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.
subitising - This is a pack of subitising activities. Includes games, worksheets and flashcards. 58 page pdf document. Colour and black and white options.
subitising pack includes:
game boards - sort two or three cards
flashcards - use for game or alone
make copies of flashcards and use for snap games
worksheets - draw a line from quantity to number, order three cards, order large quantities without counting
includes dice arrays, ten frames, pictures, blocks
differentiated from kindergarten, pre-primary and year one
colour and black and white options
subitising is an essential skill to learn in the early childhood years
Enjoy!
alphabet-flashcards-printable - This is a combined back of letter posters AND flashcards. Includes two different font types (New South Wales Foundation font and dyslexia friendly font). Simple black and white design to match any classroom decor and save on printing ink!
alphabet-flashcards-printable - includes;
A4 posters (2 sets)
small flash cards (3 sets - lowercase, uppercase & combined lower/upper) in two different font types!
Massive value. Great for school, home, tutoring and speech therapists.
Please check your printing settings prior to printing.
Kind regards,
Jennifer @teachnchatter
valentine’s-day-printable-sheets Grab this easy print and go pack of 82 pages in pdf form. Covers English, Math and Art. Also includes some sneaky cute colour in pages just for fun. Very cute clip art and great learning activities.
valentine’s-day-printable-sheets pack includes:
list writing pages (e.g. ‘Things I love about myself’)
letter writing templates
card templates (colour and black and white options)
persuasive writing topics
sentence frameworks with and/because
phonics - initial sounds v/l and word sort for v/ve
addition worksheets (different levels)
number estimation (two different pages)
pattern worksheets (differentiated)
heart shape completion drawing (two options)
art - mix different shades of red and pink
art - collage heart shape
Please check your printer setting prior to printing.
Thank you for your support and HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
basic-needs-of-plants A Biological Sciences PowerPoint that teaches young students what plants need to live and grow. 53 slides and includes beautiful photography and some clipart.
basic-needs-of-plants includes:
direct instruction lesson format
53 slides - this includes cover pages
tune in
we are learning to…
reminder - what living things are and what they need
content - what plants need on each page and photography to show
think, pair & share slide
revise
check for understanding - when you ask a question you press the mouse or space/arrow key and the answer will pop up (words)
other activity ideas to follow on with
Thank you. I hope your students enjoy this lesson!
St.-Patrick’s-Day-Coloring-Book - An activity book for St. Patrick’s Day -
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Book - includes:
105 pages
color in pages
addition
subtraction
patterning
handwriting/tracing
writing activities
art activities (colour mixing and so forth)
very cute clipart!
differentiated tasks!
Massive value pack. Print for each child or just print pages as required.
important story elements - A story element prompt pack with posters.
important story elements includes;
27 pages
black & white and colour options
individual story elements to cut and display (or place magnets on the back and use as you read the story)
whole page story prompts
an editable whole page story element option
story mountain (blank and with prompts)
instructions and ideas for classroom use
includes; characters, setting (where), when, lift off, problem, feelings, plan, events, tie-up and resolution
use the cards that suit your classroom (simplify if needed and introduce one idea at a time!)
gentle boho colour borders
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). PDF A4 (Australian size - if non-Australian, ‘check fit to page’ in your printer settings).
matching-numbers-1-to-20 A SEN activity (or appropriate for Kindergarten/Foundation students) who are learning numbers 1-20 and can match quantities. Subitising dice cards, number cards and teacher checklists also included!
matching-numbers-1-to-20 includes;
32 pages printable pdf product (includes cover pages)
subitising cards 1-20
number cards 1-20
activity matching mats
instructions for mats and card use
teacher checklist for mat activities AND counting skills (e.g. conservation, cardinality, 1-1 correspondence and more).
colour product
please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g fit to page or print in printable area)
I created this product for SEN students in my classroom. They complete this task independently once they have been shown how to complete it. You could also include this as a number activity rotation in your math lessons.
Enjoy!
christmas-list-template-printable A 67 page printable list writing booklet for students to get creative.
This activity is great for short-burst writing and boosts semantic vocabulary skills. A great activity in literacy centre rotations, early morning work or for early finishers. I have my student booklets near my word wall for reminders and assistance.
christmas-list-template-printable includes;
67 pages - includes cover pages
39 given list topics
10 editable templates - teachers can write their own list topics
2 blank pages - students can generate their own list topics and write
black and white product
cute borders
cute clipart
for many year levels
please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area)
Thanks. I hope you enjoy this product. Please provide a review. Kind regards,
Jennifer
grapheme alternatives for n phonic lesson - An engaging direct instruction phonic powerpoint lesson that covers grapheme alternatives kn, n, gn and nn for the sound /n/. 181 slides.
grapheme alternatives for n phonic lesson includes;
graphemes covered; n, nn, gn, kn
learning intentions and success criteria
tune in
articulation (mouth shape)
air-write
word level reading
sentence level reading
phonic dictation (different level sentences)
polysyllabic word reading
word building (click and drag graphemes)
word sorting
check for understanding
181 slides (includes cover pages)
If you are unsure HOW to teach phonics and have a lot to cover, this is the lesson for you! Enjoy.
Kind regards, Jennifer :)
r rr wr rh powerpoint lesson - If you are teaching grapheme alternatives in phonics, this will help make your life easier. This is all done for you. A powerpoint lesson that covers the graphemes; r, rr, rh and wr. 188 slides.
r rr wr rh powerpoint lesson includes;
learning intentions and success criteria
tune in
word level reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words (underlined for you)
phonic dictation
word building
word sorting
graphemes listed and sorted as an example
check for understanding
engaging slides
188 slides in total (includes cover page)
I use this lesson to introduce the concepts (alternative graphemes are representing the one sound) and then as a warm-up!
direct instruction format
tried and tested in my own class (Year Two)
Enjoy!
Kind regards,
Jennifer
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.
phonics powerpoint sh ch ss si ci - A 202 slide phonics powerpoint for alternative graphemes covering the /sh/ sound!
Includes:
learning intentions
success criteria
direct instruction lesson format
alternative graphemes; sh, ch, ss, si and ci
two slides with all graphemes listed showing alternatives (with words)
word level reading for each alternative
sentence level reading
polysyllabic word reading (syllables underlined for you)
word building
phonic dictation
editing (sentence level)
word sorting
checking for understanding
202 slides (includes cover pages)
aligns to the evolving science of reading
Use this same lesson every day for 1-2 weeks (you do not have to cover all slides in every lesson as there is a lot of content in there) and then use again for revision 1x a week!
3d shape attributes worksheets - Want a differentiated worksheet pack that covers three-dimensional shape names, descriptions and includes a variety of activities? This 85 page printable product requires zero prep. Teacher checklists are included and an answer key!
3d shape pdf includes;
cut and paste shape names
sorting shapes by stack or roll and curved and flat properties
shape drawing pages (trace and draw)
shape draw compilation
tick the correct shape description (e.g. curved vs flat and vertices)
write your own shape descriptions (includes useful words)
draw a line to match shapes
shape hunts
cube or cylinder?
cuboid or sphere?
shape patterns (drawn and real) continue them
write the name of the shape under real objects
tick the correct shape name
shape colour and count
venn diagrams
same and different
answer key
teacher checklists x4
questions numbered
85 pages includes cover page and answer key. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I have a 3d shape powerpoint lesson that goes well with this resource!
Updated *5/5/24 (Includes one additional teacher checklist and all questions for students are numbered).
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!
2D shapes with example - A direct instruction shape PowerPoint lesson with 102 slides. Interactive and fun. Teach your students the names, properties, property vocabulary and sorting. 102 slides. Updated (11/3/24).
2D shapes with example includes;
2d shapes included; circle, square, triangle, oval, star, rhombus, crescent, heart, hexagon, pentagon, octagon, rectangle, trapezoid and parallelogram
new shapes added = heptagon, nonagon and decagon
learning intentions, success criteria and tune in
shape name slides
shape property vocabulary slides * number prefixes slide added
shape properties of each shape explained
shape sort activity
real world shape pictures section
shape hunt activity
fun check for understanding activity (e.g. name this shape and guess my shape!)
Please check the slideshow first. Use in slide show mode. When you press the space bar, arrow or mouse button, some words will appear. Use the shape sort outside of slideshow mode.
fun facts about possums - PowerPoint lesson with 76 slides. Photographs and clipart used. A great lesson to engage student learning about Australian possums.
fun facts about possums includes;
79 slides (includes cover pages)
learning intentions & success criteria
habitat
diet
appearance
movement
sound
threatened by…
fun facts
how they are different to opossums
Aboriginal symbol for possum tracks
check for understanding
Enjoy this lesson.
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).
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!
phonics words with v powerpoint lesson - A high quality 166 slides direct instruction lesson for the v grapheme alternatives. A great lesson if you are unsure how to teach the grapheme alternatives or just need an engaging lesson that is completely done for you!
phonics words with v powerpoint lesson includes -
166 slides (includes cover pages)
grapheme alternatives include v and ve
word reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic word reading (words underlined in syllables for you)
phonic sentence level dictation
word building
check for understanding
Enjoy!
3 d shape names - Do your class need to learn the 3d shape names and describe the properties of shapes? It’s a lot to learn. Grab these posters to display and refer to.
27 pages - includes cover pages
shapes included: cube, hexagonal pyramid, cuboid & rectagonal cuboid = same, cylinder, sphere, square based pyramid, cone, triangular pyramid & tetrahedron = same, pentagonal pyramid, hexagonal prism, pentagonal prism, hemisphere, octagonal pyramid, triangular prism, octagonal prism
shape property posters include: 3d shape, face, vertex, vertices, edges (A4 page per property)
one compilation poster with all shapes on the one page and the description of shape property vocabulary
gentle boho colours
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area).