited about and what they want to become when they grow older.

How to use the All about me Worksheet?

As we are heading towards the new year teachers are looking for activities that they can do during the first week of school. This is an excellent activity to get to know your students and help young children explain themselves in their own words. It is extremely important for children to know how unique and special they are and what makes them so wonderful.

Why getting to know yourself is important for kids?

Getting to know yourself is important as it leads you to become a better person in life. When you know more about yourself you know what to improve and where your strengths lie, your goals and how to achieve them,  your thoughts and feelings, and how to express them to the world. You also understand what you love the most and what your dislikes are.

All About me Activity:

This activity will also let them colour and design the sheet while improving their hand and eye coordination. Why not download our free Back to school assessments for Year 1 to Year 4. 

Click on the picture below to download your free all about me worksheet.

The worksheet is available in two unique designs, The first image is for younger kids whereas the down worksheet focuses more on older kids where they can express their worries and problems. Choose from your favourite style and start jotting down about yourself.

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Get into the winter spirit with this fantastic freebie. Simply click on the image and download the pdf file.

Related: 50 Kids Educational Activities to do at home while schools are closed

Once kids finish this challenge why not ask them to take part in our other amazing 30-day challenge. Check our most popular 30-day Life skills challenge which will help children learn key life skills.

30-day Winter Writing Challenge:

Download the free printable by clicking on the link below and save the PDF file.

The challenge includes:

1. Write a funny story about Santa who lost his way.
2. Write a poem about winter nights.
3. Write a story about a snowman who loves summer.
4. Write 5 things you like and dislike about winter.
5. Write 5 things you want to learn in this new year.
6. Write about your favourite winter holiday destination.
7. Write a diary entry whilst sitting cosily in your duvet.
8. Write about the best Christmas present you received.
9. Write a recount of your favourite last year memory.
10. Write a story about a snowman who loves summer.
11. Write steps to build a snowman.
12. Write a recipe for your favourite Christmas meal.
13. Write an acrostic poem about winter.
14. Write a letter to Santa thanking him for all the presents.
15. Do some research on the North Pole. Make a fact file about it.
16. Go for a walk. Write 5 things you noticed that are different from summer.
17. Write about a fairy wand you find in your cupboard.
18. Write about a favourite character you read in a book.
19. Write a new ending for the book you just read.
20. Make a grocery list with your parents.
21. Write about your favourite winter sport.
22. Write a letter to your friend.
23. Write about what you can see outside your window.
24. Write a hilarious story about a grumpy elf.
25. What do you wear in winter? Make a list of winter clothing.
26. Write 5 things that are blue.
27. Write a list of your favourite winter movies.
28. Describe the weather today. How does it make you feel?
29. Write a horror story about a wet winter night.
30. Why is December different in Australia than in the UK? Research and then write a short paragraph.
31. Write about how to make hot chocolate.

Be a part of our other amazing challenges:

• 30 Day Art/DT Challenge for kids – Activities
• Kids fitness challenge 
• 30 Day Kids Math Challenge

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Related: 13 Best Kids Movies 2019

After a long day at school, children normally wants to have a rest on a couch and watch Tv. But who says TV time can’t be educational. We have compiled a list of TV shows that will keep kids entertained while teaching them lessons. From counting to problem-solving, phonics to spelling and science to nature we have covered everything.

MATHS

1. Peg + cat

Image via PBSKids

The amazing peg + cat show focus on teaching children to overcome obstacles in a fun way. In each episode, Peg and her cat face a new maths problem that they must solve to move ahead. Children will learn how to solve maths skills in a fun way. Maths won’t be a dry and boring topic for them. Watch on YouTube now.

2. Monster Math squad

Image via YouTube

The Tv show features three monsters named Max, Lilly and goes who go on different missions where they have to solve different maths problems. Monsters are best at solving the problem and completing their missions.

3. Numberblocks

Image via BBC

The number blocks are the children’s ultimate favourite. From number bonds to patterns, missing numbers to solving equations you will learn all the basic concept of maths with 10 friends. Have tons of the fun with number blocks.

This amazing program will give a head start to children as young as 2 years. Children will start recognising numbers. It will also help them to learn addition, subtraction, patterns, less or more and other skills that learn in Reception and Year 1. Get your first Number Blocks DVD from amazon now or watch on BBC iplayer today.

4. Team Umizoomi

Image via PlayPilot

Team umizoomi is an animated TV show targeted at young pre-schoolers. The fun TV show emphasis on preschool mathematical concepts, such as counting, sequences, shapes, patterns, measurements, and comparisons. The team umizoomi consist of 6-year-old Milli, her brother Geo, who’s 8, and their friendly robot named Bot. Together they solve the Maths problems which are sent to them via umi alarm. Available on Amazon Prime:

5. Cyberchase

Image via PBSkids

The award-winning animated television series focuses around three curious children named Jackie, Matt, and Inez who were brought into cyberspace to save the world from the Villain Hacker. The children use their maths and problem-solving skills to outsmart the horrible Hacker from taking over Cyberspace.

LITERACY

1. Martha Speaks

Image via PBSKids

Martha Speaks is based on children book by Susan Meddaugh’s. In this show, a family dog ate a magical alphabet soup which gives him the ability to speak. The show teaches young watchers vocabulary and synonyms in a fun and eye-catching way. Watch on prime video today!

2. WallyKazam

Image via ABC iView

Wallykazam is a fun animated Tv show for pre-schoolers created on the adventures on 6-year-old troll named Wally troll man. Wally has the powers to make words come to life with his magic wand but sometimes the adventures do go wrong so wally has to be very careful. The show teaches children how to sound out words, letter-sound association and spellings.

3. Alphablocks

Image via Cbeebies

Alphablocks is a famous show by Cbeebies. 26 living alphabets tell stories and make words using phonics.  The fun alphabets also introduce new vocabulary in a very interesting way. Let the children imagination fly will this amazing show. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.

4. WordWorld

Image via FANDOM

Funny group of animals take children on an adventure in the Word World where they have to solve problems by building words. The program helps children learn to spell and also enhance the vocabulary of young kids.

5. Super WHY!

Image via PBS

Four friends turn into superheroes before jumping into a storybook where they have to solve the problem of the day. They need to collect clues and alphabets to get one final answer for the day’s problem.

The show teaches the importance of teamwork, communication, and compassion along with key reading skills like introducing alphabets, teaching letter sounds, spelling, and word recognition. Two seasons are available on Amazon Prime Video.

SCIENCE

1. Sid the science kid

Image via Jim Hanson company

Sid the Science kid is an award-winning television program by PBS Kids. A young boy named Sid constantly looks for answers in the field of science. The program is fun and enjoyable for kids as it has plenty of comedy and music.

2. The cat in the hat knows all about that

Image via YouTube

The Cat in the hat knows nearly everything. Cat takes his youngster friends Nick and Sally on educational adventures in his amazing car Thinga-ma-jigger where they learn about natural science. The show is planned to inspire children’s literacy in science. The TV show is available on Netflix.

3. Magic school bus:

Image via Amazon

This hit animated tv series features Ms Frizzle’s Magic school bus that turns into a spaceship, a submarine, a blimp, and more to travel outer space, under the sea and even inside the human body. Get ready for the amazing adventure where children will learn about bugs, sea creatures, the solar system, bacteria, the human body and much more!

4. The Dr. Binocs show

Image via Pinterest

Dr Binocs offers plenty of learning he takes you through a variety of interesting topics like volcanos, water cycles, gravity, five senses and many more.

5. Messy goes to Okido

Image via Okido

Messy is a curious and fun-loving monster that explores science-related questions with his friends in the most fun and creative way.

Related: 11 Best Educational Magazines for kids

We hope you enjoyed watching these amazing programs with your kids. Let us know what is your favourite TV show for kids in the comments box below.

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Whether it’s the new Toy Story 4 that made us all wait for 10 long years or the most anticipated live-action remakes of the Disney cartoons, some jaw-dropping kids movies are coming to the theatre this year. Action to comedy, animation to adventure, our list of family-friendly films has a movie for everyone. Spend this summer watching these fun-filled blockbusters – start making your 2019 calendar now.

Also Read: 11 Best Educational Magazines for kids

The best kids movies 2019 has to offer:

1. Toy Story 4

Time for a road trip! Woody, Buzz Lightyear and all the gang, set off for a road trip with a new friend called “Forky“. The adventure turned into a reunion with an old friend. Woody and friends will learn how big the world is for a toy.

• Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Comedy
• Rating: U
• Runtime: 1hr 26min

2. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

In the final episode of the fantastic movie “How to Train Your Dragon” by DreamWorks animation, Hiccup who is now chief and toothless must seek a hidden world in order to save everything they love.

• Genre(s): Adventure, Action, Animation
• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 1hr 44min

3. Aladdin

Aladdin is the second highly-anticipated remake of 2019 by Disney. The kind-hearted street urchin named Aladdin stumbles upon a magic oil lamp that unleashes a powerful Genie. Soon both embark on a dangerous mission to stop the wicked wizard Jafar from toppling Princess Jasmine’s kingdom.

• Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Family
• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 2hr 8min

4. The Secret Life of Pets 2

The sequel to famous The Secret Life of Pets continues the story of Max and his pet friends. Watch how Max manages when the owner gets married and has a baby.

• Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Comedy
• Rating: U
• Runtime: 1hr 26min

5. Missing link

Missing link is an awesome movie for kids that teaches friendship along with lots of humour and plenty of heart. In the movie, Mr Link, 8 feet tall and covered in fur, is sweet, funny and adorably liberal. After living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, he recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this fearless trio of explorers travels to the far reaches of the world to help their new friend.

• Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Comedy
• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 1hr 34min

6. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

The sequel of much anticipated The Lego Movie is finally here. The citizens of Brisburg face a dangerous new threat. The Invaders from LEGO DUPLO are destroying everything that comes in their way. Now it’s up to the Emmet, Lucy, Batman and the rest of their friends to defeat the enemy and restore harmony in the LEGO universe.

• Genre(s): Animation, Action, Adventure
• Rating: U
• Runtime: 1hr 47min

7. Dumbo

The first of 2019 Disney’s new live-action feature film “Dumbo” introduces the tale of a baby elephant who uses his large ears to fly.

• Genre(s): Adventure, Family, Fantasy
• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 1hr 52min

8. Wonder Park

This movie features an imaginative, science-minded girl named June.  During childhood, June imagines a magical amusement park run by a group of animals. As an adult, she finally finds that park but now she has to save it from the evil forces.

• Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 1hr 25 min

9. The lion king

The all live-action adaptation of the classic Disney animated movie “The Lion King” is soon going to roar in UK cinemas on July 19. Bring your tissues and watch this jaw-dropping retelling that will surely tug at your heartstrings

• Genre(s): Animation. Adventure, Drama
• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 1hr 58min

10. The Angry Birds Movie 2

The sequel of comedy animated movie “The Angry Birds Movie” is coming to your nearest cinemas on August 14. The flightless birds including Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are threatened by the new adversary. The green pigs also join the common cause. Get ready for plenty of laugh and humour.

• Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Comedy
• Rating: PG

11. Dora and The Lost City of Gold

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a live-action adventure based on Nickelodeon preschool series Dora the Explorer is coming to your cinemas on August 16. After spending most of her life exploring the jungle, she is all ready to embark the most dangerous journey of her life. Dora, a teenage explorer, leads a ragtag group of teens and Boots the monkey, on the most dangerous adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold.

• Genre(s): Adventure, Family
• Rating: Not rated yet

12. Abominable

Abominable is an upcoming computer-animated film by DreamWorks which is due to be released on September 27, 2019. Teenage Yi found a Magical Yeti at the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai. Yi along with her friend embark a magical quest to take Yeti to his family at the highest point of the world.

• Genre(s): Action, Animation. Adventure, Comedy
• Rating: PG

13. Frozen 2

This is it! Frozen 2 is finally here, my top favourite in the best kids movies 2019 list. After waiting for 6 long years the sequel of Frozen is going in cinemas on November 22. Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven leaves Arendale to embark an adventure to save their kingdom.

• Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Conclusion:

There you go – this was the list of our best kids movies 2019. We hope you and your kids find it interesting. Why not have a look at our list of 11 Best Educational Cartoons Your Kids Will Love To Watch.

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Cards have always been the “Perfect” way to express your love and when they are handmade it’s even better as they make a wonderful memory for years and years to come.

As a mother of three beautiful kids, I know the homemade cards touch the heart string like no other shop cards and they are very cost effective too. Father’s Day is here so why not make this day memorable for the wonderful dads. Let the fathers know how special they are with your beautiful card.

Father’s Day Cards –  Fun Colouring Cards

Simply click on the image of the card you are looking to download, then simply download and print the card on a paper or a card. Once you have printed the card follow the instructions below.

1. Fold along the dotted line.
2. Cut along the black line.
3. Decorate and colour your card.

1. Let your beloved dad know, how much you love him with this fun “BEST DAD” card.

2. Tell your daddy that he is a true superhero with this beautiful card.

3. Show your love to your daddy with this amazing award. Let him know how much he means to you.

4. Present your father with is heart touching medal featuring the words “BEST DAD”.

5. Fathers are no doubt the most amazing gift given by God. Father’s day is perfect to show your love and respect to your father.

6. Thank your amazing daddy with this superb card featuring a picture of a child on father’s shoulder.

7. Tell your dad that he is the best dad in the whole wide world. 

8.  Make your dad feel like a superhero this father’s day with our amazing “SUPER DAD” card.

9. Help your children to make something extra special with this awesome father’s day card featuring adjectives that best describe a dad.

10.  Help dad enjoys his day to the fullest with this super Father’s Day Card.

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All the worksheets included here are FREE for you to print for home or school use.

Related: Fun Math Easter activities to do with year 1 children

Easter Math puzzles for KS1 children:

Related: Download Free Easter Word Mat

I hope you enjoyed solving puzzles with your little ones. Leave a comment below to tell me how your children find them. Thanks

Also, Check: Easter math and English activities to do with year 2 and 3 kids

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Also, check: Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s (Free booklet attached)

How to teach children to count in 3’s and 4’s:

There are numerous ways to learn to count in 3’s and 4’s but the best one is by singing and dancing, children just love it. Most of the teachers say children grasp songs far quicker than any other way.

This YouTube video focuses on counting in 3’s. It’s very interactive and my kids enjoy them a lot.

Count in 4’s with this fun song:

Another memorable counting in 4s song. It’s sung to the tune of ‘The Wheels on the Bus’. 

4 and 8 and then there’s 12,
4,8,12,
4,8,12
4, and 8 and then there’s 12, pretend you’re an elf, (make pointy hat shape with your hands above your head).

16,20,24,
24,
24,
16,20,24
Sit on the floor (Sit down and stand up).

28 and 32,
32,
32,
28 and 32.
Run to the zoo (Run on the spot).

36 and 40,
40,
40,
36 and 40,
Be a little naughty (Children pull a silly face at the teacher).

44 and 48,
48,
48,
44 and 48,
Who ate all the cake?
(Shout) ME!

(Thanks to Karina Cat for posting it on twitter)

Practice your skills

Print this 7 pages Booklet and give it to your child.

Download Count in 3s and 4s year 2

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Also, I will keep updating this blog as I make more activities so keep an eye on for more activities coming.

Easter Math Activities for year 1

Count easter eggs and answer the questions.

Download Count Easter eggs activity

Count eggs in 2s,5s and 10s

Download Count in 2s,5s,10s activity

Finish the Easter eggs pattern

Download easter egg pattern activity

Easter Egg number quiz

Download easter egg numbers quiz activity

I hope you enjoy today’s activities. If you have any question please comment below. Thanks

Related: Free Easter Mat for year 1 children

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