We’re in the closing weeks of summer holidays in Australia and lots of teachers are planning their upcoming year. 25 Aussie teacher-authors have compiled this free Back to School Sampler to help out. Click the link or picture above to pop over to Oz Curriculum HQ’s Teachers Pay Teachers store and download it. Even if you […]
Find and Trace Capital Letters
Tracing is a great way for little ones to practice writing if they’re just starting out or to help them learn proper formation. They’ll find all the capital letters in this free ice age printable! To prepare Click the link to download this Find and Trace Capital Letters printable. Print off the colour or black […]
Find and Trace the Alphabet
If you’re looking for a fun twist to practice reading and writing the alphabet you’ve come to the right place! What do you need? Just download this printable HERE, then print it off and you’re ready to go! How to use Encourage your child to trace the letters alphabetically, they can use the alphabet strip […]
4 Free Hot Chocolate Readers
Does the thought of hot chocolate make you feel good? Here are some lovely readers to give your kids that warm cozy feeling! Two versions Words: this version uses cocoa powder, sugar, water and milk. It uses simple words to make it more possible for beginner readers to feel like they can ‘read’ it successfully. […]
Digraphs: Th- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Digraphs occur when we put two sounds together to create one new sound. Actually, ‘th’ is used 2 ways… without sound as in ‘think’ and with sound as in ‘them.’ This word wheel focuses on quiet th- words. This activity is part of a series of free literacy and math printables to have on hand […]
Digraphs: Sh- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Normally I only do 1 post each month for our when you only have a minute series, but since posting the digraph ch- last week, I thought it should be quickly followed up with sh- words. So here is a free sh- word wheel for your kids to enjoy! What you need You’ll need scissors […]
Digraphs: Ch- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Digraphs are formed when 2 letters come together to make 1 sound and they’re important to grasp confidently. For this month’s When You Only Have A Minute printable we’re focusing on ch- words. What you need Download this free Ch-Words printable. You’ll also need scissors and a brad / split pin / paper fastener to […]
Alphabet Flash Cards
Learning the alphabet and gaining confidence with beginning sounds is such an amazing turning point for children. It’s like grasping the key to a great mystery. Children see text all around them so learning to decipher that text can be very exciting! Alphabet flash cards can be a helpful tool as children go through the […]
How to Prepare an Effective End-of-Year Class Performance
Anyone who has worked with me will tell you that I believe strongly in the benefits of performance for young children. When done effectively it motivates, engages and excites children over many weeks and increases the energy in the classroom. It teaches them the value of perseverance and practice. It develops their ability to work […]
Essential Pre-Writing Skills: Visual Discrimination
Visual discrimination is an essential skill to be a successful reader and writer. Children need to be able to distinguish between letters that look similar in order to understand that these slight differences cause a change in meaning. For eg, dog and bog mean very different things and yet there’s only one small difference between […]