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I am an educator who love children, technology ,and creating things. I have combined my passion for these and created games and activities that you can use.

I am an educator who love children, technology ,and creating things. I have combined my passion for these and created games and activities that you can use.
Happy family Word family game cards
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Happy family Word family game cards

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This is a game to engage children in play while achieving the following teaching objectives : 1) Help children to recognise that some words can be grouped into families. 2) Help children to acquire speed and accuracy in reading these words as they play the game.
Elmer the elephant - Elephant Parade
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Elmer the elephant - Elephant Parade

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My class children loved "Elmer" by David McKee. They loved the delightful patchwork elephant in the story, and the way the other elephants painted themselves on "Elmer's day". I created this sight word tool to ride on their interest . This is a Powerpoint based interactive teaching tool and contains all 40 sight words from the Dolch word Pre-primer list. It can be used for presentation , revision , or assessment of sight words.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Caterpillar Chomp sight/vocabulary words
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Caterpillar Chomp sight/vocabulary words

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A fun way to engage kids after reading the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" , by Eric Carle. Teaching objectives : Help children to recognise sight words (based on the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar , by Eric Carle). Content : This is Microsoft Powerpoint based interactive teaching tool and contains 9 sets of sight words from the book, as well as vocabulary words for days of the week, number words, and food/fruits. Preparation : None. How to play : Introduce the sight words , or vocabulary words. Move the slides using the arrow key at the bottom right hand corner. Each child will choose an item and read out the words . If it is read correctly, the child can touch the food to see the caterpillar munching the food. But this is one sneezy caterpillar, and on every slide , he will sneeze when he is munching his food. See who gets its sneeze !! In the section on Food and Fruits, read the word, then touch the caterpillar to see what it eats !
Balloon pop - Addition of numbers within 20
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Balloon pop - Addition of numbers within 20

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Children love balloons , especially those that can whizz and pop ! This is a game to practise addition of numbers. It is a good exercise for speed and accuracy as well as you can select the speed of play. Content : This is a Microsoft Powerpoint based teaching tool and contains 2 versions of the game. 1) Addition within 20 - interactive version 2) Addition within 20 - automated version The interactive version is useful for individual, small groups or math centres. In the automated version , the slides will play and advance automatically - useful for keeping the students meaningfully engaged for a busy moment. A math addition question is presented for each balloon. The balloon will start to become bigger as it is blown, and then pop. The answer will be shown after the pop. Challenge your students to come up with the answer before it pops !
Balloon pop - Addition of numbers within 10
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Balloon pop - Addition of numbers within 10

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Children love balloons , especially those that can whizz and pop ! This is a game to practise addition of numbers. It is a good exercise for speed and accuracy as well as you can select the speed of play. Content : This is a Microsoft Powerpoint based teaching tool and contains 2 versions of the game. 1) Additions within 10 - interactive version 2) Additions within 10 - automated version The interactive version is useful for individual, small groups or math centres. In the automated version , the slides will play and advance automatically - useful for keeping the students meaningfully engaged for a busy moment. A math addition question is presented for each balloon. The balloon will start to become bigger as it is blown, and then pop. The answer will be shown after the pop. Challenge your students to come up with the answer before it pops !
Party Time ! - Jumping jellybeans, cupcakes, pizza, doughnuts sight word primer
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Party Time ! - Jumping jellybeans, cupcakes, pizza, doughnuts sight word primer

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Reviewing sight words or assessing children for their sight words need not be a dreary process. Here's a fun way to help children recognise 52 sight words from the Dolch word list (Primer set). Content : This is a Microsoft Powerpoint based interactive teaching tool and contains all 52 sight words from the Dolch word list (Primer set) How to play : Move the slides using the arrow key at the bottom right hand corner. Each child will choose a jelly bean and say the sight word. They can then touch the jellybean to see it jump and transform into food. When all the words are read, the feast is ready ! For some added fun, a bone for the chef’s pet dog, Dappy , is hidden in one of these jellybeans. The lucky kid will find the bone for Dappy !
Balloon pop freebie - a numeral and number word recognition game
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Balloon pop freebie - a numeral and number word recognition game

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Most children love balloons , and there is nothing like including some virtual balloon popping activities to add some fun to learning. This is a Powerpoint based cool math game and contains numerals 1-10 and number words one to ten. How to play : Move the slides using the arrow key at the bottom right hand corner. Each child will choose and touch a balloon to pop. In set 1 , a numeral will be revealed. The child will read it , then touch the numeral again to reveal the “present”. Set 2 is similar , except that number words will be presented.
Balloon pop  - Make 10 ! (A number bond game)
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Balloon pop - Make 10 ! (A number bond game)

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This is a handy and fun game to practise number bonds to make 10. Content : This is a Microsoft Powerpoint based interactive teaching tool and contains 20 number bonds questions. How to play : Touch/click on a balloon. A number will be shown. The balloon will become bigger. Provide the number that can make 10 with the first before the balloon pops after 2 blows. The answer will be shown when the balloon pops. For small groups , students can provide the answer verbally. For large groups, a template is provided for them to write their answer, and check it off when the balloon pops. I started on all these game creation to suit the interests of the children I teach. To my surprise, they started giving me feedback and even dreamt up new ideas and shared with me. And they get so thrilled when they see their ideas being put into the games. So feedback is important and I value them very much. I'd love to hear from you :)
Serious Fun with Wacky Wednesday
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Serious Fun with Wacky Wednesday

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Serious Fun with Wacky Wednesday contains more than a 100 pages of lesson plans, teaching aids and printable learning literacy activities based on Dr. Suess’ book : Wacky Wednesday.
Green Eggs and Ham - literacy activities based on the book
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Green Eggs and Ham - literacy activities based on the book

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Serious Fun with Green Eggs and Ham is a compilation of lesson plans, teaching kits and activities based on the book "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr Seuss. It is a companion resource to the book , hence the book should be acquired at any major book stores before purchasing this resource. This resource bundle contains : 1) Lesson plans covering sight words, vocabulary, phonics, writing prompts, comprehension and kinesthetic activities. 2) PDF printables as part of the activities in the lesson plan, or as a follow-up activity after the lesson. 3) Interactive teaching aids in the form of powerpoint. Do ensure you have MS powerpoint or viewer.
Friends of Pokemon - Phonics - vowel sounds (with free printables)
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Friends of Pokemon - Phonics - vowel sounds (with free printables)

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The powerpoint interactive game provides children with a fun and playful way to identify the right vowel sounds in CVC words , with a few CCVC words at the end. There are more than 50 puzzles , inspired by the Pokemons. As a special bonus, this pack also contains a free 3-in-1 learning centre printable freebie game that can provide loads of activities in learning the short vowel sounds.