Add some flair to your classroom décor with our Eucalyptus Leaf Theme Flip Calendar! Perfect for all year levels, this resource is sure to bring excitement to your morning meeting area as your students change the pieces around each day.
Updated! With 10 years worth of dates included, you won’t need to worry about replacing this calendar anytime soon.
Bring some fun and functionality to your classroom routine.
Included:
Flip Chart style Calendar (to be used with a rail and 8 rings)
10 years worth of dates!
Cover page example end product
Instructions and information page
PDF format
How to use: Instruction Page
This classroom calendar is designed to be used in 1 of 2 ways after laminating.
Cut out each of the components of the classroom calendar. Blu-tac the current day, month and year to the board. Using blu-tac, change the date as necessary.
Cut out each of the components of the classroom calendar. Hole punch the top of each component twice and loop these to a magnetic rod for the whiteboard. Change the date by flipping it to the correct date as necessary.
Tips:
Use print selection to identify which pages you wish to print.
Print on white A4 paper, colour paper or cardstock.
Then cut, glue and laminate.
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Add some flair to your classroom décor with our Succulent Theme Flip Calendar! Perfect for all year levels, this resource is sure to bring excitement to your morning meeting area as your students change the pieces around each day.
With 10 years worth of dates included, you won’t need to worry about replacing this calendar anytime soon.
Bring some fun and functionality to your classroom routine.
What is Included:
Flip Chart style Calendar (to be used with a rail and 8 rings)
10 years worth of dates!
Cover page example end product
Instructions and information page
PDF format
How to use: Instruction Page
This classroom calendar is designed to be used in 1 of 2 ways.
Cut out each of the components of the classroom calendar. Blu-tac the current day, month and year to the board. Using blu-tac, change the date as necessary.
Cut out each of the components of the classroom calendar. Hole punch the top of each component twice and loop these to a magnetic rod for the whiteboard. Change the date by flipping it to the correct date as necessary.
Tips:
Use print selection to identify which pages you wish to print.
Print on white A4 paper, colour paper or cardstock.
Then cut, glue and laminate.
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Elevate your student’s research and writing skills with this Animal Research Project Booklet – an engaging resource that combines 20 fun and engaging activities with an open-ended writing task based on year level or ability! It includes 20 pages of activities, that are printed onto 5 ‘Back to Back’ pages, saving you paper!
Grade Level: Primary Years (2+)
Writing Task 1: Write an Informative Blurb or Fact File about this animal that will be displayed next to its zoo enclosure. Use relevant facts, descriptive and emotive language in your writing to inform the public.
Writing Task 2: Write an Informative Blurb about this animal’s adaptations to survive in an environment that will be displayed next to its zoo enclosure. Use relevant facts, descriptive and emotive language in your writing to inform the public.
Sub-Headings Included!
Additional Options:
Spelling - Behaviour vs Behavior
Headings – Appearance vs Description
Headings – Fun Facts vs Interesting Facts
Life Cycle – 3, 4 & 5 stages
Report Template Pages Version 1 - Lower School (Years 1, 2 & 3)
Cover Page
General Information
Classification
Description
Diagram – noun groups
Habitat
Location– map
Diet 1
Young
Predators
Threats
Life-Cycle 4 Stages
Behaviour
Adaptations
Survival
Interesting Facts
Writing Task 1 – Instructions and planner
Writing Task 1 - Good copy
Books & Websites
Teacher Feedback
Report Template Pages Version 2 - Upper School (Years 4,5 & 6)
Cover Page
General Information
Classification
Appearance
Diagram – noun groups
Habitat
Location– map
Diet 2
Young
Predators
Threats
Life-Cycle 4 Stages
Behaviour
Adaptations
Survival
Interesting Facts
Writing Task 2 – Instructions and planner
Writing Task 2 - Good copy
References
Teacher Feedback
Printing Information:
Print ‘back to back’ ensuring you select the pages you want with the ‘custom range’ option first.
Run through as many times per student.
Separate individual booklets, fold, staple & go!
Additional Details:
Printable
PDF format
Whiteboard/smartboard friendly - Display larger for your students!
Information on how to print larger on A3, so it folds to an A4 size booklet!
Additional Information on how to print and add Alternate pages!
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Looking for a FREE and EASY way to collate one or multiple animal reports (Information Texts) in one place for easy retrieval? Use this no-prep resource when students are gathering factual information in preparation for an animal research project or they are about to start writing their own animal information reports.
8 Versions:
Portrait – 4 versions
Landscape – 4 Versions
Sub-Headings Included!
General Information
Appearance
Habitat
Diet
Predators
Diagram
Picture
Map
Movement
Interesting Facts
Life-Cycle
Body Parts
Tip: Print A4 or Enlarge to A3 for student pairs or groups!
Grade Level: Primary Years (2+)
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Elevate student writing skills with this Seasonal School Holiday Recount Writing Prompt & Diagnostic Tracker. An engaging resource that combines fun visual prompts, a 2 Star and 1 Wish feedback model and progress tracking for all primary grades. As students return back to school after the holidays, this resource provides a valuable tool for teachers to inform and guide future writing lessons in preparation for assessment. Plus more!
Grade: All Primary Years (1-6)
School Holiday Recount Themes:
Northern & Southern Hemispheres
Summer Holidays
Autumn / Fall Holidays
Winter Holidays
Spring Holidays (x2) - Bonus Image prompt
Written Prompts:
Short and long versions:
Write about an event during your school holidays.
Write about the many events of your school holidays.
Writing Success Criteria:
In my writing I need to show:
Correct letter formation
Neat handwriting
Accurate use of capitals
Accurate use of punctuation
Accurate spelling/sounding out
Simple/Compound/Complex sentence/s
Varying sentence starters
Uses noun groups
Correct use of conjunctions
Paragraphs separated
Cohesive text: Flows when read
What Can this Resource Be Used for?
Pre-assessment of students’ writing abilities (Diagnostic)
Set clear writing goals for the term using the data
Inform planning for explicit teaching of specific writing skills that need improvement
Track students’ progress effectively throughout the year
Assist in writing report card comments based on student abilities
Provide constructive feedback using the “2 Stars & 1 Wish” model
Students self-checking their work
Guiding students in enhancing their writing skills
Whether it’s the start of a new school year or a fresh term, this resource can be a beneficial addition to the back-to-school toolkit for teachers.
It Includes:
Short and longer writing task versions for different primary levels
1 & 1.5 line-spacing options
Autumn & Fall terms included (American vs Australian/UK)
Poster/handout - Student writing checklist
2 Diagnostic trackers with a comment section
Writing success criteria for essential writing skills
BONUS extra SPRING writing image prompt.
Preview PDF & Video:
All versions have been included as a Preview PDF & Video example of the resources in this download. Please take a look for more!
Additional Details:
In colour
PDF format
Printable
Project or display digitally
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This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating five weeks worth of Reptile Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities . It includes *differentiated resources and analysis activities *to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students.
This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal:
Lesson Information and Examples
Animal Booklet Cover Page
2 Differentiated animal Information Texts
Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups)
Animal Action Task (Verbs)
Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity)
Text & Language Features Task
Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task
Animal Drawing Art Task
Draft Idea Supports
Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph)
Good Copy Writing Outline
Animal Text Units Included:
Saltwater Crocodile
Veiled Chameleon
Green Sea Turtle
Thorny Devil
Perentie Lizard
Comprehension Analysis Resources
The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, *identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features *using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose.
Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments.
This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience.
Writing Resources:
Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs.
Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph.
Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts.
Preview PDF & Video:
The Chameleon resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more.
Additional Details:
Activity booklet style
In Colour
Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly
PDF format
Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia!
Australian Curriculum C2C aligned!
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Need spelling resources that align with the science of reading strategies? These printable and reusable Sound Sort activities are designed to help students develop the phonics rules and spelling skills they need to become successful readers and writers.
All Phonemes included are located on the Single Phonograms poster in LEM Phonics.
Print & Go!
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Worksheet Information:
Sorting sounds in word form
10 Cut & glue sorting sound activities
Each worksheet includes sound-letter rules for easy reference!
Tips for Use:
For longer-lasting use, print, cut & laminate the worksheets.
Identify all the respective sounds, then sort.
Conveniently bundled for easy access and organization!
10 Phoneme Activities Included:
LEM Phonics | Rules | 5 Sounds of ‘A’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘E’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘G’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 3 Sounds of ‘I’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘O’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘Y’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘X’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘S’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 4 Sounds of ‘U’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
LEM Phonics | Rules | 2 Sounds of ‘C’ | Sound Sort Worksheet
Materials Needed:
Scissors
Glue
Workbooks
Optional: L.E.M posters or sound cards to assist (Rules are on each worksheet for reference)
Additional Details:
Printable & projectable
PDF document
Colour headings
More about LEM Phonics:
L.E.M Phonics aligns with the science of reading strategies. The program is grounded in the principles of systematic and explicit phonics instruction, which has been shown to be highly effective in helping students learn to read.
The program emphasizes the importance of sound-symbol relationships, phonemic awareness, and multisensory instruction, all of which are key components of the science of reading. Sound sorts, which are a core component of the L.E.M Phonics program, have been shown to be an effective tool for teaching phonics and spelling skills.
In addition, L.E.M Phonics incorporates many of the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, which is widely recognized as one of the most effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
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This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating eight weeks worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students.
This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal:
Lesson Information and Examples
Animal Booklet Cover Page
2 Differentiated animal Information Texts
Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups)
Animal Action Task (Verbs)
Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity)
Text & Language Features Task
Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task
Animal Drawing Art Task
Draft Idea Supports
Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph)
Good Copy Writing Outline
Animal Text Units Included:
Emperor Penguin
Chameleon
Koala
Green Sea Turtle
Great White Shark
Green-Eyed Tree Frog
Honey Bee
Mealworm
Comprehension Analysis Resources
The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose.
Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments.
This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience.
Writing Resources:
Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs.
Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph.
**Good Copy Writing Outline: **Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts.
Additional Details:
Activity booklet style
In Colour
Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly
PDF format
Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia!
Australian Curriculum C2C aligned!
**This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. **
If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees.
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This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating four weeks worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students.
This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal:
Lesson Information and Examples
Animal Booklet Cover Page
2 Differentiated animal Information Texts
Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups)
Animal Action Task (Verbs)
Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity)
Text & Language Features Task
Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task
Animal Drawing Art Task
Draft Idea Supports
Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph)
Good Copy Writing Outline
Animal Text Units Included:
Common Bush-Tail Possum
Koala
Kookaburra
Green Sea Turtle
Comprehension Analysis Resources
The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose.
Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments.
This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience.
Writing Resources:
Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs.
Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph.
Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts.
Additional Details:
Activity booklet style
In Colour
Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly
PDF format
Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia!
Australian Curriculum C2C aligned!
**This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. **
If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees.
Preview on TPT
This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating Four weeks worth of Ocean Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students.
This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal:
Lesson Information and Examples
Animal Booklet Cover Page
2 Differentiated animal Information Texts
Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups)
Animal Action Task (Verbs)
Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity)
Text & Language Features Task
Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task
Animal Drawing Art Task
Draft Idea Supports
Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph)
Good Copy Writing Outline
Animal Text Units Included:
Great White Shark
Green-eyed Tree Frog
Emperor Penguin
Leafy Sea Dragon (Sea Horse)
Comprehension Analysis Resources
The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose.
Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments.
This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience.
Writing Resources:
Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs.
Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph.
Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts.
Preview PDF & Video:
The Honey Bee resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more.
Additional Details:
Activity booklet style
In Colour
Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly
PDF format
Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia!
Australian Curriculum C2C aligned!
Preview on TPT
These Animal Report Craft Banners come with fun animal pennant displays for an animal information text research project. Perfect for any time of the year! Or as an engaging end-of-unit activity to complete an informative writing unit! This digital, printable and editable resource includes a variety of animal toppers, multiple lower and upper school report writing templates in the shape of a lead pencil display! Providing students with multiple choices and giving teachers the flexibility to differentiate for all abilities!
Includes:
Coloring in animal pennant banner templates - black & white
Animal research report writing outlines - multiple versions & year levels (see below)
Animal Lists - with mini color images for student inspiration
Instruction page - visual and written
Teacher editable version
Student computer version
Support pages - for teachers & students
Blank Version - for teachers wanting to heavily adapt vocabulary
Website research suggestions page - with high-quality educational hyper-links
Trouble-shooting page - for students on a computer
Printing support information
Grade Level: Primary Years 2-6
These animal reports will look amazing on:
A learning wall.
A window space.
A mobile partition board.
Hanging from the ceiling/fishing line! They may be a little long depending on your roof height. Give it a try!
Your students will love:
The variety of animals choices
Researching their animal on computers or with library books
Handwriting or typing their report using computers
Coloring their pencil craft for display: (Hanging Pennant)
Showing off their work in a classroom display or to parents!
Use as an Individual Activity, Partner Share, or as a faster Group Version with all the specific instructions included! It’s all done for you!
**This platform is limited on word count and ability to see a detailed preview of all animals included. **
If you are unsure what this download includes, please look at it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It will also be cheaper there due to this website taking 20% more of the sale price plus fees.
Preview on TPT
This MEGA BUNDLE product saves you the hassle of creating Twelve weeks or an entire year’s worth of Animal Information Report Texts and Comprehension activities. It includes differentiated resources and analysis activities to support students in understanding the Information Report text type and writing detailed report paragraphs. The workbooks also provide scaffolding, breaking down the writing process into manageable steps for your Year 2 students.
This Download Includes the Following for Each Animal:
Lesson Information and Examples
Animal Booklet Cover Page
2 Differentiated animal Information Texts
Animal Anatomy Diagrams - Inserting Adjectives (noun groups)
Animal Action Task (Verbs)
Text Analysis (Cut & Paste Activity)
Text & Language Features Task
Main Idea & Author Purpose Writing Task
Animal Drawing Art Task
Draft Idea Supports
Scaffolded Writing Planner (Paragraph by Paragraph)
Good Copy Writing Outline
Animal Text Units Included:
Bilby
Common Bush-Tail Possum
Giraffe
Ghost Bat
Great White Shark
Green-Eyed Tree Frog
Honey Bee
Koala
Mealworm
Saltwater Crocodile
Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo
Wombat
Comprehension Analysis Resources
The analysis resources within each unit booklet enable a detailed examination of the animal information texts. They facilitate breaking down the text, identifying vocabulary, and annotating text/language features using pencils and highlighters. These resources also encourage critical thinking, prompting students to identify the main idea and the author’s purpose.
Each workbook follows a logical progression of activities. By downloading this resource, you gain the flexibility to utilize a different animal each week, allowing for valuable reading and writing practice in preparation for upcoming assessments.
This comprehensive approach effectively ties everything together, offering a cohesive learning experience.
Writing Resources:
Simplify the writing process and support students in creating well-structured paragraphs.
Scaffolded Writing Planner/Draft: Break down writing tasks into manageable steps, guiding students through each paragraph.
Good Copy Writing Outline: Provides a clear and organized framework for crafting final drafts.
Preview PDF & Video:
The Honey Bee resources have been included as a preview PDF & Video as an example of just one resource in this bundle! Please take a look at the PDF or each resource for more.
Additional Details:
Activity booklet style
In Colour
Printable or whiteboard & smartboard friendly
PDF format
Used for Yr 2 in Queensland, Australia!
Australian Curriculum C2C aligned!
Preview on TPT