I enjoy creating high quality resources to help students achieve their full learning potential. Many of my products contain flexible lesson plans, differentiated worksheets and practical activities and PowerPoint Presentations on a wide range of subjects.
I enjoy creating high quality resources to help students achieve their full learning potential. Many of my products contain flexible lesson plans, differentiated worksheets and practical activities and PowerPoint Presentations on a wide range of subjects.
This resources relates to numbers 0 to 5 and missing numbers. There is basic addition to 5 for the early years children and for more able up to 9
UPDATED to include worksheets in PDF Format.
Aimed at: Early Years/Reception/Year 1
This resource contains two lesson starters on PowerPoint.
The numbers are from 0 to 5 on the grid.
Learning objectives: Recognise numerals to 5 and count in order; to begin to add two sets of numbers together.
Presentation 1 (24 Slides) - Each grid has a missing number and children write down the missing number. This extends to two missing numbers.
Presentation 2 (20 Slides) - Each grid has two missing numbers. The children write down the missing numbers and then add the missing numbers together.
The total of the numbers range from 1 to 9.
3 activity worksheets - finding missing number, cut/paste activity and adding numbers together to no more than 9.
Activity worksheets in b/w
Counting activity - Find and Count Minibeasts and colour and b/w
There are extra worksheets for early finishers. They can be used to supplement other teaching of number work and addition.
Also includes US paper size.
This resource is on the theme of minibeasts. The teachers notes explain how each set of loop cards are used and how they are different. It is similar to other loop cards or follow me games but counting minibeasts and revising addition and subtraction.
A fun way to practise reading numbers and counting and reviewing addition and subtraction through listening and speaking. Student learn to read ‘I have’ and ‘Who has?’ to start the game.
The cards can be used in small group sessions or whole class sessions.
**Preparation: Laminate, print off and cut round coloured borders onto card paper. **
This resource has now been updated to include 7 sets of loop cards.
The borders are different colours so that the sets are not mixed up.
Teachers Notes (3 pages)
Total Download: 66 pages (2 large cards on each page)
Includes US spelling - ladybird/ladybug
Please see preview pane.
Learning objective: Counting and reinforce number recognition.
To review addition and substraction
You may be interested in the free minibeast subtraction loop card:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/minibeast-loop-cards-i-have-who-has-subtraction-cards-12296014
This comprehensive resource pack is on the theme of minibeasts, bugs and insects to help children count, add and to begin to write number sentences (calculation).
**It takes the learner from the early stages of counting through to writing and calculating number sentences. **
It introduces the + and = symbols.
78 Slides of Presentation on all the lessons - Includes whole class activities and plenaries. The some slides have animation where the children can count along with the numbers as they ‘float in’ above the minibeasts.
Also includes:
5 Lesson Plans:
All contain learning objectives and outcomes, starter activities and plenaries.
Lesson 1: Counting and cut/paste activity on counting.
Lesson 2: Adding groups of minibeasts to obtain a given total
Lesson 3: Introducing the plus and equals symbol – to add groups - children progress to writing number sentences.
Lesson 4: Children begin to calculate – number sentences using + and = symbols.
Lesson 5: Children work out numbers - Worksheets and extension worksheets.
Worksheet/activities on all the lessons.
Laminate digit cards and the minibeasts cards for practical activities.
The learning objectives are in the lesson plans.
You may be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/counting-and-progression-to-subtraction-work-lesson-plans-1-5-presentations-activities-eyfs-ks1-11308712
All resources are printable/editable.
Updated to include US Size worksheets
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Dictation sentences and longer passages.
This resource is in line with the National Curriculum objectives on the value of dictation to children.
UPDATED TO INCLUDE PDF DOCS
Aimed at: Foundation/Keystage 1/2 and suitable for ESL/EFL students.
The resource comprises:-
PowerPoint Presentation (1) - contains 10 sentences for dictation.
PowerPoint Presentation (2) - contains 20 texts for dictation - passages are longer.
Ready-made worksheets (x3)
Handwriting sheets
Audio recording of all the dictation - on the last slide of each Presentation.
Clear and comprehensive Teacher’s Notes on suggested use of this resource.
The learning objectives are outlined - in short the children to write from memory simple sentences dictated by the teacher that include GPCs and common exception words.
This activity gives the student the opportunity to practise their spelling.
You can use this resource in focus groups or whole class teaching.
The texts are numbered but you do not have to follow the number order. You can pick and choose any text to suit the level of your class or group.
As suggested in the teacher’s notes, you print of the text to read aloud or play the audio. After the dictation, the children can correct each other’s work by referring to the text on the PowerPoint Slide, and then copy the corrected piece of writing into their literacy books in their best handwriting.
Punctuations dictated are: full stops, commas in a list, question marks and exclamation marks. Speech marks/inverted commas are also used in two of the texts for the higher Keystage students.
Sample free dictation resource
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This resource contains sentences for dictation on PowerPoint.
Also well being suitable for Keystage, all the dictated texts can be used in EFL/ESL and ESOL classes.
There is also an audio recording of the text. You can play the recording of text 18 or print off the text and read it aloud to the children.
After the dictation, outlined in Teacher’s Notes, display the text on PowerPoint for students to self-correct in a different colour pencil.
The National Curriculum objectives are outlined in the PowerPoint - in short to write from memory a dictated passage whilst holding the pencil appropriately.
It gives students the opportunity to practise their spelling.
For more dictation resources:
30 Differentiated Texts for Dictation
This resource contains the next 200 words from the Primary National Strategy - Letters and Sounds: Appendices - 200 high-frequency words in phases.
It also includes Year 2 Common Exception Words [from Primary National Curriculum English – Appendix 1 – Spellings].
NOW UPDATED TO SAVE INK USAGE. YOU HAVE A CHOICE OF DOWNLOADING FULL COLOUR OR REDUCED COLOUR BINGO CARDS/WORDS.
Use these game activities to complement reading tasks, and learning words for spelling tests. Also great for end of term games.
Bingo
Snaps
Choose some sight words and set a time limit for how many words the pupils can read in a minute.
Word search puzzles
2 Sets of worksheets - common exception words with missing letters.
The bingo words have been divided into 6 sets. Each card is numbered within that set and colour-coded.
Each set of bingo cards has its own set of call out words, e.g. Set 2 Bingo Cards/Set 2 Call out words.
Set 6 Bingo cards focuses on Year 2 common exception words.
The 5 word searches focuses on Year 2 common exception words.
**Other uses **
Choose a word or words to be word(s) of the week. Show how the children can use different techniques to memorize the word(s) – mnemonic, which part of the word can be sounded out, which part of the word is tricky.
Set 1 – 15 Bingo cards + call out cards
Set 2 – 15 Bingo cards + call out cards
Set 3 – 30 Bingo cards + call out cards
Set 4 – 30 Bingo cards + call out cards
Set 5 – 15 Bingo cards,+ call out cards
Set 6 – 20 Bingo cards + call out cards
Word Cards 1 – 100 words (also in b/w)
Word Cards 2 - 100 words (also in b/w)
The Word Cards 1 and 2 can be printed off as many times as you like:
Play snaps
Can also be used for display
Print, laminate and cut out.
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This literacy resource differs from the other 100 sight word resource in that the Lotto game cards only contain Year 1 Common Exception Words whereas the Lotto game cards in the other resource contains 100 sight words.
**Now updated with cards that use less colour printer ink. **
You now have a choice of using the original colour coded bingo cards. The original resources remain and I have also inlcuded printer-friendly bingo cards - the background is white and the outlines are in colour.
Ready-made bingo cards and call out cards;
-3 x 3 Lotto grid;
Word searches; and
Cards for word snap and lotto.
100 sight words obtained from the Primary National Strategy - Letters and Sounds: Appendices - 100 high-frequency words in phases and Year 1 Common Exception Words from NC 2014 English - Appendix 1: Spelling.
Use to complement reading activities, literacy and for learning words for spelling tests and assessment.
The Bingo and Lotto cards are numbered.
There are two versions of the letter ‘K’ in Sassoon font.
Set of word cards/call out cards for word bingo which includes Year 1 common exception words - just print out as many times as you like.
Set of common exception words only for the lotto cards.
40x Bingo cards (100 sight words and common exception words).
25x Lotto cards (3 x 3 grid) – Year 1 common exception words only - Spelling Appendix 1.
4x Word searches – Common exception words only.
Lotto game - There are a set of 3 x 3 grid lotto cards. The children can play as individuals or in pairs or in small groups. One child picks a word from a bag or box and read it aloud. The children mark the word on their card by using dry-wipe pens or placing a counter over the word. The first one to complete a line horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins the game.
4 Word searches with solutions – to find common exception words.
Use the word cards for other activities such as laying out five different word cards and ask the pupil to point to the card that says, e.g. school.
Set a time limit on how many sight words the pupils can read in a minute.
Multi-purpose use of the grey word cards.
You may be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/100-common-sight-words-bingo-snap-lotto-word-searches-word-match-and-more-with-teachers-notes-11278233
Images: Microsoft clipart.
This literacy resource contains ready-made bingo cards and call out cards, 3 x 3 lotto grids, word searches, word cards for matching games and cards for word snap.
**UPDATED WITH TO USE LESS PRINTER INK**
100 sight words obtained from the Primary National Strategy - Letters and Sounds: Appendices - 100 high-frequency words in phases.
Use to complement reading activities, literacy and for learning words for spelling tests and assessment. Also great for end of term games.
All the bingo boards and lotto boards are numbered and colour-coded for ease of use.
There are two versions of the letter ‘K’ in Sassoon font. I have made extra cards for replacement.
The words cover Phases 2 to 5 and comprises:-
Phase 2 words - bingo cards (x17)
Phase 3 words - bingo cards (x15)
Phase 4 words - bingo cards (x15)
Phase 5 words - bingo cards (x15)
Phases 2-5 bingo cards (x40) - Use for whole class option, if you wish.
A set of 3 x 3 grid lotto cards - (x20) for Phase 2,
(10x) of each set for Phases 3 to 5.
Set of wrongly spelt word cards for matching with a set of correctly spelt words – Put a few correct/incorrect words in the centre of the table for groups to match the jumbled words to the correctly spelt words, e.g. hte - the, pepole - people.
Lotto game - There are a set of 3 x 3 grid lotto cards. The children can play as individuals or in pairs or in small groups. One child picks a word from a bag or box and read it aloud. The children mark the word on their card by colouring over or placing a counter over the word. The first one to complete a line horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins the game.
10 Word searches with solutions.
Use the word cards for other activities such as laying out five different word cards and ask the pupil to point to the card that says, e.g. ‘about’.
Set a time limit on how many sight words the pupils can read in a minute.
Multi-purpose use of the white word cards.
You can also use the word cards as displays.
Once downloaded, you can print off what you need.
You may be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/100-sight-words-including-year-1-common-exception-words-bingo-lotto-snap-word-searches-11281973
Images: Microsoft clipart.
This Math resource comprises:-
- Teachers' Notes
- Number bonds to 5, 10, 20 and 100 activity worksheets - cut/paste missing numbers.
- Equations to 5, 10 and 20
- Activity sheets A, B, and C where the children have to work out which two missing numbers to insert to complete the number sentence. They can only use the numbers on the cut/paste sheet - and not to use their own numbers.
- Pdf. Answer sheets for the above activity sheets A, B, and C.
- Simple equation activity worksheets - introduces children to equations and the meaning of the equal sign.
Ideal for assessment.
This Maths resource comprises:-
- Teachers' Notes
- Number bonds to 5, 10, 20 and 100 activity worksheets - cut/paste missing numbers.
- Equations to 5, 10 and 20
- Activity sheets A, B, and C where the children have to work out which two missing numbers to insert to complete the number sentence. They can only use the numbers on the cut/paste sheet - and not to use their own numbers.
- Pdf. Answer sheets for the above activity sheets A, B, and C.
- Simple equation activity worksheets - introduces children to equations and the meaning of the equal sign.
Ideal for assessment.
This product is suitable for Kindergarten/Grade 1 & 2.
It uses the story as a context to focus on grammar, word work and text level comprehension.
PowerPoint Presentation on all the lessons - the reading text is on the Presentation for whole class teaching including whole class exercises.
It also includes a lesson plan for 1 to 5 days work relating to:-
Reading comprehension and questions - encompassing listening/speaking and reading/writing (includes inferences)
Sentence work tasks- differentiated to include capitalization and end punctuation mark.
Work on conjunctions and finishing off sentences.
Word work focus on compound words.
Gap filling exercises in sentences.
Cut/paste activities to sequence the story
Grammar work on the future tense - Changing present tense to future tense and vice versa
Composition - Creative writing to complete thinking bubble.
Extension activities
Revision Worksheet on sentences which includes using conjunctions.
Aligns with:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1A – Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence
CCSS.ELA.Literacy.L1.1.E – Use of verbs to convey past, present, future
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.L.1.1.G – Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g. and, but, or, so, because)
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.L1.2.B – Use end punctuation for sentences
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.1.2 – Answer key details in a text read aloud
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL.1.1 – Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.RL1.2 – Retell story
Resources printable and editable.
There are a couple of pdf. worksheets - show examples of completed worksheets.
Reading comprehension short story text that focuses on particular aspects of the English language, grammar and word work.
This literacy resource comprises PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson Plans with learning objectives and worksheets and activities.
There is also an extra lesson plan (includes learning objectives) and PowerPoint Presentation on characterisation with differentiated worksheets.
Also suitable for teaching in small groups.
The Presentations contain whole class activities.
Lessons comprise:
Reading comprehension - speaking/listening and includes reading/writing
Cut/paste activities to sequence story
Answer sheet with sequenced pictures.
Recount story in own words activity with pictures to encourage writing.
Sentence work - jumbled sentences (cut/paste), adding capital letters/full stops - differentiated worksheet activities.
Read and write - gap filling exercises.
Word work is on proper and common nouns - differentiated worksheets.
Work on characterisation - describing and creating a character for Grandad’s new dog.
Playscript - comparing playscript structure to story text.
Children in groups - write out their playscript based on the story - differentiated activities - There is a separate PowerPoint Presentation. Children that need support can act out the play.
All resources editable and printable.
Images free from royalty.
Reading comprehension - Short story text that focuses on particular aspects of the English language, word work and grammar.
This literacy resource product contains:
30 Slides - PowerPoint Presentation - includes story text with pictures.
Smaller Presentations for whole class activity
5 Lesson Plans - includes Learning objectives
Differentiated activities and worksheets for each lesson
Can also be used in small group settings and one-to-one teaching.
There is a Future tense verb table for reference on PowerPoint.
There is a table of compound words.
Literacy lessons for a week focusing on the text.
Reading comprehension questions - listening/speaking and reading/writing
Sentence activities - differentiated to include capital letter/full stop.
Work on conjunctions and finishing off sentences.
Word work focus on compound words.
Gap filling exercises
Cut/paste activities
Grammar work on the future - Changing present tense to future tense and vice versa
Composition - Writing to complete thinking bubble.
Revision Worksheet on sentences which includes using conjunctions.
Two Compound Word Word Searches.
Resources printable and editable.
There are a couple of pdf. worksheets - show examples of complete worksheets.
This activity pack contains clock/time resources for practical activities to reinforce learning of time and having fun at the same time.
Just print out bingo cards - whole page size ready to use
Ideally print off the other resources onto cardstock, laminate and cut apart - use again and again.
Editable Call out cards
6 Clock bingo cards – showing o’clock times
20 Clock bingo cards – showing o’clock and half past times
40 Clock bingo cards – showing o’clock, half past, quarter before/after times
5 sets of Domino cards – print off, laminate, cut out - (analog/digital)
Set of clocks - to print off and ideally laminate - can use for time snap and/or sequencing time activity
Practical Activities you can set up for students to play:
Time bingo (analog clocks) use with non-permanent dry-erase pens
Clock sort – e.g. mix up the clocks and students sort clockwise the times from 1 o’ clock to 12 o’clock.
Children can play time snap – Print the larger clocks several times.
Match-up activity - Say a time and the children pick either the word card or the clock that matches that time.
Play clock dominoes (analog/digital)– reinforce reading the time.
Resources are editable.
All resources contained in a folder within a zip file - right click with mouse to open zip file and then open the folder.
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This activity pack contains clock/time resources for practical activities to reinforce learning of time and having fun at the same time.
Bingo cards are whole page size - print and laminate
Ideally print out the other resources onto card paper, laminate and cut out - use again and again.
Editable Call out cards
6 Clock bingo cards – showing o’clock times
20 Clock bingo cards – showing o’clock and half past times
40 Clock bingo cards – showing o’clock, half past, quarter before/after times
5 sets of Domino cards – print off, laminate, cut out - (analogue/digital)
Set of clocks - to print off and laminate - can use for time snap and/or sequencing time activity
Practical Activities you can set up for students to play:
Time bingo (analogue clocks) use with non-permanent dry-erase pens
Clock sort – mix up the clocks and students sort clockwise the times from 1 o’ clock to 12 o’clock.
Children can play time snap – Print the larger clocks several times.
You can say a time and the children pick either the word card or the clock that matches that time.
Play clock dominoes (analogue/digital)– reinforce reading the time.
Resources are editable.
All resources contained in a folder within a zip file - right click with mouse to open zip file and then open the folder.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pack-1-clocks-telling-the-time-analogue-and-digital-12-hour-clock-11030239
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pack-2-telling-the-time-24-hrs-analogue-and-digital-presentations-lesson-plans-worksheets-11195427
US Version - This product contains a 39 Slide PowerPoint Presentation on sound and the practical tasks the children can undertake.
The Teacher’s Note sets out how you can introduce the topic and suggestions on how to organize the activities and list resources needed.
You can organize a carousel system - so each table deals with a different aspect on sound or you can do a whole class lesson on one aspect of sound week by week, ending the term on a sound carousel for assessment.
The resource comprises:
PowerPoint Presentation – Review Work on sounds and contains background information on how the piano, guitar and wind instruments work and how we hear.
Teacher’s Notes (3 pages, excluding credit page)
14 Activity Cards to be laminated and cut out for each table. The cards contain questions to prompt the children to carry out their tasks.
There are ready-made investigations sheets and sample investigations sheets.
Numbered Table cards.
Vocabulary cards (See Preview Pane)
Worksheet on How We Hear
Worksheet on Volume and Pitch
Experiments include:
Vibration involving moving objects- e.g. students can experiment with a tuning forks and water and ping pong balls, rice on drums.
Sound and Pitch - e.g. use empty bottles filled with different levels of liquid to produce different pitches and also blow horizontally along the edge to produce sounds similar to wind instruments; and/or experiment with guitar strings –shortening and lengthening the string to produce different sounds;
Listening devices - experiment with different string telephones by changing variables such as type of string and material of cups;
Blocking Out Sound activities- students can make ear defenders out of margarine tubs packed with different materials or they can wrap the sound source like a buzzer or alarm clock with different materials to see which is best at muffling the sound.
Optional - Musical Instruments - Students can make musical instruments or use the ones they may have made in previous lessons - to adjust how they use it or even make it better - can experiment with various aspects of sound.
Outside activity - How sound gets fainter as you travel further away - Use a sound source like a buzzer.
There are instructions to make a simple balloon drum, a packing tape drum, comb kazoo and a guitar.
Photograph of guitar – taken by me.
Please see UK Version.
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39 Slide PowerPoint Presentation on sound and the practical tasks children can undertake.
The Teacher’s Note sets out how you can introduce the topic and suggestions on how to organize the activities and list resources needed.
You can organize a carousel system (different workstations) - so each table deals with a different aspect on sound or you can do a whole class lesson on one aspect of sound week by week, ending the term on a sound carousel for assessment.
The resource comprises:
PowerPoint Presentation – Review Work on sounds and contains background information on how the piano, guitar and wind instruments work and how we hear.
Teacher’s Notes (3 pages, excluding credit page)
14 Activity Cards (You can laminate for durability), cut out for each table. The cards contain questions to prompt the children to carry out their tasks.
There are ready-made investigations sheets and sample investigations sheets.
Numbered Table cards
Vocabulary cards (See preview pane)
Worksheet on How We Hear
Worksheet on Volume and Pitch
Experiments:
Vibration involving moving objects- e.g. children can experiment with a tuning forks and water and ping-pong balls, rice on drums.
Sound and Pitch - e.g. use empty bottles filled with different levels of liquid to produce different pitches and also blow horizontally along the edge to produce sounds similar to wind instruments; and/or experiment with guitar strings –shortening and lengthening the string to produce different sounds;
Listening devices - experiment with different string telephones by changing variables such as type of string and material of cups;
Blocking Out Sound activities- Children can make ear defenders out of margarine tubs packed with different materials or they can wrap the sound source like a buzzer or alarm clock with different materials to see which is best at muffling the sound.
Optional - Musical Instruments - Children can make musical instruments or use the ones they may have made in previous lessons - to adjust how they use it or even make it better - can experiment with various aspects of sound.
Outside activity - How sound gets fainter as you travel further away - Use a sound source like a buzzer.
There are instructions to make a simple balloon drum, a packing tape drum, comb kazoo and a guitar.
US Version Available.
Goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sounds-how-humans-and-animals-hear-musical-instruments-our-voice-plans-presentations-activities-11242250
UPDATED WITH ANSWER SHEETS AND TEACHER NOTES MAY 2019
There are 7 Lesson Plans (with learning objectives) and Presentations. Worksheets and practical activities for whole group teaching. Please see Preview Panes.
The pack consists of:
-Sound and how sound travels including sound waves, vibrations, pitch, volume;
-The sounds we can make with our voices and what happens;
-How we hear;
-How some animals hear;
-How to get sound from different musical instruments and what happens; and
-The type of listening devices we use to locate sound, stethoscopes, hearing aids etc.
19 audio sounds for listening activities (MP3 audio)
Lesson 1: This is about how we use our voice and the different sounds we make. There is a diagram of how our voice works which includes vibration, pitch and how we need our teeth and tongue to produce sounds.
Activity: students are given a very short text to add vocal sound effects to in their groups - narrator/reader reads the short text (print this off the Slide) and the other students decide on vocal sound effects to add.
Lesson 2:- This is about musical instruments and how we produce sound from them (bang, hit, shake, pluck etc.) and group them into their categories (wind, stringed, percussion)- Grouping Activity sheets and Listening activity.
Lesson 3 - This is more practical and students plan and design their musical instruments. They are given ideas on what to do, e.g. make a guitar from cereal boxes, the handle is made of kitchen towel tube, strings are various sizes of elastic bands etc.
Lesson 4: This is about how we ear (also video youtube link - Children learn about the anatomy of the ear (outer ear, middle ear and inner ear) and how we receive and process sound. They also learn about why we get dizzy (semi-circular canals in our ear is filled with fluid).
There are worksheet activities and Listening activities on PowerPoint Presentations.
Lesson 5: This lesson is about different listening devices such as the stethoscope, ear trumpets that were used in the past and versions of it that are used to hear unborn babies. Students: make ear trumpets and pot telephones learning how sound travels to the ear via the string attached to the plastic cups. Students test different cups and length of strings.
Lesson 6: This lesson is about how some animals move their ears to hear sounds and locate their prey. - Activities: Students work with a partner to complete their worksheets with missing words.
Lesson 7: Investigation - Explores sounds get quieter when you are further away from its source - Sounds for Kids
All the lessons include information on volume, pitch, vibrations and sound waves.
All lessons contained in a .zip file - PowerPoint, PDF and MS Word files.
This is a US version. Please see UK version
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UPDATED WITH ANSWER SHEETS AND TEACHER NOTES - May 2019
There are 7 Lesson Plans (with learning objectives) and Presentations . Worksheets and practical activities for whole class teaching.
This resource is about:-
-Sound and how sound travels to include sound waves, vibrations, pitch, volume;
-The sounds we can make with our voices and what happens;
-How we hear;
-How some animals hear;
-How to get sound from different musical instruments and what happens; and
-The type of listening devices we use to locate sound, stethoscopes, hearing aids etc.
19 audio sounds for listening activities (MP3)
Lesson 1: This is about how we use our voice and the different sounds we make. There is a diagram of how our voice works which includes vibration, pitch and how we need our teeth and tongue to produce sounds.
Activity - children are given a very short text to add vocal sound effects to in their groups - narrator/reader reads the short text (print this off the Slide) and the other children decide on vocal sound effects to add.
Lesson 2:- This is about musical instruments and how we produce sound from them (bang, hit, shake, pluck etc.) and group them into their categories (wind, stringed, percussion)- Grouping Activity sheets and Listening activity.
Lesson 3 - This is more practical and children plan and design their musical instruments. They are given ideas on what to do, e.g. make a guitar from cereal boxes, the handle is made of kitchen towel tube, strings are various sizes of elastic bands etc.
Lesson 4: This is about how we ear.
Children learn about the anatomy of the ear (outer ear, middle ear and inner ear) and how we receive and process sound. They also learn about why we get dizzy (semi-circular canals in our ear is filled with fluid).
There are worksheet activities and listening activities on PowerPoint Presentations.
Lesson 5: This lesson is about different listening devices such as the stethoscope, ear trumpets that were used in the past and versions of it that are used to hear unborn babies. Children - to make ear trumpets and pot telephones learning about how sound travels to the ear via a medium.
Children also investigate sound via different types of cups (sizes, material) and the length of the string).
Lesson 6: This lesson is about how some animals move their ears to hear sounds and locate their prey. - Activities- children work with a partner to complete their worksheets which contain missing words.
Lesson 7: Loud sounds get quieter when you are further away from its source -
All the lessons include information on volume, pitch, vibrations and sound waves.
Files: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF.
US Version
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This product contains data and graphing relating to pictograms, bar charts, block graphs and tally charts and tables. It also includes lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and worksheet activities. Suitable for Grades 1 to 3.
There is a PowerPoint Presentation on each lesson.
Lesson Plans contain:-
-Oral/Mental Starters
-Main activities
-Plenaries (Recap session)
Lesson Plan 1: Pictograms - 2 differentiated worksheet activities and question sheet on pictograms.
Lesson Plan 2: Block Graphs - worksheet activities on creating block graphs and question sheets.
Lesson Plan 3: Tally Charts and Tables - Students learn how to tally and read tables in order to create a pictogram and block graph. - 4 differentiated worksheet activities in this lesson.
Lesson Plan 4: Bar Charts (vertical and horizonal) - Students read and answer questions on bar charts and learn to interpret them; produce a bar chart from a table - Zoo Animals.
Surveys on Favorite Fruit, Flavors of Ice cream, Favorite Pets , How Children Travel to School and Favorite Vegetables.
Worksheets and Presentations are editable, reproducible and printable.
Resources 1 and 2 - Best to print off, laminate and cut apart for reuse.
Learning Objectives: Organize, represent and interpret data to draw a picture graph (pictogram), and block graph.
Represent data, solve information presented in a bar graph.
Draw scaled picture graph and bar graph to represent data set with several categories.
CCSS.Math.Content.1.MD.C.4
CCSS.Math.Content.2. MD.D.10
CCSS.Math. Content.3.MD.B.3
Now includes PDF versions.
UK Version:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pictograms-block-graphs-bar-charts-tally-charts-tables-presentations-worksheets-11232570