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Reception Supply Teacher Pack

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Age range: Reception (4-5)
Updated: October 2026

About this resource

Walk into any Reception classroom with confidence using this ready-to-use Reception Supply Teacher Pack. Created for those unexpected days when no planning has been left, this practical pack provides everything you need to deliver a fun, engaging and purposeful day in Reception. Whether you're an experienced EYFS practitioner or stepping into Reception for the first time, these resources are designed to minimise preparation and maximise children's learning through play. Inside the pack you'll find a flexible day plan, engaging activities and practical teaching prompts that can be picked up and used immediately- no lengthy preparation required. This pack includes: Reception Supply Teacher Guide Flexible day plan Morning activity Phonics activity Story Prompt Cards Fine Motor Challenge Maths counting activity Whole-class carpet games Continuous provision ideas Reception rescue activities for when no planning has been left The Story Prompt Cards are designed to be printed, cut out and laminated, making them perfect for: Keeping on a staff lanyard Displaying in your book corner Hanging from a keyring or binder ring Suspending from a hoop around your classroom Using during guided reading or story time The Fine Motor Challenge is a simple, low-prep activity with a photographic example, adult prompts and suggested resources, making it ideal for independent learning or small-group support. Perfect for: Supply teachers ECTs Teaching assistants covering Reception Planned absence Last-minute illness PPA cover Emergency classroom cover Simply print the resources you need and you're ready to teach. This pack has been created to support high-quality, play-based learning while giving adults the confidence to step into Reception, even when no planning has been provided. It's the practical toolkit every Reception classroom should have ready for those unexpected cover days. © 2026 EYFS with Mrs S. All Rights Reserved.

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What's included.

1
Reception Supply Teacher Guide
2
Flexible day plan
3
Morning activity
4
Phonics activity
5
Story Prompt Cards
6
Fine Motor Challenge
7
Maths counting activity
8
Whole-class carpet games
9
Continuous provision ideas
10
Reception rescue activities for when no planning has been left
11
Keeping on a staff lanyard
12
Displaying in your book corner
13
Hanging from a keyring or binder ring
14
Suspending from a hoop around your classroom
15
Using during guided reading or story time
16
Supply teachers
17
ECTs
18
Teaching assistants covering Reception
19
Planned absence
20
Last-minute illness
21
PPA cover
22
Emergency classroom cover

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Reception Supply Teacher Guide

Flexible day plan

Morning activity

Phonics activity

Story Prompt Cards

Fine Motor Challenge

Maths counting activity

Whole-class carpet games

Continuous provision ideas

Reception rescue activities for when no planning has been left

Keeping on a staff lanyard

Displaying in your book corner

Hanging from a keyring or binder ring

Suspending from a hoop around your classroom

Using during guided reading or story time

Supply teachers

ECTs

Teaching assistants covering Reception

Planned absence

Last-minute illness

PPA cover

Emergency classroom cover

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