harmony-ppt A PowerPoint lesson on Harmony Day. 42 slides (this includes cover pages) WALT - we are learning to (lesson objectives) Explains the word harmony, explains the meaning of the day links to the international day Can be used by Australian teachers and overseas teachers (the concept of racial harmony is the core theme) briefly covers what culture is (appropriate for early primary years) explains some differences across cultures (e.g. food, dance, language and clothes) worded in very child-friendly terms (read as is or add your own explanations into the lesson) check for understanding (think, pair and share) follow-up ideas provided beautiful photography

ai spelling words - A massive 227 slide direct instruction phonic lesson that teaches the grapheme alternatives for the /ai/ sound. PowerPoint format. ai spelling words include: ai, ay, a-e, a, ei, ey, eigh, ea tune in learning intentions success criteria teacher slides word level reading sentence level reading polysyllabic words phonic dictation editing word sorting word building check for understanding direct instruction format 227 slides (includes cover pages) Please use the word sorting and building activities outside of slide show mode to enable movement. I have included a question mark after each of those tasks so that the students cannot see the answers from the drop down menu. Students need to tap the word (or letter) and then drag it into place. Please use this lesson prior to teaching as some words or arrows will appear when you press the space, enter or mouse button. It is very simple to use.

christmas-sentences-worksheet A 69 page activity pack for sentence stem writing with conjunctions (and, but, so, because) and sentence types (statement, command, question and exclamation). christmas-sentences-worksheet includes; using conjunctions to continue the sentence determining the conjunction to use within a sentence what each conjunction means fragment or complete sentence sort write sentence types sorting sentence types determining the sentence type written BONUS activity - sentence type cards and sentence examples to sort! Just laminate and go - use as a literacy rotation or mat lesson. BONUS cards - conjunction word cards - and, so, but, because black and white product for Year One and Two students differentiated tasks teacher checklists - conjunction use and sentence type use 69 pages total - 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 support this creator! Thank you. I hope you find this useful.

dot-dudes-classroom-decorating-pack Dot Dudes is a 155 page printable pdf product that includes a bundle of classroom decorating and organisation resources for the year! dot dudes class labels pack includes the following: 155 pages (includes cover pages) Welcome to class posters desk strips (alphabet, numbers 1-20) name labels for shelves (inc. editable) name badges (inc. editable) teacher checklists subject labels classroom area labels timetable birthday certificates and display star of the day certificates special event posters inspiration posters calendar - days, months group posters (e.g. put your students into groups according to colours) subject book cover pages news days roster daily schedule classroom helpers poster teacher to do list soft pastel colours and more! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area, etc.). I would love it it you could provide a quick review. I have tried to think of everything you could need for the year ahead!

christmas-number-lesson A massive 121 slide math number warm-up PowerPoint in Christmas theme! Such a cute and engaging warm-up that covers so many essential concepts. christmas-number-lesson includes; learning intentions number recognition to 100 subitise to ten count from random numbers count backwards 20-1 identify missing numbers count quantities (in ten frames) addition subtraction friends of ten doubles place value skip counting (2, 5, 10) make a number story about a given picture 121 slides includes cover pages. Please go through the show first and use in powerpoint slide show mode. When you press a mouse, space bar or arrow button, numbers or images will appear. It is all scripted for you but you can add your own comments. I use this lesson in its entirety over a two-week period prior to Christmas holidays but you can just use a different section each day if you wish. It is entirely up to you! This lesson is intended to revise previously taught concepts as a daily warm-up. Please review.

hemisphere-powerpoint This is an explicit lesson for Geography on hemispheres of the world (specifically, northern and southern). It includes 67 slides. hemisphere-powerpoint includes: 67 slides (includes cover pages) name of planet meaning of word hemisphere northern and southern hemisphere explanation equator description map and globe pictures clipart and photos north and south pole explanation weather differences across northern and southern poles one slide - Australian Aboriginal Noongar Season names quiz at end of lesson Thank you for your support. I hope you find this lesson useful.

fluency-word-list Fluency strips for vowel digraphs. Print and go! A great way to encourage fluency reading at a basic level (word level) that is also fun and engaging for students. 74 pages fluency word list pack includes; word strips - 10 words per strip 12 phonemes with multiple grapheme alternatives for each sound two strips per grapheme student certificates fluency charts for teachers to plot accuracy with speed blank pages to write your own words onto includes some diphthongs graphemes: /ai/ /ay/  /a-e/ /e/ /ee/ /ea/ /y/ /e-e/ /o/ /oa/ /o-e/ /ow/ /ar/ /a/ /i/ /igh/ /i/ /i-e/ /y/ /oo/ /ew/ /u-e/ /ue/ /ou/ /ow/ /or/ /aw/ /au/ /a/ /oo/ /u/ /er/ /ir/ /ur/ /or/ /oy/ /oi/ /e/ /ea/ /ai/ I use these after I have taught the sounds and graphemes quite explicitly. These can be a great activity to use in partner reading as students love to time themselves and beat their speed. I laminate these and students write tally marks onto them for how many times they read through the strips although I also have recording cards that they can use. The word lists are also a very handy resource for teacher use.

whole-body-listening-visuals Visual posters to remind students of the skills of listening. A set of posters and prompt cards to remind students on listening manners encouraged in the classroom. Inclusive posters for students who require fidget toys and sensory breaks. Positively worded. 19 page printable pdf.   whole-body-listening-posters set includes; A4 posters with a statement and image to display and refer to in your classroom Small prompt cards to show your students when they require listening reminders 2 compilation posters with 7 body reminders (e.g. eyes, mouth, brain, hands, feet, heart, ears) Colour product Cute images and nicely bordered 19 pages (includes cover pages) 2 bonus posters! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).

ways-to-cook-potatoes A PowerPoint lesson. Your kids will love this topic. This links in nicely to many different themes such as farming, lifecycles, cooking, potatoes (as a unit) and food. 62 slides. ways-to-cook-potatoes includes; learning intentions success criteria discussion points information about potatoes different ways to eat potatoes (hot or cold) checking for understanding questions when you press the space or mouse button, the answer will appear photography that is beautiful and engaging cute clipart two activity follow up discussion/activity suggestions links nicely to the potato lifecycle powerpoint lesson 62 pages includes cover pages.

alternative graphemes lesson c k ck ch x q - There are so many grapheme alternatives for the /k/ sound. Not sure how to teach them all in one lesson? Grab this lesson. 193 slides PowerPoint lesson. learning intentions & success criteria spelling patterns explained word level reading sentence level reading alternative graphemes for the /k/ phoneme include; c, k, -ck, ch, x and q (as q, qu and que) word building word sorting yes or no? multi-syllable words (lines indicate where the syllables are so it is all done for you) phonic dictation (sentence level) check for understanding click out of slide show mode to enable the word sorting and any editable functions use this lesson to teach the concept of alternative graphemes for the /k/ sound or use it as a warm-up when you have taught this concept as many other sounds will be revised within words! use this same lesson for one week and build on the content - you do not have to use every slide within the first lesson! aligns to the science of reading 193 slides (includes cover pages) Enjoy!

ch and tch activities PowerPoint lesson - This lesson covers the alternative graphemes for the /ch/ sound and uses /ch/, /tch/ and /t/. A wonderful 179 direct instruction lesson that includes interactive slides. Teacher slide - how to use this powerpoint Tuning in - phonological awareness (hearing the /ch/ sound in words) Learning Outcomes & success criteria Reminder for mouth articulation Word level reading (ch, tch and t words) Sentence level reading Phonic Dictation Polysyllabic words - line under each syllable for you! Word building (click out of slide show mode to enable moveable features) Word sorting Reminder of all graphemes making /ch/ sound with examples Check for understanding: questions and write the correctly spelt word onto your whiteboard or booklet Aligns to the science of reading Well done! You can use the entire lesson or just focus on the graphemes you wish to cover (e.g. ch, tch or t) 179 slides (includes cover pages) Please note: this lesson has been updated (31/7/23) and now includes grapheme alternatives not just the /ch/ digraph. Enjoy!

digraph-cards-printable A 122 page pack of printable digraph word cards, teacher checklists, grapheme cards, teacher word lists and student awards. Follows my consonant digraph pack. graphemes used; ai, ay, a-e ee, ea, e, y o, oa, ow, o-e ar, a i, igh, ie, y, i-e oo, ew, ue (dipthong), u-e ou, ow or, aw, au, a oo, u er, ir, ur, or oy, oi e, ea, ai (short /e/ phoneme as in said, red, head) 122 pages includes cover pages. includes; word cards for each phoneme grapheme cards to use for sorting teacher checklists for each group teacher word lists (includes a list of all word cards in this pack) student awards for each level (19-30) trialled in my Year One classroom Mostly a black and white product nice borders so you can easily cut them out and they still have a border showing! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page).

consonant-digraph-activities A 108 page activity pack for consonant digraphs. Includes read and draw and unjumble the sentence tasks. consonant-digraph-activities includes; consonant digraphs - sh, ch, wh, ph, th, ng and alternatives - -n, -tch and qu 108 pages (includes cover pages) read and draw pages read, write and unjumble pages teacher checklists a list of all sentences included (great to use in phonic dictation as well) use in small group literacy rotations matches the initial code read and draw pack Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print to printable area…). Thank you.

harmony-day-pack Contains 3 individiual products in a zip folder for the price of 2! poster harmony day: A fantastic print and go pack of Harmony Day posters and word cards to suit a variety of work settings (school, childcare, business and clubs). 38 page pdf printable product. harmony-day-posters includes; 29 posters 8 word cards lots of variety some with harmony quotes others with harmony day or harmony week colour product A4 but you can enlarge to A3 for school, business and clubs (spread the word of harmony)   harmony-day-ideas-for-school includes; colour in pages writing tasks - meaning, sentence stem pages (but, so, because, and), opinion writing, persuasive text writing, speech bubbles… vocabulary tasks - synonyms, antonyms, find the synonyms, frayer model type task design a Harmony day flag partner activity map work - where are you from… craft activities - paper dolls, hands, bracelets, cubes… so much fun! instructions provided simply print and go 65 pages includes cover pages   harmony-ppt includes: 42 slides (this includes cover pages) WALT - we are learning to (lesson objectives) Explains the word harmony, explains the meaning of the day links to the international day Can be used by Australian teachers and overseas teachers (the concept of racial harmony is the core theme) briefly covers what culture is (appropriate for early primary years) explains some differences across cultures (e.g. food, dance, language and clothes) worded in very child-friendly terms (read as is or add your own explanations into the lesson) check for understanding (think, pair and share) follow-up ideas provided beautiful photography Please make sure you can open a zip folder before you purchase this product. From my macbook air, I simply double click the folder and it opens! Kind regards, Jennifer

family powerpoint presentation - 110 slide lesson on FAMILY STRUCTURES! Includes: How to use this PowerPoint lesson (teacher tips) Learning intentions Success criteria Multicultural representations Different relationship types Think, pair, share (what is a family?) Family definition 6 types of families (with multiple family relationship structures) What is the same or different about family structures? Conversation starters Aboriginal family roles (1x slide) Family roles Families change over time Check for understanding slides 110 slides - includes cover pages Enjoy! Updated: 27/5/23

Creative writing for April - Keep on track with your writing plans and cover so many text types (or hand over to a relief teacher!). This monthly pack covers 18 different and differentiated text types and more prompts. A no prep printable pack of 169 pages. Use this yourself, hand over to a relief teacher, use for homeschooling or short leave. Seasonal topics and calendar date topics are included. For grades 1 - 6. Creative writing for April includes; teacher planning page for the month (includes an editable type in option) student monthly goals goal review advertisement sentence work (nouns, verbs, adjectives, sentence stems, sentence types (statement, command, question, exclamation) and simple, compound and complex narrative retells narrative innovations narrative planning page narrative generation (with picture cues - black and white and colour option) description writing opinion writing persuasive text report writing research planning pages essay paragraph planner page letter writing journal writing response writing procedural writing dotted thirds writing paper generic templates (some - not all - have editable boxes to type your own question) student checklists and rubrics (writing I have done this month, rubrics = editing, recounts, narratives, persuasive texts, procedurals) teacher text type checklist 169 pages (includes cover pages) Please check your printer settings prior to printing. This product is set to letter size so please check (fit to page or print in printable area). Mostly a black and white product but some colour options are included. Northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere seasonal differences are included. I hope you find this so useful!

when to use er ir or ur - A direct instruction phonic PowerPoint lesson that teaches five grapheme alternatives for the sound /ur/. 230 slides. ‘when to use er ir or ur’ includes; grapheme alternatives include; ur, ir, er, or and ear tune in, learning intentions and success criteria mouth articulation slide word level reading (for all graphemes) sentence level reading polysyllabic word reading (words underlined in syllables for you) phonic dictation editing word sorting - click out of slide show mode to use word building - click out of slide show mode to use other graphemes slide check for understanding (includes a variety of questions and activity prompts) 230 slides (includes cover pages) You may wish to use this phonic lesson over one to two weeks. A good way to use this lesson again is to use this (once taught) as a weekly warm-up lesson!

ee ea ie words - A huge 307 slide PowerPoint direct instruction synthetic phonic lesson teaching the grapheme alternatives for the long sound /ee/. Students are engaged with many different activities that can be used over a week or two and then again for revision. ee ea ie words includes; 307 slides (includes cover pages) word and sentence level reading for each different grapheme graphemes included: ee, ea, ey, y, ie and e-e polysyllabic words (underlined for you) phonic dictation slides editing slides (with answers provided) homophones word building (click out of slide show mode to move the letter tiles) word sorting (click out of slide show mode to move the words) check for understanding direct instruction lesson format (lesson intentions, success criteria, tune in, concept building, check for understanding) answers provided engaging clipart and activities tried in my Grade Two classroom I use this lesson over one week (every day) and then again for revision/warm-ups You may wish to go through this lesson prior to use. When you press the mouse or space/arow buttons, some pictures or words may appear.  Enjoy this lesson!

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: