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The Bearded Feel-Good Teacher

I provide a range of resources on student wellbeing, career ed, languages (primarily Italian) and English novel studies.

I provide a range of resources on student wellbeing, career ed, languages (primarily Italian) and English novel studies.
Task Cards - Italian Colours
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Task Cards - Italian Colours

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Buongiorno! This task card set with 18 colour words in Italian, along with activities, and colour-by-number sheets is ideal for beginning work on Italian colour words, for homework, or for revision. Options for use - Classroom Vocabulary List Sheets 4-8 can be displayed in the classroom as a word wall. There are two blank cards to add additional words. Matching and Workbook Activity Sheets 9-13 can be given to students with the terms unmatched. Students can cut, match, colour and glue into books for their own vocabulary list. Sentence creation activity Students can use terms to create sentences and practice with other students. Revision Question cards used for revision (answers provided). Word unscramble activity cards Cultural information and research cards Student research cards can be used for extension and cultural information. Colour-by-number 2 colour by number sheets in Italian included
Collaborative Poster - Nim's Island Novel/Film
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Collaborative Poster - Nim's Island Novel/Film

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Engage your students in a fun and creative activity with this Nim’s Island collaborative poster project! Students will work together to create a colorful and informative poster that features important themes, characters, and events from the beloved children’s book and movie, Nim’s Island. The poster includes space for students to respond to short writing prompts related to the story. This activity is perfect for elementary school students in grades 2-5, and can be used as a supplement to literature or film studies. It encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, while also providing opportunities for students to practice writing skills. What’s Included: Instructions for setting up and completing the collaborative poster project 2 printable poster templates with space for students to add their own illustrations and writing The 2 size options include 25 Page – Large Poster - page size 21 x 29.7 cm & poster size 1.05 x 1.49 m and a 30 Page – Small Poster -page size 13 x 21.7 cm & poster size 0.77 x 1.09 m Writing prompts that encourage reflection on the story
Task Cards - Italian Greetings
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Task Cards - Italian Greetings

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Buongiorno! This task card set with 18 typical Italian greetings and introductions words and phrases, activities, and games is ideal for beginning work on Italian introductions, for homework, or revision. Options for use - Classroom Vocabulary List Sheets 4-8 can be displayed in the classroom as a word wall. There are two blank cards to add additional words. Matching and Workbook Activity Sheets 9-13 can be given to students with the terms unmatched. Students can cut, match, colour and glue into books for their own vocabulary list. Sentence creation activity Students can use terms to create sentences and practice with other students. Revision Question cards used for revision (answers provided). Word unscramble activity cards Cultural information and research cards Student research cards can be used for extension and cultural information. Language Learning Games Game of memory or snap with laminated or unlaminated cards 1-18. Game board, pieces and rules for a game of language checkers.
Italy WebQuest
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Italy WebQuest

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This Webquest is an excellent activity to introduce Italy to your students. Students are self-guided as they will research questions on Italy from the link provided. Answer key included.
Sight Word Cards - English/Italian - Food
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Sight Word Cards - English/Italian - Food

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This easy prep resource includes a set of English to Italian sight words on food for early learners, along with phonetic transcriptions of the Italian words to help children learn how to pronounce them correctly. The set includes a range of common food and drink items, as well as their Italian translations, so children can start building their vocabulary in both languages. The sight words have been carefully selected and presented in an easy-to-read format, with phonetic transcriptions of the Italian words to help children learn how to pronounce them correctly. The resource also includes handwriting practice sheets for each word, so children can practice writing the words and spelling them correctly. This provides a fun and engaging way for children to develop their handwriting and spelling skills, while also learning new words in Italian. The resource is also designed to print back-to-back to create easy-use laminated flash cards. The resource is suitable for use both in the classroom and at home, and is perfect for children in preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary school who are learning Italian as a second language. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or homeschooling parent, this resource is an excellent tool to support children in their language learning journey.
Collaborative Poster - Emotional Intelligence
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Collaborative Poster - Emotional Intelligence

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Are you seeking further ways to improve your student’s self-awareness, relationships, and coping skills? Our collaborative poster and activity sheets on emotional intelligence will help your students develop their social-emotional skills and positively impact their mental health while having fun along the way. Our collaborative poster activity is perfect for classroom or group settings. Each student contributes to the poster, adding their own illustrations, quotes, and ideas to represent key concepts such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. The final product is a beautiful and meaningful poster that students will be proud to display in your classroom or school. In addition to the collaborative poster activity, our product also includes activity sheets that can be used as individual assignments or homework. These activity sheets cover a range of topics related to emotional intelligence, such as identifying and expressing emotions and developing empathy. This resource is suitable for a wide range of learners, from elementary school to high school students. It is perfect for teachers, school counselors, and parents who want to help their children develop important social-emotional skills. Order now and give your students the gift of emotional intelligence!
Australia WebQuest
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Australia WebQuest

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Discover the wonders of Australia with this engaging and informative webquest! Designed for students in grades 4 - 7, this free resource includes 20 questions that will challenge and inspire young learners to explore the geography, history, culture, and traditions of the Land Down Under. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Sydney Opera House, from Indigenous art to modern literature, from kangaroos to koalas, this webquest covers a wide range of topics that will fascinate students and broaden their global knowledge. With clear and concise instructions, as well as a handy answer key, this webquest can be used as a standalone activity or as part of a larger unit on Australia. Perfect for homeschoolers, classroom teachers, and parents who want to enrich their children’s learning experience, this webquest is a fun and educational way to travel to Australia without leaving home. Download it today and let the adventure begin!
Nim's Island by Wendy Orr Complete Study Guide
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Nim's Island by Wendy Orr Complete Study Guide

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This novel study unit is designed to guide Grade 4 - 6 students through a thorough understanding of the book Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr. The unit includes chapter summaries, key vocabulary words, comprehension questions, differentiated activities, extension activities, literary elements, and assessment options. It includes the following: Chapter Summaries aiding students in recalling significant events and characters. Key Vocabulary Words and their definitions from each chapter to boost student’s vocabulary. Comprehension Questions range from recall to analytical, developing a deeper understanding of the text. Differentiated Activities accommodate students who require additional support. Extension Activities allow students to apply their learning beyond the text with open-ended projects. Literary Elements explore literary devices like character development and plot, contributing to the story’s meaning. 2 x End of Unit assessment tasks Answer guides A link is provided in the download to access an editable version of the novel study guide to adapt to your student’s needs.
Collaborative Poster - Growth Mindset
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Collaborative Poster - Growth Mindset

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This collaborative poster and activities bundle is perfect for helping students develop a growth mindset and improve their academic and personal growth. The bundle includes a large poster template with an inspiring growth mindset quote and images, as well as a variety of individual activities that can be used to supplement the poster and reinforce the growth mindset concept. The poster template is designed for collaborative learning and encourages students to work together to create a beautiful and inspiring poster. The individual activities can be used to reinforce the growth mindset concept and help students develop positive thinking habits. The bundle includes a variety of activities, including coloring pages, writing prompts and reflection sheets. Each activity is designed to help students develop their understanding of growth mindset and apply it to their academic and personal goals. This collaborative poster and activities bundle is perfect for teachers, counselors, and homeschooling parents who want to help their students develop a growth mindset and reach their full potential but do not have time to develop a resource like this due to time constraints. The bundle is suitable for students in elementary, middle, and high school, and can be easily adapted to meet the needs of different learners.
Collaborative Poster - Empathy
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Collaborative Poster - Empathy

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Do you have a focus on student well-being and are looking for an extra activity aligned with empathy? This collaborative poster on Empathy will help promote discussion on empathy and the feelings of your students. Students complete the collaborative colouring poster sheets and then work together to piece them together, aided by grid references. Also included is a single A4 copy of the poster for an individual, smaller poster. Now included are two poster-size options: • 25 page whole A4 size colouring pages (total poster size 1.4mx1.05m or 55.12” x 41.34”) OR • 30 page smaller colouring size on A4 (total poster size 1.17m x 0.87m or 45.87" x 34.4“) Additionally, there are 2 empathy worksheets that students can complete to enable a better understanding of feelings and empathy in their world.
Collaborative Poster - Gratitude
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Collaborative Poster - Gratitude

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Do you have a focus on student well-being? Are you looking for an extra activity aligned with gratitude? This collaborative poster will help promote discussion on gratitude and what students value in their lives. Students can complete collaborative colouring poster sheets and then work together to piece them together, aided by grid references. Two poster size options now available - A 25-page poster with an end poster size of 1.05 x 1.49 m OR A smaller 30-page poster with an end poster size of 0.77 x 1.09 m. Also included is a single A4 copy of the complete poster for an individual colouring option. Additionally, there is a space on each piece of the poster for students to write down and display things that they are grateful for.
Collaborative Poster - Resilience
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Collaborative Poster - Resilience

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Do you have a focus on student well-being in your class? Are you looking for an activity aligned with building resilience? This collaborative poster will help promote discussion on resilience and identifying how to bounce back when students face challenging situations. Students complete the 25 collaborative colouring poster sheets and then work together to piece them together, aided by grid references. Included is a single A4 copy of the poster for an individual, smaller poster. Additionally, there are differentiated challenging scenario worksheets for students to complete. 5 versions of this worksheet are included.