'Your one stop shop for ENGAGING, AUTHENTIC ideas to keep your students busy, and schools wanting you to come back. Resources that are easy to use with links to some amazing websites and a host of free resources.'
Teaching is one of the most creative jobs I know, even after 30 years of teaching I realise that every day is different. You may be teaching the same subjects and grades, but it's children that make teaching both the challenging and rewarding profession that I have known.
Creating
'Your one stop shop for ENGAGING, AUTHENTIC ideas to keep your students busy, and schools wanting you to come back. Resources that are easy to use with links to some amazing websites and a host of free resources.'
Teaching is one of the most creative jobs I know, even after 30 years of teaching I realise that every day is different. You may be teaching the same subjects and grades, but it's children that make teaching both the challenging and rewarding profession that I have known.
Creating
Do your students enjoy mindful coloring? Do you like to display positive quotes around your room to discuss with your students?
This 24 page set has beautiful intricate designs, accompanied by quotes for you to discuss with your students.
A mandala coloring page is a proven calming, and meditative coloring and art therapy. A Mandala coloring page is fun and provides a great way to relieve stress and relax.
These designs can be used with pencils, watercolor pencils, gel pens, crayon and look stunning if a rainbow wash is applied all over the finished pieces.
I encourage you to use the quotes as a talking point and a teachable moment as there is a lot to be gained by shifting the mindset of the students in your class.
Quotes included in this pack are:
It’s not about being the best, its about being better than you were yesterday.
Believe that you can and you’re half way there
I CAN train my brain to do this
Today a reader, tomorrow a Leader
Quitting is not an option
Whether you think you can or think you can’t. You’re right
Just because you haven’t found your talent, It doesn’t mean you don’t have one
Don’t quit your day dream
You can think you’re awesome, without thinking you’re better than Everybody
You can be the SUNSHINE in someones day
All things are DIFFICULT Before they get easy
I haven’t failed, I’ve just found a lot of ways that don’t work
Get ready. Get set. Learn!!
Mistakes make a difference
Courage is like a muscle, We strengthen it when we use it
Every mistake you make is PROGRESS
A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop
We learn from failure not sucess
A good attitude is contagious. Pass it on
Failure is not the opposite of success. Its a part of it
Don’t let a failure be an ending, Make it a beginning
I’m not going to tell you it’s going to be easy. I’m going to tell you it’s going to be worth it
Never give up
If “Plan a” does not work, remember, there are still 25 more letters
Options for using this resource:
These make a wonderful display to decorate your room, and to impress any visitors to your class.
The best part?
This resource requires NO PREP and is easy to use. You will need a limited amount of art materials to complete the activities…markers, pencils, plain paper and a ruler are the basics. I promise you, your kiddos will become addicted to drawing these tricky illusions.
They will beg you to do this activity repeatedly…guaranteed.
You will receive a PDF version of this resource. Please ensure that you have the software to open such a file.
The Island, by John Heffernan is a wonderful story about a blind boy who sees the beauty of the island he lives on, while the people around him cannot see it. A fantastic story with a link to a narration by the author. Some great links to accelerated literacy activities, and the theme of this booklet investigates our oceans and the threats to our marine life. Lots of links across all KLA's with a fully interactive timetable which links to my pinterest board. A free resource from GoTeachThis and Ripper Reading Resources, makes this amazing value for money and such a time saver. Stage 3 bundle is also available.
This resource could be differentiated for use with year 5 To use this resource effectively you need to explore all of the links provided and tailor make the suggested activities to suit your teaching style and the learning needs of your student.s All of the hard work searching the internet for inspiration and resources has been done for you.
The suggested timetable has interactive links to my Pinterest board, so that your resources will continue to grow as more pins are added. Within the book there are over 60 links to websites, and for those of you who follow my 'Surviving Casual Teaching' Facebook group, you will know that I have a good working knowledge of helpful teaching resources. I recommend that you buy copies of the picture books for days when you may not have IWB capability.You can never have enough picture books in your life!!!
Use mixed media to create some wonderful cards with your students.
Simple Egg designs lend themselves to collage work, painting, tangles, marker pens, crayons or pencils (not supplied)
Your choice of designs, or simply print off a selection for your students to choose from
Print off this PDF and challenge your students to see if they can create the Easter Bunny Puzzle.
If you print this in reduced size, each child could have an individual puzzle, or use it as a table point reward incentive- for each time a table follows directions etc ,they will get a part of the puzzle.
See which table gets the whole puzzle first.
Have fun!
•Print the cards onto card stock and laminate if you would like these to be more durable.
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•Cut out the individual pieces, which can be also laminated to be used make the patterns demonstrated on the Christmas decorations.
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•You may like to use the smaller pieces as a cut and paste activity.
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•A black and white version is included to save on ink
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•Many thanks to Trioriginals Clips for the great graphics.
The clip art set contains 15 fun halloween baubles in both JPEG and PNG 3 dpi format. These can be used to brighten your worksheets, create decorations for your classroom (virtual or face to face)
These may be use as moveable pieces without buying an additional licence.
Halloween is nearly here!! These fun Halloween baubles are ideal for bulletin boards, task cards, flashcards, crafts, craftivities, game covers, title pages, name tags, labeling, etc.
It is fine to use for commercial or personal use, but please read and adhere to the Terms of Use Policy included in the file
This pack includes both a green themed printable banner and a white version for coloring the beautiful lettering that has been chosen for this resource. They look amazing when they are colored
These are best printed on card stock so that they don’t curl at the edges, unless you are intending to laminate them as a long lasting resource.
I suggest leaving a section at the top that can be folded over in order to hang over a string or and then stapled or taped to secure the display.
They also look great pinned onto a notice board…the choice is yours.
This is the perfect addition to the gigantic collaborative group coloring poster
Animal Themed Logic Games
Animals are a great topic to use with all grades. This pack may be the answer to many of your preparation needs. Check out what is included in the resource bundle
What do you get?
60 Real animal photos
Clipart of environments
Photos of real environments
Word cards
Venn diagrams
Suggested games and activities to play with these cards
10 game cards with rules and how to play
Matrix game
Memory Game
Compound word animal puzzles
World maps of Continents (for animal sorting)
PDF version
Editable PowerPoint version
158 slides/pages
Easy Links- Wonderful Websites for Very Busy Teachers
Click here to see a video presentation
Why this book??
Have you bookmarked, pinned and saved hundreds of links?
Do you promise that one day you will sort them out?
This book may be the answer to your organisational dreams. It is designed to be an easy to use, interactive resource. It has been sorted into categories with links to provide answers and help for frequently asked questions posed in posts on Facebook and other social group forums.
What do you get?
105 page e-book
400 Web links
Attention getters (3 pages of ideas)
Behaviour Management Booklet (7 pages)
Suitable for Primary and Secondary Teachers
Time saving resource with a wealth of downloads to save you money
FLIPBOOK sample pages click here
A Survival Kit for Casual Relief Teachers
After 30 years of teaching, I thought it was well overdue to start sharing all those gems that you use in your day to day teaching that help make learning more meaningful and fun.
I began to build a resource kit for myself when I began casual teaching, and then I realised just how many ideas and activities I had been using over the years. I have spent many hours searching through websites, searching books for great ideas and activities.
I have now collected and compiled my book of activities and hints for casual teachers ......
A survival Kit to take with you when the phone rings, and you aren't sure what to take with you.
The eBook can be used with any storage, to access when you need a quick activity or web link. Copyright is granted to print off 1 copy for personal classroom use. 111 pages
Animals are a great topic to use with all grades. This pack may be the answer to many of your preparation needs. Check out what is included in the resource bundle
What do you get?
60 Real animal photos
Clipart of environments
Photos of real environments
Word cards
Venn diagrams
Suggested games and activities to play with these cards
10 game cards with rules and how to play
Matrix game
Memory Game
Compound word animal puzzles
World maps of Continents (for animal sorting)
PDF version
Editable PowerPoint version
158 slides/pages
A Selection of games for numeracy and literacy to use as warm ups, brain breaks or extension activities for fast finishers. Alien themed with BLM that can printed off and coloured in to keep them busy.
Boggle Game
Number of the day
Categories worksheet and game
What are your spelling words worth?
A handy resource for casual teachers, includes a blank so that you can make up your own games.
This bundle includes all of my Themed Brain Break, Time Fillers or Extension Activities
Aliens/Space
Christmas
Easter
Halloween
Harmony Day
Sea
Fairy Tale
These posters are perfect for your classroom display showing the full set of 118 elements including the element symbol, full name, atomic number, mass number and correct electron configuration.
Bring some brightness and life into your science lab or classroom with this black and white gingham inspired Decor! These are also great for your science focus wall and bulletin boards.
Short on classroom/display space?
Why not Print your images 2 to a page?
Simply select "fit to size", frame image if you prefer that look.... and you will get save on ink, laminate without compromising them as a valuable display.
Flashcards? Look no further......simply select 4 to a page when you print, and you have the perfect size flashcard for your students.
You will receive 118 jpeg files plus Terms of use, acknowledgements and store information
You will receive 118 jpeg files plus Terms of use, acknowledgements and store information
These were made using FLAPJACK FACTORY templates, if you would like to make your own classroom decor simply use this link to join.
This bundle is a great starter kit for anyone who is looking to build their resources for younger grades. These are suitable for children aged between 5-7 with plenty of activities to reinforce concepts of trading, number facts and subitising. The ipad screens are a great way for students to record their findings. Easily wiped if there is an error!!
Save 50% on the total price of these resources in this bundle
The underwater theme is continued throughout this booklet, and the book chosen is "Turtle Bay"by Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Nilesh Mistry. It is a based on a true story set in Japan, of a man who would spend his days at a certain time of the year, sweeping the beach. Taro, the young child in the story is fascinated by this, and in time he meets the beautiful turtles when they come onto the beach to lay their eggs. There are some fabulous links to websites in the thematic section of the booklet to support doing a mini unit of work on sea turtles. They are a fascinating animal, that is under pressure from human activity in the oceans. I am thrilled to be able to bring you some free resources from GoTeachThis and Ripper Reading Resources. The challenge with this booklet is to choose which of the wonderful resources you will use in your classroom. Over 30 pages and 80 links!! Save yourself valuable time searching the internet for resources, I have done all the hard work for you.
This resource could be differentiated for use with year 4 or Year 6. To use this resource effectively you need to explore all of the links provided and tailor make the suggested activities to suit your teaching style and the learning needs of your student.s All of the hard work searching the internet for inspiration and resources has been done for you.
The suggested timetable has interactive links to my Pinterest board, so that your resources will continue to grow as more pins are added. Within the book there are over 60 links to websites, and for those of you who follow my 'Surviving Casual Teaching' facebook group, you will know that I have a good working knowledge of helpful teaching resources. I recommend that you buy copies of the picture books for days when you may not have IWB capability.You can never have enough picture books in your life!!!
The focus of this booklet follows on the Under the sea theme, with the focus being on Whales. Dyan Sheldon "The Whales' Song" is beautifully read in a youtube clip, however I recommend buying the picture book to add to your collection. The illustrations in it are stunning, and you can see how closely the illustrator David Blythe and author have worked to bring this story to life. Please view the video above to give you an idea of everything that is incorporated into this unit. There is a lot of scope for information report writing, and persuasive writing within this theme. There are over 70 links to websites within the booklet, which is 34 pages of information and helpful activities to support your planning a day or longer into your "Survival Teaching Kit'.
This resource could be differentiated for use with year 2 or Year 4. To use this resource effectively you need to explore all of the links provided and tailor make the suggested activities to suit your teaching style and the learning needs of your student.s All of the hard work searching the internet for inspiration and resources has been done for you.
The suggested timetable has interactive links to my Pinterest board, so that your resources will continue to grow as more pins are added. Within the book there are over 60 links to websites, and for those of you who follow my 'Surviving Casual Teaching' Facebook group, you will know that I have a good working knowledge of helpful teaching resources. I recommend that you buy copies of the picture books for days when you may not have IWB capability.You can never have enough picture books in your life!!!
Year 5 Unit
The underwater theme is continued throughout this booklet, and the book chosen is "Turtle Bay"by Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Nilesh Mistry. It is a based on a true story set in Japan, of a man who would spend his days at a certain time of the year, sweeping the beach. Taro, the young child in the story is fascinated by this, and in time he meets the beautiful turtles when they come onto the beach to lay their eggs. There are some fabulous links to websites in the thematic section of the booklet to support doing a mini unit of work on sea turtles. They are a fascinating animal, that is under pressure from human activity in the oceans. I am thrilled to be able to bring you some free resources from GoTeachThis and Ripper Reading Resources. The challenge with this booklet is to choose which of the wonderful resources you will use in your classroom. Over 30 pages and 80 links!! Save yourself valuable time searching the internet for resources, I have done all the hard work for you.
This resource could be differentiated for use with year 4 or Year 6. To use this resource effectively you need to explore all of the links provided and tailor make the suggested activities to suit your teaching style and the learning needs of your student.s All of the hard work searching the internet for inspiration and resources has been done for you.
The suggested timetable has interactive links to my Pinterest board, so that your resources will continue to grow as more pins are added. Within the book there are over 60 links to websites, and for those of you who follow my 'Surviving Casual Teaching' facebook group, you will know that I have a good working knowledge of helpful teaching resources. I recommend that you buy copies of the picture books for days when you may not have IWB capability.You can never have enough picture books in your life!!!
Year 6 Unit
The Island, by John Heffernan is a wonderful story about a blind boy who sees the beauty of the island he lives on, while the people around him cannot see it. A fantastic story with a link to a narration by the author. Some great links to accelerated literacy activities, and the theme of this booklet investigates our oceans and the threats to our marine life. Lots of links across all KLA's with a fully interactive timetable which links to my pinterest board. A free resource from GoTeachThis and Ripper Reading Resources, makes this amazing value for money and such a time saver. Stage 3 bundle is also available.
This resource could be differentiated for use with year 5 To use this resource effectively you need to explore all of the links provided and tailor make the suggested activities to suit your teaching style and the learning needs of your student.s All of the hard work searching the internet for inspiration and resources has been done for you.
The suggested timetable has interactive links to my Pinterest board, so that your resources will continue to grow as more pins are added. Within the book there are over 60 links to websites, and for those of you who follow my 'Surviving Casual Teaching' facebook group, you will know that I have a good working knowledge of helpful teaching resources. I recommend that you buy copies of the picture books for days when you may not have IWB capability.You can never have enough picture books in your life!!!
Unlock the wonders of STEM with this hands-on STEM Science Resource – an exhilarating journey into the realms of science and creativity!
Immerse your students in exciting projects, from crafting a pretend telescope to engineering a pirate ship.
With low prep and integrated videos, learning becomes an adventure!"
Contents:
Table of Contents: Navigate seamlessly through a treasure trove of STEM activities.
Pretend Telescope: Explore the stars with a DIY telescope.(pretend-not a functioning telescope with lenses)
Catapult, Canon, and Air Queen: Ignite curiosity with physics through fun projectile experiments.
Newspaper Pirate Hat: Foster creativity with a pirate-themed craft activity.
Pirate Ship Engineering: Dive into maritime engineering by constructing a pirate ship.
Navigation Quadrant: Introduce navigation skills with a practical quadrant project.
Compass and Sundial: Master directional skills with hands-on creations.
Integrated Compilation of Videos: Elevate learning with captivating video resources.
Why Teachers Will Love It: Say goodbye to complex prep! Our STEM Science Resource offers a low-prep solution, providing educators with a comprehensive toolkit for dynamic STEM lessons.
Integrated videos enhance understanding, turning the classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration. Watch as your students unleash their scientific and inventive potential with enthusiasm.
Who This Product Is For: Ideal for educators seeking an immersive STEM experience, this resource caters to:
New teachers looking for hands-on STEM projects to captivate their students.
Busy educators seeking a low-prep solution for engaging and interactive lessons.
Science enthusiasts aiming to infuse excitement and creativity into their classrooms.
Teachers planning a thrilling unit on PIRATES, blending STEM with adventure.
Any educator looking to create an unforgettable “Teach Like a Pirate Day” with STEM at its core.
Bonus: This resource is part of a larger bundle, providing additional value for educators looking to expand their STEM curriculum. Use it to anchor an exciting unit on PIRATES or create a memorable “Teach Like a Pirate Day” experience. Set sail for STEM excellence with our STEM Science Resource!
Sugar SkullSymmetry Coloring Book:Integrate this booklet with Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos a fun activity for Halloween and throughout the year!
This fun set not only gives you and/or your students a chance to color, but it also gives the challenge of finishing the outline of the intricate design themselves.
How to use this resource?
Students can use mirrors to help them to see the final image! The opportunity is there to copy from both the left and the right side of the image… fun challenge to test symmetry skills!
Finishing off
Once completed the outline, encourage your students to examine the color wheel to use complimentary, analagous, warm or cool colors for a different effect for each one. Use this as a research opportunity to explore the color palettes most widely used to complete these images.
An extra fun activity for older students is to see the history of Sugar Skulls and tattoos which have become increasingly popular.
What you get in this download
This is a PDF download and includes 25 fun designs to complete and color!.
Print out the whole packet, or choose from the provided individual PDFs to just print a couple!
Versions for right-handed and left-handed students are included to make it accessible and fun for everyone!
Click the “PREVIEW” button above to see this product in more detail!
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
Cinco de Mayo is clebrated 5th May
Cinco de Mayo Lesson Presentation is a no prep activity, and includes a Quiz in powerpoint form and as an EASEL listing
Save yourself the time and energy of creating your own powerpoint about Cinco de Mayo.
In this resource you will get all the relevant information you need to teach your students about this important day.
Content:
In this lesson presentation you will get information on the following:
What is Cinco de Mayo?
History of Cinco de Mayo?
Who Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo Traditions
Sensitive celebrations fo Cinco De Mayo
Mexican items- a glossary of terms
This resource is filled with colorful pictures and slides that will have students attentive and paying attention.
Use:
This resource can be used for both In-class and Distance learning.
In both learning environments the facilitator has the ability to present the document to the class and have students engaged.
This resource can be used on Cinco de Mayo or on any other day as this topic is very important.
File Format:
This file is in the Power Point (PPT) format which gives the facilitator the ability to present the document and even edit to their liking.
Terms of Use:
Please read the Terms of Use document attached in this file.
This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)
Plan your perfect holiday to England with this research tool This planning activity was made for use with google-earth and integrated for use with a variety of presentation tools for final display of project material. Planning sheets and guides included.
An example of a finished project is included as a guide for your students. Based on Bloom’s taxonomy, there are a variety of presentation ideas for your students to use depending on their age level and IT skills.
You will receive a PowerPoint and PDF with the task outlined and a sample presentation to demonstrate to your students what the end result may look like
This will come as a zip file, make sure that you have the software to open it please
