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If you’re teaching Science and Technology without a science background—or juggling a combined grade—you’re in the right place. Every resource I create is designed to be Hands-On, Minds-On, practical, and easy to implement, so you can focus on teaching, not scrambling to plan.
With over 31 years as a classroom teacher and instructional leader with the Toronto District School Board, I know exactly what works in real classrooms—and what teachers actually need to feel confident and prepared.
I hold Specialist qualifications in Special Education and Primary/Junior Science, and I am the published author of a well-known Hands-On Science program. I have also authored and taught all three parts of the Primary/Junior Science Specialist AQ courses, supporting educators across Ontario in building strong, effective science and technology programs.
My goal is simple: to give you clear, ready-to-use resources that help you cover the curriculum with confidence—even when time is tight.
If you have any questions or need support (for example, sourcing materials like streak plates), please use the Q&A section on the resource page or contact me directly at teachingisagift@outlook.com.
I’m always happy to help!
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GRADES 1/2 ONTARIO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UNITS BUNDLE - 3-PART LESSON PLANS
Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum bundle for Grades 1 & 2 | 4 printable units with 10 blended lesson plans, Hands-On Minds-On activities with grade specific student exit tickets.Save hours of planning and teach combined Grades 1/2 Science and Technology with confidence! This Ontario Science and Technology bundle includes four complete, curriculum-aligned units built specifically for split Grade 1/2 classrooms. Every lesson is structured, t eacher-guided, and ready to use so
1st - 2nd
Basic Principles
COMBINED GRADES 1/2 ONTARIO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - ALL TOPICS - MEGA BUNDLE
Combined Grades 1/2 Teachers here is your full-year, ready-to-teach Ontario Science and Technology solution for your combined grades Grade 1 and 2 Ontario classroom! This science and technology bundle includes 45 low-prep resources that align with the 2022 Ontario Science Curriculum. Cover all topics with ease— no boring worksheets required! Includes: FREE Grades 1/2 Long Range Plan with Scope and Sequence✔ Grades 1/2 Topics:Needs & Characteristics of Living Things/Growth & Changes in An
1st - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
4 Levels of Achievement Sundae: CUSTOMIZABLE
►The Ontario Curriculum assesses and evaluates students based on 4 levels of achievement. This set of 4 EDITABLE posters explains to students and parents, in child friendly language, what each level means. ► NOW INCLUDES EDITABLE PAGES EN FRANCAIS►Each poster has a duplicate which you can EDIT using the embedded font. ►You must have ADOBE software installed to edit this product.
1st - 8th
For All Subjects, French
Also included in: COMBINED GRADES 4/5 ONTARIO SCIENCE - ALL TOPICS - FULL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE
GRADES 1/2 NEEDS & CHARACTERISTICS - GROWTH & CHANGES IN ANIMALS - UNIT BUNDLE
Combined Grades 1/2 teachers! Explore Grade 1 Needs and Characteristics of Living Things and Grade 2 Growth and Changes in Animals with this bundle of resources that go beyond the traditional worksheet and captivate young minds. This comprehensive bundle of 13 resources includes:*FREE Grades 1/2 Long Range Plan with Scope and Sequence1. INTRODUCTORY (PRE-ASSESSMENT) TASKS FOR EACH GRADE- For Grade 1 students, this Picture Talk resource is a visual, discussion-based pre-assessment that he
1st - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Teacher Survival Kit: CUSTOMIZABLE & EDITABLE
►PRINTABLE PDF AND EDITABLE POWERPOINT TEACHER SURVIVAL KIT: This is a great gift to give a student teacher or colleague at Back to School time! ►Collect the items listed on the label, put them in a cute container, print and attach the label, and you are ready to go! ***UPDATED AUGUST 2020! NOW INCLUDES MANY NEW BACKGROUNDS!***► USE the EDITABLE version using POWERPOINT and your own fonts to create your own labels! ►You can read about how I put my own together here►Don't forget your new
K - 9th
Also included in: BACK TO SCHOOL - BUNDLE
GRADE 1 ONTARIO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - ALL TOPICS - FULL YEAR BUNDLE
Grade 1 Ontario Science and Technology Full Year Bundle aligned to the 2022 Ontario Curriculum. This complete year-long science and technology program provides l ong range plan with scope and sequence, visual pre-assessments, ready-to-teach units with 3-Part Lesson Plans and 10 Hands-On Minds-On activities and investigations, , interactive lapbooks, final assessment tasks designed specifically for Ontario classrooms.🎯Perfect for Grade 1 teachers looking for a full year Ontario science an
1st
Basic Principles, Science
GRADES 1/2 ONTARIO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - UNIT CONCEPTS OVERVIEW SLIDES - BUNDLE
This full year bundle of Combined Grades 1/2 Science and Technology Unit Concepts Overview Slides (Google Slides™) were created to address the Ontario Science and Technology Exploring and Understanding Concepts curriculum expectations for Grade 1 Needs and Characteristics of Living Things, Grade 1 Energy in Our Lives, Grade 1 Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures, and Grade 1 Daily and Seasonal Changes as well as Grade 2 Growth and Changes in Animals, Grade 2 Properties of Liquids and
1st - 2nd
General Science, Other (Science), Science
GRADES 1/2 ENERGY IN OUR LIVES - PROPERTIES OF LIQUIDS & SOLIDS - UNIT BUNDLE
Combined Grades 1/2 teachers! Explore Grade 1 Energy In Our Lives and Grade 2 Properties of Liquids and Solids with this bundle of resources that go beyond the traditional worksheet and captivate young minds. This comprehensive bundle of 12 resources includes:*FREE Grades 1/2 LONG RANGE PLAN WITH SCOPE AND SEQUENCE1. INTRODUCTORY (PRE-ASSESSMENT) TASKS FOR EACH GRADE- For Grade 1 students, this Picture Talk resource is a visual, discussion-based pre-assessment that helps teachers uncover
1st - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
GRADES 1/2 DAILY & SEASONAL CHANGES - AIR & WATER IN THE ENVIRONMENT - BUNDLE
Combined Grades 1/2 teachers! Explore Grade 1 Daily and Seasonal Changes and Grade 2 Air and Water in the Environment with this bundle of resources that go beyond the traditional worksheet. This comprehensive bundle of 12 resources includes:*FREE GRADES 1/2 LONG RANGE PLAN WITH SCOPE AND SEQUENCE1. INTRODUCTORY (PRE-ASSESSMENT) TASKS FOR EACH GRADE- For Grade 1 students, this Picture Talk resource is a visual, discussion-based pre-assessment that helps teachers uncover student thinking
1st - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
GRADES 1/2 EVERYDAY MATERIALS - SIMPLE MACHINES- UNIT BUNDLE
Combined Grades 1/2 teachers! Explore Grade 1 Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures and Grade 2 Simple Machines and Movement with this bundle of resources that go beyond the traditional worksheet. This comprehensive bundle of 12 resources includes:*FREE GRADES 1/2 LONG RANGE PLAN WITH SCOPE AND SEQUENCE1. INTRODUCTORY (PRE-ASSESSMENT) TASKS FOR EACH GRADE- For Grade 1 students, this Picture Talk resource is a visual, discussion-based pre-assessment that helps teachers uncover stud
1st - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
GRADES 1/2 ONTARIO SCIENCE - INTERACTIVE LAPBOOKS - ALL TOPICS BUNDLE
Are you a busy Grades 1/2 Ontario teacher? Looking for a NEW way to engage your students in learning about Needs and Characteristics of Living Things/Growth and Changes in Animals, Energy in Our Lives/Properties of Liquids and Solids? Everyday Materials, Objects and Structures/Simple Machines and Movement? Daily and Seasonal Changes/Air and Water in the Environment? This Grades 1/2 Interactive Science Lapbook bundle is just what you are looking for! This Grades 1/2 Science and Technology Lap
1st - 2nd
General Science, Science
GR 1/2 NEEDS & CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS AND GROWTH & CHANGES IN ANIMALS
Ontario Grade 1/2 Science and Technology blended unit for combined grades! Hands-On, Minds-On 3-part lesson plans for Needs & Characteristics of Living Things and Growth & Changes in Animals — fully Ontario curriculum-aligned, teacher-directed, and ready to use.Teaching a combined Grade 1/2 class can be challenging — especially in Science and Technology. This blended unit was intentionally designed so you can teach one cohesive lesson to both grades, while still meeting the unique curric
1st - 2nd
General Science, Other (Science), Science
NEEDS & CHARACTERISTICS - GROWTH & CHANGES IN ANIMALS - UNIT + LESSON SLIDES
✅COMBINED GRADES 1/2 NEEDS & CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS AND GROWTH & CHANGES IN ANIMALS BLENDED UNIT + LESSON INSTRUCTION SLIDES for Ontario Science & Technology. Includes printable unit with 3-part blended lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, and 10 fully editable lesson instruction Google Slides™️ lesson slide decks. Teach the GRADES 1/2 NEEDS & CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS AND GROWTH & CHANGES IN ANIMALS BLENDED UNIT with confidence using this complete Ontario
1st - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science
GR1 NEEDS & CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS UNIT + LESSON INSTRUCTION SLIDES
GRADE 1 NEEDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS UNIT + EDITABLE LESSON INSTRUCTION SLIDES - BUNDLE for Ontario Science & Technology. Includes Growth and Changes in Animals printable unit with 3-part lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, and 10 editable lesson instruction Google Slides™️ lesson decks. Teach the GRADE 1 NEEDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS UNIT with confidence using this complete Ontario Science & Technology resource.This bundle combines the printa
1st
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
GR 1/2 DAILY & SEASONAL CHANGES - AIR & WATER IN THE ENVIRONMENT - BLENDED UNIT
This resource makes teaching combined grades 1/2 easier by blending Grade 1 Daily and Seasonal Changes with Grade 2 Air and Water in the Environment. Whether you use a direct instruction, centres-based, or mixed approach, these blended, 3-part lesson plans are flexible, curriculum-aligned, and ready to use. You teach one lesson to both grades, and then students engage with separate grade-specific Activities, Investigations, and Experiments and Exit Tickets.WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOU
1st - 2nd
General Science, Other (Science), Science
GRADE 1 NEEDS & CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS - UNIT BUNDLE - ONTARIO SCIENCE
Ontario Grade 1 Science and Technology Unit | Needs and Characteristics of Living Things| 2022 Curriculum | Complete unit plans, 3-part lessons, activities, experiments, recording pages, exit tickets.Looking for engaging, curriculum-aligned Ontario Science resources that move beyond worksheets? This comprehensive Grade 1 Science Unit Bundle: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things is designed to meet the 2022 Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum expectations with ready-to-use lessons
1st
Anatomy, General Science, Science
GRADE 1 EVERYDAY MATERIALS, OBJECTS, & STRUCTURES - PRINTABLE UNIT
Make teaching Grade 1 EVERYDAY MATERIALS, OBJECTS, AND STRUCTURES easier with this ready-to-use, Hands-On Minds-On Unit resource, aligned with the 2022 Ontario Science Curriculum. Say goodbye to mundane worksheets! Featuring engaging Hands-On, Minds-On activities, experiments, and investigations, it simplifies lesson prep and enhances student understanding. This resource helps you meet curriculum expectations while making science lessons more interactive and engaging. This unit includes
1st
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: GRADE 1 ONTARIO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - ALL TOPICS - FULL YEAR BUNDLE
GRADE 1 ENERGY IN OUR LIVES - UNIT BUNDLE - ONTARIO SCIENCE
Ontario Grade 1 Science and Technology Unit | Energy in Our Lives| 2022 Curriculum | Complete unit plans, 3-part lessons, activities, experiments, recording pages, exit tickets.Looking for engaging, curriculum-aligned Ontario Science resources that move beyond worksheets? This comprehensive Grade 1 Science Unit Bundle: Energy in Our Lives is designed to meet the 2022 Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum expectations with ready-to-use lessons, activities, and assessments. This complete
1st
Anatomy, General Science, Science
GRADE 1 EVERYDAY MATERIALS, OBJECTS, AND STRUCTURES - UNIT BUNDLE
Ontario Grade 1 Science and Technology Unit | Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures| 2022 Curriculum | Complete unit plans, 3-part lessons, activities, experiments, recording pages, exit tickets.Looking for engaging, curriculum-aligned Ontario Science resources that move beyond worksheets? This comprehensive Grade 1 Science Unit Bundle: Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures is designed to meet the 2022 Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum expectations with ready-to-use lesso
1st
Anatomy, General Science, Science
GRADE 1 DAILY & SEASONAL CHANGES - UNIT BUNDLE - ONTARIO SCIENCE
Ontario Grade 1 Science and Technology Unit | Daily and Seasonal Changes| 2022 Curriculum | Complete unit plans, 3-part lessons, activities, investigations, and experiments, student recording booklets, assessment options including exit tickets.Looking for engaging, curriculum-aligned Ontario Science resources that move beyond worksheets? This comprehensive Grade 1 Daily and Seasonal Changes Unit Bundle is designed to meet the 2022 Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum expectations with r
1st
Anatomy, General Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
If you’re teaching Science and Technology without a science background—or juggling a combined grade—you’re in the right place. Every resource I create is designed to be Hands-On, Minds-On, practical, and easy to implement, so you can focus on teaching, not scrambling to plan.
With over 31 years as a classroom teacher and instructional leader with the Toronto District School Board, I know exactly what works in real classrooms—and what teachers actually need to feel confident and prepared.
I hold Specialist qualifications in Special Education and Primary/Junior Science, and I am the published author of a well-known Hands-On Science program. I have also authored and taught all three parts of the Primary/Junior Science Specialist AQ courses, supporting educators across Ontario in building strong, effective science and technology programs.
My goal is simple: to give you clear, ready-to-use resources that help you cover the curriculum with confidence—even when time is tight.
If you have any questions or need support (for example, sourcing materials like streak plates), please use the Q&A section on the resource page or contact me directly at teachingisagift@outlook.com.
I’m always happy to help!
Teaching style
Hands-on/Interactive/Use of technology
Awards & shining teacher moments
Recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Math, Science and Technology
Nominated for Premier's Award in Education.
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Specialist Qualifications in Special Education, Specialist Qualifications in Primary/Junior Science and Technology Education, Principals Qualifications Parts 1 and 2, Primary, Junior and Intermediate Qualifications
Additional biographical information
Published author (Hands-On Science and Technology from Portage and Main Press) and public speaker
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