HOTLIB - Kylie Horsfall
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Northland, New Zealand
About the store
Hi, I'm Kylie. I've been teaching around the world since 1996 - as an IB PYP teacher and coordinator, a Librarian, a creative writing teacher, and more! I've worked in eight countries - in IB Schools, American-style Schools, Inclusive Schools, and for a company that publishes kids' creative writing. I've worked in Cambodia, Germany, Eritrea, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and New Zealand. I'm now using all of that experience to create products that I know are useful and easy for teachers, and fun and meaningful for students. I hope you find them helpful.
My resources are:
Inquiry-based, open-ended, hands-on, and engaging for kids
EASY and LOW-PREP for teachers
You won't find many worksheets in my store - just quality learning engagements that reflect modern teaching and learning, and IB Best Practice.
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Narrative Writing Templates - Sentence Starters & Planning Graphic Organizers
Encourage creativity and make teaching fictional narrative writing EASY and FUN with these differentiated Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers for planning, and Narrative Writing Sentence Starters / Templates for drafting. Move beyond "I don't know what to write" by providing the scaffolding and support students need to get started with their creative fiction writing, right from the first minute! Benefits:DifferentiatedWell-presentedNo-prep and easy to useNot 'cutesy' - suitable for every ageCan
K - 3rd
Creative Writing, Reading
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, W.3.3
+4
Spelling Rules Posters - How English Works - Etymology, Morphology, Phonology
This set of 59 highly visual posters has simple, clear explanations of English Orthography: spelling rules, conventions, and patterns so you can deepen understanding and teach your students how spelling really works! With a focus on meaning, word structure, and graphemes/phonemes - etymology, morphology, and phonology - it is more than just phonics and is based on research by a dyslexic scholar. Do you believe it's important to help your students understand why words are spelled the way t
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English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Morphology BUNDLE - Spelling Posters & Worksheets incl Etymology & Phonology
Empower your students (and yourself) with an understanding of how English spelling (orthography) works. Combining morphology, etymology, and phonology, this BUNDLE of 59 modern, mature posters plus six spelling units has all you need to hit the ground running with your spelling program (or your spelling programme, if you use UK spelling). All the work is done for you:Simple, 1-page lesson plans Structured, guided practice sheets for each spelling themeOpen-ended extension sheets to encourage
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English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
IB Learner Profile Reflection Self-Assessment Portfolio Sample PYP MYP Display
Give PYP, MYP, or IBDP students an authentic purpose for reflecting on themselves as learners in relation to the IB Learner Profile with this mature, non-cutesy IB Learner Profile Reflection and Self-Assessment template. You can use this as a Back-to-School activity, portfolio sample, or display - and repeat it for an End of Year reflection so students can see their growth. Use for:Learner Profile DisplayPortfolio SampleSelf-AssessmentBack-to-School NightStudent-Led ConferencesParent-Teacher Co
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Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
IB Learner Profile Attributes Lessons & Activities 10-Unit BUNDLE for PYP MYP DP
Are you looking for a way to teach your students what the 10 IB Learner Profile attributes really mean? This BUNDLE of 10 IB Learner Profile slideshows covers all LP attributes and is inquiry-based, active, engaging, and low-prep. The 10 mini units each contain 8-10 lessons / activities / learning engagements. This open-ended, hands-on resource was created by a 23-year veteran IB PYP Teacher and PYP Coordinator / School Visit Team Member, and is suitable for PYP, MYP, and DP. Don't recreate th
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Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Back to School Parent Letter, Support Reading at Home Help Children Love Reading
Empower parents to support their young reader at home with this parent letter: 'How to help your child love reading'. The parent communication letter includes advice such as:Have lots of books in your houseMake sure your child sees you reading booksIf your child is using a device, have them read books online (suggested websites and online libraries included)If your child is playing online games or watching videos, choose educational ones (suggested websites and apps included)Read to your chi
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Library Skills, Reading
Spelling Lessons - C, K or CK Rules - Phonology Explanation & Worksheets
Enrich your spelling lessons with this no-prep lesson plan, set of visual explanations, basic practice sheets, and open-ended extension sheets that will deepen your students' understanding of the c, k, and ck rules - at the beginning and at the end of words. Empower your students with an understanding of how the English spelling system really works (beyond just phonics) - starting with this simple and very easily-mastered rule. This resource is not 'cutesy' or babyish and it is open-ended, so
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Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Creative Thinking Prompts - Morning Work, Early Finishers, Brain Breaks - Slides
This is my students' favorite activity ever! After scrambling for years to come up with a new and varied activity for each morning, I've finally collected a whole semester of open-ended ideas, ready to use on Google Slides with just one click! No more printing or copying. Simply project one of these 90 Creative Thinking prompts on your screen, and have students respond in their Morning Work or Creative Thinking journals. I give my students a SODA ( Start of Day Activities) Creative Thinkin
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects
Structured Spelling Morphology Lessons & Worksheets Affixes Prefix Base Suffix
Empower your students with an understanding of how the English spelling system really works (beyond just phonics) - starting with how words are built (prefixes, bases, suffixes, and the 'joins' between them). This complete morphology lesson/unit is not 'cutesy' or babyish and it is open-ended, so it can be used with all levels and ages. Based on research by a dyslexic scholar, the explanations and 'rules' included will show your students that English spelling does make sense and that there are
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English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Back to School Co-operative Display Jigsaw Puzzle 1st Day Student Name Activity
It's the first day or week of school! Do your students need something creative and fun (yet calm) to do that will help them develop a sense of belonging and build classroom community? Simply print these jigsaw puzzle pieces and hand one to each child (older children can cut their own pieces). Once decorated, join the pieces together to assemble your class puzzle. Benefits:Easy for teachersCalmingCreativeCreates a beautiful, unique display of your students' names and interests. Helps you celebra
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Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
IB Learner Profile CARING Lessons Inquiry Unit Slides - IB PYP MYP Activities
If we want students to understand something, we should be teaching them about it! Created by a 23-year veteran PYP Teacher and former PYP Co-ordinator / School Visit Team Member, this 21-page Google Slides Mini-Unit of 6-8 short lessons will help you explicitly teach what it means to be CARING, and set up opportunities for your students to take action by being Caring. The presentation is ready to use as-is with no further resources needed (other than some paper, some post-it notes, a tin can
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Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Field Trip Reflections, Observations & Preparation - IB PYP - Visible Thinking
Looking to make your field trips more educational and engaging? These Field Trip Reflection Sheets for before, during, and after a field trip are just what you need! Everything you need is here, including multiple versions of 6 pages: 2 Pre-Trip Preparation Sheets2 During-Trip Observation Sheets2 Post-Trip Reflection Sheets. Why You'll Love These Reflection Sheets:Perfect for Any Field Trip: Whether it’s a museum, historical site, or nature reserve, these sheets make every trip an enriching lea
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects
Recount Writing Templates - Sentence Starters & Planning Graphic Organizers
Make teaching recount writing EASY and FUN with these differentiated Recount Writing Graphic Organizers for planning, and writing templates for drafting. Move beyond "I don't know what to write" by providing the scaffolding and support students need to get started with their recount writing, right from the first minute! These flexible, mutli-use recount planning and writing scaffolds work for:Personal recounts (including journals or diary writing)Holiday recountsWeekend recounts Class events (e
K - 3rd
Creative Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, W.3.3
+4
Math All About Me Measurement - Measuring Me Hands-On Math Activity and Homework
Introduce or reinforce measurement skills and vocabulary with this fun, hands-on, open-ended Measuring Me activity, followed by Measuring My Friends extension group work, plus Measuring My Family homework. Benefits:Can be used with any units of measurement - Customary / English, Metric, or NonstandardHands-on and active - real math! Open-Ended - includes extra "your choice" sectionsIndividual and cooperative tasksFun and engagingSimple and NO PREP for you!Perfect as a pre-assessment, an introduc
K - 3rd
Math, Measurement
IB Learner Profile REFLECTIVE inquiry lessons & activities - PYP MYP mini-unit
Do you think it's important to specifically teach the concepts we want students to know and understand? This mini-unit of 6-8 hands-on, meaningful lessons and activities will help you empower your students with a deeper understanding of the IB Learner Profile trait Reflective, in a fun, meaningful, active, and inquiry-based way (while still being easy for you as a teacher!). How to Use these Google Slides: As a mini unit lesson plan As a slideshow or presentationAs a collection of learning enga
Not Specific
Social Emotional Learning
IB Learner Profile SONGS to teach 10 Learner Profile Attributes - IBPYP BUNDLE
Liven up your teaching of the Learner Profile with this bundle of 10 catchy songs for PYP. The IB Learner Profile attributes contain difficult vocabulary and are often hard for students to understand and remember. These songs are your answer to that problem. Can be used by PYP Teachers and PYP Coordinators: for homeroom, single-subject, assembly, and Library use. This Bundle of 10 Songs is:No-prep - just print (or project on screen) and go! Easy to sing without backing music or talent Color
PreK - 2nd
Music, Social Emotional Learning
IB Learner Profile KNOWLEDGEABLE Lessons & Activities Inquiry-based PYP MYP Unit
If we want students to learn something, we have to teach it! Created by a 23-year veteran IB PYP Teacher and former PYP Co-ordinator / School Visit Team Member, these 6-10 short lessons will help you explicitly teach what it means to be Knowledgeable, and show you how to encourage students to support each other by sharing their knowledge in class. The Google Slides presentation is ready to use as-is with no further resources needed (other than some chart paper, black paper, some post-it notes,
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Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
IB PYP Back to School Parent Letter - How to Support IB Learner Profile at Home
Empower parents to support IB PYP students at home with this parent letter: ' How to Help Your Child Develop the IB Learner Profile at Home' This 2-page parent communication handout includes advice about all 10 IB Learner Profile attributes: CaringThinkerInquirerRisk-TakerCommunicatorBalancedReflectiveOpen-MindedKnowledgeablePrincipledThe parent information is presented clearly and succinctly, using language that is easy for parents to understand. Can be sent home by classroom teachers, PYP
Not Specific
IB Learner Profile PRINCIPLED Lessons & Activities, PYP MYP Inquiry-Based Unit
If we want students to understand something, we have to teach it! These 6-8 short, hands-on lessons will help you explicitly teach what it means to be PRINCIPLED, and set up opportunities for your students to take Action by being Upstanders (rather than Bystanders). Concepts:Honesty and integrityFairness and justice Respect for dignity and rightsTaking responsibility for actions and consequencesThe presentation is ready to use as-is with no further resources needed (other than some paper, some
Not Specific
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
PYP INQUIRY MEGABUNDLE Activities Units Displays Awards Parent Letters & MORE
Be instantly ready to teach through inquiry in the IB PYP with these authentic, inquiry-based, hands-on learning engagements, displays, awards, parent letters, back-to-school presentations, Learner Profile songs, inquiry homework system, inquiry resources for spelling, open-ended creative thinking morning work, Learner Profile and PYP Key Concepts units and more! Why recreate the wheel? I began teaching the PYP in 1999, and have been a classroom teacher, PYP Coordinator, Librarian, and IB Schoo
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I'm Kylie. I've been teaching around the world since 1996 - as an IB PYP teacher and coordinator, a Librarian, a creative writing teacher, and more! I've worked in eight countries - in IB Schools, American-style Schools, Inclusive Schools, and for a company that publishes kids' creative writing. I've worked in Cambodia, Germany, Eritrea, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and New Zealand. I'm now using all of that experience to create products that I know are useful and easy for teachers, and fun and meaningful for students. I hope you find them helpful.
My resources are:
Inquiry-based, open-ended, hands-on, and engaging for kids
EASY and LOW-PREP for teachers
You won't find many worksheets in my store - just quality learning engagements that reflect modern teaching and learning, and IB Best Practice.
Teaching style
I believe that the most important thing about a classroom is JOY. If kids are happy to be there, they will be happy to learn. Kids who are engaged and interested will be motivated to do their best.
Teachers who present open-ended work to their students will see the difference - in engagement, in levels of work, in self-motivation, etc. (Plus, you are not always having to recreate the wheel by making differentiated tasks).
Awards & shining teacher moments
"Best Classroom" Award
"Above and Beyond" Award
"Most Helpful" Award
Creativity Award
"Messiest Desk" Award
(All voted by my colleagues at our end-of-year parties)
And... my favourite... a student's card saying I was the 'BEAST' teacher.
My own education history
I grew up as a Third Culture Kid, attending an International School in Papua New Guinea, before returning to New Zealand for my secondary and tertiary education. I graduated a very long time ago with a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching.
I've since taught in International Schools in:
Cambodia,
Germany,
Eritrea,
China,
Singapore,
Hong Kong,
Kazakhstan.
And now I am back in New Zealand, for a little while - but planning to go overseas again after my son finishes High School in 2026.
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