Hi! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in selling emotions, not just resources. Every product is crafted to connect deeply with teachers and students, adding excitement and purpose to the learning journey. Our essential resources in English for EY to Year 4, alongside our Spanish resources for all levels and ages, are perfect for both classrooms and homeschoolers.
Hi! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in selling emotions, not just resources. Every product is crafted to connect deeply with teachers and students, adding excitement and purpose to the learning journey. Our essential resources in English for EY to Year 4, alongside our Spanish resources for all levels and ages, are perfect for both classrooms and homeschoolers.
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
Engage young learners with these Story Sequence Worksheets - First, Next, Then, Finally | Graphic Organizers for Kids! Perfect for early writers and readers, this resource helps students organize their ideas and understand the sequence of events in a story. Children can practice both written and oral storytelling skills.
Worksheet 1: Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story.
A-4 Horizontal Worksheets (pages 2 and 3): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
A-4 Vertical Worksheet (page 4): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
Story Sequence Worksheets - First, Next, Then, Finally | Graphic Organizers for Kids
This interactive Fold-and-Learn Contractions Card is designed to help Year 1 students master the use of contractions and apostrophes in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing contractions, this resource provides an effective tool for interactive learning.
Key Features:
Three Printing Options: Choose from printing each page individually, double-sided, or for students to create their own foldable card. Find the detailed instructions for printing in the worksheet.
Practical Application: This resource supports students in using contractions in writing activities. For example, I used this approach to have my students write a heartfelt Sorry Letter to Mum, inspired by Julia Donaldson’s Cave Baby.
Focused Learning: Emphasizes the use of apostrophes in contractions and helps students apply these skills in their own writing.
Ideal for Year 1: Suitable for both initial teaching and review for Year 2 students.
Enhance your English lessons with this engaging, hands-on resource that makes learning about contractions both effective and enjoyable.
Contractions in English: Fold-and-Learn Card for Year 1
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Enhance Year 4 students’ understanding of nouns and the present simple tense with our focused resource, “Nouns and the Present Simple Error Correction: Religions and Festival Descriptions”. This 10-page printable workbook is designed to provide engaging practice for students to identify and correct errors related to proper and common nouns, singular and plural nouns, and the present simple tense within the context of various religious texts and major festivals.
This resource features:
5 pages of error correction exercises where students identify and correct mistakes in sentences about celebrations such as Diwali, Ramadan, Christmas, Lunar New Year, and Hanukkah. These exercises focus on using proper and common nouns, singular and plural forms, and applying the present simple tense accurately.
5 pages providing the correct grammar for each text, complete with clear explanations and examples to support students in mastering these key grammar concepts.
Perfect for reinforcing Year 4 grammar skills while introducing students to cultural and religious diversity. This workbook is an excellent tool for enhancing grammatical accuracy in a meaningful and educational context.
Nouns and the Present Simple Error Correction: Religions and Festival Descriptions
Informative Writing Worksheets: Template and Sentence Starters for Successful Writing resource includes two essential worksheets designed to support young writers in crafting clear and organized informative texts:
Sentence Starters for Informative Writing: This worksheet provides a variety of engaging sentence starters to help students to begin their writing with confidence. It encourages them to structure their information logically and express their ideas effectively.
Informative Writing Template: The template guides students through the writing process, offering a structured format to organize their thoughts and present information coherently. It’s ideal for helping students understand the key components of informative writing.
Features:
Grade-Level Appropriate: Tailored for Years 1, 2, and 3, making it easy to implement in your classroom.
Versatile Format: Available in both black and white and color versions to suit your printing preferences and classroom needs.
Easy-to-Follow: Clear instructions and structured formats to support young writers.
Engaging and Educational: Designed to foster creativity and improve writing skills in an enjoyable way.
Informative Writing Worksheets: Template and Sentence Starters
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.
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
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.
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.
CAVE BABY ADJECTIVES AND NOUNS POSTERS
Alphabet Flashcards Printables | Phonics Song for Children
Engage Young Learners with Alphabet Flashcards Printables Inspired by Patty Shukla’s Phonics Song
Welcome to a world of fun and interactive learning! Our Alphabet Flashcards Printables are designed to captivate early years and primary students, making the alphabet and phonics come alive. Inspired by the popular Phonics Song by Patty Shukla, these flashcards are the perfect teaching tool for enhancing phonemic awareness and letter recognition in young learners. Ideal for teachers looking to make phonics lessons more engaging and effective, these flashcards are a must-have for your classroom or homeschool activities.
16 pages
Enhance your students’ vocabulary and refine their writing skills by engaging with 10 selected verbs in the present and past and corresponding slides to craft sentences inspired by the book ‘Astro Girl’ by Ken Wilson-Max.
ASTRO GIRL VERBS
The reading comprehension activities revolve around Ken Wilson-Max, the author of ‘Astro Girl.’ The questions are designed for differentiation.
4 worksheets
Ken Wilson Reading Comprehension for KS1
This 10-page vocabulary and sentence-building resource focuses on characters from I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen. Designed to boost vocabulary and writing skills, students will engage with 8 key vocabulary words and use corresponding worksheets to craft sentences inspired by the story’s characters. Ideal for reinforcing comprehension, sentence structure, and creative writing in early learners.
I Want My Hat Back Characters: Vocabulary Words and Sentence Mats
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Enhance your students’ vocabulary and refine their writing skills by engaging with 8 selected words and corresponding slides to craft sentences inspired by the book ‘I Want My Hat Back’ by Jon Klassen.
I WANT MY HAT BACK VOCABULARY
#literacytree #iwantmyhatback #jonklassen
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
18 pages of colorful and black-and-white worksheets for I Want My Hat Back. Includes cut and sequence with images, draw the sequence, and write the sequence using picture prompts. Perfect for teaching story sequencing and retelling with:
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 & 7: First, Next, Then, After That, Finally - Cut and Sequence with visuals
Worksheets 8,9 &10: First, Next, Then, After That, Finally - Draw the Sequence guided by images
Worksheets 11, 12 & 13: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Write the Sequence Words with picture prompts
Worksheet 14: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Draw the Sequence from image clues
Worksheets 15, 16, 17 & 18: First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally - Draw and Write the Sequence Words.
I Want My Hat Back Story Sequencing Activity: 18-Page Printable Worksheets for KS1 and KS2
Looking for engaging ways to teach story sequencing and narrative structure?
This Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing pack offers 17 differentiated worksheets in both colourful and black-and-white versions, catering to a variety of learning needs. These activities help children build a strong understanding of story structure, sequencing, and key vocabulary, making them ideal for retelling.
What’s Inside:
17 differentiated worksheets tailored for different abilities.
Vibrant, engaging designs available in both colour and black-and-white.
Focus on sequencing events using a variety of sequence adverbs to strengthen narrative skills.
Sequence Adverbs Included:
First, Next, Last
First, Next, Then, Finally
First, Next, Then, After That, Finally
First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally
Perfect for classroom activities, homework, or independent study, these worksheets provide a flexible, fun way to develop reading comprehension and writing skills.
Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing
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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
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6-page resource to engage young learners with Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers! 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.
Illustrating (3 differentiated worksheets): Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story.
A-4 Horizontal Worksheets (pages 4 and 5): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, After that, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
A-4 Vertical Worksheet (page 6): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, After that, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers