Our Elf Diary is aimed at keeping track of the antics your elf gets up to in December in the lead up to Christmas. This pack includes - A KWHL to record what you know, want to know, how can you find this out and any new learning – there are two formats Graph for name page – list names and color the graph (USA and non USA spelling provided) A word splash to record words to help in writing A page for your own story and side pictures for display An interactive flap page of an elf – is-has-can (boy and girl options) What could your elf get up to? Make a list A cover for your diary – two sizes available Options – Week days, number of days or blank. The children can each record, or one child could write for each day and then make a class book. The text could be a recount of where the elf is found each morning or a narrative about what they could do. COPYRIGHT ©Paula’s Place This product is for personal use in one classroom only. To share or use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be shared or distributed without consent from the author.

Christmas Maths Activities Explore numbers with these 12 Christmas Maths Activities in the lead-up to Christmas to keep your students engaged and learning. **Christmas Maths Activities with Ten Frames ** Colour copy and laminate all the cards There are two sets Use as flash cards to trust the count How many presents are needed? Sequence the sacks in order of number then put the number of presents in the right bag Which sack has more presents? Set One – green background is 0-20 Set Two – red background 0-100 Colour copy, laminate and cut. Place the signs in the correct place **Missing Elves ** Colour copy and laminate the cards Place the missing elf in the correct spot Christmas Maths Activities using cookies on a plate Colour copy and laminate the plates and cookies Copy as many cookie pages as you think you will need Game 1 - Roll a dice and show the number by placing cookies on the plate Game 2 - Roll 2 dice and add the two collections of cookies Record the equation on a small whiteboard Christmas Maths Activities - Skip Counting Sacks Colour copy and laminate the plates and cookies Copy as many cookie pages as you think you will need Display the A-Z cards around the room and use the recording sheet to write your answer Roll and cover Use a 6 sided dice - roll and cover Three additional sets ask you to +1, +2and double the number rolled Christmas Maths Activities - Sequence Snowmen Color copy and laminate Each set of six snowmen belong together but need to be placed in a sequence Watch out - they are sneaky snowmen! How many lights are working? Work out how many lights are working. Read the equations and use the lights like a number line Record your answer on the answer sheet When is Santa Coming? Colour copy and laminate One set is o’clock One set is half past Spread them out and match the correct labels Graphing Count the items and graph Use the coloured picture to graph the data and then formulate 10 questions to get a buddy to solve Groups of cutlery Roll a dice (6 -10 -12 sided) if you roll a 3 – you need three sets of cutlery and then you need to work out that 3 x 3 = 9 pieces of cutlery Enjoy and learn with our Christmas Maths Activities Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack. COPYRIGHT ©Paula’s Place This product is for personal use in one classroom only. To share or use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be shared or distributed without consent from the author.

Christmas Writing Prompts contains 40 writing tasks to choose from. Your students will enjoy sharing how they celebrate this time of the year. Each task is ready to print and go. Tasks include - • Christmas Word Wall • A-Z key – record what you know about Christmas • Reasons why I love Christmas • List stocking fillers • Christmas in Paradise – Summer/Winter Venn Diagram in colour and b/w • My Christmas wish list • A letter to Santa – I haven’t always been good • A letter to Santa – I think I have been good • A thank you letter to Santa • Food we leave out – list and draw • My note to leave with the food for Santa • How to pick a great tree • Who do you give presents to? • A tale of two naughty elves – a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page • Christmas in Paradise – colour writing stimulus and a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page (summer) • Christmas in Paradise – colour writing stimulus and a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page (winter) • Label Santa’s outfit • Design a new Santa outfit • Santa is-can-has • Reindeer are-can-have • An Elf is-can-has • Food we eat on Christmas Day • Design a new toy • Evaluate a toy for Santa • Santa dropped off the wrong presents – a narrative – a planning page, an illustration and writing page and an additional writing page • What could be in this present? • What is the best gift of all? • Draw and label your favourite decorations • Review a Christmas Book • Santa got stuck in the chimney • Application to be an Elf • Reindeer Application • Best Christmas ever – recount • A week in the life of an elf • A reindeer scared of heights • Procedure – how to wrap a present • Describe a reindeer • Research and write some • Christmas jokes • An Acrostic Poem • Where do you spend Christmas? Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack. COPYRIGHT ©Paula’s Place This product is for personal use in one classroom only. To share or use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be shared or distributed without consent from the author.

Reindeer Informational Prompts Planners and Rubrics - This pack provides information about reindeer. This information will assist in the writing of your Informational Text; guided by a rubric. KWHL - for Reindeer There are color, plus black/white versions and a one page version To assess what your grade already knows and to assist in writing the Informational Text, use the KWHL. This approach allows you to identify prior knowledge, determine what students want to learn and guide their learning process effectively. This is what we know about… This is what we want to know … This is how we will find out what we want to know…… This is our new learning about …. Vocabulary Colour and black/white versions provided Spare tags for extra words Display these words and discuss what they mean Facts Use these cards as discussion starters or to display facts about reindeer and discuss their meaning. Start the Informational Text with these facts to help build the paragraphs. Photos Use these photos to assist in writing the text. Print them and display them around the finished Informational Text. Reading Record the main ideas and supporting information from this text. For the second task, paraphrase the text. Writing Use the photos provided in the photo section to assist in writing the text Print off and display around the finished Informational Text The rubrics are helpful in assessing the text A map of the world is provided to plot where the reindeer live A planner includes an example of the Informational Text There are a variety of papers and planners provided Enjoy our Reindeer Informational Prompts Planners and Rubrics COPYRIGHT ©Paula’s Place This product is for personal use in one classroom only. To share or use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. You may not share or distribute this product without the author’s consent.

Gingerbread Read the Room Pack focuses on ‘er’, ‘ea’ and ‘br’ There are three read the room tasks ‘er’, ‘ea’ and ‘br’ The cards are available in two printing options The black and white version can be copied onto colored card Each set has 24 cards to look for in your classroom A recording sheet An answer key A brainstorm chart to add to Color copy, laminate and cut the cards on the dotted lines. Display the cards in your room randomly, so students need to look for the correct cards for the set. Students need to look for the words and add them to the recording sheet in the correct place. Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack. Enjoy our Gingerbread Read the Room task Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack. COPYRIGHT ©Paula’s Place This product is for personal use in one classroom only. To share or use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be shared or distributed without consent from the author.

Christmas Parts of Speech Activities will help in determining whether a word is a noun, verb, or adjective is an essential part of constructing great sentences and writing grammatically correct texts. Enjoy this Christmas-themed pack while learning to sort nouns, verbs, and adjectives effectively. Posters Display these posters to guide your students in understanding the differences between nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Additionally, you will find a second version of the Adjectives poster with both USA and non-USA spellings for flexibility. Sorting Task Begin by using the picture prompts to sort words into three groups: nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Then, record the sorted groups on the provided templates to solidify understanding. Print and Go This “print and go” section allows students to consolidate their knowledge of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. With brainstorming tasks, alphabet keys, and recording templates, this section is designed for both focus groups and whole-class activities. Writing Tasks Use the included templates to plan writing tasks that emphasize the use of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. These tasks can align with specific themes or texts of your choice, providing creative flexibility. Read the Room Print and display the cards around the room to create an interactive learning experience. Provide each student with a recording sheet, and as they find each card, they record whether it features a noun, verb, or adjective. For convenience, an answer key is included. Describe It Print and laminate these cards to encourage descriptive writing. Students can use dry-erase markers to add adjectives to describe each picture. For collaborative learning, you can work on a few cards together in focus groups, then encourage students to check with a buddy and brainstorm additional adjectives. COPYRIGHT © Paula’s Place This product is intended for personal use in a single classroom. If you wish to share or use it in multiple classrooms, purchasing additional licenses. is necessary. Sharing or distributing this product without the author’s consent is prohibited.

New Year’s Eve Activities 5 Math and 5 Writing Tasks Help students engage with the excitement of New Year’s Eve while practising math and writing skills! This activity pack teaches how to count backward in time, explore clocks, and document tasks associated with New Year’s celebrations. Mathematics Tasks Use these fun and educational activities to build essential time-telling and sequencing skills: Number Arrangement: Arrange numbers from 0 to 12 both forward and backward. This foundational activity ensures students can identify clock numbers accurately. Design and Create a Clock: Draw a clock face, then craft a working clock to deepen understanding of time. Time Sequencing: Put times in order from 1 PM to midnight and match them to their written counterparts. Analog to Digital Matching: Match analog (analogue) times with digital formats, focusing on o’clocks and half-past times. Task Sequencing: Identify and sequence typical tasks or activities people do on New Year’s Eve. English Tasks Combine creativity and reflection with these engaging writing activities: Alphabet Key: Write words or phrases related to New Year’s Eve using each letter of the alphabet. New Year’s Resolutions: Record your resolutions, save them, and revisit them next year to reflect on progress. Party Planning: Create a shopping list for a New Year’s party you design. Include items like decorations, food, and activities. Invitation Writing: Compose a letter inviting family and friends to your New Year’s Eve celebration. Recount Writing: Reflect on and write a detailed account of your New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day activities. Enjoy working with our New Year’s Eve Activities 5 Math and 5 Writing Tasks Important Information Before purchasing, review the detailed description and download the preview to see everything included in this pack. Copyright Notice This product is © Paula’s Place and is for personal use in one classroom only. For use in multiple classrooms, purchase additional licenses. Sharing or distributing this product without the author’s consent is not allowed.

Diwali Reading and Writing Tasks, introduce your students to the rich traditions and celebrations of Diwali with engaging reading and writing tasks. These activities help students understand the significance of Diwali and explore how it is celebrated. Each section includes clear and concise instructions to guide students through the activities effectively. Word Wall: Building Vocabulary Together Start by brainstorming words related to Diwali as a class. Collaborate: Discuss words students might encounter while learning about Diwali. Expand Knowledge: Add new words to the list as students gather more information. Interactive Display: Showcase the word wall around the room and encourage students to use it during discussions and writing activities. This visual resource reinforces key vocabulary and fosters a deeper connection to the topic. Reading Booklet: Explore and Reflect The Diwali Reading Booklet offers a comprehensive way to learn about this festival. Understand the Celebration: The booklet includes a half-page shared reading section that explains the meaning and traditions of Diwali. Summarize Key Points: After each page, students write a summary to reinforce understanding. Create a Resource: Finished booklets can be added to your reading corner, providing a great reference tool for independent reading. Print-and-Go Activities: Simplify Lesson Prep In this section, students will actively engage with information about Diwali through quick and effective tasks. Record Facts: Encourage students to gather and write down key facts about Diwali. Reflect Creatively: Use prompts like I See, I Think, I Wonder to inspire critical thinking. Organize Thoughts: Complete the Diwali 3-2-1 activity to summarize three facts, two interesting points, and one question. Visual Learning: Add photos of completed work to showcase independent learning. These activities are perfect for enhancing comprehension and making learning about Diwali fun and meaningful. Why Use This Pack? This resource helps students build cultural awareness while improving reading and writing skills. By combining creativity with structured tasks, students gain a deeper understanding of Diwali’s significance and traditions. Start your journey into Diwali with this thoughtfully designed activity pack, and bring the spirit of this festival into your classroom! Copyright Information This product is © Paula’s Place and intended for personal use in a single classroom. For use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. Sharing or distributing this product without the author’s consent is not allowed.

Goal Setting and Reflecting for the New Year is made easy with this banner and activities that will motivate your students to set realistic and achievable goals. Record them in a booklet to keep and reflect on as the year continues. Reflections on Last Year At the beginning of each section, you will find detailed instructions to guide your activities. This Page: Start by recording three highlights from last year. Once you identify these milestones, celebrate them and use them as a foundation to build on this year. Pennants or Banners For Display: Create colourful pennants to showcase in your classroom. Begin by colouring and designing the pennants. Personalization: Copy the first pennant, glue it on the back of each one, and tailor it for every student. All About Me Two Versions Available: Use the templates to share favourite items, such as colours and hobbies. How to Use: Add personal information to the pages, then display them or compile them into a class book to help everyone get to know one another. Interactive Note Pages Customization Options: Choose from pages with different fonts. Reflection Prompts: Write about what you aspire to be, what you wish to do, skills you’d like to develop, or experiences you’d like to have. Make a Mobile Choosing Materials: Select either yellow or white headings for your mobile. Assembly: Write comments on each piece, attach them together with a string, and hang the mobile in the classroom. Use the circle marks to punch holes for hanging. Learning Goals Booklet Preparation: Copy the pages you need, then staple them at the indicated marks. Custom Goals: Add personalized goals using the blank page included in the booklet. Assembly: Cut the pages in half to create two smaller books. New Year Thoughts Group Brainstorming: Provide each child with a booklet. Before they write, brainstorm ideas as a group to inspire thoughtful responses. Countdown Booklet Copy and Staple: Prepare the booklets by copying and stapling the pages at the marked areas. Personal Goals: On each page, record activities or goals you want to achieve this year, prioritizing the most important one as Number One. Create Two Books: Cut each booklet in half to maximize resources. Autographs Activity: Write your autograph and collect signatures from classmates. Reflection: Repeat this task at the end of the year to compare how your signature has changed over time. Enjoy exploring the Goal Setting and Reflecting for the New Year activities. Before purchasing, please read the description carefully and download the preview, which clearly outlines everything included in this pack. Copyright Notice This product is © Paula’s Place and intended for personal use in a single classroom. For use in multiple classrooms, purchase additional licenses. Sharing or distributing this product without the author’s consent is prohibited.

Kwanzaa reading and writing tasks will help you celebrate African-American culture through community, family, justice, and nature. It honours unity, ancestry, and shared traditions. The word “Kwanzaa” comes from Swahili, meaning “first fruits of the harvest.” This activity pack helps students explore the significance of these values and traditions while fostering a deeper understanding of this meaningful celebration. What’s Included in the Kwanzaa Reading and Writing Activities Pack This comprehensive pack offers everything you need to teach your students about Kwanzaa engagingly and educationally. 1. Background Information Gain a clear understanding of Kwanzaa with a detailed overview, with “What is it?” and its history. 2. Word Wall and Vocabulary Cards Build key vocabulary with colourful cards to support classroom discussions and writing tasks. 3. How Kwanzaa is Celebrated Explore how people celebrate Kwanzaa through daily traditions, symbols, feasts, and crafts. 4. Suggested Books Discover recommended books to bring the spirit of Kwanzaa to life in your classroom. 5. Interactive Activities and Crafts Reader: Share this engaging story with your class to introduce the celebration. Concept Wheel: Encourage students to brainstorm what they already know about Kwanzaa. Research Activity: Investigate traditional Kwanzaa foods and their cultural significance. Candles in the Kinara: Teach students about the purpose of the candles and their symbolic meaning through a paper chipping craft. Make a Banner: Use templates and instructions to create personalised banners that celebrate Kwanzaa. Woven Mat Project: Guide students step by step with clear instructions and photos to craft a traditional woven mat. 6. Daily Organizers and Writing Tasks Candle Lighting Organizer: Help students track each day’s candle lighting and its significance. There are two task sets—one with “colour” and another with “colour” spelling for flexibility. Writing Tasks: Encourage students to summarize facts with a 3-2-1 writing activity or create detailed reflections about Kwanzaa’s principles and traditions. Why Use This Pack? Our Kwanzaa Reading and Writing Activities provide an engaging, hands-on way to celebrate Kwanzaa in the classroom. It fosters cultural awareness, encourages creativity, and promotes inclusivity while aligning with educational goals. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for community, family, and shared values as they explore the significance of this vibrant celebration. Copyright Information This product is © Paula’s Place, designed for personal use in one classroom. Purchase additional licenses if planning to use it in multiple classrooms. Sharing or distributing this product without the author’s permission is prohibited.

Our Day of the Dead Lapbook offers a creative and educational way to teach students about this vibrant cultural celebration. By completing the activities, students gain a deeper understanding of the traditions, symbols, and meaning behind the Day of the Dead. This resource features clear instructions at the start of each section, ensuring smooth implementation in your classroom. What’s in the Day of the Dead Lapbook This activity pack contains engaging tools and templates to create a personalized lapbook. 1. Word Wall Encourage students to brainstorm and use descriptive language to capture the spirit of the Day of the Dead. These pages support vocabulary development and creative expression, making the word wall a valuable classroom resource. 2. Lapbook Templates Print and assemble your lapbook Cover Pages: Choose from full-color or black-and-white versions. Mask Design: Inspire creativity with a “Design Your Own Mask” activity. KWHL Chart: Guide students to explore what they Know, Want to know, How they’ll learn, and what they’ve Learned about this celebration. Symbols and Vocabulary Lists: Reinforce key concepts and terms. Small Reader: Share a mini-book packed with interesting facts about the Day of the Dead. 3. Photo Prompts Use visually stunning photo prompts to spark creativity and enhance your classroom display. These prompts motivate students to write descriptively and expand their word wall with vivid, sensory language. Why Choose This Resource? Celebrating the Day of the Dead in the classroom fosters cultural awareness and appreciation. This lapbook allows students to engage deeply with the celebration’s themes through creative, hands-on activities. It supports language development, critical thinking, and creativity. Copyright Information This product is © Paula’s Place and is designed for personal use in one classroom. To share or use in multiple classrooms, purchase additional licenses. Distribution or sharing of this resource without the author’s consent is prohibited.

12 Days of Christmas Bundle – Read the Room, Number Pack and Reader Pack 12 Days of Christmas – Read the Room 43 pages This task will enable your students to become familiar with the ’12 Days of Christmas’ There are two versions and two sizes for you to use. Copy and place the version of your choice around the room. Copy the recording sheet for each student. Choose either the number or picture recording sheet, also choose between the first line being done for you 12 Days of Christmas - Number Pack 68 pages Poster Pack - Display these posters around the room for reference – students can check spelling for words and match the numerals. There is a black and white copy to use or full color set. Jigsaw Set - Two versions available. Copy and laminate before use. The black and white version can be copied onto colored card. Print and Go - These tasks will help to consolidate numbers 1-12. They build on number sense and the ability to see and build connections between numbers. Peg My Number - Count the collection and peg the number. 12 Days of Christmas – Reading pack Contents – 95 pages Large Book - Use these to make large books for your grade. Color and ‘save my ink’ version included. Share them in small groups and discuss vocabulary and use for language experience tasks at the back of this pack. Small Book - Use these to make small books for your grade. Color and ‘save my ink’ version included. Share them in small groups and discuss vocabulary and use for language experience tasks at the back of this pack. Copy and staple together, cut down the centre and create two books. Print and go - Fill in the missing word x2 – Match pictures to text – Word splashes for each day – Put the sentences in order – Comprehension x2 – Interactive Notebook pages for each day Stick puppets - Use these characters to make stick puppets by attaching a straw or icy pole stick. Create your own oral recount or make a new version. COPYRIGHT ©Paula’s Place This product is for personal use in one classroom only. To share or use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be shared or distributed without consent from the author.

Christmas Book Tasks (templates for any Christmas book) These tasks can be used with any Christmas themed book. I use them in conjunction with an Advent Calendar of books. I have included photos of how I do this within the pack. What I know – What I want to know – How will I find it out – My new learning – three formats Word Focus – record new words and find out what they mean Compare two books Sequencing – two versions Text Connections - two versions Word splash – on a book Character Traits – three prompts Recount template – add pictures to the side The best part of the story Summary Recount – main idea – two versions Create a story Compare beginning and end Interactive page for beginning, middle and end Change the ending Add a new character Devise questions I see, I think, I wonder Persuade people to read the book Making lists Design a new cover Make the book better Setting, characters, complications and resolutions DeBono’s Hats Character Traits Conversations Point of view Please read the description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly shows you what is included in this pack. COPYRIGHT ©Paula’s Place This product is for personal use in one classroom only. To share or use in multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. This product may not be shared or distributed without consent from the author.