Your students will have as much fun as mine did in assembling this flipbook featuring the nine planets of the solar system. What’s Included: Flipbook templates in blackline to print. Flipbook templates in colour to print. Checklists and Marking Rubric Vocabulary Cards How to assemble flipbook: You can choose either of the three options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template or as per order of planets. Have students colour in planets and lettering. Staple at the top. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colors). Cut around each template and assemble. Students may colour in planets and lettering. Staple at the top. Print out the coloured templates. Cut around each template and assemble. Staple at the top. Interactive Notebook Glue the last template ‘Pluto’ in notebook. Then glue the other templates (descending order) just at the top tab. Suggested Use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the planets to record information. List information that you want students to include in their report on the board, for example, planet’s distance from the sun, average temperature, number of moons (refer to rubric). Versatility The flipbook-style templates would make research on the planets more fun and engaging for students. The templates feature a visual of each of the nine planets and ample lines for students to write sufficient information.

*Is your class doing an activity on climate change or learning about the accomplishments of notable women during Women’s History Month? Then this editable flipbook will be the perfect addition as it will help your students scaffold the writing of a biography on Greta Thunberg. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. * What’s Included: EDITABLE Flipbook templates in blackline to print x 6 EDITABLE Flipbook templates in color to print x 6 Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 3 formats Publishing sheets x 3 styles ACTIVITY Students will research information on the selected subject, Greta Thunberg. The flipbook is used to collate information on the subject. It will also be the first draft whereby students will self edit and peer edit and publish from. Students will publish their writing on given templates. Display students’ research on the bulletin board. THE FLIPBOOK COMPONENTS x 6 SHEETS The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. The following sections are included: Cover Template: choice of three – students pick one The Writing Prompt x 1 template: instructions to collect information on the subject’s biographical information. The Introduction x 1 template: Name of subject, time period and place, what the subject is known for. Journey of Life x 2 templates: key information on the subject’s early life: family, childhood, education, personal interests, beliefs. major achievements and obstacles: milestones, awards, major successes, difficulties faced and outcomes Lasting Legacy x 1 template: current status: time period and place, most memorable impact, important quote How to assemble: Flipbook You can choose either of the three options. A. Print out the templates in black and white. Cut each template on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top. B. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut on the horizontal line and assemble. Students may colour in image and lettering. Staple/glue at the top. C. Print out the templates in colour. Cut on the horizontal line and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Staple/glue at the top. How to assemble: Interactive Notebook Cut each template on the horizontal line. Assemble smallest to largest. Glue down largest template (Lasting Legacy) in notebook. Paste other templates at the top tab one above the other from largest to smallest. This flipbook will help your students practise essential research skills while writing an interesting biography on Greta Thunberg.

Have your students write a research report on an Australian Animal with this hands-on digital resource. Your students will be spoilt for choice from a selection of 24 eye-catching covers featuring a variety of Australian Animals. Students will document information in fun flipbook-style templates in google slides ( a free app in the google drive suite). Students have the option to digitally submit the completed flipbook report for feedback and grading. Student checklists and marking rubrics included. The templates may also be printed after students have entered their information to colour and display on the bulletin board. REQUIREMENTS This is a digital resource and can be used with google drive, Microsoft one drive and google slides. Both teacher and students need to create a google account or a one drive account. This is a free service and is easy to set up. This resource can also be assigned to your students via Google Classroom by accessing your drive and inserting (click on drive/attachment icon) the google drive file. Select the option of ‘make a copy for each student’. ITEMS INCLUDED 24 black and white cover templates in google slides – students choose any one depending upon the Australian animal under study 6 black and white templates scaffolding research and titled: Australian Animal, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Behaviour, Interesting Facts Student self-editing checklist in google slides Peer-editing checklist in google slides Teacher Marking Rubric (3 options) in google slides FLIPBOOK-STYLE RESEARCH TEMPLATES After completion, the Australian Animal Research Report flipbook will feature 7 templates: Cover (selection choice of 24 covers featuring Australian Animals- students choose one) Australian Animal: Classification Habitat Diet Life Cycle Behaviour Interesting Facts SETUP When you click on the provided link, you will be prompted to make a copy. Click on the ‘make a copy’ button in order to access the file. Further detailed instructions included in download. USEAGE Students should work in the google slides in ‘edit mode’’ to be able to add information when writing their report. All changes are automatically saved. Instructions are present in slide notes to guide students through each part of the flipbook report. Click inside text to edit or delete. ADVANTAGES Use of this digital resource would contribute to the creation of a paperless/hybrid classroom. Enhancement of student engagement as research is conducted and information for the report is collated and documented. Integration of technology to facilitate learning. Students will be able to access google drive from school, home or anywhere where there is internet connection. They will also be able to access google drive if there is no internet connection by setting Google Drive to be accessible off-line from their account.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Diwali. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ITEMS INCLUDED Editable Flipbook Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options Writing sheets x 2 Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Diwali’ (3 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (11 options) Diwali: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Diwali Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts EDITABLE TEMPLATES (1 – 4) All text in templates 1-4 of the flipbook is EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text boxes to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional). Suggested use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Diwali. HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. Print out colour templates and assemble. PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. DISPLAY After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Diwali Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Eid. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ITEMS INCLUDED Editable Flipbook Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options Writing sheets x 2 Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Eid’ (2 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (20 options) Eid: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Eid Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts **EDITABLE TEMPLATES ** All text in the flipbook templates are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional). Suggested use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Eid. HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. DISPLAY After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Eid Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Celebrate Eid in your classroom with these bright bunting banners reading, ‘Happy Eid’. There is a choice of 2 banners:  ✓ Decorated with Eid themed images. ✓ Plain featuring bunting flags and letters. PREPARATION → Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.  → Display students’ work below banner.

Review subtraction facts and build number sense with these 32 subtraction scoot cards featuring a fun Easter theme. The subtraction skills reinforced in this pack are: writing a subtraction fact for a number bond writing a subtraction sentence for a given array Identifying the minuend, subtrahend and difference in a subtraction sentence writing the answer to a subtraction problem writing a subtraction sentence for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one:Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION  ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

Review addition facts and build number sense with these 32 addition scoot cards featuring a fun Easter theme. A Recording Sheet and answer key is also included. The addition skills reinforced in this pack are: writing an addition fact for a multiplication sentence writing an addition sentence for a given array writing the missing addend in an addition fact. writing the sum of two given numbers writing an addition sentence for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one:Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

Is the Easter Bunny a hare or a rabbit? How many million Peeps are sold each year during Easter? What part of the chocolate Easter Bunny should you eat first? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 32 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on Easter. Please note only Fact Card 1 outlines why Easter is celebrated. The rest of the fact cards all feature fun facts and are not of religious significance. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 Fact Cards on Easter 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 27 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 32 fact cards on Easter around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their writing posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ‡ You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-18) or (19-32) depending upon time available.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Easter. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ITEMS INCLUDED Editable Flipbook Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options Writing sheets x 2 Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Easter’ (2 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (20 options): featuring graphics (not editable) Easter: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Easter Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4) Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional). Suggested use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Easter. HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. Print out colour templates and assemble. PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. DISPLAY After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Easter Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

Your students will enjoy learning about Easter with this 32 QR Code Hunt Fun Facts pack. Please note only Fact Card 1 outlines why Easter is celebrated. The rest of the fact cards all feature fun facts and are not of religious significance. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 QR Code Cards on Easter 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 26 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 32 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning. Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-18) or (19-32) depending upon time available. Copy recording sheets accordingly. ** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success. ONLINE SECURITY Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.

Celebrate Easter in your classroom with these bright bunting banners reading, ‘Happy Easter’. There is a choice of 2 banners: ✓ Decorated with Easter themed images. ✓ Plain featuring bright bunting flags and eye-catching font clip-art. PREPARATION → Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.  → Display students’ work below banner.

Review division facts and build number sense with these 32 division scoot cards featuring a fun Easter theme. A Recording Sheet and answer key is also included. The division skills reinforced in this pack are: writing a division fact for a multiplication sentence writing a division fact for a given array writing the missing number in a division fact writing the quotient of two given numbers Identifying the dividend and divisor in a division sentence writing a division fact for a given illustration problem solving using illustrations There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded and blank sectioned Recording Sheets. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. Prior to having students work on the cards, work-out similar sample questions on the board to familiarise students with the question types. SUGGESTED USE Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) Math Centres Game of Scoot: There are many variations to the game. Here’s one:Lay cards around the classroom. When the teacher calls ‘scoot’ students pick up a card and write their response on the provided Recording Sheet. Students can only move when ‘scoot’ is called out. If the student does not finish solving the problem on a card, he/she can continue to spend more time on it, but must wait till the teacher calls out ‘scoot’. You can also have this as a silent activity where students move around quietly solving all the task cards without the teacher calling out ‘scoot’. At the culmination of the activity, project the cards on the interactive whiteboard and discuss the answers with the class. Alternatively, place answer sheets at a Centre for students to self-check. PREPARATION  ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. Glue file folder cover on folder.

How did April Fools’ Day originate? Did Burger King actually introduce the Left-Handed Whopper? Who is a noodle? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 20 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on April Fools’ Day. WHAT’S INCLUDED 2o Fact Cards on April Fools’ Day 2 Recording Sheets 2 page Answer Key 17 Writing Templates featuring April Fools’ Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 20 fact cards on April Fools’ Day around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their writing posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.

How did April Fools’ Day originate? Did Burger King actually introduce the Left-Handed Whopper? Who is a noodle? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 20 QR Code Hunt Fun Facts pack on April Fools’ Day. WHAT’S INCLUDED 20 QR Code Cards on April Fools’ Day 2 Recording Sheets 2 page Answer Key 17 Writing Templates featuring Easter images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 20 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 20 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning. Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success. ONLINE SECURITY Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.

Celebrate April Fools Day in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy April Fools Day PREPARATION Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.

Why can’t you find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? What must you wear so you don’t get pinched on St. Patrick’s Day? What are your chances in finding a clover with four leaves? Your students will enjoy knowing the answers to these and many more interesting questions with this 32 Scavenger Hunt Fun Facts pack on St. Patrick’s Day WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 Fact Cards on St. Patrick’s Day 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 20 Writing Templates featuring St. Patrick’s Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 32 fact cards on St. Patrick’s Day around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their writing posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available.

Your students will enjoy learning all about St. Patrick’s Day with this 32 QR Code Hunt pack. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 QR Code Cards on St. Patrick’s Day 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 20 Writing Templates featuring St. Patrick’s Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 32 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning. Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available. Copy recording sheets accordingly. ** These cards will assess students’ prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success. ONLINE SECURITY Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day. PREPARATION Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.