Have your students practise research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Kwanzaa. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ************************************************************* ITEMS INCLUDED ✓ Blackline flipbook templates ✓ Coloured flipbook templates ✓ Editable Flipbook (history, food, custom and traditions) ✓ Self-editing checklist ✓ Peer-editing checklist ✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options ✓ Writing sheets x 2 ✓ Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Kwanzaa' (plain and decorated) ************************************************************* PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ♦ Cover Page (blackline-30 options; colour- 30 options): featuring graphics (not editable) - a mix of images (younger kids, older kids and symbols) ♦ Christmas: history and origin ♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with Kwanzaa ♦ Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts ************************************************************* EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4) Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional). ************************************************************* SUGGESTED USE: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Kwanzaa. ************************************************************* HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two options. → Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. → Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. → Print out the coloured templates and assemble. ************************************************************* PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.

Have your students practise research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Thanksgiving. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ************************************************************* ITEMS INCLUDED ✓ Blackline flipbook templates (31 pages) ✓ Coloured flipbook templates (31 pages) ✓ Editable Flipbook (history, food, custom and traditions) ✓ Self-editing checklist ✓ Peer-editing checklist ✓ Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options ✓ Writing sheets x 2 ✓ Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Thanksgiving' (2 options) ************************************************************* PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ♦ Cover Page (27 options): featuring graphics (not editable) ♦ Thanksgiving: history and origin ♦ Festive Food: food/candy specifically associated with Thanksgiving ♦ Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts ************************************************************* EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4) Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional). ************************************************************* SUGGESTED USE: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Thanksgiving. ************************************************************* HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two options. → Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. → Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. → Print out the coloured templates and assemble descending order. ************************************************************* PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.

Review division facts and build number sense with these 32 division scoot cards featuring a fun Christmas theme . ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. ********************************************************************** The division skills reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a division fact for a multiplication sentence ✓ writing a division fact for a given array ✓ writing the missing number in a division fact ✓ writing the quotient of two given numbers ✓ Identifying the dividend and divisor in a division sentence ✓ writing a division fact for a given illustration ✓ problem solving using illustrations ********************************************************************** HOW I USED THE PACKS IN THIS BUNDLE: ♦ For this 32 scoot pack, you may break up the activity and have students do cards 1-16 during one session and 17-32 the next. There are 2 recording sheets for this purpose. ♦ I generally have cards 1-16 placed on one section of the classroom walls, and cards 17-32 on the opposite side. Students solve at their own pace. This is to cater to all; students who would perhaps need more time and the early finishers. **There is so much fun and excitement as kids walk around the classroom solving the cards. They seem to be racing to finish them all :) ********************************************************************* PREPARATION: ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific number operations skill featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (included) on folder. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres * Have work ready for fast finishers, alternatively assign a buddy for students who need help to finish. ********************************************************************** EVIDENCE OF LEARNING After the entire class has finished solving the scoot cards, you can display the pdf file on the interactive whiteboard and discuss answers. This way students can reflect on their responses while referring to the questions again.

Review subtraction facts and build number sense with these 32 subtraction scoot cards featuring a fun Christmas theme . ********************************************************************** There are two sets of Recording Sheets (Numbers 1-16 and 17-32). Students have a choice between the scaffolded (to elicit the desired response) and blank sectioned. An answer key is provided to have students independently check their answers. ********************************************************************** The subtraction skills reinforced in this pack are: ✓ writing a subtraction fact for a number bond ✓ writing a subtraction sentence for a given array ✓ Identifying the minuend, subtrahend and difference in a subtraction sentence ✓ writing the answer to a subtraction problem ✓ writing a subtraction sentence for a given illustration ✓ problem solving using illustrations ********************************************************************** HOW I USED THE PACKS IN THIS BUNDLE: ♦ For this 32 scoot pack, you may break up the activity and have students do cards 1-16 during one session and 17-32 the next. There are 2 recording sheets for this purpose. ♦ I generally have cards 1-16 placed on one section of the classroom walls, and cards 17-32 on the opposite side. Students solve at their own pace. This is to cater to all; students who would perhaps need more time and the early finishers. **There is so much fun and excitement as kids walk around the classroom solving the cards. They seem to be racing to finish them all :) ********************************************************************* PREPARATION: ♦ Stack and perfectly align sheets. Cut along task card borders carefully. Work with 3 sheets at a time for better manipulation. ♦ Laminate cards for durability. There are four cards on a single sheet. ♦ Store cards in zip-loc bags (small plastic pouches). Label with the specific number operations skill featured. ♦ Place cards and copies of Recording Sheets (2 options) in file folder. ♦ Glue file folder cover (included) on folder. ********************************************************************** SUGGESTED USE → Small group rotations (cards may be rotated among small groups of students) → Math Centres * Have work ready for fast finishers, alternatively assign a buddy for students who need help to finish. ********************************************************************** EVIDENCE OF LEARNING After the entire class has finished solving the scoot cards, you can display the pdf file on the interactive whiteboard and discuss answers. This way students can reflect on their responses while referring to the questions again.

Build reading fluency of 80 S-Blends with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom. Each set comes in: * colour * Blackline * With visuals * Without visuals The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading. You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top. Accordion foldables have 10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. The L-Blends in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: -sc, -sk, -sl, -sm, -sn, -sp, -st, -sw Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling. Thank you so much for your purchase.

Build reading fluency of 70 R-Blends with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom. Each set comes in: * colour * Blackline * With visuals * Without visuals The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading. You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top. Accordion foldables have 10 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. The R-Blends in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: -br, -cr, -dr, -fr, -gr, -pr, -tr Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling. Thank you so much for your purchase.

Build reading fluency of 72 L-Blends with this innovative pack of fluency reader strips/accordion foldables. These accordion foldables may be glued into students’ interactive notebooks or stapled at the top to compile a mini strip booklet. Perfect to send home with students or for display in the classroom. Each set comes in: * colour * Blackline * With visuals * Without visuals The blackline formats feature words in large outline so your students may colour in, write, or highlight inside to reinforce spelling and reading. You may have students glue the accordion strips in their interactive notebooks or simply staple them at the top. Accordion foldables have 12 words conveniently placed on a single sheet giving you the flexibility to use them as spelling lists or to introduce in smaller batches. The L-Blends in focus in these fluency reader strips/accordion foldables are: -bl, -cl, -fl, -gl, -pl, -sl Reading will not be too overwhelming as your students fold and read each fluency strip foldable. This is definitely a great way to engage students in reading, besides this resource could also serve as an effective way to also teach vocabulary and spelling. Thank you so much for your purchase.

Use these flipbooks to scaffold the writing of an Information Report on an animal of choice from 10 animal groups. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook. What’s Included: Flipbook templates (1-7) in blackline EDITABLE Flipbook templates (2-7) in blackline Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats Writing sheets x 4 styles 15 Vocabulary Word Cards and 15 Definition Cards Word search Printable PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK COVER (not editable): 12 cover options featuring animals from 10 animal groups and two (girl and boy) generic cover options. Students can pick the cover depending on what animal group or animal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. The following animal groups are featured: Arthropods, Birds, Fish, Insects, Invertebrates, Mammals, Molluscs, Nocturnal Animals, Oviparous Animals, Vertebrates EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 7) The seven editable sections of the flipbook below are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. 1. INTRODUCTION: weight, length, family, and group of animal. Students may also write a brief description. 2. HABITAT x 2: location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location. 3. DIET: food the animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration. 4. LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits. 5. BEHAVIOR: the physical and behavioural adaptations that enable the animal to survive in its environment. 6. INTERESTING FACTS: any other amazing facts about the animal that would sum up the Information Report. How to assemble: You can choose either of the three options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. ** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on the specific animal under study

Take your students on a fun Scavenger Hunt on how New Year is celebrated around the world. From tossing coins in water for good fortune, to jumping off chairs at the stroke of midnight, and wearing coloured underpants on New Year’s Day, your students will be left amazed and fascinated with unusual traditions followed in 29 countries in this Scavenger Hunt pack. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 Fact Cards on New Year Traditions around the world (USA, England, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, China, Brazil, Denmark, Argentina, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, Portugal, Spain, Japan, South Africa, Ireland, Sicily, Chile, India, Greece, Wales, Puerto Rico, Netherlands, South America, Russia, Peru). 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key and Banners ACTIVITY Place the 32 fact cards on New Year Traditions around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available.

Australia Day QR Code Hunt will take your students on a hunt for interesting facts on why and how Australia Day is celebrated in Australia. Your students will have fun as they document their learning on Recording Sheets and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions during the QR Code Hunt. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 QR Code Cards on Australia Day 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 21 Poster Templates featuring Australia Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ACTIVITY Place the 32 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning. Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-16) or (17-32) depending upon time available. Copy recording sheets accordingly. ** These cards will assess student’s prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success. ONLINE SECURITY Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences. Wish you and your students a Happy Australia Day

Celebrate the New Year in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy New Year’. PREPARATION Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.

Wearing the colour red, eating candied crab apples and giving red envelopes with money (hongbao/lai see); these are some of the fascinating traditions in this 32 fun facts pack on Chinese New Year. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 Fact Cards on Chinese New Year. 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 11 Poster Templates featuring New Year images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ACTIVITY Place the 32 fact cards on Chinese New Year around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their writing posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available.

Take your students on a fun 32 QR Code Hunt fact find on interesting facts about New Year’s Day. Your students will enjoy learning about the history of New Year’s Day, from the time of its first celebration by the ancient Babylonians until present day. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 QR Code Cards on New Year, Banners 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 21 Writing Templates featuring New Year images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ACTIVITY Place the 32 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning. Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available. Copy recording sheets accordingly. ** These cards will assess student’s prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success. ONLINE SECURITY Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.

Australia Day fact cards will take your students on a Scavenger Hunt for interesting facts on why and how Australia Day is celebrated in Australia. Your students will have fun as they document their learning on Recording Sheets and design poster templates after finding answers to key questions during the Scavenger Hunt. This is sure to make an interesting classroom display. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 Fact Cards on Australia. Day Celebration 2 Recording Sheets 2 page Answer Key 21 Poster Templates featuring Australia Day images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate. ACTIVITY Place the 32 fact cards on Australia Day around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their response sheets. They must read the fact card to find the answer for each corresponding fact question on their response sheets. Early finishers who complete the Scavenger Hunt can design their posters. Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters.

Wearing the colour red, eating candied crab apples and giving red envelopes with money (hongbao/lai see); these are some of the fascinating traditions in this 32 fun QR Code pack on Chinese New Year. WHAT’S INCLUDED 32 QR Code Cards on Chinese New Year 4 Recording Sheets 4 page Answer Key 11 Poster Templates featuring Chinese New Year images; 1 blank poster included for students to self-illustrate, Banners. ACTIVITY Place the 32 QR Code Cards around the classroom. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to find the answers to all 32 questions on their recording sheets. They must scan the QR Code to find the answer for each corresponding question on their recording sheets. Students make an educated guess about the possible answer prior to scanning. Early finishers who complete the Qr Code Hunt can design their posters. They write 2-3 facts on a template of their choice. EVIDENCE OF LEARNING Wrap-up the activity by getting students together and asking them to share the facts they found the most interesting. They may refer to their recording sheets and posters. ** You may break-up the activity and do cards (1-17) or (18-32) depending upon time available. Copy recording sheets accordingly. ** These cards will assess student’s prior knowledge or alternatively pique their interest for them to want to scan the code to reveal the answer. Some cards also have picture clues (without giving away too much) to set up students for success. ONLINE SECURITY Once a QR code is scanned, students are not directed to a website but rather to a text only link. If the QR Code Reader app attempts to display the answer with a web browser, choose the option of view in ‘plain text’ in settings/preferences.

Celebrate Chinese New Year in your classroom with this bright bunting banner reading, ‘Happy Chinese New Year’. PREPARATION Cut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Chinese New Year. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research. ITEMS INCLUDED Editable Flipbook Self-editing checklist Peer-editing checklist Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options Writing sheets x 2 Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Chinese New Year’ (2 options) PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Cover Page (18 options): featuring graphics (not editable) Chinese New Year: history and origin Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Chinese New Year Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 4) Templates 2-4 of the flipbook are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections (optional). Suggested use: Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on Chinese New Year. HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK: You can choose either of the two options. Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook. Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top. PREPARATION → For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut. → For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing. DISPLAY After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Chinese New Year Banner. These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.