CHRISTMAS: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: CHRISTMAS IN BRAZIL Christmas in Brazil fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Brazil. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Brazil. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Brazil ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 20 Writing Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) reading, 'Merry Christmas'. PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ Brazil: flag, population, capital city, symbol, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: traditional Christmas meal, Christmas dessert ♥ Custom and Tradition: decoration, displays, Nativity scenes (Presepio), Epiphany, amigo secreto, Santa’s visit, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Brazil around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

CHRISTMAS: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: CHRISTMAS IN FRANCE Christmas in France fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in France. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in France. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in France ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 23 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ France: flag, population, capital city, symbol, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: Reveillon, Buche de Noel, Galatte des Rois, traditional Christmas meal ♥ Custom and Tradition: St. Nicholas Day, Nativity Crib, Yule Log, Le Pere Fouettard and Pere Noel, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in France around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

Christmas in Italy fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Italy. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Italy. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and even design poster templates after finding answers to key questions after the Scavenger Hunt. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Italy ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 20 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (5 options): Student details ♥ Italy: flag, population, capital city, national animals, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: Feast of the Seven Fishes, Panettone, Cenone ♥ Custom and Tradition: Epiphany, Presepe, La Bafana, St. Nicholas Day, Burning the Ceppo, Urn of Fate tradition, Christmas Eve Feast. → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Italy around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

Christmas in Germany fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Germany. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Germany. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Germany ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 20 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banner (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (5 options): Student details ♥ Germany: flag, population, capital city, symbols, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: beer baste sausages, stollen, gluhwein, zimtsterne ♥ Custom and Tradition: Christkind, St. Nicholas and Krampus, Sternsingers, Advent, Der Weihnachtsmann → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Germany around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

Christmas in England fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in England. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in England. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in England ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 20 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ England: flag, population, capital city, symbols, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: traditional Christmas lunch, Christmas dessert ♥ Custom and Tradition: decorations, displays, Carols by Candlelight, Santa’s visit, carol singers, Christmas dinner tradition → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in England around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

Christmas in the Netherlands fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in the Netherlands . Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in the Netherlands. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in the Netherlands ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 19 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ The Netherlands: flag, population, capital city, unofficial symbols, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: game meats, roast pork, gourmetten, pepernoot ♥ Custom and Tradition: St. Nicholas’ Eve, Sinterklaas and the Zwarte Pieten, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in the Netherlands around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

Christmas in Sweden fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Sweden. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Sweden. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Sweden ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 22 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (8 options): Student details ♥ Sweden: flag, population, capital city, symbols, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: traditional Christmas meal, Christmas dessert ♥ Custom and Tradition: St. Lucia’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Sweden around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

Have your students practise research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Christmas. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ************************************************************* ITEMS INCLUDED ✓ Blackline flipbook templates ✓ Coloured flipbook templates ✓ Editable Flipbook (history, food, custom and traditions) ✓ Self-editing checklist ✓ Peer-editing checklist ✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options ✓ Writing sheets x 2 ✓ Display Banner reading, ‘Merry Christmas' (plain and decorated) ************************************************************* PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ♦ Cover Page (blackline-25 options; colour- 29 options): featuring graphics (not editable) ♦ Christmas: history and origin ♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with Christmas ♦ 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 Christmas. ************************************************************* 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 the coloured 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.

Christmas in Russia fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on how Christmas is celebrated in Russia. Your students will have fun as they learn about the history, culture, custom, and tradition of Christmas festive celebrations in Russia. The best part is that they will be able to document their learning in a flipbook/interactive notebook and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED ✓ 16 Fact Cards on Christmas in Russia ✓ 2 Recording Sheets ✓ 2 page Answer Key ✓ 16 Poster Templates featuring Christmas images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ✓ Flipbook templates (4 pages) on facts collected ✓ Banners (plain and decorated) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (5 options): Student details ♥ Russia: flag, population, capital city, symbols, currency, Christmas greeting ♥ Festive Food: traditional Christmas meal, Christmas dessert ♥ Custom and Tradition: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day → * photographs of sample parts of completed flipbook included with assembly instructions. These can be shown on an interactive whiteboard to students to model compilation. → * Picture prompts help students to recall facts from the Scavenger Hunt, alternatively they can refer to responses on recording sheets. ACTIVITY ♦ Place the 16 fact cards on Christmas in Russia around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 16 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 posters and fill-in sections of the flipbook. 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, posters and flipbook.

Review addition facts and build number sense with these 32 addition scoot cards featuring a fun Christmas theme . ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. ********************************************************************** 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 ********************************************************************** HOW I USED THE PACKS IN THIS BUNDLE: ♦ For this 32 scoot pack, you may break up the activity and have students do cards 1-16 during one session and 17-32 the next. There are 2 recording sheets for this purpose. ♦ I generally have cards 1-16 placed on one section of the classroom walls, and cards 17-32 on the opposite side. Students solve at their own pace. This is to cater to all; students who would perhaps need more time and the early finishers. **There is so much fun and excitement as kids walk around the classroom solving the cards. They seem to be racing to finish them all :) ********************************************************************* 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 with the specific number operations skill featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (included) on folder. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres * Have work ready for fast finishers, alternatively assign a buddy for students who need help to finish. ********************************************************************** EVIDENCE OF LEARNING After the entire class has finished solving the scoot cards, you can display the pdf file on the interactive whiteboard and discuss answers. This way students can reflect on their responses while referring to the questions again.

Have your students practise research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Halloween. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ************************************************************* ITEMS INCLUDED ✓ Blackline flipbook templates (21 pages) ✓ Coloured flipbook templates (21 pages) ✓ Editable Flipbook (history, food, custom and traditions) ✓ Self-editing checklist ✓ Peer-editing checklist ✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options ✓ Writing sheets x 2 ✓ Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Halloween’ (3 options) ************************************************************* PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ♦ Cover Page (25 options): featuring graphics (not editable) ♦ Halloween: history and origin ♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with Halloween ♦ 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 Halloween. ************************************************************* 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 the coloured templates and assemble descending order. ************************************************************* 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.

In whose honour was Valentine’s Day celebrated? How many candy hearts are produced for Valentine’s Day each year? Where is the oldest Valentine’s Day card displayed? Your students will enjoy knowing all about these fun Valentine’s Day facts with this 32 Scavenger Hunt pack. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 Fact Cards on Valentine’s Day 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 16 Writing Templates featuring Valentine’s Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. Banners (plain and decorated) ACTIVITY Place the 32 fact cards on Valentine’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.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy Valentine’s Day ’. PREPARATION Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board (option to use apostrophe included).

Adhering to structure specific to a writing genre is necessary to generate a cohesive whole. This flipbook will scaffold the structural components of an opinion piece at every stage of the writing process. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Poster defining ‘Persuasive Writing’ Posters/Anchor Charts on the five ways to begin an Introduction: a scene, a quotation, a definition, a hypothetical question and a strong statement. Posters/Anchor Charts on the three Body paragraphs and one concluding paragraph. ** These posters/anchor charts provide a visual structural example of how a persuasive piece is written.. The sections are colour-coded, so students can distinguish between the hook, opinion, and thesis statement in the Introduction, and topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence for each Body paragraph. Flipbook templates in black and white Self-editing Checklist Peer-editing Checklist Teacher Marking Rubric Lined sheets for publishing Six writing task-card (colour and blackline) prompts Graphic Organisers x 5 to scaffold structure PARTS OF THE EDITABLE FLIPBOOK THE WRITING PROMPT There is a given writing prompt for students to write persuasively on. You also have the option of writing your own writing prompt. THE INTRODUCTION Prompt for students to include a hook, their opinion and a thesis statement. THE BODY Guideline for students to include a topic sentence for each of the three reasons, followed by supporting details and a concluding sentence. There are two templates for the body paragraphs. THE CONCLUSION Checklist for students to include a summary statement to re-state their opinion, brief summary of the reasons provided and a call to action. PREPARATION Have students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. This flipbook is sure to make the entire experience of writing, not just enjoyable, but more meaningful.

WRITING POSTERS: NARRATIVE; PERSUASIVE; BIOGRAPHY  These 44 writing posters will help you to scaffold the structural elements of the following genres: narrative, persuasive and biography WHAT’S INCLUDED:  → 8 posters on writing a Biography. → 16 posters on writing an opinion or persuasive essay. → 20 posters on writing a Narrative SUGGESTED USE:  ♦ Project the PDF file on the interactive whiteboard to introduce the structural elements of each genre. ♦ Print and display at a Writing Center.

Review multiplication facts and build number sense with these 32 Easter themed multiplication scoot cards on the 1-12 times tables. These cards feature colourful Easter themed illustrations to make abstract content more concrete and meaningful. There are two styles to the Recording Sheets, one scaffolded to elicit the desired response, and the other includes blank answer sections. The multiplication skills for the 1-12 times tables reinforced in this pack are: writing a multiplication fact for an addition number sentence writing a multiplication fact for a given array writing the missing factor writing the product of two given numbers writing a multiplication fact for a given illustration (group, collection) filling in the blanks with numbers next in sequence Writing the place value amount relating multiplication and addition product of a square number completing the multiplication facts for illustrations 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 (2 options included) on folder.

Review subtraction facts and build number sense with these 32 subtraction scoot cards featuring a fun Valentine’s Day 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.

VALENTINE'S DAY EDITABLE FLIPBOOK: INFORMATIONAL REPORT WRITING RESEARCH TEMPLATES Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Valentine's Day. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ************************************************************* ITEMS INCLUDED ✓ Blackline flipbook templates  ✓ Coloured flipbook templates  ✓ Editable Flipbook (history, food, custom and traditions) ✓ Self-editing checklist ✓ Peer-editing checklist ✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options ✓ Writing sheets x 2 ✓ Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Valentine's Day' (plain and decorated) ************************************************************* PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ♦ Cover Page (20 blackline; 22 coloured options): featuring graphics (not editable) ♦ Valentine's Day: history and origin ♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with Valentine's Day ♦ 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 Valentine's Day.  ************************************************************* 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 colors). 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 Valentine's Day Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.

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.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on St. Patrick’s Day. 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 St. Patrick’s Day’ (2 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (18 options): featuring graphics (not editable) St. Patrick’s Day: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with St. Patrick’s Day 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 St. Patrick’s Day. 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 St. Patrick’s Day Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.