I'm a primary school teacher with a passion for education, creativity and technology. I have 15 years experience teaching reception to year 5. In addition to developing interactive teaching resources, I also create and sell educational clip art.
I'm a primary school teacher with a passion for education, creativity and technology. I have 15 years experience teaching reception to year 5. In addition to developing interactive teaching resources, I also create and sell educational clip art.
Verb Tenses PowerPoint Game (Safari Edition) - Verb tenses are easy to review when you play this interactive Verb Tenses PowerPoint Game!
- Verb Tenses PowerPoint Game (20 question slides).
Join the children on a safari and help them practice the identification of verb tenses (read each sentence and identify the tense by clicking the correct button). The slides are self-correcting, and the illustrations are bright and beautiful!
Leap Day / Leap Year Activities! The 29th of February is a very special day, Leap Day! Enjoy this collection of activities to celebrate Leap Year and Leap Day with your class.
Included:
Leap Day Fact Sheet
Leap Day Word Search
Following Directions (differentiated)
Leap Day Wish Box
Leap Day Fortune Teller (cootie catcher)
Leap Day Bookmarks
Leap Day Mini Skip Counting Bunting
Happy Leap Day!
Created by Lindy du Plessis (shop: Lindy loves to teach)
Synonyms 10 Mark PowerPoint Quiz
* Please note that this is not a PowerPoint that teaches synonyms, it is a 10 question quiz :)
Ten question slides. Children must replace the underline word in each sentence with the correct synonym (multiple choice). You click, and they write their answers on their whiteboards or a piece of paper. Ten answer slides are provided for easy checking and discussion. This is a great review or assessment tool.
Includes:
10 question slides
10 answer slides
Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).
End of the Year 3D Memory Book Mobile:
This end of the year activity is so much fun, your students will love creating this 3D memory book mobile! Students use the 9 template pages to reflect on the past school year. Each template consists of a large writing prompt and two smaller disks that are perfect for illustrations. A blank template page is also provided.
Fold the templates in half (on the dotted line) and stick them back to back creating a 3D memory book. Stick the smaller disks back to back and hang them from the 3D book.
This is a lovely end of the year activity, it's educational and hands-on fun!
Please note this product provides US and UK spelling options.
Created by Lindy du Plessis (shop: lindy loves to teach)
Christmas Crafts
Are you ready for some fun Christmas crafts? Here are 24 pages of Christmas fun! Your students will create 3D boxes, ornaments, houses and Christmas cards out of paper.
Contents:
Square boxes (5 different designs)
Pyramid boxes (5 different designs)
Square base trapezium boxes (5 different designs)
3D Houses (4 options)
Christmas cards (5 different designs)
Each craft template has an empty space where students can write a message. This personalizes the activities and encourages students to use their language skills.
I hope your students enjoy the Christmas fun!
Please email me if you have any questions (duplessislindy@gmail.com).
Have fun teaching,
Lindy du Plessis
(Shop name: Lindy loves to teach)
Collaborative Class Bulletin Board (Superhero Theme) -
Build community and improve behavior with this collaborative classroom bulletin board. Each student receives a unique square to colour in according to a key. Once completed the students use their squares to create the big classroom poster. Students complete their individual superhero templates and add them to the class bulletin board. This is a wonderful way to demonstrate the benefits of teamwork and individual accountability.
24 bulletin board pages
2 superhero templates
Completed size: 47 x 17 inches
Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions (duplessislindy@gmail.com).
Have fun teaching!
Lindy du Plessis
This collection of no-prep PowerPoint presentations and worksheets from TES Author Lindylovestoteach are ideal for teaching and consolidating work on nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs in your primary classroom.
Sight Words Dolch Clip it Cards (Second Grade List) - Sight word mastery is one of the keys to fluent reading. This set of 46 clip it task cards make memorizing sight words fun!
Every task card has a sight word (from the Dolch Second Grade List) on it. Students have to read the main sight word and clip the matching sight word at the bottom of the card. Place a small dot on the other side of the card to indicate the correct answer, that way the cards are self-checking. For extra variation, you can use the cards without the clothespins. Students can use whiteboard markers and circle the matching words. Students can also try to read and clip the words while being timed.
Also included are 46 Dolch sight word flash cards.
Included:
46 Dolch sight words color clip it task cards
46 Dolch sight words black and white clip it task cards
46 Dolch sight words color flash cards
46 Dolch sight words black and white flash cards
Sight words clip it task cards are also great for students that struggle with visual discrimination and fine motor coordination.
By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).
Subject and Predicate QR Code Task Cards - Here are 36 task cards with which to practice identifying subject and predicate. Scan the QR code on each card to receive instant feedback. Task cards are great and, even more, fun when combined with QR codes! Use the task cards for scoot, scavenger hunt, read and write the room, individual practice, pair work or project the task cards for whole class teaching.
QR codes are fun and easy to use. Download a QR code reader onto your iPad, tablet or smartphone and you are ready for some serious classroom fun. Students can write their answers on their answer sheets and immediately check their work by scanning the QR code on the task card.
You could even use these task cards without using the QR codes. Students simply use the answer key to check answers.
Included:
36 Color QR code subject and predicate task cards
36 Black and white QR code subject and predicate task cards
Subject mini anchor chart / poster
Predicate mini anchor chart / poster
Student answer sheet
Answer key
Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).
Subject-Verb Agreement Task Cards - Subject-Verb Agreement task cards are specially designed for first grade or ESL/EFL students and match my Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint. The illustrations on the task cards help students identify singular or plural subjects and help them choose matching verbs. Students can clip (with clothespins), underline or write answers. An answer key is included.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.C
Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences
32 Subject-Verb Agreement Color Task Cards.
32 Subject-Verb Agreement Black and White Task Cards.
2 Subject-Verb Agreement Student Answer Sheets (underline the answer or write the answer).
1 Subject-Verb Agreement Answer Key.
Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).
Identify the adjective in every sentence and match the puzzle pieces to check the answer! This is hands-on fun!
Included:
28 adjectives task card puzzles
Student recording sheet
Answer key
CCSS. ELA-Literacy L.1.1.f
CCSS.ELA-Literacy L.2.1.e
CCSS.ELA-Literacy L.3.1.a
Created by Lindy du Plessis (Store: Lindy loves to teach)
Adjectives Task Cards and QR Codes (Quirky Turkeys)
Adjectives are easy to understand when you use these fun task cards! Oh dear, the turkeys are at it again! Identify an adjective in every sentence and use the QR code to scan the answer.
You will receive 32 task cards that ask students to identify an adjective in every sentence. There is a full color and a black and white set. Also included is a student answer sheet and an answer key. All cards contain QR code answers.
Common Core Aligned: ELA - 3.L.1.a
*Please note this QR code task card set is also part of the bundle below.*
Use the task cards for scoot, scavenger hunt, read and write the room, individual practice, pair work or project the task cards for whole class teaching.
QR codes are fun and easy to use. Download a QR code reader onto your iPad, tablet or smart phone and you are ready for some serious classroom fun. Students can identify adjectives, write their answers on their answer sheets and immediately check their work by scanning the QR code on the task card.
You could even use these task cards without using the QR codes. Students simply use the answer key to check answers.
Created by Lindy du Plessis (Store: Lindy loves to teach)
Adverbs Task Cards & QR Codes (Penguins)-
Penguins are on the loose! Identify an adverb in every sentence and use the QR code to scan the answer.
You will receive 32 task cards that ask students to identify an adverb in every sentence. There is a full color and a black and white set. Also included is a student answer sheet and an answer key. All cards contain QR code answers.
Common Core Aligned: ELA - 3.L.1.a
Use the task cards for scoot, scavenger hunt, read and write the room, individual practice, pair work or project the task cards for whole class teaching.
QR codes are fun and easy to use. Download a QR code reader onto your iPad, tablet or smart phone and you are ready for some serious classroom fun. Students can identify adverbs, write their answers on their answer sheets and immediately check their work by scanning the QR code on their task card.
You could even use these task cards without using the QR codes. Students simply use the answer key to check answers.
Created by Lindy du Plessis (Store: Lindy loves to teach)
Alphabet puzzles
27 Full-color alphabet puzzles (xylophone and x-ray included)
27 Black and white alphabet puzzles
Match uppercase letters with lowercase letters.
Puzzles are self-correcting.
Visual clues (a picture of the beginning sound) included.
The black and white puzzles are very versatile. You can even use the set as an interactive notebook activity where they have to color, cut and glue (perfect practice for fine motor development).
Created by Lindy du Plessis 2016 (Store: Lindy loves to teach).
Contractions Task Cards Clip It!
32 color contractions clip it task cards
32 black and white contractions clip it task cards
Contractions student answer worksheet
Contractions answer key
Here are contraction task cards with a twist! Every task card has a contraction on it. Students have to clip clothespins to the two words that combine to form the specific contraction. It's hands on and fun!
Common Core Aligned: L.2.2c
Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach)