Halloween Team Challenge Have some fun this Halloween with a class group challenge. See who will be the first to solve all 6 problems. This could be used with Escape the Room, or Breakout style lessons. This resource is differentiated for easy, medium and harder levels of challenges for each stage. As each team works out a problem, they receive a part of the puzzle, or can have their progress marked off on the score sheet provided. If you wanted to add a bonus challenge at the end, offer the groups the puzzle as a seventh activity. For durability, print the puzzle on cardstock and laminate. A great 'go to activity' which will last you for many Halloweens to come. You will receive a PDF with

This set of cards and teacher notes contains 24 Scenario cards with blank multicultural faces on them. They can be used laminated as playdough mats or to draw on with whiteboard markers. Googly eyes also work really well with this activity and a lot of fun (eye not included) You can use them as discussion starters shown on the whiteboard and discuss how each character would be feeling What would their faces look like? How would their eyes look? Would they have wrinkles on their forehead? Why or why not? How would their mouth look? I have included smaller versions of the cards so that students could use these in barrier games where one child makes a face, and then has to describe to a partner what their face looks like (there is a book or screen between them) This is a wonderful activity for talking and listening. Barrier games are a great way to encourage expressive and receptive language skills Scenarios include My best friend won’t play with me (male and female versions) My dog is sick I have a new baby sister I have a new baby brother I found $20 I am going to a birthday party I lost a tooth I won a race I lost a race My teacher gave me a sticker (male and female versions) I fell over in the playground I have no lunch I made a new friend (male and female versions) I missed the bus (male and female versions) I have a new friend I found a baby bird I fell off the monkey bars We are having pizza for tea I am getting a kitten

Spread the Joy with this Christmas Letter Writing Activity! Unlock the magic of the season in your classroom with our delightful Christmas Letter Writing Activity. This engaging and heartwarming experience allows students to express their holiday wishes and creativity through personalized letters to Santa or loved ones. Here’s how to make the most of this festive activity: Setting Up the Activity: Provide Variety: Offer a selection of diverse templates, each adorned with festive designs and themes. From letters to Santa to heartfelt notes to family and friends, cater to different preferences and occasions. Materials Needed: Ensure students have access to writing materials, including pens, pencils, markers, and any additional decorations or embellishments for their letters. Introduction to the Activity: Begin by introducing the Christmas Letter Writing Activity to your students. Share the purpose of the activity - a chance for them to share their holiday wishes, express gratitude, and showcase their unique writing styles. Encouraging Creativity: Freedom of Expression: Emphasize that this is a space for creativity. Encourage students to infuse their personalities into their letters, whether it’s through drawings, colors, or heartfelt words. Provide Inspiration: Share examples or prompts to spark their imagination. Discuss the elements that make a great Christmas letter - warm wishes, expressions of gratitude, and, of course, a touch of holiday magic. Flexible Use: Individual or Group Activity: Adapt the activity based on your classroom dynamics. Students can work individually to craft personal letters or collaborate on group projects, fostering teamwork and social interaction. Incorporate Technology: If available, consider integrating technology by allowing students to type and print their letters or even send them electronically to Santa or loved ones. Display Showcase: Create a festive display area where completed letters can be showcased. This not only adds a decorative touch to your classroom but also allows students to take pride in their creations. Share the Joy: Encourage students to share their letters with classmates or even organize a letter exchange. This promotes a sense of community and the joy of giving during the holiday season. Why Choose this Christmas Letter Writing Activity?

-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 :)

Do your students enjoy mindful coloring? Do you like to display positive quotes around your room to discuss with your students? This 24 page set has beautiful intricate designs, accompanied by quotes for you to discuss with your students. A mandala coloring page is a proven calming, and meditative coloring and art therapy. A Mandala coloring page is fun and provides a great way to relieve stress and relax. These designs can be used with pencils, watercolor pencils, gel pens, crayon and look stunning if a rainbow wash is applied all over the finished pieces. I encourage you to use the quotes as a talking point and a teachable moment as there is a lot to be gained by shifting the mindset of the students in your class. Quotes included in this pack are: It’s not about being the best, its about being better than you were yesterday. Believe that you can and you’re half way there I CAN train my brain to do this Today a reader, tomorrow a Leader Quitting is not an option Whether you think you can or think you can’t. You’re right Just because you haven’t found your talent, It doesn’t mean you don’t have one Don’t quit your day dream You can think you’re awesome, without thinking you’re better than Everybody You can be the SUNSHINE in someones day All things are DIFFICULT Before they get easy I haven’t failed, I’ve just found a lot of ways that don’t work Get ready. Get set. Learn!! Mistakes make a difference Courage is like a muscle, We strengthen it when we use it Every mistake you make is PROGRESS A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop We learn from failure not sucess A good attitude is contagious. Pass it on Failure is not the opposite of success. Its a part of it Don’t let a failure be an ending, Make it a beginning I’m not going to tell you it’s going to be easy. I’m going to tell you it’s going to be worth it Never give up If “Plan a” does not work, remember, there are still 25 more letters Options for using this resource: These make a wonderful display to decorate your room, and to impress any visitors to your class. The best part? This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. You will need a limited amount of art materials to complete the activities…markers, pencils, plain paper and a ruler are the basics. I promise you, your kiddos will become addicted to drawing these tricky illusions. They will beg you to do this activity repeatedly…guaranteed. You will receive a PDF version of this resource. Please ensure that you have the software to open such a file.

Do you need a fun and personalized Christmas craft that will brighten your room? Your kiddos will be begging to take them home to share. Have fun with this wonderful activity which your students will love as they cartoon themselves as Santa’s little helper. Choose from 6 fun character outlines (3 boys and 3 girls), choice of two hats if you prefer to use these instead, body parts and full instructions on assembly. Step by step instructions are included . The elves are large and require quite a bit of work. but they are worth it in the end because they create an awesome keepsake that parents will love! Hope you love it!! -View preview for complete information! These will make a wonderful display in your room and you could easily link this to a writing lesson e.g. My life as an elf, Letters to Santa, and all other elfy type activities and books. I have not known a class who don’t enjoy making these little guys and having a good giggle at the end results. A must do craft activity. You will receive a PDF with: Teacher instructions Selection of faces to choose from Elfie Body parts 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 :)

Do you struggle to get your students to write creatively in your literacy sessions? -This resource is designed to encourage reluctant writers to create their own characters using templates and scaffolds to help build vocabulary and utilise the senses and incorporate them into their writing. -The blank faces give students the opportunity to be creative with their characters and explore emotions, alongside heroes and villains. Encourage them to break with traditional stories and gender -Sterotyping… make the princess the villain in your story, or create an angry cinderalla…who is not at all happy about being treated the way that she is that she starts to think about revenge. -Students can have great fun with these activities, and creative with their drawings. This results often in often funny and engaging stories which students love to share with their peers. Enjoy this resources, and be sure to look for the other scaffolded writing resources that I have available in store. What people are saying about this resource Great way to work on creative writing! Love that it can be on the computer or printed out to address all learning styles and needs!!! My own kids are having fun with this. I can’t wait to do it with my students next year when I do our Fractured Fairy Tales Unit. My students loved this interactive resource. It was rigorous enough and met the standard. My students loved this resource so helpful for their understanding of what they needed to do. Thank you; Helps my daughter to be inspired to write creative stories. If you enjoyed this resource, then you may like to look at these resources What is covered in this resource? Beautiful images with a list of suggested vocabulary -Sentence Starters -Templates to scaffold writing ideas -Positive and Negative character trait list -Beggining, middle , end planning sheet -Character Trait Planner -Character planning sheet and checklist (11 characters to choose from) -Blank Characters for coloring Please download the preview and watch the video to view a sample of the included pages. 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 :)

Sensory details include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Writers employ the five senses to engage a reader’s interest. If you want your writing to jump off the page, then bring your reader into the world you are creating. When describing a past event, try and remember what you saw, heard, touched, smelled, and tasted, then incorporate that into your writing. Sensory details are used in any great story, literary or not. Think about your favourite movie or video game. What types of sounds and images are used? What do your favourite characters taste, smell, and touch? Without sensory details, stories would fail to come to life. When sensory details are used, your readers can personally experience whatever you’re trying to describe, reminding them of their own experiences, giving your writing a universal feel. A universal quality is conveyed when the writer can personally connect with the readers. Another note about sensory details: there is no one sense that’s more important than another. It all depends on the scene you’re trying to create. However, imagery, the sight sense, is a common feature in vivid writing. You will receive a zip file containing a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource. Each image is presented in A full page image A full page image with sensory prompts Planning Template Draft writing Template Lined Paper

This set of cards and teacher notes contains 24 Scenario cards with blank multicultural faces on them. They can be used laminated as playdough mats or to draw on with whiteboard markers. Googly eyes also work really well with this activity and a lot of fun (eye not included) You can use them as discussion starters shown on the whiteboard and discuss how each character would be feeling What would their faces look like? How would their eyes look? Would they have wrinkles on their forehead? Why or why not? How would their mouth look?I have included smaller versions of the cards so that students could use these in barrier games where one child makes a face, and then has to describe to a partner what their face looks like (there is a book or screen between them) This is a wonderful activity for talking and listening. Barrier games are a great way to encourage expressive and receptive language skills Scenarios include My best friend won’t play with me (male and female versions) My dog is sick I have a new baby sister I have a new baby brother I found $2 I am going to a birthday party I lost a tooth I won a race I lost a race My teacher gave me a sticker (male and female versions) I fell over in the playground I have no lunch I made a new friend (male and female versions) I missed the bus (male and female versions) I have a new friend I found a baby bird I fell off the monkey bars We are having pizza for tea I am getting a kitten#sizzlinsummerpk2

A Social Narrative is an effective way to teach children how to navigate a new situation, such as starting school or preschool or in this instance, safely crossing the road. Social Narratives can help children understand what to expect at school or preschool and they can be used to support orientation, which is particularly useful when children and families are not able to be on-site.  Encouraging children to try using independence in problem solving in situations where safety is a prime concern, is a common social skill that needs to be frequently addressed.  As educators we need to explicitly teach these skills. This story can be used to help children to broaden their confidence, and to make safe and independent choices when crossing the road.

Do you need a set of Real life Pictures for Number talks in your classrooms? Then this is the set for you The value of using authentic images in your math lessons and rotations-Mathematics educators have long known that engaging students in visual representations of mathematics is extremely helpful for their learning. Utilizing imagery and visual memory can be very helpful when learning mathematics such as proportions. A single picture can help a student define and remember a concept, or it can even help them to recall the steps required to compute a problem. -Students need daily opportunities to engage with mathematical ideas in purposeful and playful ways. -They provide time for authentic, independent practice that connects to what they have learned through whole class quality instruction. -Students need opportunities to develop the core and curricular competencies. Through the ‘doing’ of the mathematics, students will be building their confidence of themselves as mathematicians and seeing the connection of mathematics to  their world. -They give students choice, which increases motivation and fosters a positive disposition towards Mathematics. -They give teachers an opportunity to meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide explicit instruction, engage in guided math, and/or have conferences. The images are divided into 5 sets with teaching suggestions for each one. -Set 1- Arrays and Multiplication. Tesselations -Set 2- Working mathematically -Set 3- Growing Patterns -Set 4- Estimation -Set 5 - Shape and Design -Set 6- Graphing and interpreting data from images -Set 7- Coordinates and mapping What people have said about this product Extremely satisfied "We used this resource to get students in a routine during the beginning of math sessions during virtual learning. I post the picture and ask the students, “What do you see?” They describe the objects, count them, talk about patterns and many other mathematical concepts and ideas. It’s great to get kids talking to each other and warmed up for the day. " “This is a great and engaging resource to review Math concepts!” "This was very helpful but also challenging " -The best part? This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. 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 set comprises a Powerpoint and PDF presentation with teacher notes to accompany them 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 :)

Have fun with this Easter Flipbook full of activities across different subject areas. Make an accrostic, write about Easter celebrations in your family, Colour by number (both AUS,UK and US versions in this pack), design your own Easter egg, use pattern and design in the word EASTER. Race to see who can make the most words from the word CELEBRATE Guaranteed to keep busy minds active, simply cut along the lines and staple together Brain Breaks and early Finishing or extension activities with an Easter Theme A Selection of games for numeracy and literacy to use as warm ups, brain breaks or extension activities for fast finishers. Easter 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.

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.

Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity to reinforce doubles and near doubles facts? -This product is perfect for teaching your students doubles facts, doubles plus one, -The product includes: fun coloring sheets in both UK and US spelling versions complete with answer sheets -Learning by coloring is a non threatening way to practice number facts, and the answer keys let your kiddos know straight away that they are correct. -These would be suitable for kinder to grade 2 depending on the ability of your students. Ideal for use with fast finishers homework tasks math centres extension tasks Substitute or Relief teachers will love these as much as their students What is included in this pack? -There are 12 different designs to choose from and vary in complexity from double 2’s to double 12’s -UK and US spelling -Answer sheets included What people are saying about this resource This was a great and quick activity to do for an informal assessment. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I really loved this resource, however it was a little too hard for my class at the time of year that it was given… really like it and recommend it! WOW!! This is an amazing resource. Cute product. My student is obsessed with cats and enjoyed coloring them. My students loved it and begged for more. 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 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 beach for clues that will help you find the correct codes to unlock each puzzle. Each clue will bring you one step closer to unlocking the clues and heading home from your holiday paradise . When you find them add your codes to the Locks . Be sure to use CAPITAL LETTERS This pack includes worksheets and task cards in case you do not have access to the internet. Recording sheets are included as are images of each of the puzzle cards.Please be sure to watch the video to see everything that is included

A social narrative is a short and simple story that helps children, especially those with special needs, understand and navigate different social situations or behaviors. It uses clear language and visuals to teach important lessons, written in collaboration with a speech therapist. The story “Not Always Winning - It’s Okay to Lose” is designed to help children learn that losing is okay and that winning isn’t the only important thing. Through relatable examples and easy-to-understand words, the story explains that trying your best is what matters most, and that it’s normal to have feelings like disappointment or frustration when you don’t win. The story teaches that losing can be a valuable learning experience. It shows that everyone, including grown-ups, sometimes doesn’t win, and that having fun and being a good sport are more important than winning. The story encourages children to celebrate their small victories, support others when they win, and understand that both winning and losing teach us important lessons. In a gentle and reassuring way, this social story helps children embrace the idea that it’s okay not to win every time. It promotes a positive outlook on competition, builds resilience, and encourages empathy and good sportsmanship. What is a Social Story? Short, simple stories for children, especially those on the autistic spectrum. Helps children understand social situations and behaviors. “Not Always Winning - It’s Okay to Lose” Teaches children that losing is okay and winning isn’t everything. Easy-to-understand language and visuals for clarity. Key Messages: Trying your best is important. Feeling sad or frustrated when losing is normal. Learning from losing is valuable. Highlights: Everyone, including grown-ups, sometimes doesn’t win. Having fun and being a good sport matter more than winning. Celebrating small victories is encouraged. Benefits: Positive outlook on competition. Builds resilience and coping skills. Encourages empathy and good sportsmanship. Why Use This Resource? Promotes healthy attitudes towards winning and losing. Helps children embrace life’s challenges positively. Preview Content: Introduction to the concept of losing and its importance. Examples of feelings children might have when they lose. Encouragement to learn from both winning and losing. Overall Impact: Prepares children for various life situations. Fosters a well-rounded emotional development. Conclusion: “Not Always Winning - It’s Okay to Lose” is an engaging and insightful social story that helps children learn valuable life lessons about winning, losing, and the importance of trying their best.

The Island, by John Heffernan is a wonderful story about a blind boy who sees the beauty of the island he lives on, while the people around him cannot see it. A fantastic story with a link to a narration by the author. Some great links to accelerated literacy activities, and the theme of this booklet investigates our oceans and the threats to our marine life. Lots of links across all KLA's with a fully interactive timetable which links to my pinterest board. A free resource from GoTeachThis and Ripper Reading Resources, makes this amazing value for money and such a time saver. Stage 3 bundle is also available. This resource could be differentiated for use with year 5 To use this resource effectively you need to explore all of the links provided and tailor make the suggested activities to suit your teaching style and the learning needs of your student.s All of the hard work searching the internet for inspiration and resources has been done for you. The suggested timetable has interactive links to my Pinterest board, so that your resources will continue to grow as more pins are added. Within the book there are over 60 links to websites, and for those of you who follow my 'Surviving Casual Teaching' Facebook group, you will know that I have a good working knowledge of helpful teaching resources. I recommend that you buy copies of the picture books for days when you may not have IWB capability.You can never have enough picture books in your life!!!

SPELLING TERM 4 GRADE 2 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. Week 1 Initial wh - pattern Week 2 Final digraph –nk Week 3 Final blend – lt Week 4 Words with the suffix – ly Week 5 Words with the suffix – er Week 6 Words with the suffix – ful, full Week 7 Words with the suffix – able Week 8 Words with the suffix – est Week 9 Words with the suffix – ness Week 10 Final – sion/-tion Use this resource for… ✔ Homework ✔ Morning Work ✔ Literacy Centres ✔ Early Finisher Tasks ✔ Spelling Intervention ✔ Distance Learning #Behaviourmanagement #reliefteachingsurvivalkit #reliefteachingideas #reliefteachingbundle #substituteteacherideas #backtoschool #bestresourceever #subtub #substituteteacher #reliefteacher #classroomorganisation #spelling #term4 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 :) As always, please contact me with any questions! 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

SPELLING TERM 4 GRADE 5 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. Week 1 Sight words, prefix dis- Week 2 Sight words, prefix in- Week 3 Sight words, prefix ob- Week 4 Sight words, prefix sub- Week 5 Sight words, suffix -ology Week 6 Sight words, Greek root aero Week 7 Sight words, Greek root ambi Week 8 Sight words Week 9 Greek roots audi/astro Week 10Greek roots graph/fract Use this resource for… ✔ Homework ✔ Morning Work ✔ Literacy Centres ✔ Early Finisher Tasks ✔ Spelling Intervention ✔ Distance Learning #Behaviourmanagement #reliefteachingsurvivalkit #reliefteachingideas #reliefteachingbundle #substituteteacherideas #backtoschool #bestresourceever #subtub #substituteteacher #reliefteacher #classroomorganisation #spelling #term4 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 :) As always, please contact me with any questions! 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

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