Mrs Learning Bee
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New South Wales, Australia
About the store
My free digital handbook, Phonics & Beeyond, has supported over 70 thousand educators around the world in implementing evidence-based literacy practices. I help K-2 teachers by creating quality learning activities to support students in developing strong foundational skills and a love of learning, as well as kind hearts and resilient minds.
WHO IS MRS LEARNING BEE?
I'm a former teacher and Assistant Principal from Sydney, Australia. After 10+ years of teaching and leadership, I left the classroom in 2021 to focus on supporting teachers full-time. My teaching passions include synthetic phonics, writing, play-based learning activities, classroom management, kindness and social-emotional learning.
LOOKING FOR MORE?
You'll find loads of actionable tips and strategies, as well as over 400 FREE quality learning resources in the Freebee Library at mrslearningbee.com.
LEVEL UP YOUR TEACHING WITH 'THE HIVE'
Alongside my software developer husband, I have founded The Hive - a revolutionary online platform of educational and digital resources for teachers.
The Hive's completely customizable teacher dashboard includes:
- Thousands of high-quality, evidence-based resources
- Digital learning tools for interactive lessons
- Video warm up lessons & brain breaks
- Digital classroom routines (daily slides, visual timetable & more)
- Digital classroom tools (timers, student grouping tool, rotations & more)
- Digital teacher planner to automate your days and save you precious time
Find out more at hive.mrslearningbee.com
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Look at the difference a year can make - First & last day of school REFLECTIONS
Use these beginning of the year templates to create a mini book to mark the progress your students make in a year, or use as individual templates! Students complete on the first day of school, and then again at the end of the year. It makes a beautiful keepsake for students to take home at the end of the year! 5 reflection templates are included: This is how I wrote my name at the start/end of the yearThis is how I coloured (colored) at the start/end of yearThis is how I drew myself at the start
PreK - 2nd
Writing
Also included in: Kindergarten Back to School - First Weeks of Kindergarten BUNDLE
Letter, Number & Name Formation Mats - EDITABLE - All Australian Fonts
Are you running orientation for Kindergarten transition programs? These letter, number and name tracing mats can be used to help support students in preparing to start school - or at the start of Kindergarten or Prep. They can be used as part of a Transition to School pack, or in your classrooms at the start of the school year. Included: Letter and number formation mats in 6 Aussie fontsTracing matsI can write/trace/make my name with playdough (blank). This is also included in an editable power
PreK - K
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Also included in: Kindergarten Back to School - First Weeks of Kindergarten BUNDLE
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES - FINE MOTOR HANDBOOK
Wondering what fine motor skills to teach in Kindergarten? This comprehensive handbook contains over 50 pages of tips and information about fine motor skills development. It includes: The stages of fine motor developmentOverview of Fine Motor Development, which skills to target and how to target them.Pencil grip tipsHundreds of fine motor activity ideas for the home or classroomHandwriting & letter formationFine motor craft ideasWhere to source resourcesAs this is a large document, a hyperlinked
PreK - 1st
Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Also included in: Kindergarten Back to School - First Weeks of Kindergarten BUNDLE
Supporting your child at home | LITERACY PARENT HANDOUT
This Kindergarten parent handout is useful to provide parents of early years students to help them to know how they can be supporting their child's literacy learning at home. It is perfect for parent information nights or parent interviews! The handout contains: Reading tipsPre-reading skills (phonological awareness)PhonicsHigh Frequency WordsWritingHandwritingClick here for lots more free parent handouts.
PreK - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Writing
Home Reading Parent Handout
This home reading parent handout is a great way to engage parents in the home reading process and provide them with tips and strategies to support their children as they learn to read! It is aligned with a synthetic phonics approach to learning to read, and includes comprehension prompts for before/during/after reading. There are also do's and don'ts of reading with your child at home, strategies for when your child doesn't know how to read a word, and tips for developing a love of readin
PreK - 1st
Reading, Reading Strategies
A guide to Recount Writing in Kindergarten and Grade 1
Are you not quite sure where to start when it comes to teaching recount writing and personal narratives? This document contains lots of tips and tricks for how to teach recount writing in the early years. An overview of recount writingHow to introduce recount writing- the different phasesSuggested scaffoldsOngoing recount lesson ideasSuggestions for lesson focusesCorrecting spelling errorsPlease note: This guide can be downloaded for FREE from mrslearningbee.comLOOKING FOR MORE?Did you know...
PreK - 1st
Writing
Mental Addition and Subtraction Strategies Overview
This mental addition and subtraction strategies handout provides parents or educators with a clear overview of the mental addition/subtraction strategies that students learn as they progress. 7 main levels are included, based around the Australian National Numeracy Learning Progressions. I can count itemsI count count items one at a time to add/subtractI can count hidden itemsI count count on and back to add and subtractI can use flexible strategies to tenI can use flexible strategies with two
PreK - 5th
Math, Numbers
High Frequency Words Parent Handout
This high-frequency word parent handout can be given to parents to support your high-frequency word home learning program. It outlines the shift to a more research based approach (orthographic mapping) and walks parents through that process step by step. If your school is shifting to an approach that is more aligned with Science of Reading, this handout will help to support parents with this shift. It also provides parents with some hands-on ideas for consolidating words at home. Click here fo
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - dge (badge), ge (orange)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for consonant phoneme dge (badge), ge (orange).Level 1: shorter text with dge (badge), ge (orange) words.Level 2: longer text with dge (badge), ge (orange) + some more complex wordsLevel 3: l
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Similes Prompt Vocabulary Slides for Descriptive & Figurative Language Lessons
Build knowledge of figurative language and descriptive language with these similes PowerPoint slides. They are the perfect addition for your vocabulary and grammar lessons. Some examples of similes are included, then over 70 simile prompts. They are open-ended so that students can complete the similes however they wish. There is also an editable slide where you can create your own prompts! You may also like my Similes Task Cards.They are also available in the following bundles: Similes Bund
1st - 3rd
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - eer (peer), ear (hear)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for r-controlled vowel EER:Level 1: shorter text with eer (peer), ear (hear) words.Level 2: longer text with eer (peer), ear (hear) words + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text with m
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - soft c (cell, city, cycle)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for soft c (cell, city, cycle).Level 1: shorter text with soft c (cell, city, cycle) words.Level 2: longer text with soft c (cell, city, cycle) + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - ay (day), ai (sail)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for long vowel a:Level 1: shorter text with ay (day), ai (sail) words.Level 2: longer text with ay (day), ai (sail) words + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text with more complex ay (
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.3
+12
Also included in: Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - Long Vowel Bundle
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - oi (soil), oy (toy)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for diphthong oi/oy:Level 1: shorter text with oi (soil), oy (toy) words.Level 2: longer text with oi (soil), oy (toy) + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text with more complex oi (soi
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Also included in: Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - Diphthongs Bundle
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - er (her), ir (girl), ur (turn)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for r-controlled vowel ER:Level 1: shorter text with er (her), ir (girl), ur (turn) words.Level 2: longer text with er (her), ir (girl), ur (turn) words + some more complex wordsLevel 3: long
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - air (fair), are (care)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for r-controlled vowel AIR:Level 1: shorter text with air (fair), are (care) words.Level 2: longer text with air (fair), are (care) words + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text with m
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - tch (catch), ch (rich)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for consonant phoneme tch (catch), ch (rich).Level 1: shorter text with tch (catch), ch (rich) words.Level 2: longer text with tch (catch), ch (rich) + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - ou (mouse), ow (how)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for diphthong ou/ow:Level 1: shorter text with ou (mouse), ow (how) words.Level 2: longer text with ou (mouse), ow (how) words + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text with more complex
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+10
Also included in: Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - Diphthongs Bundle
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - i_e (kite), i (tiger)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for long vowel i:Level 1: shorter text with i_e (kite), i (tiger) words.Level 2: longer text with i_e (kite), i (tiger) words + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text with more complex
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.3
+12
Also included in: Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - Long Vowel Bundle
Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - igh (sight), y (fly)
These passages are designed to be used as a connected decodable text for consolidation of phonics knowledge, and to support students in becoming fluent readers. Differentiated passages have been developed at three entry points, with bees to identify the three different levels. 3 levels of fluency passages for long vowel i:Level 1: shorter text with igh (sight), y (fly) words.Level 2: longer text with igh (sight), y (fly) words + some more complex wordsLevel 3: longest text with more complex ig
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.3
+12
Also included in: Editable Differentiated Decodable Fluency Texts - Long Vowel Bundle
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About the store
Experience
My free digital handbook, Phonics & Beeyond, has supported over 70 thousand educators around the world in implementing evidence-based literacy practices. I help K-2 teachers by creating quality learning activities to support students in developing strong foundational skills and a love of learning, as well as kind hearts and resilient minds.
WHO IS MRS LEARNING BEE?
I'm a former teacher and Assistant Principal from Sydney, Australia. After 10+ years of teaching and leadership, I left the classroom in 2021 to focus on supporting teachers full-time. My teaching passions include synthetic phonics, writing, play-based learning activities, classroom management, kindness and social-emotional learning.
LOOKING FOR MORE?
You'll find loads of actionable tips and strategies, as well as over 400 FREE quality learning resources in the Freebee Library at mrslearningbee.com.
LEVEL UP YOUR TEACHING WITH 'THE HIVE'
Alongside my software developer husband, I have founded The Hive - a revolutionary online platform of educational and digital resources for teachers.
The Hive's completely customizable teacher dashboard includes:
- Thousands of high-quality, evidence-based resources
- Digital learning tools for interactive lessons
- Video warm up lessons & brain breaks
- Digital classroom routines (daily slides, visual timetable & more)
- Digital classroom tools (timers, student grouping tool, rotations & more)
- Digital teacher planner to automate your days and save you precious time
Find out more at hive.mrslearningbee.com
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