Looking for a fun STEM challenge for your students? Easy prep and loads of fun!! Kids just love to make and throw paper planes! Did you know that National Paper Plane Day is celebrated each year on MAY 26TH?? A great way to get some sneaky fitness in as your kids run around retrieving their planes Relaxation- origami is a proven relaxation technique with hidden health benefits Bonding and healthy competition Design challenges- encourage your students to test their designs and search the internet for different plans and models. What improvements worked? Great to use as a research tool and introduction to the topic of flight. What is included in this resource? -This resource comes with a powerpoint presentation to share with your students with clickable links to take you to some fabulous YouTube demonstrations of varying levels of difficulty, to encourage and challenge your students -The worksheets use informal, metric and imperial measurement depending on which country you are in or which age group you are working with. -A versatile resource which can be used for both math and science lessons -View preview for complete information! What people are saying about this resource "My students loved using these resources to learn about scientific methods. I had students learn about the steps of the scientific method and make their hypotheses before creating and flying the airplanes. " “This was a great end of the year activity that I was able to easily adapt for use with my 7th grade students. They loved it!” “Turn their hobby into a learning opportunity!!” “Great resource, easy to implement and engaging!” This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

This collection can be used for classes from Kindergarten to year 8 as I have tried not to make them to babyish in order to suit the needs of a wide range of students. •Pages that you choose can be printed back to back in order to save on paper. Be sure to print ‘fit to size’ for best results •I have included a ‘2 to a page’ version which you can also print back to back as a way of saving more paper and creating a half sized memory book. •Students may like to draw a picture of themselves in the star on the front page or you may like to include a photo of the student. Thanks to the wonderful clipartist who bought this product alive (see links in the preview) 37 page PDF

-Students will love using these math puzzle task card activities and won’t even realize how much they’re learning! Benefits of Using Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles: builds higher level thinking skills students learn to think outside the box interactive, fun, and hands-on develops reasoning skills students learn how to think analytically practice being challenged but not frustrated Animal Themed logic games, puzzles and brainteasers is a massive 15 page resource It comes as an editable power point and a PDF file, so that you can easily use this resource with an IWB or print off the fabulous resources and laminate for durability. What do you get in this pack? 6 Real animal photos Clip art of environments Photos of real environments Word cards Venn diagrams Suggested games and activities to play with these cards 1 game cards with rules and how to play Matrix game Memory Game Compound word animal puzzles World maps of Continents (for animal sorting) PDF versionEditable Power Point version 158 slides/pages You will Get a Zip file with both US and AUS/UK spellings. Please make sure that you have the software on your computer to unzip the file What people have said about this product This was organized, helpful and engaging for my special ed students. It was challenging for them but they enjoyed working together and independently. It provided great review and plenty of practice. THANK YOU! Thank you! This has been very helpful. There were great ideas that I used with my special ed students. This is a huge set!! It looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it with my kids. Thank you so much for offering it during the sale! You rock! Awesome! Glad that I could grab this resource. Keep it up! Thank you! extremely well done - a lot of work has been put in this resource. Thank you! “This is a great higher level thinking resource. It is also different than the typical logic puzzle, which makes it even more perfect.” -Options for using this resource: -Involve your students with the creation of the games, older students can easily cut the cards ready to be laminated -Keep the games in their individual sets for easy access- Ziplock bags are ideal for this -Incorporate into your morning circle activities, or for a fill in activity when you need some extra time -Use for early finishers -The best part? This resource does require preparation for some of the games, however, parents or older students could be enlisted to help compile and laminate some of the games. This is a comprehensive resource for the price. Many of the games can be used on the IWB or individual devices You will receive a Zip file which has both a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource. Please ensure that you have the software to open such files. This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase multiple licenses. Thank you :)

Transform your classroom into a realm of whimsy and decision-making excitement with our dynamic and interactive “Would You Rather” PowerPoint! This engaging resource is designed to be displayed on your interactive whiteboard, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities for imagination and choice. You will receive an POWERPOINT show and a PDF printable version so that you could use these as task cards if that suits your needs Key Features: Vibrant Visuals: Captivate the attention of your students with visually appealing slides featuring fun and friendly illustrations. The lively colors and playful design create an inviting atmosphere, setting the stage for an interactive adventure. 30 Pairs of Dilemmas: Explore 30 thought-provoking “Would You Rather” dilemmas. From fantastical scenarios to everyday choices, each pair of questions sparks curiosity, laughter, and animated discussions. Interactive Whiteboard Magic: Seamlessly navigate through the PowerPoint on your interactive whiteboard. The interactive features allow students to make their choices by selecting options directly on the board, fostering active participation.

A Google Sites escape room is like a digital adventure that you can do on the internet. It’s kind of like a game where you solve puzzles and riddles, but all the action happens on a special website made by Google. Instead of using locks and keys in real life, you use your brain and clicks to unlock new parts of the adventure. It’s a cool way to have fun and challenge yourself online! Click to explore the room for clues that will help you find the correct codes to unlock the room. Each clue will bring you one step closer to unlocking the door and heading home. When you find them add your codes to the Locks below. Be sure to use CAPITAL LETTERS

This set of activities contains a PDF for students, Teachers’ PowerPoint presentation and accompanying video made specifically for this resource. Use these worksheets to accompany your lessons in teaching the elements of art. Students can cut out the individual lesson notes and glue them into their sketchbooks as you go or they can attach the entire page into their sketchbooks and then use the following pages to complete the prompts. Lessons about basic colour theory including the Colour Wheel, mixing colours, primary, secondary and tertiary colours, harmonious (analogous) colours, complimentary (contrasting) colours. Includes lesson plans for colour mixing, painting and using colour schemes. References and a further suggested websites are included, as well as a PDF on the 7 elements of Art which serves as an introduction. These are included in each of the 7 sets. Feedback & Benefits for YOU! Don’t forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

This set of activities contains a PDF for students, Teachers’ PowerPoint presentation and accompanying video made specifically for this resource. Use these worksheets to accompany your lessons in teaching the elements of art. Students can cut out the individual lesson notes and glue them into their sketchbooks as you go or they can attach the entire page into their sketchbooks and then use the following pages to complete the prompts. Students learn about the element of line by creating and reviewing different types of lines and using templates and worksheets as practice for their art journals. After reviewing types of lines with your students using the worksheet in this resource, students can add different lines to sections of their drawing. References and a further suggested websites are included, as well as a PDF on the 7 elements of Art which serves as an introduction. These are included in each of the 7 sets. This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Every Relief teachers dream kit. Over 700 Pages in this resource bundle. The kit is 570 pages, and included in it is the Animal guessing game in both PDF and PowerPoint for use with IWB. (Both 158 pages each) The Ultimate Relief Teaching Survival Kit is designed for any primary teacher, but essentially with Casual Relief teachers in mind. The book includes teacher written activity sheets and Weblinks to support the teaching of all Key Learning Areas of the Syllabus and save you hours of frustrating searching for online resources. Improve your effectiveness as a teacher with a working knowledge of the internet, enabling you to provide exciting and engaging activities for your students and in so doing increase your chances of call- backs from schools. The resources included in the book gives up-to-date coverage of the context and requirements of relief teaching. It provides a toolkit of professional, technical and pre-tested strategies for use in the classroom that will help make your job as a Specialist Relief Teacher a rewarding one. I am so excited to have collaborated with some respected and talented resource makers who have given permission for full versions of some of their resources to be included in this E Book. Please take the time to check out the other wonderful resources that they have available online to help build your Relief Teaching Kit to be the ULTIMATE ‘bag of tricks’, guaranteed to impress both schools and students alike. Included in the book Meet my wonderful collaborators What do I need to do to begin Casual Relief Teaching? Classroom and Behaviour Management Making up your bag of tricks Planning Literacy Numeracy Science History Geography Library Art and Craft Drama Music PDHPE and Games Computer Room Time RFF Mindset and Mindfulnesss Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) Apps for teachers and Students Playground Duty Tips Report Writing Aboriginal Education Special Needs Facebook Groups Pinterest Boards How to Find Free Resources Printable Resources Blank Game Boards Bibliography Troubleshooting Tips Credits My Social Links and Other Resources. Printable resources are included in a single bundle for ease of printing (print on single side only if you are going to laminate)- over 300 items to print for your Ultimate Teaching bag of tricks!! Please Read the Terms of Use in the Book (page 10)

Embark on a Creative Journey with “Make Your Own Map” Activity! Transform your classroom into a realm of imagination and learning with our captivating “Make Your Own Map” activity! This hands-on experience invites students to become cartographers, designing their own unique maps complete with personalized furniture and vibrant colors. Teacher-Friendly Instructions: Equip each student with a classroom map template and a generously sized sheet of construction paper. With glue, scissors, and creativity in hand, students are ready to embark on an exciting journey of map-making. Step-by-Step Creativity: Take the adventure a step further with our detailed instructions. Cut out the map key and tracing templates provided. By gluing the map key into the corner of the construction paper, students set the stage for their map-making masterpiece. Spatial Exploration: Encourage spatial awareness as students trace around the templates to draw in furniture and other objects. This step not only enhances their mapping skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of spatial relationships and design. Personalization Galore: Let creativity shine! Students label and color each item, infusing their maps with personality and flair. From desks and chairs to bookshelves and more, every element becomes a canvas for self-expression. Skill-Building Fun: Beyond the joy of creativity, this activity nurtures essential skills. From fine motor skills involved in cutting and tracing to critical thinking as students plan their map layouts, it’s an enriching experience that seamlessly integrates learning and fun. Why Choose Our “Make Your Own Map” Activity? Comprehensive Kit: Classroom map template, construction paper, glue, and scissors – everything needed for an engaging activity. Step-by-Step Guidance: Clear instructions make it easy for teachers and students to follow along. Spatial Understanding: Develop spatial awareness through hands-on exploration. Personalized Learning: Every map is a unique expression of a student’s creativity. Skill Development: Enhance fine motor skills, critical thinking, and artistic expression. Transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration with the “Make Your Own Map” activity. Watch as students bring their unique visions to life on paper, creating a map that reflects not just geography but a world of imagination!

Unlock the world of maps with our comprehensive Mapping Resource – the ultimate toolkit for educators! Dive into engaging lessons, interactive activities, and captivating videos that make teaching cartography a breeze. Contents: Table of Contents: Navigate seamlessly through a well-organized structure. Suggested Teaching Activities: Fuel creativity with hands-on and immersive learning experiences. Features of a Map: Uncover the secrets of maps with detailed insights. Create an Imaginary Map: Ignite imagination as students craft their own world on paper. Compass Points: Master directional skills with a focus on north, south, east, and west. Display Posters of Compass Points: Reinforce learning with visually appealing resources. Reading a Map Grid: Develop spatial awareness through practical exercises. Exit Test Yourself Questions: Assess comprehension and retention effortlessly. Why Teachers Will Love It: Say goodbye to hours of prep! This Mapping Resource is a teacher’s dream, offering a low-prep solution packed with engaging content. Elevate your lessons with integrated videos that bring maps to life, making learning both enjoyable and educational. Watch as your students grasp the concepts effortlessly, thanks to our carefully curated materials. Who This Product Is For: Ideal for educators looking to spice up their geography lessons, this resource caters to: New teachers seeking a comprehensive guide to map-related topics. Busy educators in need of a low-prep solution for dynamic lessons. Geography enthusiasts aiming to create a memorable “Teach Like a Pirate Day.” Teachers planning a captivating unit on PIRATES, blending adventure with education. Any educator looking to inspire creativity and critical thinking through map exploration. Bonus: This resource is part of a larger bundle, providing even more value for teachers looking to expand their educational arsenal. Use it to anchor a thrilling unit on PIRATES or create an unforgettable “Teach Like a Pirate Day” experience. Set sail for educational excellence with our Mapping Resource!

Are you looking for a resource that will help your students to develop goal setting and growth mindset through reflection and self monitoring? This resource is designed to be used over the course of a year, so that there is a record of self evaluation taken by students throughout the year.  Self reflection and monitoring are skills that we all need for life. This resource will engage your students throughout the school year, and at the end they have a record of achievements and changes that they have made as they have grown. Developing a positive mindset amongst your students is such an important and integral part of the hidden curriculum, but basic to all of our daily lives. It is not a skill that comes easily and one that needs to be explicitly taught and fostered to enable your students to build a positive mindset. This can be added to your students portfolio as a record of achievements and for reflection. Photocopy extra pages as needed, and I hope that this resource serves you well throughout the year. Suitable for students in middle to upper primary grades. This is an instant download pdf file for you to print and use with your students. Teaching suggestions are included. The best part? This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. You can choose to print these pages for students to use a printable journal or booklet. What people are saying about this resource Very satisfied “I have been using these for the new semester to help my students prepare for student led parent conferences. My students struggled with them at first but now they look forward to using them and meeting with me to complete them.” Very satisfied “They are great forms and work better in person than for distance learning. Students are learning to look at what they are doing and how they can work to improve instead of waiting for someone else to tell them.” Very satisfied "Great product to use with my students while we are working hybrid and in virtual settings. " Nikki Tester @Oceanviewresources This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Product Information KINDNESS CALENDAR •This calendar for the month of December, will encourage your students to focus on acts of kindness towards all of the people in their lives………their family, friends, pets, and the people they may spend time with at school. The environment and animals in their care are also considered. •A blank version is included if you would like to create your own list of kind deeds, or your students may like to create their own 12 DAYS OF KINDNESS •This engaging activity is designed to encourage children to practice acts of kindness in the lead up to Christmas day. For each activity that the children complete, they get to trim some of Santa’s beard.

This makes a great addition to your primary spelling resources. I have created a set of spelling lists for each of the grades. This pack contains a set of activities for each spelling list. • Instructions included in each of the sets of word lists • On each page there is a new set of list words for you to practice (see the word list below) • Firstly read each word in the word list • Then copy and write each word 3 times • Lastly, each letter has a value. Work out how much each word is worth using the table provided. Use this resource for… Words with /aw/ spelt with augh and au Adding the prefix –in (meaning ‘not’ or ‘into’) Adding the prefix ‘im’ (before a root word starting with ‘m’ or ‘p’) Homophones and near homophones Words with /shun/ endings spelt with ‘sion’ (if root word ends in ‘se’. ‘de’ or ‘d’) Words with a /shuhn/ sound, spelt with ‘sion’ (if root word ends in ‘se’, ‘de’ or ‘d’) Words with a /shuhn/ sound, spelt with ‘ssion’ (if root word ends in ‘ss’ or ‘mit’) Words with a /shuhn/ sound, spelt with ‘tion’ (if root word ends in ‘te’ or ‘t’ or has no definite root) Words with a /shuhn/ sound, spelt with ‘cian’ (if root word ends in ‘c’ or ‘cs’) Words with ‘ough’ to make a long /o/, /oo/ or /or/ sound Homework Morning Work Literacy Centres Early Finisher Tasks Spelling Intervention Distance Learning Follow me on Facebook for exclusive fan FREEBIES! Oceanview Resources Follow my BLOG for ideas Follow my Facebook page for giveaways and updates! Thank you for visiting OceanviewResources This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Being a relief teacher and a substitute teacher can come with its own set of challenges. This Relief Teacher Survival Kit is your one-stop resource for handling a job assignment with confidence and ease! Your students will LOVE all of the easy-to-use activities If you are just starting out in your teaching career, or if you need a spark of new ideas, this resource is jam-packed with activities you can use with your students. It includes hundreds of fun, authentic, and engaging activities that I have used with great success in my own classrooms throughout my teaching career. -This pack will help you to pick up and tackle any class in grades 3-4 Activities are aligned to suit the capabilities of these students with additional sheets that can be used as covers for work books, or early finishing activities What is included in this pack? Math worksheets Fractions-shapes and numbers Math facts Place value Graphs and data Sudoku Two step addition Multiplication practise Shapes Word Problems A range of worksheets across different aspects of any literacy curriculum- spelling, writing, grammar and comprehension Spelling sheet Find a word Advertisement Verbs, nouns and adjectives Descriptive writing Synonyms and antonyms Comparative idioms Film review Present Simple Tense Confusing verbs Icebreaker activities My weekend Find someone who Guess who Geography worksheets- general geography activities so that they can be used across all countries Pet investigation-which country, fun facts Natural and built environments Compass Reading comprehension -Floods Seasons Country Fact files and comparison Design a coin and a note A-Z of countries PDHE Feeling Safe Personal boundaries Secrets People I trust Teaching tips for Relief/Substitute teachers-teacher feedback On arrival at your school Preparing your bag of tricks Rewards and awards Teacher feedback sheet Incident report sheets While you were out Behavior management strategies Positive phrases to use with your students Getting to know you Cover sheets A sheet for each subject that students can color in or use as book covers. Ideal to use as an early finishing sheet to have on hand if you need it. The key to feeling less stress and having more success as a substitute teacher is being organised and well-prepared. Print and bind the pages into a book format, which you can take with you to your various teaching assignments.Don’t forget to rate after downloading! (It gives you credit towards your next TpT purchase! This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

A Selection of games for numeracy and literacy to use as warm ups, brain breaks or extension activities for fast finishers. Alien themed with BLM that can printed off and coloured in to keep them busy. Boggle Game Number of the day Categories worksheet and game What are your spelling words worth? A handy resource for casual teachers, includes a blank so that you can make up your own games.

Are you looking for something to pep up your daily math numeracy routine? Do you need a fun and engaging math warm-up for your younger students? Do you want to challenge your students to think deeply about math concepts? Which one doesn’t belong? Your students will find out with this fun interactive math game! With this resource, children get practice sorting and categorizing shapes, numbers, objects and more as they determine which image isn’t like the others. They’ll look at four pictures of which three have similar attributes and select the one that is different. This math game provides an engaging way to help children classify objects and builds the foundation for more complex concepts such as grouping and data collection. It also encourages your students to develop their persuasive text to convince their classmates to understand their choices. Fantastic for expressive and receptive language. Develop deductive reasoning and persuasion. This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

Great family games to play with your own kids in the holidays. A Selection of games for numeracy and literacy to use as warm ups, brain breaks or extension activities for fast finishers. Christmas Themed with BLM that can be printed off and coloured in to keep them busy. Boggle Game Number of the day Categories worksheet and game What are your spelling words worth? A handy resource for casual teachers, includes a blank so that you can make up your own games.

Use these quick writing starters to get the brain ticking over. These are best used as a timed activity with students given a short amount of time 10-15 minutes to work on their writing. No worrying about spelling, the focus of these tasks is to get the ideas flowing and down onto paper. Group sharing of ideas is an important and integral part of this process. Students may be encouraged to work further on one of these ideas. Use the dice template for a different variation of characters settings and problems with a multitude of combinations. Best printed on heavy card stock or laminated for durability.

Use these quick writing starters to get the brain ticking over. These are best used as a timed activity with students given a short amount of time 1-15 minutes to work on their writing. No worrying about spelling, the focus of these tasks is to get the ideas flowing and down onto paper. Group sharing of ideas is an important and integral part of this process. Students may be encouraged to work further on one of these ideas. Use the dice template for a different variation of characters settings and problems with a multitude of combinations. Best printed on heavy card stock or laminated for durability.

This is an extract from my larger resource the Ultimate Relief Teaching Survival Kit. To get the most out of this resource simply click on the images and hyperlinks and begin to discover some of the wonderful resources that are out there on the internet for you to explore. The full kit contains 3 Pages of additional printable resources for you to add to your Teaching Bag of tricks. You will Receive a 45 page PDF for your enjoyment. Please respect privacy and share the link to this resource, but not the PDF itself as many hours have gone into the compilation of this resource. ENJOY