Im not the creator of these learning styles - there is lots of literature and evidence online about these styles and which are more popular than others. Some literature authors state there are only four main ways; some say seven; I even read somewhere about nine. These seven are ones that I have worked from this year over 2021 and placed my students into. I always ask parents when students start where they think their students might prefer. Download this pdf chart if you feel this might help you unpack the learning styles of your students too! 
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This can be easier said than done as students quite often chop and change in their play during their play. For example, while observing two students play last term, these two started off as parallel play. They were playing with the car toys parallel to each other; with no engagement or interaction with each other. One student then went off to play with the dinosaurs (solitary play) and the other student simply was an onlooker - watched them play but didn't join in. Then one of these students got out the magnetics and they both were then engaged in cooperative play. Students can switch and change where they need to and for the play that benefits them. 
Its definitely something to think about... What type of play are your students engaging with? What type of activities promote which type of play in your classroom? Can you easily spot students that are unoccupied or as an onlooker in play? What could you do for them? Check out some of my other playful learning blog posts or resources below!
I've tried a few different recipes at home for playdough and this one has been mine (and my daughters) favourite. Super simple and it was ready in about 10 minutes! Could whip up a few different colour and scent batches for a provocation or to add to your sensory play! Download the pdf with instructions here!
Updated to include both lower case and upper case letters depending on the letter tiles and things you might have available in your classroom. Download it here so you can use this in your classroom too!
In this fact file poster pack there are six posters students can use to access and learning information. These could be displayed on a wall chart, poster file display, or interactive resource for student use. These are free to download and use!
This term my class is learning about dinosaurs - so I wanted to create a learning experience where students can interact with a dinosaur through augmented reality. Of course we could watch a video and explore learning that way. But this takes it a whole other level of fun and amazingness! My students will colour and design their dinosaur before I model and show them the experience using QuiverVision. My example model below shows you how it brings it to life - the dinosaur even makes noises and you can hear it stomping around the paper. 
Visit their website for more information and teacher resource packs with activities for your classroom! It really is so much fun and takes technology to new places with your students!
You can even extend your students to using the template on Seesaw (as pictured below left) or used in writing lessons with guided teaching. I love the opportunities this allows for students to build on scaffolded knowledge; so they aren't completely stumped but also being extended. Download the freebie and also full resources below to use these in your classroom!
Animal Writing Templates (beginners with sentence frames)
NZ$0.00
Animal Writing Templates (beginners with sentence frames) These templates are a grea scaffold for junior students who are looking at animal report writing. These come in two variations:
Animals included are:
Use these in writing time either with teacher instruction, or independently! There are 22 pages in this resource. Animal (and Insect) Report Writing
NZ$5.00
Animal (and Insect) Report Writing This resource is a great addition to your classroom writing programme for teaching animal and insect writing. It has materials that might be beneficial to your students and classroom set up when introducing or teaching letters. This pack includes: -animal report writing cover sheet explaining what animal or insect report writing is -anchor charts to unpack each part of animal report writing -teacher model with prompts -teacher model -animal report writing templates -insect report writing templates -New Zealand animal and report writing templates -animal and insect report writing success criteria slip These could be used as whole class resources, table prompts and a wall display for your classrooms. This resource has 105 pages in it. Dinosaur Report Writing
NZ$5.50
Dinosaur Report Writing This resource is a great addition to your classroom writing programme for teaching dinosaur report writing. It has materials that might be beneficial to your students and classroom set up when introducing or teaching how to write a report. This pack includes: -dinosaur report writing cover sheet explaining what dinosaur report writing is -anchor charts to unpack each part of dinosaur report writing e.g. diet, habitat, life cycle -dinosaur posters in colour and black and white -dinosaur fact posters in colour and black and white The dinosaurs posters specifically described are:
-general report writing templates that can be used for research or publishing. These are generalised without specific titles or dinosaur names -specific dinosaur report writing templates
These could be used as whole class resources, table prompts and a wall display for your classrooms. This resource has 157 pages in it. I've been working on lots of new resources for teachers in a variety of different area. Find them below to navigate, view and purchase what could work in your classroom. Phonics resources - check out my new phonics packs that are a great introduction for your classroom and phonics learning. Buy them individually or in a bundle! 
Phonics Pack 1
NZ$7.00
Phonics Pack 1 This phonics pack 1 is a great introduction to using structured literacy in your classroom. No matter what books or phonics programme you are using to support structured literacy in your classroom; this pack will help reinforce those learning concepts you are covering. This pack can be used in whole class teaching, small group teaching, buddy lessons and individual for students. This Pack 1 covers /m/ /s/ /f/ /a/ /t/ /c/ /p/ /i/ sounds. Included in this pack is: Teaching powerpoint show to cover:
*This is perfect for whole class teaching and can be used on TV display for all your students to practice. Teaching powerpoint in pdf form too Spin and cover games: Spin and cover either the picture with the first sound or a word including the spun sound What’s the sound game: Roll the dice and move across the board saying the first sound of the picture you land on Decode & Blend game: Roll the dice and move across the board sounding out the word you land on Circle the sound activity: Circle the first sound that matches the image on the card Initial sound follow up worksheets: Follow up worksheets that can be completed during or after the learning that is going on Flashcards or teaching cards: Use these for individual practice to give students This comes in a zip file so you will need the correct software to unzip the file. It will then have all four parts of the resource. The powerpoint show is only a powerpoint show in (ppsx file) and can not be converted to powerpoint or slides due to the format it has been saved in. This ensures the animations are in place and can run successfully. 
Phonics Pack 2
NZ$7.00
Phonics Pack 2 This phonics pack 2 is a great introduction to using structured literacy in your classroom. No matter what books or phonics programme you are using to support structured literacy in your classroom; this pack will help reinforce those learning concepts you are covering. This pack can be used in whole class teaching, small group teaching, buddy lessons and individual for students. This Pack 2 covers /d/ /g/ /n/ /b/ /l/ /v/ /o/ /h/ sounds. Included in this pack is: Teaching powerpoint show to cover:
*This is perfect for whole class teaching and can be used on TV display for all your students to practice. Teaching powerpoint in pdf form too Spin and cover games: Spin and cover either the picture with the first sound or a word including the spun sound What’s the sound game: Roll the dice and move across the board saying the first sound of the picture you land on Decode & Blend game: Roll the dice and move across the board sounding out the word you land on Circle the sound activity: Circle the first sound that matches the image on the card Initial sound follow up worksheets: Follow up worksheets that can be completed during or after the learning that is going on Flashcards or teaching cards: Use these for individual practice to give students This comes in a zip file so you will need the correct software to unzip the file. It will then have all four parts of the resource. The powerpoint show is only a powerpoint show in (ppsx file) and can not be converted to powerpoint or slides due to the format it has been saved in. This ensures the animations are in place and can run successfully. 
Phonics Pack 3
NZ$7.00
Phonics Pack 3 This phonics pack 3 is a great introduction to using structured literacy in your classroom. No matter what books or phonics programme you are using to support structured literacy in your classroom; this pack will help reinforce those learning concepts you are covering. This pack can be used in whole class teaching, small group teaching, buddy lessons and individual for students. This Pack 3 covers /j/ /u/ /w/ /x/ /k/ /qu/ /e/ /r/ /z/ /y/ sounds. Included in this pack is: Teaching powerpoint show to cover:
*This is perfect for whole class teaching and can be used on TV display for all your students to practice. Teaching powerpoint in pdf form too Spin and cover games: Spin and cover either the picture with the first sound or a word including the spun sound What’s the sound game: Roll the dice and move across the board saying the first sound of the picture you land on Decode & Blend game: Roll the dice and move across the board sounding out the word you land on Snakes and ladders game Circle the sound activity: Circle the first sound that matches the image on the card Initial sound follow up worksheets: Follow up worksheets that can be completed during or after the learning that is going on Flashcards or teaching cards: Use these for individual practice to give students This comes in a zip file so you will need the correct software to unzip the file. It will then have all four parts of the resource. The powerpoint show is only a powerpoint show in (ppsx file) and can not be converted to powerpoint or slides due to the format it has been saved in. This ensures the animations are in place and can run successfully. 
Phonics Pack 4
NZ$7.00
Phonics Pack 4 This phonics pack 4 is a great introduction to using structured literacy in your classroom. No matter what books or phonics programme you are using to support structured literacy in your classroom; this pack will help reinforce those learning concepts you are covering. This pack can be used in whole class teaching, small group teaching, buddy lessons and individual for students. This Pack 4 covers /ll/ /ss/ /ff/ /zz/ /bb/ /gg/ /dd/ /tt/ sounds. Included in this pack is: Teaching powerpoint show to cover:
*This is perfect for whole class teaching and can be used on TV display for all your students to practice. Teaching powerpoint in pdf form too Spin and cover games: Spin and cover either the picture with the sound or a word including the spun sound What’s the sound game: Roll the dice and move across the board saying the sound of the picture you land on Decode & Blend game: Roll the dice and move across the board sounding out the word you land on Snakes and ladders game Fill in the sentences: Read the decodable sentences and choose the right word to match from the choices Write the word activity: Sound out the picture prompts and write them on the cards Follow up worksheets: Follow up worksheets that can be completed during or after the learning that is going on Flashcards or teaching cards: Use these for individual practice to give students This comes in a zip file so you will need the correct software to unzip the file. It will then have all four parts of the resource. The powerpoint show is only a powerpoint show in (ppsx file) and can not be converted to powerpoint or slides due to the format it has been saved in. This ensures the animations are in place and can run successfully. 
Phonics Pack Bundle (Phonics Packs 1-4)
NZ$22.40
Phonics Pack Bundle (Phonics Packs 1-4) This phonics pack bundle is a great introduction to using structured literacy in your classroom. No matter what books or phonics programme you are using to support structured literacy in your classroom; this pack will help reinforce those learning concepts you are covering. This bundle can be used in whole class teaching, small group teaching, buddy lessons and individual for students. It contains: Phonics Pack 1 - /m/ /s/ /f/ /a/ /t/ /c/ /p/ /i/ sounds. Phonics Pack 2 - /d/ /g/ /n/ /b/ /l/ /v/ /o/ /h/ sounds. Phonics Pack 3 - /j/ /u/ /w/ /x/ /k/ /qu/ /e/ /r/ /z/ /y/ sounds. Phonics Pack 4 - /ll/ /ss/ /ff/ /zz/ /bb/ /gg/ /dd/ /tt/ sounds. These come in a zip file so you will need the correct software to unzip the file. It will then have all four parts of the resource. The powerpoint show is only a powerpoint show in (ppsx file) and can not be converted to powerpoint or slides due to the format it has been saved in. This ensures the animations are in place and can run successfully. Maths resources - check out my new maths resource for your classroom! Basic facts practice sheets with a few different aspects combined; or Space themed missing number activities. 
Basic Facts Practice Sheets
NZ$5.00
Basic Facts Practice Sheets These practice sheets are a great way to reinforce key basic facts concepts for students exploring Stages 3-5 of the New Zealand Curriculum. Of course they can be used with other school curriculums or year groups depending on your students. Each practice sheets have a variety of concepts to cover and practice on one paper. There are three variations of each one for multiple times of practice should students need continued support with a particular basic facts skill. Example of skills covered: facts to 5 facts to 10 facts to 20 times table practice halves and doubles missing numbers There are 28 pages in this resource. 
Missing Numbers - Space theme
NZ$3.00
Missing Numbers - Space theme Missing number activities are a great way for students to practice number sequence counting and number identification. In each activity there are numbers missing which are replaced with pictures. Students need to work out which number is missing and fill it in on the representing picture. Included are:
Best to be laminated and used with a whiteboard pen as a wipe sheet. Or use a plastic sleeve to ensure durability. There are 28 pages in this resource. Space resources - check out my new Space themed resources. Great for themed classroom learning in your term. The 'Space in the Classroom' pack has themed activities for literacy, writing and maths! 
Space in the Classroom
NZ$5.00
Space in the Classroom This space themed pack is great a junior classroom with a Space theme. It has prompts and activities that can be incorporated into your space as provocations or activities. Included is:
These activities are best used in a junior classroom but can have aspects of it used in other classrooms depending on your focus or target. There are 84 pages in this resource
Missing Numbers - Space theme
NZ$3.00
Missing Numbers - Space theme Missing number activities are a great way for students to practice number sequence counting and number identification. In each activity there are numbers missing which are replaced with pictures. Students need to work out which number is missing and fill it in on the representing picture. Included are:
Best to be laminated and used with a whiteboard pen as a wipe sheet. Or use a plastic sleeve to ensure durability. There are 28 pages in this resource. Dinosaur resources - check out my new dinosaur report writing resource. Similar to my animal report writing; but dinosaur themed with templates, posters and more! 
Dinosaur Report Writing
NZ$5.50
Dinosaur Report Writing This resource is a great addition to your classroom writing programme for teaching dinosaur report writing. It has materials that might be beneficial to your students and classroom set up when introducing or teaching how to write a report. This pack includes: -dinosaur report writing cover sheet explaining what dinosaur report writing is -anchor charts to unpack each part of dinosaur report writing e.g. diet, habitat, life cycle -dinosaur posters in colour and black and white -dinosaur fact posters in colour and black and white The dinosaurs posters specifically described are:
-general report writing templates that can be used for research or publishing. These are generalised without specific titles or dinosaur names -specific dinosaur report writing templates
These could be used as whole class resources, table prompts and a wall display for your classrooms. This resource has 157 pages in it.
Of course everyone plans differently. But when you are new to the profession or new to a genre it can be hard to wrap your head around what to do. Enter an easy to follow LTP that has ideas to help build basic knowledge of an animal report. All of these are ideas I have trialled, used and made apart of my programme when completing an animal report; or informative report. The freebies are in a Google Folder that can be downloaded and used to support this LTP. Full animal or insect templates plus New Zealand related animals can be purchased from my full resource - see below! 
Animal (and Insect) Report Writing
NZ$5.00
Animal (and Insect) Report Writing This resource is a great addition to your classroom writing programme for teaching animal and insect writing. It has materials that might be beneficial to your students and classroom set up when introducing or teaching letters. This pack includes: -animal report writing cover sheet explaining what animal or insect report writing is -anchor charts to unpack each part of animal report writing -teacher model with prompts -teacher model -animal report writing templates -insect report writing templates -New Zealand animal and report writing templates -animal and insect report writing success criteria slip These could be used as whole class resources, table prompts and a wall display for your classrooms. This resource has 105 pages in it.
Download this freebie anchor chart below! A great introduction to the learning for your class, kiddies and wall display! Or purchase the full resource which has templates, resources and more to unpack animal reports! Even better - it includes New Zealand animals and insects!
Sensory tables are a great way to get hands on activities into your classroom or space! You can target many different areas like touch, messy play, tactile activities, using tools and more! A sensory tables can be lots of fun and using minimal things from around your house! I tend to re-use lots of materials or objects on a rotating system!
Download this freebie ebook below! Sensory Tables - 9 ideas for the Classroom (ebook)
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Sensory Tables - 9 ideas for the Classroom (ebook) This ebook unpacks how I teach and use a sensory table in my classroom. This will help give you some tips and ideas to how to get one going in your space with 9 examples of sensory prompts or provocations! This shares real-life examples of what I have set up in my classroom. Provocations, resources and ideas that I have trialled in my class. A great light read for anyone looking to get started, find tips or just see it in the classroom. This ebook has 18 pages in it; with links to resources and templates you might like to use in your journey too. Playful Learning in the Classroom (ebook)
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Playful Learning in the Classroom (ebook) This ebook unpacks how I teach and run playful learning in my classroom. Playbased learning, learning through play, play in the classroom; no matter the name this will help give you some tips and ideas to how to get going. This shares real-life examples of what I have set up in my classroom. Provocations, resources and ideas that I am trialling in my class. A great light read for anyone looking to get started, find tips or just see it in the classroom. This ebook has 36 pages in it; with links to resources and templates you might like to use in your journey too. In my class I have a designated play area. This has been a huge work in progress that has been developed over the last year. It is integrated into learning time through 'playful learning' which is my take on play based or learning through play. Each to your own name - that's what I call it! Each 2 weeks I change the shop part of my play area. This is a combination of student led and also resource led. If you don't already know I have an addiction to Kmart and the wooden toys! So since finding and purchasing more and more, I have themed the area to match the new toys I come across. These are perfect for your dramatic play area and are available for purchase! Check out my prompts below that I have designed for a play area! 
Dramatic Play Area - Cake Shop
NZ$4.00
Dramatic Play Area - Cake Shop This dramatic play area resource is great to help you set up and create a cake shop in your classroom or space. Digital resource of signs, bunting and labels to create a cake shop or area for students to play with! This resource contains 28 pages of resources to help set this up! I use this alongside the Cake shop resources from Kmart (these are not included in this resource). It includes:
Everything comes in both colour and black and white depending on your classroom set up. You could laminate these to ensure durability or simply print off and arrange in your classroom. Check out my other playful learning ideas here! 
Dramatic Play Area - Pizza Shop
NZ$4.00
Dramatic Play Area - Pizza Shop This dramatic play area resource is great to help you set up and create a pizza shop in your classroom or space. Digital resource of signs, bunting and labels to create a pizza shop or area for students to play with! This resource contains 40 pages of resources to help set this up! I use this alongside the Pizza shop resources from Kmart (these are not included in this resource). It includes:
Everything comes in both colour and black and white depending on your classroom set up. You could laminate these to ensure durability or simply print off and arrange in your classroom. Check out my other playful learning ideas here! 
Dramatic Play Area - Sushi Shop
NZ$4.00
Dramatic Play Area - Sushi Shop This dramatic play area resource is great to help you set up and create a sushi shop in your classroom or space. Digital resource of signs, bunting and labels to create a sushi shop or area for students to play with! This resource contains 36 pages of resources to help set this up! I use this alongside sushi shop resources (these are not included in this resource). It includes:
Everything comes in both colour and black and white depending on your classroom set up. You could laminate these to ensure durability or simply print off and arrange in your classroom. Check out my other playful learning ideas here! 
Dramatic Play Area - Sandwich Shop
NZ$4.00
Dramatic Play Area - Sandwich Shop This dramatic play area resource is great to help you set up and create a sandwich shop in your classroom or space. Digital resource of signs, bunting and labels to create a sandwich shop or area for students to play with! This resource contains 36 pages of resources to help set this up! I use this alongside the Sandwich shop resources from Kmart (these are not included in this resource). It includes:
Everything comes in both colour and black and white depending on your classroom set up. You could laminate these to ensure durability or simply print off and arrange in your classroom. Check out my other playful learning ideas here! 
Dramatic Play Area - Takeaway Shop
NZ$4.00
Dramatic Play Area - Takeaway Shop This dramatic play area resource is great to help you set up and create a takeaway shop in your classroom or space. Digital resource of signs, bunting and labels to create a takeaway shop or area for students to play with! This resource contains 31 pages of resources to help set this up! I use this alongside the takeaway shop resources from Kmart (these are not included in this resource). It includes:
Everything comes in both colour and black and white depending on your classroom set up. You could laminate these to ensure durability or simply print off and arrange in your classroom. Check out my other playful learning ideas here!
But never fear! I whipped up this introduction and very surface level peek into some ways Seesaw and numeracy can go together! In the holidays I will run a deeper level PLD with insight into activities; but this can get you through until then! Seesaw has opportunities to document, create, share and reflect for both teachers and students with their learning. I love the way that it can make it easier for both teachers and learners.  View the slides and watch the recording below to see a little bit more of how you can use Seesaw with numeracy! Find links to freebie templates and handouts plus other PLD recordings too on the slides below!
 A big part of our 'read to self' and 'read to someone' this year was looking at the ways we can read a book. Students were very aware that they might not be able to read the words, leaving them feeling sad and uninterested in reading. So we spent ALOT of talking about how you can read the pictures to help you make a guess or inference about what the story might be about. This freebie anchor chart might help you and your students remember how they can also read books when completing read to self or read to someone. Download it free below!
I already have free online courses that you can complete here on my online courses site! There are some around Google apps and Seesaw; now adding flipped learning to it! Check out the promo video below showing you what it comes with! |
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