Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
2 dimensional shape worksheets - Do you need a quick print and go pack of 2d worksheets that are differentiated, have an answer key and could stretch over a whole year? This 131 page pdf product has a teacher assessment included and plenty of different, fun activities. Suitable for Pre-Primary (foundation), Grade 1 and 2 students. Edited 6/3/24
2 dimensional shape worksheets includes;
contents page with clickable links (find your content quicker!)
circle and find the real shapes 8 pg
shape finds 15 pg
shape hunts (in your classroom or home) 5 pg
trace and draw shapes 6 pg
match shapes to the name 4 pg
cut and paste shape names to the shapes 4 pg
trace shape names and draw the shapes 5 pg
shape trace, colour and count 4 pg
shape sorting 2 pg
shape describing 3 pg
shape mazes 3 pg
teacher checklists 6 pg (name/describe) differentiated (e.g. basic or complex)
whole class checklists added (fits 12 students per page)
answer key
mostly black and white pages (find the real shapes has colour and some answer key pages have some colour)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you.
Kind regards,
Jennifer
3d shape powerpoint - Using the correct 3D shape names, vocabulary and describing them can be tricky for students (and even adults who have forgotten such things!). This lesson explains all concepts for you in an easy step-by-step manner. PowerPoint lesson with 134 slides. Edited (7/3/24).
3d shape powerpoint includes;
Shapes included - sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism, square-based pyramid, triangular pyramid, triangular prism, hemisphere, hexagonal prism, hexagonal pyramid, octagonal prism, octagonal pyramid, pentagonal prism
Vocabulary explained - vertex, vertices, edge, face, prism
Activities - guessing game, drawing shapes and shape hunts
Partner discussion slides
Checking for understanding slides
Extension idea slides 3x
Success criteria and learning outcomes provided
When you use the lesson in slide show mode and press the space key or mouse button, some answers (words or pictures) will appear. You may wish to go through this first but it is very easy to just use!
Suitable for grades one and two but could be used for pre-primary if they are ready for extension and learning 3d shape names, or grade three students as a revision and daily warm-up to more complex geometrical lessons!
A great lesson to use for your own class (in school), as a homeschooler or leave for a relief teacher.
Enjoy!
anzac-day-lessons Grab this prepared ANZAC PowerPoint lesson. Covers the topic of ANZAC history in a simplified manner for primary school students. Includes photographs. 75 slides.
anzac-day-lessons includes;
learning intentions
success criteria
tune in
lesson content
real photographs
background knowledge
current ways to acknowledge anzacs
checking for understanding questions
thinking points to consider
please note: when you press the mouse click, space or enter bar, some letters or words will appear (use in slideshow mode)
choose the amount of slides you wish to cover with your class prior to the lesson
75 slides includes cover pages
I hope you find this useful.
alternative pronunciation word lists and word cards - Alternative Pronunciations for graphemes can be a tricky concept to teach! This pack includes word lists, a lesson plan, small word cards (for word sorting), reading and spelling tests and awards.
alternative pronunciation word lists and word cards includes;
Graphemes covered: I, o, c, g, u, ow, ie, ea, er, a, y, ch, ou, e, s, ss, ear, or, ere, wh and t
Lesson plan - one lesson for one grapheme and then adapt to other graphemes
How to use this pack and follow up ideas
Small word cards (print, cut and laminate)
Word lists - compilation and small cards to fit into your photo boxes
Spelling and reading assessments - for each grapheme
Summative reading and spelling assessment
Student awards for each grapheme taught
Quick links page
281 pages pdf (includes cover pages)
I have used these cards with my Grade 2 class and they love doing word sorting! It’s a great interactive hands on activity for them.
3d shape attributes worksheets - Want a differentiated worksheet pack that covers three-dimensional shape names, descriptions and includes a variety of activities? This 95 page printable product requires zero prep. Teacher checklists are included and an answer key!
3d shape pdf includes;
cut and paste shape names
sorting shapes by stack or roll and curved and flat properties
shape drawing pages (trace and draw)
shape draw compilation
tick the correct shape description (e.g. curved vs flat and vertices)
write your own shape descriptions (includes useful words)
draw a line to match shapes
shape hunts
cube or cylinder?
cuboid or sphere?
shape patterns (drawn and real) continue them
write the name of the shape under real objects
tick the correct shape name
shape colour and count
venn diagrams
same and different
How many vertices, edges & faces (2x worksheets)
answer key
teacher checklists x4
questions numbered
95 pages includes cover page and answer key. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I have a 3d shape powerpoint lesson that goes well with this resource!
Updated *23/10/24 (Includes one additional teacher checklist and all questions for students are numbered).
Adding problems for 1st graders - Do you want a no prep bundle of addition worksheets to cover you for a whole year? This product is a massive 197 (this includes the answer key) page worksheet bundle. Differentiated options are included and a variety of addition strategies are included. Designed for grade 1 students. These are high-quality worksheets with specific outcomes in mind.
It includes:
Answer key (this will save your time)
197 pages (includes cover pages and answer key)
Types of activities - count the collection (of pictures), vertical problems, horizontal problems, number stories, calculator sums, missing addends, adding 0, 10 and 20 to a given number and more
Strategies - using a number line, counting pictures (or using counters), counting on, using a 100’s chart, partitioning numbers, finding the ten, doubling and more
Differentiated pages - activities are differentiated by using smaller numbers (for the same concept) and sometimes having less problems to a page.
Show the page on your smart board and work through the sums together (I can do this with a pdf document on the smart board and most have this capacity)
Show the answer key on your smart board and have students partner mark to further save your time and discuss the answers together in your class (number talks!)
Can be used for struggling Year 2 students or for early morning revision for Year 2 students (I do this in my own Year 2 classroom!)
This product can last you one year if you are also covering other mathematical concepts in the curriculum (e.g. geometry, measurement, data).
This is a digital product (not a hard copy).
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). A4 product but can be enlarged to A3.
This is a very handy resource for differentiated learning centres or morning number practise!
Teach the strategy and then follow up with the worksheet!
Aligns to the Australian Curriculum: AC9MIN02, MC(MIN04, AC9MIN05.
Aligns to the W.A. Curriculum: Year 1 - Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies, including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
I hope you find this useful.
2D shapes with example - Want a great lesson to teach 20 2d shapes with clarity? Grab this direct instruction lesson. Covers 20 shapes. Choose how many shapes you wish to teach and how much description you wish to cover. A very interactive and engaging lesson. Updated *4th August, 2024. Now includes 243 slides.
2D shape properties powerpoint includes;
2d shapes included; circle, square, triangle, oval, star, rhombus, crescent, heart, hexagon, pentagon, octagon, rectangle, trapezoid, parallelogram, semi circle, decagon, heptagon, nonagon, hendecagon, dodecagon
learning intentions, success criteria and tune in
shape name slides (look and say together)
shape property vocabulary slides * now includes number prefixes
shape properties of each shape explained
shape sort activity
who has the shape?
real world shape pictures section
shape hunt activity
how many sides?
how many corners?
curved or straight?
fun check for understanding activity (e.g. name this shape and guess my shape!)
activities for the class (e.g. draw this shape, make this shape from play doh)
When you purchase this product you will receive a link to dropbox (download, save and use!). If you do not have dropbox, simply create an account for free!
Please check the slideshow first. Use in slide show mode. When you press the space bar, arrow or mouse button, some words will appear. Use the shape sort outside of slideshow mode.
fun facts about possums - PowerPoint lesson with 76 slides. Photographs and clipart used. A great lesson to engage student learning about Australian possums.
fun facts about possums includes;
79 slides (includes cover pages)
learning intentions & success criteria
habitat
diet
appearance
movement
sound
threatened by…
fun facts
how they are different to opossums
Aboriginal symbol for possum tracks
check for understanding
Enjoy this lesson.
r rr wr rh powerpoint lesson - If you are teaching grapheme alternatives in phonics, this will help make your life easier. This is all done for you. A powerpoint lesson that covers the graphemes; r, rr, rh and wr. 188 slides.
r rr wr rh powerpoint lesson includes;
learning intentions and success criteria
tune in
word level reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words (underlined for you)
phonic dictation
word building
word sorting
graphemes listed and sorted as an example
check for understanding
engaging slides
188 slides in total (includes cover page)
I use this lesson to introduce the concepts (alternative graphemes are representing the one sound) and then as a warm-up!
direct instruction format
tried and tested in my own class (Year Two)
Enjoy!
Kind regards,
Jennifer
neon-classroom-theme - Grab this 247 page printable and editable PDF document to brighten up your room. Such great value. Read on to see what is included:
A-Z A4 posters
Small letter cards
Small number cards - 1-100 and symbols
Small letter cards to trace
Welcome banners
Room banner
Positive quote posters
birthday charts
name badges (several to choose from)
classroom labels (long and small)
checklist templates
timetable template
desk strips
days of the week and months
subject book covers (colour and black and white)
certiticate templates
news roster
special event posters
parent note template
and more!
Please check your printer settings prior to printing. I hope you enjoy this product.
diy-class-decor is a “lego-like” themed pack of printable resources to jazz up your classroom in minutes! Contains a massive 171 pages of printable pdf pages and editable options to suit your specific needs.
diy-class-decor pack includes:
171 pages (includes cover pages)
name badges (different options)
Welcome banner and also welcome posters
days of the week & months
timetable
class jobs
to do list
subject cover pages
teacher cover pages
teacher check list
look at our work (different styles)
certificate template
desk strips (includes a-z and numbers 1-20)
letters a-z small size to use as decoration or flashcards
numbers 1-100 (plus symbols) use as decoration or flashcards or in a learning centre!
theme based reminders (Happy Easter, Halloween, BIrthday and Merry Christmas)
birthday chart
and more
Enjoy. Kind regards.
glass activity bundle A pack of 5 products for the price of 4! Covers the science topic of glass for early primary years. Includes a PowerPoint lesson, activity pack, colour in pages, stained glass alphabet chart and a glass themed science word wall pack (with games).
Includes:
5 products for the price of 4 (one is free)
Glass PowerPoint Lesson 108 slides (beautiful photography in slides)
Glass activity workbook (discovery walk templates, glass description template, writing frameworks, sentence frameworks and more) - 69 page pdf
Glass science word wall visuals (word cards, picture cards, 3 games and a sort) - 37 page pdf
Stained glass alphabet colour in booklet (upper, lower and combined, numbers 0-10 & punctuation marks) - 99 pages pdf
Stained glass alphabet wall chart (upper, lower and combined, numbers 0-10 & punctuation marks) - 99 pages pdf
If you have not taught the topic of glass before, this is a great unit to start with.
To open a zip folder on my macbook air, I double click and it opens. Other computers may have different procedures.
Thanks.
ocean-themed-classroom-decorations A stunning bundle of ocean-themed classroom resources to set your classroom (and teacher resources) up for the year ahead.
ocean-themed-classroom-decorations includes;
A4 A-Z alphabet chart
A4 numbers 1-10 chart
Welcome banners x3
Ahoy banner x1
18 welcome to our class posters to choose from
13 beautiful inspiration posters
full calendar - days of the week, months, seasons, dates, years, calendar prompts (today is, yesterday was, tomorrow will be, the season is…)
student desk strips (with alphabet and number line 1-20) - editable to write student name on and non-editable (write on)
student drawer labels (editable and non-editable)
student badges (editable and non-editable)
area posters - large and small (small to fit the ikea standing frames) - e.g. lighthouse table, row boat table, seashore table…
Star of the day/week certificates
birthday certificates
student certificate
subject book covers
classroom work labels (e.g. look at our writing, our math work, parent notices)
learning intentions, success criteria, learning goals and more
behaviour chart set up
classroom rules
classroom jobs - posters and badges
teacher checklists
teacher to do lists
classroom labels (e.g. paper, pencils, writing books, homework, erasers, library books, fiction books, non-fiction books, stem, fine motor, and so much more)
teacher labels (e.g. marking, to do, filing, week prep, term prep, sub information, referrals and more)
more not listed…
please note: editable pages will use the fonts you have on your own computer!
Please adjust the printer settings to print accurately (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
327 pages - includes cover pages
Please provide a review on this product (even a quickie!). Let me know how you found it with your class. Thanks for your support.
ocean-alphabet - A4 sized a-z alphabet posters that include the capital, lower case letter for each letter of the alphabet, a word and a picture.
3 different styles to choose from
NSW foundation font for letters and words used
colour product
use to display as an alphabet chart or as a flashcard initial sound recall or phonic recall tool
please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area).
please review this product to show your support.
83 pages pdf format
Thank you.
ocean-alphabet A SET of a-z alphabet posters in 3 different styles with ocean animals. Such a cute and engaging display. 83 page pdf printable product.
ocean-alphabet-poster includes;
A4 sized a-z alphabet posters that include the capital, lower case letter for each letter of the alphabet, a word and a picture.
3 different styles to choose from
NSW foundation font for letters and words used
colour product
use to display as an alphabet chart or as a flashcard initial sound recall or phonic recall tool (excluding /sh/ for shark)
please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area)
please review this product to show your support
83 pages pdf format
Thank you!
lesson-on-st-patrick’s-day Are you unsure how to explain the history behind St. Patrick’s Day? This is a great PowerPoint lesson that briefly explains the history behind St. Patrick’s Day in a fun way. 51 slides. Years K-6.
lesson-on-st-patrick’s-day includes;
the background behind St. Patrick’s Day
where Ireland is located
tune in
learning intentions
success criteria
content - background, current celebrations, objects
checking for understanding
reflect - discussion points
engaging clipart
real photographs
51 slides includes cover pages
I hope you find this useful for your classroom! Enjoy.
fun-facts-about-western-australia Not sure where to begin when teaching the facts on W.A.? This is a 70 slide PowerPoint that includes information that your students will love to know! For years 1-3.
facts-on-western-australia includes;
background information on Western Australia
places in Western Australia
state emblems
animals found in Western Australia
resources in Western Australia
explicit and clear lesson design - learning intentions, success criteria, content and checking for understanding (answers provided)
real photographs included
this is all done for you!
specifically relates to content in ACARA (& W.A. HASS geography curriculum for Grade 2) - use for any year level though!
encourages students to learn about their own state (or neighbouring states if living out of this state!)
Please note: when you click the arrow or space bar (in slide show mode) some text boxes will appear.
australian-powerpoint A huge 134 slide PowerPoint lesson covering so many aspects about Australia. Get your lesson from an Aussie teacher! This lesson will save you so much time. For Pre-Primary to Year 6 students.
australian-powerpoint includes;
background information (maps, flag, states, capital cities, traditional custodians)
learning intentions and success criteria
content;
places
animals
people
activities
food
money
slang
plants
animals
resources
checking for understanding questions at end
134 slides (includes cover pages)
please note: when you click the arrow or space bar (in presentation mode) some arrows and words may appear
read and go (this is all done for you)
menu at beginning to jump to the section you want to go to
includes photographs
Enjoy, kind regards
Jennifer @teachnchatter
birthday charts for classroom Need a birthday display but don’t have time to cut complicated pieces? Grab this really easy birthday display to print and go pack. There is no complicated cutting here, just print as whole pages, laminate, grab a whiteboard marker and go. Includes what age the student is and the twelve months of the year to write the birthdays onto.
This is a great math activity to discuss who is which age, what age they will turn next year, the months of the year and the most popular age. 33 page printable product.
birthday charts printable includes;
11 age posters on cakes with the correct age candles (e.g. We are 1, We are 2, We are 3) - write the students names on to show who is that age
12 balloons to represent the months of the year (just grab a whiteboard marker to write the names of the student born in each month)
BONUS: Happy Birthday posters
Age discussion prompt poster!
33 pages includes cover pages
Instructions included
**classroom flower decorations **Struggling with classroom behaviour management and need to focus on the positive? Kindness lesson with interactive bulletin board display. A great way to focus on the POSITIVE behaviours seen in your class. Also links social skills to a flower theme. Lesson, display visuals and how to use the product. 50 page product.
classroom flower decorations includes;
lesson - kindness and the link to ‘How to fill your bucket’ and how we can make our flowers bloom
how to use this product
lesson follow ups (4/5 follow up lesson ideas)
discuss the words: kind, encouragement, compliment, unkind
kind and unkind statements to sort
printable flowers for students
teacher checklist for social skills taught in lesson (and can be used as an ongoing checklist)
display board colour posters and cute pictures
use as an ongoing display board and positive encouragement focus
50 pages - includes cover pages
select your printer options (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area)
trialled and tested in my own class (kids are motivated!)
Enjoy. My class have loved creating this and engaging in it. BONUS point? It also looks great in your classroom!
Kind regards, Jennifer