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Anzac Day, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day – Poetry in a Pocket
A creative way to present some poetry on war remembrance days such as:
♦ Anzac Day
♦ Remembrance Day
♦ Armistice Day
♦ Memorial Day
♦ Veterans Day
Write the acrostic poem in the square and then cut it out. Fold the pocket template and glue the poem in centre, under the flaps.
Template Options:
♦ Acrostic Poem – 8 templates to choose from (see list below).
♦ Ode of Remembrance – this is not a writing activity, it is just a copy of the poem that students can glue in and learn.
♦ ‘Thank you for …’ – write a list of things you appreciate about the men/women who serve in the military.
♦ Blank – decide on your own writing (or drawing) activity.
The Acrostic Poem Templates:
MILITARY
SOLDIER
WAR VETERAN
WAR
REMEMBER
ANZAC DAY
ANZAC COVE
GALLIPOLI
Approximate size (once folded): 9cm x 8.5cm.
Two Paper Sizes:
♦ A4 paper size
♦ Letter paper size
Please note that with the letter size paper, the pocket template is on one piece of paper and the square that gets glued in the middle is on another piece of paper (4 squares per sheet).
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Star Art – Templates – Set A
Fun With Lines. Dotty templates to create 4 different stars. Simply draw straight lines connecting the dots on the templates and wonderful designs with appear … such fun!
Included:
♦ 4 different star templates
♦ Example stars – black lines
♦ Exampe stars - coloured
♦ Easy-to-follow instructions (with images)
The Process:
♦ Draw the lines.
♦ Colour your artwork.
♦ Cut the artwork out around the circle.
♦ Display the stars.
The Instructions:
I have provided step-by-step instructions that show you how to complete the artwork. Each step is on one page with concise, kid-friendly instructions and an image. Print them out or display via a data projector – a great way for your students to self-check and manage their own learning. (Plus it will save you from having to answer millions of “Is this right?” questions!)
The Practise Part:
At the bottom of 2 of the templates there is a section to practise ruling the lines and getting the hang of the patterns before attempting it on the actual template.
The artwork looks tricky …. but it is actually very simple!
Skill enhancement: ruling straight lines with precision.
Keywords: parabolic curves, string art, line art, geometry, math, ruler, straight lines, star, space, galaxy,
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Secret Code Wheel - Valentine's Day - Alphabet (jumbled)
A super-fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Make these secret code wheels and use them to write a secret message/card for someone special.
Included:
♦ 15 templates (different pictures in each wheel).
♦ Teacher notes.
♦ Joke – for your students to decipher using their code wheel.
♦ Writing template – for your students to write a secret message on.
♦ 2 card templates – for your students to write a secret message in.
Pictures on the inner wheels:
Furry love monster, cupcake, cupcake with sign, heart (dotty), heart (concentric), heart (zig-zag), heart (stripes), heart (scalloped edge), flower, tree with hearts, bee, bee mine, bear, lovebug, frog.
What you need:
All you need is a split pin (otherwise known as a brad pin), or alternatively just use a push-pin and attach it to a pin board or something soft like an eraser. They work fine with paper if you don’t have a supply of card.
This template:
This template has the upper case alphabet on the outer wheel and the lower case alphabet (jumbled) on the inner wheel.
Other templates that are available from my TES store:
Alphabet and Symbol
Blank Template
Alphabet and alphabet (ordered)
Alphabet and number (ordered)
Alphabet and number (jumbled)
You can also purchase all 6 templates as a 'bundle' for a heavily discounted price.
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Valentine's Day - Secret Code Wheel - blank template
A super-fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Make these secret code wheels and use them to write a secret message/card for someone special.
Included:
♦ 15 templates (different pictures in each wheel).
♦ Teacher notes.
♦ Writing template – for your students to write a secret message on.
♦ 2 card templates – for your students to write a secret message in.
Pictures on the inner wheels:
Furry love monster, cupcake, cupcake with sign, heart (dotty), heart (concentric), heart (zig-zag), heart (stripes), heart (scalloped edge), flower, tree with hearts, bee, bee mine, bear, lovebug, frog.
What you need:
All you need is a split pin (otherwise known as a brad pin), or alternatively just use a push-pin and attach it to a pin board or something soft like an eraser. They work fine with paper if you don’t have a supply of card.
This template:
This template is blank. Your students will need to write the alphabet on the outer wheel, and something on the inner wheel (alphabet, numbers, symbols).
Other templates that are available on my TES store:
Alphabet and Symbol
Alphabet and alphabet (ordered)
Alphabet and alphabet (jumbled)
Alphabet and number (ordered)
Alphabet and number (jumbled)
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Secret Code Wheel - Valentine's Day - (numbers ordered)
A super-fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Make these secret code wheels and use them to write a secret message/card for someone special.
Included:
♦ 15 templates (different pictures in each wheel).
♦ Teacher notes.
♦ Joke – for your students to decipher using their code wheel.
♦ Writing template – for your students to write a secret message on.
♦ 2 card templates – for your students to write a secret message in.
Pictures on the inner wheels:
Furry love monster, cupcake, cupcake with sign, heart (dotty), heart (concentric), heart (zig-zag), heart (stripes), heart (scalloped edge), flower, tree with hearts, bee, bee mine, bear, lovebug, frog.
What you need:
All you need is a split pin (otherwise known as a brad pin), or alternatively just use a push-pin and attach it to a pin board or something soft like an eraser. They work fine with paper if you don’t have a supply of card.
This template:
This template has the alphabet on the outer wheel and numbers (ordered) on the inner wheel.
Other templates that are available from my TES store:
Alphabet and Symbol
Blank Template
Alphabet and alphabet (ordered)
Alphabet and alphabet (jumbled)
Alphabet and number (jumbled)
You can also purchase the 'bundle' for a heavily discounted price. The bundle includes all 6 different code breaking templates.
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Secret Code Wheel - Valentine's Day - (numbers jumbled)
A super-fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Make these secret code wheels and use them to write a secret message/card for someone special.
Included:
♦ 15 templates (different pictures in each wheel).
♦ Teacher notes.
♦ Joke – for your students to decipher using their code wheel.
♦ Writing template – for your students to write a secret message on.
♦ 2 card templates – for your students to write a secret message in.
Pictures on the inner wheels:
Furry love monster, cupcake, cupcake with sign, heart (dotty), heart (concentric), heart (zig-zag), heart (stripes), heart (scalloped edge), flower, tree with hearts, bee, bee mine, bear, lovebug, frog.
What you need:
All you need is a split pin (otherwise known as a brad pin), or alternatively just use a push-pin and attach it to a pin board or something soft like an eraser. They work fine with paper if you don’t have a supply of card.
This template:
This template has the alphabet on the outer wheel and numbers (jumbled) on the inner wheel.
Other templates available from my TES store:
Alphabet and Symbol
Blank Template
Alphabet and alphabet (ordered)
Alphabet and alphabet (jumbled)
Alphabet and number (ordered)
You can also purchase all 6 resources as a 'bundle' for a heavily discounted price.
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Secret Code Wheel - Valentine's Day - (alphabet - ordered)
A super-fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Make these secret code wheels and use them to write a secret message/card for someone special.
Included:
♦ 15 templates (different pictures in each wheel).
♦ Teacher notes.
♦ Joke – for your students to decipher using their code wheel.
♦ Writing template – for your students to write a secret message on.
♦ 2 card templates – for your students to write a secret message in.
Pictures on the inner wheels:
Furry love monster, cupcake, cupcake with sign, heart (dotty), heart (concentric), heart (zig-zag), heart (stripes), heart (scalloped edge), flower, tree with hearts, bee, bee mine, bear, lovebug, frog.
What you need:
All you need is a split pin (otherwise known as a brad pin), or alternatively just use a push-pin and attach it to a pin board or something soft like an eraser. They work fine with paper if you don’t have a supply of card.
This template:
This template has the upper case alphabet on the outer wheel and the lower case alphabet (both ordered) on the inner wheel.
Other templates available from my TES store:
Alphabet and Symbol
Blank Template
Alphabet and alphabet (jumbled)
Alphabet and number (ordered)
Alphabet and number (jumbled)
You can also purchase all 6 templates as a 'bundle' for a heavily discounted price.
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Valentine's Day - Secret Code Wheel - alphabet and symbols
A super-fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Make these secret code wheels and use them to write a secret message/card for someone special.
Included:
♦ 15 templates (different pictures in each wheel).
♦ Teacher notes.
♦ Joke – for your students to decipher using their code wheel.
♦ Writing template – for your students to write a secret message on.
♦ 2 card templates – for your students to write a secret message in.
Pictures on the inner wheels:
Furry love monster, cupcake, cupcake with sign, heart (dotty), heart (concentric), heart (zig-zag), heart (stripes), heart (scalloped edge), flower, tree with hearts, bee, bee mine, bear, lovebug, frog.
What you need:
All you need is a split pin (otherwise known as a brad pin), or alternatively just use a push-pin and attach it to a pin board or something soft like an eraser. They work fine with paper if you don’t have a supply of card.
This template:
This template has the alphabet on the outer wheel and symbols on the inner wheel.
Other templates that are available from my TES store:
Blank Template
Alphabet and alphabet (ordered)
Alphabet and alphabet (jumbled)
Alphabet and number (ordered)
Alphabet and number (jumbled)
All of the templates are also available as a 'bundle' for a heavily discounted price.
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Facts about New Zealand – Flag Craft
A great way to learn about New Zealand / Aotearoa.
2 Different Options:
♦ Flags with facts.
♦ Flags with a blank side (write your own fact, draw a picture, etc).
There are 30 different facts to (hopefully!) enable each of your students to have a different fact.
Two flags per A4 size paper.
Finished flag size is approximately 13.5cm x 7cm.
Use a wooden skewer (or something like a drinking straw) to make the flagpole.
Examples of the Facts:
♦ The Māori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa. This word means “Land of the Long White Cloud."
♦ New Zealand has many volcanoes. This is because it is located on the edge of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
♦ Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mount Everest in 1953, was a New Zealander.
♦ The biggest city in New Zealand is Auckland. The capital city is Wellington.
♦ New Zealand is home to the heaviest insect in the world, the Giant Weta.
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The Treaty of Waitangi - Flip Flap Booklet
This is a booklet that covers some basic information about The Treaty of Waitangi:
♦ WHAT - what is it?
♦ WHO - who signed it?
♦ WHEN - when was it signed?
♦ WHERE - where was it signed?
♦ WHY - why was it necessary?
There are four different flag options for the cover page:
♦ United Tribes Flag
♦ Union Jack
♦ Current NZ Flag
♦ Tino Rangatiratanga
There are three different versions:
♦ Pages with text.
♦ Blank pages – picture of flag with the words ‘The Treaty of Waitangi’ on the cover.
♦ Blank pages – picture of flag with the words ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ on the cover.
The blank templates give you and your students freedom to write and/or draw whatever you wish. It is a great publishing option for independent research.
Please note that this is a very basic outline of the who, what, when, where and why. It is difficult to condense such a huge topic into a few brief sentences, but it is a great starting point for further discussion/research, etc.
Each booklet is made from one piece of A4 paper.
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Strategy Board Games for Critical Thinking
This is a set of 10 board games that work on STRATEGY rather than CHANCE.
The only equipment you need is counters/markers.
Provided in both colour and black/white.
Easy-to-follow instructions are written on the game boards.
All games are for 2 players.
These games develop skills such as:
♦ strategic thinking
♦ logical thinking
♦ spatial perception
♦ planning ahead
♦ social interaction (not played on a screen!)
Games:
♦ Spiralin’
♦ Slide it!
♦ Sandwich
♦ Choices
♦ Pretwa
♦ Block
♦ Len Choa
♦ Nine Holes
♦ Tapatan
♦ Nine Field Kono
Designed on A4 size paper.
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Rugby Poetry Writing
A fun poetry writing resource for your students to use when looking at the sport of RUGBY. Great to use during sport studies or times such as the Rugby World Cup.
Two oval (rugby ball shaped) pieces of paper are stapled together at the top. The bottom piece displays the poem and the top piece has a player outline for your students to draw their favourite player. (Your students could also use this to design a new team uniform). I consider the body outline to be generic enough for male or female rugby players to be drawn.
TYPES OF POEMS:
Diamante Poem (x2 : long - 7 lines; short - 5 lines)
Cinquain Poem
Haiku Poem
INCLUDED:
Poem Framework (charts showing the structure of each poem)
Cover Page and Poem Templates
Examples of poems
Blank oval shape (not needed, but included as an option for you)
COVER PAGES:
There are 3 different cover pages to choose from.
The word ‘RUGBY’ displayed in the border
Plain border
No border
Designed on A4 size paper.
FREE BONUS TEMPLATES INCLUDED:
Haiku - Bookmark
Diamante - Square
THE POEM STRUCTURES:
Haiku - title, 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables
Cinquain - 1 noun, 2 adjectives, 3 verbs, 4 word phrase, 1 synonym
Diamante (a) - 1 noun, 2 adjectives, 3 verbs, 2 adjectives, 1 synonym
Diamante (b) - 1 noun, 2 adjectives, 3 verbs, 4 word phrase, 3 verbs, 2 adjectives, 1 synonym
Check out my store for more RUGBY resources.
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Anzac Day, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day - Diamante Poetry Writing
A poetry writing activity for your students that can be used for war remembrance days such as:
♦ Anzac Day
♦ Remembrance Day
♦ Armistice Day
♦ Veterans Day
The Diamante Poem looks at nouns, verbs, adjectives and synonyms/antonyms.
This resource contains 2 different frameworks for your students to use.
Included in this Resource:
♦ 2x framework charts
♦ Example poems for both of the frameworks
♦ 15 different publishing templates.
Provided in 2 Paper Sizes:
♦ A4 size paper
♦ Letter size paper
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Anzac Day, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day - Acrostic Poetry Writing (Bunting)
A poetry writing activity for your students that can be used for war remembrance days such as:
♦ Anzac Day
♦ Remembrance Day
♦ Armistice Day
♦ Memorial Day
♦ Veterans Day
Write the acrostic poem, add colour, cut and display as bunting.
Simply trim the flap off if you don’t want to display it as bunting.
There are 5 different styles of poppy headers for each of the words listed below. (80 different templates altogether).
The 16 Words:
SOLDIER
PLATOON
BATTLE
REMEMBER
POPPIES
SACRIFICE
MILITARY
CONFLICT
TRENCHES
WEAPONRY
VETERAN
FREEDOM
WAR
PEACE
ANZAC DAY (for NZ and Australian classrooms)
GALLIPOLI (for NZ and Australian classrooms)
Provided in 2 Paper Sizes:
♦ A4 paper size
♦ Letter paper size
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MATARIKI – Flip Flap Booklet
A fun booklet for your students to make when celebrating and learning about the Māori New Year. Various templates to suit your students.
Each booklet is made from one piece of A4 paper.
Write, colour, cut and staple.
Option A - with text:
This template has text with 24 missing words. Each of the missing words shows the first letter. For example: 'Matariki is a c_______ of s______" (cluster/stars). Answers are included. The pages include information about:
♦ WHAT - what is Matariki?
♦ WHO - who celebrates Matariki?
♦ WHEN - when is Matariki celebrated?
♦ WHERE - where is the Matariki star cluster?
♦ WHY - why is Matariki celebrated? (past and present)
Option B - write your own text:
This template is blank for your students to write their own information. There are 2 sets of templates – lined and unlined pages. The only page with writing on it is the cover page.
Cover Pages
There are 12 different cover pages for each set of templates.
♦ 5 female images.
♦ 5 male images.
♦ Māori pattern.
♦ Plain (No picture, just the word ‘Matariki’ and a space to write your name)
Included:
♦ Teacher notes
♦ 12 templates – with text (fill in the missing words)
♦ Answer page
♦ 12 templates – blank with lines for writing
♦ 12 templates – blank with no lines
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The Treaty of Waitangi – Thought Bubbles
Templates for your students to record possible thoughts that these people may have been thinking regarding the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Key Competency – Thinking from another person’s perspective.
Two Formats:
♦ Circles
♦ Ovals
Pictures:
♦ 5 men
♦ 5 women
All of the pictures are of Māori people (traditional and colonial dress).
The words are written in Māori language - Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
These look great coloured, cut out and displayed on the wall.
The circles are approximately 18 cm in diameter when cut and the ovals are the size of an A4 page.
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Matariki Art
Celebrate the Māori New Year by creating some gorgeous artwork that looks great displayed on your classroom wall.
The names of the 9 stars of Matariki are repeated within the circle frame. Use coloured pencils or watercolour paints to draw and decorate a star. Various templates are provided to suit your learners, along with 4 coloured examples.
Included:
♦ 4 x examples - 4 different patterned stars.
♦ 4 x blank templates, each with different fonts – draw and decorate your own star.
♦ 4 x templates with patterned stars (different star on each one) – just add colour.
♦ 4x templates with blank stars (same outline star, different font on each one) – add patterns and colour.
Designed on A4 size paper.
Approximate size of outer circle: 18cm x 18cm.
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Matariki - Paper Lantern Craft
Celebrate the Māori New Year with this fun craft activity.
There are 6 different templates for you and your students to select from. Each template has the heading ‘Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou’ (Happy New Year) and a decorative panel at the base. Students add their own creative touch to the middle section.
There is also one template that just has the heading (no decorative panel at the base).
Use the handle template, or just cut strips of paper to cut down on photocopying.
Designed on A4 size paper.
Information and easy-to-follow instructions are included.
These templates can also be used during the Christmas season.
Happy New Year!
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Rugby Activity Sheets
A large set of print-and-go activity sheets for use during a topic study of RUGBY or for when special events such as the Rugby World Cup are on.
DESIGNING ACTIVITIES:
Rugby uniform (various templates)
Rugby boot
Rugby ball
Water bottle
Hoodie
Jacket and Puffer Jacket
Trophy
Scarf, beanie and gloves
Flag
Supporter sign
Postage stamp
WRITING ACTIVITIES
Interview questions
Text
Email
View from the grandstand
Would you rather play …
Did you know …
Argument writing (4 different statements)
Newspaper article writing - (10 different photos, plus blank template)
Designed on A4 size paper.
Suitable for any classroom around the world as they are not country/team specific.
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New Zealand Flags - Activity Templates
A variety of templates that can be used when learning about topics such as …
♦ Waitangi Day / The Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi
♦ New Zealand
♦ New Zealand history
♦ Flags
The 4 Flags Included in this Resource:
♦ Flag of the United Tribes of NZ – the first national flag, adopted in 1834.
♦ Union Jack – NZ’s flag after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
♦ New Zealand Flag – formally adopted in 1902.
♦ Tino Rangatiratanga (National Māori Flag) – launched shortly before Waitangi Day in 1990.
The Activity Templates:
♦ Large templates (on A4 size paper)
♦ Flag on a Stick – colour the flag on the front and write/draw on the back (or leave it blank). Attach to a stick (eg wooden skewer or drinking straw) by folding in half and gluing the front and back together.
♦ Flag Booklet – colour the flag on the cover and write on the 3 pages. Staple together.
♦ Trifold – colour the flags and write about them. Does not include the Union Jack.
♦ Diorama – colour the flag and write about it.
♦ Flip-Flap – colour the flags and heading, cut and fold, glue to a blank piece of A4 paper, lift the flag flaps and write underneath.
♦ Writing template – colour the flag and write about it.
♦ Graphic organiser – colour the flag and write about it.
♦ Blank templates – for the activities mentioned above but your students will draw the flag themselves. These templates could also be used for designing a new NZ flag or a flag for your classroom or school.
*** Each activity comes with templates for all 4 flags (except for the Trifold).
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