The 'Striving to Improve Series' targets 11 - 15 year old students who, for whatever reason, are struggling to keep up with their peers. The activities in the books are designed to prevent students from regressing any further at school. The tasks are based on a modified curriculum so that students can work at their own pace and without constant supervision from the teacher. This book, 'Fractions', is focused on the Number and Algebra Strand for lower ability students and those who need further opportunity to consolidate these core areas in mathematics. The section entitled 'Understanding Fractions' enables students to re-encounter ideas of equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, improper fraction, mixed numerals and comparing fractions. The section entitled 'Calculating With Fractions' walks students through the four core calculations. These activities are a useful way to scaffold a new unit of Mathematics and will help build confidence for lower ability students to attempt more challenging problems at their year level. The activities are designed to guide student learning with minimal input from the teacher and there is a strong emphasis on process and understanding. The activities can be used for individual students needing further consolidation in a mainstream classroom or as instructional worksheets for a whole class of lower ability students. The activities are aimed at students working at approximate year levels of Year 4 through to Year 7 and are appropriate for students requiring extra support in Years 7, 8 and 9. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (52 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Editor: Mirella Trimboli

The 'Striving to Improve Series' targets students who, for whatever reason, are struggling to keep up with their peers. The activities in the books are designed to prevent students from regressing any further at school. The tasks are based on a modified curriculum so that students can work at their own pace and without constant supervision from the teacher. This book, 'Fractions, Decimals and Percentages', is focused on the Number and Algebra Strand for lower ability students and those who need further opportunity to consolidate these core areas in mathematics. Each section of the book provides students with the opportunity to consolidate written and mental methods of calculation, with an emphasis on process and understanding. The section entitled 'Skills With Decimals' enables students to re-encounter ideas in decimal place value, calculations with decimals, comparing decimal quantities and rounding decimal amounts. The section entitled 'Fractions, Decimals And Percentages' walks students through conversions between fractions, decimals and percentages. Students explore mental and written methods for performing conversion calculations. Attention is also given to real world applications and uses of these different representations, with an emphasis on understanding and using percentages. These activities are a useful way to scaffold a new unit of Mathematics and will help build confidence for lower ability students to attempt more challenging problems at their year level. The activities are designed to guide student learning with minimal input from the teacher and there is a strong emphasis on process and understanding. The activities can be used for individual students needing further consolidation in a mainstream classroom or as instructional worksheets for a whole class of lower ability students. The activities are aimed at students working at approximate year levels of Year 4 through to Year 7 and are appropriate for students requiring extra support in Years 7, 8 and 9. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (55 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Editor: Mirella Trimboli

'The Oceans Alive Activity Book' (BLM) has been created to be used with the 'Oceans Alive Resource Book'. This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Humanities and Science curriculum documents. Activities in the Oceans Alive Activity Book explore ocean industries such as pearling and mining, ocean features such as tsunamis, waves, tides and icebergs and ocean exploration using submersibles. Half of the book is devoted to pages on the wonderful creatures that live in the sea, ranging from tide pool crustaceans to coral reef plants and fish, to monsters of the very deep sea. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Discover the Incredible Wildlife, Landscapes, Explorers and Research Bases of Antarctica The 'Cool Antarctica' Resource Book contains over 56 pages with illustrated sections on Antarctic discovery and exploration, Antarctica adventurers, historical events, research bases, daily life in Antarctica, working in Antarctica, features of the landscape and of course, plenty of pages on Antarctica’s unique wildlife. A careful selection of educational Antarctic websites has also been included. Includes several full colour pages. The Cool Antarctica Resource Book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Cool Antarctica Activities Book (BLM). Author: Jane Bourke N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.

Aligned with the “First Steps” approach to oral language, 'Oral Language Strategies' contains sets of activities designed to develop and reinforce specific skills through using strategies such as barrier games and interviews. Entertaining illustrations provide an enjoyable set of activities. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Ready-Ed Publications

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (48 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for classroom use. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Christmas Craft provides a host of activities, ideas and templates for teachers of young children. Sections include Christmas Craft; Gifts to Give; Decorations to Do and more. In addition, some Christmas related language and maths thematic activities are provided. Illustrator: Annette Edgar N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. The 'Cool Antarctica' Activity Book is created to be used with the 'Cool Antarctica' Resource Book. This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Humanities and Science curriculum documents. In the Cool Antarctica Activity Book, students will learn about Antarctic discovery and exploration, Antarctic adventurers, historical events, research bases, daily life in Antarctica, working in Antarctica, features of the landscape and of course, Antarctica’s unique wildlife. Author: Jane Bourke N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.

'Mental Maths' is designed to meet the ever present need for activities aimed at consolidation of basic mathematical concepts. The 46 sets of exercises are graduated from simple to more complex and are directed towards encouraging both speed and accuracy in students. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (60 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: David Stephenson

'An Angle on Geometry' provides sequential activities in the area of geometry and spatial mathematics. It covers the major learning areas such as identifying different types of angles, using a protractor to measure angles, using known rules to calculate the size of angles and construction of angles using either a compass or a protractor. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

'Life Skills: Bullying and Conflict' addresses bullying tactics and identifies strategies for both the school and community. Realistic scenarios are used as a starting point for promoting discussion and personal learning experiences specific to the type of bullying that may be occurring, whether it be verbal, social, psychological or physical. Opportunities are given for students to express ideas and feelings through role-play, brainstorms and independent enquiry. 'Life Skills: Bullying and Conflict' also contains an extensive section on dealing with conflict at school, at home or in the community. Strategies include using a problem solving approach to resolve conflicts, with several examples highlighted through the use of discussion cards which aim to consolidate students’ understandings of these difficult concepts. 'The Life Skills' series was developed to equip the busy classroom teacher with practical and relevant ideas for enhancing essential life skills in individual students. This innovative four-book series aims to fill the gap between the frameworks set out by national bodies and the delivery of sensitive, yet meaningful, lessons in the everyday class. The materials are designed for middle to upper primary students, however, the ideas and information are appropriate for all school aged children. Each book in this series contains extensive background notes for teachers, parents and students. Many sections contain annotated resource lists for multimedia, literature and general classroom resources. Extension ideas are given where possible and all activities are linked to student outcomes. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

'Wonders of the Rainforest' Resource Book is a great resource for the school library. This library resource book contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections, providing an introduction to the different biomes of the world and then moving on to explore the features of the rainforest biome. Sections include rainforest locations around the world, layers of rainforests and the features of rainforest systems. This book also explains the importance of rainforests and has many fascinating pages on unique rainforest plants, animals and people. A careful selection of educational rainforest websites has also been included. Includes several full colour pages. This resource book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Wonders of the Rainforest Activities (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (61 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The World Cultures Activity Book (BLM) has been created to be used with the World Cultures Resource Book. This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Society & Environment (SOSE / HSIE) and Science curriculum documents. In the World Cultures Activity Book (BLM) students will learn about cultures from all corners of the globe, focusing on ancient cultures (e.g. Greek and Egyptian) as well as modern (e.g. Scandinavian, Japanese) and indigenous cultures (e.g. Australian Aborigines, New Zealand Mäori and Native American cultures). Pages explore all facets of cultures such as beliefs, storytelling, clothing, customs, traditions, holidays and festivals, language, food and recreation. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. The Remedial Maths Series is designed to provide remediation in key areas of mathematics. The books are directed towards upper primary children requiring assistance with concepts incorporated in the final three years of the primary school mathematics curriculum. 'Remedial Fractions' explains the basic concepts of fractions, including the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages. The activities are sequenced in line with standard syllabus structures, covering a number of stages as opposed to a straight year level, and will provide students with the opportunity to catch up on much-needed skills. Author: Jane Bourke N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications

'The Oceans Alive' Resource Book contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections and contains just about everything to do with the ocean! Sections include ocean industries such as pearling and mining, ocean features such as tsunamis, waves, tides and icebergs and ocean exploration using submersibles. Half of the book is devoted to pages on the wonderful creatures that live in the sea, ranging from tide pool crustaceans to coral reef plants and fish to monsters of the very deep sea. A careful selection of educational ocean websites has also been included. 'The Oceans Alive' Resource Book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Oceans Alive Activities Book (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (64 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

'Speak Out' - starts off the educational process of public speaking by providing a range of activities which are fun and stress free for students, yet which develop effective speech skills. This approach involves the use of starter activities, skill builders in public speaking, confidence developing games and introductory activities in debating. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sally Murphy

The Striving to Improve Series targets students who, for whatever reason, are struggling to keep up with their peers. The activities in the books are designed to prevent students from regressing any further at school. The tasks are based on a modified curriculum so that students can work at their own pace and without constant supervision from the teacher. This book, 'Angles, Shapes and Mensuration', is focused on Measurement and Geometry Strands for lower ability students and those who need further opportunity to consolidate these core areas in mathematics. Each section of the book provides students with the opportunity to consolidate written and mental methods of calculation, with an emphasis on process and understanding. The section entitled Angles enables students to review types of angles and naming angles. There is the opportunity to practise drawing angles and using angles within a context. Students then have the opportunity to investigate angles in a triangle and to also classify the different types of triangles. The section entitled Shapes And Mensuration familiarises students with units of length, mass and capacity and provides activities to consolidate unit conversions using mental strategies. The activities then move on to exploring perimeter and area of rectangles and triangles and allow for a thorough consolidation of these foundational concepts. Students then engage with simple volume and capacity ideas. These activities are a useful way to scaffold a new unit of Mathematics and will help build confidence for lower ability students to attempt more challenging problems at their year level. The activities are designed to guide student learning with minimal input from the teacher and there is a strong emphasis on process and understanding.The activities can be used for individual students needing further consolidation in a mainstream classroom or as instructional worksheets for a whole class of lower ability students. The activities are aimed at students working at approximate year levels of Year 4 through to Year 7 and are appropriate for students requiring extra support in Years 7, 8 and 9. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (52 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Editor: Mirella Trimboli

'Just Before the Bell' provides games, puzzles, quiz questions, and lateral thinking activities for middle to upper primary students. The activities are useful as attention grabbers to focus students at the beginning of a lesson, or are equally perfect as wind down activities or end-of-session rewards. All the activities in this book have been compiled with the intention of providing quick “pick up and deliver” lessons. Lessons have been organised into three sections: 5 minutes+; 10-15 minutes and 20 minutes +. A supply teachers’ bible, this book is full of activities that will interest and engage students. 'Just Before the Bell' should always be close at hand as a godsend for any wise teacher who knows to expect the unexpected. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (52 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sally Young

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (52 pages) and activity pages can be photocopied for classroom use. Our ebooks are in pdf format. 'Christmas Themes for the Early Years' for teachers of 4 – 8 year old children, will provide an ideal aid in preparing classroom materials for the festive season. The book provides teachers with a host of ideas for art and craft activities and tree decorations, as well as detailing recipes for simple Christmas cooking that children can be involved in at school or at home. In line with the electronic age, a number of Christmas related on-line activities are also included so that children can experience an “Internet Christmas” in addition to the traditional activities described above. Author: Judy Gabrovec N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (64 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. 'Christmas for Juniors' contains a host of language and craft activities as well as Christmas recipes, all suitable for use in the junior primary classroom. Author: Jeanette Woods N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications

'Integrated Themes: Seasons' is designed for thematic programming in the junior classroom or reception centre. Photocopiable activities are spread across the curriculum areas and extensive teachers’ notes have been provided. Practical ideas and tips for thematic classroom programming have also been added, along with relevant Internet references, making this a very useful resource. Evaluation checklists are included at the end of various sections to measure students’ understanding of concepts and mastery of skills. 'Integrated Themes: Seasons' introduces the four seasons and contains a range of weather-related activities to distinguish each season. Tasks explore the food, clothes and recreation that is characteristic of the different times of the year. Ideally, this is a theme that should be reinforced as each season begins. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (48 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Pam Portman