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.
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.
Celebrate The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) with a vibrant sugar skull colouring activity that combines creativity and maths! Students will love practising their counting skills while bringing their sugar skulls to life with bright colours.
Count by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s to colour each section in fun shades like blue, green, orange, and pink.
Add an extra challenge by colouring numbers multiple times!
This hands-on activity is perfect for engaging primary learners in maths while honouring the spirit of Día de los Muertos. It’s educational and fun!
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Counting Activity: Count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s Colouring Page
Unleash your students’ inner authors with this fun and engaging Story Writing Template for Kids! Designed for Grades 1-3, this resource includes two sets of 6-page Blank Story Booklet Templates that inspire young writers to craft their own stories. Each set comes in colorful and black-and-white versions, perfect for classroom or home use.
Students will love the opportunity to write and draw their own stories, combining text and illustrations to create their unique narratives. Whether it’s a personal narrative, creative fiction, or a retelling of a favorite story, these story worksheet templates are versatile and easy to use.
What’s Included:
4 sets of 6-page writing templates in the same format:
1 colorful set
1 black-and-white set
1 colorful set with the title “My First Book” on the lower side of the cover
1 black-and-white set with the title “My First Book” on the lower side of the cover
How to Use:
Print double-sided to create a seamless booklet or print each page separately and have students glue two pages together to form a storybook. Once assembled, students can step into the role of authors and illustrators, filling the booklet with their stories and drawings.
Use these templates for creative writing exercises, where students become the authors of their own stories.
Encourage students to illustrate their tales, developing both their writing and artistic skills.
Great for writing centers, literacy stations, or as a take-home project for young authors in the making.
Story Writing Template for Kids | Blank Story Booklet | Write and Draw Templates for KS1
Transform your classroom with our exciting Astro Girl-themed worksheets, designed to make learning engaging and fun for young learners. Whether you’re teaching story sequencing, vocabulary, grammar, or reading comprehension, these resources provide a creative way to enhance essential literacy skills. From sequencing activities that reinforce adverbs of time to noun and verb worksheets that solidify grammar understanding, each worksheet pack is crafted to support early literacy and writing development. Perfect for Year 1 and Year 2 students, these worksheets are ideal for teachers looking to enrich their lessons with dynamic and interactive content.
You will find:
Astro Girl Sequencing Worksheets: Teach story sequencing with 24 pages of colourful and black-and-white worksheets. Includes activities like cut and sequence with images, draw the sequence, and write the sequence using picture prompts. Perfect for practising adverbs of time such as First, Next, Then, After That, Finally, and Last.
Astro Girl Vocabulary and Sentences: Boost students’ vocabulary with engaging Astro Girl-themed worksheets. Includes activities for learning new words and creating sentences, enhancing both reading and writing skills. Great for early literacy and comprehension development.
Astro Girl Worksheets to Learn Nouns: Develop a solid understanding of nouns with these Astro Girl-themed worksheets. Activities cover common, proper, singular, and plural nouns, ideal for building a strong grammar foundation.
Astro Girl: Verb Power! Worksheets with Sentences: Learn about action verbs with the help of Astro Girl! These worksheets feature sentence-building activities to help students understand how to use verbs effectively, improving both grammar and writing skills.
Ken Wilson - Astro Girl Reading Comprehension Worksheets: Engage students with reading comprehension worksheets based on Ken Wilson’s Astro Girl. The questions are designed for levels ranging from beginner to intermediate.
Astro Girl Bundle: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Nouns, Verbs, and Reading Comprehension
Fall-themed CVC word worksheets and writing mats that your students will love, designed to practice short vowel sounds using fun Halloween visuals like hats, bats, and cats! Perfect for preschool to Grade 1 centers, these resources are ideal for phonics practice, literacy centers, or independent learning. Laminate them for durability and reuse them year after year!
What’s Included:
6 Printable CVC Word Activities for Differentiated Learning:
Printable 1: CVC Words & Matching Images
Printable 2: Halloween-Themed Images Only
Printable 3: Word List (cat, bat, hat, log, cap, bag)
Printable 4: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Write It)
Printable 5: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Draw It, Write It)
Printable 6: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Draw It, Write It, Create a Sentence)
Printables 7 & 8: CVC Word Worksheets to Make Words
These worksheets are perfect for reinforcing phonics skills, building vocabulary, and providing engaging practice for early readers, all while enjoying a fun seasonal twist!
Autumn CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats - Short Vowel Sounds with Halloween-Themed Visuals
Halloween-inspired CVC word worksheets and writing mats that your students will enjoy this autumn, designed to reinforce short vowel sounds with engaging Halloween visuals such as hats, bats, and cats! Perfect for preschool to Grade 1, these activities are ideal for phonics centers, literacy stations, or independent practice. Laminate them for long-lasting use and enjoy them year after year!
What’s Included:
6 Differentiated CVC Word Activities:
Printable 1: CVC Words with Matching Halloween-Themed Pictures
Printable 2: Halloween-Themed Images for Matching or Labeling
Printable 3: Word List (bat, web, bug, pot, bag and hat)
Printable 4: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Write It)
Printable 5: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Draw It, Write It)
Printable 6: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Draw It, Write It, Create a Sentence)
Printables 7 & 8: CVC Word Worksheets for Building Words
These engaging worksheets and activities are perfect for enhancing phonics skills, expanding vocabulary, and providing fun, seasonal practice for emerging readers!
Halloween CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats for Kids - Autumn-Themed Short Vowel Sounds
You’ll also love: Autumn CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats - Short Vowel Sounds with Halloween-Themed Visuals
Teach young learners about plant parts with this engaging Growing Plants Lesson Pack for Years 1-2! This comprehensive resource includes a 28-slide PowerPoint presentation with informative lesson slides, interactive activities, and visual learning tools. The pack also comes with 4 PDF worksheets to help pupils match and identify the different parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers) and understand their functions.
This plant anatomy lesson is perfect for use in the classroom or at home, helping pupils explore the basic structure of plants in a fun, interactive way. It’s ideal for teaching about roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and their roles in plant growth. The printable plant worksheets make it easy to reinforce learning, while the slides engage pupils through visual and hands-on activities. A perfect addition to any primary science curriculum, supporting hands-on learning approaches.
Growing Plants: Plant Parts - Lesson Slides and Worksheets for Years 1 and 2
Teach young learners about plant parts with this engaging Growing Plants Lesson Pack for Grades 1-3! This comprehensive resource includes a 28-slide PowerPoint presentation with informative lesson slides, interactive activities, and visual learning tools. The pack also comes with 4 PDF worksheets to help students match and identify the different parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers) and understand their functions.
This plant anatomy lesson is perfect for use in the classroom or at home, helping students explore the basic structure of plants in a fun, interactive way. It’s ideal for teaching about roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and their roles in plant growth. The printable plant worksheets make it easy to reinforce learning, while the slides engage students through visual and hands-on activities. A perfect addition to any elementary science curriculum, supporting NGSS Life Science standards and hands-on learning approaches.
Growing Plants: Plant Parts We Eat - Lesson Slides & Worksheets for KS1
Introduce your students to the wonders of geography with our “Label and Colour the 7 Continents” worksheets! This engaging resource is designed for young learners to explore and understand the seven continents through a variety of interactive activities.
What’s Included:
1 Colourful Worksheet: A vibrant, visually appealing worksheet that encourages children to label and colour each continent, making learning enjoyable and memorable.
4 Black-and-White Worksheets: Perfect for printing, these worksheets allow students to colour the continents while reinforcing their knowledge through labeling and matching exercises.
Activities Include:
Identifying and labelling the seven continents
Matching continents with their respective names
Creative colouring tasks that enhance engagement and retention
Educational Benefits:
Enhances Geography Skills: Helps children learn about the world’s continents, fostering an early interest in geography.
Develops Fine Motor Skills: Colouring and labelling activities promote hand-eye coordination and fine motor development.
Supports Differentiated Learning: The variety of worksheets caters to different learning styles and levels, ensuring that every child can participate and succeed.
Ideal For:
Primary classrooms
Homeschool environments
-Geography lessons or thematic units about the world
Usage Suggestions:
Use these worksheets as part of a geography lesson or unit focused on continents.
Ideal for individual or group work, making them perfect for learning centres or homework assignments.
Inspire your students’ curiosity about the world with these fun and educational worksheets! Add them to your teaching resources today!
Label and Colour the 7 Continents: Engaging Worksheets for Kids for Fun Geography Learning!
Explore the fascinating differences between fiction and non-fiction with our engaging worksheets, perfect for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 learners.
8 Pages of Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction Key Differences and Worksheets for KS1: This set includes 3 worksheets outlining the key differences between fiction and non-fiction, available in both colourful and black-and-white versions (the content remains the same, but the colours vary). Additionally, there are 2 colourful worksheets for sorting fiction vs. non-fiction books, and 1 black-and-white worksheet for writing the names of fiction and non-fiction books.
Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction Key Differences for KS2: Designed for older primary students, this set contains 2 worksheets highlighting the key differences between fiction and non-fiction, with one available in colour and one in black-and-white.
These worksheets provide an excellent way for children to understand and distinguish between these two categories of books, fostering their reading comprehension and classification skills.
Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction: Key Differences and Worksheets for Primary Students
Unlock your students’ imagination with this fun and interactive 3-page worksheet pack inspired by Stanley Stick! Designed to help children practice using the conjunction “and”, these engaging activities will develop their creative writing and sentence-building skills.
LI: I can use “and” to join sentences.
I can imagine what might happen in a story.
Page 1: Features a model sentence and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise to introduce children to writing compound sentences with “and.”
Page 2: A creative template with incomplete sentences and drawing boxes where students can imagine and draw their own magic stick.
Page 3: A template with drawing boxes and writing lines, encouraging students to create their own magic stick and write a compound sentence using “and.”
Extra Ideas that Students Love: Stanley Stick: My Magic Stick - Conjunction “and” Practice Templates
Let your students decorate their own sticks using craft supplies and write their unique sentences, labeling their sticks.
Engage in pretend play where students can act out their stick’s magical transformation.
Create a classroom display showcasing their imaginative sticks and sentences for everyone to enjoy!
This resource is perfect for developing early writing, imagination, and grammar skills. Great for use in literacy lessons, grammar practice, and creative writing workshops!
Stanley Stick: My Magic Stick - Conjunction “and” Practice Templates
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Stanley’s Stick Sequencing Worksheets: 37-Page Resource with Colorful and Black-and-White Activities
Boost critical thinking skills in Early Years and Primary students with this interactive 20-page “I See, I Think, I Wonder” Visible Thinking Routine resource. Available in both colourful and black-and-white printables, these worksheets are perfect for promoting observation, inquiry, and reflection. Use them for individual activities, classroom projections, or interactive wall displays to create a stimulating learning environment. This resource is ideal for teachers and homeschoolers looking to incorporate inquiry-based learning and critical thinking routines in early childhood education.
What “I See, I Think, I Wonder” Means:
I See: This part encourages students to make observations based on what they can see directly. It helps them focus on details and promotes careful observation. For instance, they might describe colours, shapes, or actions in an image or scenario.
I Think: This section prompts students to interpret their observations and make inferences. It allows them to express their thoughts and opinions about what they see, encouraging deeper thinking and reflection on the content.
I Wonder: This final component invites curiosity and questions. Students can share what they are curious about or what they would like to learn more about. It fosters a sense of inquiry and encourages exploration beyond immediate observations.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoy exploring these visual thinking routines!
I See, I Think, I Wonder | Visible Thinking Routine Displays and Worksheets - Colorful & B/W
Engage your students this holiday season with our Christmas Would You Rather Questions package! Perfect for interactive classroom activities, this resource is designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and holiday cheer.
The pack includes:
10 Festive Slides with colorful, Christmas-themed Would You Rather questions.
5 Customizable Templates for students to create their own questions.
10 Black-and-White Headers for easy printing and classroom use.
2 Worksheets to tally student responses and count the totals.
A detailed Activity Guide with ideas on how to incorporate Would You Rather questions into your classroom routines, such as morning meetings, writing prompts, and counting activities.
Available Formats:
PowerPoint (PPT)
PDF
How to Use These Resources?
10 Festive Slides with colorful, Christmas-themed Would You Rather questions.
-5 Customizable Templates for students to create their own questions.
-10 Black-and-White Headers for easy printing and classroom use.
-2 Worksheets to tally student responses and count the totals.
-2-Page Activity Ideas with ideas on how to incorporate Would You Rather questions into your classroom routines, such as morning meetings, writing prompts, and counting activities.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a great time exploring and using these fun Would You Rather Questions Activities in your classroom! Enjoy the festive learning experience!
Would You Rather Questions: Christmas Edition Slides, Templates and Printables
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
Prepare your classroom for a successful school year with our comprehensive “Back to School” Daily Calendar Displays! This versatile set includes vibrant and engaging printables for days, months, weather, seasons, years, and numbers, designed to create an interactive and educational calendar corner in your classroom.
Total Pages: 30 pages
Features:
Days of the Week
Months of the Year
Weather
Seasons
Years
Calendars (August to December2024)
Number Displays
Benefits:
Engagement: Captivating designs keep students interested and engaged.
Educational: Helps students understand and organize time, weather, and seasons.
Versatile: Suitable for various classroom settings and teaching styles.
Easy to Use: Print, cut, and display to create an organized and interactive calendar corner.
Ideal For:
Kindergarten and elementary teachers looking to set up an interactive and educational calendar display.
Homeschooling parents aiming to create a structured learning environment.
Anyone wanting to enhance their classroom’s visual and educational appeal.
Calendar 2024 Printable Free with How many days have you been in school this month? and attendance certificates.
13 freebie-pages of:
Calendar August 2024
Calendar September 2024
Calendar October 2024
Calendar November 2024
Calendar December 2024
50 Days Smarter Certificate
60 Days Smarter Certificate
70 Days Smarter Certificate
100 Days Smarter Certificate
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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
Enhance your classroom with these vibrant Cave Baby Adjectives and Nouns Posters! This set of 5 printables features characters from the beloved book Cave Baby and defines key adjectives and nouns in a fun, creative way. Each poster highlights important vocabulary connected to the story, making it an excellent resource for reinforcing language concepts. Perfect for young learners, these posters provide visual examples like “woolly mammoth” and “playful baby,” directly tied to Cave Baby’s adventures.
Number of pages: 5
Format: PDF
CAVE BABY ADJECTIVES AND NOUNS POSTERS
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
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
Enhance your classroom with our Cave Baby Worksheets Pack, designed to support differentiated learning. This comprehensive pack includes:
Cave Baby Sentences with “and”: Engage students with compound sentences worksheets that build their writing skills.
Cave Baby Punctuation Worksheet: Help students master punctuation with fun and interactive exercises.
Cave Baby Sorry Letter to Mum and Dad: Encourage empathy and writing practice with a creative sorry letter activity.
Cave Baby Story Sequence: Develop sequencing skills with visually appealing story sequence worksheets.
Cave Baby Adjectives and Nouns Posters
Cave Baby Punctuation
Contractions to help to write a Sorry Letter
Perfect for Year 1 learners and suitable for Year 2, these resources are aligned with key educational standards and are ideal for literacy centers, guided reading, and independent work. Bring the enchanting world of Cave Baby to your classroom and watch your students thrive!
Cave Baby Year 1 Worksheets and Posters Pack - Differentiated Resources
