I enjoy creating high quality resources to help students achieve their full learning potential. Many of my products contain flexible lesson plans, differentiated worksheets and practical activities and PowerPoint Presentations on a wide range of subjects.
I enjoy creating high quality resources to help students achieve their full learning potential. Many of my products contain flexible lesson plans, differentiated worksheets and practical activities and PowerPoint Presentations on a wide range of subjects.
Calendar for back to school you can display in early years/KS1 classrooms.
This resource pack contains a blank weather, date and year display poster to be completed each day using the changeable days, date, month, weather card displays.
The words in shadow show where the laminated day, date, month and year should go.
There is space for the weather conditions on the same blank display.
The preview window shows how the display will appear when you complete the blank display poster.
You can also change the weather button background if you don’t want plain white - click on, e.g. the ‘hot’ weather button, go to Drawing Tools then Shape Fill to choose your colour.
Print off displays onto card paper - enlarge to A3 if wish for a larger display.
I printed off onto coloured card paper.
This pack includes:
Teacher Notes
Title Displays
Days of the week
Months of the year
Ordinal dates from 1st to 31st.
Cardinal dates from 1 to 31
Years 2024 to 2028
Weather words and pictures
Seasons dial - laminate and cut round. Cut out the dial and insert with split pin in the centre - see preview window front page.
Laminate all the resources. Use Blu tac , double-sided sticky tape or velcro for the changeable words to be displayed on blank display board.
I have uploaded resources both in Word format (editable) and pdf. versions.
Updated January 2024 to include editable text sections in PowerPoint
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This bundle contains 6 sets of resources to organize your classroom.
It also includes ready-made flashcards for whole class teaching.
It comprises:
Cardinal numbers
Ordinal numbers
Colors
2D/3D Shapes displays
Subject displays/Labels for objects around the classroom
Editable classroom ‘Helpers Today’ poster
And much much more!
This resource pack is designed to support counting, number recognition and number formation from zero to 10.
Suitable for early years/ foundation stage KS1 and SEN pupils (US: PreK/K-Grade 1).
Link to literacy on bears.
Ideal for carousel or rotation system for children to practise different activities.
**Content: **
PowerPoint Presentation 0 to 10 in words and figures - There is animation so children can count the bears as they appear
Also includes a Slide counting back from 10
Cut and paste Counting and Matching Activity - Children read the number under the circle, e.g. 4 and then cut out the circle that contains 4 pandas and stick above that number - see example.
2x Tens Frame (How many polar bears are there?)- Each tens frame contains polar bears which the children count and write the number in the box.
Polar bear number frieze to print and laminate - can be displayed or use as large flash cards
Polar bear picture cards for counting - print, laminate, cut out.
Teddy bear picture cards for counting - print, laminate, cut out.
Brown bear picture cards for counting - print laminate, cut out.
Small cards of teddies 1-10 - for counting/matching with a digit cards
Number formation activity sheets
Colouring numbers and teddies activity resource
Digit/Flash cards (0-20)- print, laminate and cut out
Panda Number Track for counting activities
Missing numbers worksheets
Counting different colour candy bears worksheets (2 pages) - different colour bears on worksheet - children count the colours that are the same and write in the box colour-coded box.
Complete picture sequencing/patterns activity - Cut/paste.
Number strip puzzle counting 1 to 5 (picture of bear) - children can colour it in.
Number strip puzzle counting 1 to 10 (polar bear scenery photo)
Counting bear faces
Counting on up to 5 and then 10
Adding two groups
Taking away by crossing out
Includes US spelling of color and gray.
Learning objectives: To practise forming numbers
To read and recognise numbers zero to 10
To practise counting from zero/1 to 10 and back
To match numbers to quantities
To order smallest to biggest and vice versa
To add two groups
To take away by crossing out (Intro to subtraction)
This lovely Christmas-themed resource is on matching sets to numbers and combining/adding together to make a total.
Aimed at: Foundation/Year 1, SEND, ESL students.
It relates to adding groups of objects to make a total 'How many altogether?' and writing the number to represent that group and then introducing the plus and equals sign to complete number sentences - Children still need to count the objects in the set and then work out the total.
This product contains:
- Teacher Notes/Lesson Guide - This explains the resources and guides you through the lesson by referring to Slides in the Presentation;
- PowerPoint Presentation (22 Slides) - includes whole class activities;
- PowerPoint Slide on colours - this will be useful to display whilst the children are colouring in the baubles.
- 3 sets of differentiated worksheets - adding up sets to 5, 10 and then 15.
Learning objectives:
Match sets of objects to numbers that represent the number of objects
Adding to make a total ‘How many altogether?’.
To begin to recognise and use the plus + sign and equals = sign.
Outcome: Children now that numbers identify how many objects are in a set.
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Images royalty free sourced from Microsoft clipart.
File Type: PowerPoint, Word and PDF
This product is covers 3D shapes that children might see in the shops during the Christmas period. Resource includes matching shapes and cut and paste activities.
Content:
PowerPoint Presentation - displays 3D shapes and a chart detailing their properties and pictures of 3D objects.
There is a very short text on Len who is excited when he sees all the shapes he’s been learning about. There is a whole class activity on matching shapes and objects.
Lesson Plan - (Learning objectives set out in the plan) - Lesson starter on quick review of 2D shapes and then the main activity on 3D shapes, referring to PowerPoint Slides, and a plenary.
3 worksheets - Activity 1 - cut/paste to decorate a Christmas tree with 3D objects, Activities 2 and 3 - Matching objects to 3D shapes with Answer Sheet.
File type: PowerPoint, Word and pdf on Activity 1.
I hope you enjoy using this resource.
All the images are royalty free from Microsoft clipart.
This lovely winter/Christmas theme resource focuses on 1 more and 1 less up to 10 and then up to 20 for more able students.
Content
PowerPoint Presentation - The slides are numbers 0 to 10 and then from 10 to 0 for counting back. Also on the slides are number tracks/lines and a robin that you can click and drag to demonstrate hopping back and forth for 1 more/1 less. Whole class plenary.
Detailed Lesson Plan - includes lesson starter (using before/after vocabulary), Main activity and lesson objectives and plenary.
Snowman Flash cards/displays for washing line activity
Extra number tracks and robin tag for activity work
Santa’s List of Good Children for use with the worksheets
Differentiated worksheets
Activity 1 - 1 more/1 less up to 5 - Children add or cross out the snowman’s buttons and write the number in the space provided.
Practical extension work - using number track and robin to jump to/fro.
Activity 2 - 1 more up to 10 and then extends up to 20 - Children choose a name from Santa’s Good Children List to add 1 more to the various lists on the worksheets and then write the answer.
Extension - Add 2 names to the list to make 2 more and write the answer in the space provided.
Activity 3 - 1 less up to 10 ad then extends up to 20. This time children cross off children on the list so that it is 1 less and write the answer in the space provided.
Extension to 2 less - Children cross off 2 children’s name and then write the answer.
It’s a fun activity as children can read the names on Santa’s list and choose who they want on their list or they can cross off who they don’t want on their worksheet list.
Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy using this resource.
File Type: Microsoft Word and PDF versions, PowerPoint
This St. Patrick's Day product can be linked to myths, legends and beliefs.
Aimed at: Keystage 1/Lower KS2.
This resource contains worksheets and activities to reinforce tens and ones concept and there is also additional work on partitioning 2-digit numbers using the abacus.
Content:
- (4 pages) - Worksheet - Drawing a line to match the ten and ones place value grid to the number on the leprechaun's hat and then completing the missing statement below the hat:
e.g 13 is _____ tens and ____ ones.
- ( 4 pages) - Worksheet (higher numbers) - Drawing a line to match the ten and ones place value grid to the number on the clover leaf or shamrock and then completing the missing statement below the leaf:
e.g 23 is _____ tens and ____ ones.
- 6 pages - Pot of Gold cut and paste activity - Either the abacus or the post of gold is missing in the three column table. Students have to figure out the number on the place value grid and then either cut out and stick the correct pot of gold or abacus that matches the place value grid.
- 12 pages - Abacus activity - The leprechaun says a number in the speech bubble and the student then draws the correct amount of beads on the abacus to match the number.
File Type: PDF
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Royalty free images from Microsoft clipart and free images form Pixabay.com.
UPDATED with quick Answer Sheet for Partner A/Partner B cloze activity.
There is a variety of reading comprehension worksheets and cloze activity to choose from relating to Saint George’s Day.
A useful addition to topic work.
Aimed at: KS1/Lower KS2
<strong>Differentiated Worksheet activities include:</strong>
- Close reading of text and answering questions
- Scan for specific answers
- Inference
There is a worksheet on George Cross and George Medal. Many people think there is a link but the worksheet gives children the opportunity to explain why people would think there is a link as they are medals of bravery. Both medals depict St George slaying a dragon.
- Tick box - multiple choice questions
- Cloze activities
- Drawing/colouring
- Dictionary work
- Short writing tasks
- Sorting jumbled sentences and then add capitals and punctuation with Answer Sheet.
- Sorting jumbled words
- Cooperative partner work - Partner A and Partner B work together to read and complete the missing words on their worksheets.
File Type: Choice of Word format or PDF
This product is in PowerPoint and PDF format.
It has a multipurpose use and comes in plain white and 7 other colours.
Optional: Print off on card paper and laminate.
The cards are designed with handwriting lines, single writing line and blank white background.
Suggest uses:
It can be used as name tags
Practising letters and numbers
Use to group tables by using the colour border of the cards. Very handy if you have a cover teacher and he/she does not know where certain students sit. You can tell the cover teacher what colour cards to use.
You can print off the PDF format and write in your text; or
Use PowerPoint to type in your text into the blank space - Use Insert Text Box.
I hope you find this product useful and thank you for your interest.
This Advent bundle contains:
Flexible lesson plan with starter activities, main lesson and recap session/plenary. The presentation slides are referred to in the plan.
30 Slide PowerPoint Presentation on activities surrounding Advent and the Advent candles
Differentiated worksheets that include gap-filling, reading comprehension, grammar and word work
Cut and paste activities
Word search with solution
Please see individual description of each resource.
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This resource tells the story of the birth of Jesus - the Christmas story. There is a PowerPoint presentation (34 Slides) and worksheets.
The presentation is also saved as a PDF document. If you wish, you can print off individual slides for small group reading and discussion using the question cards.
There are optional worksheets to go with the presentation.
It can be used in a lesson or in an assembly.
If you just want to read aloud the story, then it is suitable for all grades.
Suggestion: Use the vocabulary cards to help students retell the story.
Content:
PowerPoint Presentation
PDF format of the presentation
Question Cards 1 and 2
Vocabulary cards with pictures
Differentiated sequencing activities with Answer Keys: Easy sheet with 6 sentence strips and for the more able children 10 sentence strips to order.
Differentiated worksheets to recount the Christmas story.
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You may be interested in the free resource with worksheets, please see click on link below.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-birth-of-jesus-and-why-he-is-important-6383987
Christmas activities and worksheets to help younger children learn about the birth of Jesus: Read, write, colour, sequence story, match up and word searches.
Content:
• Read, Trace, Colour Worksheets (x10) – Children read and trace over the sentence and then colour in.
Optional: You can make a booklet for each child by stapling the edges.
• Follow the Path Activity (x2) – Children use a crayon at the start of the pathway. They can use different colours to make a rainbow path.
• Christmas Story Reading on PowerPoint – You can read the story aloud on PowerPoint and then get children to summarise the story. The children can then carry out the various differentiated activities.
• Match animals to animal words puzzle
• Worksheet – Children draw on the gift boxes three presents they would give to Jesus
After reading the Christmas story, children can complete the following sequencing activities. Either you or the children can cut out the sequencing wheel and cover template.
• Story Wheel Sequencing – Children cut out the pictures and glue them in order in each of the segments to tell the Christmas story. When completed and coloured in, they can recount the story to someone else.
• Alternatively, children can cut out the pictures and place each picture over the numbered boxes in order to sequence the pictures using the worksheet provided.
• Words Searches (x2) with Solution
US Version
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-activities-worksheets-and-word-searches-us-version-12224631
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You may be interested in the Christmas story presentation.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-nativity-birth-of-jesus-presentation-worksheets-12224259
This is a reading comprehension with questions and activities relating to 6 year old Ruby Bridges who was the first African American to go to an all-white school in New Orleans. Her brave action paved the way for integration in schools. Topic can be used in Black history and Women’s history months.
It can be used in guided reading.
The story can be read aloud to the class.
Content:
Story of Ruby Bridges with colour and b/w pictures. The paragraphs are set out clearly with common sight words.
Two question sheets with Answers. One sheet has 4 questions with handwriting guide lines. The other sheet has 5 questions which includes a short writing activity.
Word work includes finding sight words and circling them; find words that rhyme; counting syllables; and ticking adjectives to describe Ruby.
Cloze/Missing word activity - There are six sentences with missing words. Children reread story and insert the missing words. There is a word bank to help them.
Cut/paste activity - Matching simple sentences to 4 pictures - ideal for reception children.
Includes Answer Key.
Learning Objectives: To learn about Ruby Bridges and how brave she was going to a school that did not want her because she was different.
You may be interested in Ruby Bridges Reading Comprehension and writing for older students:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-comprehension-and-writing-ruby-bridges-black-history-12257654
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This bundle contains resources on the topic of minibeasts with an added bonus product:
Counting and Adding with PowerPoint presentations
Missing Numbers 0 -5 and 1 - 10 activities
I Have…Who Has? Loop card games
Dominoes cards
Word Searches
Crosswords
Spin and write minibeast activity
Minibeasts Bingo
Please see detailed description for each product:)
You may be interested in the Counting/Adding Minibeasts and Subtraction Bundle. Please click link for preview.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/counting-addition-and-subtraction-bundle-minibeasts-and-wild-animals-themes-12286469
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The resource is a short reading comprehension passage about Saint Valentine with multiple choice questions and true and false statements. The text is suitable for KS1 and above. The story is also presented on PowerPoint so that you can read aloud to the whole class. In addition, you can make a booklet to use as guided reading and for students to complete the associated activities.
Content:
Story on PowerPoint Presentation
Hard copy of the story in colour and b/w so that you can make a booklet
6 Multiple choice questions sheet with Answer Key
6 True or False sentences with Answer Key
Word work on synonyms, antonyms and making -s or -es plurals
Match up picture to words activity sheet with Answer Key
The booklet is in colour and black and white.
Total page download including answer sheets: 23
You have a choice of 2 paper sizes: A4 or US letter size.
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This pack contains resources ideal for early years and Year1 and SEN. It teaches addition and subtraction from the beginning with counting, adding groups, and then using symbols to write number sentences. Students learn subtraction sums by counting back and then crossing out to show taking away. They then go on to using minus and equals sign to show taking away.
Content:
PowerPoint Presentations for each resource
Total of 10 Lesson Plans
Worksheets for each lesson
Extension worksheets
Cut and paste activities
Please see individual resources for full description.
You may be interested in the Minibeast Bundle which includes both these products.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/minibeasts-bundles-counting-adding-missing-numbers-word-search-puzzles-12298848
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This minibeast themed resource contains insects and bugs dominoes that students can play with, complete different crosswords and practise writing using the spin and write wheel.
Content:
Teacher’s Notes describing resources (2 pages)
4 Different Sets of Dominoes
4 Large Crosswords with Solutions (B/w and Colour )
4 Word Searches (B/w and Colour)
Spin and write minibeast activity with instructions
Set 1 Dominoes (2 pages) - 14 pieces
Set 2 Dominoes (2 pages) - 12 pieces
Set 3 Dominoes (2 pages) - 12 pieces
Set 4 Dominoes (2 pages) - 13 pieces
Some preparation required:
You need to laminate and cut out the dominoes.
Cut out the minibeast wheel and have pencil and paper clip.
A variety of fun activities for early finishers, students can practise counting, and increase vocabulary.
Please see preview pane.
Ladybird and ladybug spelling is used.
Total download: 42 pages (includes Crossword Solutions)
You have a choice of downloading A4 or US paper sizes.
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I have now bundled related UK money worksheets and activities as follows:
Money Christmas-themed addition and subtraction (Receiving change)
Money problem worksheets count, add, subtract and draw coins to match price tags
Cut and paste money activities up to 10p and to £2.
Two-step money problems worksheets
Money task cards adding up mixed coins to the value of £5.
Money task cards - giving change
Money worksheets - giving change from £5 and £10 and associated word problems
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For detailed descriptions, please see individual resources.
This resource relates to Canadian currency - nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars (loonies).
The worksheets are in colour and black and white.
WITH ANSWER SHEETS
Each of the four worksheets contain a variety of tasks for students to complete on the topic of buying school supplies/stationery.
Worksheet 1 - Students look at the pictures and price of each item and then work out how much two items of school supplies cost.
Two questions at the bottom: Which student spent the most? Which student spent the least amount of money?
Worksheet 2 - This worksheet is similar to the above except students are working out what 3 items of school supplies cost.
Worksheet 3 - Students answer 6 questions about the items, e.g. Which item is the most expensive? How much less do the crayons cost than the ruler?
The next task is to write the new price for each item which has risen by 10c.
Worksheet 4 - The first task is to write the new price of the items which have risen by 20c. Second task - to add up 3 items of school supplies at the new price.
Worksheet 5 - Sale Now On! - Students reduce the price of each item by 5 cents. They then recalculate the items of stationery bought (subtraction)
**Additional worksheets: **
Drawing coins to match the price tags - Students use the fewest number of coins as many times as they can.
Add coins and write the total on the price tag for each object shown.
Challenge: Students add up all the prices on the tags and write the total amount of money spent.
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I have now created so far in this growing bundle on New Zealand money the following:
Money problems - Count, add, subtract and draw coins to match price tags worksheets
New Zealand Task Cards adding up mixed coins to the value of $5.
New Zealand Task Cards - Giving Change
Money worksheets - giving change from $5 and $10 and associated word problems.
Cut, sort and paste coins worksheet activities up to $2.
If you have already bought this bundle, just downland new resources that have been added at no additional cost. This is one of the advantages of buying growing bundles.
Please see individual resources for detailed descriptions.:)
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