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Welcome to The Thinking Classroom, where we provide creative, colorful, and engaging resources designed to spark critical and creative thinking in your students. Specializing in literature workbooks and thought-provoking activities, our products encourage deep analysis, imaginative problem-solving, and reflective learning. Whether you're looking to enhance your students' understanding of literature or develop their critical thinking skills, our resources are crafted to inspire curiosity and thoughtful discussion in every classroom.
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WALL-E - Graphic Organiser
Use this resource to consolidate student understanding of the primary themes and messages in the film Wall-E. Critical Thinking Questions include: Could someone argue the film is anti-technology? How?What is a real-world technology that functions like the Axiom’s auto-pilot?Does technological or scientific advancement always make life better for people?What do we need to consider when inventing ‘helpful’ technology?
5th - 10th
Other (ELA)
Bluey - Resource Suite
Bluey Resource Suite: Critical & Creative Literacy Activities for Years 6–8Engage students with this thoughtful and imaginative resource suite built around the hit show Bluey. Designed for middle school English classrooms, this unit explores themes like family, resilience, identity, and emotional intelligence through humour, storytelling, and visual literacy. With ready-to-use lesson plans, PETAL scaffolds, creative worksheets, media analysis tasks, and playful printables (like Bluey Bingo and
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
Visual Literacy + Picture Books - Resource Suite
This comprehensive Visual Literacy – Picture Books unit includes 29 engaging lesson plans designed to help students explore how concepts are expressed through visual storytelling. With a vibrant collection of colourful and supportive PowerPoints, scaffolds, exemplars, and fun hands-on activities, students are guided to analyse picture books in meaningful and creative ways. The resource also features scanned copies of key pages from the texts, ready-to-use worksheets, and interactive tasks, along
5th - 9th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing
Thinking Routines - Graphic Organiser Printable Set
Boost Critical Thinking with Harvard Project Zero Routines! This printable pack includes a suite of tried-and-true thinking routines like See-Think-Wonder, Peel the Fruit, Compass Points, and more. Perfect for digging deeper into texts, ideas, and perspectives—these versatile organisers help students slow down, reflect, and make meaningful connections in any subject.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
ULTIMATE English / Literature Printable Collection!
Engage, Explore, and Elevate English Learning with This Ultimate Resource Bundle!!90+ Printable ResourcesAnalysing Texts: Handouts, Posters & ActivitiesAnalysing Characters: Handouts, Posters & ActivitiesFast Finisher ActivitesFun Activities: Handouts & ActivitiesGraphic OrganisersOne-pagersPETAL Paragraphs PrintablesThinking Routine PrintablesBONUS - Self-care JournalBONUS - Bell-ringer JournalThis comprehensive collection is designed to bring energy, creativity, and critical thinking into your
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Mindfulness & Critical Thinking Bellringer Journal
The Brain Power Journal is the perfect tool to help students build essential life skills like mindfulness, critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Designed as a bell-ringer or weekly journal, this resource encourages students to reflect on their personal growth, emotions, and relationships, while also challenging them with lateral thinking and philosophical prompts. Each prompt is crafted to inspire thoughtful responses, fostering emotional intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and self-a
5th - 12th
Art, English Language Arts
Book Tasting for High School - Complete Set
What's included in the set:Three design options for each of the following: Menu - a place to record information about the books 'tasted'PlacematGenre ChecklistTable Number CardsTeacher Instruction GuideA Book Tasting is a dynamic and engaging activity designed to cultivate a love for reading among junior high school students. Imagine transforming a traditional library or classroom setting into a literary cafe, where students have the opportunity to sample a variety of books in a unique and inter
5th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Word Wall - Vocabulary Builder Printables
A set of printable Vocabulary Builder sheets to build a word wall in your classroom! A range of options from black and white, to full colour templates.
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
IB Learner Profile + Aboriginal Excellence
A set of ten IB Learner Profile posters that celebrate Aboriginal excellence!
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, English Language Arts, Performing Arts
Self-care Journal
Mindfulness & Self-Care Activity Book – Key FeaturesSupports students’ emotional regulation, self-awareness, and well-beingDesigned to help students slow down, reflect, and resetEncourages healthy coping strategies and stress management skillsPromotes mindfulness, gratitude, and positive thinkingBuilds social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in an age-appropriate wayHelps students develop self-confidence and emotional resilienceProvides structured reflection prompts that are easy for students to
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Health, Performing Arts
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Welcome to The Thinking Classroom, where we provide creative, colorful, and engaging resources designed to spark critical and creative thinking in your students. Specializing in literature workbooks and thought-provoking activities, our products encourage deep analysis, imaginative problem-solving, and reflective learning. Whether you're looking to enhance your students' understanding of literature or develop their critical thinking skills, our resources are crafted to inspire curiosity and thoughtful discussion in every classroom.
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I'm never afraid to ask the tough questions - critical and creative thinking are my thing!
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Bachelor of Education
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