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Queen Elizabeth Information Text
Queen Elizabeth Information Text Writing Pack | History & Biography Activities
Explore the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II with this engaging information report writing pack. Designed for primary students, this resource helps you teach informative writing, build background knowledge, and strengthen research and comprehension skillsâall while honouring a key historical figure. With structured activities, vocabulary support, and visual tools, this pack gives you everything you need to support purposeful writing in the classroom.
Whatâs Inside:
KWHL Chart â Organise Inquiry-Based Learning
Start with a KWHL chart tailored to Queen Elizabeth II. Guide your students to:
Share what they Know
Ask what they Want to learn
Plan how to Find out
Reflect on what they Learned
This activity builds student voice and sets a strong foundation for research and writing.
Vocabulary Display Cards
Introduce essential terms with printable vocabulary tags. Students can:
Explore key words connected to Queen Elizabeth II and her reign
Display and refer to words throughout the unit
Add their own new vocabulary using spare blank tags
Fact Cards About Queen Elizabeth II
Use these fact cards to:
Spark classroom discussions
Build content knowledge
Support paragraph writing by giving students clear, accurate facts
You can display them, read them in groups, or use them as sentence starters.
Writing Tasks and Activities
Develop informative writing skills with a collection of meaningful tasks, including:
âQueen Elizabeth II for a Dayâ writing prompt
A rubric to assess information texts
Interactive notebook pages
A map of Commonwealth countries for context
âQueenâs Birthday Celebrationsâ activity
Printable text toppers for student displays
These tools guide students from planning to publishing, making writing both fun and informative.
Why Teachers Use This Pack:
Aligns with English and HASS curriculum outcomes
Builds structured, purposeful writing skills
Encourages research, discussion, and critical thinking
Supports diverse learners with visual and interactive tools
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Crazy Hair Day Pack
Crazy Hair Day Activities Pack | Fun Writing, Art & Literacy for the Classroom
Get ready to bring creativity, colour, and laughter into your classroom with this Crazy Hair Day Pack! Whether youâre planning a themed celebration or just want to add a little fun to your week, this resource gives you everything you need to make Crazy Hair Day memorable and educational.
Whatâs Included:
This ready-to-use pack includes a variety of writing, literacy, and creative art tasks that engage students while celebrating in style.
Parent Communication
A note to parents with event details
A reminder slip to send home the day before
Literacy and Writing Activities
Word Find (colour/colour versions included)
Acrostic Poem template for creative expression
Word Splash for brainstorming vocabulary
Describe Your Hair writing prompt
Venn Diagram to compare hairstyles
Narrative Starter for imaginative storytelling
Creative and Visual Tasks
Drawings: Before and after illustrations of crazy hairstyles
Crazy Hair Art project for hands-on creativity
Motivation and Rewards
Brag Tags for students who join in the fun â includes black & white and full-colour versions
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Supports oral language, writing, and creativity
Encourages participation and builds classroom community
Easy to print, prep, and implement
Suitable for Crazy Hair Day, classroom theme days, or as a fun treat activity
Themes: Crazy Hair Day | Classroom Celebrations | Creative Writing | Student Engagement
Crazy Hair Day Activities Pack is ready to print and go! This resource gives you everything you need to make Crazy Hair Day memorable and educational.
Before purchasing, make sure to read the description and download the preview. The preview shows you exactly whatâs included in the pack.
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Crazy Sock Day Activities
Crazy Sock Day Activities | Writing, Art, Literacy & Fun
Get your students excited and engaged with this Crazy Sock Day Activity Packâa creative and meaningful way to celebrate one of the most colourful days of the year! Whether youâre marking a special fundraising event, building school spirit, or just looking for a fun classroom theme, this resource includes everything you need to make Crazy Sock Day a success.
Whatâs Inside:
Youâll find a wide variety of literacy, art, and writing activities designed to encourage creativity and build community, perfect for students of all abilities.
Parent Communication
Editable parent note and reminder slip (includes fundraising and non-fundraising versions, in colour and black-and-white)
Writing & Literacy Activities
Word Find (with spelling options: colour)
Acrostic Poem template
Word Splash: Describe your socks using interesting words and phrases
Descriptive Writing Prompt: What makes your socks different?
Venn Diagram to compare your socks with a friendâs
Narrative Story Starter for imaginative writing
Creative Art & Visual Fun
Before and After Drawings of your crazy socks
Brag Tags to reward students who join in the fun (both colour and B&W versions)
Photo Templates for class displays or writing prompts
Why Teachers Love It:
Easy to prep and print
Flexible enough to use for classroom fun, fundraising, or spirit week
Builds oral language, descriptive writing, and creativity
Encourages full class participation with low-pressure, high-fun activities
Perfect for:
Crazy Sock Day | Class Celebrations | Fundraisers | Spirit Week | Writing Centres | Art and Literacy Integration
Be sure to read the full description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows whatâs included in the pack.
Crazy Sock Day Activities are ready to print and use!
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Father's Day Interactive Card
Fatherâs Day Interactive Card â Perfect for Dads, Grandads, and Uncles
Looking for a unique and heartfelt Fatherâs Day classroom activity? This Fatherâs Day Interactive Card will bring joy, laughter, and maybe even a few happy tears to dads and special father figures. Designed with multiple layers and thoughtful prompts, this resource helps students build a large, interactive card full of personal memories and creativity.
This engaging project includes clear, photo-supported instructions and offers versions for Grandads and Uncles, ensuring every child can celebrate someone special.
Fatherâs Day Interactive Card - What is Included:
This pack guides students through creating a beautiful keepsake, step by step. Hereâs how to assemble the card:
Photocopy all pages of the resource for each student.
Select an A3 piece of card and fold it in half to form the card base.
Cut out the cover page and glue it to the front of the card.
Cut, staple, and glue the Memory Pages to add personal reflections.
Trim and attach the sections from page 5 to build the next layer.
Assemble the âOur Holidaysâ booklet and glue it into place for a personal touch.
Construct the IOU booklet and attach it inside the card.
Complete page 6, cutting and gluing each piece to finish the card layout.
Now itâs time to write! Encourage students to add heartfelt messages and drawings.
Why Teachers Love It:
Easy to follow with photo instructions
Supports fine motor skills, creative writing, and personal reflection
Includes differentiated options for different family structures
Makes a meaningful Fatherâs Day gift that students feel proud to give
Related Fatherâs Day Classroom Resources:
Fatherâs Day â Ten Math Tasks â Donut Theme
Fatherâs Day â Make a Card
Fatherâs Day Bundle â Best Value!
Fatherâs Day Interactive Card enjoy!
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Fatherâs Day Donuts and Math
Fatherâs Day Donuts and Math
Make Fatherâs Day memorable in your classroomâor at your Dadâs and Donuts eventâwith this vibrant and engaging Fatherâs Day Math Pack! Whether youâre hosting an after-school celebration or simply adding some festive fun to your math rotations, this resource offers hands-on, themed math centers that will get students talking, counting, and laughing with their dads (or special guests)!
Youâll find 10 engaging math tasks that build number sense, fluency, and problem-solvingâperfect for early learners. Each activity features a fun donut or toolbox theme that keeps the Fatherâs Day spirit alive throughout the session.
Fatherâs Day Donuts and Math - What is  Included:
Each task comes in full colour and âSave My Inkâ black-and-white versions, giving you flexible printing options. You can even copy two pages onto one to reduce paper or colour use.
Make a Picture â Cut and order numerals 1â10 to complete a picture.
Ten Frames (Vertical) â Use as flashcards to consolidate numbers to 10.
Peg the Donuts â Count the donuts and place a peg on the correct number.
How Many Tools in the Toolbox? â Read a number and place that many tools.
Which Bag Has More Donuts? â Use <, >, = symbols to compare quantities.
Missing Donuts â Identify the number that belongs between two others.
Skip Counting Donuts â Fill in missing numbers and sequences.
Roll and Cover â Roll dice and add 1, add, or double the result.
How Many Donuts Does Dad Eat? â Solve addition and subtraction facts to 20.
Time to Eat Donuts â Match clock faces to oâclock and half-past labels.
Why Teachers Love This Pack:
Easy to prep and use for math rotations, small groups, or Fatherâs Day events
Promotes math talk between students and their dads or guests
Builds foundational skills: counting, operations, comparison, time
Designed for engagement with minimal prep
Includes ink-saving options for flexible printing
Related Fatherâs Day Resources:
Fatherâs Day â Make a Flap Interactive Card for Dad
Fatherâs Day â Make a Card
Fatherâs Day Bundle â Best Value!
Before purchasing, please read the full description and download the preview. The preview provides a clear look at all included materials.
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Father's Day Bundle
Fatherâs Day Bundle â Celebrate, Create, and Learn!
Whatâs Inside the Fatherâs Day Bundle:
Fatherâs Day Writing and Craft Pack
Let students record special memories and thoughtful reflections with a collection of writing prompts and card templates.
This set includes:
**âWhat My Dad Does for Meâ **
â Two colour options
Printable Fatherâs Day cards â Use as-is or have students design their own covers
Question prompts to help students describe their dads
Tie design activity â perfect for decorating the card or classroom display
âMe and My Dadâ photo and narrative page
âIâm glad youâre my Dad becauseâŠâ list
Dadâs and Donuts â Fatherâs Day Math Centers
Add a sprinkle of fun with 10 engaging math tasks, perfect for a Dadâs and Donuts night or Fatherâs Day-themed rotations. These activities focus on number sense, operations, and timeâall with a fun, donut-filled twist!
Use in small groups, centers, or as part of a classroom celebration.
Included activities:
Make a Picture â Order numbers to 10
Ten Frames (vertical) â Build number sense with flashcards
Peg the Donuts â Match quantities with pegs
Toolbox Counting â Match numbers with objects
Which Bag Has More? â Use comparison symbols
Missing Donuts â Identify the number in between
Skip Counting Donuts â Fill in number sequences
Roll and Cover â Add 1, double, or add dice
How Many Donuts Does Dad Eat? â Solve equations to 20
Time to Eat Donuts â Match clocks to oâclock and half-past times
Fatherâs Day Interactive Card Craft
Guide your students in building a multi-section card that folds out into a beautiful and heartfelt gift.
Follow the clear instructions with photo support to assemble this keepsake, which includes versions for Grandad and Uncle, too.
Assembly steps include:
Photocopying all pages
Folding an A3 card base
Attaching memory pages, a âOur Holidaysâ mini-booklet, and an IOU book
Adding flaps, tabs, and the âWhat I love most about my Dadâ section
Finishing with writing time for students to share their personal messages
Why Youâll Love This Bundle:
Perfect for Fatherâs Day celebrations, writing lessons, and math centers
Easy to prep and adaptable for different classroom needs
Supports student voice, creativity, and social-emotional learning
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2D Shape Posters Boho Rainbow Theme
2D Shape Posters Boho Rainbow Theme
Brighten Your Walls with Our Boho Rainbow 2D Shapes Posters â Stylish, Educational, and Ready to Print!
Bring a warm, modern touch to your classroom with our Boho Rainbow 2D Shapes Poster Packâpart of our best-selling Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor series! This thoughtfully designed resource helps you teach and reinforce key geometry vocabulary in a visually engaging way that students will love.
Inside the pack, youâll find posters for 12 well-known 2D shapes, each presented in two different versions and available in both full colour and partial colour. The first version features the shape name, while the second version provides helpful facts about the shapeâs sides and vertices (or corners). This makes the set perfect for display, reference, or even interactive learning walls.
Shapes included:
Circle
Heart
Hexagon
Octagon
Oval
Pentagon
Oblong/Rectangle
Rhombus
Square
Star
Trapezoid
Triangle
Designed to complement any boho-themed classroom, these posters not only support math vocabulary development but also create a calm, cohesive aesthetic in your learning space. Use them during your 2D shapes unit as anchor charts or throughout the year for student reference.
Whether youâre setting up your classroom or refreshing your math wall, this 2D shapes pack will save you time while enhancing your teaching toolkit.
2D Shape Posters Boho Rainbow Theme ready to print and display
Instant Download â Print and Use Today!
Includes Coloir and Partial Colour Options
Perfect for Early Years, Primary and Elementary Classrooms
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2D Shape Posters Boho Hearts and Stars Theme
2D Shapes Hearts and Stars â Calm, Stylish, and Classroom Ready
Transform your classroom into a welcoming, calming space with our Boho Hearts and Stars 2D Shape Posters. Featuring muted blues, soft golds, hearts, and stars, this decor pack brings a peaceful vibe while supporting early geometry learning.
Designed as part of our Boho Hearts and Stars Classroom Decor Collection, these posters use gentle colours and carefully selected clipart to create an inviting environment where students feel comfortable and ready to learn.
This printable set includes two poster versions for each shape:
Version 1: Shape name only â perfect for clean, simple displays
Version 2: Includes facts about the shapeâs sides and vertices/corners â ideal for teaching and reference
To suit your style, you can also choose between two different clipart designs, both in the same muted boho palette.
Shapes included:
Circle
Heart
Hexagon
Octagon
Oval
Pentagon
Oblong
Rectangle
Rhombus
Square
Star
Trapezoid
Triangle
These 2D shape posters are perfect for math walls, shape hunts, small group teaching, or anchor charts during your geometry unit. They blend learning and style in one beautiful, easy-to-use resource.
Calm Boho Colour Scheme
Two Versions for Flexibility
Two Clipart Options to Choose From
Ideal for Early Years, Foundation, and Primary Classrooms
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Roald Dahl Biography
Roald Dahl Biography Resource
Explore facts about Roald Dahl and study his life as an author. Use the research provided to write a biography.
This pack contains
Three posters (one with some published book titles, print, and go versions)
KWHL = record what you know, want to know, how you will find it out and your new learning
Fact recording sheet x 2
Fact clipboards for display and discussion
Biography wheel
Word splash on clipboards,
Ask a question template (girl/boy templates)
Book Report Flip Book
Book Report template
Lined pages for biography
Write a biography â with side graphics
Roald Dahl Biography Resource is ready to print and use
Themes â Author Study, Book Study, Roald Dahl
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Roald Dahl Bundle
Roald Dahl Bundle â Explore, Compare & Create!
Roald Dahl â Author Study Pack
This section includes:
Three printable posters (includes a titles list and print-and-go versions)
KWHL Chart â Activate and track prior knowledge and inquiry
Two fact recording sheets
Fact clipboards for display and student responses
A biography writing wheel
Word splash templates
âAsk a Questionâ templates (boy/girl versions)
Book Report Flipbook
Book Report Template + Lined Pages for writing
Full-page biography writing template with visual support
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory â Character Traits & Film Comparison Activities
Activities include:
Task 1: Introduce character traits with a friend comparison and Venn diagram
Task 2: Record how a chosen character changes from beginning to end
Task 3: Gather evidence of traits with specific quotes and moments
Task 4: Create trait posters and presentations with student illustrations or provided photos
Task 5: Compare the two films using research, teamwork, and collaborative reflection
Recording sheets and templates included for every step
Fantastic Mr Fox â Creative Reading & Writing Activities
Highlights include:
Vocabulary Cards â Use as flashcards, word walls, parts of speech sorters, or writing prompts
Visual Chapter Responses â Draw and summarise each chapter
Character Word Splashes â For Mr Fox, Mrs Fox, the children, Badger, the Farmers, and more
Printable Comprehension Tools:
PMI Chart
I See / I Think / I Wonder
Alphabet Key
3/2/1 Response
Text-to-Text, Self, World
Compare Fiction vs Real Foxes
Book vs Movie Comparison
Creative Writing Tasks:
Persuasive letters to the farmers
Rewrite scenes with quotes
Main idea and supporting details
Author study tools â What keeps readers engaged?
Character interviews and dialogue writing
Design a feast advertisement or newspaper article
Biographical sketch of Mr Fox
Innovation writing and alternative endings
Tunnel diagramming, fact listing, resolution tracking, and sequel writing
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Convict Australian History
Convict Australian History Interactive Notebook | Year 5 HASS Curriculum Aligned Resource
Step into the gritty world of Australiaâs early white history with this comprehensive Convict Australian History Interactive Notebook. Aligned to the Year 5 Australian Curriculum (ACHHK094), this hands-on resource explores the nature of convict and colonial presence, the factors shaping settlement patterns, and how people and environments adapted during this pivotal time.
Designed for deep engagement, this pack encourages students to connect with the challenges convicts faced in the harsh new colony. Build knowledge, strengthen empathy, and inspire curiosity through meaningful, interactive learning tasks.
Convict Australian History Interactive Notebook- Whatâs Inside:
Teacher Instructions & Photos â Step-by-step guide to assembling the notebook with visuals for easy setup
Alphabet Key (2 sizes) â Support students in building essential vocabulary
Word Wall Template â Encourage brainstorming and rich language development
Journal of a Convict Template â Guide students to create a personal narrative from a convictâs perspective
Convict Records Task â Analyse historical documents and understand their significance
Timeline Activity (with answers) â Build chronological understanding with scaffolded support
Historical Maps â Trace Captain Cookâs voyages and the First Fleetâs journey
Acrostic Poem â Use emotive language to deepen empathy for convict experiences
Interactive Tasks on Gaol Cells, Food, and Clothing â Real-world context meets creative construction
Notebook Sections: Penal Colonies, Federation, Life After Gaol â Scaffold content-rich learning
Venn Diagram: Convicts vs Free Settlers â Compare lives and societal roles
Comparison Task â Explore differences in climate, resources, and landscapes
Assessment Tracking Sheet â Keep track of student progress with ease
Curriculum Focus (ACHHK094):
Understand the factors influencing colonial development
Investigate daily life in convict settlements
Explore environmental changes resulting from European arrival
Convict Australian History is ready to print and use.
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Positional Words Penguin Theme
Positional Words Penguin Theme | Spatial Language & Location Activities
Boost your studentsâ spatial awareness with this engaging Penguin-Themed Positional Words Pack! Designed to support early learners in understanding and applying location and position words, this resource features a diverse range of activities and games suitable for small-group work, independent tasks, or one-on-one assessments.
Whatâs Included:
Penguin Positional Placemat
Encourage students to identify and match positional words with cute penguin images. Print the placemat and pair students to complete the activity together or use it as a one-on-one teacher-led assessment.
Printable Positional Posters
Enhance your classroom visuals with two size optionsâperfect for display or small-group matching games.
Available in full color, black-and-white, or print black-and-white on colored card for a third fun option.
Use the smaller versions for reinforcing opposite positions.
Penguin Puzzle Activity
Reinforce vocabulary with this interactive jigsaw puzzle! Students match each positional word to the correct imageâgreat for revision and hands-on learning.
Penguin Bingo Game
Build listening and recognition skills with this fun, fast-paced bingo game.
Includes 10 different boards.
Use counters to cover penguin icons as the caller reads each position aloud.
Student Activity Booklet
Cater to different learning levels with two differentiated booklets:
Version 1: Read the sentence and color the matching penguin.
Version 2: Fill in the missing positional word, then color the picture.
âI Have â Who Has?â Game
Spark excitement with a whole-class game that promotes listening and speaking. It doesnât matter where you startâjust make sure every card is in play!
Print and Go Practice Sheets
No prep required! These engaging worksheets give students a variety of ways to apply their learning:
Write the correct word
Glue the correct word into the blank
Draw a picture to match the word
Match opposite positional pairs (e.g., behind/in front)
Sort positional pairs like under/over, near/far, and behind/in front
Positional Words Covered: above, across, against, among, around, behind, beside, below, between, far, first, in, into, last, near, off, on, out, over, toward, under, up
This comprehensive positional word pack builds strong foundations in spatial vocabulary, early geometry, and oral language.
Whether youâre teaching a whole class, running small groups, or assessing individuals, this pack makes it easy to deliver engaging, meaningful learning with a playful penguin twist.
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Gold Rush - Australian History
Gold Rush Inquiry Unit â Explore the Legacy of the Gold Rush in Australia
Bring Australiaâs rich gold rush history to life in your classroom with this comprehensive Australian Gold Rush Inquiry Unit. Designed to align with the Australian Curriculum, this engaging resource provides everything you need to guide students through a detailed inquiry into the discovery of gold, its impact on settlement and democracy, and iconic events such as the Eureka Stockade.
Perfect for upper primary classrooms, this pack supports historical thinking and critical inquiry while integrating literacy, numeracy, and the arts. Students will investigate key events like Blood on the Southern Cross and uncover stories of resilience, innovation, and change that shaped Australiaâs identity.
Whatâs Inside:
Full Australian Curriculum references with appropriate Australian spelling
Clear Inquiry Unit Outline to support your planning
Key Understandings and Essential Inquiry Questions
KWHL Chart, Word Wall, themed spelling words, and an Alphabet Key
âGoogle Itâ prompts to boost digital literacy
Activities exploring gold discovery locations, mining methods, and multiple intelligences
Lessons on gold towns, mining tools, and the economics of the goldfields
Life on the Goldfields tasks, including Venn diagrams and flow charts
Focus on the Eureka Stockade: students draw, label, and interpret historical events
Research tasks for famous figures in gold rush history, with templates for summaries and notes
Printable items for display to create a visually rich learning environment
Ten engaging writing tasks, each connected to oral language skills
Cross-curricular extension ideas in Maths, ICT, and Visual Arts
Homework options to strengthen home-school links
Why Youâll Love This Resource:
This unit promotes active inquiry, encourages historical empathy, and provides differentiated learning opportunities. With well-structured content and cross-curricular links, it supports a seamless teaching experience while empowering students to take ownership of their learning.
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Let your students strike gold with this powerful unit of work!

Descriptive Writing Pack
Descriptive Writing Pack â Posters, Prompts, Planners & Rubrics to Build Strong Writing Skills
Give your students the tools they need to craft vivid, detailed writing with this Descriptive Writing Resource Pack. Designed to support and stretch writers of all levels, this comprehensive set first introduces the structure of descriptive texts, then guides students in exploring key language features through engaging and scaffolded activities. With engaging prompts, helpful posters, clear planners, and differentiated rubrics, your students will build the confidence and skills to write with creativity and precision.
Whatâs Included in This Writing Pack:
Teacher Instruction Page
Start with a clear guide on how to use every component of the resource effectively in your classroom.
Descriptive Writing Posters
âWhat Can We Write About?â
âWhat Does a Description Need?â (two versions for differentiation)
Examples of well-structured descriptive writing
Figurative Language Posters
(in three sizes)
Explore and teach the power of figurative language with posters for:
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Simile
Descriptive Writing Planners
Five flexible templates to scaffold student ideas and organise thoughts.
Descriptive Writing Rubrics
Three styles to support assessment and self-reflection:
Mini rubric based on structure
Full-page grid
Five-level rubric based on structure and language features
Writing Prompts
Inspire creativity with prompts like:
Hot Chocolate
Personality Traits
Favorite/Favourite Toy, Place, or Animal
(Both versions for the US and non-US spelling options are included.)
Topic Starter Cards
Use these prompt cards to spark writing ideas and get students started with confidence.
Lined Pages and Writing Templates
Make publishing easy with printable pages ready for student writing.
Why Teachers Love This Pack:
Teachers value the clear structure and practical tools in this resource. They use anchor charts, planners, and differentiated rubrics to simplify the process of teaching descriptive writing. At the same time, they help students build confidence, find their voice, and write with creativity.
Download the preview before purchasing to view everything included and plan how to use it in your classroom.
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Start building strong descriptive writers todayâdownload the complete pack and bring writing to life in your classroom!

Procedural Text Writing Pack
Procedural Text Writing Pack â Posters, Planners, Rubrics & Templates
Ready to teach your students how to write clear, structured procedural texts? This Procedure Text Writing Pack includes everything you need to introduce, model, scaffold, and assess procedural writing in your classroom. Whether youâre just starting or looking to refine your current unit, this resource makes teaching procedures simple, effective, and engaging.
Whatâs Inside:
Posters for Visual Support
Help your students stay on track with high-impact visual reminders! These procedural text posters break down the structure and key elements of a great procedure. With multiple poster versions included, you can differentiate support based on student needs and display them around the classroom for easy reference.
Step-by-Step Planners
Guide your students as they brainstorm materials and map out instructions. These procedural text planners encourage logical thinking and clear sequencing, helping young writers organise their ideas before drafting.
Differentiated Rubrics
Assess with ease using three rubric styles tailored to different writing levels. These tools help students understand success criteria while allowing you to provide targeted feedback. Rubrics gently guide students toward including all essential components of a procedural text.
Planner + Rubric Pages
Track student progress and support planning with combined planner/rubric pages. Choose from lined and unlined formats to suit writing preferences and abilities.
Lined Writing Templates
Finish strong with ready-to-use lined pages where students can publish their final procedural texts. These templates offer flexibility and encourage neat, polished writing.
This pack supports explicit instruction, structured planning, and independent writing. Perfect for writing workshops, literacy rotations, or whole-class instruction.
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Biography Writing Resource Pack
Biography Writing Resource Pack â Posters, Planners, Rubrics & Prompts
Need support teaching how to write a biography? This all-in-one Biography Writing Resource Pack gives you everything required to explicitly teach, guide, and assess biography writing with confidence. Ideal for upper primary students, this comprehensive resource combines structure with creativity, making it perfect for classroom use, writing workshops, or individual projects.
Whatâs Included:
Step-by-step instructions that explain how to use the biography planners, rubrics, and writing pages effectively
Biography Text Posters that define and display essential features of the text type
Brainstorming poster: âWho can we write about?â â ideal for idea generation
âWhat does a Biography Text need?â poster â clearly outlines structure and features
Differentiated example posters in three versions to suit varied learning levels
10 Biography Writing Planners are designed to scaffold student writing
Three Biography Rubric Options:
One-page rubric with three achievement levels
Detailed rubric based on structure and language features
Mini rubric focusing on structure â great for formative assessment
Lined Writing Templates ready to print and use
Over 160 visual biography prompts presented as bookmark-style cards featuring famous individuals
With clear teaching tools, engaging prompts, and differentiated supports, this resource helps students understand, plan, and craft powerful biography texts.
Perfect for English units, writing rotations, or literacy centres.
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Contraction Bundle - Puzzles and Printables
Contractions Puzzles and Printables
Make learning contractions fun, hands-on, and effective with this all-in-one contractions resource bundle!
Contractions âI Have, Who Hasâ Game
Bring excitement into your grammar block with this fast-paced, interactive contraction game. Your students will love reading aloud and listening closely as they search for their matching contraction pair. Use it as a whole-class activity or a partner game to build fluency and confidence.
Whatâs included:
3 complete sets with different contraction groups
Easy-to-follow instructions (you can start with any card!)
3 printing options:
Black & white (copy onto colored card to save ink)
Part color
Full color
Contractions Printables & Flashcards
Support your students as they work through the more challenging parts of contractions with engaging, purposeful printables. These activities allow students to practice contractions in context and explore how contractions are formed.
This section includes:
Flashcards to build recognition and assist with printable tasks, activities such as:
Writing sentences
Completing missing word tasks
Combining words to form contractions
Exploring contraction components
Cut-and-glue activities (5 sets)
Roll and cover games (8 sets)
Ladybug-themed tasks (4 sets)
Contraction Bonds (apple, cat, egg, flower, heart, and pumpkin themes)
Flashcards can be printed in black and white or on colored cardstock for added visual appeal.
Contractions Puzzle Set One
Get your students thinking critically with this engaging contraction puzzle set. Matching two words to form a contraction encourages careful reading and reinforces word structure knowledge.
Included in this set:
Puzzle-style cards with visual support
Ideal for centres, pair work, or early finishers
3 print options:
Black and white (great for colored card)
Part color
Full color
Contractions Puzzle Set Two
Take contraction learning a step further with this second puzzle set.
This pack features:
New contraction combinations to explore
Real-life photos of the cards in use for reference
Three print options:
Ink-saving version
Part color
Full color
Why Teachers Love This Bundle:
This contractions bundle saves planning time and keeps your grammar lessons fresh, interactive, and differentiated. With games, printables, puzzles, and visual tools, students stay engaged.
PLEASE NOTE:
This resource is for personal use in one classroom only. If youâd like to share it with colleagues or across multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.
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Fraction Lapbook
Fraction Lapbook Activity Pack | Hands-On Fraction Learning for Grades 2â5
Make fractions meaningful and fun with this interactive Fraction Lapbook Pack, perfect for hands-on learning in Grades 2â5. Students will explore and build a deep understanding of halves, thirds, quarters (fourths), fifths, sixths, and wholes as they create a vibrant lapbook to share with peers and families. This engaging project supports differentiated learning goals, promotes student ownership, and makes learning visibleâideal for student-led conferences or portfolio displays.
Whatâs Inside:
Easy Assembly Instructions with Visuals
Put the lapbook together with confidence using the step-by-step guide and full-colour photos. Youâll also find a layout template that shows exactly where to place each component. Choose between colour and black/white versions to suit your printing needs.
Levelled Learning Goals
Set clear targets with Level One, Two, and Three learning goals that support students at different levels of understanding. These goals help guide your instruction and let students track their progress.
Sorting Pockets & Fraction Cards
Students can sort and classify fraction cards using interactive pocket templates. The pack includes cards in both colour and black/white, making it easy to differentiate or prep for multiple learners.
Fraction Fact Booklet
Help your students build confidence with key vocabulary and concepts. This mini booklet covers whole, half, third, quarter/fourth, fifth, and sixth, reinforcing understanding through definitions and examples.
Fraction Example Booklet
Encourage students to show what they know with this creative recording space. Each child creates their own example for each fraction type, turning their lapbook into a personal reference tool.
Flexible Language Options
This pack includes alternate pages for âquartersâ vs. âfourthsâ and ârecogniseâ vs. ârecognizeâ, so you can tailor it to your classroomâs preferred terminology or region.
Students Will Explore:
Halves & halves of wholes
Thirds, quarters/fourths, fifths, sixths
Visual fraction models and vocabulary
Sorting, classifying and creating examples
Personal goal setting and reflection
Why Teachers Love It:
Encourages active, student-centred learning
Makes abstract fraction concepts visual and tactile
Perfect for individual work, small groups, or math stations
An ideal display piece for conferences, assessments, or portfolios
Tip: Use this lapbook project at the end of your fractions unit as a culminating task or revisit it throughout the year to review and reinforce key ideas.
Fraction Lapbook Activity Pack
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Rain and Water Cycle Inquiry Pack
Rain and Water Cycle Pack | Grades 2â5 | Inquiry, Literacy & Science Integration
Whatâs Included:
KWHL Chart â Water and Rain
Kick off your unit with a KWHL chart to track studentsâ thinking from start to finish. Available in color, black and white, and single-page versions, this tool helps assess prior knowledge and sets the stage for building strong informational writing.
Water Vocabulary Display
Build content knowledge with vocabulary tags in color and black/white. Use these to spark discussion, support writing, and reinforce scientific language. Includes spare tags to customise with student-suggested words.
Water Fact Cards
Use these versatile cards to prompt discussions, introduce concepts, and model paragraph building during writing tasks. Perfect for your word wall or science display.
Cloud and Precipitation Photos
Inspire observation and writing with real-life cloud and water images. Use them to introduce cloud types and precipitation, or to support interactive notebook activities. Includes INB pages for students to record key learning.
Bodies of Water Project
Encourage collaboration and inquiry with this group research task. Students explore different bodies of water using photographic posters and interactive notebook pages. Each group presents their findings to the class, building speaking and listening skills.
Reading About Water
Support comprehension and note-taking with a custom informational text about water. Students will learn how to paraphrase, summarise main ideas, and interpret labelled diagrams. Theyâll then apply their understanding by creating their own water cycle diagram.
Writing About Water
Guide your students through informational text writing using planner templates, rubrics and interactive notebook maps. Use the included photos and vocabulary as visual supports for writing on topics like water, clouds, weather, or rain.
Life Without Water Inquiry
Encourage deep thinking and reflection with engaging prompts such as:
Who and what needs water?
Saltwater vs Freshwater
Water is â Can â Has
Liquid, gas, solid â States of matter
How can we save water?
Why Teachers Love This Pack:
Supports science and literacy integration
Provides visuals, prompts, and scaffolds for all learning styles
Encourages collaboration, inquiry, and writing
Offers differentiated entry points across the grade levels
Use this pack to:
Build science vocabulary
Introduce the water cycle
Support the writing of information reports
Strengthen research, reading and comprehension skills
Promote inquiry and teamwork
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Punctuation Posters
Punctuation Posters â Classroom Display & Student Reference Tools (4 Sizes + 3 Print Options)
Tired of repeating punctuation reminders during writing conferences? Save time and support your studentsâ writing independence with these Punctuation Posters! This versatile resource helps your learners understand, remember, and apply punctuation rules during writing tasks.
Designed for both display and personal use, these posters make punctuation accessible and easy to reference, no matter where students are working.
Whatâs Included:
Large Posters â Perfect for classroom wall displays and anchor charts
Mini Posters â Ideal for individual use, small group work, or desk reference
Ring-Friendly Format â Place the smaller versions on a ring for portable writing support
Punctuation Covered:
Full Stop / Period
Capital Letter
Comma
Question Mark
Exclamation Mark
Hyphen
Semi-Colon
Colon
Quotation Marks
Customise to Suit Your Classroom:
Choose from four sizes and three printing options to match your classroom style and printing needs:
Full Colour â Bright and bold for your literacy wall
Muted Tones â Calm and easy on the eyes
Ink-Saving Version â Perfect for black-and-white printing or budget-conscious classrooms
How to Use:
Display full-sized posters as part of your writing or grammar wall
Distribute small versions for student writing folders or workbooks
Use rings to bind mini posters for individual student toolkits
This pack provides constant visual reminders that reinforce punctuation use across writing activities. Itâs perfect for whole-class lessons, writing groups, or independent writers who need that extra prompt during drafting and editing.
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