I hope that you find this resource helpful with explicit teaching of first and second-hand accounts of an event. They have been based on Australian events for use in Australian schools, or if you are studying Australia as a unit of work. Extensive research has gone into each passage and they have been written to fit the purpose of this teaching focus There are prompt cards, language analysis charts, comparison templates, links to footage of the events on YouTube, links to some fantastic resources to practise this challenging activity (including power points) Topics covered Cliff Young wins the Westfield Ultra Marathon Cathy Freeman wins Gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympics The opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Australia II wins the America's cup The opening of the Sydney Opera House Jessica Watson sails solo around the world Thredbo Landslide disaster Cyclone Tracy devastates Darwin Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generation Linked to Australian outcomes

This booklet will help you plan for a week or more (up to a month if needed) . The theme of this series of booklets is 'Under the Sea'. The focus books are "the Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister and Eric Carle's beautiful story 'A house for Hermit Crab'. There are so many picture books available it was hard to choose. This resource comes with 2 PDF, Behaviour management strategies(7 pages) , and the resource booklet (27 pages). There are hints for what to take with you on Relief days with links to some great Relief Teaching ideas pages. 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!!! This resource could be differentiated for use with year 1 class. 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. Share

Bring the festive spirit into your classroom with our engaging Christmas Barrier Game – a holiday twist on a classic favorite! This interactive and inclusive activity is designed to promote communication skills, critical thinking, and loads of yuletide joy among your students. How to Play: Each player receives a captivating game board adorned with cheerful Christmas scenes. Cut out the delightful game pieces featuring a cast of festive characters. Select a character, and the challenge begins! Place a clipboard between you and your partner, adding an extra layer of mystery and excitement. Dive into the holiday spirit by asking strategic questions to unveil your opponent’s character. Is it Santa Claus? A mischievous elf? The guessing game unfolds! Through a clever process of elimination, cover the characters with counters until you triumphantly guess your opponent’s character. Why Choose our Christmas Barrier Game? Festive Fun: Infuse the holiday season into your lessons with this Christmas-themed barrier game. Develop Critical Skills: Enhance communication, deduction, and problem-solving skills in an engaging and festive context. Inclusive Play: Perfect for group activities, fostering collaboration and friendly competition. Low-Prep Excitement: Ready to play in minutes! Just cut, set up, and watch the joy unfold.

Make the days leading up to Christmas memorable and engaging with our Christmas Advent Calendar Quiz! This resource is a delightful blend of holiday spirit and educational excitement, designed for primary students. With 24 carefully crafted questions and answer options, each day brings a new opportunity for festive learning and joyous exploration. Key Features: Festive Learning: Infuse your classroom with the magic of Christmas as students open a new window each day to discover a holiday-themed question. From traditions and movies to songs and folklore, this quiz covers a delightful array of Christmas topics. Interactive Exploration: Each question comes with four answer options, encouraging critical thinking and engaging students in a fun and educational decision-making process. It’s a fantastic way to foster a love for learning during the holiday season. Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of primary grades, the questions are crafted to cater to diverse learning levels. The resource is adaptable for individual or group activities, making it a versatile addition to your festive lesson plans. Why Choose Our Christmas Advent Calendar Quiz? Holiday Joy: Transform the countdown to Christmas into a daily celebration of knowledge and joy. The festive questions and interactive format keep students excited about learning. ‍ Easy Implementation: Effortlessly integrate this resource into your daily routine. Simply display each question on your interactive whiteboard or print the calendar for a tangible countdown in the classroom. Critical Thinking: Encourage critical thinking skills with thought-provoking questions that inspire curiosity and discussion. Students will eagerly anticipate each day’s new discovery. Educational Fun: Combine the joy of the season with educational exploration. This resource offers a perfect balance of holiday cheer and learning engagement. Celebrate the magic of Christmas in your classroom with our Christmas Advent Calendar Quiz. Watch as your students embark on a daily journey of festive learning, curiosity, and holiday cheer!

Engage Your Students with a Fun Christmas-Themed PowerPoint Grammar Game Are you looking for an exciting way to test your students’ knowledge of parts of speech at the end of the year? This PowerPoint Grammar Game with a Christmas theme is the perfect solution. This engaging educational activity is designed to make learning fun and interactive. Let’s dive into the details. This PowerPoint Grammar Game has 20 questions that challenge students’ understanding of various parts of speech. These questions are carefully crafted to reinforce grammar concepts. Students can play independently, in small groups, or as part of a team. This flexibility ensures that the game can be integrated seamlessly into various classroom settings. To motivate students and keep them engaged each time a student answers a question correctly, they receive a digital reward. This gamification element adds an extra layer of excitement to the learning process. I understand that teachers are busy, so we’ve made sure that this PowerPoint Grammar Game requires no prep work. Simply download the game and start playing. It’s compatible with any devices that support PowerPoint shows, making it accessible for both teachers and students. The game is self-correcting, which means that students receive immediate feedback on their answers. This feature promotes independent learning and allows students to track their progress.

Ease your students into the Christmas season with this activity book which gives them plenty of opportunity to keep busy before the upcoming celebrations. *Symmetrical cutting *Color by code *Design an ugly jumper *Count and color *Dot to dot *Coloring *Snow Globe *Letter to Santa

Spread the Joy with this Christmas Letter Writing Activity! Unlock the magic of the season in your classroom with our delightful Christmas Letter Writing Activity. This engaging and heartwarming experience allows students to express their holiday wishes and creativity through personalized letters to Santa or loved ones. Here’s how to make the most of this festive activity: Setting Up the Activity: Provide Variety: Offer a selection of diverse templates, each adorned with festive designs and themes. From letters to Santa to heartfelt notes to family and friends, cater to different preferences and occasions. Materials Needed: Ensure students have access to writing materials, including pens, pencils, markers, and any additional decorations or embellishments for their letters. Introduction to the Activity: Begin by introducing the Christmas Letter Writing Activity to your students. Share the purpose of the activity - a chance for them to share their holiday wishes, express gratitude, and showcase their unique writing styles. Encouraging Creativity: Freedom of Expression: Emphasize that this is a space for creativity. Encourage students to infuse their personalities into their letters, whether it’s through drawings, colors, or heartfelt words. Provide Inspiration: Share examples or prompts to spark their imagination. Discuss the elements that make a great Christmas letter - warm wishes, expressions of gratitude, and, of course, a touch of holiday magic. Flexible Use: Individual or Group Activity: Adapt the activity based on your classroom dynamics. Students can work individually to craft personal letters or collaborate on group projects, fostering teamwork and social interaction. Incorporate Technology: If available, consider integrating technology by allowing students to type and print their letters or even send them electronically to Santa or loved ones. Display Showcase: Create a festive display area where completed letters can be showcased. This not only adds a decorative touch to your classroom but also allows students to take pride in their creations. Share the Joy: Encourage students to share their letters with classmates or even organize a letter exchange. This promotes a sense of community and the joy of giving during the holiday season. Why Choose this Christmas Letter Writing Activity?

“Christmas Roll, Read, and Write.” has been designed to create the festive season with creativity and literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Ideal for use as a center activity. What’s Included: Custom Christmas Dice Templates: We provide templates to create custom dice featuring a range of Xmassy characters, festive settings, interesting problems, and weather conditions. These visuals add excitement to the activity. Christmas Story Prompts: With a large combination of different scenarios at your fingertips, your students will be able to unleash their imaginations this Christmas! Educational Benefits: “Christmas Roll, Read, and Write” isn’t just fun; it’s a fun educational tool. It nurtures creativity, refines writing skills, and reinforces key literary concepts such as character development, plot structure, and setting description. Versatile Usage: Perfect for individual or group activities, this resource is adaptable for various grade levels and can be tailored to meet different learning objectives. Why Choose “Christmas, Roll, Read, and Write”? This activity combines Christmas with the joy of storytelling, making it a valuable addition to your teaching resources. Here’s why teachers are raving about it: Ignites Creativity: Immerse your students in the festive season as they craft tales of happiness, tradition and fun. Enhances Literacy Skills: Improve writing proficiency, expand vocabulary, and boost comprehension as students bring their stories to life. Flexible and Reusable: Incorporate it into your Christmas-themed lessons, use it as a fun writing exercise, or assign it as a creative holiday homework project. Guaranteed Engagement: Students love the element of chance as they roll the dice to determine their Christmas-themed story elements. Easy Integration: Clear instructions and user-friendly templates make it effortless to include this activity in your curriculum.

Do you need a last minute easy prep activity for your students for a special event day like Mothers’, Fathers’ days or Christmas.? These gift vouchers have special relevance for those receiving them as they really come from the heart . Before embarking on the project encourage the children to visualise the person who will be receiving the gift voucher. What do they really love? What do they always ask you to do for them? (It would be nice to do something without being asked) What are you able to do to help them How do you think they are going to feel when they receive these wonderful treats? It is so very important to make sure that the students understand their role in this activity. They must be prepared to follow through with their promise…no questions asked. Don’t put in vouchers for things that you are unable to do (eg mowing the lawn) •You may like to print off the color versions so that your students can either cut around them individually and then staple into a booklet or cut around them in pairs and then made into a booklet. •Create a blank cover for the booklets which has your students’ personalised design on it, or you may choose to use the ones provided in the resource.

Ignite Classroom Excitement with our Interactive Categories Game! Add a splash of fun to your classroom with our lively and engaging Categories Game! This interactive resource is designed to captivate students with 10 thrilling rounds, a dynamic spinner for letter selection, and a 1-minute timer to keep the excitement flowing. for those end-of-semester moments when you need a burst of energy. THIS GAME COMES AS A POWERPOINT SHOW- it is not editable, but will open as soon as you click on it. Works on any devices that support PowerPoints in show mode. Key Highlights: Ten Entertaining Rounds: Dive into a variety of categories with 10 rounds of captivating gameplay. From geography to animals, this game offers a delightful mix of challenges that keep students on their toes. Interactive Spinner: Spin your way to excitement with the interactive spinner. The element of chance adds an extra layer of fun, making each round unpredictable and engaging. 1-Minute Timer: Keep the energy high with the built-in 1-minute timer for each round. The race against time adds a sense of urgency and turns every category into a thrilling challenge.

Discover the Wonders of Wildlife with Our Amazing Animals SUB Pack! Engage and inspire your upper primary students with this comprehensive SUB pack, carefully curated to captivate young minds while enhancing essential skills. This resource is a treasure trove of educational activities centered around three fascinating creatures – the axolotl, platypus, and star-nosed mole. What’s Inside: Wordsearches & Math Activities: Exciting wordsearches to reinforce vocabulary and challenging math activities to stimulate logical thinking. Comprehension & Information Text: Dive into the captivating world of the axolotl, platypus, and star-nosed mole with informative texts and comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking. Writing Prompts & Information Writing Scaffold: Spark creativity with engaging writing prompts and guide students through the process of crafting informative pieces with our structured writing scaffold. Animal Art Activity: Unleash artistic expression with a fun animal art activity, allowing students to bring these remarkable creatures to life on paper. Fast Finishing Multiple Choice Sheets: Keep the momentum going with multiple-choice sheets designed for fast finishers, offering an extra layer of enrichment.

Transform your classroom into a realm of whimsy and decision-making excitement with our dynamic and interactive “Would You Rather” PowerPoint! This engaging resource is designed to be displayed on your interactive whiteboard, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities for imagination and choice. You will receive an POWERPOINT show and a PDF printable version so that you could use these as task cards if that suits your needs Key Features: Vibrant Visuals: Captivate the attention of your students with visually appealing slides featuring fun and friendly illustrations. The lively colors and playful design create an inviting atmosphere, setting the stage for an interactive adventure. 30 Pairs of Dilemmas: Explore 30 thought-provoking “Would You Rather” dilemmas. From fantastical scenarios to everyday choices, each pair of questions sparks curiosity, laughter, and animated discussions. Interactive Whiteboard Magic: Seamlessly navigate through the PowerPoint on your interactive whiteboard. The interactive features allow students to make their choices by selecting options directly on the board, fostering active participation.

-Students will love using these math puzzle task card activities and won’t even realize how much they’re learning! Benefits of Using Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles: builds higher level thinking skills students learn to think outside the box interactive, fun, and hands-on develops reasoning skills students learn how to think analytically practice being challenged but not frustrated Animal Themed logic games, puzzles and brainteasers is a massive 15 page resource It comes as an editable power point and a PDF file, so that you can easily use this resource with an IWB or print off the fabulous resources and laminate for durability. What do you get in this pack? 6 Real animal photos Clip art of environments Photos of real environments Word cards Venn diagrams Suggested games and activities to play with these cards 1 game cards with rules and how to play Matrix game Memory Game Compound word animal puzzles World maps of Continents (for animal sorting) PDF versionEditable Power Point version 158 slides/pages You will Get a Zip file with both US and AUS/UK spellings. Please make sure that you have the software on your computer to unzip the file What people have said about this product This was organized, helpful and engaging for my special ed students. It was challenging for them but they enjoyed working together and independently. It provided great review and plenty of practice. THANK YOU! Thank you! This has been very helpful. There were great ideas that I used with my special ed students. This is a huge set!! It looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it with my kids. Thank you so much for offering it during the sale! You rock! Awesome! Glad that I could grab this resource. Keep it up! Thank you! extremely well done - a lot of work has been put in this resource. Thank you! “This is a great higher level thinking resource. It is also different than the typical logic puzzle, which makes it even more perfect.” -Options for using this resource: -Involve your students with the creation of the games, older students can easily cut the cards ready to be laminated -Keep the games in their individual sets for easy access- Ziplock bags are ideal for this -Incorporate into your morning circle activities, or for a fill in activity when you need some extra time -Use for early finishers -The best part? This resource does require preparation for some of the games, however, parents or older students could be enlisted to help compile and laminate some of the games. This is a comprehensive resource for the price. Many of the games can be used on the IWB or individual devices You will receive a Zip file which has both a PDF and PowerPoint version of this resource. Please ensure that you have the software to open such files. This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase multiple licenses. Thank you :)

Are you an elementary school teacher looking to teach the topic of Build (man-made) and Natural environments? Then this pack is ideal for you and your kiddos. This is ideal for grades 2-3 students A pack videos, activities and worksheets to be used when teaching a unit of work on natural and built environments. Watch this video to see more Use this pack when teaching a unit of work about natural and man-made features, or natural and built environments. Built and Natural Environments- Activity packet ideal for Distance Learning Encourage your students to take a closer look at their environment through this learning pack for grades 1-2. A clickable image has links to online videos, quizzes, puzzles and activities making it ideal for use with Google Slides should you want to upload it for your class. The story of Lester and Clyde is used as the teaching focuse for a natural environment that becomes damaged through human intervention Built Environments: Built environments are areas that are created for people, by people. They are used for human activity. Built environments can be different sizes, like a large city or a small house. Built environments can include: homes schools shops factories towns roads Natural Environments: Natural environment are all living and non-living things that occur naturally on Earth. Natural environments can include: trees oceans seasons mountains rivers rainforests.Teaching Notes Key Inquiry Question What are the different features of places? How can we care for places? Overview •Students learn about the natural, managed and constructed features of places. •They observe, identify and describe these features within their school and at a local level. Curriculum Outcomes The natural, managed and constructed features of places, their location, how they change and how they can be cared for Draw simple conclusions based on discussions, observations and information displayed in pictures and texts Interpret data and information displayed in pictures and texts Reflect on learning to propose how to care for places and sites that are important or significant What others are saying about this resource “Great recourse for online learning and in class” “A great supplement to online learning and our unit.” “Lots of good little activities to complete during my HASS unit.” This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase multiple licenses. Thank you :) #salesbythesea

The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince readers to share your opinion or take a particular action. To try and make your readers agree with your opinion, you build an argument based on the logical appeals of reason and evidence. You may also add emotional appeals to persuade your readers and support claims. An emotional appeal tries to use a reader’s fears, hopes, wishes, or sense of fairness to sway their opinion. In order for students to become effective persuasive writers, it’s important they investigate how purpose will influence the persuasive strategies they use in their writing. Start by reviewing the different purposes of persuasive writing as a class. Analyze persuasive texts, or other forms of media, and then identify the purpose for the text. This resource has everything you need to teach persuasive text and the topic of Animals welfare, petting and all things animal!!! through scaffolds, amazing images and teaching notes. What is included in this resource? There is a PowerPoint version for you to use on the IWB and a PDF to print for student use. 94 pages in each Teaching notes and explanation of features of this text type Templates to scaffold writing and brainstorm ideas P.E,E.L strategy Using the senses Grammar and Syntax to use in persuasive writing What people are saying about this product My students and I used this for research before helping our 1st grade pals with a much smaller version. They used it to organize themselves. A fantastic resource! Thank you! Great resource for teaching persuasive writing. students loved it. Wonderful resource to help students write a more complex persuasive piece. Great visuals and student support. If you liked this you may also like some of these 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 :)

Themed Worksheets Ideal for Time Fillers, Extension Tasks, Daily Plan , Personal Journal …… perfect for Substitute and Supply Relief Teachers, or for you to leave for your students to work on if you are away from class. Middle to Upper Primary Topic Me Animals Space Toys Oceans Monsters Dinosaurs Zoos Fairy Tales Environment Recycling Superheroes About this resource This collection of cross themed units will be an asset to any primary teacher’s toolkit. Activities embrace Blooms taxonomy with a variety of activities and learning styles in order to suit the needs of the children in your care. These can be used by Supply Relief Teachers to supplement activities at a short notice if needed. Children can select a task or task that resonates with them to complete and share with their classmates. Black line masters are provided for supplementary tasks if you need them. For a longer block of time, you may like to encourage your students to choose more than one activity, use in personal journals, golden hour or as homework extension tasks. Minimum materials are required to implement these activities, and technology is included as an option in some activities. You will receive a zip file with 2 PDF files 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 :)

over 300 pages of printable resources and templates to add to your teaching resource kit I am so excited to have collaborated with some respected and talented resource makers who have given permission for full versions of some of their resources to be included in this E Book. Please take the time to check out the other wonderful resources that they have available online to help build your Relief Teaching Kit to be the ULTIMATE ‘bag of tricks’, guaranteed to impress both schools and students alike. Printable resources are included in a single bundle for ease of printing (print on single side only if you are going to laminate)- over 300 items to print for your Ultimate Teaching bag of tricks! Animal picture cards, puzzles and suggested games to play with them. Available in PDF and in Power Point Place Value Cards Numeral cards and games Sight word cards Comic templates Writing genre scaffolds Feedback templates Blank Game boards Fast Finishing ideas and extension activities Activities for Numeracy Activities for Literacy Classroom management and organisation Planning Templates

Flow Chart Graphic Organizer Clipart Set and PowerPoint Presentation. 5 pieces of clip art in a pack or bundle for your worksheets or educational resources. All images are 3 DPI with a transparent background so can be layered onto presentations easily. Ideas for using these graphics are included Idea 1- Make a copy to the PowerPoint provided so that you always have a master copy. Copy and paste the png files on the slides, resize as needed. To use in a new PowerPoint presentation, you can also use the 4 templates provided. See example provided Idea 2 -Integrate the PowerPoint features like “insert shape” “arrange vertically or horizontally” if you want your clipart to face in the opposite direction. Insert symbols, equations, smart and word art to add variety to your presentations. Idea 3- Change the shape of lines using the shape outline formatting tool, other shape effects include shadow, glow, 3D bevel, soft edges or reflection. Include pictures from your computer or from the selection provided by PowerPoint search engine. Images are in PNG format with a transparent background (there aren’t white areas around the edge) so they can be dropped into your documents easily, and layered with text or other images. Includes: 5 graphic organizer Templates and PowerPoint Presentation with additional graphics to incorporate into your presentations. See the preview for more information. TOU THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER MAY: •Make copies for the purchaser’s classroom, including homeschooling or tutoring. •Send home with students, email to students. •post on a password protected site for your students’ use. •Make one copy for backup purposes, but not with intent to redistribute. •Share the cover image only on blog posts and social media provided there is both credit given to myself with a link back to my teachers pay teachers store. THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER MAY NOT: •Claim this work as their own, alter the files in any way, or remove the copyright. •Share part or all of this product with others. •repackage, sell, or give away part or all of this product to others. •Offer or share part or all of this product anywhere on the internet as a download or copy including, but not limited to, personal sites or school sites that are on a page that is open to the public, sharing google drive links with others that are not your students or their family, internet or email sharing groups, news lists, shared databases, open education resource groups such as amazon inspire. •Use on commercial sites such as Outschool.

Do you struggle to get your students to write creatively in your literacy sessions? -This resource is designed to encourage reluctant writers to create their own characters using templates and scaffolds to help build vocabulary and utilise the senses and incorporate them into their writing. -The blank faces give students the opportunity to be creative with their characters and explore emotions, alongside heroes and villains. Encourage them to break with traditional stories and gender -Sterotyping… make the princess the villain in your story, or create an angry cinderalla…who is not at all happy about being treated the way that she is that she starts to think about revenge. -Students can have great fun with these activities, and creative with their drawings. This results often in often funny and engaging stories which students love to share with their peers. Enjoy this resources, and be sure to look for the other scaffolded writing resources that I have available in store. What people are saying about this resource Great way to work on creative writing! Love that it can be on the computer or printed out to address all learning styles and needs!!! My own kids are having fun with this. I can’t wait to do it with my students next year when I do our Fractured Fairy Tales Unit. My students loved this interactive resource. It was rigorous enough and met the standard. My students loved this resource so helpful for their understanding of what they needed to do. Thank you; Helps my daughter to be inspired to write creative stories. If you enjoyed this resource, then you may like to look at these resources What is covered in this resource? Beautiful images with a list of suggested vocabulary -Sentence Starters -Templates to scaffold writing ideas -Positive and Negative character trait list -Beggining, middle , end planning sheet -Character Trait Planner -Character planning sheet and checklist (11 characters to choose from) -Blank Characters for coloring Please download the preview and watch the video to view a sample of the included pages. 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 :)