Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.
Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.
Unlock your students’ imagination with this fun and interactive 3-page worksheet pack inspired by Stanley Stick! Designed to help children practice using the conjunction “and”, these engaging activities will develop their creative writing and sentence-building skills.
LI: I can use “and” to join sentences.
I can imagine what might happen in a story.
Page 1: Features a model sentence and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise to introduce children to writing compound sentences with “and.”
Page 2: A creative template with incomplete sentences and drawing boxes where students can imagine and draw their own magic stick.
Page 3: A template with drawing boxes and writing lines, encouraging students to create their own magic stick and write a compound sentence using “and.”
Extra Ideas that Students Love: Stanley Stick: My Magic Stick - Conjunction “and” Practice Templates
Let your students decorate their own sticks using craft supplies and write their unique sentences, labeling their sticks.
Engage in pretend play where students can act out their stick’s magical transformation.
Create a classroom display showcasing their imaginative sticks and sentences for everyone to enjoy!
This resource is perfect for developing early writing, imagination, and grammar skills. Great for use in literacy lessons, grammar practice, and creative writing workshops!
Stanley Stick: My Magic Stick - Conjunction “and” Practice Templates
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Stanley’s Stick Sequencing Worksheets: 37-Page Resource with Colorful and Black-and-White Activities
Engage your students this holiday season with our Christmas Would You Rather Questions package! Perfect for interactive classroom activities, this resource is designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and holiday cheer.
The pack includes:
10 Festive Slides with colorful, Christmas-themed Would You Rather questions.
5 Customizable Templates for students to create their own questions.
10 Black-and-White Headers for easy printing and classroom use.
2 Worksheets to tally student responses and count the totals.
A detailed Activity Guide with ideas on how to incorporate Would You Rather questions into your classroom routines, such as morning meetings, writing prompts, and counting activities.
Available Formats:
PowerPoint (PPT)
PDF
How to Use These Resources?
10 Festive Slides with colorful, Christmas-themed Would You Rather questions.
-5 Customizable Templates for students to create their own questions.
-10 Black-and-White Headers for easy printing and classroom use.
-2 Worksheets to tally student responses and count the totals.
-2-Page Activity Ideas with ideas on how to incorporate Would You Rather questions into your classroom routines, such as morning meetings, writing prompts, and counting activities.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a great time exploring and using these fun Would You Rather Questions Activities in your classroom! Enjoy the festive learning experience!
Would You Rather Questions: Christmas Edition Slides, Templates and Printables
Cave Baby Sentences with “and” – 5 Pages of Compound Sentence Practice for Young Writers
Discover 5 pages of engaging “Cave Baby Sentences with “and” - Compound Sentences Worksheets”, carefully designed to strengthen young writers’ understanding of compound sentences while sparking their creativity through the beloved story of Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson.
Number of pages: 5
Format: PDF
Activities Included:
Worksheet 1: Read provided compound sentences and circle the word “and.”
Worksheets 2 and 3: Combine two simple sentences to form a compound sentence using “and.”
Worksheets 4 and 5: Break down compound sentences into two simple sentences.
Features:
Focused Sentence Practice: Activities aimed at mastering the use of “and” in compound sentences.
Story-Based Engagement: Exercises inspired by Cave Baby to make learning fun and relatable.
Differentiated Learning: Varied worksheets to cater to different learning needs.
5 Pages of Content: Ideal for classroom use, homework, or literacy centers.
CAVE BABY SENTENCES WITH “AND” - COMPOUND SENTENCES WORKSHEETS
Story Sequence Graphic Organizer Worksheets - First, Next, Last are perfect for early writers and readers. This resource helps students organize their ideas and understand the sequence of events in a story. With two versatile worksheets, children can practice both written and oral storytelling skills.
Worksheet 1: Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Last” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
Worksheet 2: Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story.
These graphic organizers are ideal for helping kids enhance their comprehension, writing, and communication skills. Suitable for use in the classroom or as homework, these activities support literacy development for kindergarten, first grade, and early elementary students.
STORY SEQUENCE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER WORKSHEETS - FIRST, NEXT, LAST
Informative Writing Worksheets: Template and Sentence Starters for Successful Writing resource includes two essential worksheets designed to support young writers in crafting clear and organized informative texts:
Sentence Starters for Informative Writing: This worksheet provides a variety of engaging sentence starters to help students to begin their writing with confidence. It encourages them to structure their information logically and express their ideas effectively.
Informative Writing Template: The template guides students through the writing process, offering a structured format to organize their thoughts and present information coherently. It’s ideal for helping students understand the key components of informative writing.
Features:
Grade-Level Appropriate: Tailored for Years 1, 2, and 3, making it easy to implement in your classroom.
Versatile Format: Available in both black and white and color versions to suit your printing preferences and classroom needs.
Easy-to-Follow: Clear instructions and structured formats to support young writers.
Engaging and Educational: Designed to foster creativity and improve writing skills in an enjoyable way.
Informative Writing Worksheets: Template and Sentence Starters
Looking for engaging Present Simple Worksheets and Nouns Worksheets for your Year 4 students? This comprehensive worksheet provides the perfect activity to help students master grammar concepts. With fun exercises like Find the Mistakes and detailed Grammar Exercises, this worksheet is designed to support learning and improve accuracy. Ideal for Year 4 classrooms, this worksheet with answers ensures easy correction. Perfect for teachers seeking high-quality Present Simple Worksheets and Nouns Worksheets that engage young learners!
A plus—these sentences are focused on different types of religious and traditional cultures, making the content both educational and culturally enriching.
Number of pages: 3
Present Simple and Nouns Worksheets with Answers for Year 4
This 36-page Year 4 Nouns Lesson Plan Package: Proper, Common, Singular & Plural Nouns is designed to help students master proper, common, singular, and plural nouns while making meaningful connections to identity and cultural heritage through the book “The Name Jar.” This comprehensive resource is perfect for teachers looking to integrate language arts with social-emotional learning.
3 Comprehensive Daily Lesson Plans: Each plan is carefully structured with clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and formative assessments following a constructivist approach. This ensures students gain a deep understanding of nouns and their usage through active exploration and connection to their own experiences.
23-Slide PowerPoint Presentation: A visually engaging, step-by-step guide that complements the lesson plans, helping students navigate through the lessons with ease and clarity.
5 Nouns Worksheets: These worksheets provide targeted practice on proper, common, singular, and plural nouns, featuring varied exercises to cater to different learning styles.
2 Tutti Fruti Games - Nouns Worksheets Game: A fun classroom activity with a scoring system that encourages children to think creatively and expand their vocabulary. This game is perfect for all ages and adds an interactive element to learning about nouns.
Nouns Lesson Plan Package for Year 4: Proper, Common, Singular and Plural Nouns
Engage young learners with these Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Last, Finally Graphic Organizers! This resource helps students organize their ideas and understand the sequence of events in a story. With two versatile worksheets, children can practice both written and oral storytelling skills.
Worksheet 1: Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story.
A-4 Horizontal Worksheets 2 (pages 2 and 3): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Last” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
A-4 Vertical Worksheet 2 (page 4): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Last” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Last, Finally Graphic Organizers
Engage your students with this 2-page fun and interactive Nouns Worksheets Game: Fun Classroom Activity with Scoring System for Kids! Perfect for all ages! This activity encourages children to think creatively and expand their vocabulary. Each student receives a worksheet and is challenged to come up with nouns starting with a given letter in various categories. With a built-in scoring system, students earn 10 points for each correct answer and 5 points for any matching answers with classmates. This game is a great way to reinforce language skills, encourage friendly competition, and keep students motivated. Easy to set up and perfect for literacy centers, group activities, or as a quick brain break!"
Nouns Worksheets Game: Fun Classroom Activity with Scoring System for Kids
Punctuation worksheet with sentences from the book “Cave Baby” by Julia Donalson.
Full stop, exclamation mark, question mark
The answers are on the second page.
Number of pages: 2
Format: PDF
CAVE BABY WORKSHEET - PUNCTUATION
Discover our “8 Question Words in Arabic” set, featuring flashcards and cards tailored to enhance memory and classroom games. With different sizes available, these resources are designed for easy integration into your Arabic lessons, making learning fun and effective. #ARABIC #LEARNARABIC #QUESTIONWORDSINARABIC #encanto
QUESTION WORDS IN ARABIC
اكتشف مجموعتنا “8 كلمات استفهام باللغة العربية”، التي تتضمن بطاقات فلاش وبطاقات مصممة لتعزيز الذاكرة وألعاب الصف. مع مجموعة متنوعة من الأحجام المتاحة، تم تصميم هذه الموارد لسهولة الاندماج في دروسك باللغة العربية، مما يجعل عملية التعلم ممتعة وفعالة.
10-page worksheets to learn Arabic numbers, both in numeral and word forms.
ARABIC NUMBERS 1-10 WORKSHEETS
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Math Activities and Games for Preschool to Year 2,’ your go-to resource for engaging play-based and student-centered learning experiences!
Designed for children aged 3 and up, these activities are crafted to instill a deep understanding of making ten using dynamic ten frames. Through interactive exercises, young learners will develop essential skills such as comparing numbers, reading numerals, and mastering ten-frame construction in both numerical and written formats. Dive into a world where children explore the composition of numbers while honing their counting and addition abilities. Elevate your classroom with ‘Making 10 Games and Activities’ and watch your students thrive!"
Here’s a list of what children can learn from “Making 10 Games and Activities”:
Mastery of making ten through ten frames.
Comparison of numbers and quantities.
Recognition and reading of numerals.
Understanding of building numbers in a ten-frame format.
Ability to write numbers in both numerals and words.
Comprehension of number composition.
Practice in counting skills.
8.Enhancement of addition skills.
9.Engagement in play-based learning experiences.
10.Development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
MATH GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL TO YEAR2
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This 29-pages resource contains:
Photos of the 7 wonders of the modern world
Activities that can be used in centres
Worksheets
7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
Significant People in History | Worksheets and Assessments
These resources are part of “Significant People in History | Famous People Bundle”.
24 pages in A-4 format including worksheets and assessments:
5Ws worksheet
Reading and matching activities
Cards game
Reading comprehension: Mozart
Professions worksheet
Jobs worksheet
Countries and Nationalities worksheets
Reading comprehension: Bill Gates
Written assessment: Significant People in History
Oil Pastel Self-Portrait activity
My favourite significant people worksheet
Rubric: Talking Statue
Encourage positive self-talk and emotional growth this festive season with these Christmas Affirmation Cards and Colouring Pages for Kids! Designed for Early Years-Year 1, this set of 10 vibrant affirmation cards supports young children in building self-confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset—all in a cheerful, child-friendly style. These positive affirmation printables are ideal for fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) and creating a warm, supportive environment at home, in the classroom, or during counselling sessions.
Each card includes simple, child-friendly affirmations with charming Christmas-themed images, perfect for introducing young learners to the power of positive self-talk. Use these cards in multiple ways: display them as posters, incorporate them into morning routines, or allow children to choose a card each day for a mindful start.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Ideal for Early Years, Reception, and Year 1
Builds self-esteem and encourages positive thinking
Supports social-emotional development and classroom management
Easy-to-print format for posters or individual cards
Perfect for holiday-themed SEL activities or daily use
Give the gift of positive thinking this Christmas and help young children develop self-belief with these delightful affirmations. An excellent addition to any SEL, character education, or festive activity collection!
Thank you for visiting! I hope you enjoy exploring Positive Affirmations for Kids!
Positive Affirmation Cards and Christmas Colouring Pages for Kids | Self-Talk and SEL Printables
I Want My Hat Back Activities - Bubbles of Speech, Dialogues, and Puppets
This I Want My Hat Back activity pack features six printables designed to help children write engaging dialogues between the beloved characters from the story. Perfect for comprehension, predictions, and solving story resolutions, this resource fosters creative thinking and literacy development.
Number of pages: 6
Format: PDF
Key Features
4 pages of speech bubble worksheets for children to write dialogues between the bear and other characters.
2 pages of puppet printables for children to colour, cut out, and create their own dialogue puppets for interactive storytelling.
Activities encourage role-play, character analysis, and problem-solving through storytelling.
This printable resource is ideal for guided reading sessions, classroom lessons, or as a fun, hands-on activity at home. It is also an excellent tool for improving speech development and dialogue writing skills in young learners.
Get your students excited about literacy with these creative and educational speech bubble worksheets and puppet-making activities!
Thank you for stopping by – I hope you enjoy exploring these I Want My Hat Back activities!
Bring the spirit of Día de los Muertos to your classroom with this vibrant Sugar Skull Colouring Activity! This 1-page resource combines cultural celebration with a fun maths activity, making it ideal for students of all ages. Primary learners and older students alike will love practising multiples (2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s) while adding colour to each section of their calaveras in bright shades like blue, green, orange, and pink.
Learning Objectives:
Practise counting by multiples
Recognise maths patterns
Express creativity through cultural exploration
Whether you’re celebrating in a maths centre, incorporating it into cultural studies, or just having a bit of creative fun, this activity brings learning and tradition together!
Included:
Instructions for multiples counting
Calavera (sugar skull) colouring page
Suggested colour codes for each multiple
Suggested Uses:
Maths centres
Morning warm-ups
Día de los Muertos activities for all ages
Fast finisher activities
Supply teacher lesson plans
Teaching Tip: Encourage students to choose their favourite multiples and colours to create a unique and personalised display of colourful calaveras!
Calabera del Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skull Coloring Page in Spanish - Multiples (2s, 3s, 5s, 10s)
Infuse your classroom with positivity and motivation with this Day of the Dead Theme Printable Positive Message Cards: Inspiring and Motivational Cards in Spanish set! This vibrant collection includes 20 unique, uplifting messages crafted to foster kindness and create a supportive atmosphere for your students. Each card is styled with a cheerful Bola Mágica theme, making them ideal for any occasion. The set also includes easy-to-follow printing and assembly instructions in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for all.
Printing Options: Choose the best option for your needs—print on bond paper for an economical choice, or select cardstock for added durability. For long-lasting use, consider laminating each card, making them ideal for daily selection. Simply print, cut, fold, and place the cards in a basket for students to choose a fun “Message of the Day” to help start each day with a positive mindset!
Perfect for:
Morning Meetings
Positive Reinforcement
Classroom Decorations
Student Motivation
Social-Emotional Learning Activities
These Positive Message Cards in Spanish are a versatile and engaging addition to your classroom routine, encouraging a culture of kindness and support among students. Bring positivity and inspiration into your classroom every day!
Positive Message Cards in Spanish: Inspiring and Motivational Cards - Day of the Dead Theme
6-page resource to engage young learners with Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers! Perfect for early writers and readers, this resource helps students organize their ideas and understand the sequence of events in a story. With two versatile worksheets, children can practice both written and oral storytelling skills.
Illustrating (3 differentiated worksheets): Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story.
A-4 Horizontal Worksheets (pages 4 and 5): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, After that, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
A-4 Vertical Worksheet (page 6): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, After that, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure.
Story Sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally | Graphic Organizers