I am passionate about learning that is tailored to children's interests and gives lots of opportunity for children to be creative and critical thinkers. I think it's important that learning materials cater to a variety of learning styles and I try to make my resources have real-world applications whenever possible. These resources will not only engage your learners, but they'll save you time, so that you can focus on doing what you do best.
I am passionate about learning that is tailored to children's interests and gives lots of opportunity for children to be creative and critical thinkers. I think it's important that learning materials cater to a variety of learning styles and I try to make my resources have real-world applications whenever possible. These resources will not only engage your learners, but they'll save you time, so that you can focus on doing what you do best.
If you’re after an engaging lesson about climate for Australia and its neighbouring countries, this interactive PowerPoint™ and Google Slide™ pack has you covered, with a series of mini-lessons about asking questions, identifying climate types, their features and impact on the environment, climatic maps, and interpreting data in graphs and tables.
Each mini lesson has the learning objective at the start. You can use the slides that are most useful for your students and delete any you don’t need, and the text is editable so you can adapt it if needed.
You can go all digital with 48 slides, or use a combination of digital and printable activities.
What’s included?
48 slides for PowerPoint™ or Google Slides™
Printable climate type activity
Printable table and graph activity
Printable climatic map of Australia
Mini Lessons:
Ask questions to inquire and probe deeper.
Identify different climate types.
Identify the features of different climate types.
Construct a climatic map.
Interpret climate data to describe temperature and rainfall.
Create a table and bar graph in Excel or Google Sheets™
I hope your students enjoy learning about climate types with this lesson!
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This 3D model ziggurat is a great hands-on craft to make if you are studying Mesopotamia or Ancient Sumer. The craft is differentiated with two versions so you can use what suits your students best.
The finished size is about 4in x 5in (10cm x 12cm).
The simpler version has two main pieces to join, plus steps. The more complex version has four main pieces that make the four layers of the ziggurat, plus steps.
If you’re after more hands-on Ancient Sumer activities, you may like the pack which includes this writing activity, or the bundle which includes this writing activity and a 3D ziggurat model.
You will receive a zip file with PDFs (not editable). If you have any trouble with downloading, please email me at info@zigglelearning.com.
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Your children will love choosing and making the craft that suits their father or special person the best for Father’s Day, with three options to choose from, and themed coupons to go inside. Plus, you can build community with a homework questionnaire for children to get to know their fathers or special person better, with interesting questions that they will enjoy sharing when they bring it back to school.
What’s included?
Make a briefcase and coupons which include a laptop, notebook, calculator, and phone
Make a sports bag and coupons which include a basketball, baseball bat, soccer ball, drink bottle, and towel
Make a toolbox and coupons which include a hammer, chisel, saw, wrench, and screwdriver
Example page showing the finished crafts for children to see
Two versions of a take-home questionnaire for children to do for homework
U.K. and U.S. versions
I hope your children enjoy making these and getting to know their fathers or special people better with the questionnaire.
You will receive 2 PDFs (not editable).
If you need something editable, please reach out to at info@zigglelearning.com.
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This pack contains an interactive PowerPoint™ presentation (33 slides) about nine achievements of the ancient Egyptians, a worksheet on topic-related vocabulary, and a worksheet for writing about ancient Egyptian achievements.
There is a student’s version of the PowerPoint™ which is non-editable, and a teacher’s version which has editable text (not images or layout due to copyright protection). You can delete any slides you don’t need. The student’s version is ideal for assigning to students to complete in pairs or individually. The teacher’s version can be adapted to a whole-class presentation, or you can edit the text and then assign it to students.
The worksheet on achievements has three options:
students list three achievements and write details about two of them (easiest)
students list five achievements and write details about three of them (harder)
students list up to eight achievements and write details about three of them (hardest)
You will receive:
2 PDFs and 2 PPTX files.
You can get a free sample of the hardest worksheet here.
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This Amelia Earhart activity pack is full of engaging activities for your children to learn about Amelia Earhart, including a reading text with comprehension questions, an areoplane craft to make, a foldable timeline, a graphic organiser, measurement maths, and more.
Reading Informational Text:
The digital and printable reading text is differentiated with four levels so you can use what works best for your students. This comes with an editable PPT so you can adapt it as needed (text is editable, images and layout aren’t).
Aeroplane Craft:
There are two versions of the craft with simple vocabulary or with aeroplane terminology, which is great for older students, and for students who love planes and may already be familiar with the terminology.
Foldable Timeline:
Children glue on the events to make an accordion timeline.
Measurement Maths:
Two worksheets with an Amelia Earhart theme to practice measuring using standard units, centimetres, whole inches, or whole and part inches.
Plus:
a graphic organiser with three line sizes
a writing craft with three line sizes
a word search with two levels of difficulty
a colouring page
pictures and “Amelia Earhart” heading for a display
U.K. and U.S. versions
I hope your children enjoy learning about Amelia Earhart.
You will receive PDFs (not editable) and a PPTX file (editable reading text).
If you need something editable or in a digital version, please reach out to me via email.
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The Titanic was a significant event in history and continues to fascinate children and adults today. The fact that it was so tragic, that there are so many “what-ifs”, that there were survivors who lived to tell vivid accounts of what actually happened, all makes for a highly interesting topic to learn about.
This digital resource has 37 PowerPoint™ and Google Slides™ which use primary sources including quotes, photos, advertising material, court claims, and items that were recovered, along with other images and timelines to explain the events leading up to and following the sinking of the Titanic.
The slides towards the end of the slide deck highlight essential social studies concepts about the significance of the event, causes and consequences of the sinking and high death toll, sources of information, differences in classes, and changes to safety that took place as a result of the tragedy.
You can delete any slides you don’t need.
I’ve also included an editable printable worksheet with comprehension questions. You can add, edit, or remove any questions to meet your needs.
Plus, there’s a printable Morse Code activity which would be great for the whole class or early finishers.
You will receive a PPTX slideshow file for PowerPoint™, a PDF information pack with the link to make a copy of the slides in Google Slides™, and a PPTX of the comprehension questions, plus a link to the Google Slides™ version.
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Titanic graphic organiser
Titanic timeline activity
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If you’re wanting to make a beautiful display to commemorate Anzac Day, then this pack of five different writing crafts will be ideal for students to write what they know about Anzac Day.
The crafts are all symbols connected with Anzac Day. There is an Anzac biscuit tin, a bugle, a medal, a poppy, and a wreath.
Each craft comes with three line sizes and options with or without “Anzac Day” on the front of the craft.
These will look fantastic up on the wall so I’ve included the phrase “Anzac Day”, which comes in three styles, with one-word per page, A4, and A3 sizes to choose from.
I hope your students enjoy making their Anzac Day crafts!
You will receive printable PDF files.
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This summer lemonade craft is a fun, hands-on way for children to show kindness and appreciation for each other, which is perfect for summer, as an end-of-year activity or back to school activity. Either way, your students will be buzzing with good feelings when they receive ice cube compliments from their peers!
Students make a 3D glass of lemonade with a slice of lemon and a straw. They then write either compliments for others or ideas for being kind on the ice cubes. The glasses go on a display for students to fill.
What’s included?
Template to make a glass of lemonade with a straw and slice of lemon
Templates for ice cube compliments
Three display phrases to choose from in 1-word per page, A4 size, or A3 size
U.K. and U.S versions
You will need:
Paper or light card
Glue sticks
Coloring pencils
Tape
Real paper straws could be fun to add but are optional as a drawn paper straw is included in the template.
I hope your students enjoy giving and receiving their ice cube compliments!
You will receive a zip file with a printable PDF.
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If you’re looking for something more fun than a worksheet, then you and your students will love this cute watering can craft, where children get to make a watering can and fill it with drops of maths problems!
You can pick and choose which water drop maths tasks are appropriate for your students, and there is an editable version of the word problems, so you can write your own problems.
There are three fun faces to choose from or use the blank piece for children to draw their own faces.
Options to choose from:
three fun faces or blank watering can
circle less, more, least, most capacity
visual of customary measures (U.S)
choose the best estimates
read amounts on a container
convert amounts from one measure to another
word problems
What else is included?
visual instructions
customary, metric, and U.K. metric (U.K. spelling/A4)
answer keys
I hope your children love making their watering cans while learning about capacity!
You will receive a PDF file and an editable PPTX file.
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Ramadan lanterns are so beautiful and a special symbol of Ramadan, so this hands-on craft is a great way for students to show what they know about Ramadan. Making a craft is fun, it’s engaging, and it makes learning about special days and months more memorable.
The craft is very easy to assemble, and I’ve included options for six designs, and three line sizes.
There are two possible ways you could use this craft:
Children write facts about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr on a lantern craft.
Children make art projects using the templates, with crayon and dye, paint, torn paper, or markers.
What’s included?
templates for the lanterns in 1-inch, 3/4 inch, and 1/2 inch line sizes
templates for the lanterns for art
visual instructions
U.S and U.K versions
Extra pages are included for each line size for children who love to write a lot.
These would look stunning on a display.
I hope your children enjoy making their Ramadan lanterns!
You will receive a zip file with PDFs.
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If you’re studying ancient Greece, this 3D paper model will bring your topic to life. This is a hands-on project ideal for Year 5 and above, using materials that are easily available.
You can differentiate with the craft by making it with steps (more dramatic) or without steps (easier).
Ideas for use:
Students could colour it first, or make it as it is. You could also get students to add a modern twist or any other details to make it unique.
Use as part of an ancient Greece study
Use when learning about famous buildings around the world
Use it as a hands-on activity for early finishers, golden time, GATE, or similar
You will need:
paper
glue sticks
white glue
double-sided tape (optional)
scissors
coloring pencils (optional)
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What’s included in the zip file?**
2 pages of outlines for the easier version
1 page of steps for more capable students
PDF slideshow of instructions to show on a screen
Student handout of instructions
U.S and U.K versions
Please note this model is not to scale and is an artistic representation, not a realistic representation.
3D crafts can be challenging for students so please consider if your students have the fine motor skills needed before purchasing. I recommend this for 9+.
I hope your students enjoy making their Parthenons!
Last updated 23 September 2024
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Are you looking for an easy and fun way to get your students interacting and working together with their grandparents or special people on Grandparents’ Day? This activity book is filled with tasks that help the children get to know their special person a little better and encourage them to work together to solve puzzles, which is great for bonding and building memories!
What’s included?
A version for grandparents and a version for grandparents and special people
8 pages with 13 activities and answers at the back
Fact file
Find out more about your grandparent/special person
Crossword
Word find
Tic tac toe
Draw each other
Grandparents write a favourite recipe
Name 5 things
Scavenger hunt in the classroom
General knowledge quiz
Rhyming words
U.K and U.S versions
Easy prep - just print double-sided on the short edge and staple together.
I hope this activity book brings joy and fun to your Grandparent’s Day!
You will receive 3 PDFs.
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This interactive Father’s Day card will be fun for your students to make and fun for their father or special person to open, discover, and read all the little ways that they are loved by their child.
Your students could make the card in two ways. For a simple version, use the pre-made cover template (or a plain piece of card) and students choose one or two interactive elements to put inside. Alternatively, students make the entire card interactive.
The interactive elements include:
a toolbox with removeable tool coupons
a picture to draw and “hang”
a pocket with a removeable car key to finish the sentence “I’m luc-KEY you’re my dad because…” (options for grandad, uncle, and special person included)
a foldable gift letter for students to write to their father or special person
What’s included?
Card template
Toolbox and tool coupons
Picture frame
Pocket and car key
Foldable gift letter with four line sizes to choose from
Visual instructions
U.K and U.S versions
Editable version so you can change “Father’s Day” if you need to (text is editable, images and layout aren’t)
I hope your students enjoy making this card for Father’s Day.
You will receive PDF and PPTX files.
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This interactive notebook set is all about making learning fun and engaging while giving opportunities to learn and demonstrate understanding about the origins and symbols of Anzac Day.
Students could come up with their own question to investigate, and then choose a shape to display their learning on, or you could use the set of questions in the editable file. I’ve also included blank title boxes if you’d like to write your own questions that is tailored to your class.
The newspaper has a pre-made option with photos and maps already added, and there is a version with student choice of photos and titles to add. The newspaper would be ideal for students to write what they know about Anzac Day, or they could write about the photo which is a primary source.
The shapes can be used to focus on a particular question. Each shape comes with a lined and unlined version. The ANZAC foldable has the option for students to cut and paste the words underneath, or to write the words underneath.
What’s included:
Interactive newspaper, poppy, wreath, bugle, Anzac biscuit tin, ANZAC foldable
Writing paper (ink saver and colour)
Visual step-by-step instructions
Editable titles with moveable images, or write your own
I hope your students enjoy using these for their Anzac topic.
You will receive a PDF and PPTX file.
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Paper planes are fun to make and fly, so they make a great activity for learning about the science behind flight. This pack contains experiments that illustrate the forces of flight in action, and an interactive visual aid so students can see the forces that act on a plane in a hands-on way.
These activities are cross-curricular as measurement skills are used to record how far the planes fly, and students determine the best unit of measurement. For younger students, the experiment asks them to record distance using their steps.
Teaching points are included along with recommended websites to help explain the concepts.
What’s included?
Experiment for younger students: use a light and strong throw to see how it affects the distance the plane flies (measuring using their steps)
Experiment to plan and carry out a test to show how wings are needed to create lift, and how thrust is needed to make a plane move
Experiment to show how the strength of a throw affects the distance, and use observations and measurements to predict what would happen with more throws
Experiment to show how drag/air resistance affects a plane with and without flaps
Visual directions to make a simple dart airplane, but students may know other designs they could use
Interactive notebook activity, visual directions
Teaching points
Useful websites
U.K and U.S versions included
Editable version (text is editable, images/layout aren’t)
15 pages included.
You will receive a PDF and PPTX file.
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Amelia Earhart Reading Comprehension and Biography Graphic Organiser [(http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12816717)]
History of Flight Timeline
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This interactive Mother’s Day card will be fun for your students to make and fun for their mother or special person to open, discover, and read all the little ways that they are loved by their child.
Your students could make the card in two ways. For a simple version, use the pre-made cover template and students choose one or two interactive elements to put inside. Alternatively, students make the entire card interactive.
The interactive elements include:
a flowerpot with removeable flower coupons
a picture to draw and “hang”
a teacup with a removeable teabag to finish the sentence “You’re TEA-riffic because…”
a foldable gift letter for students to write to their mother or special person
What’s included?
Card template with and without cursive script
Flowerpot and flower coupons - flowerpot comes with and without cursive script
Picture frame
Teacup and teabag
Foldable gift letter with four line sizes to choose from
Visual instructions
U.K and U.S versions
Editable version so you can change “Mother’s Day” to special people (aunt, grandma, etc). Text is editable, images and layout aren’t.
I hope your students enjoy making this card for Mother’s Day.
You will receive 2 PDFs and a PPTX file.
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These posters give an overview of 10 amazing African Americans who were or are inventors, engineers, scientists, mathematicians, surgeons and computer scientists. I hope the posters will be an inspiration for your students to consider a STEM career, in addition to learning about the achievements and contributions of these 10 African Americans.
This pack includes:
Granville Woods - inventor and engineer
George Washington Carver – scientist and inventor
Madam C.J. Walker – an inventor and businesswoman
Katherine Johnson – mathematician
Garrett Morgan – inventor
Mae Jemison – the first African American women to go into space
George Carruthers – engineer and space scientist
Patricia E. Bath – surgeon and inventor
Annie Easley – mathematician and computer scientist
Warren Washington – scientist for climate change
The posters are in colour and come in two sizes - one per page or two per page.
These will look great on a display, in your classroom, hallway, or office during Black History Month or all year round.
These print 8.5x11 (letter paper).
*15 pages included
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These fun crafts combine social emotional learning with a St. Patrick’s Day theme and will look great as a display. There are three crafts to choose from which focus on kindness, friendship, and gratitude and each craft comes with a display phrase.
About the crafts:
Kindness - Children write kindness ideas on each stripe of a rainbow and attach it to a pot of gold. Display phrases: “Brighten someone’s day with kindness” and “A kind act is worth more than gold”.
Friendship - Children write ways they can be a good friend on the pot. They then choose qualities that make a good friend to go on the coins which they attach to the pot. Display phrase: “A good friend is like treasure”. There is also an Irish proverb about friendship to go with this craft.
Gratitude - Children write about the ways they are lucky on the pot, then illustrate some of those ideas on the clovers, and attach the clovers to the pot. Display phrases: “We are a lucky bunch!” and “We are so very lucky!”.
What’s included?
craft templates
visual instructions
a page of ideas for showing kindness
lined crafts come in three line sizes
display phrases come in one-word per page, A4, and A3 size
I hope your students enjoy making their crafts and growing their SEL skills.
You will receive a zip file with PDFs.
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New Year traditions around the world are so interesting to learn about. With this pack of four craftivities your students will learn about Puerto Rico, Spain, Brazil, and Denmark, and the traditions that are unique to their countries.
What’s included?
Fact cards for each country (2 per page)
Photo instructions
Craftivity to make and write about the country’s traditions
A map to find the country and attach it to the craft
Similarities and differences Venn diagram
Ideas for use:
You could print the fact cards and put them with the crafts at stations
You could focus on one country and compare it with your own
Put students into groups of 4 and give each student a different country. The students learn about their country and have to teach the others in their group.
Students could research online to find more detailed information.
Students can choose which country they want to learn about, and early finishers could do more than one craft.
I hope you enjoy using these activities with your students.
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Are you looking for a lovely way to build a positive classroom environment with a focus on kindness this spring? With this pack, students will make a 3D flowerpot to go on the wall. There are then two ways for students to use the flowers they make. They could fill other students’ flowerpots with “flower compliments” or they could write the ways they show kindness on the flowers and put them in their plant pot.
What’s included?
3D craft to make a flowerpot with and without stripes, colour version also included
Flowers and stems plus two cacti options
Four phrases for a display, in black, pistachio, and jade
Visual student instructions
Ideas list for giving compliments and showing kindness
U.K and U.S versions
117 pages included
I hope your students enjoy making their spring flower pot craft and growing in kindness at the same time.
You will receive PDF files.
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