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My shop contains primary school resources. Most resources are made for a Kindergarten/Year 1 level because these are resources I am currently creating and using in my own Kindergarten classroom. I encourage buyers to purchase my resources and make small modifications so they are perfectly suited to their school and classroom context.

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My shop contains primary school resources. Most resources are made for a Kindergarten/Year 1 level because these are resources I am currently creating and using in my own Kindergarten classroom. I encourage buyers to purchase my resources and make small modifications so they are perfectly suited to their school and classroom context.
'This Is Not My Hat' Kindergarten L3 Writing Lesson Sequence
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'This Is Not My Hat' Kindergarten L3 Writing Lesson Sequence

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This Kindergarten writing lesson sequence is informed by a L3 approach. It uses the award winning picture book 'This Is Not My Hat' by Jon Klasson. The lesson sequence includes 'L3 Reading To' procedures 1, 2 and 3. Procedure 3 provides three 'responding to' text activities. The NSW Syllabus outcomes and content this lesson sequence addresses, are highlighted. This lesson sequence could be used even if your school has not implemented a L3 approach to literacy. Support and extension activities for two of the tasks are provided.
2,3,5,10 x Multiplication Facts Homework Worksheets
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2,3,5,10 x Multiplication Facts Homework Worksheets

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A single page worksheet for the 2,3, 5 and 10 x multiplication facts. This homework activity practice skills of repeated addition and multiplication facts in a variety of representations. The worksheets also uses the look, say, cover, write, check format to build automaticity.
2 x Multiplication Facts Homework
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2 x Multiplication Facts Homework

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A single page worksheet for the 2x multiplication facts. The homework sheet practice skills of repeated addition and multiplication facts in a variety of representations. The homework worksheet also uses the look, say, cover, write, check format to build automaticity.
5x Multiplication Facts Homework
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5x Multiplication Facts Homework

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A single page worksheet for the 5x multiplication facts. The homework sheet practice skills of repeated addition and multiplication facts in a variety of representations. The homework worksheet also uses the look, say, cover, write, check format to build automaticity.
10x Multiplication Fact Homework
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10x Multiplication Fact Homework

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A single page worksheet for the 10x multiplication facts. The homework sheet practice skills of repeated addition and multiplication facts in a variety of representations. The homework worksheet also uses the look, say, cover, write, check format to build automaticity.
Kindergarten/Early Stage 1 Assessment Rubrics
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Kindergarten/Early Stage 1 Assessment Rubrics

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A collection of English and mathematics assessment rubrics addressing outcomes for NSW Early Stage One content. Devise teaching activities to address the content and assess students from work samples or observations of student engagement during these activities. Alternatively, devise assessment tasks which show aptitude for the content. Record student achievement on the assessment rubric. Keep a copy of the rubric in student’s journals/workbooks or in an assessment folder.
Early Stage 1 Volume Assessment Rubric
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Early Stage 1 Volume Assessment Rubric

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This assessment rubric addresses outcomes for NSW Early Stage One mathematics volume content. Devise teaching activities to address the volume content and assess students from work samples or observations of student engagement during these activities. Alternatively, devise assessment tasks which show aptitude for the content. Record student achievement on the assessment rubric. Keep a copy of the volume assessment rubric in student’s mathematics journals/workbooks or in an assessment folder
Phonics Worksheets
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Phonics Worksheets

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These two and three tiered differentiated phonics worksheets address all the digraphs and trigraphs of sounds taught to the end of Stage 1. Notebooks for Set 3 and 4 are also included. They can be used as an independent activity after whole class instruction or as an independent literacy group activity. The worksheets contain a phonics, vocabulary, handwriting and writing component. Students need to be introduced to the digraph and vocabulary containing the sound. They can then complete the worksheet by matching the vocab to the corresponding image and then write the word in the ‘word shape’ box. Students form the letters that represent the sound in a large ‘rainbow writing’ format and a smaller format on the lines provided. The final line on the worksheet is space for students to use the vocabulary to write a simple sentence. The worksheets are differentiated. The support worksheet does not require students to engage in the more controlled fine motor handwriting on the lines. Students could be extended by adding more words containing the sound around the ‘rainbow writing’.
Eddie Gilbert-A Great Australian Indigenous Fast Bowler
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Eddie Gilbert-A Great Australian Indigenous Fast Bowler

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This 6 page PowerPoint presentation introduces the relatively unknown and unacknowledged Indigenous Australian fast bowler, Eddie Gilbert. Use this presentation as a model for students to research and create their own presentation about an Indigenous Australian who is worthy of more recognition. This is an appropriate Reconciliation Week activity or an activity to address Aboriginal perspectives in the English curriculum.
Social Stories Collection
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Social Stories Collection

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Four social stories addressing the topics of dealing with anger, keeping hands to yourself, what to do at lunchtime and expectations for desk work.
Rubric to assess the creation of a picture book
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Rubric to assess the creation of a picture book

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This assessment rubric is used to explicitly state and assess against success criteria for students writing and illustrating a picture book. A Word file is provided so criteria can be changed for specific contexts and year levels. Print double-sided as there is room for teacher comments on the second page. Alternatively get students to use the rubric to self assess or peer assess.
Recycling Posters for Whole School Sustainability Education
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Recycling Posters for Whole School Sustainability Education

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A series of four recycling posters to teach students how to sort their school rubbish. The posters represent landfill, paper and cardboard, soft plastics and mixed containers. Each poster contains images of rubbish students are likely to encounter in a primary school setting and a brief description of each kind of rubbish. The posters are specifically designed to be attached to school recycling bins to remind students how to sort their playground rubbish. Yet they can also be displayed in classrooms or around school as a part of a sustainability education program.
Starting Deskwork Social Story
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Starting Deskwork Social Story

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This resource is a social story to help students to begin and complete desk work. It is aimed at students with ASD who require visual images and social stories to help them learn classroom rules and routines. It is also useful for students who need explicit instructions and support to focus on and complete tasks.
Lunchtime Social Story
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Lunchtime Social Story

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This social story is about what to do at lunchtime. It is targeted at primary age students. It addresses the way a student can understand and follow the routines of lunchtime. It covers moving to the eating area, eating, packing away lunchboxes, play and lining up. Use this social story as a whole class presentation. Print a copy for the class library or send it home for further independent practice.
Kindergarten Visual Schedule
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Kindergarten Visual Schedule

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This is a visual schedule resource. Use it for ASD students, yet all students benefit from knowing what they are going to do each day. Print and laminate and display labels on the whiteboard. Coming soon-the same schedule resource will be available in Notebook format. Publisher format allows teachers to adjust labels to their context. 32 most common Kindergarten activities listed.
Kindergarten addition activity using concrete objects
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Kindergarten addition activity using concrete objects

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An addition game or activity for early Kindergarten. Print and place in a plastic folder so it can be reused in mathematics groups. Alternatively the print out can be used as an individual student worksheet. The activity contains instructions for maths group parent helpers. It also contains the numbers to 12 so students can refer to and copy correctly.
Kindergarten Editing Checklist
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Kindergarten Editing Checklist

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This editing checklist is designed for Kindergarten so they can be introduced to the editing symbols used in older years. This allows a whole school language when editing and proof-reading writing. Display this poster in the classroom. Copy a small version and place in the student's writing book. Place a copy on each student's desk.