Thinking-Inspired Educator

Theme Park Inquiry Mathematics UnitSet of 6 engaging tasks within the themed unit addressing achievement standards in Year 4, 5, 6 Mathematics - Decimals, Fractions, Measurement (Perimeter & Area) and Money. Each stage has scaffolded tasks with smaller questions to help break down the larger problem. PDF includes;* Assessment Rubric (Year 5 and 6) * Stage 1: Brainstorming & Ideas * Stage 2: Budget * Stage 3: Menu Creation (for a food stall) * Stage 4: Theme Park Design * Stage 5: Theme Park Fr

rganisation iconsDo you want more organised students that are ready for learning?This set of stationery items with clear labeling will make mornings & the starts of lessons a breeze!You could keep these icons in digital format or print, laminate and put whiteboard/ velcro on to the back to easily stick on the board/ wall (this is what I do). I use these icons in my classroom as students walk in for morning set up, so they know what items they will require for the day. They are also super helpf

Learner Profile ReflectionQuick & Easy! Appropriate for the IB PYPThis reflection can be given to students at the start of the year or start or end of a unit of inquiry. It is also perfect in portfolios and then for students to reflect on over/ at the end of the year too! The colour coding makes this activity simple and easy to use as well as gives students and teachers a snapshot of areas to focus learning or support to help students develop their skills further. I have placed reflective up t

Timetable Labels & iconsA fresh new look for your daily timetable display!These labels/ icons can be printed, cut and laminated. Velcro or whiteboard strips can be attached to the back to make them easier to manipulate and use everyday. The workshop icons can be displayed to the side of the timetable labels to show students when you are conferencing/ work-shopping with groups of students. The colours of each circle can match colour-coded learning groups. They are also super helpful for students

Get to know your students as a reader!Quickly and comprehensively gather information about your student's reading preferences with this easy to use template. I have used this template with my year 4, 5 and 6 students when organising them into reading groups, particularly when grouping by their interests (e.g. guided reading/ reading groups). This template also provides information for how your students prefer to read for Daily 5 rotations such as in pairs (read to self/ someone) or audio books