'Your one stop shop for ENGAGING, AUTHENTIC ideas to keep your students busy, and schools wanting you to come back. Resources that are easy to use with links to some amazing websites and a host of free resources.'
Teaching is one of the most creative jobs I know, even after 30 years of teaching I realise that every day is different. You may be teaching the same subjects and grades, but it's children that make teaching both the challenging and rewarding profession that I have known.
Creating
'Your one stop shop for ENGAGING, AUTHENTIC ideas to keep your students busy, and schools wanting you to come back. Resources that are easy to use with links to some amazing websites and a host of free resources.'
Teaching is one of the most creative jobs I know, even after 30 years of teaching I realise that every day is different. You may be teaching the same subjects and grades, but it's children that make teaching both the challenging and rewarding profession that I have known.
Creating
These little tags are designed as a classroom management strategy to help support students if they become ‘stuck’ on a classroom activity.
Each day, 3 students are nominated to be the ASK 3 TEAM, and these tags are designed to be laminated and worn on the end of lanyards to identify them in the classroom.
Fantastic for classroom teachers to have in their teaching kit to leave with the names of 3 responsible students if they are going to be absent.
A helpful resource and strategy for Relief teachers to have in their resource kits. Look for responsible students and allow them to be your assistant teachers for the day.
Copy and paste this link to see exactly what is in this booklet
(This upload was for an earlier version of the pack, but will give you a great idea of what is in it…No with more worksheets)
This booklet will help you plan for a week or more (up to a month if needed)
The theme of this series of booklets is ‘Oceans and Under the Sea’
The focus books are “the Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister and Eric Carle’s beautiful story ‘A house for Hermit Crab’.
There are so many picture books available it was hard to choosewhich ones to include in this booklet.
You will receive A 27 page PDF which has some lapbook printable worksheets, coloring ideas and spelling activities.
• worksheets for spelling and writing
• lapbooks for spelling and writing
• create a class mural by combining the finished pictures created by your kiddos
• over 3 amazing website links with hundreds of games to use on IWB, themes of work and activities to help you plan the best unit ever!!
I am a great fan of linked images when I am creating a resource to use in class. There are over 4 images linked to some fantastic websites that I have researched and included because of their incredible imagery and activities. I have always found this a great way to plan my resources, and I hope that you do too.
This means that you are able to simply keep this unit of work on your thumbdrive and click directly onto the links as you need.
There are hints for what to take with you on Relief days with links to some great Relief Teaching ideas pages.
The suggested timetable has interactive links to my pinterest board, so that your resources will continue to grow as more pins are added. Within the book there are over 6 links to websites, and for those of you who follow my ‘Surviving Casual Teaching’ facebook group, you will know that I have a good working knowledge of helpful teaching resources.
I recommend that you buy copies of the two recommended picture books for days when you may not have IWB capability.
A bonus in this pack is from my dear friend and collaborator Adrian Bruce, who has kindly donated a game from his store.
Please support him by paying it a visit, his resources are amazing
Australia Lapbooks and Information Reports - States,animals,landmarks and currency
Engage your students with these creative mini themed projects based on a range of aspects of Australian culture and the country itself. A great way to meet research standards and connect social studies and ELA writing standards. These lapbooks look great for classroom displays and presentations.
Australian States
Australian Animals
Australian Landmarks (2 templates to choose from)
Australian Bank Notes
Australian Coins
Blank Template to use for your own topic
HOW TO COMPILE THE FLAPBOOKS
-STEP 1 -Children write their information on each page and design their front page cover.
-STEP 2 -When all of the information is completed, students cut carefully along the heavy lines.
-STEP 3 -Collate the sheets so that the tabs are in order.
-STEP 4 -Staple just inside the dotted lines.
-STEP 5 -Fold along the dotted lines, and glue the back page to stick the mini project into their workbooks or cardboard display sheet.
What people have said about this resource
Excellent
“Really helpful for my special school students Thanks”
Narrative writing with a twist
Bring your narrative story writing to ‘life’ with this set of Spooky themed story templates.
This set comprises 8 different scenes, a set of suggested characters, and a narrative scaffold all in one.
As students work on their scenes and choose the characters, they are encouraged to think of the story line and make notes in the columns on either side of the template
Characters
Setting
Useful nouns
Useful adjectives
Useful verbs
Useful adverbs
Introduction
Problem
Resolution
Ending
Plenty of room for students to write their final draft in the space provided.
Then follow the instructions in the pack to create their own 3D presentation of their story.
This activity encourages collaboration, and discussion of character and story development.
Suitable for a range of ages.
What people are saying about this resource.
Thank-you for a great resource. I used this to help plan our narrative writing unit this term and it linked in well with Halloween at the time.
This was a neat experience for my 5th graders.
Students enjoyed presenting their stories this way.
These fun editable timetables, are designed for you to use on your IWB so that students have a visual reminder to keep them on task for each session. With ten different templates to choose from, you can plan your sessions ahead of time with each slide being editable.
If you would like to add a fun Bitmoji to your slide, you can easily do this by following the instructions in the product guide.
There are also instructions for using the fabulous Rainbow Unicorn writing add-in on GOOGLE slides which allows you to change any font with the click of a button. (this is only available as an add in on slides, and not PowerPoint)
A link for the Slides version is included in the powerpoint which you will receive after purchase.
“Dot Dudes clipart and the term Dot Dudes are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino illustration”
Are you looking for the ULTIMATE PLANNER? One that will keep you organized until 23??
I have created this comprehensive planner to help you get organised by collating all your important information and plans in one place with this planner which is editable,designed primarily for classroom teachers, with additional sheets for Emergency/Sub Teachers.
Calendars up till 23 already included in the bundle.
After years of searching for the perfect planner binder (teacher diary) for so many years I found that they fell short of providing that little bit extra I needed to carry out my role as a Relief (replacement teacher).
Once you buy this resource, it is yours for life, it will be updated each year and you will be notified of the additional resources that have been added .
This massive resource will suit all teachers, in all educational settings. If you feel that there is something that would be of benefit to be included, then shoot me an email and I will endeavor to include this in the pack.
This resource is designed for you to print and use the pages that you find most relevant to your needs. I keep mine in a ring binder, but you may like to have yours professionally bound by a company like office works.
The bonus of this setup is that you can add new pages as you are invited to teach in new schools and so keep a record of relevant information which will help to make your job a little easier.
I have included editable versions of the covers and resume so that you can create your own.
You will receive
Casual Teachers Covers which you can personalise or change whenever you like
Attention getters
Daily Planner
Editable resume template
Individual Class sheets
Inspirational Posters or use them as page dividers
Taxation expenditure record
Useful web links I have collated from my Surviving Casual Teaching group over the year
School Information Sheets
Mandala Calendar
Weekly Planners
Month at a glance
Perpetual Calendar
Calendars for the years 22-23
BONUS FILES
Meet the sub PowerPoint presentation to share with new classes
Eucalyptus planner- Editable
You will receive all of these in a zip file, please make sure you have a programme that can open them
Please observe copyright and only make copies for your personal use. None of the files in this resource are to be adapted, changed or re-purposed and sold for other purposes or to be included in packs for resale. This resource is not to uploaded to cloud storage with the aim of sharing, nor can it be shared in files sections on Facebook groups.
This is small sample of some of the great graphic organiser which are just a small part of the larger collection of printable resources in my
Print them off to use to plan, summarise, brainstorm or use on the IWB with the smart ink tools to help work collaboratively with the students, so that they get the idea to fill in their own worksheets.
Space has been left for you to fill in your own topic for each worksheet.
The original book has over 57 pages, an incredibly thorough resource for any Substitute or relieving teacher.
Quick and easy planning resource.
This resource includes:PowerPoint Presention
Worksheets
Animated illustrations
Printables
Coloring Sheets
Directions for creating irregular tessellations
Rotational geometric patterns
Website links to support the teaching of this topic
Options for using this resource:
This resource has a range of different resources that you can use across a number of differenct school subjects
The best part?
This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. Simply print and go to use the pages that you like.
You will receive a zip file with a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource. Please ensure that you have the software to unzip a compressed file.
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
Are you looking for engaging virtual classroom backgrounds for use in the classroom and for distance learning?
These are not your usual backgrounds, these quirky images can be used for Zoom lessons, Google Slides and for adding your Bitmojis and clipart to personalize them for your class.
standard size is 4 x 3 and widescreen is 16x9
These slides are ideal for use as backgrounds for ZOOM sessions with your students, creating GOOGLE slides or for creating your own resources. They are not your usual clipart, but very quirky !!!
This clipart set features 2 clipart backgrounds for your distance learning virtual classrooms to insert your avatar, links, manipulatives, furniture or whatever you need to jazz up your room. You may even want to leave it as is and just insert text over the boards to assign work!
There are 2 basic classroom templates for you to choose from. They have been created at a high resolution of 3 dpi and saved as a PNG file to ensure maximum quality. They have been created in a widescreen format (16:9) to ensure it fits perfectly on GOOGLE Slides, and doesn’t need to be stretched out of proportion. The standard format will allow you to use these backgrounds in your own resources.
This resource includes:
2 editable PowerPoint versions, and 2 png files in both formats.
Important before you buy
ZIP FILES
These graphics have been compressed meaning you will receive them as a ZIP file.
Have some fun this Halloween with a class group challenge.
☑See who will be the first to solve all 6 problems.
☑This could be used with Escape the Room, or Breakout style lessons.
☑This resource is differentiated for easy, medium and harder levels of challenges for each stage. As each team works out a problem, they receive a part of the puzzle, or can have their progress marked off on the score sheet provided.
☑If you wanted to add a bonus challenge at the end, offer the groups the puzzle as a seventh activity.
☑For durability, print the puzzle on cardstock and laminate.
☑A great ‘go to activity’ which will last you for many Halloweens to come.
☑You will receive a PDF with 34 pages (including credits and front cover)
Please check out the preview and the video to see what is included in this resource
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
These fun editable timetables, are designed for you to use on your IWB so that students have a visual reminder to keep them on task for each session. With ten different templates to choose from, you can plan your sessions ahead of time with each slide being editable.
If you would like to add a fun Bitmoji to your slide, you can easily do this by following the instructions in the product guide.
There are also instructions for using the fabulous Rainbow Unicorn writing add-in on GOOGLE slides which allows you to change any font with the click of a button. (this is only available as an add in on slides, and not PowerPoint)
A link for the Slides version is included in the powerpoint which you will receive after purchase.
“Dot Dudes clipart and the term Dot Dudes are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino illustration”
Do you spend hours prepping spelling, word work, high-frequency words, phonics AND math resources for your students?
This is part of a larger set where there is a set of activities and warm ups for every day of the month.
This set is written to support students in Grades 3-4
What is included in this set?
Rapid writing tasks
Word of the day
Number of the day
Emotional check in
Synonyms
Find a smaller word in bigger words
Area and perimeter
Division Words
Symmetry
Writing with Scaffolding
Story starters
Place Value
Sodoku
Hundredths
Fractions
Multiplication Wheels
Emoji algegra
Fractions
6 digit numbers
Analog to digital time
Adding fractions
Find the number
Answer sheets
•Answers are provided for the emoji algebra questions, soduko, symmetry and pattern, but are not provided for every worksheet as there will be varied answers amongst your students due to the open ended nature of many of them.
•Perfect for SUBSTITUTE teachers to take with them, or for the classroom teacher to leave for their students to work through.
•Absolutely NO PREP ( except printing if required) with a black and white version included to save on ink
The dates in the PowerPoint version have been made so that they can be edited to suit any date you choose for ANY month, making it an incredibly versatile resource.
•These activities can be used with an interactive whiteboard using the PowerPoint provided.
•This set has been created so that the PDF can be printed back to back, two to a page or on single sheets depending on the needs of the teacher on the day. 3 sheets for every day provided.
•These can be used projected as a PowerPoint onto the Interactive Whiteboard
•Print the PDF version back to back, or two to a page to save ink and paper.
•Print the sheets of as an early finishing booklet.
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase multiple licenses. Thank you :)
Are you looking for an environmentally fun way to engage your students and help them to sort 2D shapes??
Recycle those old tissue boxes into a valuable resource. Very simple to create and use yet very engaging and ideal for Maths rotations with younger students.
With this resource you can create some fun 2D shape sorting monsters which can be used with mosaic or pattern blocks. There are coloured shapes provided which you can print on cardstock and laminate for durability to make your resource last longer.
Shapes included are
square
rectangle
hexagon
pentagon
circle
oval
trapezoid
parallelogram
rhombus
oval
star
heart
What people are saying about this resource
“My students had a great time sorting the shapes!! Thank you for making such a great resource!!”
“Amazing resource!”
"A very creative idea! Cute graphics will make it a very fun way to practise our shapes and recycle at the same time. Thanks! :)
"Fantastic resource!’
“Thank you…I love it!”
Make your resources fun with these onomatopoeia and comic word cliparts… a must have for creating and customizing your resources.
How about a little onomatopoeia? Or some positive signs to reward your students for a job well done?
This colorful set of words will brighten up your charts, certificates and bulletin boards.
This superhero set will brighten up your resources and make them pop. Perfect for TPT sellers looking to spice up their creations.
Here is what you get-28 pieces in both color and black and white
Includes
BOOM
WOW
CRASH
WOAH
BOM
OMG
ZAP
SMACK
POOOOH
SPLASH
POOF
BAM
SPLAT
STARS
CLOUDS
SPACESHIP
Please see the preview for a closer look. All images are provided in 3 dpi (png).
TERMS OF USE:
YES, each volume or bundle purchase is for one single user only. Please honor this by purchasing more than one license if you’d like to share with a friend. Thank you.
YES, my clipart be printed on printable sticker paper and used “the old fashioned way” of peel-and-stick.
YES, my clipart can be used in ANY online learning platform that benefits the success and growth of student learning. (I.E. - Microsoft Team, Google Classroom, Seesaw, Canvas, etc.)
NO, my clipart may not be used in your own personal logo, website/blog design, or an advertisement on social media.
NO, you may not claim my clipart as your own.
NO, you may not sell or redistribute my clipart in any way.
Here is what buyers like yourself are saying about my clipart
Extremely satisfied
These backgrounds are brilliant, bright and colourful. I love the dew effect. So useful with so many gorgeous colours and they certainly add an enhancement to my work. I can’t wait to see what else you create. Thank you so much for sharing your dream with us.
Do you spend hours prepping spelling, word work, high-frequency words, phonics AND math resources for your students?
This is part of a larger set where there is a set of activities and warm ups for every day of the month.
This set is written to support students in Grades 1-2
What will you find in this pack?
Phonics work
Subitizing and count the dots
Nouns
Word of the day
Emotion checker
Shapes
Writing with Template
Missing numbers to 1
Spot the difference
Addition wheels
Place value to 1
Number quiz
Emoji puzzles
Words to use instead of…
Fractions
Subtraction wheels
Number stories
Number line work
Volume of shapes
Sentence correction and editing
Shapes
Answer sheets
•Answers are provided for the emoji algebra questions, and spot the difference. but are not provided for every worksheet as there will be varied answers amongst your students due to the open ended nature of many of them.
•Perfect for SUBSTITUTE teachers to take with them, or for the classroom teacher to leave for their students to work through.
•Absolutely NO PREP ( except printing if required) with a black and white version included to save on ink.
The dates in the PowerPoint version have been made so that they can be edited to suit any date you choose for ANY month, making it an incredibly versatile resource.
•These activities can be used with an interactive whiteboard using the PowerPoint provided.
•This set has been created so that the PDF can be printed back to back, two to a page or on single sheets depending on the needs of the teacher on the day. 3 sheets for every day provided.
•These can be used projected as a PowerPoint onto the Interactive Whiteboard
•Print the PDF version back to back, or two to a page to save ink and paper.
•Print the sheets of as an early finishing booklet.
Do your students love playing with Play dough? Would they like to be able to make their own?
-Are you looking for a fun, hands on activity for your students.
-This activity ties in beautifully with any unit of work on States of Matter.
-The Science of making play-dough is one that students of all ages enjoy. To watch the bonding of the dry and wet ingredients to make a pliable and fun to use resource using household objects.
What will you get in this pack??
-Strong visual images to support the steps
-Writing template to use for procedural writing
-Feedback sheet
-Suggested ways to use your play-dough after making it suitable for pre-school through to older students.
-ADULT supervision is required for this task as it involves using boiling water.
The best part?
This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. You will need a limited amount of art materials to complete the activities…markers, pencils, plain paper and a ruler are the basics. I promise you, your kiddos will become addicted to drawing these tricky illusions.
They will beg you to do this activity repeatedly…guaranteed.
What people are saying about this resource
Can’t wait to use this activity with my kids!
great instructions. thanks
great instructions. thanks
You will receive a zip file with a PDF file
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Do you spend hours prepping spelling, word work, high-frequency words, phonics AND math resources for your students?
This is part of a larger series where there is a set of activities and warm ups.
This set is written to support students in Grades 1-2.
What activities are included in this set?
Word of the day
Number of the day
Writing prompts
Dice addition
Skip counting
Fix the spelling mistakes
Place value
Analog time
2D and 3D shapes
Sentence Writing
•Answers are not provided as there will be varied answers amongst your students due to the open ended nature of many of them.
•Perfect for SUBSTITUTE teachers to take with them, or for the classroom teacher to leave for their students to work through.
•Absolutely NO PREP ( except printing if required)
•These activities can be used with an interactive whiteboard using the PowerPoint provided.
•This set has been created so that the PDF can be printed back to back, two to a page or on single sheets depending on the needs of the teacher on the day.
•These can be used projected as a PowerPoint onto the Interactive Whiteboard
•Print the PDF version back to back, or two to a page to save ink and paper.
•Print the sheets of as an early finishing booklet.
Math Logic Puzzles and Brain teasers are a great way to start a lesson or use as a brain break. Have them on Interactive Whiteboard displayed as a classroom entry activity.
Lateral thinking is a form of problem-solving that utilizes a more creative, less direct approach to the problem. Analytical, logical problem-solving encourages vertical thinking, which is an approach we’re often taught when dealing with math equations.
Suggested ideas for use in the classroom
Give the students 5 minutes to solve the riddle or puzzles before revealing the answers. Great discussion starters as many of these may have more than one answer or explanation.
These can also be used for fast finishers as problem solving tasks. Students really enjoy the Optical illusions which are included in this pack.
Included is 1 PDF which can be easily saved on any storage device. A great addition to any Relief or Substitute teacher’s bag of tricks.
Suitable for middle primary to lower secondary students. (Answers included where necessary.)
Can you work out the answer to this one?
"All of Jenny’s pets are dogs except one. All of her pets are cats except one. How many cats and dogs does Jenny have? (HINT: Jenny has less than 5 dogs)
(Answer is at the bottom of the page)
Math Logic Puzzles and Brain teasers are a great way to start a lesson or use as a brain break. Have them on Interactive Whiteboard displayed as a classroom entry activity.
Lateral thinking is a form of problem-solving that utilizes a more creative, less direct approach to the problem. Analytical, logical problem-solving encourages vertical thinking, which is an approach we’re often taught when dealing with math equations.
Suggested ideas for use in the classroom
Give the students 5 minutes to solve the riddle or puzzles before revealing the answers. Great discussion starters as many of these may have more than one answer or explanation.
These can also be used for fast finishers as problem solving tasks. Students really enjoy the Optical illusions which are included in this pack.
Included is 1 PDF which can be easily saved on any storage device. A great addition to any Relief or Substitute teacher’s bag of tricks.
Suitable for upper primary to lower secondary students. (Answers included where necessary.)
Can you work out the answer to this one?
"All of Jenny’s pets are dogs except one. All of her pets are cats except one. How many cats and dogs does Jenny have? (HINT: Jenny has less than 5 dogs)
(Answer is at the bottom of the page)
Math Logic Puzzles and Brain teasers are a great way to start a lesson or use as a brain break. Have them on Interactive Whiteboard displayed as a classroom entry activity.
Lateral thinking is a form of problem-solving that utilizes a more creative, less direct approach to the problem. Analytical, logical problem-solving encourages vertical thinking, which is an approach we’re often taught when dealing with math equations.
Suggested ideas for use in the classroom
Give the students 5 minutes to solve the riddle or puzzles before revealing the answers. Great discussion starters as many of these may have more than one answer or explanation.
These can also be used for fast finishers as problem solving tasks. Students really enjoy the Optical illusions which are included in this pack.
Included is 1 PDF which can be easily saved on any storage device. A great addition to any Relief or Substitute teacher’s bag of tricks.
Suitable for upper primary to lower secondary students. (Answers included where necessary.)
Can you work out the answer to this one?
"All of Jenny’s pets are dogs except one. All of her pets are cats except one. How many cats and dogs does Jenny have? (HINT: Jenny has less than 5 dogs)
(Answer is at the bottom of the page)