Bring rhyming, phonics, and storytelling to life with this 50-page printable learning pack, inspired by the much-loved Oi Aardvark style stories! Perfect for EYFS / preschool / kindergarten, this resource is packed with hands-on, engaging activities designed to build early literacy skills through play.

What’s Included:

This 50-page printable pack is full of fun, interactive activities:

CVC Worksheets
Match pictures to words
Trace and write simple sentences
Rhyming Activities
Draw a line to match rhyming words
Cut-and-stick rhyming picture matching
Alphabet & Phonics
Fill in the missing letters (alphabet worksheets)
26 alphabet animal pages (A–Z animals on book-style pages)
Alphabet ruler
Flashcards
20 peg/circle flashcards (choose the correct letter from 3 options)
16 simple sentence reading cards
9 emotion/feelings flashcards
Creative & Role Play
Make your own finger puppets to retell the story
Design your own silly creature: “Zillyzink Zikker”
Write simple sentences about where animals sit
Understanding & Language
Positional language worksheet
Feelings worksheet
Animal description worksheets

Skills Developed:
Phonics & early reading
Rhyming recognition
Sentence building
Fine motor skills (cutting, sticking, pegging)
Emotional awareness
Vocabulary & storytelling

Perfect For:
Tuff trays
Tabletop activities
Independent learning
Small group work
Home learning
Nursery, preschool & Reception classrooms

Easy to Use:
Simply print and go
Laminate for repeated use
Ideal for pairing with pegs, scissors, and glue for hands-on learning

Why You’ll Love It:

This pack combines playful learning with meaningful skill-building, making it perfect for little learners who love animals, rhymes, and interactive activities.

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