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Fantastic Mr Fox
This is a much loved book by Roald Dahl. Fantastic Mr Fox is the perfect book to start serial reading as a class novel. Engage in the text by selecting from the many options this pack provides for you and your students.
Vocabulary Cards can be used as
Flashcards
Sorting cards by using the Parts of speech labels
Writing prompts by displaying around the room
Word study prompts for class or individual lists
They can be copied as they are or on colored card
Word Wall
There are two versions for printing
These posters are an excellent way to brainstorm words together for reading and writing
Display in a prominent place in your room and watch your writers go!
Visual Representation
This section includes a page for each chapter where students can draw what they think about each chapter as you read it aloud
Record a summary for each chapter
Print and Go
Word splashes for Mr Fox, Mrs Fox, the Fox children, Badger, The Feats and each of the three farmers
Plus, Minus and Interesting facts
Alphabet Key
I see, I think, I wonder
Record three facts
3/2/1 – Facts, options, questions
Text to text, self and world
Compare and contrast the movie and the book, fiction and real foxes
Design a book cover
Responding through the senses
Writing about the Reading
Writing letters- convince the farmers to leave the foxes alone
Quote and respond to change the story
Main Idea and sub points
Author tools – what does Roald Dahl do to keep us reading and interested?
Interview questions – for the foxes and the farmers
Dialogue between characters
Make an advertisement for the feast
Newsletter article about saving the foxes/getting the foxes
Biographical sketch about Mr Fox
Write a different ending
Write an innovation on the text
Draw and label the tunnels they made
Make a list of important facts from the text
List the complications and resolutions
Write a sequel
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Reading Comprehension Strategy Posters
Make the teaching of reading comprehension clear with our Reading Strategy Comprehension Posters. They are great for displaying in your classroom. They will assist your students to work through reading skills with supporting clues on each poster.
I use reading strategies to help my students explore texts and gain a deeper understanding of character, setting and plot development.
Reading Strategy Comprehension Posters included are -
Predicting
Visualising – Visualizing
Summarising – Summarizing
Questioning
Connecting
Identifying
Inferring
Evaluating
Your students will love the clear prompts to support them to identify parts of a text with greater understanding.
Prep is quick and easy… Just print the pages, and you’re ready to display and use the poster prompts!
This is what teachers, like you, have said about our product…
Clear, concise, colourful and well produced posters! Will serve as pertinent, visual and creative reminders in the class! A real timesaver! Many thanks! Celia
What a great resource for my reading wall! Nicole
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Possum Magic A Book Study - Australian Animals
Possum Magic is a great Australian picture story book. It has amazing illustrations of the wildlife and it makes strong connections with each State or Territory. As the characters travel around the country they eat some amazing Australian food.
What will you get in this product?
Printables to record learning
Tasks for learning centers
Writing prompts
Prep is quick and easy… Just print the student pages, gather the materials listed, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging class!
Tasks include -
KWHL – two options to choose from. What do you know, want to know, how will you check the facts and record new learning
Beginning middle and end – draw pictures and add text underneath the INB page
Write a summary
Sequence – draw four pictures and add text
Writing in capitals – why do we do this?
Word Focus – what are new words to you?
Where did Hush visit? – track it on a map
The food we eat and compare to what a possum should eat
How to make Hush visible?
Draw part of the story and add a description
Grandma Poss is - can – has
Text Connections
Animal Research
INB page for the Setting, Characters, Complications and Resolutions
DeBono’s Hats
Comparison of two characters
Character Traits
Word Splash about the book
Recount template x 2
What do you think the main idea is?
The saddest part of the story is…
Compare the beginning and the end
Change the ending
Add a new character to add value to the text
I see, I think, I wonder about the text
Persuade others to read the text
Make a list of animals that appear in the book
Be a designer – make a new cover
Write a conversation between two characters
Record the point of view of the characters
Draw the food Hush ate in each state or territory
Themes – Australian Picture Story Book, food, travel, Australian Animals
This is what teachers, like you, have said about this product…
This was a great resource I used during my book unit for “Possum Magic”. There were a range of activities to cover different skills in reading. Students were engaged and loved the worksheets. Kimberley
I used this resource pack for our Australian animals unit during homeschooling. Very helpful and a great range of activities. It is very suitable for the Year 1-3 level. Michelle
Absolutely love this unit! These are great worksheets and activities! My kids loved it so much! Thank you! Miss Leek
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
These Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Character Traits and Compare and Contrast Tasks are perfect for looking at the similarities and differences between the book and the movie/s.
Instructions
Read the novel to your grade and then watch the two versions of the movie.
This will provide the information for your grade to engage in the tasks.
The comparisons will have more rigour with this background immersion.
Task One
What are character traits?
Choose a friend you know well.
Together fill out the Venn Diagram and then complete the page on your friend. Draw a picture of them in the middle of the page.
Record what you like about them.
On the second page add the words with evidence.
Task Two
As you read to the grade or watch the movie/s, students are to add character details for a character of their choice.
The three sections of beginning, middle and end allow you to record any changes in characters as the story develops.
The ‘beginning’ tab is for your first impressions.
The ‘end’ tab for your final thoughts
Task Three
Traits and gathering evidence.
This is for adding notes prior to making your own poster.
You must add your evidence.
For example – Charlie shows humour when he jokes about winning the ticket.
Task Four
Posters and presentation.
These posters can be used to record the final presentation of traits and evidence.
Your students may decide to draw their own characters.
Photos are provided at the start of this pack, if you would like to share them for motivation.
Task Five
Compare and contrast the two movies.
We used our key word research skills to compile a list using the internet.
This is by no means complete.
Your grade can make a list of similarities of their own.
There are recording sheets to use.
Research in pairs and then combine with another pair to add items.
Share as a whole grade to make a grade list.
Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack.
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Letter to Santa
Write a letter to Santa – there are so many options available in this pack. This Letter to Santa pack explores why we use letters and what makes a letter so that we can write a great Letter to Santa.
Tasks include -
• Why do we write letters? Brainstorm ideas on the template.
• List what we should include in a letter – what parts are necessary?
• Write about something you want, you need, you want for someone else and what doesn’t cost money….
• What happens after we write the letter?
• What does a letter look like?
• What does an envelope need on it?
• Design your own Christmas stamp
• Planning page for writing your letter
• What would you ask Santa?
• Write a persuasive letter to Santa – 2 options
• Write a recount – 2 options
• Toppers for your writing when on display
• How to make an envelope #1, #2, #3
• How to make an envelope #2
• Writing pages for your letter – 24 options to choose from
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Pirate's Perfect Pet
Pirate’s Perfect Pet - Writing a persuasive or opinion piece takes skill and repetition. The book “Pirate’s Perfect Pet” is an excellent introduction to writing this type of text. Use these printables to argue what would be the perfect pet for a pirate.
Use the Alphabet Key to list the animals that could be a great pet for a pirate.
Work with a partner to record the pros and cons for each pet mentioned in the text. Use these to help write a plan.
The planning templates are differentiated to support students to record their point of view, reasons and supportive arguments.
The Pirate Booklet is used to record the sections from the planner. Print the pages you need for each group.
The Persuasive Text Rubric is used to show how successful each writer has been. Share the rubric before you start.**
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Genius Hour | Passion Project | Student and Teacher Resource
Genius Hour or Passion Project time is a great motivator to share independent learning. This learning comes from an interest that is motivated by trying to dig deeper, change thinking or share knowledge that our students have.
There are two files in the zipped folder. One is a Genius Hour Teacher Pack and the other is a Genius Hour PowerPoint to share with students.
This Genius Hour pack suits all Inquiries as each one requires a big question to explore and your students may need help in framing the question. The steps apply equally to science, math, Humanities (for eg SOSE, HASS, history, geography).
Genius Hour – Teacher pack
This pack supports you to introduce Genius Hour with templates and charts to use.
Contents of this Genius Hour PDF include -
Learning Intention
Genius Hour Steps
Learning Tasks – Ideas I can explore, what do I know, want to know and have Discovered, Topic Word Splash, Interactive Note Page to accompany the PowerPoint included in the zip file, what facts have I found?
Genius Hour Posters – to display while working through the unit of work – • Questioning and Predicting – Planning and Conducting – Recording and Processing – Analyzing and Evaluating – Communicating
Genius Hour– Booklet to be filled out during the Investigation
Rubric for Assessment
Digital Recording alternative with instructions
Genius Hour – Student PowerPoint
This powerpoint is for your students – it will guide them through the Genius Hour.
It covers -
What is Genius Hour?
Learning Intention
What is Genius Hour all about?
Genius Hour Steps to take – Step One to Step Seven
Brainstorm Ideas
Outline of posters that will help
Support for your question – prior learning, word splash for your topic, INB, Fact recording sheet
Recording Booklet – if you choose to use it
Rubric for assessment
Book Creator Task for tracking your question
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Calming Strategies Posters
Sometimes we need to prompt our students to calm down with Calming Strategies and Mindfulness Activities. This is an easy prep set of posters and will add to your classroom management tool box.
What will you get in this product?
Posters to print for display
Color and black and white versions - the b/w version can be copied onto colored card
Three different sizes to use
Students can color the b/w version
As the teacher decide which cards to use – I would suggest that you limit to five initially. Then as you need to introduce other calming down strategies.
The Posters include –
breathe out,
blow off steam,
chew gum,
counting,
draw,
fidget toy,
go for a walk,
happy thoughts,
have a drink,
hula hoop,
jumping jacks,
listen to music,
paint a picture,
play a game,
playdough,
playground visit,
push for energy,
read a book,
sand play,
self talk,
sit in a beanbag,
sit on a body ball,
take a message,
take exercise,
talk to my teacher,
time with the class pet,
try yoga use a stress ball,
use blocks and
visit the library
This is what teachers, like you, have said about this product…
This set is very creative and cute! I put the larger pictures on the wall in my calming center, and I put the smaller ones on a ring that students could look through. Sue
Love the graphics and the black and white pages were perfect for the kids to color and make a classroom booklet! Kelly
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Fractions | Making a Farm | Project Based Learning
At the end of this Fractions – Making a Fraction Farm your students will have produced a farm based on fractions, decimals and percentages. Each step in this project based learning project is clearly explained and supported by resources in the pack.
Included in this PowerPoint are
Curriculum Standards for Common Core and Australian Curriculum
A description of what Project Based Learning is
A Learning Intention – ‘I will show what I know about fractions
The Nine Steps
a) What do we know about fractions using manipulatives? Photo of examples provided. Fraction wall graphics included.
b) A rubric for assessment to track progress and give feedback throughout the unit.
c) Designing the farm for fraction work – determining the scale and size of animal or crop fields. Examples are provided to explore before students develop their own farms.
d) Discovering more about fractions through INB pages
e) Accumulating more knowledge – develop your own posters about knowledge – examples provided.
f) Comparing fractions- decimals – percentages
g) Presenting the work with guidelines
h) Reflecting on my work through a written response
Extra resources – Fraction Walls, Fractions posters that include – vocabulary, equivalent fractions and the four operations
I use these steps for Project Based Learning in my teaching and learning space.
Setting the stage for the learning that is about to happen and making a link back to a real life scenario
The teacher negotiates the criteria for evaluating the projects
Students become project designers
Students discuss the information needed for their designs
Students accumulate the materials necessary for the project
Students create their projects
Students prepare to present their projects
Students present their projects
Students reflect on the process and evaluate the projects based on the agreed criteria
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Christmas Around the World Bundle
Christmas Around the World - Our Christmas Around the World templates are a great way to present research on how we celebrate Christmas around the world.
I have provided photos of some of the finished products.
Use library books and internet research to add the information for each section.
The facts are not included in the pack.
Templates included are for Africa, Australia, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, North Korea, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, USA
Copy and go – there are color and black/white versions.
For some countries, there is a male and female version to use in black and white.
It is not intended that you do your own country using these templates.
Have two children work on recording the information and then place all work in a
class book to share.
There is a page for peer feedback.
Celebrations around the World - Interactive Notebook Pages
Looking at how we celebrate customs around the world is a great way to compare and discuss what we do. This pack will help you to record your research on templates for display around your room. These templates can also be used for comparing other customs at other times of the year ie Easter.
This pack includes the following –
Follow the instructions on how to cut and write on the INB page
There are photos included to show what the finished research projects may look like.
Copy and go – there are color and black/white versions.
Use library books and internet research to add the information for each section.
Have two children work on recording the information and then place all work in a class book to share or have on display.
Countries included are – Africa, America, Australia, China, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain, Sweden and Tanzania.
Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack.
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Measurement Informal Length Printables
This product is an engaging tool to work with Informal Measurement (Non Standard Length). Learning to measure with non standard tools is lots of fun. At the end of the pack are four assessment pages to track your students. This is a low prep pack with hands on tasks.
Your students will be out of their seats, engaged in measuring objects around your room and discussing the length of objects.
What will you get in this product?
Hands on tasks for informal measuring of length
Printable templates
Assessment ideas
The materials you will need are readily available in your classroom - paper clips, blocks, counters.
This pack includes -
How can we use items to measure objects? There is a black/white and color option to print as a poster to add other measurements to.
Measuring my Teddy Bear with a buddy
Measuring my Teddy Bear with a buddy
Which foot is longer?
Measuring my Teddy with blocks
Measuring my Teddy with paper clips
Sort order of height
Who is taller?
Choose an object to measure
Measuring objects with paper clips
Measuring objects with blocks
Choose objects to measure paper clips/blocks/bears
Measure distance with your feet
Pages for Assessment
Prep is quick and easy… Just print the pages, gather the materials listed, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging class!
This is what teachers, like you, have said about this product
This is a great resource that is well done and can be implemented into the classroom quickly and effectively. I would highly recommend it. Gen
This is exactly what I have been looking for. In the past I have always felt that my measurement unit has been a “hodge-podge” of activities. Now I am confident that my students will “measure up!” I appreciate your thoroughness! Thanks! Karen
A great resource to use to set up an investigation on measuring length to check for understanding. Marjorie
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Christmas Design and Ugly Sweater
Design an Ugly Christmas Sweater - These tasks can be used with any ugly sweater! There are lots of them around at Christmas time.
Loads of tasks to choose from -
Improve the vocabulary used to describe and persuade others to wear an ugly Christmas Sweater.
Word Splash
Use these word splashes to describe the ugly sweater that is being worn.
There is a blank one for you to draw your sweater and add words too.
Design your own sweater
Use the template to draw or use colored paper or add materials to make your dream ugly sweater.
Vocabulary Cards
Use these cards – color or black or white to build vocabulary.
You can put them face down and draw one out at a time.
Or assign cards too students to describe to the grade.
Choose two cards to use to fill out the Venn diagram.
Interactive NoteBook Pages - Use this to expand the way we describe our ugly sweaters.
Record adjectives – phrases – nouns - sentences
Writing Tasks
The story behind my ugly sweater
Pictures too add to your story
My ugly sweater story – 2 versions
I see, I think, I wonder
Persuade someone to wear an ugly sweater
DeBono Hat thinking
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ANZAC Day - Writing, Craft and Cooking
Even our young students need to have an understanding about ANZAC Day. This pack will help you to explore through reading, writing, craft and cooking why ANZAC Day is so important to commemorate with our young students.
This pack contains
Print and Go tasks
A Word Wall to brainstorm words that you may find in books you read or words you may need in writing tasks
Read an ANZAC Day book of your choice and complete the beginning, middle and end template – 3 choices (these could be enlarged to A3)
What I see, what I think, what I wonder about ANZAC Day
A soldier, sailor, pilot and nurse is-can-has. This can be done individually or in small groups and then shared
How does our school commemorate ANZAC Day?
Why are medals given out to our Armed Forces?
Craft Activities
Make a wreath
Poppy torn art
Cooking activities
Recipe for ANZAC Day biscuits
Recount of making ANZAC Day biscuits – 2 options
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Bundle
ANZAC Day Bundle
Our ANZAC Day Bundle brings together our top selling resources at a huge discount for you. They will help you to differentiate for all the learners in your room.
This bundle contains the following packs
ANZAC Day – Powerpoint of facts
ANZAC Day – F-2 Reading and Writing Tasks
ANZAC Day – Year 3/4 Reading and Writing Tasks
ANZAC Day – Book Responses for any ANZAC Day Books
ANZAC Day PowerPoint of Facts
21 pages
• This is a zipped file which contains the PowerPoint and a PDF for printing.
• ANZAC Day is an important part of Australian and New Zealand history – one we share that has shaped our countries with mateship, perseverance and honour. We need to share the history of ANZAC Day with future generations.
• This PowerPoint will assist in building an understanding of ANZAC Day and why we hold it as an important part of our history and acknowledge it every year.
• Use this ANZAC Day as a PowerPoint and share with your grade.
Discuss each slide and ask questions about their understanding.
ANZAC Day Year 3/4
72 pages
This day is a huge part of our Australian and New Zealand shared history. It is a huge responsibility to make sure we engage our students in this recognition and commemoration of this event. This pack will assist in building their knowledge and understanding of the sacrifices that have been made.
Tasks include -
• Word Wall – brainstorm words with your students and record them on the colour or black or white versions. Use these words to add to your writing sessions.
• Adjectives - Brainstorm with your grade words to use as adjectives to describe each photo. Then use to write a sentence about the photo. Edit, refine and then publish.
• Symbols – Read the information provided on Slouch hat, Wreath, Last Post, Medals, Poppies and answer the questions
• Reading tasks - What is ANZAC Day? ‘The Ode’, ‘Flanders Fields’, War Memorials. Read the information and answer the questions
• Interview - If you could interview a ‘digger’ what would you ask? Record on the template provided
• Personality traits of a digger
• Wordfind – locate and colour the words found
• Mapping - Locate Australia, New Zealand, Turkey – locate and colour
• ANZAC Biscuits - History of ANZAC biscuits.
• A recipe to make these biscuits with a recount template
ANZAC Day Reading and Writing Tasks F-2
44 pages
ANZAC Day is an important day in Australian and New Zealand History. April 25 marks the day to remember the people who were lost and families who were changed forever. This pack is for early learners to begin to develop an appreciation of this significant day.
This pack includes
Background notes and suggested books to read
Word Work
• How many words can you make from Australian and New Zealand Army Corps?
• A recording sheet to write down your words
Work on Writing
• Record my thoughts about ANZAC Day
• Recount of an ANZAC Day March you have attended
• What is the significance of the wreath?
• What symbols are associated with ANZAC Day?
• Complete a Venn Diagram on flags from Australia and New Zealand
Reading
• PMI facts about ANZAC Day (positive, minus and interesting)
• Alphabet Key – use words or phrases to describe this day
• I see, I think, I wonder about the symbols, traditions or history
• Read ‘Only a Donkey’ – list the animals in the story
• ANZAC Fact Chart
• ANZAC Day 3-2-1
• “Only a Donkey’ – response sheet
• Read ‘My Grandad Marches on ANZAC DAY’ – complete a character map, story board and beginning/middle/ending
• Templates for the above tasks that can be used for any books you may read based on ANZAC Day
• Small share book
Craft
• Make a flag for Australian and New Zealand
ANZAC DAY – Book Tasks for any Book
56 pages
These tasks can be used with any ANZAC DAY themed book. They can be used by completing them individually or in a small group and then make presentations to the grade. Some ANZAC DAY books are challenging for some students as they can be quite emotional. Make sure they are supported and have many discussions about the content of books shared about ANZAC DAY.
• What I know – What I want to know – How will I find it out – My new learning – three formats
• Word Focus – record new words and find out what they mean
• Compare two books
• Sequencing – two versions
• Text Connections - two versions
• Word splash – on a book
• Character Traits – three prompts
• My ANZAC DAY story– add pictures to the side
• The saddest part of the story
• Summary
• Recount – main idea – two versions
• Create a story
• Compare beginning and end
• Interactive page for beginning, middle and end
• Change the ending
• Add a new character
• Devise questions
• I see, I think, I wonder
• Persuade people to read the book
• Making lists
• Design a new cover
• Suggestions please
• Setting, characters, complications and resolutions
• DeBono’s Hats
• Character Traits
• Conversations
• Point of view
Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack.
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ANZAC Day Reading and Writing Tasks
ANZAC Day is a huge part of our Australian and New Zealand shared history. It is a huge responsibility to make sure we engage our students in the recognition and commemoration of this event. This pack will assist in building their knowledge and understanding of the sacrifices that have been made by all ANZACs and their families.
Tasks include -
Word Wall – brainstorm words with your students and record them on the colour or black or white versions. Use these words to add to your writing sessions.
Adjectives - Brainstorm with your grade words to use as adjectives to describe each photo. Then use to write a sentence about the photo. Edit, refine and then publish.
Symbols – Read the information provided on Slouch hat, Wreath, Last Post, Medals, Poppies and answer the questions
Reading tasks - What is ANZAC Day? ‘The Ode’, ‘Flanders Fields’, War Memorials. Read the information and answer the questions
Interview - If you could interview a ‘digger’ what would you ask? Record on the template provided
Personality traits of a digger
Wordfind – locate and colour the words found
Mapping - Locate Australia, New Zealand, Turkey – locate and colour
ANZAC Biscuits - History of ANZAC biscuits.
A recipe to make these biscuits with a recount template
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ANZAC Day Templates for any Picture Story Book
These tasks can be used with any ANZAC DAY themed book. They can be used by completing them individually or in a small group and then make presentations to the grade. Some ANZAC DAY books are challenging for some students as they can be quite emotional. Make sure they are supported and have many discussions about the content of books shared about ANZAC DAY.
Word Wall for ANZAC Day Books
What I know – What I want to know – How will I find it out – My new learning – three formats
Word Focus – record new words and find out what they mean
Compare two books
Sequencing – two versions
Text Connections - two versions
Word splash – on a book
Character Traits – three prompts
My ANZAC Day story– add pictures to the side
The saddest part of the story
Summary
Recount – main idea – two versions
Create a story
Compare beginning and end
Interactive page for beginning, middle and end
Change the ending
Add a new character
Devise questions
A Visual Representation
PMI
Alphabet Key
I see, I think, I wonder
Facts
3-2-1
Text Connections
Book Review
Main idea and Sub Points
Author Tools
Persuade people to read the book
Making lists
Design a new cover
Suggestions please
Setting, characters, complications and resolutions
DeBono’s Hats
Character Traits
Conversations
Point of view
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ANZAC Day PowerPoint of Facts
ANZAC Day is an important part of Australian and New Zealand history – one we share that has shaped our countries with mateship, perseverance and honour. We need to share the history of ANZAC Day with future generations.
This PowerPoint will assist in building an understanding of ANZAC Day and why we hold it as an important part of our history and acknowledge it every year.
Use this ANZAC Day as a PowerPoint and share with your grade.
Discuss each slide and ask questions about their understanding.
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Room on the Broom
Use the magical picture story book “Room on the Broom’ to explore language, have shared experiences and look at character, setting and plot development. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers.
Your students will love exploring new vocabulary, sharing what they discover, listing parts of speech, sequencing and writing tasks through this book study.
Tasks included in our product -
Words – There are words from the story on cards for you to use. You can display them in your room as writing or reading prompts. They can be used to put into alphabetical order, sort words into similar groups and name the groups. In word work, students can find the meanings of them. Labels are provided to sort into nouns, adjectives and verbs.
KWHL - Copy each page and display. As a grade, list the things you - Know about Witches- Want to know about Witches - How will we find this out? In the last section, record your new Learning about Witches (there is one on each page as well as a template that includes all four on one page).
Word Splash - Around each picture, record words to describe it. Discuss adjectives, verbs and nouns
Print and go – sequencing task, label the characters, fill in the missing word, two comprehension tasks, two sequencing tasks, beginning/middle/end, witch/dragon are-have-can, fact task, story map – setting, characters and problem/solution, true or false, making connections, my opinion, narrative template, witch and animals to go on the side of your writing, a recount, Dragon loses fire, word work – oo – itch – and, phonic challenge.
Stick Puppets - Copy page of your choice. Cut and attach to sticks. Students perform oral plays with the characters.
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Great tool to use during Literacy rotations to help expand the students thoughts while reading one of their favourite stories.
— Nichole R.
I left these resources for my relief when I was sick and it completely covered everything that I required and saved me prep time when I wasn’t feeling well! My students loved these resources. I will definitely be using these again and will recommend to my co-workers. Chantelle
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Living and Non Living Science Unit
Make teaching the difference between living and non living easy! This pack includes low prep printables and centers that guide your students to learn the difference between living and non living. Watch your students categorize items with confidence.
Lead your students to discover the concepts of living and non living through sequenced activities that are planned for you. Your students will be guided through a learning sequence that builds their knowledge about living and non living.
Your students will love discussing how they classify items and will be proud to share their learning with you.
What will you get in this product?
● I can statements to display in your classroom
● KWHL templates to record what you know, want to know, how you might find out new learning and your new learning
● Posters -two printing options, full color and a save ink version (I teach that plants do move – a Venus Fly trap certainly does, a vine can curl around a frame and plants turn toward the sun. Some schools teach that living things can move and others do not so the posters provide both options.)
● Matching - sorting pictures into categories of living and n living
● Print and Go - cut and sort the pictures and glue under the correct headings, record living and non living, explanations on how to classify, a reflection task
● Reader - print and go
● Interactive Note Pages
Prep is quick and easy… Just print the student pages, gather the materials listed, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging class!
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This was a fun and easy way for me to teach 1st graders about Living and Non Living Things. My students enjoyed the activities we did. Julie
I love the assortment of resources in this product. I used it for morning work, independent work, homework and small group work. Love that it is no prep and easy to use. Great resource! Ashlee
A beautiful layout of resources to help build my Biology resources - excellent picture and great range of activities easy to use and minimal prep! Love your work! Deanne
Great resource! It was fun to use as a whole group to teach an engaging lesson on science. This resource is loaded with a ton of activities for all the students to use throughout the week both as a group and to work on independently! Nicole
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Plants - A Science Unit
Our Plants and Seeds Inquiry Unit will make the teaching of this topic engaging and full of learning. Discover how plants grow in a cycle, explore the vocabulary to strengthen your grade’s knowledge about plants. This is a print and go pack.
What will you get in this product?
A task based on ‘The Tiny Seed’ to tune your grade into plants and what happens to seeds.
A KWHL to see what your students know about plants before you start.
A Word Wall poster set allows you to list words you will need as you proceed through the unit.
A Boggle task – lets the students explore words within words – 4 suggestions in color and black and white.
Instructions on how to grow a Hairy Harry – 2 pages of instructions and 7 pages for the diary.
Templates to record – what plants have, need and give us
There is a print and go section that includes templates for recording -
What parts of the plant do we eat?
The sequence a plant cycle
What is the purpose of plant parts?
The correct labels of a plant
A design for a new plant
A design a recipe using plants
What role does a bird/bee/sun/wind/soil and rain play in the life of a plant?
The comparison for germination/pollination and deciduous/ evergreen
The Investigation of photosynthesis, oxygen and seasons
What grows from seeds?
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This was a great activity for my students. It was easy to understand and easy for them to do independently. Annie R
Loved this for my blended class. It was helpful to have students make connections with the pieces of the activities and all the visuals. Rebecca C.
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