To celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, the following are free printable resources on Sloths - the main character of this year's chosen story "The Speedy Sloth".
Sloth Number Counting - Sloth Number Counting enables children to recognise and identify the number on the counting mat and add the correct number of sloths. This is an excellent way for children to recognise and learn numbers and one-to-one correspondence.
Sloth Posters - Sloth Posters show images of different sloths in their environment. This is great to share with children learning about sloths.
Sloth Colouring Pages - Sloth Colouring Pages encourage children to colour different pictures of sloths. These can be used to colour, paint, collage or be part of an art and craft experience.
Sloth Information Posters - Sloth Information Posters provide information on sloths. These are great to share with children and to add to the learning environment.
NOTE: Please click on each individual poster and it will begin to automatically download onto your device.





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