In 2021, I created these decodable book creator readers that practice reading, writing, saying, decoding and encoding key sounds for structured literacy. These are free to access and kids love being able to use them on the ipads in their literacy time. These are available as links here but, I have been asked to share the little posters I made also - so find them as a download below!
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This year, I launched Planning Course Academy™️ - an online course unpacking all things planning for teachers who are looking to build their competence & confidence with planning. This has been an absolute joy to create and there has been some amazing planning progress for teachers across the globe! It will help you:
✔️ Understand what planning is & what makes it up✔️ Build insight into what informs planning ✔️ Hear tips & tricks from my classroom practice that I use every day to help your planning ✔️ Access to Planning Course Academy™ to take your planning learning further! The freebie webinar is available any time so if you're looking to delve into planning support, this is perfect for you!
Are you looking for a tool to SUPPORT learning? Are you looking for a way to ENGAGE students in learning? Are you looking for a way to make learning VISIBLE? Then use modelling books to enhance learning, provide discussion support & model the strategies or learning for students. So I created Model For Me - the mini course. A short, sharp look into modelling books, examples from my practice, my top 5 tips for setting them up & everything modelling books in between! Such an easy way to learn about something new & build confidence for your classroom practice. I even touch on digital modelling books which is great for those teachers looking to make more of a digital modelling book shift! Click over to have a look & hear more!
Check out my planning tip sheet below! Plus links to all the resources that I use for planning!
I just used a white folder from Kmart I had lying around my classroom and created a cover sheet with some inspirational quotes on the inside. Then used clear files to add in all the pictures and things that I want to reflect back on and remember. You can make one too - use my cover page below!
Use the code 'handwriting' for 20% off these resources for your classroom. Handwriting Practice Mats
NZ$4.00
Handwriting Practice Mats These handwriting mats are a great way to practice handwriting or letter formation. These could be used as a provocation or activity in your classroom to reinforce guided teaching practice. These cover letters of the alphabet a-z in lower case letters only. Each sheet has 3 sections:
This resource has 29 pages. Best used when laminated for wipe sheets with a whiteboard marker. Can also be exported as a JPEG or PNG file for activities on Seesaw if looking for digital practice also. Handwriting practice book
NZ$5.00
Handwriting practice book This practice book is a great way to practice, reinforce and enhance skill or formation with handwriting letters. This can be used in group work, as a handwriting task, as a follow up, independent practice and more! This can be made into a small book that can be practice and used over the year. It includes a goal section for students to have their handwriting goals written in to support their learning. Each letter has a practice section to trace the formation shape and then try it by themselves. It is using New Zealand font. There are 17 pages in this resource. Name Practice Tracing Sheets
NZ$4.00 - NZ$6.00
Name Practice Tracing Sheets These name practice sheets are a great prompt to give to students beginning school or needing name practice.  In each tracing sheet, it comes with each child’s name in 2 different fonts (tracing letters and dashed letters), then a line for free writing practice. These can be printed and used in a beginning school pack, as a class practice or even home practice activity. These tracing sheets are individually made and will be created to order. These will then be emailed to you via pdf. Prices: 1-10 child name mats = $4.00 1-20 child name mats = $5.00 1-30 child name mats = $6.00 Timeframe for order created: 1 week **The fonts used are the ones shown in the photo. If you would prefer two of the same font e.g. 2xtracing letter or 2xdashed letter please send an email [email protected] to organise. Please add your names that you would like to be made into a name practice sheet as a note in the checkout. Alphabet letters - tracing and formation
NZ$5.00
Alphabet letters - tracing and formation These alphabet letters are a great way for students to practice forming their letters and tracing the right shapes. Print these off in A4 or A3 size, on different coloured paper and have students trace the letter shapes. These could be used with your handwriting programme for junior students, learners beginning to write or someone looking for a prompt for their classroom. Each letter A-Z are in lower case writing, with a callout on where to start their letter formation. There are then numbered movements with the direction arrows showing which way they should go to form their letters. There is 21 pages in this resource with an instruction sheet too.
Shop other home learning resources belowLiteracy and Numeracy Charts
NZ$5.00
Literacy and Numeracy Charts These charts are a great helping hand for students who need a literacy and numeracy overview chart. This is perfect for junior classrooms where students can access a wide range of prompts in one place. Glue these in the front of student books, add these to a wall display, send home in a home learning book or have as a table chart. There are two charts in this pack:
There are 5 pages in this resource. 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. Maths Practice for Juniors
NZ$4.00
Maths Practice for Juniors These maths practice sheets are perfect for juniors or young students who aren't quite ready for basic facts practice. These have a variety of aspects to practice to reinforce learning. These vary over the 10 pages for kids to practice. This could be at home, independent practice, as a hot spot activity, with the teacher in a guided session and more. Concepts covered are:
This resource includes 10 pages. On Sale On Sale Phonics Pack Bundle (Phonics Packs 1-4)
NZ$40.00
NZ$32.00
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.
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