Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
2d shape printables - 2d shape posters - Brighten your classroom decor with these posters. 20 different 2D shapes poster set. Includes 4 different poster types to choose from and one shape number prefix poster. Covers you from Kindergarten to Grade 2 with simple to complex shapes. 83 page pdf.
2d shape posters includes;
20 different shapes = circle, crescent, decagon, rhombus, heart, heptagon, hexagon, nonagon, octagon, oval, pentagon, rectangle, semi-circle, square, star, trapezoid, triangle, parallelogram, hendecagon and dodecagon
4 different shape poster styles = 1 - shape and name, 2 - shape, name and description, 3 - shape, name, description and number of sides in the centre of the shape, 4 - name and photograph of a real world shape
Bonus - shape number prefix poster (especially useful for understanding how the shape names relate to the sides)
Stretches from Kindergarten to Year 2. Use the basic shapes (e.g. square, circle, star, oval, rectangle, triangle) for kindergarten and gradually progress to more challenging shapes for Year 2.
Descriptions provided are particularly useful for Year 1 and 2 students.
Bright, colourful and clear images.
Print as A4 or A3 size
Colour product
Fun black and white borders
Digital product. Once you purchase this product, download to your computer and print it out.
83 pages (includes cover pages)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
two dimensional shape games - This pack includes flashcards, posters, 3 game boards and teacher checklists! 51 page printable pdf product. Colour and black and white versions. Appropriate for the early years of schooling Kindy, Pre-Primary and Year 1 (or those with special needs).
2d shape flashcards includes the following;
51 pages (includes cover pages)
ideas for cards included
black and white and colour flashcards
15 shapes - basic two-dimensional shapes (circle, oval, square, parallelogram, trapezoid, rectangle, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, crescent, semi-circle, cross, rhombus, triangle, star, heart)
flashcards with pictures only
flashcards with words only
flashcards with picture and word
compilation posters 2x
teacher checklists
editable teacher checklists x2
game (includes 3 boards, game tokens, small game cards, question cards)
instructions for games included
answers for game 2 and 3 included
print doubles of flashcards and use for a memory or matching game!
This is a digital product. You can download it, save it to your computer and then print it.
What a great all in one product! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thanks.
Adding problems for 1st graders - Do you want a no prep bundle of addition worksheets to cover you for a whole year? This product is a massive 197 (this includes the answer key) page worksheet bundle. Differentiated options are included and a variety of addition strategies are included. Designed for grade 1 students. These are high-quality worksheets with specific outcomes in mind.
It includes:
Answer key (this will save your time)
197 pages (includes cover pages and answer key)
Types of activities - count the collection (of pictures), vertical problems, horizontal problems, number stories, calculator sums, missing addends, adding 0, 10 and 20 to a given number and more
Strategies - using a number line, counting pictures (or using counters), counting on, using a 100’s chart, partitioning numbers, finding the ten, doubling and more
Differentiated pages - activities are differentiated by using smaller numbers (for the same concept) and sometimes having less problems to a page.
Show the page on your smart board and work through the sums together (I can do this with a pdf document on the smart board and most have this capacity)
Show the answer key on your smart board and have students partner mark to further save your time and discuss the answers together in your class (number talks!)
Can be used for struggling Year 2 students or for early morning revision for Year 2 students (I do this in my own Year 2 classroom!)
This product can last you one year if you are also covering other mathematical concepts in the curriculum (e.g. geometry, measurement, data).
This is a digital product (not a hard copy).
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). A4 product but can be enlarged to A3.
This is a very handy resource for differentiated learning centres or morning number practise!
Teach the strategy and then follow up with the worksheet!
Aligns to the Australian Curriculum: AC9MIN02, MC(MIN04, AC9MIN05.
Aligns to the W.A. Curriculum: Year 1 - Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies, including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
I hope you find this useful.
roll and read vowel digraph games - Want some word level reading games that make learning fun and allow students to practise targeted phonic reading skills? These phonic reading games are designed assist students practice their phonic knowledge and apply that to reading words with targeted graphemes. Choose the boards that target your specific phonemes and the graphemes you are teaching. These games are roll and read boards and ‘find the word’ boards. This pack is aimed towards phonics for Year One and Year Two but can be used for consolidation and remediation of students in Year Three. 136 pages.
These boards are differentiated by having a single grapheme on each board and then a consolidation, or extension, board is provided for each target phoneme that includes a combination of graphemes. This is an easy way to differentiate phonic activities in a classroom. When students arrive to the ‘Roll and Read’ table, they simply choose the board that has their target graphemes on. They can also use the ‘I found these words’ boards. In this game, the students tick the words as they land on them and write the word onto their board. I have also provided a sound box follow-up activity. Simply laminate these sheets or put them under plastic (reusable) covers.
Vowel Digraph Games includes the following graphemes;
ai, ay, a-e,
ee, e, ea, y , e-e
oa, ow, o, o-e
igh, ie, i-e, y, i
u-e, ue and ew (diphthongs)
Included:
One board for each grapheme introduced
A consolidation board is included with all graphemes for the target phoneme (sound)
Instruction sheet is provided for the teacher
Learning outcomes page
Teacher checklist to record skills used by students to decode the words (variety provided) plus vocabulary knowledge
Colour and black and white options for each board
Two editable boards and student checklists are provided!
The target phoneme is underlined on each board so it will prompt the student to say the sound as a whole (e.g. ‘feet’)
Most words are one syllable but there are some two syllable words included
136 pages in total (includes cover pages)
Laminate games or put them in plastic sleeves for reuse and save on printing ink. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you and enjoy.
same spelling for different sound - Confused by teaching alternative sounds for the same grapheme? Grab this great word sorting by sound activity that is a print and go product! Can be used to model the concept in a lesson, as a follow up learning centre activity and as an assessment. 139 pages pdf. Includes 20 graphemes. Appropriate for grades 1-3.
same spelling for different sound includes;
20 different graphemes: I, o, c, g, u, ow, ie, ea, er, a, y, ch, ou, e, s, ss, ear, or, ere, t
A minimum of two worksheets per grapheme
Aligns with Phase 5 Letters and Sounds program and is also included within the SoundsWrite program
Use for students between grades 1-3 (depending on their ability).
Students are required to cut and sort words and paste them into their correct category
Includes two teacher checklists
Includes picture cues at the top of each page to prompt students of the sound they are sorting
Includes an answer key
139 pages includes cover pages and answer key
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
I have a word card product matching the same sounds in this product (alternative pronunciation word lists).
alternative pronunciation word lists and word cards - Alternative Pronunciations for graphemes can be a tricky concept to teach! This pack includes word lists, a lesson plan, small word cards (for word sorting), reading and spelling tests and awards.
alternative pronunciation word lists and word cards includes;
Graphemes covered: I, o, c, g, u, ow, ie, ea, er, a, y, ch, ou, e, s, ss, ear, or, ere, wh and t
Lesson plan - one lesson for one grapheme and then adapt to other graphemes
How to use this pack and follow up ideas
Small word cards (print, cut and laminate)
Word lists - compilation and small cards to fit into your photo boxes
Spelling and reading assessments - for each grapheme
Summative reading and spelling assessment
Student awards for each grapheme taught
Quick links page
281 pages pdf (includes cover pages)
I have used these cards with my Grade 2 class and they love doing word sorting! It’s a great interactive hands on activity for them.
australian money worksheet - A differentiated money worksheet pack that also includes money templates, teacher checklists, assessments and the answer key? This is a massive 217 page pack that covers grades pre-primary (foundation) to Grade 3.
Australian money worksheet - includes
Suggested teaching order and tips
coin rubbings and sortings
colour in the money and describe it
addition (coins and notes)
sumbols
coin values and ordering them
note values and ordering them
ordering coins and notes
skip counting coins and notes
buying objects
matching money to tages
add written money sums
types of money
who has more
who has less
giving change
saving money
bartering
ways to make $1.00
money templates
assessments - four
teacher checklists
answer key
217 pages includes cover pages
contents page with hyperlinks
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I have used this in Grade one and two classrooms but have extended this pack to cater to prep and Grade 3. Enjoy!
caterpillar number line - Need a cute 1-100 number line printable to brighten up your class that can also be used for games? This is a multipurpose product with instructions provided. Print and display or print and use for games (or both)! 31 page pdf.
number line printable includes;
numbers 1-100
blank circle templates - 3 pages
editable type in circles - 3 pages
colour themed to create a pattern within your number line
caterpillar faces
caterpillar decoration images - 2 pages
how to use this product - 1 page
31 pages in total (includes cover pages)
Print onto card to save laminating or print and laminate
Use this number line for forward counting, backwards counting, addition number line strategies and subtraction number line strategies
Use this product for games (e.g. snap, memory, ordering and so forth)
Line not provided within product as they are circles but you could tape them over a piece of masking tape if you require it
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area) as each printer is different. You can print A4 size or A3 size.
history of schooling - A PowerPoint lesson on the history of schools. Covers a variety of topics that will keep students engaged. Photographs of real historical images included. 134 slides. For grades 1 and 2.
schools back then and now includes;
Learning intentions and success criteria to make the lesson objectives clearer for you and your students
Then and now topic comparisons - attendance, appearance, teachers, rules, activities, playgrounds, transport, uniforms, writing, lunches, heating and cooling, discussion topics and check for understanding questions.
Photographs are included.
An engaging lesson that can be covered in one individual lesson or carried over for a few weeks (for further depth).
Play lesson in slide show mode.
When you press the mouse or enter key in the checking for understanding section, answers will appear. You can provide time for students to write the answers onto whiteboards first and then press the mouse button. All answers provided for you!
134 slides in total (cover pages included)
Goes well with the worksheet pack created and can link to many writing topics!
Designed for Grade 1 and 2 students
Enjoy!
history worksheets - Want some activities that are ready to print and cover a multitude of history topics? This is a 213 page printable resource that includes many topics, different activity types, differentiates skill and includes assessment. Answer key included to save your marking time and give you the answers! For grades 1 & 2.
history worksheets includes;
Topics - KWL chart, prior knowledge pages, housing, toys, life, electricity, cooling, heating, writing, home life, water, transport, school, clothing and shoes
Activities - picture sorting, picture sequencing, object predictions, sentence completions, Venn diagrams, crossword, word search and more!
Writing activities - narrative writing, letter writing, opinion writing, persuasive text and critical thinking writing
Assessments
How to use this product included
Contents page with links
Use this product to go alongside my Powerpoint lessons or your own non-fiction texts. I usually cover one topic over a week or two (depending on my students). This pack can last between one and two terms.
Appropriate for grades one and two
213 pages (includes cover pages)
Colour and black and white (mostly black and white)
pdf form
measurement worksheets for grade two - Do you need some worksheets to cover a variety of measurement topics that will keep you covered for most of the year? Grab this 165 page pdf that is a print and go resource to save you time! The answer key is provided for you as well.
measurement worksheets for grade two includes;
Calendar topics - months to seasons, days of the week, order of months, school or weekend day, calendar concepts, days in the month
Clock times - writing numbers on an analogue clock, daily school times (analogue and digital), hourly clock times, half hour clock times, mixed clock times, quarter times, matching quarter times and selecting differences in time (this will work out who your extension students are!)
Mass - comparing, balance scales, digital scales, grams, kilograms, capacity and volume, millilitres, litres, capacity problems, matching up, digital scale reading
Informal measuring of length (using blocks, etc)
Formal units - millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, writing abbreviations for above measurements (e.g. mm, cm, m and km)
Area - using informal measurements to measure an area (e.g. hand and other drawn shapes)
Answer key - where applicable
165 pages (includes cover pages)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). This is letter size A4.
Aimed for Year 2 students (by W.A. Curriculum) but can also be used by Year 1 and 3 students depending on their ability and your curriculum!
Units not used: feet, yards &inches (due to the product being produced in Australia)
A-Z alphabet posters Australian Rainforest theme - Looking for something a bit different? This is a rainforest poster set that includes the letter, picture (animal or insect) and word. You will find two font options; NSW or VIC Modern font. 109 pages pdf. A-Z posters ready to print and go!
Rainforest Australian alphabet posters includes;
NSW font poster set - Australian animals or insects - capital letter, lower case letter, animal/insect, word
VIC modern font poster set - Australian animals or insects - capital letter, lower case letter, animal/insect, word
BONUS - NSW & VIC font capital and lower case letter posters with rainforest background (no illustration or word)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area).
This product is set to A4 letter size.
Non-editable pdf product
A-Z letters
I made this up for my own class when we had a rainforest theme and wanted to have Australian animals on there. I hope you find this useful!
3d shape attributes worksheets - Want a differentiated worksheet pack that covers three-dimensional shape names, descriptions and includes a variety of activities? This 85 page printable product requires zero prep. Teacher checklists are included and an answer key!
3d shape pdf includes;
cut and paste shape names
sorting shapes by stack or roll and curved and flat properties
shape drawing pages (trace and draw)
shape draw compilation
tick the correct shape description (e.g. curved vs flat and vertices)
write your own shape descriptions (includes useful words)
draw a line to match shapes
shape hunts
cube or cylinder?
cuboid or sphere?
shape patterns (drawn and real) continue them
write the name of the shape under real objects
tick the correct shape name
shape colour and count
venn diagrams
same and different
answer key
teacher checklists x4
questions numbered
85 pages includes cover page and answer key. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I have a 3d shape powerpoint lesson that goes well with this resource!
Updated *5/5/24 (Includes one additional teacher checklist and all questions for students are numbered).
3d shape powerpoint - Using the correct 3D shape names, vocabulary and describing them can be tricky for students (and even adults who have forgotten such things!). This lesson explains all concepts for you in an easy step-by-step manner. PowerPoint lesson with 134 slides. Edited (7/3/24).
3d shape powerpoint includes;
Shapes included - sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism, square-based pyramid, triangular pyramid, triangular prism, hemisphere, hexagonal prism, hexagonal pyramid, octagonal prism, octagonal pyramid, pentagonal prism
Vocabulary explained - vertex, vertices, edge, face, prism
Activities - guessing game, drawing shapes and shape hunts
Partner discussion slides
Checking for understanding slides
Extension idea slides 3x
Success criteria and learning outcomes provided
When you use the lesson in slide show mode and press the space key or mouse button, some answers (words or pictures) will appear. You may wish to go through this first but it is very easy to just use!
Suitable for grades one and two but could be used for pre-primary if they are ready for extension and learning 3d shape names, or grade three students as a revision and daily warm-up to more complex geometrical lessons!
A great lesson to use for your own class (in school), as a homeschooler or leave for a relief teacher.
Enjoy!
2 dimensional shape worksheets - Do you need a quick print and go pack of 2d worksheets that are differentiated, have an answer key and could stretch over a whole year? This 131 page pdf product has a teacher assessment included and plenty of different, fun activities. Suitable for Pre-Primary (foundation), Grade 1 and 2 students. Edited 6/3/24
2 dimensional shape worksheets includes;
contents page with clickable links (find your content quicker!)
circle and find the real shapes 8 pg
shape finds 15 pg
shape hunts (in your classroom or home) 5 pg
trace and draw shapes 6 pg
match shapes to the name 4 pg
cut and paste shape names to the shapes 4 pg
trace shape names and draw the shapes 5 pg
shape trace, colour and count 4 pg
shape sorting 2 pg
shape describing 3 pg
shape mazes 3 pg
teacher checklists 6 pg (name/describe) differentiated (e.g. basic or complex)
whole class checklists added (fits 12 students per page)
answer key
mostly black and white pages (find the real shapes has colour and some answer key pages have some colour)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you.
Kind regards,
Jennifer
Colour flashcards and game - This product includes; two compilation posters, a game with three versions and flashcards for colours. Includes Australian and American spelling.
Use this product in a variety of ways:
standard flashcard use (Australian and American spelling)
assessments
display in your art centre
teacher directed small group games
parent help small group game
print doubles for memory
color-games includes the following;
flashcards with colours only
flashcards with colours and words
flashcards with words only
two compilation colour posters
three game versions (includes boards, tokens, small colour cards, question cards, easels) - differentiated
teacher checklist for colours
25 page pdf product (this includes cover pages)
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page). Single classroom use product.
black and white posters - Do you want beautiful inspirational posters for your class (or workplace) but don’t want to use any colour ink? Need to inspire minds and also use a product that will match any existing decor? This is a pack of inspirational posters that includes either words only or some with images (plus editable pages). 50 page print and go pdf product!
black and white posters includes;
26 inspirational quote posters (no images)
12 inspiration quotes with images
editable pages (type your own quote)
50 pages in total (includes cover pages)
black and white product
can be used in primary school, high school or workplace settings
Please check your printer setting prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). All printers have different settings. Enjoy!
classroom calendar kit - Do you want a product that requires no colour ink, has all the calendar details you need plus doubles as a classroom activity? Want your kids to be able to colour in their own cover pages? Here it is! 69 page printable pdf. Includes world seasons and Noongar season labels. Read on…
classroom calendar kit - includes;
how to use this product (includes ideas for lessons/activities with your students)
days of the week
months of the year
seasons - world
seasons - Noongar
days of the week
word building cards
weather
posters (e.g. the date is, the day is…)
special calendar days
labels
editable pages (type your own words in)
69 pages (includes cover pages)
black and white product (no colour ink required)
beautiful to go alongside any classroom decor
goes with any grade level (early childhood, primary and high school)
great environmental print to display in your room
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). All printers are different. Thank you.
book covers printable - Do you need some subject book covers that will also save your ink (and maybe keep your kiddos busy colouring them in?). This pack has three styles of book covers to suit your needs plus EDITABLE pages! 95 page printable pdf. For primary school to high school students.
book covers printable includes;
3 styles = cute kids, dotty dudes and high school characters
Dotty Dudes and Cute Kid subject covers include - health, HASS, Social Sciences, Science, Languages, Writing, journal writing, spelling, phonics, phonic dictation, comprehension, art, technology, design, alphabet, math, mental math, history, geography, social skills, My Portfolio, test book, music and morning work
High School subject covers include - drama, music, biology, chemistry, physics, literature, home economics, children’s studies, business, accounting and economics
Editable covers for all of the 3 styles (type your own word/title in)
Black and white - no colour cartridge required
Get your students to colour them in, paint them or leave them plain!
95 pages - includes cover pages
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
Thank you and enjoy!
black and white classroom labels - Do you want to feel organised once and for all? Do you lose things all the time. One of the biggest and easiest ways to get organised is to have everything labelled! These black and white labels will go with any theme and have a cutting border line to help make them look good! 149 page no prep printable. I have written everything I can think of but you have editable pages too!
printable labels for classroom includes;
3 different sizes (small, medium and long)
Small label categories include; class supplies, cooking supplies and science supplies
Medium label categories include; art & craft, teaching resources, subjects, student books and teacher “to do” jobs
Long labels include; mixed resources, themes, student books, classroom areas and subjects
Editable labels to type your own words! Includes 3 different sizes.
Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area).
You can enlarge this product to A3 if you wish
No colour print ink required!
Suitable for all teachers - early childhood, primary or high school
Too busy to laminate? Simply print onto card stock and blue tac or sticky tape to the resource!
Enjoy!