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I offer learning games and fun activities for the junior classroom, including resources for non-musicians to teach classroom music like a pro!

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Guitar Chord Handouts Printables + Poster

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

These are three GUITAR chord handouts that I love to use in my classroom, or my school ensembles! Use them to review chords yourself, tuck into student books, or post around the room!Included:Chords by nameChords by familyStudent handout18" x 24"

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Handouts, Posters

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Ukulele Chord Handouts + Printable Poster

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

These are three UKULELE chord handouts that I love to use in my classroom, or my Uke Bands! Use them to review chords yourself, tuck into student books, or post around the room!Included:Chords by nameChords by familyStudent handout18" x 24" colour

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Music, Instrumental Music

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Handouts, Posters

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Daily Reading Checklist for Grades 4-8 (CAFE)

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

Use this daily CAFE-themed checklist to quickly collect data during reading groups, student conferences or simply reading check-ins. Then, use the same data to quickly identify strengths and next steps in a quarterly "reading report" that you send

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English Language Arts, Reading

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Assessment

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Coding with Junior Bot: A Paper Unit for Grades 4-6

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

Does your classroom lack consistent tech? Are you terrified of the new coding curriculum in Ontario? Don't worry, I've been there, and I did the work for you! Print this out, project the missions, and sit back and listen to your students go nuts for

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Math

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Unit Plans, Centers

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GRADE 5/6 HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY: Research units combined for both grades!

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This is a full combined unit for the grade 5/6 "Heritage and Community" Social Studies strand (Ontario curriculum). If you're like me, teaching research skills on the internet can be a struggle. This kit is designed to help students maneuver an

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Social Studies - History

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5^th, 6^th

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Research, Unit Plans, Activities

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GRADE 5 HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY: Early Cultures

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This is a full unit for the grade 5 "Heritage and Community" Social Studies strand (Ontario curriculum).If you're like me, teaching research skills on the internet can be a struggle. This kit is designed to help students maneuver an encyclopedic

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Social Studies - History

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5^th

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Research, Unit Plans, Activities

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GRADE 6 HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY: Canadian Multiculturalism Unit

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

This is a full unit for the grade 6 "Heritage and Community" Social Studies strand (Ontario curriculum).If you're like me, teaching research skills on the internet can be a struggle. This kit is designed to help students maneuver an encyclopedic

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Social Studies - History

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6^th

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Research, Unit Plans, Activities

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Reading Survey and Goal Building (Gr. 4-8)

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

This is available as a printable PDF, editable Word (to suit your class needs) and a digital version.I use this reading survey every fall to help my students recognize their strengths and identify their own needs and goals. This gives me fuel for

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Reading, Reading Strategies

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Printables, Classroom Forms

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Composer Research - Graphic Organizer

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

Have your students explore the history and sound of a composer or musician with this free 2-page research organizer! Included is an accommodated version for students working in a reduced complexity.

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Music

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Research, Graphic Organizers

$1.75

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Guess the Composer - 3 Different Editions!

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Included are three different sets of cut-out and digital resources:- Classical Edition- Amazing Female Musicians Edition- Black History Month EditionThese games are a GREAT way to introduce your students to an all-star cast of 24 musicians at a

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Music

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Research, Games

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Guess the Composer - Amazing Female Musicians Edition

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

A great way to introduce your students to an all-star cast of 24 AMAZING FEMALE musicians. In a classic, recognizable format, you can use this game to engage students prior to learning, or to review after learning. A graphic organizer is also

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Social Studies - History, Music

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Research, Games

$4.79

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Guess the Composer - Black History Month Edition

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

A great way to introduce your students to an all-star cast of 24 incredible musicians for BLACK HISTORY MONTH! In a classic, recognizable format, you can use this game to engage students prior to learning, or to review after learning. A graphic

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Social Studies - History, Music

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Research, Games

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Writing Graphic Organizers (Gr 4/5/6)

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

Here are four different graphic organizers to help students brainstorm prior to writing:- Writing an Information Text- My Opinion- Writing a Persuasive Text- The 5 Ws of a Big Issue (Research and Report)There are a few ways to use these. You can

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Writing

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Graphic Organizers

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Living Their Best Life - A Biography Research Assignment

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

This is a biography research assignment for grades 5-8. The graphic organizers help guide students to research about a chosen famous person, then brainstorm incredible paragraphs, and finally use a checklist to revise their final copy.Included is:-

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Writing

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$5.79

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Guess the Composer - Classical Edition

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

A great way to introduce your students to an all-star cast of 24 classical musicians. In a classic, recognizable format, you can use this game to engage students prior to learning, or to review after learning. A graphic organizer is also included

Subjects:

Music

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Research, Games

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$CAREER ME - Real-Life Math for Grades 4/5/6 (Cdn Edition)$

CAREER ME - Real-Life Math for Grades 4/5/6 (Cdn Edition)

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

This unique spiralled math program is a student-favourite that has been tested and refined directly in my classroom. I’m always so amazed by the engaging work and math talk that comes out of my students when we put “real life” on the hot seat. I use

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Math

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Simulations, Lesson, Centers

$8.79

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PERCUSSION UNIT - GRADES 1-6

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

Become a percussion wizard - absolutely no musical experience required!Does your school have a bin of percussion instruments around? Maybe an old xylophone or two? Try out my percussion unit with ideas for grades 1-6. Step-by-step lessons ensure

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Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Unit Plans, Activities

$7.99

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Learn the Parts of the Guitar!

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

What better way to start a guitar program than to learn the parts of the instrument? If you plan on teaching your students to play guitar, you'll find yourself using these terms everyday- do yourself a favour and get them acquainted early!Plus, my

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Music, Instrumental Music

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Printables

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TEACH UKE - Holiday Songs for the Ukulele!

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

Included are three fantastic holiday songs that my students have enjoyed learning in the past. Great for a Christmas concert!1. Frosty the Snowman (S. Nelson & J. Rollins)2. Mele Kalikimaka (R.A. Anderson)3. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (J.

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Music

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Songs

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UKULELE ACADEMIE

By Hardly Working- Play based learning for older kids

Ce manuel est rédigé pour des enseignants, par un enseignant!Notre section d’introduction vous aide à mettre sur pied votre programme. Lorsque vous serez prêt, notre guide composé de 10 blocs expliquera chaque leçon étape par étape afin d’assurer

Subjects:

French, Music, Music Composition

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Songs

$29.99

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