Hi! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in selling emotions, not just resources. Every product is crafted to connect deeply with teachers and students, adding excitement and purpose to the learning journey. Our essential resources in English for EY to Year 4, alongside our Spanish resources for all levels and ages, are perfect for both classrooms and homeschoolers.
Hi! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds!
At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in selling emotions, not just resources. Every product is crafted to connect deeply with teachers and students, adding excitement and purpose to the learning journey. Our essential resources in English for EY to Year 4, alongside our Spanish resources for all levels and ages, are perfect for both classrooms and homeschoolers.
Teach young learners about plant parts with this engaging Growing Plants Lesson Pack for Grades 1-3! This comprehensive resource includes a 28-slide PowerPoint presentation with informative lesson slides, interactive activities, and visual learning tools. The pack also comes with 4 PDF worksheets to help students match and identify the different parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers) and understand their functions.
This plant anatomy lesson is perfect for use in the classroom or at home, helping students explore the basic structure of plants in a fun, interactive way. It’s ideal for teaching about roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and their roles in plant growth. The printable plant worksheets make it easy to reinforce learning, while the slides engage students through visual and hands-on activities. A perfect addition to any elementary science curriculum, supporting NGSS Life Science standards and hands-on learning approaches.
Growing Plants: Plant Parts We Eat - Lesson Slides & Worksheets for KS1
Explore the wonders of botany with this comprehensive KS1 Science Unit on Growing Plants and Growing Seeds! This resource is perfect for young learners eager to understand the plant life cycle and the different parts of plants. With engaging slides and interactive worksheets, this unit promotes hands-on learning and critical thinking in science education.
What’s Included:
Growing Seeds Lesson Plan Slides and Assessment Worksheet:
This “Growing Seeds” lesson plan provides an engaging and easy-to-follow guide to teaching the plant life cycle. With 9 visually appealing slides and 1 comprehensive assessment worksheet, students will explore the stages of seed germination and plant growth.
Growing Plants: Plant Parts - Lesson Slides and Worksheets:
This resource includes a PowerPoint presentation filled with informative lesson slides, interactive activities, and visual learning tools. The pack also features 4 PDF worksheets to help students match and identify the different parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers) and understand their functions.
Growing Plants: Plant Parts We Eat - Lesson Slides & Worksheets:
Introduce your students to the fascinating topic of plant parts we eat with this engaging lesson pack for KS1! This resource includes 18 interactive lesson slides and an 8-page PDF filled with printable worksheets available in both colorful and black-and-white versions.
Year 1 Science Unit: Growing Plants and Growing Seeds - Slides and Worksheets
Explore the fascinating differences between fiction and non-fiction with our engaging worksheets, perfect for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 learners.
8 Pages of Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction Key Differences and Worksheets for KS1: This set includes 3 worksheets outlining the key differences between fiction and non-fiction, available in both colourful and black-and-white versions (the content remains the same, but the colours vary). Additionally, there are 2 colourful worksheets for sorting fiction vs. non-fiction books, and 1 black-and-white worksheet for writing the names of fiction and non-fiction books.
Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction Key Differences for KS2: Designed for older primary students, this set contains 2 worksheets highlighting the key differences between fiction and non-fiction, with one available in colour and one in black-and-white.
These worksheets provide an excellent way for children to understand and distinguish between these two categories of books, fostering their reading comprehension and classification skills.
Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction: Key Differences and Worksheets for Primary Students
Make learning fun with our Spanish Alphabet Ice Cream Cones! This printable resource features 37 pages of colorful ice cream cones displaying todas las letras del alfabeto en español (A to Z). Available in tres tamaños (three sizes), these cones are perfect for matching games, classroom decor, or visual reference.
Benefits:
Enhances letter recognition and familiarity with the abecedario en español.
Engaging design captures children’s attention.
Easy to print and use for educational activities at home or in the classroom.
Transform your teaching experience today with our Conos de Helado del Abecedario en Español! Download now and enjoy learning!
Spanish Alphabet Ice Cream Cones Printable - Abecedario en Español in 3 Sizes
Celebrate The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) with a vibrant sugar skull colouring activity that combines creativity and maths! Students will love practising their counting skills while bringing their sugar skulls to life with bright colours.
Count by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s to colour each section in fun shades like blue, green, orange, and pink.
Add an extra challenge by colouring numbers multiple times!
This hands-on activity is perfect for engaging primary learners in maths while honouring the spirit of Día de los Muertos. It’s educational and fun!
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Counting Activity: Count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s Colouring Page
Unlock the power of storytelling with our 21-Page Story Sequencing and Retelling Worksheet Templates designed specifically for primary students! This comprehensive toolkit features differentiated activities tailored to accommodate various learning levels, ensuring that all students, from beginners to advanced learners, can engage meaningfully with the material.
Each worksheet template is crafted to enhance story comprehension, critical thinking, and language development through fun and interactive sequencing and retelling exercises. Educators will find a variety of engaging formats, including cut-and-paste activities, visual sequencing charts, and writing prompts that encourage students to retell their favourite stories.
Perfect for use in literacy lessons, reading workshops, and homework assignments, these versatile templates make it easy to support diverse learning needs in the classroom. Help your students build essential skills in a creative way with this essential resource!
Key Features:
21 engaging worksheet templates
Differentiated activities for all proficiency levels
Focus on story comprehension and critical thinking
Ideal for primary education and early literacy development
Empower your students’ storytelling abilities with this Story Sequencing and Retelling Toolkit today!
Sequencing and Retelling Worksheet Templates for Primary Students: Differentiated Activities
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Boost critical thinking skills in Early Years and Primary students with this interactive 20-page “I See, I Think, I Wonder” Visible Thinking Routine resource. Available in both colourful and black-and-white printables, these worksheets are perfect for promoting observation, inquiry, and reflection. Use them for individual activities, classroom projections, or interactive wall displays to create a stimulating learning environment. This resource is ideal for teachers and homeschoolers looking to incorporate inquiry-based learning and critical thinking routines in early childhood education.
What “I See, I Think, I Wonder” Means:
I See: This part encourages students to make observations based on what they can see directly. It helps them focus on details and promotes careful observation. For instance, they might describe colours, shapes, or actions in an image or scenario.
I Think: This section prompts students to interpret their observations and make inferences. It allows them to express their thoughts and opinions about what they see, encouraging deeper thinking and reflection on the content.
I Wonder: This final component invites curiosity and questions. Students can share what they are curious about or what they would like to learn more about. It fosters a sense of inquiry and encourages exploration beyond immediate observations.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoy exploring these visual thinking routines!
I See, I Think, I Wonder | Visible Thinking Routine Displays and Worksheets - Colorful & B/W
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
CVC WORDS FOR KINDERGARTEN | Short a
15 Pages of Engaging and Differentiated Learning for Early Readers
Boost your students’ reading and writing skills with our comprehensive CVC Words Short a Printables pack! Perfect for early readers and designed to support various learning styles, this 15-page resource is a must-have for any primary classroom.
What’s Included:
CVC Words Flashcards featuring vibrant images to help students easily connect words with their meanings.
CVC Words Writing Mats available in both colorful and black-and-white versions, with differentiated levels to meet the needs of all learners.
Why Choose This Resource?
Versatile Use: Ideal for literacy centers, guided reading, and homework activities.
Friendly: Easy to print, prep, and use-saving you valuable time.
Engagement-Focused: Fun, colorful, and interactive to keep students motivated and excited about learning.
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
Get into the festive spirit with our Printable Christmas Symmetry Activity Book in Spanish! This interactive resource seamlessly integrates maths, art, and language learning as students delve into the concept of symmetry through delightful Christmas-themed worksheets.
Children will enjoy creating and completing symmetrical designs featuring popular holiday symbols such as árbol de Navidad (Christmas tree), estrella (star), and muñeco de jengibre (gingerbread man). Each of the 25 black-and-white worksheets not only reinforces counting skills but also encourages children to colour and unleash their creativity.
As students engage with these activities, they will enhance their Spanish vocabulary, discovering new words connected to the festive season. This resource is ideal for math centres, individual learning, or holiday-themed classroom activities, all while boosting fine motor skills and introducing fundamental geometry concepts in a fun and engaging way. With an attractive colourful cover and back cover included, this activity book is ready for use at home or in educational settings!
What’s Inside:
25 pages of Christmas-themed symmetry worksheets available in PDF format
A vibrant cover page and a back cover for a complete and professional-looking activity book
Simple yet captivating designs featuring beloved holiday icons like muérdago (mistletoe), copos de nieve (snowflakes), and Santa Claus
Spark creativity and learning in your classroom this holiday season with a unique maths experience that celebrates la Navidad while exploring simetría and expanding your students’ vocabulario en español! Perfect for teachers looking to incorporate festive educational activities that enhance both language skills and mathematical understanding.
Printable Christmas Symmetry Activity Book in SPANISH: Simetría en Navidad for Kids
Looking for engaging ways to teach story sequencing and narrative structure?
This Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing pack offers 17 differentiated worksheets in both colourful and black-and-white versions, catering to a variety of learning needs. These activities help children build a strong understanding of story structure, sequencing, and key vocabulary, making them ideal for retelling.
What’s Inside:
17 differentiated worksheets tailored for different abilities.
Vibrant, engaging designs available in both colour and black-and-white.
Focus on sequencing events using a variety of sequence adverbs to strengthen narrative skills.
Sequence Adverbs Included:
First, Next, Last
First, Next, Then, Finally
First, Next, Then, After That, Finally
First, Next, Then, After That, Last, Finally
Perfect for classroom activities, homework, or independent study, these worksheets provide a flexible, fun way to develop reading comprehension and writing skills.
Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing
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Tricky Words
My students adore these resources, and I’m sure yours will too. Most importantly, these resources are highly effective.
Tricky Words Display
Tricky Words Display Flowers
Tricky Words Worksheets
Tricky Words Sentence Cards List 1
Tricky Words Sentence Cards List 2
Tricky Words Sentence Cards List 3
7.Tricky Words Sentence Cards List 4
8. Tricky Words Sentence Cards List 5
Tricky Words Sentence Cards List 6
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
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
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
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
Transform your classroom with our exciting Astro Girl-themed worksheets, designed to make learning engaging and fun for young learners. Whether you’re teaching story sequencing, vocabulary, grammar, or reading comprehension, these resources provide a creative way to enhance essential literacy skills. From sequencing activities that reinforce adverbs of time to noun and verb worksheets that solidify grammar understanding, each worksheet pack is crafted to support early literacy and writing development. Perfect for Year 1 and Year 2 students, these worksheets are ideal for teachers looking to enrich their lessons with dynamic and interactive content.
You will find:
Astro Girl Sequencing Worksheets: Teach story sequencing with 24 pages of colourful and black-and-white worksheets. Includes activities like cut and sequence with images, draw the sequence, and write the sequence using picture prompts. Perfect for practising adverbs of time such as First, Next, Then, After That, Finally, and Last.
Astro Girl Vocabulary and Sentences: Boost students’ vocabulary with engaging Astro Girl-themed worksheets. Includes activities for learning new words and creating sentences, enhancing both reading and writing skills. Great for early literacy and comprehension development.
Astro Girl Worksheets to Learn Nouns: Develop a solid understanding of nouns with these Astro Girl-themed worksheets. Activities cover common, proper, singular, and plural nouns, ideal for building a strong grammar foundation.
Astro Girl: Verb Power! Worksheets with Sentences: Learn about action verbs with the help of Astro Girl! These worksheets feature sentence-building activities to help students understand how to use verbs effectively, improving both grammar and writing skills.
Ken Wilson - Astro Girl Reading Comprehension Worksheets: Engage students with reading comprehension worksheets based on Ken Wilson’s Astro Girl. The questions are designed for levels ranging from beginner to intermediate.
Astro Girl Bundle: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Nouns, Verbs, and Reading Comprehension
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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