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Donnette Davis
South Africa - KwaZulu-Natal - PIETERMARITZBURG
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"An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't".
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Hello and Welcome to the Big Book of fun Science Experiments!
This book is about science experiments that you can do in the home and experimen...
This book is suitable for elementary school learners. I have used sections of it with each of my children, then 6, 11 and 13. The activities ca...
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A brief 50 page study of a few of the endangered species of African Animals and their habitats - all under threat. This unit includes notebookin...
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154 Pages
This book is suitable for those children who are commencing their reading and writing
educational journey, ideally preschool to Gra...
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This 18 pg booklet is designed to give a broad indication of the political and geographical set up and locations of African Countries. There are ...
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21 different Chinese New Year themed black and white images are included in this exclusive pack. (You will not find these coloring pages in any...
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Homophones are two or more words having the same pronunciation, but different meanings & spellings - e.g. no & know; red & read; hair & hare; one...
This thematic unit is suitable for early and more advanced learners, and for a theme within your homeschool classroom. Use the activities to enha...
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This 55 pg book of Notebooking pages is esigned to assist in individual indepth
Unit Studies of African Countries or alternatively skimming over...
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Homonyms are Words that have the same spelling &
pronunciation but different meanings, e.g. can and can; orange & orange; head & head; jam & ha...
Reading, writing, poetry, counting, coloring, puzzles and snowman crafts are included in this Frosty the Snowman Activity Pack.
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My First Book of Bugs is geared towards younger learners of around ages 4 or 5, to about 7 years old. This simply written but concise book contai...
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This book, compiled utilizing resources from within the public domain, is on the topic of 'Ants' with the target audience being those who are 6-1...
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75 Pages. Preschoolers are extremely curious. They are interested in trying to learn everything about the world around them.
Naturally intelli...
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This 15 pg booklet is designed to give a broad indication of the diverse cultures, traditions and locations of Southern African Countries. There ...
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Today educators are working to promote the study of history in the schools and at home. Knowledge of our history enables us to understand our nat...
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41 pages of Fun Phonics Activities; includes:
word wall/sight words
Beautifully illustrated flash cards
Cut 'n paste activities
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87 Pages
This book contains simple dictation exercises related to "word family blends" aimed
at the Grade 2 learner. In this book the dictati...
Explore the history of this well-known Christmas Carol, which dates back to the 16th Century, at a time (in 1558) when Roman Catholics were prohi...
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Suitable (but adaptable to either younger or older) to around K-3 age groups, this thematic unit study includes:
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FEEDBACK
kladore
not a good resource for my second graders.
May 22, 2013
cmnorto
Just what I needed for my after-school science group!
May 21, 2013
lchrist
Great unit! Thank you!
May 15, 2013
bec1
GOOD
May 9, 2013
kbates
Good
May 6, 2013
annamjsmith
This is a fantastic resource. I can't wait to use it with my students. Thank you.
May 4, 2013
Mrs.D
helpful! thanks!
April 29, 2013
Mrs.D
great! thank you!
April 29, 2013
mburnette
Great unit!
April 24, 2013
Laura Kelley
Helped me plan for a school wide science night. Thanks!
April 23, 2013
robin1028
I was searching for some ay word family activities - this will be a great addition to our word family centers.
April 19, 2013
Educatedx3
Great!
April 14, 2013
Kauamatthews
Great resource!
March 30, 2013
Terri Bernhardt
What a fantastic packet of information. I really like the ideas and creativity.
Thanks!
Thanks!
March 26, 2013
lanfarmerville
thank you.
March 14, 2013
CupcakeCenters
Love it! What a great idea-- I'll definitely be using this!
March 14, 2013
ckroboth
Loved it!
March 11, 2013
Emily Hamilton
Great resource!
March 3, 2013
Valery Wright (TpT Seller)
Where did you get your font for the word boxes? Love them!
February 23, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Hi Valery, I will go back and check the word document. I purchased 10000 fonts and download all of those that are in the public domain that I can hold of so I guess I have a bit of OCD lol... They're not all installed (all 10000), but I'll check and get back to you soon.
Blessings
Donnette
Blessings
Donnette
February 28, 2013 
nikkiig
Some great pages.
February 17, 2013
nikkiig
Thanks for a great pack.
February 17, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
You're most welcome, thank you so much for the feedback. I realize that there may be one or two "games" or activities in there that are not "Chinese New Year" related, but with the appropriate pictures on, the kids still love to play, like the Bingo for example, it still gives them a sense of the "anticipation". I love to create games as I believe when the children are playing these types of number or word games, they don't even realize that they are learning.
February 28, 2013
ascott0815
the pictures are a little pixalated, but the content is great. THanks!
February 16, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Sincere apologies for that. I have started going through my initial products and found that there are a few subtle changes I would like to make. Since I have purchased my own clipart collections since I began compiling books, I have no doubt that the newer versions will be a lot more attractive. Thanks so much for your feedback.
February 28, 2013
lundenrtt
excellent
February 13, 2013
tchralyse
Thank you....wonderful unit study!!
February 11, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
And a wonderful comment, thank you so much for stopping by.
February 28, 2013
Sawyersmom
Great!
February 11, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Thanks for passing by and taking the time to leave your feedback. I am very grateful for that, and thrilled that you enjoyed the Unit Study.
February 28, 2013
aboesiger
Adorable!!! Great for my first grade.
February 11, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Oh! I am absolutely delighted that they enjoyed it. I am pleased to say that the coloring pictures were created by myself from various forms of clipart, including fonts, would you believe it, so I was quite happy with the final product although I do believe there is room for some improvement, and perhaps even more pictures.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
February 28, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Thank you Gail, I am delighted that you took the time to stop by and provide feedback. Have a lovely day.
February 28, 2013
cindyelizondo
I would have liked to see a more complete secion of conjuncions. The beginning of the sentence is nice, however, I find my kids need the 2nd part also. Leaving it open ended makes it hard for the kids to decide which conjunction to use.
February 11, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Hi there Cindy, point well taken and I will include both beginning and end in future. Conjunctions are great when I'm sitting outside reading a magazine, i can think of 7 million, but when it comes down to it I gather the kids and from them lol..
Thanks so much for stopping by and the valuable feedback.
Thanks so much for stopping by and the valuable feedback.
February 28, 2013
clynchdoll
Lots of variety - thanks.
February 11, 2013
SOUPEE
great pictures, nice colours too! Everything printed well.
February 8, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Dear Soupee, that is fantastic, thank you so much for the positive feedback.
February 28, 2013
sharrona64
Thanks
February 6, 2013
heartmama
This is VERY thorough and informative. Really too thorough, though, for my purposes. You really have to sort through a lot of information geared toward adults to find the stuff meant for kids. Still, a great way to make sure families are prepared for fires. Thank you.
February 3, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Dear heartmama, point well taken, and i thank you.
A unit of this nature is geared to various age groups, including adults as the entire family needs to be prepared in the event of an emergency. I do however think that perhaps you have a very valid point and that the sections could be split into various categories or age groups and I will look into that.
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback.
A unit of this nature is geared to various age groups, including adults as the entire family needs to be prepared in the event of an emergency. I do however think that perhaps you have a very valid point and that the sections could be split into various categories or age groups and I will look into that.
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback.
February 28, 2013
pamreynolds5
Looking forward to using this!
February 3, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Dear Pam, thank you for stopping by. I do hope that the unit, I think 380 pages in all, was uweful to you and fulfilled your purposes. I have received one or two questions about why i would include games (not necessarily Chinese themed, just with the Chinese pictures) such as Bingo, and my answer is simply that I found with my own children that even if they did exactly the same activity at Christmas or Easter but there were different pictures, it's a whole "new" game to them, so it's really practice and repetition.
I would like to hear from you again though once you have used the product.
Kindest regards
Donnette
I would like to hear from you again though once you have used the product.
Kindest regards
Donnette
February 28, 2013
kellyqd
Thanks so much!
January 31, 2013
ffysmile (TpT Seller)
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January 31, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Hi there ffysmile, how wonderful to meet you. Thank you for your kind comments. I am delighted to be following you back and look forward to reading your products.
Warm regards
Donnette
Warm regards
Donnette
February 28, 2013
martinimom
some cute pics
January 31, 2013
Natalie Nicholson
thank you
January 27, 2013
mariakap
Great activity for my students who need to practise their handwriting, as well as enhancing letter recognition
January 18, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Wonderful to hear this, Maria, thank you so much for your feedback.
February 28, 2013
jrhorvath
Slightly difficult for kindergarten to follow but modified to work!
January 16, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Hello :)
Thank you so much for the feedback. Unfortunately I was in a position where I was trying to compile workbooks for 3 children of different ages. My son, who is now 7, is quite advanced and an exceptionally quick learner, so there is always a fine line. I am so pleased that you were able to adapt the unit to work for you. Since it is from a set of my earliest works, I have been contemplating, and have now decided to modify the books slightly, to work for earlier grades, with exercises divided in sections in order to produce the appropriate worksheets depending on the literacy of the learner. Whew! That's a lot of sentence there...
Thanks again for your feedback. You will get a notification when the modified books are all finalized.
Warm wishes
Donnette
Thank you so much for the feedback. Unfortunately I was in a position where I was trying to compile workbooks for 3 children of different ages. My son, who is now 7, is quite advanced and an exceptionally quick learner, so there is always a fine line. I am so pleased that you were able to adapt the unit to work for you. Since it is from a set of my earliest works, I have been contemplating, and have now decided to modify the books slightly, to work for earlier grades, with exercises divided in sections in order to produce the appropriate worksheets depending on the literacy of the learner. Whew! That's a lot of sentence there...
Thanks again for your feedback. You will get a notification when the modified books are all finalized.
Warm wishes
Donnette
February 28, 2013
Geis19 (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the free download. Very well done. YOur newest follower. If you wish you can visit me too. Thanks. Gord.
January 15, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Dear Gord, thanks for the lovely comment. I most certainly will return the follow and look forward to reading your work.
Kind regards
Donnette
Kind regards
Donnette
February 28, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
userpj re: -ear Word Family Workbook
Hi-- Do this set have picture/word cards? If so, how many? Thank you.
April 19, 2013
Samantha Sweeney (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Donnette! I really appreciate it and will get you a finished copy ASAP!
February 27, 2013
Samantha Sweeney (TpT Seller) re: Maps of Africa ~ Political & Geographical
I have just seen now that I can purchase additional licenses. Is there a certain amount I could purchase for use? Thanks, sorry for all the questions!
February 27, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Dear Samantha, I thought the addition of purchasing additional licenses was a wonderful concept, but in all honesty, particularly in this case, I used mainly public domain material and would be happy for you to make use of them without purchasing additional licenses.
I would however love to see a copy of the finished project if I may :)
Warm regards
Donnette
I would however love to see a copy of the finished project if I may :)
Warm regards
Donnette
February 27, 2013
Samantha Sweeney (TpT Seller) re: Maps of Africa ~ Political & Geographical
Hi Donnette,
I am currently working on a lesson plan and project involving the Berlin Conference and its relevance to the continent's political state today. I would like to purchase your map packet and use one or two of them in my presentation. However, I am planning to sell the lesson plan/project on TPT. Would you like me to remove your maps from the presentation for sale? I would be happy also to reference you and your TPT site in my project, if you would like. Thanks!
Samantha Sweeney
I am currently working on a lesson plan and project involving the Berlin Conference and its relevance to the continent's political state today. I would like to purchase your map packet and use one or two of them in my presentation. However, I am planning to sell the lesson plan/project on TPT. Would you like me to remove your maps from the presentation for sale? I would be happy also to reference you and your TPT site in my project, if you would like. Thanks!
Samantha Sweeney
February 27, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Dear Samantha, how very kind of you to write to me. I would be honored if you would like to use some of my work in your presentation. Please go ahead.
Best regards
Donnette
Best regards
Donnette
February 27, 2013
Ellen Weber (TpT Seller)
So excited to see these quality active learning tools for home schoolers too! Best, Ellen
January 9, 2013
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Wow, Ellen, thank you very much for your kind words. I look forward to reading more of your work.
January 9, 2013
Bonnie A. (TpT Seller) re: I Like A - I Like Z Early Reader with Writing Activities
Are the dolch words in random order or do they increase by difficulty in some way?
June 29, 2012
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Hi Bonnie, I have used the words in random order. I find some children will be on an independent level of reading and comprehension, and noted this specifically with my own children.
Thank you for taking the time to write.
Kind regards
Donnette
Thank you for taking the time to write.
Kind regards
Donnette
August 6, 2012
Stuart Skopit (TpT Seller) re: Meet Martin Luther King, Comprehensive Elementary Unit Study
How were you able to use that Martin Luther King Jr picture? Isn't it copyrighted? How do you get permission to do that?
January 8, 2012
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Hello. Please let me know which picture you are referring to. I source my material from the public domain and if I have inadvertently obtained an image purported to be public domain I will take immediate steps to remedy this. Thank you
January 8, 2012
TagIt re: ~First Phonics~ Activity Book & 52 Lesson Plans
Hi,
Do you have any sample pages of your book?
Thank you!
Karen
kad_ga@yahoo.com
Do you have any sample pages of your book?
Thank you!
Karen
kad_ga@yahoo.com
June 5, 2011
Donnette Davis (TpT Seller)
Hi Karen, sorry, I am not sure how I missed this message from June 2011... I will upload a preview for this...
Have a lovely day!
Donnette
Have a lovely day!
Donnette
January 8, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
No formal Teacher Training, I work in social media, am a webmaster with a number of websites and blogs, and have a background and extensive experience in criminal and civil law, which I have recently returned to after a 5 year absence. I am a homeschooling mom who opted for homeschooling as a result of circumstances in our country. I have not looked back. I have attended many online courses to assist me in my educational journey. My materials are utilized through countries of Africa as an alternative to formal educational publications which are prohibitively expensive! I am fond of compiling unit studies and thematic units which I am able to adapt and use for each of the three children, now 6, 11 and 13 respectively. I make extensive use of public domain resources and include references to reputable websites for extension exercises and lesson plans. I am a published author.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I believe in every child developing at his or her own pace. I gently but continuously encourage where my child seems to be battling a little, and where there is a clear interest and understanding, I am at full throttle :)
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
I have received a number of website awards, and been the recipient of numerous awards and reviews for my research and work.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I have a business background in property and law. I focus now on research, books and my business as a Social Media Coach. I am a perpetual student of life.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I have started researching and writing about children with learning difficulties and childhood development and have a number of works available. My husband is a professional athlete manager/agent and we are also small-scale farmers, as well as wildlife and nature conservationists.
GRADES TAUGHT
Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Homeschooler
SUBJECT AREAS
English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Other (Specialty)
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