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Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds! At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.

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Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds! At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.
Story Sequence Graphic Organizer Worksheets - First, Next, Last
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Story Sequence Graphic Organizer Worksheets - First, Next, Last

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Story Sequence Graphic Organizer Worksheets - First, Next, Last are perfect for early writers and readers. This resource helps students organize their ideas and understand the sequence of events in a story. With two versatile worksheets, children can practice both written and oral storytelling skills. Worksheet 1: Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Last” as prompts to guide their narrative structure. Worksheet 2: Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story. These graphic organizers are ideal for helping kids enhance their comprehension, writing, and communication skills. Suitable for use in the classroom or as homework, these activities support literacy development for kindergarten, first grade, and early elementary students. STORY SEQUENCE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER WORKSHEETS - FIRST, NEXT, LAST
Alphabet Flashcards Printables | Phonics Song for Children
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Alphabet Flashcards Printables | Phonics Song for Children

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Alphabet Flashcards Printables | Phonics Song for Children Engage Young Learners with Alphabet Flashcards Printables Inspired by Patty Shukla’s Phonics Song Welcome to a world of fun and interactive learning! Our Alphabet Flashcards Printables are designed to captivate early years and primary students, making the alphabet and phonics come alive. Inspired by the popular Phonics Song by Patty Shukla, these flashcards are the perfect teaching tool for enhancing phonemic awareness and letter recognition in young learners. Ideal for teachers looking to make phonics lessons more engaging and effective, these flashcards are a must-have for your classroom or homeschool activities.
Astro Girl: Verb Power! Worksheets with Sentences
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Astro Girl: Verb Power! Worksheets with Sentences

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16 pages Enhance your students’ vocabulary and refine their writing skills by engaging with 10 selected verbs in the present and past and corresponding slides to craft sentences inspired by the book ‘Astro Girl’ by Ken Wilson-Max. ASTRO GIRL VERBS
Contractions in English: Fold-and-Learn Card for Year 1
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Contractions in English: Fold-and-Learn Card for Year 1

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This interactive Fold-and-Learn Contractions Card is designed to help Year 1 students master the use of contractions and apostrophes in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing contractions, this resource provides an effective tool for interactive learning. Number of pages: 9 Format: PDF Key Features: Three Printing Options: Choose from printing each page individually, double-sided, or for students to create their own foldable card. Find the detailed instructions for printing in the worksheet. Practical Application: This resource supports students in using contractions in writing activities. For example, I used this approach to have my students write a heartfelt Sorry Letter to Mum, inspired by Julia Donaldson’s Cave Baby. Focused Learning: Emphasizes the use of apostrophes in contractions and helps students apply these skills in their own writing. Ideal for Year 1: Suitable for both initial teaching and review for Year 2 students. Enhance your English lessons with this engaging, hands-on resource that makes learning about contractions both effective and enjoyable. Contractions in English: Fold-and-Learn Card for Year 1 You may also love Cave Baby Sorry Letter to Mum and Dad
Astro Girl Sequencing Worksheets (28 Pages) Colourful & Black-and-White Story Sequencing Activities
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Astro Girl Sequencing Worksheets (28 Pages) Colourful & Black-and-White Story Sequencing Activities

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Explore the engaging Astro Girl Sequencing Worksheets with 28 pages of colourful and black-and-white worksheets designed for teaching story sequencing, retelling, and adverbs of time such as First, Next, Then, After That, Finally, and Last. This pack includes activities like cut and sequence with images, draw the sequence, and write the sequence using picture prompts. Perfect for students to develop their understanding of storytelling and sequencing skills. What’s Inside: First, Next, Last (Pages 1-4) First, Next, Then, Finally (Pages 5-8) First, Next, Then, After That, Finally (Two Versions, Pages 9-17) First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally (Pages 18-28) These worksheets are ideal for teaching sequencing and adverbs of time in a fun, interactive way while enhancing students’ comprehension and storytelling skills. Astro Girl Sequencing Worksheets (28 Pages) Colourful & Black-and-White Story Sequencing Activities
I Want My Hat Back Characters Colouring Pages: Puppets and Worksheets for Kids
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I Want My Hat Back Characters Colouring Pages: Puppets and Worksheets for Kids

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Bring I Want My Hat Back to life with these character colouring pages, puppet templates, and engaging worksheets for children! Perfect for classroom activities, storytime fun, or creative play, these resources encourage critical thinking, inference skills, and character exploration. Ideal for early learners and primary students, this pack offers endless ways to make learning both fun and educational! Number of pages: 10 Format: PDF How to Use “I Want My Hat Back” Characters Colouring Pages for Puppet Shows, Maths, and Vocabulary Worksheets: Puppet Shows: Pupils can colour, cut out, and transform the characters into puppets by attaching them to sticks or craft paper. These puppets can be used to retell the story, act out new scenarios, or practise dialogue. This activity fosters creativity, oral language development, and collaboration as students put on a puppet show. Maths Activities (Size Comparison): Integrate maths by using the character cutouts for a lesson on size comparison. Pupils can measure the characters using rulers or other objects, then sort them by height or length, discuss differences, and practise terms like taller, shorter, or same size. This hands-on maths activity engages students by connecting measurement to their favourite story characters. Vocabulary Worksheets (Character Names): The worksheets focus on the characters’ names from I Want My Hat Back. Pupils will match names to characters, reinforcing their understanding of the story and supporting vocabulary development. I Want My Hat Back Characters Colouring Pages: Puppets and Worksheets for Kids
I Want My Hat Back Story Sequencing Activity: 18-Page Printable Worksheets for KS1 and KS2
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I Want My Hat Back Story Sequencing Activity: 18-Page Printable Worksheets for KS1 and KS2

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18 pages of colorful and black-and-white worksheets for I Want My Hat Back. Includes cut and sequence with images, draw the sequence, and write the sequence using picture prompts. Perfect for teaching story sequencing and retelling with: Worksheet 1: First, Next, Last - Cut and Sequence with images Worksheet 2: First, Next, Last - Draw the Sequence based on images Worksheet 3: First, Next, Then, Finally - Cut and Sequence with images Worksheet 4: First, Next, Then, Finally - Draw the Sequence using images Worksheets 5, 6 & 7: First, Next, Then, After That, Finally - Cut and Sequence with visuals Worksheets 8,9 &10: First, Next, Then, After That, Finally - Draw the Sequence guided by images Worksheets 11, 12 & 13: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Write the Sequence Words with picture prompts Worksheet 14: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Draw the Sequence from image clues Worksheets 15, 16, 17 & 18: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Draw and Write the Sequence Words. I Want My Hat Back Story Sequencing Activity: 18-Page Printable Worksheets for KS1 and KS2
I Want My Hat Back: Bear and Rabbit Character Splat
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I Want My Hat Back: Bear and Rabbit Character Splat

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Engage your pupils with I Want My Hat Back using this 11-page Character Splat resource focused on Bear and Rabbit! These colourful and black-and-white worksheets are designed to develop character analysis skills, encourage pupils to make inferences, and promote critical thinking while exploring the relationship between Bear and Rabbit. Perfect for enhancing reading comprehension in the classroom! Number of pages: 11 Format: PDF I Want My Hat Back: Bear and Rabbit Character Splat You’ll also love: I Want My Hat Back Bundle: Characters, Story Sequencing, Reading Comprehension, Word Order and More
Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing and Retelling
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Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing and Retelling

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Looking for engaging ways to teach story sequencing and narrative structure? This Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing pack offers 17 differentiated worksheets in both colourful and black-and-white versions, catering to a variety of learning needs. These activities help children build a strong understanding of story structure, sequencing, and key vocabulary, making them ideal for retelling. What’s Inside: 17 differentiated worksheets tailored for different abilities. Vibrant, engaging designs available in both colour and black-and-white. Focus on sequencing events using a variety of sequence adverbs to strengthen narrative skills. Sequence Adverbs Included: First, Next, Last First, Next, Then, Finally First, Next, Then, After That, Finally First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally Perfect for classroom activities, homework, or independent study, these worksheets provide a flexible, fun way to develop reading comprehension and writing skills. Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing You may also be interested in: Facts About the Moon for Kids: Word Order Activity Sidney, Stella and the Moon Vocabulary Posters - Adjectives and Nouns for Year 1
Cave Baby Story Sequencing
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Cave Baby Story Sequencing

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Cave Baby Story Sequencing - 14-Page Worksheet Pack with Images Make story sequencing fun and interactive with this 14-page Cave Baby worksheet pack! Each worksheet includes colorful images to guide students as they sequence the story of Cave Baby. These worksheets are perfect for Year 1 learners and help build their understanding of story structure, sequencing, and key vocabulary. Worksheet 1: First, Next, Last - Cut and Sequence with images Worksheet 2: First, Next, Last - Draw the Sequence based on images Worksheet 3: First, Next, Then, Finally - Cut and Sequence with images Worksheet 4: First, Next, Then, Finally - Draw the Sequence using images Worksheets 5 & 6: First, Next, Then, After That, Finally - Cut and Sequence with visuals Worksheets 7 & 8: First, Next, Then, After That, Finally - Draw the Sequence guided by images Worksheets 9, 10 & 11: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Write the Sequence Words with picture prompts Worksheets 12, 13 & 14: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Draw the Sequence from image clues This resource encourages creativity and critical thinking, offering a variety of ways to engage with the story through both cut-and-paste and drawing activities. Ideal for literacy centers, guided reading, and independent work in the classroom or at home. Cave Baby Story Sequencing You’ll love this even more! Cave Baby Year 1 Worksheets and Posters Pack - Differentiated Resources
Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers
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Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers

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6-page resource to engage young learners with Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers! Perfect for early writers and readers, this resource helps students organize their ideas and understand the sequence of events in a story. With two versatile worksheets, children can practice both written and oral storytelling skills. Illustrating (3 differentiated worksheets): Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story. A-4 Horizontal Worksheets (pages 4 and 5): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, After that, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure. A-4 Vertical Worksheet (page 6): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, After that, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure. Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers
Stanley’s Stick Sequencing Worksheets: 37-Page Resource with Colorful and Black-and-White Activities
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Stanley’s Stick Sequencing Worksheets: 37-Page Resource with Colorful and Black-and-White Activities

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Explore the engaging Stanley’s Stick Sequencing Worksheets, featuring 27 pages dedicated to story sequencing and 10 pages for retelling, complete with answers! This comprehensive pack is designed to teach story sequencing, retelling, and the use of adverbs of time such as First, Next, Then, After That, Finally, and Last. These worksheets include a variety of interactive activities such as: Cut and Sequence with Images Draw the Sequence Write the Sequence Using Picture Prompts Perfect for developing students’ understanding of storytelling and sequencing skills, this resource is ideal for both classroom and home education environments. What’s Inside: First, Next, Last - Sequencing (Pages 1-4) First, Next, Then, Finally - Sequencing (Pages 5-8) First, Next, Then, After That, Finally - Sequencing with Answers (Pages 9-16) First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Sequencing with Answers (Pages 17-27) First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Retelling with Possible Answers (Pages 28-37) Each activity features colourful images and worksheets available in both colourful and black-and-white formats, catering to diverse classroom needs. This resource is an excellent way to enhance students’ literacy skills and engage them in the storytelling process! Stanley’s Stick Sequencing Worksheets: 37-Page Resource with Colorful and Black-and-White Activities
I Want My Hat Back: Vocabulary Practice
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I Want My Hat Back: Vocabulary Practice

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Enhance your students’ vocabulary and refine their writing skills by engaging with 8 selected words and corresponding slides to craft sentences inspired by the book ‘I Want My Hat Back’ by Jon Klassen. Number of pages: 9 Format: PDF I WANT MY HAT BACK VOCABULARY #literacytree #iwantmyhatback #jonklassen
Cave Baby Sentences with "and" - Compound Sentences Worksheets
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Cave Baby Sentences with "and" - Compound Sentences Worksheets

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Cave Baby Sentences with “and” – 5 Pages of Compound Sentence Practice for Young Writers Discover 5 pages of engaging “Cave Baby Sentences with “and” - Compound Sentences Worksheets”, carefully designed to strengthen young writers’ understanding of compound sentences while sparking their creativity through the beloved story of Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson. Number of pages: 5 Format: PDF Activities Included: Worksheet 1: Read provided compound sentences and circle the word “and.” Worksheets 2 and 3: Combine two simple sentences to form a compound sentence using “and.” Worksheets 4 and 5: Break down compound sentences into two simple sentences. Features: Focused Sentence Practice: Activities aimed at mastering the use of “and” in compound sentences. Story-Based Engagement: Exercises inspired by Cave Baby to make learning fun and relatable. Differentiated Learning: Varied worksheets to cater to different learning needs. 5 Pages of Content: Ideal for classroom use, homework, or literacy centers. CAVE BABY SENTENCES WITH “AND” - COMPOUND SENTENCES WORKSHEETS
I Want My Hat Back Worksheets: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search with Answers
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I Want My Hat Back Worksheets: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search with Answers

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Engage your students with the fun and interactive “I Want My Hat Back: Crossword Puzzle with Answers”! This SIX-page resource is designed to enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension through an enjoyable activity centred around the beloved book by Jon Klassen. Number of pages: 6 Format: PDF What’s Included: Page 1: A crossword puzzle featuring vocabulary words based on character names from I Want My Hat Back. This activity helps students connect with the story while expanding their language skills. Page 2: Answers Page 3: A clue-based crossword where students read clues related to the story and write the corresponding answers. This page reinforces comprehension and critical thinking as they recall details from the book. Page 4: Answers Page 5: A search word puzzle featuring vocabulary words based on character names from I Want My Hat Back. Page 6: Answers Key Features: Target Age Group: Perfect for early learners and primary students (ages 3-8). Educational Value: Supports literacy development and encourages students to think critically about the characters and storyline. Easy to Implement: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or literacy centres. Why This Resource? Engaging Learning: Combines fun with education, making reading enjoyable for young learners. Promotes Vocabulary Growth: Helps students become familiar with character names and the context within the story. Versatile Use: Can be used in individual, pair, or group settings, adapting to your classroom needs. Bring the adventure of I Want My Hat Back into your classroom with this delightful crossword puzzle! Perfect for reinforcing key literacy skills in a creative way. I Want My Hat Back Worksheets: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search with Answers You’ll also love: I Want My Hat Back Bundle: Characters, Story Sequencing, Reading Comprehension, Word Order and More
I Want My Hat Back Activities - Bubbles of Speech, Dialogues, and Puppets
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I Want My Hat Back Activities - Bubbles of Speech, Dialogues, and Puppets

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I Want My Hat Back Activities - Bubbles of Speech, Dialogues, and Puppets This I Want My Hat Back activity pack features six printables designed to help children write engaging dialogues between the beloved characters from the story. Perfect for comprehension, predictions, and solving story resolutions, this resource fosters creative thinking and literacy development. Number of pages: 6 Format: PDF Key Features 4 pages of speech bubble worksheets for children to write dialogues between the bear and other characters. 2 pages of puppet printables for children to colour, cut out, and create their own dialogue puppets for interactive storytelling. Activities encourage role-play, character analysis, and problem-solving through storytelling. This printable resource is ideal for guided reading sessions, classroom lessons, or as a fun, hands-on activity at home. It is also an excellent tool for improving speech development and dialogue writing skills in young learners. Get your students excited about literacy with these creative and educational speech bubble worksheets and puppet-making activities! Thank you for stopping by – I hope you enjoy exploring these I Want My Hat Back activities!
Cave Baby Sorry Letter to Mum and Dad: Writing a Letter for KS1
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Cave Baby Sorry Letter to Mum and Dad: Writing a Letter for KS1

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Cave Baby Sorry Letter to Mum and Dad – 30 Pages of Varied Letter Formats for Differentiated Learning Discover 30 pages of engaging “Cave Baby Sorry Letter to Mum and Dad” templates, designed to enhance differentiated learning and cater to diverse interests. This resource includes varied letter formats and sample letters to inspire your students. Number of pages: 30 Format: PDF Activity Included: Write an Apology Letter as Cave Baby, expressing genuine regret for making a mess. Use contractions to make your letter feel more personal and realistic. Features: Diverse Letter Formats: Ideal for addressing different learning styles and preferences. Sample Letters: Provide clear examples to guide students in crafting their own apologies. Engaging Activity: Encourages creative writing and emotional expression. CAVE BABY SORRY LETTER TO MUM AND DAD