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Lalela Early Years

creating playful, purposeful resources to inspire curiosity and creativity in young learners

creating playful, purposeful resources to inspire curiosity and creativity in young learners
Funky Doodles
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Funky Doodles

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A doodle page in early years is a must-have! Doodling is far more than just drawing for fun - it plays a vital role in early childhood development. This funky doodle set encourages children to explore creativity and fine motor skills through guided pattern and 6x doodle prompt discs, making it perfect for display and daily inspiration.
‘I Spy’ picture mat – Pirates
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‘I Spy’ picture mat – Pirates

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Theme: Pirates Step on board and let’s sail the seas with this ‘I spy’ picture mat. Designed to spark curiosity, observation skills, promote vocabulary and initial writing skills. It makes a great addition for a classroom or homeschool activity. Children are prompted to play ‘I spy’ looking at the picture and either discussing what they can see, or used the additional writing pages (attached in this resource) to encourage writing. Whether it’s spotting the teasure chest or discovering a new island – children can write down anything they see.
‘I Spy’ picture mat – Farmyard
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‘I Spy’ picture mat – Farmyard

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Theme: Farmyard animals / People who help us - Farmers Put on your wellies on bring the hay, we are off to the farmyard with this ‘I spy’ picture mat. Designed to spark curiosity, observation skills, promote vocabulary and initial writing skills. It makes a great addition for a classroom or homeschool activity. Children are prompted to play ‘I spy’ looking at the picture and either discussing what they can see, or used the additional writing pages (attached in this resource) to encourage writing. Whether it’s spotting a big red barn or a happy pig– children can write down anything they see.
Mermaid Maths
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Mermaid Maths

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This resource invites young learners to place the correct number of counters on top of simple addition sums—an excellent way to build early number sense through hands-on exploration. Makes Abstract Concepts Concrete Supports One-to-One Correspondence Builds Early Addition Understanding Strengthens Fine Motor Skills Encourages Independent Learning Visually Engaging This is a perfect resource for small group activities, maths provision areas, or targeted interventions—and it grows with the learner as they begin to record their answers or move on to number sentences.
Domino Matching Farm
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Domino Matching Farm

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Domino matching farm - People who help us theme. Engaging young learners with this hands-on counting activity. Printed A3 size and used with dominos. Perfect for developing early math skills, this activity encourages counting and matching the correct amounts.
Mark-making prompts - Sea themed
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Mark-making prompts - Sea themed

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The power of mark-making with this resource is focused on building handwriting skills. Whether teaching about line, texture, or expressive drawing, this resource is perfect for encouraging experimentation and creativity. About: A selection of 6 mark-making patterned discs Themed: sea / beach / water Ideal for warm ups, sketch work, expression and music exploration Promotes understanding of contrast and repetition
Mark-making prompts - black & white themed
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Mark-making prompts - black & white themed

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The power of mark-making with this resource is focused on building handwriting skills. Whether teaching about line, texture, or expressive drawing, this resource is perfect for encouraging experimentation and creativity. About: A selection of 6 mark-making patterned discs Themed: black & white (minimalist and high contrast) Ideal for warm ups, sketch work, expression and music exploration Promotes understanding of contrast and repetition
Phonics Set 2 "ee" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "ee" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "igh" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "igh" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 long "oo" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 long "oo" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "ow" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "ow" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 short "oo" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 short "oo" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "ay" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "ay" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "or" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "or" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "ar" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "ar" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "ir" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "ir" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "ou" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "ou" (intro, spell, read & write)

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Get ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
Phonics Set 2 "oy" (intro, spell, read & write)
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Phonics Set 2 "oy" (intro, spell, read & write)

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ready for Set 2 sounds with this easy-to-use resource. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it’s ideal for early readers and phonic instruction. About: Introduction to the Set 2 phonic sound and how to teach it Multiple word cards containing the phonic sound which can be read out loud and spelt with the children ‘Alien’ or nonsense words: helping children to decode words using their phonic knowledge instead of relying on memory or word recognition Writing challenge: opportunity to apply what is taught
FREE - Monet Inspired Art
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FREE - Monet Inspired Art

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Introduce little artists to the magic of Claude Monet with this free, easy-to-use painting activity! Designed especially for early years, it encourages creativity, colour exploration, and fine motor skills - all while having fun with impressionist art. Perfect for classrooms or home learning!