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.
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!
Encourage positive self-talk and emotional growth this festive season with these Christmas Affirmation Cards and Colouring Pages for Kids! Designed for Early Years-Year 1, this set of 10 vibrant affirmation cards supports young children in building self-confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset—all in a cheerful, child-friendly style. These positive affirmation printables are ideal for fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) and creating a warm, supportive environment at home, in the classroom, or during counselling sessions.
Each card includes simple, child-friendly affirmations with charming Christmas-themed images, perfect for introducing young learners to the power of positive self-talk. Use these cards in multiple ways: display them as posters, incorporate them into morning routines, or allow children to choose a card each day for a mindful start.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Ideal for Early Years, Reception, and Year 1
Builds self-esteem and encourages positive thinking
Supports social-emotional development and classroom management
Easy-to-print format for posters or individual cards
Perfect for holiday-themed SEL activities or daily use
Give the gift of positive thinking this Christmas and help young children develop self-belief with these delightful affirmations. An excellent addition to any SEL, character education, or festive activity collection!
Thank you for visiting! I hope you enjoy exploring Positive Affirmations for Kids!
Positive Affirmation Cards and Christmas Colouring Pages for Kids | Self-Talk and SEL Printables
Get into the festive spirit with our Printable Christmas Symmetry Activity Book in Spanish! This interactive resource seamlessly integrates maths, art, and language learning as students delve into the concept of symmetry through delightful Christmas-themed worksheets.
Children will enjoy creating and completing symmetrical designs featuring popular holiday symbols such as árbol de Navidad (Christmas tree), estrella (star), and muñeco de jengibre (gingerbread man). Each of the 25 black-and-white worksheets not only reinforces counting skills but also encourages children to colour and unleash their creativity.
As students engage with these activities, they will enhance their Spanish vocabulary, discovering new words connected to the festive season. This resource is ideal for math centres, individual learning, or holiday-themed classroom activities, all while boosting fine motor skills and introducing fundamental geometry concepts in a fun and engaging way. With an attractive colourful cover and back cover included, this activity book is ready for use at home or in educational settings!
What’s Inside:
25 pages of Christmas-themed symmetry worksheets available in PDF format
A vibrant cover page and a back cover for a complete and professional-looking activity book
Simple yet captivating designs featuring beloved holiday icons like muérdago (mistletoe), copos de nieve (snowflakes), and Santa Claus
Spark creativity and learning in your classroom this holiday season with a unique maths experience that celebrates la Navidad while exploring simetría and expanding your students’ vocabulario en español! Perfect for teachers looking to incorporate festive educational activities that enhance both language skills and mathematical understanding.
Printable Christmas Symmetry Activity Book in SPANISH: Simetría en Navidad for Kids
Infuse your classroom with positivity and motivation with this Day of the Dead Theme Printable Positive Message Cards: Inspiring and Motivational Cards in Spanish set! This vibrant collection includes 20 unique, uplifting messages crafted to foster kindness and create a supportive atmosphere for your students. Each card is styled with a cheerful Bola Mágica theme, making them ideal for any occasion. The set also includes easy-to-follow printing and assembly instructions in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for all.
Printing Options: Choose the best option for your needs—print on bond paper for an economical choice, or select cardstock for added durability. For long-lasting use, consider laminating each card, making them ideal for daily selection. Simply print, cut, fold, and place the cards in a basket for students to choose a fun “Message of the Day” to help start each day with a positive mindset!
Perfect for:
Morning Meetings
Positive Reinforcement
Classroom Decorations
Student Motivation
Social-Emotional Learning Activities
These Positive Message Cards in Spanish are a versatile and engaging addition to your classroom routine, encouraging a culture of kindness and support among students. Bring positivity and inspiration into your classroom every day!
Positive Message Cards in Spanish: Inspiring and Motivational Cards - Day of the Dead Theme
Bring the spirit of Día de los Muertos to your classroom with this vibrant Sugar Skull Colouring Activity! This 1-page resource combines cultural celebration with a fun maths activity, making it ideal for students of all ages. Primary learners and older students alike will love practising multiples (2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s) while adding colour to each section of their calaveras in bright shades like blue, green, orange, and pink.
Learning Objectives:
Practise counting by multiples
Recognise maths patterns
Express creativity through cultural exploration
Whether you’re celebrating in a maths centre, incorporating it into cultural studies, or just having a bit of creative fun, this activity brings learning and tradition together!
Included:
Instructions for multiples counting
Calavera (sugar skull) colouring page
Suggested colour codes for each multiple
Suggested Uses:
Maths centres
Morning warm-ups
Día de los Muertos activities for all ages
Fast finisher activities
Supply teacher lesson plans
Teaching Tip: Encourage students to choose their favourite multiples and colours to create a unique and personalised display of colourful calaveras!
Calabera del Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skull Coloring Page in Spanish - Multiples (2s, 3s, 5s, 10s)
Engage your students this holiday season with our Halloween Would You Rather Questions package! Perfect for interactive classroom activities, this resource is designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and festive cheer.
The pack includes:
10 Festive Slides with colourful, Halloween-themed Would You Rather questions.
5 Customisable Templates to create your/your students’ 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 suggestions 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:
Morning Meetings: Start the day with a fun ‘Would You Rather’ question to engage students and foster connection.
Opinion Writing: Use the questions as writing prompts to help students express their thoughts and develop writing skills.
Interactive Games: Pair students up and let them take turns asking each other questions, promoting communication and active listening.
Maths Practice: Use tally marks or counting activities to track preferences and integrate maths into the fun.
Group Discussions: Spark meaningful conversations by encouraging students to explain their choices and practise reasoning.
And More: These versatile questions can be adapted for icebreakers, transitions, or even as brain breaks!
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a great time exploring and using these fun Halloween Would You Rather Questions Activities in your classroom! Enjoy the festive learning experience!
Would You Rather Questions: HALLOWEEN Edition - Slides, Templates and Printables - Fun Activities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Make learning fun with our Spanish Alphabet Ice Cream Cones! This printable resource features 37 pages of colorful ice cream cones displaying todas las letras del alfabeto en español (A to Z). Available in tres tamaños (three sizes), these cones are perfect for matching games, classroom decor, or visual reference.
Benefits:
Enhances letter recognition and familiarity with the abecedario en español.
Engaging design captures children’s attention.
Easy to print and use for educational activities at home or in the classroom.
Transform your teaching experience today with our Conos de Helado del Abecedario en Español! Download now and enjoy learning!
Spanish Alphabet Ice Cream Cones Printable - Abecedario en Español in 3 Sizes
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
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
Explore the wonders of botany with this comprehensive KS1 Science Unit on Growing Plants and Growing Seeds! This resource is perfect for young learners eager to understand the plant life cycle and the different parts of plants. With engaging slides and interactive worksheets, this unit promotes hands-on learning and critical thinking in science education.
What’s Included:
Growing Seeds Lesson Plan Slides and Assessment Worksheet:
This “Growing Seeds” lesson plan provides an engaging and easy-to-follow guide to teaching the plant life cycle. With 9 visually appealing slides and 1 comprehensive assessment worksheet, students will explore the stages of seed germination and plant growth.
Growing Plants: Plant Parts - Lesson Slides and Worksheets:
This resource includes a PowerPoint presentation filled with informative lesson slides, interactive activities, and visual learning tools. The pack also features 4 PDF worksheets to help students match and identify the different parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers) and understand their functions.
Growing Plants: Plant Parts We Eat - Lesson Slides & Worksheets:
Introduce your students to the fascinating topic of plant parts we eat with this engaging lesson pack for KS1! This resource includes 18 interactive lesson slides and an 8-page PDF filled with printable worksheets available in both colorful and black-and-white versions.
Year 1 Science Unit: Growing Plants and Growing Seeds - Slides and Worksheets
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!
Engage your students with this comprehensive lesson on plant geography! This resource includes 18 slides in a PowerPoint presentation and 6 worksheets in PDF format, designed to help students discover which continent each plant is native to.
Slide Overview:
Slide 1: Learning Objective: “Can I find out which continent each plant is native to?”
Slide 2: Introduction to Plant Geography: Explore the significance of plants in different regions.
Slides 3-5: Thinking Routines: Encourage critical thinking with “I see,” “I think,” and “I wonder” activities to foster student curiosity.
Slide 6: Interactive Online Game: Students will find out which continents various plants belong to.
Slide 7: Answers to the online game for self-assessment.
Slide 8: Learning Centers Activities: Suggested hands-on activities for independent or group work.
Slides 9 & 10: Continents Worksheets: Available in both colorful and black-and-white versions to cater to different learning styles.
Slide 11: Activity: Students will identify which continent each plant is native to.
Slides 12, 13 & 14: Worksheets with Answers: Students will find out the continent where each plant is located, complete with answer keys.
Slides 15 & 16: Creative Drawing Activity: Students will draw native plants and match them to their respective continents.
Slide 17: Reflection: “What have you learned?” prompts students to consolidate their learning.
Slide 18: Art Activity: How to Paint a Sunflower
This resource is perfect for reinforcing knowledge about plant geography while promoting engagement through various activities. Ideal for teachers looking to enhance their geography lessons, this package provides a complete, interactive learning experience for students!
Ideal for KS1 and KS2.
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Enhance your Year 4 students’ grammar skills with these comprehensive 2-page worksheets with answers! These grammar activities help students master proper nouns, common nouns, plural nouns, present simple tense (affirmative, negative, question forms), adjectives, and the possessive case ('s) while exploring themes of identity, diversity, and emotions.
What’s Included:
Part 1: Circle the proper nouns and underline the common nouns in each sentence.
Part 2: Write the correct plural form of each singular noun to complete the sentences.
Part 3: Fill in the blanks with the correct present simple tense form of the verb in brackets.
Part 4: Write questions using the present simple tense based on the given prompts.
Part 5: Complete the sentences with the correct negative form of the verb in brackets.
Part 6: Rewrite each phrase using the possessive form ('s) of the noun.
Part 7: Write about an emotion you felt and describe the moment using descriptive adjectives.
Part 8: Find and list as many adjectives as possible in the word search puzzle.
Year 4 Mastering Grammar Worksheets: Nouns, Present Simple Tense, Adjectives and Possessive Case
