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'Your one stop shop for ENGAGING, AUTHENTIC ideas to keep your students busy, and schools wanting you to come back. Resources that are easy to use with links to some amazing websites and a host of free resources.'
Teaching is one of the most creative jobs I know, even after 30 years of teaching I realise that every day is different. You may be teaching the same subjects and grades, but it's children that make teaching both the challenging and rewarding profession that I have known.
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Do you sometimes need a cross section of activities that cover a wide range of subject areas?
Are you asked to complete activities in computer time?
This resource is ideal for use bu a substitute or relief teacher who needs an easy no prep activity to keep a class engaged in meaningful learning, while covering the key learning strands of the curriculum
Included in this pack is a printable PDF and PowerPoint which can be used on the IWB or on individual computers making it ideal for distance learning
Included in the pack:
Art activity
Math problem solving
Brain teasers
Number Puzzles
English writing activity
Fitness activityA checklist is included at the end of the presentation for students to complete and hand in to be marked by the teacher.
Brighten up your room this season with this colorful bunting, print and go your choice of
“Merry Xmas Everyone”
“Merry Christmas Everyone”
Christmas numbers -9
All the letters of the alphabet are included so that you can create whatever message you would like to share with your students and school community.
The printable pages of this packet will help you make a bright and happy Christmas themed classroom banner!
Introducing Math Number Games and Cards –
Your Ultimate Math Learning Kit!
Step into the world of Math Number Games and Cards, where learning math is as exciting as it is educational. Packed with a versatile set of number cards (0-9) and an array of 8 engaging math games, this kit turns math practice into an adventure.
Whether you’re a family looking for interactive fun or a student seeking to sharpen your skills, Math Number Games and Cards has something for everyone.
Develop essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and quick calculations while enjoying quality time with loved ones.
Strengthen your math abilities, boost memory, and deepen your understanding of numbers in an enjoyable and intuitive manner.
Watch our captivating video preview to see Math Number Games and Cards in action. Elevate your math journey with this all-in-one kit – order now and embark on a path of exciting learning and skill-building!
Teaching Suggestions
•Show your students images of different objects.
•Next to each word is a list of three ‘banned’ words
•Children must describe the object without using any of the given words.
•There is a 2-minute timer on each page to add some excitement to the activity.
•NO HAND GESTURES OR MIMING ALLOWED
•This can be played in teams, or with single players.
•Ideal for use with second language learners, to encourage using a wider vocabulary and to speak clearly and succinctly to the group.
•This makes for a perfect lesson filler, introductory ice breaker or as a brain break in your classes.
•You have been provided with a PDF and PowerPoint version of the game so that it can be printed off onto cards and used for individual students to look at yet hide from their peers.
•The PowerPoint version can be used on a variety of devices or on the IWB. ( the rest of the class need to turn away from the board while the image of the object is shown). Students can then click on the timer which is the prompt for the rest of the class to turn around and begin guessing what the object may be from the clues given by the student chosen to be the ‘describer’.
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
What is a thinkboard?
It is a graphic organiser or tool to assist students to make connections across/ within and between different representations of knowledge. The more connections that are made:
•the better the understanding of the mathematics
•the more likely it will be that the mathematical knowledge is retained
•and easier it should be to apply the mathematics
The focus of the think board is on finding
the connections between the different
ways of representing a problem.
How to use them
•Arrange students into groups of four, placed around the Think Board’s four sections. Provide the students with one of the sections as a starting point and give them time to discuss the idea with their neighbours before deciding on what to record.
•You can also work on a Think Board as a whole class or individually.
Assessment
•Think Boards promote discussion – look for mathematical language used.
•Assess individual student’s understanding of a mathematical idea – look at all sections of the
•Think Board individually to find strengths and weaknesses
This resource contains both PPT and PDF versions in a ZIP file so please ensure that you have the software to open them
You will recieve a set of 5 different Thinkboards for each number and an editable version so that you can create your own.
These 1 worksheets are a fun way for your students to practice their addition facts to 2. Students are able to compare their sheets with others as a self correcting exercise.
A great addition to any teaching library . Addition and subtraction fact fluency is essential . These Color by Number sheets are a fun way to practice math facts in an effort to memorize and recall math facts quickly and easily. They are also a great NO PREP option for teachers! These make great homework options as well!
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This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
Looking for a fun way to get your students to share a little bit about themselves or just have a little fun?
These Would You Rather Questions are perfect!
There are over 31 total questions included.
-These are great to use when you have a few extra minutes.
-You could also ask these questions before they leave for the day, during your snack time or while you are waiting for something to begin!
-You could also use them as a class whiteboard activity or even for writing prompts!
-These would you rather questions are great for teaching students how to have a sense of humor, imagination, and fun!
These questions are perfect for special education or preschool classrooms because:
•there is no right answer
•students can answer errorlessly
•they are a fun way to build relationships in your classroom
•If you are working with a new group of students, they are a fun way to break the ice
Laminate these cards so that can be used for many years to come.
Black and white versions available for low ink usage.
Have FUN!!!
Please check out the video and preview to see what is included
The best part?
This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use.
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
Set of colored and black and white game boards for your classroom kit. Each board game incorporates a spinner which can be used with a paper clip and a thumb tack with numbers 1-6 (If you don’t have dice handy)
This has been incredibly popular with my younger students, who have created some fun games using these blank boards.
I have used them with mini rubbers as playing pieces and the game rules that even the younger students came up with, were really amazing.
I have extended this activity by using it as a literacy task where students have been asked to write a procedural text ie. how to play the game.
What you need?
How many players?
How do you start?
What are the rules?
How is the winner determined?
An affordable and versatile resource for any classroom.
Sensory details include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.
Writers employ the five senses to engage a reader’s interest. If you want your writing to jump off the page, then bring your reader into the world you are creating.
When describing a past event, try and remember what you saw, heard, touched, smelled, and tasted, then incorporate that into your writing.
Sensory details are used in any great story, literary or not. Think about your favourite movie or video game. What types of sounds and images are used?
What do your favorite characters taste, smell, and touch?
Without sensory details, stories would fail to come to life.
When sensory details are used, your readers can personally experience whatever you’re trying to describe, reminding them of their own experiences, giving your writing a universal feel. A universal quality is conveyed when the writer can personally connect with the readers.
Another note about sensory details: there is no one sense that’s more important than another. It all depends on the scene you’re trying to create.
However, imagery, the sight sense, is a common feature in vivid writing.
You will receive a zip file containing a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource.
Each image is presented in
A full page image
A full page image with sensory prompts
Planning Template
Draft writing Template
Lined Paper
Suggested word examples for each part of speech
Are you looking for a fun and interesting way to engage your students Learning and mastering addition facts with sums to 2 can be challenging for students, but not with this fun and interactive powerpoint.
This Powerpoint product includes 4 slides that your students can practice their addition fluency to 2. The first 2 slides use drag and drop characters where students can practice the strategy of counting on. For early learners, still at the counting from one stage, this strategy can be used but encouragement to count on can be developed using this resource.
The second set of 2 slides encourages counting on from the largest number given, to determine the answer which can be written in an editable box. If the presentation is run from this point in presentation mode, students can click on the slide to check their answers after filling in the answer boxes. I encourage you to make a copy of this presentation or to NOT SAVE changes, when you finish, otherwise your working out will remain on the slides.
It can be used for whole group instruction or independent work. You can assign a few slides per day for your students to practice. Simply make a copy of this product and choose the slides that you want to assign.
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
These bright and colorful Multiplication and Addition grids with a variety of backgrounds, will make for a useful quick and handy reference for your students to add to their math tool kit
These Multiplication and Addition tables are designed to be used as a handy reference tool for your students.
Printing Tips
These cards are best printed onto card stock and laminated in order to for your students to be able to refer to them as needed throughout the year.
If you would like to use color printing but save on ink, then why not print 4 to a sheet? These will easily fit into a pencil case or on desks without taking up too much space.
When laminating select an Addition table on one side and back it with a multiplication table.
No teacher planner is complete without a fantastic calendar, but teachers need more! Teachers have to be organized and great with time management. This 225 calendar will help you to do just that.
You will receive a PDF version and an editable PowerPoint version which you can easily add to Google Slides if you wanted to have a digital online version on your computer…this makes it easy to make adjustments and to finally print your Calendar for your records.
Casual Teachers Covers which you can personalise or change whenever you like
Attention getters
Daily Planner
Editable resume template
Individual Class sheets
Inspirational Posters or use them as page dividers
Taxation expenditure record
Useful web links I have collated from my Surviving Casual Teaching group over the year
School Information Sheets
Mandala Calendar
Weekly Planners
Month at a glance
Perpetual Calendar
Calendars for the years 22-23
No teacher planner is complete without a fantastic calendar, but teachers need more! Teachers have to be organized and great with time management. This 226 calendar will help you to do just that.
You will receive a PDF version and an editable PowerPoint version which you can easily add to Google Slides if you wanted to have a digital online version on your computer…this makes it easy to make adjustments and to finally print your Calendar for your records.
Casual Teachers Covers which you can personalise or change whenever you like
Attention getters
Daily Planner
Editable resume template
Individual Class sheets
Inspirational Posters or use them as page dividers
Taxation expenditure record
Useful web links I have collated from my Surviving Casual Teaching group over the year
School Information Sheets
Mandala Calendar
Weekly Planners
Month at a glance
Perpetual Calendar
Calendars for the years 22-23
No teacher planner is complete without a fantastic calendar, but teachers need more! Teachers have to be organized and great with time management. This 229 calendar will help you to do just that.
You will receive a PDF version and an editable PowerPoint version which you can easily add to Google Slides if you wanted to have a digital online version on your computer…this makes it easy to make adjustments and to finally print your Calendar for your records.
which includes comprehensive planning sheets for day to day work,
Casual Teachers Covers which you can personalise or change whenever you like
Attention getters
Daily Planner
Editable resume template
Individual Class sheets
Inspirational Posters or use them as page dividers
Taxation expenditure record
Useful web links I have collated from my Surviving Casual Teaching group over the year
School Information Sheets
Mandala Calendar
Weekly Planners
Month at a glance
Perpetual Calendar
Calendars for the years 22-23
No teacher planner is complete without a fantastic calendar, but teachers need more! Teachers have to be organized and great with time management. This 228 calendar will help you to do just that.
You will receive a PDF version and an editable PowerPoint version which you can easily add to Google Slides if you wanted to have a digital online version on your computer…this makes it easy to make adjustments and to finally print your Calendar for your records.
Casual Teachers Covers which you can personalise or change whenever you like
Attention getters
Daily Planner
Editable resume template
Individual Class sheets
Inspirational Posters or use them as page dividers
Taxation expenditure record
Useful web links I have collated from my Surviving Casual Teaching group over the year
School Information Sheets
Mandala Calendar
Weekly Planners
Month at a glance
Perpetual Calendar
Calendars for the years 22-23
No teacher planner is complete without a fantastic calendar, but teachers need more! Teachers have to be organized and great with time management. This 227 calendar will help you to do just that.
You will receive a PDF version and an editable PowerPoint version which you can easily add to Google Slides if you wanted to have a digital online version on your computer…this makes it easy to make adjustments and to finally print your Calendar for your records.
Casual Teachers Covers which you can personalise or change whenever you like
Attention getters
Daily Planner
Editable resume template
Individual Class sheets
Inspirational Posters or use them as page dividers
Taxation expenditure record
Useful web links I have collated from my Surviving Casual Teaching group over the year
School Information Sheets
Mandala Calendar
Weekly Planners
Month at a glance
Perpetual Calendar
Calendars for the years 22-23
Do you need a set of Real life Pictures for Number talks in your classrooms?
Then this is the set for you
The value of using authentic images in your math lessons and rotations-Mathematics educators have long known that engaging students in visual representations of mathematics is extremely helpful for their learning. Utilizing imagery and visual memory can be very helpful when learning mathematics such as proportions. A single picture can help a student define and remember a concept, or it can even help them to recall the steps required to compute a problem.
-Students need daily opportunities to engage with mathematical ideas in purposeful and playful ways.
-They provide time for authentic, independent practice that connects to what they have learned through whole class quality instruction.
-Students need opportunities to develop the core and curricular competencies. Through the ‘doing’ of the mathematics, students will be building their confidence of themselves as mathematicians and seeing the connection of mathematics to their world.
-They give students choice, which increases motivation and fosters a positive disposition towards Mathematics.
-They give teachers an opportunity to meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide explicit instruction, engage in guided math, and/or have conferences.
The images are divided into 5 sets with teaching suggestions for each one.
-Set 1- Arrays and Multiplication. Tesselations
-Set 2- Working mathematically
-Set 3- Growing Patterns
-Set 4- Estimation
-Set 5 - Shape and Design
-Set 6- Graphing and interpreting data from images
-Set 7- Coordinates and mapping
What people have said about this product
Extremely satisfied
"We used this resource to get students in a routine during the beginning of math sessions during virtual learning. I post the picture and ask the students, “What do you see?” They describe the objects, count them, talk about patterns and many other mathematical concepts and ideas. It’s great to get kids talking to each other and warmed up for the day. "
“This is a great and engaging resource to review Math concepts!”
"This was very helpful but also challenging "
-The best part?
This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use.
You will receive a Zip file which has both a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource. Please ensure that you have the software to open such files.
This set comprises a Powerpoint and PDF presentation with teacher notes to accompany them
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
A social narrative is a short and simple story that helps children, especially those with special needs, understand and navigate different social situations or behaviors.
It uses clear language and visuals to teach important lessons, written in collaboration with a speech therapist.
The story “Not Always Winning - It’s Okay to Lose” is designed to help children learn that losing is okay and that winning isn’t the only important thing.
Through relatable examples and easy-to-understand words, the story explains that trying your best is what matters most, and that it’s normal to have feelings like disappointment or frustration when you don’t win.
The story teaches that losing can be a valuable learning experience. It shows that everyone, including grown-ups, sometimes doesn’t win, and that having fun and being a good sport are more important than winning. The story encourages children to celebrate their small victories, support others when they win, and understand that both winning and losing teach us important lessons.
In a gentle and reassuring way, this social story helps children embrace the idea that it’s okay not to win every time. It promotes a positive outlook on competition, builds resilience, and encourages empathy and good sportsmanship.
What is a Social Story?
Short, simple stories for children, especially those on the autistic spectrum.
Helps children understand social situations and behaviors.
“Not Always Winning - It’s Okay to Lose”
Teaches children that losing is okay and winning isn’t everything.
Easy-to-understand language and visuals for clarity.
Key Messages:
Trying your best is important.
Feeling sad or frustrated when losing is normal.
Learning from losing is valuable.
Highlights:
Everyone, including grown-ups, sometimes doesn’t win.
Having fun and being a good sport matter more than winning.
Celebrating small victories is encouraged.
Benefits:
Positive outlook on competition.
Builds resilience and coping skills.
Encourages empathy and good sportsmanship.
Why Use This Resource?
Promotes healthy attitudes towards winning and losing.
Helps children embrace life’s challenges positively.
Preview Content:
Introduction to the concept of losing and its importance.
Examples of feelings children might have when they lose.
Encouragement to learn from both winning and losing.
Overall Impact:
Prepares children for various life situations.
Fosters a well-rounded emotional development.
Conclusion:
“Not Always Winning - It’s Okay to Lose” is an engaging and insightful social story that helps children learn valuable life lessons about winning, losing, and the importance of trying their best.
Lateral Thinking Puzzles are a great way to start a lesson or use as a brain break. Have them on Interactive Whiteboard displayed as a classroom entry activity. Give the students 5 minutes to solve the riddle or puzzles before revealing the answers. Great discussion starters as many of these may have more than one answer or explanation. These can also be used for fast finishers as problem solving tasks. Students really enjoy the Optical illusions included in this pack. Included is 1 PDF which can be easily saved on any storage device. A great addition to any relief teacher's bag of tricks. Suitable for middle primary to lower secondary students. Answers included where necessary.
How to use this resource
Subitising is the ability to recognise patterns of dots instantly without having to count them. This is integrated into the Early Mathematical framework as a basis for building further strategic thinking after the Emergent Stage. Counting by ones can often be a strategy that can be a hard one to shift with some learners. Ongoing exposure to these regular patterns can be useful to lead on to more complex strategies.
The following cards are an extension of this basic concept, the students look for those patterns within a larger group in order to get a notion of combining groups of patterns in order to ‘see’ a larger number without having to count.
The following video is an excellent example of how to open discussions with your students and encourage them to explain their mathematical thinking. Simply click onto this link, or the image to watch the presentation. You can ask your students to ‘draw’ an image of what they see, or simply discuss this in pairs, groups, or a teacher led discussion. (Counting by one is not encouraged with this activity).
You will get both a powerpoint and PDF presentation
65 pages in each