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Famous Author Posters | Rainbow Pop Decor
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Famous Author Posters | Rainbow Pop Decor

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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.
Famous Author Posters | Neutral Decor
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Famous Author Posters | Neutral Decor

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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
Hydration Station Sign | Editable | Neutral/Plant Themed
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Hydration Station Sign | Editable | Neutral/Plant Themed

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Keep students focused and hydrated with this fantastic classroom management tool in calm, neutral colors. Just choose a location to keep students’ water bottles & give them some guidelines on when they can grab a drink. Includes: Ready to Print Sign (uses PowerPoint) Editable Guidelines COMING SOON: If you like your classroom decor to match, keep an eye out for further products in this style.
Teacher Toolbox Labels - Neutral/Plant Themed
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Teacher Toolbox Labels - Neutral/Plant Themed

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These EDITABLE teacher toolbox labels are perfect for organizing all your small supplies in STYLE so they can be grabbed in a matter of seconds! This range will bring your classroom to life whilst adding a calm and homey feel, making it perfect for all grade levels and seasons! Includes: 33 Ready to Print Teacher Toolbox Labels PowerPoint file so you can edit the text Label measurements: Large: 11cm x 5cm Small: 5cm x 3.5cm (sizes can be altered by saving as a PDF and then changing the custom size) Fonts used: KG Blank Space Sketch KG Second Chances Sketch **COMING SOON: **If you like your classroom decor to match, keep an eye out for further products in this style.
Year 1 Word Wall
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Year 1 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year four classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Year 1 common exception words in cursive script All Year 1 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Year 2 Word Wall
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Year 2 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year two classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Year 2 common exception words in cursive script All Year 2 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Year 5/6 Word Wall
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Year 5/6 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year six classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Yr 5/6 common exception words in cursive script All Yr 5/6 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Year 3/4 Word Wall
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Year 3/4 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year four classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Yr 3/4 common exception words in cursive script All Yr 3/4 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Times Tables Review Task Cards
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Times Tables Review Task Cards

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These review task cards provide a great, easy way for your students to practice and secure quick recall of their multiplication facts (up to 12x12). What’s Included? 20 standard calculation cards 20 missing number calculation cards Two version of both of the above: individual cards for printing and sticking AND foldable cards (which can be laminated if you wish) to allow students to self check their own work - saving you time! The cards include both single and mixed tables as well as a card for square numbers. They are perfect for review, practice, small group activity, guided maths, maths stations, intervention, early finishers or end of year test-prep!
Prefixes, Suffixes, Greek & Latin Roots Word Mats
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Prefixes, Suffixes, Greek & Latin Roots Word Mats

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These simple word mats feature examples of prefixes, suffixes Greek and Latin roots alongside their meanings to help boost pupils’ vocabulary knowledge. A great resource to keep on hand for independent reading so pupils can use them to work out the meaning of any new words. Or for independent writing to help with spelling. You could also use this word mat resource for a range of different activities. You could, for example, challenge learners to see if they can think of any more words that these suffixes and prefixes could be added on to. You could make this an independent challenge, or turn it into a group activity. You could have your learners work against the clock and see which group comes up with the most amount of base words in the time given. This could be a great way to encourage teamwork and communication skills. Both US and UK versions included (to account for different spellings and paper sizes)
Multiplication of the Day
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Multiplication of the Day

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**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.
Digital Graphic Organizers | Distance Learning | Google Classroom
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Digital Graphic Organizers | Distance Learning | Google Classroom

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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
Class Discussion Slides | Interactive | Distance Learning
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Class Discussion Slides | Interactive | Distance Learning

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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
Growth Mindset Activities & Printables
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Growth Mindset Activities & Printables

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Encourage a growth mindset in your classroom with this fun activity pack! This resource contains a variety of engaging activities that help students understand and develop a positive growth mindset. What’s Included: This growing bundle contains 16 different sheets to My Mindset Matters - encourage your students to reflect on what they can do and what they want to learn Meet Your Brain - children can label the different parts of the brain and record their functions I Can Grow My Brain - a creative activity to teach children about the power of their brain and how to get the most out of it. 5 Things I Like About Myself - encourage your students to think about the things they like about themselves I Believe in Myself - students list things they can do and then one thing they can’t do YET! The Power of Yet - children list the things they can do and the things they can’t do YET! Setting Goals - encourage your students to set a goal to aim for and make a step by step plan about how they are going to get there. (Two versions included) My Goals - encourage your students to set goals for learning, being healthy, being a better person and helping the planet. Fear of Failure - students reflect on how it feels to fail but also, how it feels to succeed and the risks of not trying new things at all Giving Advice - deepen your students understanding of a growth mindset by considering what advice they would give to a friend who has failed at something. My Superpowers - students check off their superpowers and add their own (Two versions included - boy & girl) Fixed or Growth Mindset - this cut (or copy) & paste activity encourages students to think about attitudes of fixed & growth mindsets What Can I Tell Myself? - students deepen their understanding of growth mindset by rewording statements to make them more positive. Compatibility: This download is a PDF File so you will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat to open it.
Meet the Teacher Night Survival Kit- EDITABLE
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Meet the Teacher Night Survival Kit- EDITABLE

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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.
Virtual Field Trip Reflection Log
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Virtual Field Trip Reflection Log

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Virtual field trips are a great way for students to see the world without leaving their classroom or living room! This virtual field trip reflection log gives students the opportunity to capture what they learn, like, and wonder while exploring a plethora of places and things online. Students can include: the destination a description the best part 3 things they had learnt a picture of their favourite part Download includes both US & UK spellings.
Editable Morning Slides with Timers
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Editable Morning Slides with Timers

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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
Book Talk Speech Bubbles
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Book Talk Speech Bubbles

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Get your children talking about books with these book talk sentence starters. This product contains 14 pre-made speech bubbles and two title options (‘Book Talk’ or ‘Text Talk’). All speech bubbles are full page and are black and white but can be printed on fun, bright card/paper if you choose!
Maths Talk Speech Bubbles
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Maths Talk Speech Bubbles

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Get your children talking about Maths with these maths sentence starters. This product contains 13 pre-made speech bubbles and a ‘Maths Talk’ title. All speech bubbles are full page and are black and white but can be printed on fun bright paper/card if you choose!
All About Me Phone (Transition/Back to School Activity)
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All About Me Phone (Transition/Back to School Activity)

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A cool, modern and engaging ‘All About Me’ activity which is great for transition day or as a back to school activity. With this Instagram style activity, you can learn more about your new students on an imaginative, fun way and the class can learn more about themselves and their peers as well. Students are invited to respond to and illustrate the 9 questions or prompts, with thumbnail doodles or drawings: • Age • My family • Favourite food • Favourite color • Best subject • Favourite animal • Dream destination • I love… • I don’t like… They make a great display for the start of the year and are super easy too - the only materials needed are paper, pencils and marker pens PDFs containing both US and UK spelling of favourite and colour are included in this download.