Mini Monsters
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Queensland, Australia
About the store
I create ready-to-use Early Years and Primary teaching resources, including worksheets, guided activities, and lesson packs, for busy classroom teachers who need lessons that work immediately with diverse learners.
As a qualified, experienced classroom teacher, I design resources based on the realities of modern classrooms: wide ability ranges, curriculum pressure, behaviour demands, and time scarcity. Every resource is classroom-tested, low-prep, and instructionally clear, so teachers can use it straight away without additional research or preparation.
All resources are designed for real students in real classrooms, are pedagogy-aligned and evidence-informed, structured for clarity, independence, and engagement, and created to reduce teacher workload while supporting meaningful learning outcomes.
My purpose is simple: to help teachers spend less time preparing and more time teaching, using practical, proven resources that support everyday classroom success.
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2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions, Set 2 (Informative Texts)
10 weeks of guided information text based reading worksheets, each on different animals. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample
2nd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.10
 +4
Also included in:Â 1st-3rd Grade Animal Reading Comprehension Passages | Differentiated Bundle
First Grade Reading Fluency Passages
Build reading fluency, decoding skills and improve accuracy with these guided reading printables for information, narrative and persuasive texts. Clear and easy to read font. Print and pop into literacy tubs for reading, into homework folders or display digitally on a whiteboard, computer or iPad. Cards are clear to read, nicely sized font (two cards to an A4 page, 30 cards in total), and all clipart is in black and white for cost effective printing. I often print and have students do reading-w
1st
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.2b
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
 +4
Third and Fourth Grade Reading Fluency Passages
Third and fourth grade guided reading card printables for information, narrative and persuasive texts. Build fluency and accuracy! Clear and easy to read font. Print and pop into literacy tubs for reading, into homework folders or display digitally on a whiteboard, computer or iPad. Cards are clear to read, nicely sized font (two cards to an A4 page, 30 cards in total), and all clipart is in black and white for cost effective printing. I often print and have students do reading-with-a-pencil
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RF.3.3
, RF.3.3d
, RF.3.4
 +2
Second Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Worksheet Bundle
40 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample rea
2nd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.6
 +23
Second Grade Reading Fluency Passages
Second grade guided reading printables for information, narrative and persuasive texts. Build fluency and accuracy! Clear and easy to read font. Print and pop into literacy tubs for reading, into homework folders or display digitally on a whiteboard, computer or iPad. Cards are clear to read, nicely sized font (two cards to an A4 page, 30 cards in total), and all clipart is in black and white for cost effective printing. You may choose to also print and have students do reading-with-a-pencil
2nd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3f
, RF.2.4a
 +1
3rd & 4th Grade Reading Comprehension and Questions Bundle
40 WEEKS OF GUIDED READING - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended plus answer sheets for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover a
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +26
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 4
10 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample rea
2nd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
 +13
Also included in:Â Second Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Worksheet Bundle
1st Grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions, Set 2 (Informative Texts)
10 weeks of guided information text based reading worksheets, each on different animals. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample
1st
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.10
, RF.1.3
 +5
Also included in:Â 1st-3rd Grade Animal Reading Comprehension Passages | Differentiated Bundle
First Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
40 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample rea
1st
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.2b
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
 +10
Queensland Font Handwriting PowerPoint
Editable, pre-typed Queensland Font Handwriting for the board for students to copy. Sentences already made to match each letter of the alphabet, in Qbeginners! Time saver! Just type in today's date into the space provided, display this pre-typed and editable PowerPoint for your students to copy from for Handwriting and you're set! I discuss the slide with the letter on it, model the formation and have students copy straight from the board into their books. Also handy for your relief teacher
K - 2nd
Handwriting, Other (ELA), Writing
1st-3rd Grade Animal Reading Comprehension Passages | Differentiated Bundle
Unlock ready-to-go guided reading with this 10-set bundle of animal-themed informational texts. Each week offers three differentiated versions for Grades 1–3, so you can meet every learner's needs with the same information text, and aligned difficulty level for the text and questions. Every passage set includes a reading passage with multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions with a creative drawing prompt, and a scaffolded retell task with lined space and visual cues. Inside you'll find: •
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
3rd & 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 2, Informative
10 weeks of information text based guided reading worksheets based on fun animals! There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set. Answer sheets included! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic question
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +3
Also included in:Â 1st-3rd Grade Animal Reading Comprehension Passages | Differentiated Bundle
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 3
10 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample rea
2nd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â Second Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Worksheet Bundle
3rd & 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 4
10 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! ANSWER SHEET INCLUDED. Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questi
3rd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +3
Also included in:Â 3rd & 4th Grade Reading Comprehension and Questions Bundle
Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
40 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions in a clear and easy to read font for kindergarten. There are three simple questions per page with space to draw following a prompt to match the text. Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need! Absolutely no prep work required!Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matc
Kindergarten
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3c
 +3
1st Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 4
10 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample rea
1st
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.2b
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
 +12
Also included in:Â First Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Double Digit Addition Worksheets
Differentiated vertical algorithm addition worksheets for prep/kinder, first and second grade! No prep needed, four difficulty levels with both words problems and sums / operations. This fun pack includes four levels of difficulty with three worksheets for each level. This allows the teacher to teach the same lesson and give the same worksheet, with students abilities catered for in their individually chosen sheet. Pages are fun, child-friendly and all feature borders or clipart I have desig
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
Also included in:Â First Grade Math Worksheets Bundle
Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 2 (Animals)
10 weeks of guided information text based reading worksheets, each on different animals. There are literal, inferential and critical questions perfect for kindergarten, with three questions per page in a clear and easy to read font! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently depending on ability level. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read
Kindergarten
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.K.2
, RI.K.3
 +6
Also included in:Â Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 3
10 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions that are simple and clear, perfect for kindergarteners! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently depending on reading level, or with a teacher or support person. Either way, absolutely no prep work is required! Worksheets include a themed
Kindergarten
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
 +10
Also included in:Â Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
1st Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Set 3
10 weeks of guided reading worksheets - narratives, information and persuasive texts. There are literal, inferential and critical questions with both multiple choice and open ended for each set! Print, pop into literacy tubs for reading groups or glue into books and students are ready to go, with everything they need to complete the tasks independently. Absolutely no prep work required! Worksheets include a themed passage to read, matching clipart and strategic questioning to cover ample rea
1st
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
, RF.1.3e
 +6
Also included in:Â First Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I create ready-to-use Early Years and Primary teaching resources, including worksheets, guided activities, and lesson packs, for busy classroom teachers who need lessons that work immediately with diverse learners.
As a qualified, experienced classroom teacher, I design resources based on the realities of modern classrooms: wide ability ranges, curriculum pressure, behaviour demands, and time scarcity. Every resource is classroom-tested, low-prep, and instructionally clear, so teachers can use it straight away without additional research or preparation.
All resources are designed for real students in real classrooms, are pedagogy-aligned and evidence-informed, structured for clarity, independence, and engagement, and created to reduce teacher workload while supporting meaningful learning outcomes.
My purpose is simple: to help teachers spend less time preparing and more time teaching, using practical, proven resources that support everyday classroom success.
Teaching style
My teaching style is practical, structured, and focused on clarity. I design resources that support diverse learners, promote independence, and work within the real constraints of modern classrooms.
Each resource is intentionally created to be low-prep, easy to implement, and adaptable across ability levels. Instructions are clear, layouts are student-friendly, and activities are designed to support engagement without adding unnecessary cognitive load.
This approach allows teachers to deliver effective lessons with confidence, while reducing planning time and supporting meaningful learning outcomes.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My work is reflected in consistent positive feedback from educators who use these resources in their own classrooms. Many teachers highlight the clarity, ease of use, and time-saving nature of the materials, as well as their effectiveness with diverse learners.
With thousands of resources downloaded and strong ongoing ratings, this store represents years of classroom-informed practice and refinement based on real teacher and student needs.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with additional qualifications in information technology, cognitive development, and the practical application of educational technology in learning environments.
I have also undertaken specialist training in supporting graduate teachers, addressing diverse learner needs, and strengthening early years pedagogy through evidence-based practice. This academic background directly informs the design, structure, and instructional clarity of every resource I create.
Additional biographical information
My goal is to support real teachers with practical resources that make teaching more efficient and learning more meaningful. Every resource is designed to save time, reduce mental load, and support effective instruction in real classrooms.
I create materials teachers can trust, knowing they are quality-tested, thoughtfully structured, and ready to use when time and energy are limited.
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