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Welcome teacher friends! I’m Nicole, the woman behind Brownie Points. I am a primary teacher, avid learner, and accidental entrepreneur! Creating resources for teachers is a passion *nerd alert*. I treasure the opportunity to connect with educators all around the world and I’m humbled to know that my resources are helping students and teachers.
I began my career in 2005 as a kindergarten teacher before moving to first grade with a brief stint in second grade. I love teaching primary - the children are so willing and eager to learn and provide unconditional love and admiration!
You can find me at www.browniepointsteaching.com.
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Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures - Grade 1 Science Ontario
This comprehensive Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures unit, was designed specifically for the Ontario Science curriculum (2022). It includes 18 engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that cover key concepts about materials, their properties, and how they are used in everyday objects and structures. Includes:Editable Lesson PlansDigital Lesson Companions: Ready-to-use slides to guide teaching Worksheets: Activities to reinforce learning and assess understandingHands-On Activities: Intera
1st
General Science, Science
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum Bundle
Daily and Seasonal Changes - Four Seasons - Grade 1 Science Ontario
This pack contains more than enough activities for a Four Seasons unit! Students will compare changes in plants and animals, activities, weather, and clothing for winter, spring, summer, and fall. They will also compare day and night. There are daily and monthly weather tracking tools. It includes worksheets, posters, sorting activities, class books, and more! It was created with the Daily and Seasonal Changes strand of the Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum (2022) in mind but works well
1st - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum Bundle
Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum Bundle
Bring your Grade 1 science curriculum to life with this Ontario Curriculum Science Bundle! This package includes 4 complete Grade 1 science units: Needs and Characteristics of Living ThingsEnergy in Our LivesEveryday Materials, Objects, and StructuresDaily and Seasonal ChangesEach unit is designed to be curriculum-aligned, engaging, and flexible so you can save time while meeting expectations. What’s Inside the Bundle:Editable Lesson Plans - Easy to adapt for your classroom needsGoogle Slides™
1st
Science
Needs and Characteristics of Living Things - Grade 1 Science Ontario
This Grade 1 science resource is a complete science unit for Needs and Characteristics of Living Things. It helps students explore living and non-living things and understand the needs of living things. With fully editable lesson plans, Google Slides™ for instruction, and a variety of differentiated worksheets, this unit is designed to support all learners. Engaging activities, digital companions, and flexible assessments make it easy to teach. Classroom pets and plants are also great ways to e
1st
General Science, Science
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum Bundle
Energy In Our Lives - Grade 1 Science Ontario
Teach Grade 1 students about energy in their everyday lives with this engaging and complete unit aligned with the Ontario Science Curriculum (2022)! This Energy In Our Lives resource is designed to help you deliver meaningful lessons that explore different forms and sources of energy, how energy is used in our daily routines, and how we can use it responsibly. Includes:Editable Lesson PlansDigital Lesson Companions: Ready-to-use slides to guide teachingWorksheets: Activities to reinforce learn
1st
General Science, Science
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum Bundle
Work on Writing - Grade 2 Ontario Curriculum Writing Prompts - Print and Digital
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to the curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for units specific to the Grade 2 Ontario Curriculum. INCLUDES:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learningWRITING ACTIVITIES:Would You Rather?How To…Label ItList ItWrite A StoryWrite About ItDescribe ItReport ItWrite A LetterWrite The RoomWord Wall CardsBUNDLED RESOURCES:MovementChanging Family and Community TraditionsGrowth and
2nd
Science, Social Studies, Writing
Work on Writing - Grade 3 Ontario Curriculum Writing Prompts - Print and Digital
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to the curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for units specific to the Grade 3 Ontario Curriculum. INCLUDES:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learningWRITING ACTIVITIES:Would You Rather?How To…Label It!List It!Write A StoryWrite About ItDescribe ItCompare ThemReport ItWrite A LetterWrite The RoomWord Wall CardsBUNDLED RESOURCES:Growth and Changes in PlantsSoils in the En
3rd
Science, Social Studies, Writing
Black History in Canada | STEM Challenges
Integrate the history and culture of Black Canadians into the curriculum with these STEAM (or STEM) Challenges. These challenges feature reading passages about significant Black Canadians, places, events, and topics. Try these tasks in your classroom, library learning commons, Makerspace, or at home. There is no set material list so put out whatever you have available and let your students get to work! Includes:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learni
1st - 3rd
African History, Engineering
Also included in: Black History in Canada Mega Bundle | Canadian Black History
Simple Machines
Simple Machines can be fun! I've included clip art and photographs that, along with concrete materials that you gather, help bring this topic to life.
This resource includes:
• Learning About Machines - Definitions
• Six Types of Simple Machines - Definitions
• Simple Machines - Students describe/define each type of machine.
• Machine Examples - Students give examples (draw and label or draw and write) about each machine
• Worksheets for identifying the six types of simple machines
• Classro
2nd - 3rd
Science
Four Seasons PowerPoint Games Bundle | Digital
These Four Seasons Trivia Games are a fun and engaging way to review learning about seasonal changes. Weather, clothing, animals, plants, and animals are all covered! For each question, students will need to identify the season - winter, spring, summer, or fall. My students love Jeopardy games! If you haven't played them in your classroom, you must! Categories:• Weather• Clothing• Animals• Plants• ActivitiesIn this bundle, you will receive 2 separate files/games, for a total of 50 questions
K - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Science
Color Mixing Activities and Posters - Primary and Secondary Colors Visual Arts
Make teaching color theory engaging and fun with this Color Mixing Unit Pack! This resource is perfect for introducing students to primary and secondary colors. With a variety of posters, worksheets, and hands-on activities, this pack ensures your students grasp key concepts while having fun exploring colors. Contents:• Paints Poem • Primary Colors Poster • Primary Colors Worksheet • Secondary Colors Poster • Secondary Colors Worksheet • The Color Wheel Poster • The Color Wheel Worksheet •
K - 3rd
Art, Science, Visual Arts
Daily and Seasonal Changes Writing Prompts - Work on Writing - Grade 1 Ontario
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to the curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for the topic, Daily and Seasonal Changes (Grade 1 Ontario Curriculum). INCLUDES:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learningWRITING ACTIVITIES:Would You Rather?How To…Label ItList ItWrite A StoryWrite About ItDescribe ItWrite a LetterWrite The RoomWord Wall CardsBe sure to check out the preview to get a better idea of what’s inc
1st
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
Growth and Changes in Animals Writing Prompts - Work on Writing Grade 2 Ontario
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to the curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for the topic, Growth and Changes in Animals (Grade 2 Ontario Curriculum). INCLUDES:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learning WRITING ACTIVITIES:Would You Rather?How To…Label ItList ItWrite A StoryWrite About ItDescribe ItReport ItWrite a LetterWrite The RoomWord Wall Cards Be sure to check out the preview to get a better
2nd
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
Weather Writing Prompts Work on Writing Types of Writing
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for the topic Weather. Writing activities includes:Would You Rather?Would you rather play in the snow or rain? Label It!Label outdoor clothing List It!List types of weather Write A StoryWrite a story about a picture prompt – It’s a Snowstorm Describe ItDescribe today’s weather Word Wall Cards16 words to add to your word wall, writing center wall, or attach to a ring This
K - 2nd
Science, Writing
States of Matter Solids, Liquids, and Gases Boom Cards
This States of Matter game is a fun and engaging way to review learning about three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases. Includes introductory slides that explain each of the three states. Identify the type of matter each object is and receive instant feedback. These digital task cards are hosted on the Boom™ Learning platform. Includes:A PDF document with a link to access the Boom™ Cards. There are 22 cards in the deck. Not sure? Try out a playable preview! About Boom™ Card
2nd - 3rd
Science
NGSS
2-PS1-1
Air and Water in the Environment Writing Prompts - Work on Writing - Grade 2
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to the curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for the topic, Air and Water in the Environment (Grade 2 Ontario Curriculum). INCLUDES:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learning WRITING ACTIVITIES:Would You Rather?How To…Label ItList ItWrite A StoryWrite About ItDescribe ItWrite The RoomWord Wall Cards Be sure to check out the preview to get a better idea of what’s inclu
2nd
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
Needs and Characteristics of Living Things Writing Prompts - Work on Writing
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to the curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for the topic, Needs and Characteristics of the Living Things (Grade 1 Ontario Curriculum). INCLUDES:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learningWRITING ACTIVITIES:Would You Rather?How To…Label ItList ItWrite A StoryWrite About ItDescribe ItWrite a LetterWrite The RoomWord Wall CardsBe sure to check out the preview to get a bette
1st
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
Simple Machines and Movement Writing Prompts - Work on Writing - Grade 2 Ontario
Looking for a way to add variety to your writing center and link to the curriculum? I’ve created a bunch of writing activities for the topic, Movement and Simple Machines (Grade 2 Ontario Curriculum). INCLUDES:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learning WRITING ACTIVITIES:Would You Rather?How To…Label ItList ItWrite A StoryWrite About ItDescribe ItWrite The RoomWord Wall Cards Be sure to check out the preview to get a better idea of what’s included!
2nd
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
Dr. Patricia Bath - The Doctor With An Eye For Eyes - A Book Companion
Share this inspiring story about Dr. Patricia Bath – an ophthalmologist, inventor, and educator. This resource is a companion to the book – The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath written by Julia Finley Mosca. This freebie includes a biography of Dr. Patricia Bath, a comprehension check, a graphic organizer, and 6 posters (3 in color, 3 in black and white.) Images created by Daniel Rieley are used with permission from The Innovation Press.If you like this, you may be
2nd - 3rd
Science, Social Studies
Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
Simple Machines - Boom Cards
This Simple Machines game is a fun and engaging way to review learning about the six simple machines - inclined plane, lever, pulley, screw, wedge, and wheel and axle. Includes introductory slides to explain each simple machine. Identify which simple machine each object is and receive instant feedback. These digital task cards are hosted on the Boom™ Learning platform. Includes:A PDF document with a link to access the Boom™ Cards. There are 28 cards in the deck. Not sure? Try out a pla
2nd - 3rd
Science
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Welcome teacher friends! I’m Nicole, the woman behind Brownie Points. I am a primary teacher, avid learner, and accidental entrepreneur! Creating resources for teachers is a passion *nerd alert*. I treasure the opportunity to connect with educators all around the world and I’m humbled to know that my resources are helping students and teachers.
I began my career in 2005 as a kindergarten teacher before moving to first grade with a brief stint in second grade. I love teaching primary - the children are so willing and eager to learn and provide unconditional love and admiration!
You can find me at www.browniepointsteaching.com.
Teaching style
I regularly use hands-on activities and visuals to bring unfamiliar concepts to life. I have many English language learners so this is vital! My students love centres, iPads, videos, and PowerPoint games. My favourite subjects to teach are science and math.
My own education history
• Hon. Bachelor of Science (Human Biology, Psychology), University of Toronto
• Bachelor of Education, Queen's University
• Primary Education Specialist
• Additional Qualifications in Librarianship, Reading, English as a Second Language
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