Welcome to Magical Mini Kids! I’m Jenny, a preschool teacher, nanny and creator of fun, engaging printable activities and educational resources for early learners. My resources are designed for early years educators, homeschoolers and parents, helping make learning enjoyable and affordable. Resources are available in UK A4 and US Letter sizes, with relevant UK and US spelling. I love creating practical resources inspired by my experience working with young children.
Make learning the SATPIN letter sounds fun and interactive with this Phonics Beginning Sounds Game! Designed for EYFS learners, preschool, kindergarten, reception, and homeschool, this hands-on phonics activity helps young learners practice beginning sounds, initial sound recognition, letter-sound correspondence, and phonemic awareness. Children identify the initial sound in each picture and match it to the correct SATPIN letter (S, A, T, P, I, N). The game provides repeated practice with the first sounds young learners need as they begin developing early reading and phonics skills. Skills Practised: SATPIN letter sounds Beginning sounds Initial sound recognition Letter-sound correspondence Phonemic awareness Phonics skills Early reading skills Listening and sound discrimination Perfect For: EYFS classrooms Preschool phonics Pre-K literacy activities Kindergarten centers SATPIN group 1 practice Small group instruction Guided reading warm-ups Early finishers Independent practice Homeschool phonics Use this SATPIN beginning sounds game with 1–4 players, in a small group, literacy center, or as an individual phonics activity. It's a simple, low-prep way to give young learners meaningful practice identifying and matching initial sounds to letters. About this file: Instant PDF download Purchase includes: 2 Size Options for Printing: A4 paper (210x297mm.) Print pages 1-10 US letter paper (8.5”x11”) Print pages 11-20
Make phonics practice fun, interactive, and effective with these Printable Phonics Activity Mats, featuring Group 1 letter sounds: S, A, T, P, I, N. These activity boards help EYFS early learners, preschoolers and kindergarteners develop essential phonics skills through hands-on learning. This resource can be used alongside the Jolly Phonics programme, Phase 2 Letters and Sounds, or similar phonics programmes. Each board features four tasks to build early literacy skills: Say it – Identify and say the sound Trace it – Practice correct letter formation Write it – Build confidence writing the letter independently Circle it – Strengthen sound recognition with a mini search activity Perfect for: Morning work Literacy centers Early finishers Homeschool phonics Classroom activities Extra phonics practice What’s Included: 6 phonics activity cards (one for each letter sound) Designed for reuse-print, laminate, and write with dry-erase markers! Skills Targeted: Letter-sound correspondence Fine motor skills Early handwriting Visual discrimination Beginning/initial sound recognition Phonemic awareness About this file: Purchase includes A4 UK and US letter sizes UK Size Print Pages 1-6 US Letter Print Pages 7-12
Make CVC word practice interactive with this SATPIN CVC Word Building Mat. In this hands-on printable phonics activity, children look at a picture, identify the word, segment the sounds, build the word, write it, and read it aloud. Suitable for EYFS early learners, preschoolers, kindergarteners, early elementary and home schoolers, can be used alongside the Jolly Phonics approach, letters and sounds, or other phonics programs. This simple routine helps early learners strengthen phonemic awareness, spelling, and early reading skills while giving them repeated practice with s-a-t-p-i-n CVC words. Great for use in literacy centers, phonics groups, morning work, or independent practice. What’s Included: 1 SATPIN CVC Word Mat 12 Picture Cards How To Use the Mats: See it – Choose a picture card and place it on the mat. Spell it – Segment the sounds in the word by writing them. Write it– Blend the sounds and write the CVC word. Say it– Read the word aloud. Skills Practised: CVC word reading Segmenting and blending sounds Letter–sound correspondence Early spelling Handwriting practice Vocabulary development Perfect For: Kindergarten literacy centers Preschool reading practice Reception / EYFS Small group phonics practice Phonics intervention Homeschool learning Prep Instructions Print the mat and picture cards (cardstock recommended). Cut and laminate for durability. Add Velcro dots to attach the picture cards. Use dry-erase markers so children can write and wipe the words, making the mats reusable. About this file: Purchase includes A4 UK and US letter sizes UK Size Print Pages 1-3 US Letter Print Pages 4-6
Help young learners such as preschoolers and kindergarteners build strong early numeracy skills with these Number Tracing & Counting to 20 Worksheets! This interactive printable resource gives children hands-on practice with number writing formation, counting practice, and number recognition, making it perfect for home or classroom. These low-prep math centers help children trace numbers, identify numerals, and practice counting skills to strengthen foundational early math skills. Simply print and use for math centers, morning work, independent practice, or take-home learning. Can also be laminated to make a re-use-able activity. Perfect For: EYFS maths Preschoolers Kindergarteners Math centers Early finishers Small group practice Homeschool math lessons Learning binders or math folders Skills Covered: Counting numbers 1–20 Number recognition Number formation and handwriting Fine motor development Early math confidence These number activity sheets for preschool and kindergarten make learning numbers fun and structured, while helping early learners build a strong math foundation. About this file: 2 Size Options for Printing: A4 paper (210x297mm.)-Print Pages 1-25 US letter paper (8.5”x11”) Print Pages 26-50
Help early learners master number formation with these Number Tracing 0-20 & Formation Worksheets. Ideal for preschool, kindergarten, EYFS classrooms, and little learners at home, these 50-page printable worksheets provide structured practice to build strong number & word formation and number recognition skills. Features: 50 black & white printable pages Number name writing worksheets Number tracing sheets Counting practice Perfect For: Math centers Morning work Independent stations Small groups & intervention Homeschool learning Sub plans Early finishers These no-prep worksheets help children to develop confidence in writing numbers correctly while reinforcing early math foundations. Simply print and use! File sizes Instant PDF Digital Download For UK A4 size print pages 1-50 For U.S size print pages 51-99
Help children develop thankful hearts with this Give Thanks to God Gratitude Jar Printable Craft! This interactive Christian gratitude activity encourages kids to reflect on God's blessings by writing or drawing what they are thankful for and placing their gratitude hearts into their own special gratitude jar. Ideal for Sunday school, homeschool, Christian classrooms, Thanksgiving lessons, Bible activities, VBS, or family faith time, this hands-on craft helps children practice gratitude while growing in their faith. This low-prep printable is an excellent way to teach thankfulness, encourage daily gratitude, and remind children to give thanks to God in every season. What's Included: "Give Thanks to God" Gratitude Jar printable template Printable gratitude hearts for children to write or draw what they're thankful for Perfect For: Sunday School Crafts Homeschool Christian classroom activities Thanksgiving lessons Bible lessons on thankfulness VBS Family devotion time Skills & Themes: Gratitude Thankfulness Christian character education Faith-based learning Fine motor skills Creative writing and drawing Bible-based activities This printable gratitude jar is a fun, meaningful, and memorable way to help children celebrate God's blessings while building a lifelong habit of thankfulness. For added durability, laminate the gratitude jar and attach the hearts using Velcro dots. The gratitude hearts can be printed again and again, making this a reusable activity that children can enjoy throughout the year. About this file: Purchase includes: 2 Size Options for Printing: A4 paper (210x297mm.)-Print Page 1-2 US letter (8.5”x11”)-Print Page 3-4
Give early readers a strong start in phonics with these Free SATPIN letter tracing practice sheets! Ideal for EYFS, preschool, kindergarten, home school, and early years classrooms, this resource focuses on the first six sounds in phonics instruction: S, A, T, P, I, N. These simple, no-prep worksheets help children practice: Letter recognition Letter formation and handwriting Phonics and sound awareness Early reading and spelling foundations Great for: morning work literacy centers small groups early finishers homework Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or supporting learning at home, these SATPIN phonics worksheets will help to build confidence and set the foundation for reading and writing success. About this file: Purchase includes A4 UK and US letter sizes UK Size Print Pages 1-6 US Letter Print Pages 7-12 Included in our great value SATPIN phonics learning bundle!
Give early readers a strong start in phonics with these FREE CKEHRMD letter sound worksheets! Designed for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, homeschool, and early years classrooms, this printable phonics resource provides focused practice with the letters and sounds C, K, E, H, R, M, and D. These no-prep phonics worksheets help children develop important early literacy skills through simple, engaging activities focused on: Letter recognition and identification Letter sounds and phonics practice Letter formation and handwriting Sound-letter recognition Early reading skills Spelling and writing foundations Great For: Phonics lessons Morning work Literacy centers Small group instruction Independent practice Early finishers Homework Homeschool and home learning Whether you're teaching preschool, kindergarten, or early years, these CKEHRMD worksheets provide useful repetition and practice to help children strengthen their letter-sound connections and build confidence with early phonics. About this file: Purchase includes A4 UK and US letter sizes UK Size Print Pages 1-7 US Letter Print Pages 8-14
Make learning about the Armor of God fun and interactive with this printable Armor of God Story Wheel based on Ephesians 6:10–18! This hands-on Bible activity is designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary children and provides a simple way for children to learn and remember the six pieces of the Armor of God. Children Will Learn About: Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit Children turn the story wheel to move through the lesson and learn about each piece of God's armor in a simple, age-appropriate way. Perfect For: Sunday School Christian classrooms Children's Church Preschool Bible lessons Kindergarten Bible lessons Homeschool Bible study VBS Bible story time Christian education Ephesians 6 lessons Skills Benefited: Bible comprehension Listening and storytelling Scripture memorisation Fine motor skills Interactive learning Faith-based learning To assemble Print on paper or card stock Cut out both circles, color if required, laminate them and cut round the circle again Cut out the empty triangle section from the top piece Make a hole in the middle at the point and then attach the two wheels together with a paper fastener About this file: Purchase includes: 2 Size Options for Printing: A4 paper (210x297mm.)-Print Page 1-5 US letter (8.5”x11”)-Print Page 6-10
Make fall math fun with these FREE Halloween Pumpkin Number Mats 1–10! Children will see it, count it, and make or write it as they practice number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting, and number writing with a fun pumpkin theme. A great addition for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, or home school! Skills Benefited: Number recognition 1–10 Counting and one-to-one correspondence Number formation Fine motor & sensory skills Early math and number sense Perfect For: Preschool and pre-k math Kindergarten number activities Fall and pumpkin-themed lessons Math centers Homeschool and classroom activities About the File Instant PDF Download Print Pages 1-10 for UK Size Print Page 11-20 for US Size
Make learning phonics fun with this hands-on SATPIN Beginning Sounds Matching Activity! Children match picture cards to the correct letter balloon by identifying the beginning initial sound. Ideal for reinforcing learning of SATPIN phonic sounds This printable and colorful balloon-themed game is a great addition for literacy centers, phonics practice, early finishers, or small group instruction. This activity helps young learners strengthen letter–sound recognition and phonemic awareness while building early reading skills. What’s Included: 6 letter balloons (S, A, T, P, I, N) 24 picture cards 4 picture cards for each beginning sound This resource can be used independently, in literacy centers, or in small groups of up to 4 players. Shuffle the cards, place face downwards and split the cards evenly between the players. Taking it in turns, they can say the sound as they match the card to the correct letter balloon. Prep Instructions: Instant PDF digital download Print the activity (cardstock will make it more durable, but it is not required) Cut out the balloons and picture cards Laminate for durability Add Velcro dots to create a reusable phonics activity Perfect For: EYFS classrooms Preschool Kindergarten Literacy centers Phonics Practice Small Group Activities Homeschool Learning Skills Developed: Beginning sound recognition Letter–sound correspondence Phonemic awareness Vocabulary development Early reading skills About this file: Purchase includes A4 UK and US letter sizes UK Size Print Pages 1-9 US Letter Print Pages 10-18
Make learning about the weather fun and hands-on with these Weather-themed Playdough Mats! Designed to support both fine motor development and weather vocabulary, this fun visual resource is perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, special education, or home school settings. Children will strengthen hand muscles, practice letter and word recognition, and build science vocabulary as they manipulate modelling dough to complete each mat. Great for: -Weather centers -Small groups -Independent practice -Fine motor fun -Hands-on learning -Seasonal/weather activities -Creative play with Play-Doh -Early finishers activities Types of weather included: rain sun tornado storm rainbow snowflake fog lightning windy cloudy About this File Purchase includes: Play Doh Mats, weather, (PDF Files), two cards per page, cut in half to use 2 Size Options for Printing: A4 paper (210x297mm.)-Please print pages 1-5 US letter paper (8.5”x11”)Please prinat pages 6-10