The Once Upon a Story Early Years Curriculum Box – Digital Download Edition

A month of magic, imagination, and meaningful learning – ready to download, print, and bring to life.

Step into a world of storytelling, wonder, and early years magic with the Once Upon a Story February Curriculum Box – Digital Download Edition.

This beautifully curated box invites children to explore familiar traditional tales through play, movement, creativity, talk, and discovery. Rather than focusing on retelling stories “correctly”, the activities gently support children to explore characters, journeys, emotions, and ideas in ways that feel exciting, purposeful, and developmentally right.

Perfect for February – when routines are settled, curiosity is growing, and children are ready to dive into imagination – this box gives you everything you need for a month of enchanting EYFS learning, without overwhelm.

From mark-making story paths and sound parades to helping characters, exploring size, sequencing stories, and designing for elves, every activity is rooted in real early years practice and designed to spark joy, confidence, and connection.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS BOX

Created by a Real Early Years Provider (Who Knows What Actually Works)

Designed by The Childcare Fairy – a qualified teacher and early years provider – this box is built around what genuinely works in busy, mixed-age settings.

Every activity is:
✔️ Low-prep
✔️ Age-appropriate for 1–4 year olds
✔️ Flexible and easy to adapt
✔️ Purposeful without feeling forced

No worksheets for the sake of it.
No over-complicated plans.
Just meaningful learning wrapped in a little storybook magic.

A Theme That Brings Stories to Life

Once Upon a Story uses well-loved traditional tales as a familiar, comforting starting point for learning.

Children explore:

• Characters and feelings

• Journeys and pathways

• Helping, kindness, and problem-solving

• Early mark-making, maths, and sequencing

• Sound, movement, creativity, and expression

The focus is on experience, not performance – helping children understand that stories are something to enjoy, explore, and play with.

It’s magical without being overwhelming, and imaginative without losing purpose.

Instant Download – Flexible, Enchanting & Ready When You Are

Download instantly and use straight away.
Print only what you need.
Revisit favourite stories and activities again and again.

There’s no pressure to “do it all” – this box is designed to fit around your children, your space, and your rhythm.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

The Full Once Upon a Story Curriculum Guide

✔️ 28 carefully planned activity ideas
✔️ 4 activities for each EYFS area of learning
✔️ Clear differentiation for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
✔️ Teaching tips, open-ended prompts, and key vocabulary
✔️ February fun & awareness days calendar
✔️ Traditional tales book list (fiction-focused)
✔️ Weekly planning templates and reflection pages

Every activity is calm, engaging, and rooted in real early years practice.

Purposeful Printable Resources

Designed to support play, not replace it.

Includes:
✔️ Story sequencing and ordering resources
✔️ Mark-making journey sheets and creative templates
✔️ Sorting, matching, and comparing activities
✔️ Posters and prompt cards to support discussion

All printables are easy to print, easy to prep, and designed to be used alongside real objects, talk, and play – not as stand-alone worksheets.

Learning at Home Letter Included

A friendly, reassuring parent letter linked to the Once Upon a Story theme, filled with simple, low-pressure ideas families can enjoy together.

Perfect for strengthening home–setting connections and helping parents feel involved without overwhelm.

THE PERFECT FEBRUARY PLAY SOLUTION

The Once Upon a Story Curriculum Box – Digital Download Edition is ideal if you’re looking for:

*  Imaginative EYFS learning with real purpose
*  Activities children instantly connect with
*  Language-rich experiences without pressure
*  Creative play that supports confidence and expression
*  Low-prep ideas that feel special, not stressful
*  Provision you can clearly explain to parents and Ofsted

From helping story characters and designing shoes for elves to following shape trails, making story paths, and exploring sound and movement, this box turns everyday learning into something truly magical.

Download Today & Begin Your Once Upon a Story Adventure

Enchanting, practical, and beautifully grounded in early years best practice –
everything you need for a meaningful, imaginative February is ready and waiting.

Let’s make learning magical, purposeful, and joy-filled – once upon a time, and every day after.