ICT Lesson, Design a Hat, I Want My Hat Back

This engaging 32-page resource for Year 1 students is packed with literacy activities, writing exercises, and cross-curricular learning opportunities. Perfect for creative writing, math, geography, science, and art, these worksheets are inspired by Stanley’s Stick by John Hegley and Neal Layton. They support students in developing key skills while encouraging imagination and critical thinking. The activities include: Literacy and Writing: Help students build their writing skills with fun and imaginative prompts. Geography: Engage students in exploring geography through Stanley’s adventures. Math: Enhance mathematical understanding with measurement and comparison activities. Science: Encourage scientific thinking by analyzing materials and their properties. Art: Foster creativity as students design and describe their own sticks. This versatile resource is ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, or parents looking to enrich students’ learning in an interactive and fun way. Acknowledgment: The ideas and inspiration for these resources were drawn from Stanley’s Stick by John Hegley and Neal Layton, as well as from the teaching concepts provided by Literacy Tree. These materials were created for educational purposes to support student learning and development. Stanley’s Stick Worksheets for Year 1 - Literacy, Writing, and Cross-Curricular - No-Prep Needed!

Make inquiry-based learning easy with this 46-page KWHLAQ Chart resource! This graphic organizer helps students think critically, ask questions, research effectively, and reflect on what they’ve learned. It’s perfect for research projects, inquiry-based lessons, and student-led learning in any subject. With colorful and black-and-white versions, this resource includes posters and worksheets that guide students through the KWHLAQ process: What I Know (K) – Activating prior knowledge What I Want to Know (W) – Generating questions How I Will Find Out (H) – Planning research What I Have Learned (L) – Summarizing discoveries How Action I Will Take (A) – Making connections What Further Questions I Have (Q) – Expanding learning What’s Inside This 46-Page Pack? KWHLAQ Chart Posters – Color & Black-and-White Versions Student Worksheets – Guided research and reflection Printable & Digital Formats – Use as a handout or an interactive activity Why Teachers Love This Resource: Encourages curiosity and critical thinking Helps students stay organized during research Works for science, social studies, and project-based learning Easy to use for elementary, middle, and high school students Willing to connect and discuss more ideas? Email me at glowingpedagogy@gmail.com Inquiry-Based Learning KWHLAQ Chart - Research and Reflection Graphic Organizer