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Minibeasts
Label the insect set  FREE (Ref: SB158)
A PDF file with a cut and stick worksheet for labelling the parts of a fly, as well as large colour word cards and accompanying picture.
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Minibeast topic pack (Ref: SB81)
A group of fantastic resources for use in your minibeast project.  A set of printable word/picture cards, clipart pictures (including butterfly life-cycle) and a differentiated IWB activity for ordering the life-cycle pictures.
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Butterfly life-cycle cut and stick  FREE (Ref: SB144)
A PDF file with two differentiated worksheets where children cut out the life-cycle pictures and stick them on in the correct order.
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Frog life-cycle cut and stick  FREE (Ref: SB153)
A PDF file with two differentiated worksheets where children cut out the life-cycle pictures and stick them on in the correct order.
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Year 1&2 keywords on butterflies (Ref: SB116)
A fantastic set of 115 high-frequency words presented in colourful butterflies.  These individual images can be resized and printed which make them excellent for use in all sorts of situations.
Reception keywords on butterflies (Ref: SB122)
A fantastic set of 45 high-frequency words presented in colourful butterflies.  These individual images can be resized and printed which make them excellent for use in all sorts of situations.
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Caterpillar initial sounds FREE (Ref: SB105)
A fun activity where the children place the correct initial sounds (in circles) over the corresponding pictures on the caterpillars.  5 different printable sheets.
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Numbers 0-50 on bugs (Ref: SB711)
A set of 51 colourful ‘bug’ images with the numbers from 0-50.  These can be resized to be used on classroom displays or in PowerPoints and are perfect if linked to a topic on minibeasts.  If laminated you could use them for outdoor number hunts too!
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Minibeast initial sound game (Ref: SB724)
A colourful and fun game aimed at helping children to hear and discuss initial sounds in words.  The children read the sound on the brick and try and guess which minibeast is hiding beneath.  This resource also links perfectly to a topic on minibeasts.
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Minibeast legs and wings posters  FREE (Ref: SB725)
A PDF file featuring 20 A4 posters with minibeast.  Each poster poses the question ‘how many legs?’ and ‘does it have wings?’ for discussion.
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Minibeast-themed Pixie cards (Ref: SB738)
Multi-use printable cards with pictures and words showing 22 common minibeasts.  Each card is 11cm by 11cm which means you can cut them out and arrange in a grid for use with a Pixie programmable robot, but they can also easily be printed for use in classroom displays or word banks.
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Minibeast word mats (Ref: SB754)
A set of 3 printable A4-size word mats which include words and images linked to minibeasts.  If laminated these can be used time-and-time again to aid children with their writing and promote topic-related discussion.  Download includes a general minibeast word mat, and two mats related to butterfly and frog life cycles.
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Minibeast word mat  FREE (Ref: SB805)
A simple A4-sized printable mat featuring common minibeasts with words and pictures.
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Phases 2-5 tricky words on bugs (Ref: SB804)
A PDF featuring some very colourful bug images with the 41 tricky words as specified in the DfES Letters and Sounds publication.  These are ideal for displaying in your classroom or laminating for use in outdoor keyword hunts.  Print size can be shrunk using ‘Print scaling’ in Adobe Reader.
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100 high-frequency words on caterpillars (Ref: SB860)
A fun set of caterpillar pictures featuring the 100 high-frequency words as outlined in the DfES ‘Letters and Sounds’ publication.  The images are A4 size by default, but can be resized in Adobe Reader to print 2, 4 or 6 per sheet.
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Topic-themed A4 page borders 1 (Ref: SB887)
A colourful set of 10 printable portrait page borders linked to a selection of common topics: Fairytales, minibeasts, jungle animals, under the sea, food, clothes, instruments, people who help us, the farm and transport.  Download includes Microsoft Word templates together with resizable JPG background images.
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Minibeast playdough mats FREE (Ref: SB947)
6 printable playdough mats where children can add missing features to well-known minibeasts.
Minibeast classroom displays
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Brilliant books for your topic!
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Living and non-living sorting cards (Ref: SB1166)
A great set of printable cards showing pictures of living and non-living things which can be used for sorting activities and to promote discussion about the differences between living/non-living.  Includes with just pictures, as well as with words and pictures.
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Living and non-living cut and stick FREE (Ref: SB1167)
A simple printable activity whereby children can cut out the living/non-living pictures and sort into the appropriate boxes.
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Minibeast role-play masks (Ref: SB1188)
A useful group of minibeast printable masks for role-play.  Includes minibeasts such as ladybird, grasshopper, bee, snail and more!  Simply print out, laminate, cut out and attach to lollipop sticks.
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Minibeast-themed 15cm x 15cm cards (Ref: SB737)
Multi-use printable cards with pictures and words showing 22 common minibeasts.  Each card is 15cm by 15cm and they can be printed for use in classroom displays or card-based games.
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Topic-themed A4 page borders 1 - landscape
(Ref: SB1216)
A colourful set of 10 printable landscape page borders linked to a selection of common topics: Fairytales, minibeasts, jungle animals, under the sea, food, clothes, instruments, people who help us, the farm and transport.  Download includes Microsoft Word templates together with resizable JPG background images.
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Check out the Minibeasts Topic Disc!
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Fab topic words, activities, display resources and more on one CD!
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Check out the Minibeasts Topic Disc!
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Fab topic words, activities, display resources and more on one CD!
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Minibeast photo set FREE (Ref: SB1291)
A set of 15 photos showing various minibeasts.
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Minibeast role-play masks - b&w (Ref: SB1333)
A useful group of minibeast printable black and white masks for role-play that can be coloured in by your pupils.  Includes minibeasts such as ladybird, grasshopper, bee, snail and more!  Simply print out on card, colour, and attach to lollipop sticks!
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Frog mask FREE (Ref: SB1069)
A simple printable mask for use in role-play or for retelling a story.  Simply cut out the eyes and attach a lollipop stick as a handle.  Great for use if acting out the ‘Five Little Frogs’ number rhyme.
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Pond life posters (Ref: SB1373)
A set of 16 A4 printable posters featuring pictures of different pond life.  Includes the different stages of frog growth plus other life such as newts, snail, pond skater and more.  Great as visual aids to promote discussion or for use on displays.