Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
2d shape printables - 2d shape posters - Brighten your classroom decor with these posters. 20 different 2D shapes poster set. Includes 4 different poster types to choose from and one shape number prefix poster. Covers you from Kindergarten to Grade 2 with simple to complex shapes. 83 page pdf.
2d shape posters includes;
20 different shapes = circle, crescent, decagon, rhombus, heart, heptagon, hexagon, nonagon, octagon, oval, pentagon, rectangle, semi-circle, square, star, trapezoid, triangle, parallelogram, hendecagon and dodecagon
4 different shape poster styles = 1 - shape and name, 2 - shape, name and description, 3 - shape, name, description and number of sides in the centre of the shape, 4 - name and photograph of a real world shape
Bonus - shape number prefix poster (especially useful for understanding how the shape names relate to the sides)
Stretches from Kindergarten to Year 2. Use the basic shapes (e.g. square, circle, star, oval, rectangle, triangle) for kindergarten and gradually progress to more challenging shapes for Year 2.
Descriptions provided are particularly useful for Year 1 and 2 students.
Bright, colourful and clear images.
Print as A4 or A3 size
Colour product
Fun black and white borders
Digital product. Once you purchase this product, download to your computer and print it out.
83 pages (includes cover pages)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
two dimensional shape games - Get your students learning shape names by having fun! This pack includes flashcards, posters, 4 game boards and teacher checklists! 56 page printable pdf product. Colour and black and white versions. Appropriate for the early years of schooling Kindy, Pre-Primary and Year 1.
2d shape flashcards includes the following;
56 pages (includes cover pages)
ideas for cards included
black and white and colour flashcards
15 shapes - basic two-dimensional shapes (circle, oval, square, parallelogram, trapezoid, rectangle, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, crescent, semi-circle, cross, rhombus, triangle, star, heart)
flashcards with pictures only
flashcards with words only
flashcards with picture and word
compilation posters 2x
teacher checklists
editable teacher checklist
game (includes 4 boards, game tokens, small game cards, question cards)
games are in colour
instructions for games included
answers for game 2 and 3 included
print doubles of flashcards and use for a memory or matching game!
This is a digital product. You can download it, save it to your computer and then print it.
What a great all in one product! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thanks.
Adding problems for 1st graders - Do you want a no prep bundle of addition worksheets to cover you for a whole year? This product is a massive 197 (this includes the answer key) page worksheet bundle. Differentiated options are included and a variety of addition strategies are included. Designed for grade 1 students. These are high-quality worksheets with specific outcomes in mind.
It includes:
Answer key (this will save your time)
197 pages (includes cover pages and answer key)
Types of activities - count the collection (of pictures), vertical problems, horizontal problems, number stories, calculator sums, missing addends, adding 0, 10 and 20 to a given number and more
Strategies - using a number line, counting pictures (or using counters), counting on, using a 100’s chart, partitioning numbers, finding the ten, doubling and more
Differentiated pages - activities are differentiated by using smaller numbers (for the same concept) and sometimes having less problems to a page.
Show the page on your smart board and work through the sums together (I can do this with a pdf document on the smart board and most have this capacity)
Show the answer key on your smart board and have students partner mark to further save your time and discuss the answers together in your class (number talks!)
Can be used for struggling Year 2 students or for early morning revision for Year 2 students (I do this in my own Year 2 classroom!)
This product can last you one year if you are also covering other mathematical concepts in the curriculum (e.g. geometry, measurement, data).
This is a digital product (not a hard copy).
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). A4 product but can be enlarged to A3.
This is a very handy resource for differentiated learning centres or morning number practise!
Teach the strategy and then follow up with the worksheet!
Aligns to the Australian Curriculum: AC9MIN02, MC(MIN04, AC9MIN05.
Aligns to the W.A. Curriculum: Year 1 - Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies, including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
I hope you find this useful.
australian money worksheet - A differentiated money worksheet pack that also includes money templates, teacher checklists, assessments and the answer key? This is a massive 217 page pack that covers grades pre-primary (foundation) to Grade 3.
Australian money worksheet - includes
Suggested teaching order and tips
coin rubbings and sortings
colour in the money and describe it
addition (coins and notes)
sumbols
coin values and ordering them
note values and ordering them
ordering coins and notes
skip counting coins and notes
buying objects
matching money to tages
add written money sums
types of money
who has more
who has less
giving change
saving money
bartering
ways to make $1.00
money templates
assessments - four
teacher checklists
answer key
217 pages includes cover pages
contents page with hyperlinks
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I have used this in Grade one and two classrooms but have extended this pack to cater to prep and Grade 3. Enjoy!
caterpillar number line - Need a cute 1-100 number line printable to brighten up your class that can also be used for games? This is a multipurpose product with instructions provided. Print and display or print and use for games (or both)! 31 page pdf.
number line printable includes;
numbers 1-100
blank circle templates - 3 pages
editable type in circles - 3 pages
colour themed to create a pattern within your number line
caterpillar faces
caterpillar decoration images - 2 pages
how to use this product - 1 page
31 pages in total (includes cover pages)
Print onto card to save laminating or print and laminate
Use this number line for forward counting, backwards counting, addition number line strategies and subtraction number line strategies
Use this product for games (e.g. snap, memory, ordering and so forth)
Line not provided within product as they are circles but you could tape them over a piece of masking tape if you require it
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area) as each printer is different. You can print A4 size or A3 size.
3d shape attributes worksheets - Want a differentiated worksheet pack that covers three-dimensional shape names, descriptions and includes a variety of activities? This 95 page printable product requires zero prep. Teacher checklists are included and an answer key!
3d shape pdf includes;
cut and paste shape names
sorting shapes by stack or roll and curved and flat properties
shape drawing pages (trace and draw)
shape draw compilation
tick the correct shape description (e.g. curved vs flat and vertices)
write your own shape descriptions (includes useful words)
draw a line to match shapes
shape hunts
cube or cylinder?
cuboid or sphere?
shape patterns (drawn and real) continue them
write the name of the shape under real objects
tick the correct shape name
shape colour and count
venn diagrams
same and different
How many vertices, edges & faces (2x worksheets)
answer key
teacher checklists x4
questions numbered
95 pages includes cover page and answer key. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I have a 3d shape powerpoint lesson that goes well with this resource!
Updated *23/10/24 (Includes one additional teacher checklist and all questions for students are numbered).
3d shape powerpoint - Using the correct 3D shape names, vocabulary and describing them can be tricky for students (and even adults who have forgotten such things!). This lesson explains all concepts for you in an easy step-by-step manner. PowerPoint lesson with 134 slides. Edited (7/3/24).
3d shape powerpoint includes;
Shapes included - sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism, square-based pyramid, triangular pyramid, triangular prism, hemisphere, hexagonal prism, hexagonal pyramid, octagonal prism, octagonal pyramid, pentagonal prism
Vocabulary explained - vertex, vertices, edge, face, prism
Activities - guessing game, drawing shapes and shape hunts
Partner discussion slides
Checking for understanding slides
Extension idea slides 3x
Success criteria and learning outcomes provided
When you use the lesson in slide show mode and press the space key or mouse button, some answers (words or pictures) will appear. You may wish to go through this first but it is very easy to just use!
Suitable for grades one and two but could be used for pre-primary if they are ready for extension and learning 3d shape names, or grade three students as a revision and daily warm-up to more complex geometrical lessons!
A great lesson to use for your own class (in school), as a homeschooler or leave for a relief teacher.
Enjoy!
2 dimensional shape worksheets - Do you need a quick print and go pack of 2d worksheets that are differentiated, have an answer key and could stretch over a whole year? This 131 page pdf product has a teacher assessment included and plenty of different, fun activities. Suitable for Pre-Primary (foundation), Grade 1 and 2 students. Edited 6/3/24
2 dimensional shape worksheets includes;
contents page with clickable links (find your content quicker!)
circle and find the real shapes 8 pg
shape finds 15 pg
shape hunts (in your classroom or home) 5 pg
trace and draw shapes 6 pg
match shapes to the name 4 pg
cut and paste shape names to the shapes 4 pg
trace shape names and draw the shapes 5 pg
shape trace, colour and count 4 pg
shape sorting 2 pg
shape describing 3 pg
shape mazes 3 pg
teacher checklists 6 pg (name/describe) differentiated (e.g. basic or complex)
whole class checklists added (fits 12 students per page)
answer key
mostly black and white pages (find the real shapes has colour and some answer key pages have some colour)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you.
Kind regards,
Jennifer
2D shapes with example - Want a great lesson to teach 20 2d shapes with clarity? Grab this direct instruction lesson. Covers 20 shapes. Choose how many shapes you wish to teach and how much description you wish to cover. A very interactive and engaging lesson. Updated *4th August, 2024. Now includes 243 slides.
2D shape properties powerpoint includes;
2d shapes included; circle, square, triangle, oval, star, rhombus, crescent, heart, hexagon, pentagon, octagon, rectangle, trapezoid, parallelogram, semi circle, decagon, heptagon, nonagon, hendecagon, dodecagon
learning intentions, success criteria and tune in
shape name slides (look and say together)
shape property vocabulary slides * now includes number prefixes
shape properties of each shape explained
shape sort activity
who has the shape?
real world shape pictures section
shape hunt activity
how many sides?
how many corners?
curved or straight?
fun check for understanding activity (e.g. name this shape and guess my shape!)
activities for the class (e.g. draw this shape, make this shape from play doh)
When you purchase this product you will receive a link to dropbox (download, save and use!). If you do not have dropbox, simply create an account for free!
Please check the slideshow first. Use in slide show mode. When you press the space bar, arrow or mouse button, some words will appear. Use the shape sort outside of slideshow mode.
3 d shape names - Do your class need to learn the 3d shape names and describe the properties of shapes? It’s a lot to learn. Grab these posters to display and refer to.
27 pages - includes cover pages
shapes included: cube, hexagonal pyramid, cuboid & rectagonal cuboid = same, cylinder, sphere, square based pyramid, cone, triangular pyramid & tetrahedron = same, pentagonal pyramid, hexagonal prism, pentagonal prism, hemisphere, octagonal pyramid, triangular prism, octagonal prism
shape property posters include: 3d shape, face, vertex, vertices, edges (A4 page per property)
one compilation poster with all shapes on the one page and the description of shape property vocabulary
gentle boho colours
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printable 1000 chart - Do you students need help counting beyond 100? This set of number charts may assist them to follow the 1-9 sequence throughout the hundreds to number 1000.
printable 1000 chart includes:
11 number charts (that go beyond 1000)
counting goal prompt (I can count to 1000)
labels (e.g. 100’s, 200’s, 300’s, 400’s, 500’s, 600’s, 700’s, 800’s, 900’s, 1000’s, Number of the day: )
number charts are black and white
20 pages total (includes cover pages)
Use these number charts to display or for learning activities!
You can use these charts for counting on from a random number, counting backwards and counting up to a specified number - the ideas are endless!
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
Enjoy. Kind regards, Jennifer
birthday charts for classroom Need a birthday display but don’t have time to cut complicated pieces? Grab this really easy birthday display to print and go pack. There is no complicated cutting here, just print as whole pages, laminate, grab a whiteboard marker and go. Includes what age the student is and the twelve months of the year to write the birthdays onto.
This is a great math activity to discuss who is which age, what age they will turn next year, the months of the year and the most popular age. 33 page printable product.
birthday charts printable includes;
11 age posters on cakes with the correct age candles (e.g. We are 1, We are 2, We are 3) - write the students names on to show who is that age
12 balloons to represent the months of the year (just grab a whiteboard marker to write the names of the student born in each month)
BONUS: Happy Birthday posters
Age discussion prompt poster!
33 pages includes cover pages
Instructions included
daily-math-number-warmup This Math Warm up is a daily math warm up to be used prior to teaching new content. Includes a massive 242 slides. Repetition and revision are very important for all students, particularly those with a learning disability. This Math warm up 1st grade PowerPoint lesson is in a winter theme and includes;
How to use this PowerPoint (for teachers)
Menu page with hyperlinks (complete the whole lesson or focus on the parts you wish to!)
Learning Intentions
Reminder to sit with whole body listening
Subitising
Say the number
Before & After
Missing number
Place value questions
Count on from this number
Skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s
Addition vocabulary
Symbol explanation
Addition sums (with pictures)
Subtraction vocabulary
Missing addends
Friends of ten
Symbol explanation
Subtraction sums (with pictures)
The fox stole how many
Count backwards from 10
Count backwards from 20
Sharing - what does this mean?
Sharing quantities -
Which is the greatest/biggest number
Which is the smallest/smaller number
Number story in words and pictures
Story - tell me a story from this picture
Challenge slides
Answers will appear on the click of a mouse!
Use in PowerPoint slide show mode
Use daily! No need to reinvent the wheel.
It is differentiated with degrees of difficulty. Use the slides that apply to your students. This math warm up is a very comprehensive warm up and includes 242 slides The main focus is on number. You can also use this lesson for Year Two students who require revision (especially at the beginning of the year).
This is a bundle that includes 7 individual products. potato-bundle Doing a potato-based food theme? This will help you out. This pack integrates science, literacy, math and home economics (cooking) skills!
potato-activity-bundle includes;
1 - potato lifecycle lesson - Science PowerPoint
2 - ways to eat potatoes lesson - Food & fun PowerPoint
3 - potato lifecycle worksheet pack - Science & literacy skills
4 - potato lifecycle poster pack - Science
5 - ways to eat potatoes poster pack - Food
6 - The Potato People story comprehension pack
7 - Potato people game - printable game targeting early math and reading skills (or just plain fun!)
potato-man-game Do you need a game that is educational, fun and students will stay focused? A really cute printable potato man, woman and person game. Encourages a variety of skills such as; subitising to 6, addition of dice, matching and reading words. 45 pages.
potato-man-game includes;
instructions
game boards
game pieces to print, laminate and use
dice boards
dice tokens
word cards
differentiated
so much fun
Matches well with a potato unit. Just plain fun too!
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you.
Enjoy!
potato-man-game Looking for a game that is educational, fun and students will stay focused? A really cute printable potato man, woman and person game. Encourages a variety of skills such as; subitising to 6, addition of dice, matching and reading words. 45 pages.
printable-potato-man-game includes;
instructions
game boards
game pieces to print, laminate and use
dice boards
dice tokens
word cards
differentiated
so much fun
Matches well with a potato unit. Just plain fun too!
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you.
Enjoy!
christmas-number-lesson A massive 121 slide math number warm-up PowerPoint in Christmas theme! Such a cute and engaging warm-up that covers so many essential concepts.
christmas-number-lesson includes;
learning intentions
number recognition to 100
subitise to ten
count from random numbers
count backwards 20-1
identify missing numbers
count quantities (in ten frames)
addition
subtraction
friends of ten
doubles
place value
skip counting (2, 5, 10)
make a number story about a given picture
121 slides includes cover pages. Please go through the show first and use in powerpoint slide show mode. When you press a mouse, space bar or arrow button, numbers or images will appear. It is all scripted for you but you can add your own comments.
I use this lesson in its entirety over a two-week period prior to Christmas holidays but you can just use a different section each day if you wish. It is entirely up to you! This lesson is intended to revise previously taught concepts as a daily warm-up.
Please review.
matching-numbers-1-to-20 A SEN activity (or appropriate for Kindergarten/Foundation students) who are learning numbers 1-20 and can match quantities. Subitising dice cards, number cards and teacher checklists also included!
matching-numbers-1-to-20 includes;
32 pages printable pdf product (includes cover pages)
subitising cards 1-20
number cards 1-20
activity matching mats
instructions for mats and card use
teacher checklist for mat activities AND counting skills (e.g. conservation, cardinality, 1-1 correspondence and more).
colour product
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I created this product for SEN students in my classroom. They complete this task independently once they have been shown how to complete it. You could also include this as a number activity rotation in your math lessons.
Enjoy!
PowerPoint-dinosaur-theme A Math Number warm-up PowerPoint lesson with *UPDATED 255 slides. Covers many concepts. For Year One students.
PowerPoint-dinosaur-theme includes;
255 slides (includes cover pages)
Math concepts; number recognition, counting, subitising, greater than/less than (numbers and quantities), addition and subtraction, counting backwards from 20, skip counting (2s, 5s &10s), ordinal number, place value, counting on
UPDATED SKILLS ADDED; missing numbers, friends of ten, more subitising alternatives, challenging slides, menu page with hyperlinks!
For year one students (and revision for Year 2 students)
Intended to be a warm-up lesson to revise previously taught concepts
You can cover the entire warm-up or just revise concepts you wish to
Please look at this lesson prior to teaching. When you press the mouse, arrow or enter key, some numbers and text boxes will appear.
Cute and engaging dinosaur clipart
I now use this with my Year 2 class and they love it. It is a great warmup powerpoint to use before teaching new concepts.
Enjoy.
St.-Patrick’s-Day-Coloring-Book - An activity book for St. Patrick’s Day -
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Book - includes:
105 pages
color in pages
addition
subtraction
patterning
handwriting/tracing
writing activities
art activities (colour mixing and so forth)
very cute clipart!
differentiated tasks!
Massive value pack. Print for each child or just print pages as required.