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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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Canadian Money Worksheets Activities | Coins and Bills | Financial Literacy
This resource includes 113 worksheets for teaching Canadian coins and bills to primary students. There are several versions of many of the worksheets allowing for differentiation and extra practice. Please take a look at the preview for an idea of the contents. This is a part of a bundle: Canadian Money Resources - BundleIf you like this, you may be interested in:Canadian Money Resources - Reference PostersBuying Sweet Treats - A Money CraftivityBuying Balloons - A Money CraftivityIf you have
1st - 2nd
Math
Also included in: Canadian Money Resources Bundle | Financial Literacy
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
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
Henry's Freedom Box Comprehension Activities | Print and Digital
Have you heard about Henry Box Brown? Share this true story of escape via the Underground Railroad with your students - Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine. Great for any time of the year, not just black history month! There are a variety of no-prep activities in this packet that you can use as follow-up to this book. Pick and choose what works best for you and your students. Includes:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learningActivities:• Story summ
1st - 2nd
Reading, Writing
Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
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
Sick Simon - Germs and Staying Healthy | Print and Digital
Share this cute story about germs and staying healthy - Sick Simon by Dan Krall. Simon goes to school when he is sick because he just loves going to school - sound familiar?! Simon ends up infecting the entire student body, much to the delight of a set of germs that he meets. They explain how he does an amazing job of spreading them around. Simon becomes determined to change his habits and begins to practice good hygiene. There are a variety of no-prep and low-prep activities in this packet
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Health
Sorting by Attributes
Kids just love sorting! It's one of the first math skills kids learn and one they practice daily. This resource has many different activities to help students gain an understanding of sorting and classifying. Easy to prep and use in math centers or for independent practice. Includes:Land, Sea, and Air Sort - Vehicles, animals, and objects that are to be sorted by land, sea, and air on sorting mats. In color and black and white. Zoo, Farm, House Pet Sort - Animals that are to be sorted accordi
K - 2nd
Math
Rules, Roles, Relationships, and Responsibilities
You may find some of these worksheets useful as your class explores the topics of rules, roles, relationships, and responsibilities. Includes:Responsibilities at Home/School/Community Rules at Home/School/Community Life at Home/School/Community Responsibility at Home Classroom Jobs Responsibility Chart My Family Helps I Help my Family My Family Portrait What Would Happen? Follow the Rules…Or Else! - Class Book It’s Our Responsibility - Class Book People in School People in School Flash Cards Peo
1st - 2nd
Social Studies
Black History in Canada Posters | Canadian Black History
Looking for Black History Month resources specific to Canada? Look no further! Create a display with these posters featuring Black Canadians. Use this as a springboard to learn more about these great people and their accomplishments! Includes 30 posters of Black Canadians in both colour and black and white. Featuring:Lucille HunterMifflin GibbsViola DesmondFerguson JenkinsJohn WareJean AugustineJoe FortesWillie O‘ReeOscar PetersonAnderson AbbottElijah McCoyHarry JeromeJosiah HensonLincoln A
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Black History in Canada Mega Bundle | Canadian Black History
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
Math In The Real World Posters
Have you ever had a student ask, "Why do we have to learn this?" Share real-life applications of each unit in math. These posters were created to show real-world examples and provide a little motivation. Use them to create a bulletin-board display, add to your Math Word Wall or STEM Wall, or post individual posters in your math center. Math in Our Lives - 5 PostersMake connections between math and everyday contexts. In color onlyMath at HomeMath at PlayMath at the StoreMath at SchoolMath at
K - 3rd
Math
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
Black History in Canada Mega Bundle | Canadian Black History
Looking for Black History Month resources specific to Canada? Look no further! This mega bundle includes 18 resources that were created to integrate the history and culture of Black Canadians into the curriculum. As a primary teacher, the month of February is so jam-packed with celebrations to recognize. There’s no need to restrict activities or discussions related to Black History to February! There are smaller bundles of resources available: Mini Bundle Volume 1Mini Bundle Volume 2BUNDL
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts
Celebrations and Holidays Around the World Activities Reading and Writing Bundle
Bring cultural learning to life with this engaging collection of 30 holiday and celebration readers! Each reader introduces students to unique traditions and symbols from around the world while building reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Students explore meaningful customs through informative text, writing prompts, and creative drawing activities that make learning both fun and memorable. Each of the mini books feature: Short, age-appropriate informational passages about th
2nd - 3rd
Reading
Map Skills Worksheets Activities Printables Geography
Are you looking for a low-prep unit to help your students practice map skills? This pack of activities includes worksheets, posters, and activities to engage your students while they practice using a map key or legend and a compass rose to follow directions and read, analyze, and create simple maps. This resource includes:printable PDFGoogle Slides™ version for digital useActivities included:• Looking at map symbols • Analyzing community maps - different options for each map • Creating m
1st
Geography
Number Representation and Subitizing - Numbers 1-20 - Number Sense Activities
Looking for an engaging resource to help your primary students master number sense and number representation? This set of number cards for numbers 1-20 is a great K-2 math resource. Each number is represented in multiple ways to support a variety of learning styles and reinforce critical math concepts. Use these cards to practice: SubitizingCountingSortingOrderingComparing numbersPerfect for assessments, whole group activities, small groups, math centers, and even as part of fun card game
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Canadian Black History | Picture Book Responses | Print and Digital
Looking for resources for Black History Month in Canada? Integrate the history and culture of Black Canadians into your program with these great read-alouds...at any time of the year! Many of the picture books were written by Canadian authors or feature Canadian settings and characters. I’ve included some popular picture books about African Americans and some of my favourite fables and folktales. A comprehension check is included for each book for students to recount facts from the story and/
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Also included in: Black History in Canada Mega Bundle | Canadian Black History
Chinese New Year 2026 | Lunar New Year | Mini Book
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this informative reader that focuses on traditions in China! It goes into some detail about the traditions of the holiday and includes writing and drawing prompts. INCLUDES:printable PDF version - Pick and choose which pages you'd like to print.Google Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learningCONTENTS: Cover PageIntroduction LegendsChinese ZodiacTraditionsCleaning HomesFood for Chinese New YearColor by NumberWhat I Learned About Chinese New YearUse i
2nd - 3rd
Reading
Also included in: Lunar New Year Activity Bundle 2026
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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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