Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
Where-is-Samoa - A 55 slide PowerPoint Lesson on Samoa. Made in consultation with proud Samoan woman, Crystal Sio. Appropriate for pre-Primary to Middle Primary students. Includes essential information. Great when teaching about other countries, places, islands and cultures.
Includes:
Where Samoa is located
Foods
Animals
Manners
Family
Tattoo
Leisure
55 slides (includes cover pages)
Photographs and clipart
Colour PowerPoint
Engaging and on point
Go to my podcast on spotify to learn more about ways to include other cultures in your classroom:
Chance-Worksheets-Year-One - This is appropriate for Pre-Primary to Year Two. A 78 page PDF printable document. Differentiated levels of the same task!
‘Chance-Worksheets-Year-One’ includes;
answer key included
vocabulary sorting (and printable for class displays)
situation sort (using pictures) - coloured
deciding which chance word is appropriate
sentence re-write
drawing pictures to match the chance vocabulary
writing synonyms for chance words (yes/no/maybe)
writing own sentences to suit the given chance word
cute clipart
Please check your printer settings prior to printing.
Enjoy!
alternative graphemes for m sound - A 188 slide PowerPoint lesson that teaches students the alternatives for /m/. Includes the graphemes; m, mm, mn and mb.
alternative graphemes for m sound includes:
direct instruction format
graphemes included; m, mm, mb, mn
learning intentions and success criteria
mouth articulation
spelling rules or patterns
polysyllabic words (underlined to show you how to read them)
tune in
word level reading
sentence level reading
phonic dictation slides
word building (moveable letter tiles - click outside of slide show mode for this function)
check for understanding questions/activities
188 slides includes cover pages
Enjoy! Please provide a review.
year-2-geography-worksheets Do you need a planned unit for Geography that has everything included? This 113 page printable product includes lesson plans, worksheets to follow, craft, writing prompts, assessment pages and teacher checklists! For Year 2, but can be used by other year levels learning about their place in the world! Aligns with HASS Geography from the W.A. Curriculum for Year Two. Syncs with any ‘My world’ unit.
year-2-geography-worksheets includes;
9 lessons with learning intentions
differentiated worksheets to follow lessons
how to use the resource
menu with links
creative writing prompts
includes content on: my home, street synonyms, suburbs, town/city, states, country, continents, globe labels, planet and galaxy
craft activity - suitcase (includes suitcase template, colour or black and white items to pack in your suitcase, objects to pack, planning pages and reflection of craft)
passport and boarding pass templates
My World - flip book
Assessments - on unit (4 pages)
Teacher checklists
Country report template
113 pages (includes cover pages)
This is such a great product that you can use year after year. Adapt and use as you wish. I have trialled this with a year two class and it has been a great success. This unit can be used for other year levels such as; Pre-Primary, Year One and Year Three. Links nicely to my ‘Possum Magic’ comprehension unit and ‘Are we there yet’ Comprehension unit.
Mockup cover image by youngmindscreative
rules-of-the-classroom-poster
A cute and engaging set of classroom posters to set clear expectations for your students. Posters & flashcards included. 37 page printable pdf.
class-rules-posters includes;
A4 posters - 13 different rules
I can statements (e.g. I can listen, or instruction statement, e.g. Listen to your teacher)
Smaller flashcards (4x to an A4 page) as statements
Compilation poster of important classroom rules
Instructions for how to use
You can display the smaller flashcards as rules if you are limited to space
You can also use the flashcards as visual reminders to hold up to students rather than stopping your lesson to remind a student of a rule (e.g. quiet please)
Colour product
37 pages (includes cover pages)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). Please provide a review to show your support.
Kind regards,
Jennifer
australian-bilby-easter-bunny A 120 page printable story comprehension/activity pack. Includes story visuals, word cards, worksheets and teacher/speechie checklists. To use with the story. The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Tale’ by Nette Hilton.
australian-bilby-easter-bunny includes;
suggested lesson sequence
hyperlinks to pages
visualising and predicting
main story elements
events
story map (blank)
direct questions
indirect (inferential) questions
labeling
describing
cloze pages
read and draws
sentence stems (but, because, so & and)
speech bubbles
dialogue words
sentence types (statement, command, question, exclamation)
innovate beginning of story
letter writing pages
vocabulary page
true and false page to check comprehension
acrostic poem page
venn diagram (bunny and bilby)
book report templates
teacher/speechie checklist pages (2x)
write a retell of the story
120 pages includes cover pages
This pack will keep your students going for several weeks and it is up to you how long you wish to cover this unit! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). Enjoy and thanks!
Noongar colours - Flashcards to display, use for games or colour sorting! Using colour words may be the easiest way to begin incorporating Aboriginal culture and language into your classroom. These cards are multipurpose and there are four versions. See the details below.
Noongar Colour includes;
28 page pdf printable product
4 different versions for you to choose from
display the flashcards onto a board alongside your students art work
use the flashcards in vocabulary lessons and for quick recall
use the flashcards with no image for colour sorting activities
also contains the word for ‘rainbow’
Enjoy! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
Halloween Colour in pages - do you want a quick and easy Halloween activity? Grab these Halloween cuties. There are no scary images! Massive value-pack - 54 page PDF printable document (includes cover pages)
Kind regards,
Jennifer
black and white posters - Do you want beautiful inspirational posters for your class (or workplace) but don’t want to use any colour ink? Need to inspire minds and also use a product that will match any existing decor? This is a pack of inspirational posters that includes either words only or some with images (plus editable pages). 50 page print and go pdf product!
black and white posters includes;
26 inspirational quote posters (no images)
12 inspiration quotes with images
editable pages (type your own quote)
50 pages in total (includes cover pages)
black and white product
can be used in primary school, high school or workplace settings
Please check your printer setting prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). All printers have different settings. Enjoy!
book covers printable - Do you need some subject book covers that will also save your ink (and maybe keep your kiddos busy colouring them in?). This pack has three styles of book covers to suit your needs plus EDITABLE pages! 95 page printable pdf. For primary school to high school students.
book covers printable includes;
3 styles = cute kids, dotty dudes and high school characters
Dotty Dudes and Cute Kid subject covers include - health, HASS, Social Sciences, Science, Languages, Writing, journal writing, spelling, phonics, phonic dictation, comprehension, art, technology, design, alphabet, math, mental math, history, geography, social skills, My Portfolio, test book, music and morning work
High School subject covers include - drama, music, biology, chemistry, physics, literature, home economics, children’s studies, business, accounting and economics
Editable covers for all of the 3 styles (type your own word/title in)
Black and white - no colour cartridge required
Get your students to colour them in, paint them or leave them plain!
95 pages - includes cover pages
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
Thank you and enjoy!
This is a diversity lesson for young children. PowerPoint lesson.
They will observe physical appearances and look at some of the tools people use to assist them do daily activities. They will be reminded to greet all people in the same ways regardless of their diversity.
Colour flashcards and game - This product includes; two compilation posters, a game with three versions and flashcards for colours. Includes Australian and American spelling.
Use this product in a variety of ways:
standard flashcard use (Australian and American spelling)
assessments
display in your art centre
teacher directed small group games
parent help small group game
print doubles for memory
color-games includes the following;
flashcards with colours only
flashcards with colours and words
flashcards with words only
two compilation colour posters
three game versions (includes boards, tokens, small colour cards, question cards, easels) - differentiated
teacher checklist for colours
25 page pdf product (this includes cover pages)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page). Single classroom use product.
2 dimensional shape worksheets - Do you need a quick print and go pack of 2d worksheets that are differentiated, have an answer key and could stretch over a whole year? This 131 page pdf product has a teacher assessment included and plenty of different, fun activities. Suitable for Pre-Primary (foundation), Grade 1 and 2 students. Edited 6/3/24
2 dimensional shape worksheets includes;
contents page with clickable links (find your content quicker!)
circle and find the real shapes 8 pg
shape finds 15 pg
shape hunts (in your classroom or home) 5 pg
trace and draw shapes 6 pg
match shapes to the name 4 pg
cut and paste shape names to the shapes 4 pg
trace shape names and draw the shapes 5 pg
shape trace, colour and count 4 pg
shape sorting 2 pg
shape describing 3 pg
shape mazes 3 pg
teacher checklists 6 pg (name/describe) differentiated (e.g. basic or complex)
whole class checklists added (fits 12 students per page)
answer key
mostly black and white pages (find the real shapes has colour and some answer key pages have some colour)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you.
Kind regards,
Jennifer
3d shape powerpoint - Using the correct 3D shape names, vocabulary and describing them can be tricky for students (and even adults who have forgotten such things!). This lesson explains all concepts for you in an easy step-by-step manner. PowerPoint lesson with 134 slides. Edited (7/3/24).
3d shape powerpoint includes;
Shapes included - sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism, square-based pyramid, triangular pyramid, triangular prism, hemisphere, hexagonal prism, hexagonal pyramid, octagonal prism, octagonal pyramid, pentagonal prism
Vocabulary explained - vertex, vertices, edge, face, prism
Activities - guessing game, drawing shapes and shape hunts
Partner discussion slides
Checking for understanding slides
Extension idea slides 3x
Success criteria and learning outcomes provided
When you use the lesson in slide show mode and press the space key or mouse button, some answers (words or pictures) will appear. You may wish to go through this first but it is very easy to just use!
Suitable for grades one and two but could be used for pre-primary if they are ready for extension and learning 3d shape names, or grade three students as a revision and daily warm-up to more complex geometrical lessons!
A great lesson to use for your own class (in school), as a homeschooler or leave for a relief teacher.
Enjoy!
history worksheets - Want some activities that are ready to print and cover a multitude of history topics? This is a 213 page printable resource that includes many topics, different activity types, differentiates skill and includes assessment. Answer key included to save your marking time and give you the answers! For grades 1 & 2.
history worksheets includes;
Topics - KWL chart, prior knowledge pages, housing, toys, life, electricity, cooling, heating, writing, home life, water, transport, school, clothing and shoes
Activities - picture sorting, picture sequencing, object predictions, sentence completions, Venn diagrams, crossword, word search and more!
Writing activities - narrative writing, letter writing, opinion writing, persuasive text and critical thinking writing
Assessments
How to use this product included
Contents page with links
Use this product to go alongside my Powerpoint lessons or your own non-fiction texts. I usually cover one topic over a week or two (depending on my students). This pack can last between one and two terms.
Appropriate for grades one and two
213 pages (includes cover pages)
Colour and black and white (mostly black and white)
pdf form
history of schooling - A PowerPoint lesson on the history of schools. Covers a variety of topics that will keep students engaged. Photographs of real historical images included. 134 slides. For grades 1 and 2.
schools back then and now includes;
Learning intentions and success criteria to make the lesson objectives clearer for you and your students
Then and now topic comparisons - attendance, appearance, teachers, rules, activities, playgrounds, transport, uniforms, writing, lunches, heating and cooling, discussion topics and check for understanding questions.
Photographs are included.
An engaging lesson that can be covered in one individual lesson or carried over for a few weeks (for further depth).
Play lesson in slide show mode.
When you press the mouse or enter key in the checking for understanding section, answers will appear. You can provide time for students to write the answers onto whiteboards first and then press the mouse button. All answers provided for you!
134 slides in total (cover pages included)
Goes well with the worksheet pack created and can link to many writing topics!
Designed for Grade 1 and 2 students
Enjoy!
caterpillar number line - Need a cute 1-100 number line printable to brighten up your class that can also be used for games? This is a multipurpose product with instructions provided. Print and display or print and use for games (or both)! 31 page pdf.
number line printable includes;
numbers 1-100
blank circle templates - 3 pages
editable type in circles - 3 pages
colour themed to create a pattern within your number line
caterpillar faces
caterpillar decoration images - 2 pages
how to use this product - 1 page
31 pages in total (includes cover pages)
Print onto card to save laminating or print and laminate
Use this number line for forward counting, backwards counting, addition number line strategies and subtraction number line strategies
Use this product for games (e.g. snap, memory, ordering and so forth)
Line not provided within product as they are circles but you could tape them over a piece of masking tape if you require it
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area) as each printer is different. You can print A4 size or A3 size.
australian money worksheet - A differentiated money worksheet pack that also includes money templates, teacher checklists, assessments and the answer key? This is a massive 217 page pack that covers grades pre-primary (foundation) to Grade 3.
Australian money worksheet - includes
Suggested teaching order and tips
coin rubbings and sortings
colour in the money and describe it
addition (coins and notes)
sumbols
coin values and ordering them
note values and ordering them
ordering coins and notes
skip counting coins and notes
buying objects
matching money to tages
add written money sums
types of money
who has more
who has less
giving change
saving money
bartering
ways to make $1.00
money templates
assessments - four
teacher checklists
answer key
217 pages includes cover pages
contents page with hyperlinks
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I have used this in Grade one and two classrooms but have extended this pack to cater to prep and Grade 3. Enjoy!
alternative pronunciation word lists and word cards - Alternative Pronunciations for graphemes can be a tricky concept to teach! This pack includes word lists, a lesson plan, small word cards (for word sorting), reading and spelling tests and awards.
alternative pronunciation word lists and word cards includes;
Graphemes covered: I, o, c, g, u, ow, ie, ea, er, a, y, ch, ou, e, s, ss, ear, or, ere, wh and t
Lesson plan - one lesson for one grapheme and then adapt to other graphemes
How to use this pack and follow up ideas
Small word cards (print, cut and laminate)
Word lists - compilation and small cards to fit into your photo boxes
Spelling and reading assessments - for each grapheme
Summative reading and spelling assessment
Student awards for each grapheme taught
Quick links page
281 pages pdf (includes cover pages)
I have used these cards with my Grade 2 class and they love doing word sorting! It’s a great interactive hands on activity for them.
measurement worksheets for grade two - Do you need some worksheets to cover a variety of measurement topics that will keep you covered for most of the year? Grab this 165 page pdf that is a print and go resource to save you time! The answer key is provided for you as well.
measurement worksheets for grade two includes;
Calendar topics - months to seasons, days of the week, order of months, school or weekend day, calendar concepts, days in the month
Clock times - writing numbers on an analogue clock, daily school times (analogue and digital), hourly clock times, half hour clock times, mixed clock times, quarter times, matching quarter times and selecting differences in time (this will work out who your extension students are!)
Mass - comparing, balance scales, digital scales, grams, kilograms, capacity and volume, millilitres, litres, capacity problems, matching up, digital scale reading
Informal measuring of length (using blocks, etc)
Formal units - millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, writing abbreviations for above measurements (e.g. mm, cm, m and km)
Area - using informal measurements to measure an area (e.g. hand and other drawn shapes)
Answer key - where applicable
165 pages (includes cover pages)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). This is letter size A4.
Aimed for Year 2 students (by W.A. Curriculum) but can also be used by Year 1 and 3 students depending on their ability and your curriculum!
Units not used: feet, yards &inches (due to the product being produced in Australia)