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.
subitising - This is a pack of subitising activities. Includes games, worksheets and flashcards. 58 page pdf document. Colour and black and white options.
subitising pack includes:
game boards - sort two or three cards
flashcards - use for game or alone
make copies of flashcards and use for snap games
worksheets - draw a line from quantity to number, order three cards, order large quantities without counting
includes dice arrays, ten frames, pictures, blocks
differentiated from kindergarten, pre-primary and year one
colour and black and white options
subitising is an essential skill to learn in the early childhood years
Enjoy!
alphabet-flashcards-printable - This is a combined back of letter posters AND flashcards. Includes two different font types (New South Wales Foundation font and dyslexia friendly font). Simple black and white design to match any classroom decor and save on printing ink!
alphabet-flashcards-printable - includes;
A4 posters (2 sets)
small flash cards (3 sets - lowercase, uppercase & combined lower/upper) in two different font types!
Massive value. Great for school, home, tutoring and speech therapists.
Please check your printing settings prior to printing.
Kind regards,
Jennifer @teachnchatter
valentine’s-day-printable-sheets Grab this easy print and go pack of 82 pages in pdf form. Covers English, Math and Art. Also includes some sneaky cute colour in pages just for fun. Very cute clip art and great learning activities.
valentine’s-day-printable-sheets pack includes:
list writing pages (e.g. ‘Things I love about myself’)
letter writing templates
card templates (colour and black and white options)
persuasive writing topics
sentence frameworks with and/because
phonics - initial sounds v/l and word sort for v/ve
addition worksheets (different levels)
number estimation (two different pages)
pattern worksheets (differentiated)
heart shape completion drawing (two options)
art - mix different shades of red and pink
art - collage heart shape
Please check your printer setting prior to printing.
Thank you for your support and HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
basic-needs-of-plants A Biological Sciences PowerPoint that teaches young students what plants need to live and grow. 53 slides and includes beautiful photography and some clipart.
basic-needs-of-plants includes:
direct instruction lesson format
53 slides - this includes cover pages
tune in
we are learning to…
reminder - what living things are and what they need
content - what plants need on each page and photography to show
think, pair & share slide
revise
check for understanding - when you ask a question you press the mouse or space/arrow key and the answer will pop up (words)
other activity ideas to follow on with
Thank you. I hope your students enjoy this lesson!
St.-Patrick’s-Day-Coloring-Book - An activity book for St. Patrick’s Day -
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Book - includes:
105 pages
color in pages
addition
subtraction
patterning
handwriting/tracing
writing activities
art activities (colour mixing and so forth)
very cute clipart!
differentiated tasks!
Massive value pack. Print for each child or just print pages as required.
important story elements - A story element prompt pack with posters.
important story elements includes;
27 pages
black & white and colour options
individual story elements to cut and display (or place magnets on the back and use as you read the story)
whole page story prompts
an editable whole page story element option
story mountain (blank and with prompts)
instructions and ideas for classroom use
includes; characters, setting (where), when, lift off, problem, feelings, plan, events, tie-up and resolution
use the cards that suit your classroom (simplify if needed and introduce one idea at a time!)
gentle boho colour borders
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). PDF A4 (Australian size - if non-Australian, ‘check fit to page’ in your printer settings).
matching-numbers-1-to-20 A SEN activity (or appropriate for Kindergarten/Foundation students) who are learning numbers 1-20 and can match quantities. Subitising dice cards, number cards and teacher checklists also included!
matching-numbers-1-to-20 includes;
32 pages printable pdf product (includes cover pages)
subitising cards 1-20
number cards 1-20
activity matching mats
instructions for mats and card use
teacher checklist for mat activities AND counting skills (e.g. conservation, cardinality, 1-1 correspondence and more).
colour product
please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g fit to page or print in printable area)
I created this product for SEN students in my classroom. They complete this task independently once they have been shown how to complete it. You could also include this as a number activity rotation in your math lessons.
Enjoy!
christmas-list-template-printable A 67 page printable list writing booklet for students to get creative.
This activity is great for short-burst writing and boosts semantic vocabulary skills. A great activity in literacy centre rotations, early morning work or for early finishers. I have my student booklets near my word wall for reminders and assistance.
christmas-list-template-printable includes;
67 pages - includes cover pages
39 given list topics
10 editable templates - teachers can write their own list topics
2 blank pages - students can generate their own list topics and write
black and white product
cute borders
cute clipart
for many year levels
please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area)
Thanks. I hope you enjoy this product. Please provide a review. Kind regards,
Jennifer
grapheme alternatives for n phonic lesson - An engaging direct instruction phonic powerpoint lesson that covers grapheme alternatives kn, n, gn and nn for the sound /n/. 181 slides.
grapheme alternatives for n phonic lesson includes;
graphemes covered; n, nn, gn, kn
learning intentions and success criteria
tune in
articulation (mouth shape)
air-write
word level reading
sentence level reading
phonic dictation (different level sentences)
polysyllabic word reading
word building (click and drag graphemes)
word sorting
check for understanding
181 slides (includes cover pages)
If you are unsure HOW to teach phonics and have a lot to cover, this is the lesson for you! Enjoy.
Kind regards, Jennifer :)
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
grapheme s sc powerpoint lesson- A direct instruction phonic PowerPoint lesson for the grapheme alternatives for /s/ covering; s, ss, sc and c.
Includes:
grapheme alternatives; s, ss, sc and c
Other grapheme alternatives are shown on one slide (e.g. se, ce and x)
word level reading for each grapheme alternative
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words (underlined in syllables for you!)
dictation (sentence level)
word building - movable letter tiles
editing slides (punctuation and spelling errors)
check for understanding questions
grapheme examples shown - one page
articulation - mouth shape
tune in
use this lesson to explicitly teach the concept of alternative graphemes for /s/ but also use as a warm-up once this concept has been covered
Trialled in my own Grade 2 class with success.
Enjoy!
Weather Sentences - Weather and Conjunctions for Grade 1-2 (PDF). Enhance your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive 116-page PDF resource, perfect for Grade 1 and 2 classrooms! Focused on sentence stems using key conjunctions—and, but, so, and because—this workbook makes sentence-building fun and engaging. The weather-themed sentence prompts help students practice constructing meaningful sentences while linking to real-world concepts from the HASS Geography Curriculum.
Each activity is designed to reinforce grammar skills and improve students’ understanding of weather patterns, making learning relevant and integrated. Ideal for hands-on, print-friendly tasks or digital use, this resource allows teachers to download and print worksheets for individual or classroom activities. Tailored for both early learners and students needing extra support, this product encourages independent writing and critical thinking in a developmentally appropriate way.
Perfect for daily practice, homework, or literacy centers, this digital worksheet pdf and is a versatile tool that will fit seamlessly into your lesson plans!
Includes:
116 pages - this includes the answer key
pages are numbered for easy reference
4 levels of differentiation provided
conjunctions - so, and, but and because
weather topic linked to writing
digital download - simply save it to your computer, print and go!
black and white product
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area).
History writing sentences - This product links early history concepts with sentence stem writing tasks allowing you to gain an understanding of your students knowledge by reviewing their sentence completions. Designed for students in Years 1 and 2. 256 page printable pdf.
History writing sentences includes;
Three levels of differentiated pages for each idea
Conjunctions; and, so, but and because
History concepts include: parents working and their changing roles over time, dinosaurs and fossils, how we remember the past, in the future or past, telephones, transport, cooking, writing, television, toilet, water, school and toys
Teacher checklist for students ability to write sentence stems and continue the sentence or use the conjunction
Teacher checklist to record that students understand the history concepts above as they have been able to complete sentences on them
This is a digital product. Download the product to your computer, save and print!
A4 landscape product in black and white
Answer key for compilation pages to give you an understanding of how students can continue the sentence stems (includes red ink)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). This product has been tried and tested in Year 1 and 2.
Family types writing activities - Want to link your HASS content to writing? Yes! Save your time and energy by integrating key family structure content in the HASS History curriculum with your writing plans. Use sentence stems containing the conjunctions and, so, but and because to allow your students to not only engage in meaningful writing activities but also to show you what they understand about family structures. 158 page pdf (includes answer key). For Year 1 and 2 students.
Family structures writing includes;
HASS History Family content - different family structures (nuclear, single-parent, extended, childless, step, grandparent), changing daily lives over generations, changing family roles, changing family structures and families are important.
Sentence stems for conjunctions; and, so, but and because
Differentiated pages (e.g. one conjunction or several)
Fill in the appropriate conjunction
Answer key - save time on your marking!
Clutter free pages
Black and white product (excluding answer key which has red answers)
Teacher checklist - writing sentence stems and student use of conjunctions and HASS content (understanding family structures and so forth)
Includes same-sex partners in nuclear families - choose the pages you wish to cover for your class
Pdf format - digital download
Single classroom licence
Please check your printer settings (fit to page, print in printable area) first. Thank you and enjoy!
alternative graphemes for m sound - A 188 slide PowerPoint lesson that teaches students the alternatives for /m/. Includes the graphemes; m, mm, mn and mb.
alternative graphemes for m sound includes:
direct instruction format
graphemes included; m, mm, mb, mn
learning intentions and success criteria
mouth articulation
spelling rules or patterns
polysyllabic words (underlined to show you how to read them)
tune in
word level reading
sentence level reading
phonic dictation slides
word building (moveable letter tiles - click outside of slide show mode for this function)
check for understanding questions/activities
188 slides includes cover pages
Enjoy! Please provide a review.
Aboriginal Symbol Activities - Discover Aboriginal art symbols with this comprehensive 95-page worksheet pack, perfect for primary students worldwide. Activities include ‘Colour and Design Your Own Symbol,’ a word search, cut-and-paste tasks, and creative story writing using traditional Aboriginal symbols. This print-and-go, no-prep resource fosters creativity and cultural learning, making it ideal for teachers seeking to introduce Aboriginal culture in the classroom.
Phonics PowerPoint on sh sound alternatives A 202 slide phonics powerpoint for alternative graphemes covering the /sh/ sound!
Includes:
learning intentions
success criteria
direct instruction lesson format
alternative graphemes; sh, ch, ss, si, s, ti and ci
two slides with all graphemes listed showing alternatives (with words)
word level reading for each alternative
sentence level reading
polysyllabic word reading (syllables underlined for you)
word building
phonic dictation
editing (sentence level)
word sorting
checking for understanding
230 slides (includes cover pages)
aligns to the evolving science of reading
Use this same lesson every day for 1-2 weeks (you do not have to cover all slides in every lesson as there is a lot of content in there) and then use again for revision 1x a week!
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).
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!
A-Z alphabet posters Australian Rainforest theme - Looking for something a bit different? This is a rainforest poster set that includes the letter, picture (animal or insect) and word. You will find two font options; NSW or VIC Modern font. 109 pages pdf. A-Z posters ready to print and go!
Rainforest Australian alphabet posters includes;
NSW font poster set - Australian animals or insects - capital letter, lower case letter, animal/insect, word
VIC modern font poster set - Australian animals or insects - capital letter, lower case letter, animal/insect, word
BONUS - NSW & VIC font capital and lower case letter posters with rainforest background (no illustration or word)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area).
This product is set to A4 letter size.
Non-editable pdf product
A-Z letters
I made this up for my own class when we had a rainforest theme and wanted to have Australian animals on there. I hope you find this useful!