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Probability Cards | Sorting by Likelihood

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First Fleet and Colonisation of Australia BUNDLE!

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Australian Animals Non Fiction No Prep Mini Books

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Lesson Ideas and Resources to Teach 'The Rabbits' by John Marsden and Shaun Tan

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This resource can be used on its own as a complete study of the text, or it can be used as the part of a larger unit of work, such as migration or Aboriginal perspectives. It contains a wide range of resources to engage students and help with

Subjects:

Reading, Australian History, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Internet Activities, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (4.57 MB)

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Literacy and Fine Motor Activities Inspired by Minecraft

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Engage young Minecraft fans with these literacy and fine motor activities that are perfect for morning work or literacy centres. Includes:4 Beginner ReadersBeginning Sounds Clip It Cards and PuzzlesRead, Trace and Copy SentencesLine Tracing for Fine

Subjects:

Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.K.4

$8.00

$6.40

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Math with Minecraft, Counting and Number Sense

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Engage your students with Minecraft! This pack contains counting to 10 and 20 (two pages of each), recognising more/less and matching number of items to words. For use I recommend printing in colour, laminating and letting students use a whiteboard

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Other (Math)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.4c, K.CC.B.5, K.CC.C.6

$3.00

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First Fleet and Colonisation of Australia BUNDLE!

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Teach your students about the First Fleet with these engaging resources! This bundle combines four of my most popular products so that you get a discount of 20%! It guides students through learning about the First Fleet, Captain James Cook and

Subjects:

Reading, Australian History, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Webquests, Lesson

$13.00

$10.50

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Beginner Readers with Minecraft Theme Decodable and with Sight Words

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Let Minecraft engage emergent readers with these fun mini books! Each of the four readers in this set include a cover page, six pages of story (one sentence per page), and a page with all the words included in the story. The stories use decodable

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Guided Reading Books

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (84.67 MB)

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Reading Comprehension with Minecraft Short Story

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Get Minecraft fans excited about reading with these reading comprehension passages inspired by Minecraft! This resource contains three reading comprehension passages, each approximately 300 - 350 words in length, with four questions. The questions

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (18.43 MB)

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The Little Refugee - Migration Unit

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Teach your students about migration in Australia and around the world using The Little Refugee by Anh Do.This unit is a favourite of mine because it incorporates so many different things in an engaging way. It includes a cultural ‘immersion’ style

Subjects:

Australian History, Literature, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (20.28 MB)

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NAPLAN Style Bundle - Year 3 Numeracy

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This bundle contains all three of my year 3 NAPLAN style numeracy resources! A practice test, four mini tests and a 72 page slideshow.The practice test consists of 35 NAPLAN style questions (the same amount typically in the NAPLAN exam) with bubbles

Subjects:

Algebra, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

$12.00

$9.60

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NAPLAN Style Bundle | Year 5 Numeracy

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This bundle contains all three of my year 5 NAPLAN style numeracy resources! A practice test, four mini tests and an 80 page slideshow.The practice test consists of 40 NAPLAN style questions (the same amount typically in the NAPLAN exam) with

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

$12.00

$9.60

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NAPLAN Style Reading Comprehension Slideshow for Year 3 Practice

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Give your students the practice they need to feel confident going into their NAPLAN exams or reading comprehension assessment. This resource includes six different passages that are similar in style and difficulty to those in a year 3 NAPLAN exam.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment

$4.00

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Experiences of the First Fleet Student Workbook

By Geckos and Gumnuts

A seven page workbook that guides students through the journey from England to Australia on board the First Fleet. It contains informational texts with comprehension tasks, as well as tasks requiring creative writing. The front cover is black and

Subjects:

Australian History

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Workbooks, Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (3.58 MB)

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Telling Time Bundle How to Read Digital and Analogue Clocks

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This bundle includes everything you need to give your students plenty of practice telling time! The two products included are a collection of worksheets and a collection of games, together they provide a good balance of activities that are perfect

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Other (Math)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$10.00

$8.00

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NAPLAN Style Slideshow - Year 5 Numeracy

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This 40 question slideshow will help prepare students for the NAPLAN maths exam. It is designed to be used by the teacher with small groups or the whole class to discuss typical NAPLAN style questions and how students could go about answering them.

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (24.02 MB)

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Ned Kelly | Web Quest | Distance Learning

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This resource is designed to guide students through researching the famous Australian bush ranger, Ned Kelly. This would be an ideal introduction to a study of Ned Kelly, or as part of a bushrangers unit.The activity outlines which websites students

Subjects:

Australian History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Webquests

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (8.98 MB)

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NAPLAN Style Slideshow - Year 3 Numeracy

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This 35 question slideshow will help prepare students for the NAPLAN numeracy exam. It is designed to be used by the teacher with small groups or the whole class to discuss typical NAPLAN style questions and how students could go about answering

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Math Test Prep

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (23.89 MB)

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Mini Web Quests | Events in History | Distance Learning

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This set of 10 mini web quests has been designed for students to use when they have 15 - 30 minutes to use a computer. Perfect for use as a reward or as a "time out to cool off" activity for students with behavioural or other special needs.Each web

Subjects:

World History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Task Cards

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.83 MB)

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Digital and Printable | NAPLAN Style Mini Tests | Year 3 Numeracy

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Digital option now available!These four mini tests are designed to help prepare students for the NAPLAN maths exam. It consists of four tests, each with 10 questions, to allow you to give students practice over several days or weeks. Students are

Subjects:

Algebra, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (53.33 MB)

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Celebrations and Commemorations in Australia and Around the World

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Introduce your students to the holidays observed in Australia and around the world. This mini unit allows students to learn about the celebrations and commemorations that are observed by members of their class, as well as give an overview of

Subjects:

World History, Australian History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (4.24 MB)

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The First Fleet Web Quest Digital and Printable

By Geckos and Gumnuts

This resource is designed to guide students through researching the First Fleet. The activity outlines which websites students need to go to in order to find certain information. It is made up of two parts, one video and one article for students to

Subjects:

Australian History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Webquests

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.58 MB)

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Inspired by Minecraft Trace and Copy Sentences

By Geckos and Gumnuts

Get your Minecraft fans writing with these trace and copy sentences! Each page has one sentence for students to read, trace and copy to practice fine motor skills and encourage writing confidence. Each page also has a Minecraft picture that goes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (12.85 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been working with primary school children in various capacities for the past 15 years and have loved every minute of it. Whilst I have predominately taught in years 4 - 6, I spent time working as a relief teacher in the lower years as well.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that lessons need to be taught using a variety of strategies and styles in order to accommodate the diversity of students. There is no magical teaching method that is going to engage all students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have an undergraduate degree in communication studies and English, and a masters degree in primary teaching.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

In 2020 I am out of the classroom and spending time as a stay at home mum to my two young children. I still get into a classroom once a week as a volunteer because I just can't stay away!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Social Studies, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Computer Science, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Australian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Literature, Statistics, Word Problems, Short Stories, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Halloween, Decimals, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning