Are you tired of scaffolding materials cluttering up your children's tables; a sound mat, a key word mat, a 100 square, pencil pots... Add some books, waterbottle and the occassional treasure found at lunch time and most children find it hard to contain all of this stuff to their tabletops. Well look no further - this A4 printable desk mat has all the prompts Reception children need to help encourage them to be more independent as they learn to write and record. The desk mat features - - entire alphabet in both lower and upper case print, - days of the week, - Phase 2-4 tricky words (from Letters and Sounds) - graphemes for Letters and Sounds phase 2 and 3 (complete with Jolly Phonics picture prompts), - a visual reminder of 'Super 6' for handwriting (Capital letters, listening for sounds, writing on the line, pre-cursive handwriting, finger spaces and full stops) - number 1-10 in numerals and words - a 100 square - colours - left and right - number bonds to 10 prompt Never have untidy tables again!

Are you tired of scaffolding materials cluttering up your children's tables; a sound mat, a key word mat, a 100 square, pencil pots... Add some books, waterbottle and the occassional treasure found at lunch time and most children find it hard to contain all of this stuff to their tabletops. Well look no further - this A4 printable desk mat has all the prompts Reception children need to help encourage them to be more independent as they learn to write and record. The desk mat features - - entire alphabet in both lower and upper case print, - days of the week, - Phase 2-4 tricky words (from Letters and Sounds) - graphemes for Letters and Sounds phase 2 and 3 (complete with Jolly Phonics picture prompts), - a visual reminder of 'Super 6' for handwriting (Capital letters, listening for sounds, writing on the line, pre-cursive handwriting, finger spaces and full stops) - number 1-10 in numerals and words - a 100 square - colours - left and right - number bonds to 10 prompt All in SA Beginner font Never have untidy tables again!

A lovely resource to enhance your castles and knights topic. Children simply work out the sums and colour according to the answer. Differentiated into 3 different abilities; numbers to 10, numbers to 20 and numbers beyond 20.

8 bright, colourful, superhero-themed posters with simple language to encourage young children to develop a growth mindset. Posters included are: Ask for help Relish a challenge Never give up Try new things Listen to feedback Have a 'can do' attitude' Have a go Always try your best File also includes editable posters to you can add your own...

Tired of your children arguing about who gets to do what in the classroom? Looking for an simple, organised way to keep up with classroom helper jobs? Well look no further! This editable resource can be used as a pocket chart or attached to ribbon and hung on the wall with named pegs attached. There are 14 job cards including: register monitor, table monitor, fruit monitor, milk monitor, board cleaner, line leader, peg monitor, tech support, buddy, chair checker, door holder, pencil sharpener, messenger and line caboose. But the cards are editable so you can alter them to your own needs.

Challenge cards for each area of provision made to fit IKEA Tolsby picture frames. Just print, cut out and insert into the frame then write the continuous provision challenge on the plastic cover. 16 areas of provision included: Writing, Reading, Maths, Construction, Investigation, Role Play, Playdough, Sand, Water, Small World, Junk Modelling, Music, Jigsaw, Outdoor, Creative and Computing,

**Perfect preparation for the Year 4 Multiplication Check. ** This is a terrific way to introduce a multiplication fact, one at a time, without overwhelming the pupils! Students will go through multiple strategies to learn, understand, and master each fact. These can be stuck in children’s books or printed and laminated for repeat use/use with concrete resources or manipulatives. This is a great resource for both pupils just beginning to learn their multiplication facts as well as those who may need further intervention.

Set of 15 ready-to-print famous author posters. Containing portraits, biographical information, examples of their works, and quotes about reading/storytelling, all in calming, neutral colours, these are a must have for your classroom or school library. Authors included are: Francesca Simon (Horrid Henry books) David Walliams (Ratburger, Gangsta Granny etc) J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter Books) Jacqueline Wilson (Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather etc) Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom etc) Roald Dahl (Matilda, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc) Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) Allan Ahlberg (The Jolly Postman, Each Peach Pear Plum etc) A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh books) C.S. Lewis (Narnia books) Terry Deary (Horrible Histories) Dick King-Smith (The Sheep Pig - aka Babe - etc) Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants, Dogman etc) Beatrix Potter (Peter Rabbitt etc) Dr Seuss (The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax etc) The colours in this match my neutral plant themed decor

Set of 15 ready-to-print famous author posters. Containing portraits, biographical information, examples of their works, and quotes about reading/storytelling, all in bright, rainbow colours, these are a must have for your classroom or school library. Authors included are: Francesca Simon (Horrid Henry books) David Walliams (Ratburger, Gangsta Granny etc) J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter Books) Jacqueline Wilson (Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather etc) Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom etc) Roald Dahl (Matilda, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc) Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) Allan Ahlberg (The Jolly Postman, Each Peach Pear Plum etc) A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh books) C.S. Lewis (Narnia books) Terry Deary (Horrible Histories) Dick King-Smith (The Sheep Pig - aka Babe - etc) Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants, Dogman etc) Beatrix Potter (Peter Rabbitt etc) Dr Seuss (The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax etc) The colours in this match my other Rainbow Pop resources.

his resource includes everything you will ever need to have a successful and stress-free Meet the Teacher or Open House. It’s also editable so that you can customise it to reflect your information, procedures, and teaching philosophy. What’s Included: Meet the Teacher Letter: Introduce yourself to parents and students with this friendly letter. This letter will allow you to share your experience, education, hobbies, etc. Flip Book: Provide parents with all the information they need to know for the upcoming school year with this editable, no-cut flip book. Parent Letter: Communicate your expectations and help parents prepare their children to be a successful student in your class with this editable letter. ‘Thanks For Popping In’ Gift Tags: Pair these printables with popcorn or lollipops as a fun treat for parents. Parent Questionnaire: Gather information about student strengths, weaknesses, things that motivate or upset them, concerns, medical or personal issues, etc. with this parent questionnaire. Volunteer Form: (Two versions) These forms will help you gather all the information you need to reach out to parents when you need classroom volunteers. Transportation Form: Knowing how students get to school each day is a very important part of classroom management. It also ensures that you are organised on the first day and can assist students who don’t know where to go. Magnets: Provide parents with a fridge magnet so that your contact information will be accessible to them. Station Signs: Place these signs around your room to keep yourself and parents organised. These signs will help keep foot traffic moving and ensure that parents get all the forms and information they need. Sign-In Sheet: This form will help you remember the families who visited your classroom and provide you with important parent contact information. 12 PowerPoint Presentation: This presentation will help you communicate expectations and important information to parents. It can be presented as you talk or played on a loop at the front of your class for parents to read at their leisure.

These funky end of year certificates are the perfect way to say well done for joining in and sticking at it through and are a cute, simple way to celebrate the end of the year! Nursery - Year 6 included

This download contains nine pre-made Melonheadz bunting banners and a blank editable template in case you would like to make additional/extra banners. The pre-made banners included are: Welcome English Reading Writing Math Science Social Studies Spelling Word Wall

These graphic organizers will help your students think deeply about their reading and improve their reading comprehension in an engaging, visual way. Vocabulary, story elements, author’s purpose, inference, and many more are included. They also help children organize their knowledge of processes and events in Science/Social Studies. This flexible product is perfect for distance learning or in the classroom. It works with Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, SeeSaw or on paper/in notebooks. The choice is yours! What’s included: Over 45 graphic organizers: 35 solely for reading 11 generic templates for use in other subjects Reading organizers include: Cause & Effect (6 versions) Making Predictions Author’s Purpose (2 versions) Compare & Contrast (3 versions: stories, characters & events) Problem & Solution (2 versions: story & character) Making Inferences (2 versions) Describing Characters Character Examination (4 versions) Sequencing Events (4 versions) Summarising (2 versions) Story Elements Story Map Story Mountain Main Idea Drawing Conclusions Theme Vocabulary Non-Fiction Reading Log (2 versions) Generic organizers include: KWL grid Concept Map (2 versions) Radial Map Basic Cycle (2 versions) Basic Pyramid Inverted Pyramid Simple Table Venn Diagram and more… Use them in: small groups literature circles centers ️reading workshop ️independent practice whole class. Use them with multi-chapter books picture books reading series stories plays/dramas read alouds non-fiction books Compatibility: These templates are compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides & SeeSaw software. In the download, you will get the Microsoft PowerPoint files and a PDF with instructions and clickable links to access the files in Google Drive. If using Google Slides you will be asked to make a copy on your own Google Drive. The slides have text boxes already inserted so children can edit them if being used remotely. If you wish to print the organizers for use in the classroom, just delete the text boxes beforehand. If, after downloading and reading the instructions, you are still having problems don’t hesitate to email me at monsterteachingideas@yahoo.com

Get your students talking with these colourful, interactive class discussion prompts. Use either full screen in class or interactively through Microsoft PowerPoint/Google Slides/SeeSaw What’s included: Over 45 discussion prompts (US & UK Versions) I wish I knew more about… If I had a million dollars. I would… If I had a million pounds, I would… I can show a growth mindset by… I can help save the planet by… A good friend it… My favorite book is… My favourite book is… If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to… Kindness means… Courage means… Respect means… Perseverance means… I am thankful for… I am special because If I could go back in time, I would go… If I could meet any famous person, it would be… because… The best job in the world is… One thing I am really good at is… A challenge I am working really hard to overcome is… The emoji that best describes me today is… My perfect day would be… Someone who is an inspiration to me is… because… When I grow up, I want to be… My biggest fear is… My favorite food is… My favourite food is… A goal I have is… A target I have is… In my family, we like to… If I had a superpower, it would be… because… I’m proud of myself because… My favorite dessert is… My favourite dessert is… Something that makes me happy is… If I were the teacher for the day… My favorite song is… My favourite song is… Words are powerful because… If I knew I couldn’t fail, I would… My favorite season is… My favourite season is… If I could invent an app, it would… One word to describe me is… My favorite word is… My favourite word is… My favorite memory is… My favourite memory is… Two slides for each starter Full screen slide for display in the classroom Slide with blank space for interactive online discussion/student writing Compatibility: These templates are compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides & Keynote software. Please note - this product has only been tested with PowerPoint & Slides. In the download, you will get the Microsoft PowerPoint files and a PDF with instructions and clickable links to access the files in Google Drive. If using Google Slides you will be asked to make a copy on your own Google Drive. Children will need to draw their own text boxes to enter their text. Image files are also included for use in SeeSaw/PicCollage If, after downloading and reading the instructions, you are still having problems don’t hesitate to email me at monsterteachingideas@yahoo.com

UPDATED FOR 2018-19* Are you looking for a teacher binder to keep you organised this year. Then look no further! This bright and fun, comprehensive teacher binder is EDITABLE and contains everything you need to keep organised this school year! Over 70 pages of materials including: Cover Divider pages & tabs for each section A choice of spine Monthly Calendar and Grids Termly, Half-termly, Monthly and Weekly to-do lists Six different weekly planning/scheduling formats Class list Groupings Birthdays SAT Tracker Reading level tracker Spelling tracker Homework tracker Teacher log-ins Pupil log-ins Parent volunteer details Student notes/observations Meeting Notes Cover and Template Editable divider pages/tabs so you can add to the binder. Your purchase will include updates for life and I’m happy to add additional pages free of charge if you need them - just drop me an email detailing what you need.

Say good morning to your class in style with these bright, colourful morning slides. I use these “good morning” slides every day to give my students reminders and updates as they unpack and get settled for the day. They love the colourful, happy designs. It’s a great way to start our day! Project the slides using PowerPoint, Google Slides or SMARTBoard software for students to know exactly what their morning routine and expectations are as well as how much time is left. (Timers available on PowerPoint & Google Slides only) What’s Included: - 7 designs in 8 different colours Good Morning Good Afternoon Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday - 8 additional holiday themes Canada Day Christmas Earth Day Easter Hallowe’en St Patrick’s Day Thanksgiving Valentine’s Day - Space for a variety of information Date Reminders Morning message/To-do/Schedule Quote/Fact of the day - Editable Text Text can be edited (headers cannot) and additional text boxes can be added Slides with clickable timers or no timers Choose from 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 minutes timers Compatibility: These templates are compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides & SMARTBoard software. Slides have been tested on a PC. Quicktime, as well as Powerpoint versions newer than 2003, are needed to use the timers through PowerPoint. If you do not have PPT with Quicktime you can use the Google Slides version. In the download, you will get a PDF with instructions and clickable links to access the files in Google Drive. If you’re using PowerPoint/SMARTBoard - you will need to download the files to your computer. If using Google Slides you will be asked to make a copy on your own Google Drive. If, after downloading and reading the instructions, you are still having problems don’t hesitate to email me at monsterteachingideas@yahoo.com