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I have been a teaching principal in a small rural school for the last 3 years. Before this I have over 10 years teaching experience teaching students ranging in age 5 through to 12 and have loved every minute. “Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educ

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I have been a teaching principal in a small rural school for the last 3 years. Before this I have over 10 years teaching experience teaching students ranging in age 5 through to 12 and have loved every minute. “Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educ
Compound Words Worksheet Spring Themed
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Compound Words Worksheet Spring Themed

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These compound word worksheets with a spring theme are the perfect way for students to practice their literacy word work. No preparation is required. Simply print and go. These compound word worksheets can be used for literacy stations, mini lessons, homework, substitute teachers, or just for your day to day teaching. Included in this pack are 6 spring themed activity worksheets, a template to create your own and a bonus word-find. All sheets are in a spring theme to capture the students imagination for this special time of year. Enjoy Coming soon are the other 3 seasons. Please follow so you are updated as to when they are available.
Growth Mindset Train the Brain Challenge Activity
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Growth Mindset Train the Brain Challenge Activity

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Encourage a Growth Mindset classroom with these 6 x Growth Mindset Challenges. This pack of worksheets are perfect to remind students to use the power of positive thinking in their day to day lives. This pack of Mindset challenges can be used for both starter and follow up activities to you growth Mindset lessons. I have also used them individually for those challenging students that need a little more positive reinforcement and provides them with a quiet activity to do as they calm done. Enjoy.
STEM Math Murder Mystery Case#612 A Math Challenge
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STEM Math Murder Mystery Case#612 A Math Challenge

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This murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve math puzzles to solve a murder. Students will need to gather evidence by completing charts, Interview witnesses by sorting through 3 digit number and compare data to narrow the suspects. Finally they will narrow it down to two suspects, with a final hundred chart puzzle to uncover the truth. Who is the Math Mystery Murderer!!! Enjoy
Compound Words Worksheet Winter Themed Words
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Compound Words Worksheet Winter Themed Words

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These compound word worksheets with a winter theme are the perfect way for students to practice their literacy word work. No preparation is required. Simply print and go. These compound word worksheets can be used for literacy stations, mini lessons, homework, substitute teachers, or just for your day to day teaching. Included in this pack are 6 winter themed activity worksheets, a template to create your own and a bonus word-find. All sheets are in an winter theme to capture the students imagination for this special time of year. Enjoy Coming soon are the other 3 seasons. Please follow so you are updated as to when they are available.
Compound Words Worksheet Four Seasons Themed Words
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Compound Words Worksheet Four Seasons Themed Words

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These compound word worksheets with a Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring theme are the perfect way for students to practice their literacy word work. No preparation is required. Simply print and go. These compound word worksheets can be used for literacy stations, mini lessons, homework, substitute teachers, or just for your day to day teaching. Included in this bundle are: 6 winter themed activity worksheets 6 summer themed activity worksheets 6 winter themed activity worksheets 4 template to create your own 4 seasonal compound word word-find. All sheets are season themed to capture the students imagination for these special times of year. Enjoy
Financial Money Literacy Word Problem Puzzles (Pounds) QR Code
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Financial Money Literacy Word Problem Puzzles (Pounds) QR Code

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A set of 30 fun and engaging summer themed financial literacy jigsaw puzzles. These money problems help students master the concept of money form spending it, earning it and of course banking it. These cards are in Pounds. Students match the correct amount with the corresponding money word problem. All money amounts are with a dollar sign on it. When the students complete the puzzle pieces they can capture the QR code included on each money word problem to enable them to self mark. This means there are less questions for the teacher and we can focus on our teaching without interruptions. These money problems are perfect for math centers, individuals and group rotations. With 30 cards available you could also rotate them around your whole class if you desired. To use the cards, all the teacher needs to do is print them off, laminate and cut out the jigsaw pieces and you are ready to go. They come in 2 handy versions 1. Images on the dollar amount puzzle pieces to help students match up the correct money word problem. 2 No images to provide the students with a more challenging match up. Enjoy.
STEM Math Murder Mystery Case#135 A Math Challenge
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STEM Math Murder Mystery Case#135 A Math Challenge

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This murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve math puzzles to solve a murder. Students will need to gather evidence by completing charts, Interview witnesses by sorting through 3 digit number and compare data to narrow the suspects. Finally they will narrow it down to two suspects, with a final hundred chart puzzle to uncover the truth. Who is the Math Mystery Murderer!!! Enjoy
Tour de France Vocabulary Puzzle with QR code 2017
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Tour de France Vocabulary Puzzle with QR code 2017

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A set of fun and engaging Tour de France Vocabulary jigsaw puzzles. These puzzles help students master the vocabulary in the Tour de France. Students match the correct word with the corresponding meaning to solve the puzzle.When the students complete the puzzle pieces they can capture the QR code included on each card to enable them to self mark. This means there are less questions for the teacher and we can focus on our teaching without interruptions. To use the cards, all the teacher needs to do is print them off, laminate and cut out the jigsaw pieces and you are ready to go. Enjoy.
Scratch Vocabulary Blocks A3 Poster Hour of Code
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Scratch Vocabulary Blocks A3 Poster Hour of Code

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This colourful A3 sized poster will look great on your wall and help your students remember the different types of blocks in Scratch. For each Scratch block type there is a definition and an image to help the students. Perfect for your Hour of Code. Included are: Motion, Looks, Sound, pen, control, Sensing, Operators and variables. Enjoy
STEAM Math Murder Mystery Addition #30 A Math Challenge
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STEAM Math Murder Mystery Addition #30 A Math Challenge

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This murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve addition math puzzles to solve a murder. Students will need to gather evidence by completing charts, Interview witnesses by sorting through addition equations and compare data to narrow the suspects. Finally they will narrow it down to two suspects, with a final hundred chart puzzle to uncover the truth. Who is the Math Mystery Murderer!!! Enjoy
Weather Instruments Vocabulary Word Wall Posters
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Weather Instruments Vocabulary Word Wall Posters

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This resource pack contains 24 weather instrument vocabulary posters. Each poster has an explanation of the term and a picture or diagram to illustrate the word to the student. Each poster is written in a student friendly voice for easy understanding. These posters are make excellent anchor charts and look fantastic on your wall. Words included are: Anemometer, Barometer, Hygrometer, Rain Gauge, Thermometer, Wind Vain, High Pressure, Low Pressure, Cold Front, Warm Front, Humidity, Air Pressure, Weather Balloon, Wind Sock, Celsius, Fahrenheit, Climate, Meteorologist, Water Cycle, Satellite, Radar, Isobar, Wind and Weather, If you would like any words added please contact me and i am happy to do so. Please remember to follow me. Enjoy.
Forces and Motion PowerPoint Show
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Forces and Motion PowerPoint Show

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This Forces and Motion Presentation identifies the difference between force and motion and gives examples of the various types. It provides explanations in child centred language with high quality images to reinforce the children's learning and talking points. Presentation Topics: - Forces Vs Motion - Sir Isaac Newton - First Law of Motion - Second Law of Motion - Third Law of Motion - Examples of Each of the Motions Laws - Normal Force - Applied Force - Frictional Force - Spring Force - Resisting Force - What Forces Can You See Please remember to follow me Enjoy
Newton's Laws of Motion Card Sort with QR code
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Newton's Laws of Motion Card Sort with QR code

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This card sort activity will challenge your students to identify and categorize all 3 of Newton's Laws. This interactive card sort contains 9 pages of cards (4 per page) for a total of 36 different cards. These cards are great for review, rotations, partner work, or individual. I have included 2 versions in this pack 1. with a QR code so that students can self mark their own work, freeing up your teacher time 2. For an extra challenge, and more teacher lead, a copy without the QR code. Included in this set is the following: -3 category cards (ex. Newton's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Law) -3 definitions (one for each category card) -10 examples with pictures of each law (30 example cards total) - An answer key has also been included for reference. Please remember to follow me. Enjoy
Pancake Day CSI: The Case of the Half Eaten Pancake Shrove Tuesday
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Pancake Day CSI: The Case of the Half Eaten Pancake Shrove Tuesday

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This STEM CSI investigation is themed around a Pancake Day. It is the perfect activity for Shrove Tuesday or otherwise known as Pancake Day, but can be used all year round. This activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve 10, 100 or 1000 addition and subtraction puzzles . Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who ate the pancake? Answer sheets are included Please remember to follow me. Enjoy
Waitangi Day Wharenui Meeting House for Class Treaty Rules New Zealand Te Reo
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Waitangi Day Wharenui Meeting House for Class Treaty Rules New Zealand Te Reo

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Setting up your class rules or treaty at the start of the year is important for any class. These meeting houses make a perfect template to create a display for your class. I typically have a discussion with the students to talk about what rules they would like. The students then write them onto to the templates to make a colourful display on the wall. I have include 4 different versions for you to chose from to so that you have one that best fits your students and class. - Already coloured in traditional Maori colours. - Needs to be coloured in with koru's already on Wharenui - Basic shape of Wharenui (Koru's need to be added) - Blank template with no lines.Students do it all This resource is perfect for a Waitangi Day activity, Maori Language Week, or for your day to day Te Reo teaching in a Bi-Lingual, Full Immersion or normal primary class. Please remember to follow me Enjoy
Waitangi Day Whakatauki Maori Proverb Puzzles New Zealand Te Reo
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Waitangi Day Whakatauki Maori Proverb Puzzles New Zealand Te Reo

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These Whakatauki puzzles involve students converting Maori proverbs from English to Te Reo using a cryptogram. This resource is perfect for a Waitangi Day activity, Maori Language Week, or for your day to day Te Reo teaching in a Bi-Lingual, Full Immersion or normal primary class. Included in this pack are the following Whakatauki-Maori Proverbs: - Pursue excellence – should you stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain. - My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul. - Goodwill towards others is a precious treasure. - With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive. - What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people! - What is the food of the leader. It is knowledge. It is communication. Please remember to follow me Enjoy
Winter Olympic Games South Korea PyeongChan 2018 Narrative Writing Scenario
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Winter Olympic Games South Korea PyeongChan 2018 Narrative Writing Scenario

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Winter Olympics in PyeongChan is upon us. This Visually stunning writing scenario takes the audience on a journey to the Olympics in first person. Included in this pack is a PowerPoint Presentation to show your students. The bigger the screen the better as these are high quality images. During the show, students discuss and fill in the 5 senses chart provided. These notes will help direct the students in their writing with a vocabulary rich story. Enjoy!!!
Winter Olympics CSI: The Case of the Missing Gold Medal STEM activity
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Winter Olympics CSI: The Case of the Missing Gold Medal STEM activity

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This CSI themed multiplication and division activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Winter Olympic Games math problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who stole the Gold Medal? This case includes Clue 1: Solving Division Problems Clue 2: True or False Multiplication Clue 3: Multiplication and Division Sequence Clue 4: Moving up and down 10's, 100's amd 1000's Clue 5: Multiplication and Division Cryptogram Answer sheets are included Can your class solve all of the clues?
Winter Olympics South Korea 2018 Mega Bundle
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Winter Olympics South Korea 2018 Mega Bundle

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This MEGA Winter Olympic Games Bundle has everything you need to make a fun and engagin unit before, during and after the Olympic game period. It includes 3 writing activities, math challenges, stem activities, and other fun stuff. Winter Olympics CSI: The Case of the Missing Gold Medal STEM activity This CSI themed multiplication and division activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Winter Olympic Games math problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who stole the Gold Medal? This case includes Clue 1: Solving Division Problems Clue 2: True or False Multiplication Clue 3: Multiplication and Division Sequence Clue 4: Moving up and down 10's, 100's amd 1000's Clue 5: Multiplication and Division Cryptogram Winter Olympic Games South Korea PyeongChan 2018 Narrative Writing Scenario Winter Olympics in PyeongChan is upon us. This Visually stunning writing scenario takes the audience on a journey to the Olympics in first person. Included in this pack is a PowerPoint Presentation to show your students. The bigger the screen the better as these are high quality images. During the show, students discuss and fill in the 5 senses chart provided. These notes will help direct the students in their writing with a vocabulary rich story. Winter Olympic Games South Korea PyeongChan 2018 Newspaper Writing Scenario Winter Olympics in PyeongChan is upon us. This Visually stunning writing scenario takes the audience on a journey to the PyeongChan Winter Olympics as a Newspaper reporter. During this presentation an Ice Hockey game is played out, with one country accused of cheating. Everything is included in this pack to make every student successful.Photos are taken and quotes are given. Included in this pack is a PowerPoint Presentation to show your students. The bigger the screen the better as these are high quality images. During the show, students discuss and fill in the graphic organizers that are included. These notes will help direct the students in their writing with a detailed, accurate and rich story. Then complete the included newspaper templates. STEM Winter Olympic Raising the Flag 2018: Engineering Math Challenge The Winter Olympics is here This STEM challenge includes both an engineering challenge and sheets for students to work out the median, mean, range and mode in the context of creating a flag pole that raises the Olympic flag the highest. Students are asked to both record and graph their results. This challenge is perfect for the Olympic games and includes everything you need to actively engage your students in team work. Winter Olympic Games South Korea PyeongChan 2018 Word Search Find A word find with the Winter Olympic Sports to be found. A great fill in time for winter or a lead in for a bigger project. Winter Olympic Games South Korea PyeongChan 2018 Hundreds Chart Hidden Picture This fun Winter Olympic hidden picture will engage and excite your students. Everything you need is included. Just print and go. No preparation required. This pack includes 2 Olympic themed Hundreds Chart Hidden Pictures. They include the rings and the torch STEM Winter Olympic The Luge 2018: Engineering Math Challenge This STEM challenge includes both an engineering challenge and sheets for students to work out the median, mean, range and mode in the context of creating the fastest Luge.. Students are asked to both record and graph their results. This challenge is perfect for the Olympic games and includes everything you need to actively engage your students in team work.
Winter Olympic Games 2018 Wall Display Anchor Poster
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Winter Olympic Games 2018 Wall Display Anchor Poster

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The Winter Olympics is here This wall display is the perfect way to celebrate the Winter Olympics. It captures the students imagination and fits in with any unit that you may be doing for the Olympics. Included are all 15 Winter Olympic Sport Categories, with a description of the event and a picture to illustrate it.