Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.
Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.
Start the year strong with this Editable Spanish Meet the Teacher Template. 50 customizable back-to-school designs for Spanish-speaking classrooms! Personalize text boxes for About Me, Education, Favorites, Contact Info, or your own custom text, all in Spanish. Perfect for Open House, Parent Night, or the First Day of School. Easy instructions included for inserting and masking your photo in Google Slides.
What’s Included?
50 editable Spanish Meet the Teacher templates, divided into 2 sets of 25 designs
A variety of teacher styles to match your personality, grade level, and classroom vibe
Editable text boxes in Spanish for:
Sobre mĂ (About Me)
EducaciĂłn (Education)
Favoritos (Favorites)
Contacto (Contact Info)
O tu propio texto personalizado (or your own custom text)
Set 1: Fixed section titles like Conoce a la Maestra, Sobre mĂ, Mi EducaciĂłn, and Contacto for consistency
Set 2: Fully customizable section titles — only Conoce a la Maestra stays fixed
Step-by-step instructions for replacing and masking your photo using Google Slides
Designed for quick personalization and a clean, professional presentation — ideal for Open House, Parent Night, or the first week of school
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Editable Spanish Meet the Teacher Template | Conoce a la Maestra | Back to School Pack – 50 Designs
Bring your Japan-themed classroom to life with this 100-page printable pack! Ideal for cultural days, international weeks, and classroom displays, it includes hands-on crafts, worksheets, banners, posters, and fun props. Everything you need to create an engaging and vibrant learning environment.
What’s included in this 100-page bundle:
Fun Crafts: Cut, color, and decorate iconic Japanese landmarks like the Kyoto Tower, plus a playful paper sushi craft!
Educational Worksheets: Hands-on printables exploring Japanese culture, geography, and vocabulary—great for cross-curricular learning.
Eye-Catching Posters: Bright, high-quality visuals that bring Japan to life on your bulletin boards, party walls, or hallway displays.
Festive Banners: Celebrate in style with printable Japanese-themed banners—perfect for International Day, Japanese Week, or an Asia-themed classroom unit.
Creative Props: Add excitement to photo booths, role play, or presentations with printable images and Japanese vocabulary words.
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Japan Classroom Decor and Activities – Worksheets, Crafts, Banners and Posters for Cultural Display
Bring France to your classroom with this 100-page printable pack! Includes engaging printables, crafts, worksheets, posters, banners, props, and fun coloring pages. Perfect for French-themed displays, International Day, or cultural celebrations.
What’s included in this 100-page bundle:
Fun Crafts: Cut, color, and decorate iconic French landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, plus a playful paper crĂŞpe craft!
Educational Worksheets: Hands-on printables exploring French culture, geography, vocabulary, and national symbols—great for cross-curricular learning.
Eye-Catching Posters: Bright, high-quality visuals that bring France to life on your bulletin boards, party walls, or hallway displays.
Festive Banners: Celebrate in style with printable French-themed banners—perfect for International Day, French Week, or a Europe study unit.
Creative Props: Add fun to photo booths, dramatic play areas, and classroom presentations with printable accessories like berets, moustaches, and mini flags.
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France Decoration Ideas for Classroom Displays and Parties – Crafts, Worksheets, Posters, Banners
Celebrate Mexico in your classroom with this 100-page printable pack full of Mexican-themed decor, crafts, worksheets with coloring pages, banners, and props! Perfect for International Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, 5 de Mayo, or cultural celebrations. Includes Day of the Dead activities and no-prep print-and-go resources to engage your students instantly!
What’s included in this 100-page pack:
Fun Crafts: Cut, color, and decorate iconic Mexican landmarks like Chichen Itza, plus a playful Day of the Dead craft!
Educational Worksheets: Hands-on printables exploring Mexican culture, geography, vocabulary, and fun facts.
Eye-Catching Posters: Bright, high-quality visuals that bring Mexico to life on your bulletin boards, party walls, or hallway displays.
Festive Banners: Celebrate in style with printable Mexican-themed banners.
Creative Props: Add fun to photo booths, dramatic play areas, and classroom presentations with printable props like mariachi hats, skulls and words in Spanish.
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Mexico Decorations for Classroom Party, 5 de Mayo Printables Worksheets, Posters, Crafts and Banners
This 23-page Easter reading and writing activity for Pascua is a great choice for your bulletin board, featuring leveled comprehension questions, flipbook templates, and bunny-themed decor. Perfect for cultural studies and Spanish class. Includes answers!
What’s Included?
Interactive Flipbook : Students read about Tradiciones de Pascua alrededor del mundo, and make a flipbook.
Interactive Reading Comprehension : Leveled questions (3 levels) with answers about Easter traditions worldwide.
Flipbook Templates : Black-and-white, customizable flipbooks for hands-on learning.
Bulletin Board Decor : Bunny-themed templates (ears, feet, etc.) for a vibrant display.
Versatile Use : Perfect for Spanish centers, cultural studies, or seasonal activities.
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Easter Craft Spanish Pascua Reading and Writing Activities - Pascua alrededor del mundo
Explore Easter traditions with differentiated reading comprehension passages (Grades 3-6), same text but leveled questions—answers included! Features flipbook templates, writing templates with bunny decor, and bulletin board ideas. Perfect for April classrooms - 26 pages, colorful and black/white options.
What’s Included?
Interactive Reading Comprehension:
Students read a text about Easter traditions around the world and answer questions. Questions are differentiated for grades 3 to 6 —same text, leveled questions, and answers included !
Interactive Writing Prompts:
Students write an introduction, three facts, and a conclusion about Easter traditions around the world.
Flipbook Templates:
Includes colorful and black-and-white options for creating interactive flipbooks. Students assemble their flipbooks by cutting, gluing, or stapling pages together.
Bulletin Board Ready:
Use the included bunny-themed decor templates (ears, feet, and more) to create a stunning April bulletin board display.
Versatile Use:
Ideal for literacy centers, morning work, cultural studies, or seasonal activities . This resource is perfect for celebrating Easter traditions while enhancing reading, writing, and creativity.
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Easter Craft Around the World Reading and Writing Activity April Bulletin Board
Engage your Spanish class this spring with fun ÂżPreferirĂas…? â€Would You Rather’ questions! Includes 13 colorful slides de primavera, 10 customizable templates, 10 writing headers, 2 tally worksheets, and activity ideas. Perfect for sparking discussions, creative writing, and math lessons. Use for morning meetings, group work, or writing prompts. Available in PPT and PDF formats for low and upper levels. ¡Perfecto para tus estudiantes de español!
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Spring Writing Prompts in Spanish Would You Rather Questions ÂżPreferirĂas?
Looking for engaging spring activities? These Would You Rather questions are perfect for sparking classroom discussions, opinion writing, and even math lessons! Includes 13 colorful slides, 10 customizable templates, 10 black-and-white opinion writing headers, tally worksheets, and activity ideas. Use them for morning meetings, group work, or creative writing prompts. Available in PowerPoint (PPT) and PDF formats for Years 1-6.
SPRING Would You Rather Questions - Opinion Writing and Discussion Slides
This St. Patrick’s Day, engage your students with a no-prep fun and creative Spanish writing craft! With this San Patricio Lucky Charms Writing Activity, students will write about the reasons they feel lucky while practicing their Spanish writing skills. The interactive flipbook and writing templates make learning enjoyable and are perfect for a festive bulletin board display.
What’s Included:
12 printable pages with engaging writing activities
Flipbook with step-by-step assembly instructions
Different writing templates to support all learners
Cute themed images of lucky charms for students to color and decorate
Low-prep format – just print, color, cut, and glue!
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San Patricio St. Patrick’s Day Spanish Lucky Charms – Mis amuletos de la suerte
This St. Patrick’s Day, inspire students with an engaging lucky charms writing craft! Your students will love writing the reasons why they are lucky using themed coloring images. This March activity is perfect for a festive bulletin board display.
What’s included:
12 pages of engaging writing activities
Flipbook for interactive learning
Step-by-step how-to instructions for easy assembly
Multiple writing templates in different styles to support diverse learners
Cute themed images of lucky charms to enhance creativity
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St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Activity – March Writing Craft
This inquiry cycle flipbook is a great tool to help students organize their inquiry process by asking, investigating, creating, reflecting, and sustaining their learning. It encourages students to ask meaningful questions, engage in critical thinking, and reflect on their discoveries. This inquiry-based learning template provides a structured, step-by-step approach to guide students through research and deep thinking.
With guiding questions and an interactive format, this flipbook makes the inquiry process engaging and easy to follow. It includes both colorful and black-and-white versions, allowing for flexible printing options. Students can use the included two black-and-white worksheets or two colorful worksheets to assemble their flipbook while answering key inquiry questions.
What’s Inside?
Inquiry Cycle Flipbook: Asking, investigating, creating, reflecting, sustaining– Available in color and black-and-white
Guiding questions to help students think deeply about their inquiry topic
2 black-and-white worksheets & 2 colorful worksheets for assembling the flipbook
Clear instructions for easy use in the classroom
Inquiry Cycle Flipbook - Inquiry-Based Learning Template
Transform your IB PYP classroom with these bright Kath Murdoch inquiry cycle posters! Designed to support inquiry-based learning, this 26-page set helps students understand and follow the six stages of the inquiry cycle with visual clarity:
Tuning In: Spark curiosity and activate prior knowledge
Finding Out: Research and gather new information
Sorting Out: Organize and connect ideas
Going Further: Deepen understanding through exploration
Making Conclusions: Reflect and summarize key insights
Taking Action: Apply learning to real-world situations
What’s Inside?
Posters in Three Sizes – Large, medium, and small options for flexible display
Colorful & White Background Versions – Choose what works best for your classroom
Directional Arrows – Help students see the flow of the inquiry process
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PYP Inquiry Cycle Posters - Inquiry Cycle Display for Classrooms
Ready to engage students for Valentine’s Day with a fun writing activity? This Valentine’s Day writing craft invites students to reflect on what makes a great friendship by creating their very own “Recipe for a Great Friendship.” They’ll list essential ingredients like kindness, trust, and empathy, while practicing their writing skills. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while encouraging positive relationship-building and creative expression!
What’s Included in This PDF Resource:
Pre-writing brainstorming worksheet
Sample recipe example
Friendship recipe writing templates (First template featuring the title “Recipe for a Great Friendship,” and second template with space for students to create their own title).
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Celebrate 100 days of school with these fun and engaging 100th day of school certificates! This set includes colorful awards and interactive coloring page certificates, perfect for recognizing your students’ hard work and making this milestone extra special.
What’s Included?
3 full-color certificates for a bright and festive celebration
2 black-and-white coloring certificates for a creative, hands-on activity
Printable PDF format for easy classroom use
These 100th day awards make a wonderful keepsake for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and homeschool settings. Whether you need a ready-to-go certificate or a fun coloring activity, this set is the perfect way to celebrate 100 days of learning!
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100 Days of School Certificates PDF - Colorful and Coloring Certificates
Keep track of school days with this printable calendar 2025—a simple and effective tool to stay organized throughout the year. Designed with 12 monthly pages, this calendar helps students track school days, practice math, and revise key concepts like months, dates, and days of the week.
Features include:
12 Monthly Pages: One for each month of the year, perfect for daily classroom or home use.
School Day Tracker: Each page features a question to help students track how many school days have passed.
Math Practice: Helps students strengthen their counting skills, dates, and basic math.
Month & Date Revision: Ideal for students to review months, days of the week, and dates.
User-Friendly: Easy to print and use in both classrooms and at home.
Bonus: Buyers will receive an updated calendar every year to ensure your tracking tool stays relevant and current!
Perfect for teachers, parents, and students alike—this calendar is a great way to stay organized while supporting educational development. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or at home, this resource is a must-have for keeping track of school days and reinforcing foundational skills.
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Calendar 2025 Printable - Monthly Calendar - School Day Tracker
Help your 4th graders master similes and metaphors with this figurative language ppt grade 4 and worksheet pack. This Figurative Language resource for 4th grade includes 31 pages with 20 interactive PowerPoint slides, 6 printable worksheets, and 5 answer keys. Perfect for teaching similes and metaphors, this resource offers a blend of visual and hands-on learning.
What’s included:
20 PowerPoint slides that explain and give examples of similes and metaphors
6 worksheets with activities like matching, fill-in-the-blank, and sentence creation
5 answer keys to help assess your students’ understanding
Clear, student-friendly explanations and examples to make figurative language easy to understand.
Great for both in-class and remote learning, this pack will make it easy for your students to understand and apply figurative language concepts. Whether you’re enhancing their writing skills or improving their reading comprehension, this resource has everything you need to support your 4th-grade learners.
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Figurative Language PPT 4th Grade - Similes and Metaphors Worksheets
Make inquiry-based learning easy with this 46-page KWHLAQ Chart resource! This graphic organizer helps students think critically, ask questions, research effectively, and reflect on what they’ve learned. It’s perfect for research projects, inquiry-based lessons, and student-led learning in any subject.
With colorful and black-and-white versions, this resource includes posters and worksheets that guide students through the KWHLAQ process:
What I Know (K) – Activating prior knowledge
What I Want to Know (W) – Generating questions
How I Will Find Out (H) – Planning research
What I Have Learned (L) – Summarizing discoveries
How Action I Will Take (A) – Making connections
What Further Questions I Have (Q) – Expanding learning
What’s Inside This 46-Page Pack?
KWHLAQ Chart Posters – Color & Black-and-White Versions
Student Worksheets – Guided research and reflection
Printable & Digital Formats – Use as a handout or an interactive activity
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Encourages curiosity and critical thinking
Helps students stay organized during research
Works for science, social studies, and project-based learning
Easy to use for elementary, middle, and high school students
Willing to connect and discuss more ideas? Email me at glowingpedagogy@gmail.com
Inquiry-Based Learning KWHLAQ Chart - Research and Reflection Graphic Organizer
Help your students organize their thoughts, ask meaningful questions, and reflect on their learning with this engaging KWL Chart resource! This set includes 23 pages of posters and worksheets designed to support a wide range of student needs and learning styles.
What’s Inside?
KWL Posters: Bright and colorful designs to grab attention, plus simple black-and-white options for easy printing.
KWL Worksheets: Flexible templates for students to fill in what they know, want to know, and learned.
Different Styles: Diverse layouts to suit individual or group work, and great for differentiated learning.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Easy-to-use for any subject: science, reading, social studies, and more.
Encourages students to think critically and stay engaged throughout the lesson.
Works well for class discussions, group projects, or individual reflection.
Perfect for elementary and middle school classrooms.
What Makes It Special?
23 pages that combine visual appeal with functionality.
Options in full color and black-and-white for flexibility and cost-saving.
Great for developing skills like inquiry, critical thinking, and comprehension.
Whether you’re introducing a new topic, checking what students already know, or helping them reflect on what they’ve learned, these KWL chart posters and worksheets are a simple yet effective tool to enhance learning.
More IB related resources:
I See, I Think, I Wonder - Visible Thinking Routine Worksheets and Displays
IB Learner Profile Posters and Worksheets - Colorful and Black and White Sets
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This engaging 32-page resource for Year 1 students is packed with literacy activities, writing exercises, and cross-curricular learning opportunities. Perfect for creative writing, math, geography, science, and art, these worksheets are inspired by Stanley’s Stick by John Hegley and Neal Layton. They support students in developing key skills while encouraging imagination and critical thinking.
The activities include:
Literacy and Writing: Help students build their writing skills with fun and imaginative prompts.
Geography: Engage students in exploring geography through Stanley’s adventures.
Math: Enhance mathematical understanding with measurement and comparison activities.
Science: Encourage scientific thinking by analyzing materials and their properties.
Art: Foster creativity as students design and describe their own sticks.
This versatile resource is ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, or parents looking to enrich students’ learning in an interactive and fun way.
Acknowledgment:
The ideas and inspiration for these resources were drawn from Stanley’s Stick by John Hegley and Neal Layton, as well as from the teaching concepts provided by Literacy Tree. These materials were created for educational purposes to support student learning and development.
Stanley’s Stick Worksheets for Year 1 - Literacy, Writing, and Cross-Curricular - No-Prep Needed!