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I have been a teaching principal in a small rural school for the last 3 years. Before this I have over 10 years teaching experience teaching students ranging in age 5 through to 12 and have loved every minute. “Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educ
Tour De France Word Search and Terms
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Tour De France Word Search and Terms

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A fun word search word find with the terms used in the Tour de France cycling race. Also included is a glossary to help you along if you or your students are unsure of the words and their meanings. Enjoy
STEM Flight Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge
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STEM Flight Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge

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STEM Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge. This science and engineering challenge will see students create a starship that rotates when dropped. It engages the students and challenges to think about flight and what determines flight. This challenge looks at speed, direction, size and use of wings. This pack contains everything you need. All you need to do is print it off and you are up and running. It can be used as either a group activity or individual. I usually do it as a group as then you can allocate members various roles within the group. Included are instructions, templates and extension question sheet. As a bonus I have also include an A4 STEM Poster. Enjoy
STEM Introduction Pack
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STEM Introduction Pack

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This STEM Introduction Pack is a great way to introduce your class to STEM challenges and activities. It includes all you need from Student Roles, Posters, Displays, Experiments and of course Challenges. This pack can also be used to extend what you already have in your class. This pack includes: STEM Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge. STEM Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge. STEM Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge. STEM Paperclip Boat: A Science and Engineering Challenge. STEM Water Drop Race: A Science and Engineering Challenge. STEM Zooming Paper Dory: A Science and Engineering Challenge. Enjoy
Prepositions Phrases with Poster and Assessment
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Prepositions Phrases with Poster and Assessment

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This pack makes learning prepositions and prepositional phrases fun and easy. It contains everything student needs to learn prepositions and even includes a pre and post test for your convenience. all you need to do is print and go. This Preposition Pack Includes: *Preposition Pre Test *Preposition Post test *Recording Sheet *7 preposition Activity Sheets *Time Prepositions Activity Sheet *Location Preposition Activity Sheet *Movement Preposition Activity Sheet *Fun Word Find Activity *Marking Key *A3 Preposition Poster Encase your not sure what is is. Kids love learning them!!! A Preposition is a word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object. Enjoy
Blooms's Taxonomy Differentiated Higher Order Thinking Reading Responses
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Blooms's Taxonomy Differentiated Higher Order Thinking Reading Responses

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Bloom;s Taxonomy cards for your class for higher order thinking in their reading comprehension. These cards can be used during whole class lessons, small group, differentiated small groups, literature circles, literacy centers, independent work and much more! They are a great teaching tool and a great way to get students thinking and applying reading skills with selections! Included in this download are 64 differentiated comprehension question cards: - 10 Remembering questions - 11 Understanding questions - 10 Applying questions - 10 Analyzing questions - 15 Evaluating questions - 7 Creating questions All you need to do is print, cut and laminate and they are ready to go. Please remember to follow me Enjoy
Summer Olympics Scenario Writing First Person
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Summer Olympics Scenario Writing First Person

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Summer Olympics in Rio is upon us. This Visually stunning writing scenario takes the audience on a journey to the Olympics in first person. Included in this pack is a PowerPoint presentation to show your students. The bigger the screen the better as these are high quality images. During the show, students discuss and fill in the 5 senses chart provided. These notes will help direct the students in their writing with a vocabulary rich story. If you like this pack you will also like my Summer Olympic Bingo game. A game for the whole class that ties in perfectly with this writing lesson/s Enjoy!!!
Pokemon Go Hijacks Football Match: A Creative Writing Scenario
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Pokemon Go Hijacks Football Match: A Creative Writing Scenario

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A Pokemon has taken over in this Creative Writing Scenario. This Creative Writing Scenario takes the students on an engaging journey to a football match where the game is hijacked by a Pokemon character. The students decide what happens next. This pack includes a 5 senses graphic organizer to be completed while they watch the presentation. It is used to generate ideas and used as a basis for extending their vocabulary. This alongside the presentation will help students to produce a descriptively rich story. Enjoy.
STEM Flight Experiment Challenge Bundle
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STEM Flight Experiment Challenge Bundle

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Bundle Includes: STEM Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge. STEM Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge. STEM Rotating Starship: A Science and Engineering Challenge. These science and engineering challenges will see students create a Starship, Paper Helicopter and Flying Straw that rotate and fly when dropped and thrown. It engages the students and challenges to think about flight and what determines flight. These challenge looks at speed, direction, size and use of wings. These packs contain everything you need. All you need to do is print it off and you are up and running. It can be used as either a group activity or individual. I usually do it as a group as then you can allocate members various roles within the group. Included are instructions, templates and extension question sheet. As a bonus I have also include an A4 STEM Poster. Enjoy
Contractions Poster A3 Apostrophes
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Contractions Poster A3 Apostrophes

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This high quality poster is ideal for your classroom wall, bulletin board or literacy display. There are 96 contractions included in this poster. The poster is A3 in size and makes a great reference for the students when they are unsure of which contraction to use. They include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, that who, what, where, when, why, how negative contractions would, should, could Enjoy.
Te Reo Maori Commands New Zealand
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Te Reo Maori Commands New Zealand

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Included in this pack are colourfully designed Te Reo commands.There are two commands per A4 page. Each command has the words in both English and Maori with a picture or diagram to illustrate it to students. I have included a title for your wall display so all you need to do is simply print, cut and laminate for durability. They are the perfect reminders for both teacher and student This is an excellent resource to use all year long and in particular for Maori Language Week. I use them all year long and interchange between Maori and English Language commands. If you like this resource also check out my other quality Maori Language products.
Back to School Display Letters Alphabet Subject Wall Display
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Back to School Display Letters Alphabet Subject Wall Display

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These polka dot circular letters are prefect for your wall display titles. They will add colour to any display. There are 3 colors to choose from or mix and match. There are over 117 pages of letters for you to choose from. Each letter has been saved as a high quality pdf. If you require any other format, please message me. I print the letters that I need for the wall display title, laminate for durability, cut them out and staple them onto wall. Depending on wall color I sometimes leave a 5mm white border around the letters when I cut them to make them pop even more. Brighten up your classroom with these polka dot alphabet wall display letters. Enjoy
Anzac Day Biscuit Recipe, Reading Comprehension and Activities
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Anzac Day Biscuit Recipe, Reading Comprehension and Activities

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Anzac Day is an important date for both Australians and New Zealanders. The Anzac spirit brings us closer than any other day in the calendar year. This pack makes a great activity for students on Anzac day as well as all year round. Baking for our two countries has always been a tradition, An Anzac biscuits is certainly at the the top. Included in this pack Anzac biscuit recipe Reading comprehension sheet based on the recipe Acrostic poem sheet Word find Lined writing paper
Escape Room - Rugby World Cup 2019
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Escape Room - Rugby World Cup 2019

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Students love Escape Rooms and Rugby. Combine them and it is a hit. Capture their imaginations with this rugby themed escape room specifically designed with the Rugby World Cup in mind. Students will read and learn about the origins of rugby, how to play, information on the cup, and its 2019 host Japan. After reading the material, students need to solve 5 puzzles based around each section of text in an escape room style format. This is also a fun way to develop and practice reading comprehension. For those of you knew to escape rooms, instructions are given on how to set up and deliver this program. There is very little preparation to be done, but basically some printing, cutting and laminating which should take less than 20 minutes. On the day, all you need to do is group the students and scatter the the texts and clues around the room, then sit back back and watch the students have a blast. In 2019, there are 20 countries participating including; Ireland, Scotland, Russia, Samoa, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Namibia, Canada, England, France, Argentina, USA, Tonga, Australia, Wales, Georgia, Fiji, Uruguay and the host country Japan. So whether you an an All Black, Wallaby, or a Springbok come and enjoy the fun.
Reading Log Weekly Homework
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Reading Log Weekly Homework

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These Reading Logs are perfect for your homework packet. In these reading logs, students can log their nightly reading and include a reflection for each day to show understanding and retell. A space is included for parent signatures and either 20 or 30 minute versions are included. After requests, I have also included a parent, a teacher and a parent and teacher comment section for the weekly reading. This provides an opportunity for all to leave a positive comment about the students progress during the week or a reminder of extra home from the teacher. Enjoy
Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham Newspaper Writing Scandal Scenario
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Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham Newspaper Writing Scandal Scenario

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The Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham is upon us. This Visually stunning writing scenario takes the audience on a journey to Birmingham as a Newspaper reporter. During this presentation, a scandal occurs where the world record holder in the 400m gets tripped over on purpose. Everything is included in this pack to make every student successful. Photos are taken and quotes are given. Included in this pack is a PowerPoint Presentation to show your students. The bigger the screen the better as these are high quality images. During the show, students discuss and fill in the graphic organisers that are included. These notes will help direct the students in their writing with a detailed, accurate, and rich story. Then complete the included newspaper templates. Thank you
Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham Scenario Writing First Person
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Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham Scenario Writing First Person

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Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham is upon us. This Visually stunning writing scenario takes the audience on a journey to the Commonwealth Games in first person. Included in this pack is a PowerPoint Presentation to show your students. The bigger the screen the better as these are high quality images. During the show, students discuss and fill in the 5 senses chart provided. These notes will help direct the students in their writing with a vocabulary rich story and direct the students in their writing with a vocabulary rich story. Thank you
Pokemon Go Visits Your School: A Writing Scenario
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Pokemon Go Visits Your School: A Writing Scenario

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A Pokemon visits your school in this Creative Writing Scenario. This Creative Writing Scenario takes the students on an engaging journey to a new class on the first day of school when suddenly a Pokemon character turns up under the students desk. The students decide what happens next. This pack includes a 5 senses graphic organizer to be completed while they watch the presentation. It is used to generate ideas and used as a basis for extending their vocabulary. This alongside the presentation will help students to produce a descriptively rich story. Enjoy.
Polka Dot Letter Alphabet Wall Display
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Polka Dot Letter Alphabet Wall Display

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These polka Dot letters are prefect for your wall display titles. There are 4 beautiful colors to choose from (Blue, Red, Green and Orange). I have selected 4 colors that can be used separately or mixed up. There are 300 pages of letters and numbers for you to choose from. Included are Capital letters, lower case letters, numbers, popular characters such as ! $ % "" + etc. Brighten up your classroom with these polka dot letters. Enjoy
Summer Olympic Sports Word Find Rio
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Summer Olympic Sports Word Find Rio

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A word find with the Olympic Sports to be fond. A great fill in time for summer or a lead in for a bigger project. If you like this word find you will also like my Summer Olympic Bingo game. Further, you will also like my Summer Olympic Writing Scenario. It is a scenario in first person with a high quality presentation to the class. Included are planning sheets and then you are ready to write. Great for teaching rich vocabulary.
Summer Olympic Sport Bingo Rio Whole Class
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Summer Olympic Sport Bingo Rio Whole Class

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Celebrate the Summer Olympics in Rio with this fun bingo game. There are enough cards for the whole class. 30 bingo Cards Included. I have played this game with my own class this week and they loved it. Instructions have been included if you are not sure how to play. Simply print this pack off, laminate and cut. The game is ready to play. If you like this pack you will also like my Summer Olympic Writing Scenario. It is a scenario in first person with a high quality presentation to the class. Included are planning sheets and then you are ready to write. Great for teaching rich vocabulary.