Doctor Foster | Nursery Rhyme Printable Bundle

Celebrate National Nursery Rhyme Week with TEYE: The Play Library!

Bring the much-loved nursery rhyme Doctor Foster to life with this beautifully illustrated, play-based printable bundle, designed to inspire sensory exploration, storytelling, communication and imaginative play.

Perfect for childminders, nurseries, EYFS settings and families, this 7-page resource invites children to follow Doctor Foster on his rainy journey to Gloucester, exploring puddles, splashing, weather and movement through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

What's included?

• A4 illustrated nursery rhyme poster

• Printable Doctor Foster character, umbrella, puddle and Gloucester signpost cut-outs

• Four illustrated communication and language prompt cards

• Tuff tray invitation to play inspiration

• Simple activity planning and EYFS learning opportunities

• Inclusive adaptations, differentiation and extension ideas

• Adult interaction prompts, next steps and safety considerations

Learning Through Play

Children can explore wet and dry, investigate water movement, practise pouring and scooping, and develop descriptive vocabulary such as splash, puddle, rain, wet and dry. Through small-world storytelling, children can recreate Doctor Foster's journey, build pathways, investigate cause and effect and explore different weather conditions.

The activity encourages fine motor development, problem-solving, early scientific thinking and communication while offering opportunities to explore emotions, sequencing and imaginative storytelling.

With adaptable resources, dry sensory alternatives and inclusive approaches, this invitation supports children at different developmental stages, abilities and communication levels.

National Nursery Rhyme Week

A lovely addition to your National Nursery Rhyme Week celebrations, connecting a familiar traditional rhyme with sensory discovery, weather exploration, imaginative storytelling and meaningful learning through play.

TEYE | The Play Library

Digital PDF download. Print, prepare and play!