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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.

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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Animal Classification PowerPoint and Activities KS1
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Animal Classification PowerPoint and Activities KS1

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Kick off a classification topic with this colourful and engaging PowerPoint presentation. This resource will introduce the 5 vertebrate animal groups to younger pupils - fish, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds. There are 40 slides in total, designed to be used over 1 or several lessons. It ends with a short quiz to re-cap knowledge. This resource also contains: Animal sorting activity - 5 cards labeled with each animal group name, plus 24 animal pictures to sort. Print on white card. Activity booklet - Double-sided sheet (black and white) to print and fold in half. Includes ‘draw the scales on the fish’, ‘identify the reptiles,’ and ‘what do you know about mammals’. Is this resource editable? The headings and images in the PowerPoint are not editable. Most of the text boxes are editable (except on a few slides where I have used clip art that does not allow this). The activity sheet and sorting activity are not editable. UK and US paper sizes of the activities are included.
How a fossil is formed sequencing cards and foldable activity KS2
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How a fossil is formed sequencing cards and foldable activity KS2

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Teach the stages of fossilisation at KS2 with this folding ammonite craft and sequecing cards. Ammonites were pre-historic sea creatures with tentacles and a spiral shell. Their fossils can be found all over the world in many different types of sedimentary rock! These activities are designed to complement the KS2 science curriculum and is a fun alternative to a standard fossils worksheet. How a fossil is formed foldable activity There are 4 similar templates to choose from for this foldable activity: Colour the images, cut out and fold Colour the images, cut out the words and sequence them, glue the words in place, cut and fold. Colour the images, cut out the words and pictures, sequence, glue, cut and fold. Larger version of template 3 (over 2 pages). When closed, you’ll just see the large fossil ammonite but when opened, the fossilisation process will be revealed! You can see a finished example on my Facebook page here. Instructions for pupils are provided (including a picture showing how to fold) as well as some questions for a whole class discussion. Some suggested answers are provided for this. US and UK versions are included. Please note this resource is not editable. How a fossil is formed cards to sequence (with and without descriptions). Order the stages of fossilisation with this printable sequencing activity. This science resource uses the example of an ammonite (a marine creature with a spiral-shaped shell) to explore 8 steps in the fossilisation process. Laminate to use as a science center again and again. This resource includes: Teacher notes 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color without text. 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color with a short description on each card. 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in black and white without text. 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color with a short description on each card. Labels to print and use with the card sets that don’t have text. 8 fossil sequencing cards (4 to a page) in black and white without text. The PDF is not editable. Uk and US paper sizes included.
Proud to be me foldable self-esteem activity
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Every child is unique and special. Help build their self-confidence and self-esteem with this foldout activity, where pupils reflect on what makes them proud to be themselves. Use this fun alternative to a worksheet as part of a self-esteem or an upper KS1/lower KS2 PSHE lesson that will leave kids glowing with self-love and confidence. This printable activity has 14 face templates with different hairstyles (and a girl wearing a hijab). Each is included with and without a rectangle outline to make the activity more accessible for those children who might struggle to cut around the outside of their template. Pupils start by colouring their template to look like them. Each template asks children to fill in the following with words and pictures: -3 positive words that describe me (there is a word bank to help with this one). -I am good at… -I feel proud when I… -I am a good friend because… These prompts are not editable. Print the templates you need on paper or card. Make sure you have lots of coloured pencils, particularly in skin tones. Pupils will need scissors but glue/tape are not required. A folding guide is included. You’ll also find separate files with US and UK paper sizes/spelling.
Microhabitats science activities KS1 - minibeast sorting and foldable craft
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Microhabitats science activities KS1 - minibeast sorting and foldable craft

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Who lives where? Garden microhabitat activity An activity where children arrange minibeasts into the garden micro-habitats they would live in. This resource includes: A3 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels) A4 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels) 12 common minibeasts to place in the garden Minibeast ID sheet Guidance notes on how the resource could be used, including follow up questions to explore together. Microhabitat foldable craft A fun craft activity for younger pupils, designed to get them thinking about microhabitats and the animals that live there. This resource is a 6 page PDF. It looks at 3 microhabitats; a rockpool, under leaves and a flower bed. There are 2 templates for each microhabitat so they can either colour the animals already included or research and draw their own. Print on A4 paper or card. Once they have coloured a template, children can cut it out and fold using the instructions provided. Some children may need assistance with this part and it’s a good idea to have a pre-made example. Once folded, they can then ‘hide’ the animals away by closing the template, and then pull it gently apart to reveal what’s inside.
Outer space all about me foldable activity for back to school
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Outer space all about me foldable activity for back to school

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Blast off into a new school year with this space-themed all about me foldable activity, designed to help you get to know your class. This printable resource is a fun alternative to a standard worksheet. It is suitable for classroom use as part of your back-to-school activities, or send home to as a transition activity over the summer break. In this set, each foldout displays a different letter so that pupils can complete one that matches their first initial. The inner section has meaningful questions on an outer space theme as follows: Captain… (children insert their name here) Age Things I love to the moon and back I’m a star at… (for children to tell you what they are good at) My mission is to get better at… (for children to let you know areas that they might need extra help and support). Print the pages you need on A4 or letter-size paper (landscape). Pupils colour the space scene, fill in their answers with words and pictures, then cut out and fold. No glue or tape required! Once folded, it can be closed to show the space scene and the first letter of their name, then opened to display their ‘about me’ answers inside. The questions and clipart cannot be changed/edited. A picture showing how to fold is included. US and UK paper size/spelling included. There are 26 pages black and white pages - one for each letter of the alphabet. Here are some other All About Me resources you might like: Self portrait all about me Vertical all about me foldable Dinosaur themed all about me
Space foldable sequencing activities phases of the moon and planets in the soalr system KS2
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Space foldable sequencing activities phases of the moon and planets in the soalr system KS2

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These fun foldouts are a memorable way of teaching the planets in our solar system and the phases of the moon. Use as a science centre, for an interactive notebook or to support learning/lessons around space, including World Space Week. Sequencing the planets There are 3 similar template options to choose from: Students colour the template with the planets in order (from nearest to the sun to furthest away). They also colour the 2 halves of the space scene. They then cut out the template and space scene, glue the space scene to the top and bottom of the template, then fold. The second option is the same, but students will cut out and order the planets before gluing and folding. For the third option, students match simple facts to each of the planets before cutting and folding. Phases of the moon This printable activity has 4 options for you to choose from so that you can best match the needs of your students: Template 1: Colour the phases of the moon, cut, glue and fold. Template 2 (print in colour): Identify the phases of the moon, write them on the template, glue, cut and fold. Template 3: Colour the phases of the moon, sequence them on the template, glue, cut and fold. There are 2 label options for this template - one has the letter ‘b’ on the phases of the moon to show students which part to colour black. Template 4: Colour the phases of the moon, cut and sequence them, write the names of each stage, glue, cut and fold. The phases of the moon include the letter ‘b’ to show which part to colour black.
Life cycle of a plant slide show, foldable activity and word wall
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Life cycle of a plant slide show, foldable activity and word wall

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This engaging bundle contains everything you need to introduce plant life cycles to your pupils. It includes a ‘life cycle of a flowering plant’ slide show presentation (in both Google Slides and PowerPoint format with 37 slides), a foldable bean life cycle sequencing activity (10-page PDF), and a free vocabulary word wall. Use this resource alongside growing your own beans in the classroom, as a spring science lesson, or to support learning about the life cycle of a flowering plant. 37-page plant life cycle slide show This presentation takes students on a journey through the stages of a flowering plant’s life cycle, from seed to adult plant. With beautiful visuals and clear explanations, this slide show is sure to captivate your students. Throughout the presentation, students will learn about the different stages of the plant life cycle, including germination, growth, and flowering. They’ll also learn in simple terms about the role of pollinators and fertilisation. Life cycle of a bean foldout A fun, foldable activity for exploring the life cycle stages of a bean plant with differentiated templates. Life cycle of a plant word wall As an added free bonus, you’ll find a PDF of plant life cycle vocabulary to use as part of a word wall. UK and US paper sizes/spelling are both included.
King Charles III coronation printable activities KS1
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King Charles III coronation printable activities KS1

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May 2023 sees the coronation of King Charles III - an exciting part of British and Commonwealth history. Plan some fun activities to help your KS1 class celebrate this special occasion with this pack of coronation printables. This King Charles coronation pack includes: Make a crown 4 crown designs to either print landscape on A4 coloured card or on white card (for children to colour). Make a Union Jack flag There are several options for this: Colour the flag, cut it out, fold it in half, and glue. As above but with grey letters to indicate which colour children should use for each part. Full-colour version - 2 to a page Full-colour version - 4 to a page (mini flags). If I were a king/queen writing activity Children draw/colour a face on their king/queen picture (there are 9 designs). They can then use the lined page to respond to the prompt. Crown maze Help King Charles’s carriage reach Westminster Abbey for the coronation! Coronation word search A simple word search with 8 coronation-themed words (2 similar versions). Answers included. The British National Anthem lyrics Pages with 2 verses and with just the first verse are included. You can listen to the National Anthem with 2 verses on YouTube before having a go at singing it yourselves. Crown spot the difference Find 5 differences in the picture. Charles and Camilla coloring sheet Versions for A4 and US letter size paper included. This 40+ page resource is not editable.
MFL Christmas cards to colour and write for French German Spanish KS2 KS3
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MFL Christmas cards to colour and write for French German Spanish KS2 KS3

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These MFL Christmas card templates are ready to print and are a quick and easy activity in the lead-up to the holidays. Included in French, German and Spanish, students can colour their chosen Christmas card design, fold the card in half and then add their own greeting inside. They can then give their card to a friend, family member, or teacher. The same designs are featured for each language (French, German and Spanish) with the following greetings on the front: French Elf (Joyeux Noël et bonne année) Christmas tree (Bonnes Fêtes) Gingerbread house (Joyeux Noël) Penguin in a snow globe (Il neige) Reindeer (Joyeuses Fêtes) Christmas garland (Joyeux Noël) German Elf (Frohe Weihnachten und Alles Gute für das Neue Jahr!) Christmas tree (O Tannenbaum) Gingerbread house (Fröhliche Weihnachten) Penguin in a snow globe (Es Schneit!) Reindeer (Frohes Fest) Christmas garland (Frohes Fest) Spanish Elf (Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo) Gingerbread house (Feliz Navidad) Christmas tree (Felices fiestas) Penguin (Está nevado) Reindeer (Felices Fiestas) Christmas garland (Feliz Navidad) All designs are PDF format and included in US letter and A4 paper size.
Animal camouflage lesson activities PowerPoint Google Slides presentation & worksheets KS2
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Animal camouflage lesson activities PowerPoint Google Slides presentation & worksheets KS2

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Explore the amazing world of camouflage and how animals use it with this presentation and activities. This resource has a 30-slide introduction PowerPoint/Google Slides slide show, and activities to encourage research skills. A great way to support learning about animal adaptations. What is included? PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation with real photos to introduce animal camouflage. Includes opportunities for students look for hidden animals in the pictures. Worksheet to record information about how a particular animal uses camouflage (children will need to do their own research for this). Worksheet is included with 15 different animal examples to choose from, and with a version to draw an animal. Short reading passage with 5 missing words to fill in. Camouflage a creature activity: Pupils colour an animal (moth or snake outline) to camouflage it with either a printed background or with something in their surroundings (inside or outside). US and UK versions of all files are included. Is it editable? You can edit the body text in the presentation to make adjustments for your learners. The titles and images in the presentation are fixed in place. The worksheets and other activities are not editable.
Insect Life Cycle PowerPoint Slide Shows KS2
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Insect Life Cycle PowerPoint Slide Shows KS2

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Take a colourful journey through the life cycles of a dragonfly, butterfly, and ladybug with these engaging PowerPoint presentations. These slide-show lessons cover the different stages from egg to adult insect so that your pupils will have a full understanding of the 3 life cycles. Each presentation is packed full of images and facts, as well as quiz questions. For example, did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Or that adult dragonflies have excellent eyesight? These slide shows can be used to support learning about insects and their life cycles, allowing students to compare and contrast different bugs. What’s included in the presentations: Real photos of insects at different stages of their life cycles. Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable) Fun animations - some pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen. 2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed.
Food chains sequencing foldable activities KS1
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Food chains sequencing foldable activities KS1

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These differentiated science foldable activities make learning about food chains fun! Children can sequence plants and animals for different food chains before cutting out their templates and folding them. The finished results are ideal for an interactive science notebook or whole-class display. There are two resources in this food chains bundle. **Rainforest, Woodland and ocean habitat food chains ** For each habitat, there are 4 options included: Colour the pre-designed template, with animals and plants already included and fold. Colour the food chain, sequence the animals/plants to show who eats who, glue them onto the template, cut and fold. Pupils draw their own food chain on a black and white template, cut and fold. Pupils draw their own food chain on a pre-coloured template, cut and fold. Food chains animal head foldouts This resource has templates for 3 food chains (lion, grizzly bear and shark). For each one there are 3 similar options; Colour the pre-designed template, with animals and plants already included and fold. Colour the food chain, sequence the animals/plants to show who eats who, glue them onto the template, cut and fold. As above but with a simpler, straight cutting edge. Once folded, pupils can hide their food chain by bringing the 2 halves of the template together, then gently pull apart to reveal the inside (see preview video). There is minimal prep required. Print the designs you plan to use on paper or card. Students need coloured pencils, scissors and glue.
Google Slides insect life cycle slide show presentations butterfly dragonfly ladybird
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Google Slides insect life cycle slide show presentations butterfly dragonfly ladybird

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Take a colourful journey through the life cycles of a dragonfly, butterfly, and ladybug with these engaging Google Slides presentations. These slide-show lessons cover the different stages from egg to adult insect so that your students will have a full understanding of the 3 life cycles. Each presentation is packed full of images and facts, as well as quiz questions. For example, did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Or that adult dragonflies have excellent eyesight? These slide shows can be used to support learning about insects and their life cycles, allowing students to compare and contrast different bugs. What’s included in the presentations: Real photos of insects at different stages of their life cycles. Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable) Fun animations - some pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen. Spare slides to add your own information to if needed. The file is a one page PDF. Click on each link and you will be prompted to make a copy of the presentations for your own Google Drive. In total, there are 75 slides.
Scaly letters for classroom displays bundle
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Scaly letters for classroom displays bundle

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Create eye-catching display board titles with this set of scaly letters, numbers and symbols. This resource contains a full set of the following: Blue scaly letters Green scaly letters Black outline scaly letters (to print on whichever colour paper or card matches your theme). The font used is Century Gothic. These are ideal for a variety of topics including dinosaurs, dragons, reptiles, fairy tales, Rainbow Fish and under the sea. Each letter is a separate image file (png) so you can insert them into a document and re-size as you wish.
Autumn plant life cycles foldable sequencing activities
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Autumn plant life cycles foldable sequencing activities

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This resource is a set of 3 plant life cycle foldouts to support KS1 or early KS2 science. The set includes templates for corn, pumpkin and apples life cycles. These fun printables are ideal for interactive science notebooks, and activities connected to harvest. Each set provides the opportunity for sequencing as well as encouraging fine motor skills with cutting and folding. Instructions and guidance for students on how to fold each one is included. Apple foldout There are 3 templates to choose from: Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue and, fold. Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold. Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold. Pumpkin foldout There are 4 similar templates to choose from Colour the pumpkin life cycle, cut and fold. Colour, cut and fold. This is identical to the first template but with a simpler edge for less confident cutters. Colour, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold. Large version over 2 pages. Color, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold. Corn/maize foldout There are 4 similar templates: Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Match the words to the pictures, cut and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge. Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 different label options for this - one with words, the other with short descriptions. As above but with the straight cutting edge. For each life cycle, you’ll find US and US paper sizes/spelling. In addition, each plant has a set of full colour sequencing cards that you could use as a small group activity.
Insect life cycles foldable activity bundle
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Insect life cycles foldable activity bundle

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These insect life cycle foldable activities make a fun addition to science books. This set of resources looks at the life cycle of a butterfly, honey bee, ladybird and dragonfly. Pupils will love creating their foldout, then opening to reveal the life cycle inside. These could be used for a lesson on insects or minibeasts, life cycles or habitats. There are different options allowing you to differentiate the activity if required: Black and white templates for pupils to colour, cut and fold Black and white templates for pupils to colour, sequence the life cycle stages, glue and fold. Instructions and guidance for folding is included.
Skeletons  and bones presentation and display KS2 bundle
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Skeletons and bones presentation and display KS2 bundle

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This resource is a bundle of 3 skeletons themed resources. Skeletons Classroom Display Create an eye-catching and informative skeletons and bones themed display. This resource contains the following: ‘BONES’ title letters. There are 2 design options (one with a pattern, the other with bone-shaped letters). Skeleton poster (a mixture of scientific and common names used). A version is included for A3 and A4 sizes. 10 A4 posters with facts, information, and x-ray pictures of bones. There are also 4 individual bones to cut out and mount with some extra facts! Skeletons and Bones Introduction PowerPoint KS2 This resource is 30 slides and covers: Functions of the skeletal system in the human body (movement, protection of organs and support), Vertebrates/invertebrates definitions and examples Joints, Facts about bones Movement (including muscles) Questions throughout allow students to discuss ideas and thoughts with each other. **Identify the X-ray PowerPoint Activity ** Help Dr Bones identify the body parts in his X-ray pictures. A fun and interactive way to build on knowledge of the human skeleton. Pupils see each picture, identify the body part/bones, and see if they were right on the next slide.
Spring life cycles science foldout bundle (bean, chicken, daffodil, frog)
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Spring life cycles science foldout bundle (bean, chicken, daffodil, frog)

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These fun accordion foldable activities are a lovely addition to interactive science notebooks and support learning around spring, seasonal changes and life cycles. They are a cross between a worksheet and a craft activity! This resource is a bundle of 4 life cycle template sets - frog, bean, daffodil and chicken. Each foldout breaks down the life cycle into 4 or 6 parts. There are options to simply colour the template, cut out and fold (and insert into a notebook if required). Alternatively, there is also an option to add a step of ordering the life cycle stages and gluing them onto the template. Pupils could complete a foldout, then research the animal/plant they have chosen to find out more about the stages of its life cycle (e.g. the length of each stage). Guidance for this is not included. Please note, it is not possible to edit these templates.
Shark project science lapbook KS2
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Shark project science lapbook KS2

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A lapbook is a fun, hands-on way of consolidating children’s research. This shark lapbook project has 7 templates and can be used for a shark week, marine science lessons or to support units on ocean animals, fish, or habitats. Choose the foldable components that best suit your learners, and the size of the lapbook they are creating. Some of the activities will require pupils to do some of their own basic research. You can see a resource preview on YouTube here. The template options included in this lapbook resource are: Cover page Food chain foldable activity Shark adjective petal foldable activity Lift the flap shark facts Examples of sharks (pocket with cards) ‘Spotlight on’ shark fact file Great white life cycle foldable activity Label the shark body parts What else is included? Pictures showing how to fold the components Teacher notes Versions with US and UK paper sizes/spelling
Winter and Christmas foldable sequencing activities life cycles
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Winter and Christmas foldable sequencing activities life cycles

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This winter/Christmas themed bundle is a collection of 4 foldout sequencing activities: Penguin life cycle Christmas tree life cycle The steps for making gingerbread. How to build a snowman. These are printable activities, with multiple cut and paste template options to allow for differentiation. Instructions for students and picture guides to help with the folding are included. Here is a breakdown of each foldout: Penguin life cycle foldout A fun and simple science activity all about the life cycle of a penguin. This activity could be used to support a lesson on birds, the Antarctic, or penguins. This resource has 2 similar templates. Christmas tree life cycle foldout A fun, seasonal activity to help children understand the life cycle of a Christmas (coniferous) tree from seed, to sapling, to the adult tree and seed cones. Use this activity for interactive science notebooks, or to support a unit on plants, life cycles, or Christmas traditions/celebrations. There are 6 similar options to allow you to differentiate for your students or to use with different age groups. Making gingerbread This foldable sequencing activity allows students to order the stages of making/baking gingerbread. It is designed to help develop thinking and fine motor skills. You could add the finish foldouts to interactive notebooks, use this to support learning around The Gingerbread Man story, or as a fun Christmas activity or center. Students cut out the stages, put them in order on the template, before cutting and folding. They will love bringing the 2 halves of their gingerbread foldout together, then gently pulling it apart to show the stages inside. There are 3 similar versions included, including one with a straight cutting edge for those children who would struggle to cut around the outside of the gingerbread man. How to build a snowman This cut and paste sequencing activity allows students to order the stages of building a snowman. Students cut out the stages, put them in order on the template, before cutting and folding. They will love bringing the 2 halves of their snowman foldout together, then gently pulling it apart to show the stages inside. There are 3 similar versions included.