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Last week I shared 4 new Monsters Ed Christmas Preschool Mini Packs. Today’s freebie, the Kindergarten Nativity Pack**, focuses on the Christmas Story, using characters from the birth of Jesus.
I have always pulled my Packs into lapbook style booklets to make it easier for the children to manage the activities and keeps everything centralised in one easy to store place. This also makes it easier to store in plastic sleeves for filing, or envelopes. I’ve included a video below of the lapbook I created for our little friend, Rori.
This 21 page Kindergarten Nativity pack contains the following activities:
– Complete the Pattern
– 7 Do-a-Dot Pages
– Number recognition peg activity
– Concertina Name Book
– Roll a Nativity Scene
– Colouring Page
– Colour by Number Page
– Shadow Matching
**Please note that this Nativity Pack will be free for a limited time**
To download the file, please click on the image below.
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Christmas is fast approaching! I can hardly believe that we are already at the end of 2022. What a roller coaster ride the last few years have been. To celebrate the festive season, I’ve created these FREE early education mini packs. These will remain free on Monsters Ed forever!
Each mini pack includes the following festive activities:
Complete the pattern
Do-a-Dot letter activity (can be completed with either do-a-dot markers, pompoms or stickers)
Number recognition peg activity
Name recognition concertina book
Colour matching cards
I like to make up the mini packs in a file folder. This keeps the activities together and the file folder fits into a large envelope, which is easy to store.
Click on the image below to download the Mini Packs!
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Last week Fifi and I were invited to a pre release screening of Disney’s Strange World*. What a charming movie! The movie follows the Clades on their journey through a strange mountain cave. Full of, out of their element, adventures and lessons on accepting their children’s dreams aren’t the same as their own. Fifi and I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and unexpected rollercoaster turns of this movie.
To celebrate the release, I’ve created this free Strange World Preschool mini pack. To download, click on the image below.
A new featurette is now available for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ action-packed adventure “Strange World,” revealing how the voice cast describes the upcoming feature: crazy, bizarre, adventurous, mysterious, thrilling, mind-blowing and, of course, strange. Featured stars include Jake Gyllenhaal, who lends his voice to Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid, who voices Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White, who is the voice of Searcher’s 16-year-old, adventure-seeking son, Ethan; Gabrielle Union, who provides the voice of Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things; and Lucy Liu, who voices Callisto Mal, Avalonia’s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world. Opening in U.S. theaters this Nov. 23rd, the feature film introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. “Strange World” is helmed by Don Hall (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Raya and the Last Dragon”) and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer “Raya and the Last Dragon”), and produced by Roy Conli (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Tangled”).
The Strange World Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, featuring score by composer Henry Jackman (“The Gray Man,” “Ron’s Gone Wrong,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), will be released in both digital and Dolby Atmos by Walt Disney Records on Nov. 23.
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The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.
Teaching with Encanto from We are Teachers
Printables for k – 5! We don’t talk about Bruno, but we can’t stop talking about Encanto. We love this incredible movie for its representation, themes, and most important—teachable moments. We put together some learning activities just for you and your Encanto-obsessed students. Enjoy!
Free Encanto Printable Confidence Cards for Kids from Marcie & the Mouse Do your kids love Disney’s Encanto? Surprise your kids with these adorable Encanto confidence cards that are sure to make them smile.
Free Encanto Coloring Sheets – Color by Number from Moms & Crafters These free Encanto coloring sheets feature color by number images of all the main Encanto characters – including Bruno, of course!
Free Encanto Printable Coloring Sheets & Kids Activities from Raising Whasians Grab your FREE Encanto Printable Coloring Sheets and Kids Activities, with over 16 pages of fun coloring pages and activity sheets inspired by the film!
Encanto Trivia: Questions and Answers for a Party (Free Printable) from Magical Adventure Guide Test your knowledge of Disney’s movie, Encanto, with these fun Encanto trivia questions. These Encanto trivia questions and answers are the perfect game for themed party, or simply to test your level of Madrigal family fandom!
Encanto Movie Colombian Culture References English Version from Jules Paper Co on Teachers Pay Teachers Encanto is quickly becoming a hit movie! The setting of this movie takes place in the country of Colombia, it is jam packed with many symbols. The movie includes many cultural references that reflect the diversity of the Colombian population with brief sentence descriptions in English. This resource is completely free and is intended to be used for educational purposes. There are no images from the movie included in this free resource. All images are free stock photos.
Encanto Movie Trailer Opinion Guide for Spanish Class from Live Love Spanish on Teachers Pay Teachers Your students will have fun using this guide to give their opinion of the trailer for Disney’s new animated film Encanto. Set in Colombia, Encanto is about Mirabel Madrigal and her magical family.
This product includes:
*An editable google slide movie guide where students are prompted to talk about the type of film the trailer is for, their opinion of the trailer and the aspects of culture present.
Encanto Hidden Message Math: Gr 2/3 – ADD/SUB from TeachHeath on Teachers Pay Teachers These 8 hidden message video game themed puzzles get kids engaged in basic operations. Students solve the problems, place the letters in the puzzle, then they solve the puzzle.
Each message has at least 8-12 problems for students to solve.
Great to use as a center, for homework, small groups, or even math warm ups.
Cards get harder as puzzle number increases: so, this is great for differentiation.
Encanto Movie Guide from TpT para ti on Teachers Pay Teachers 25 question Encanto movie guide to complete while watching. The first version is in both Spanish and English. The second version is solely in Spanish.
Open Syllable Game inspired by Encanto from Emma Balansay- Emmazing Teacher on Teachers Pay Teachers This powerpoint game will help kids review open and closed syllables. It is interactive and engaging.
Magical Gift Matching Activity Printable/Worksheet [Encanto] from Sra Katie on Teachers Pay Teachers Everyone received a magical gift, except Mirabel. Have your students match the Madrigal family member with the appropriate description of their gift, or lack thereof.
Encanto Coloring Sheets from Jenna Ricigliano on Teachers Pay Teachers Disney’s Encanto Coloring Pages for students and adults of all ages!
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Free Afrikaans resources are incredibly hard to come by. Thanks to the amazing Homeschool community, I am able to share these new freebies. Please reach out to me if you know of any other free Afrikaans resources. The purpose of this series of posts, is to make education accessible to all.
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The South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) has shared all the CAPS workbooks from Grade R (reception) to Grade 9, including past Grade 12 final exam papers for preparation.
Workbooks These workbooks have been developed for the children of South Africa under the leadership of the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, and the Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule.
The Rainbow Workbooks form part of the Department of Basic Education’s range of interventions aimed at improving the performance of South African learners in the first six grades. As one of the priorities of the Government’s Plan of Action, this project has been made possible by the generous funding of the National Treasury. This has enabled the Department to make these workbooks, in all the official languages, available at no cost.
DBE Interactive Workbooks The Department of Basic Education has converted selected pdf workbooks into Interactive workbooks in order to increase the engagement of the literacy and numeracy activities, as well as impart ICT skills. The interactive workbooks have the ability to respond to learners’ inputs, allowing a TWO-WAY flow of information between the computer and the learner, including instant assessment feedback. – Grade R Afrikaans Book 1 – Grade R Afrikaans Book 2
Annual National Assessments (Links to the ANAs are on the right side of the screen) The Annual National Assessments (ANA) are standardised national assessments for languages and mathematics in the senior phase (grades 7 – 9), intermediate phase (grades 4 – 6) and in literacy and numeracy for the foundation phase (grades 1 – 3). The question papers and marking memoranda (exemplars) are supplied by the national Department of Basic Education and the schools manage the conduct of the tests as well as the marking and internal moderation.
The following assessments can be found in Afrikaans: – Language – Mathematics
A Practical Assessment Task is a compulsory component of the final promotion mark for all candidates registered for the following National Senior Certificate subjects: – Agriculture: Agricultural Management Practices and Agricultural Technology; – Arts: Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music and Visual Arts; – Languages: Oral mark; – Technology: Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design; – Life Orientation; – Computer Sciences: Computer Applications Technology and Information Technology; and – Services: Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies and Tourism.
The Practical Assessment Task mark must count 25% of the end-of-year examination mark.
School-Based Assessment Assessment in the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) comprises School-Based Assessment, Practical Assessment Tasks, Language Oral Assessment for official languages and external examinations. Subjects covered: – Accounting – Geography – History – Life Sciences – Mathematics – Physical Science
A School-Based Assessment mark is a compulsory component of the final promotion mark for all candidates registered for the National Senior Certificate and it must count 25% of the final promotion mark in Grade 12.
Mind the Gap Study Guides Grade 12 CAPS Aligned The Department of Basic Education has pleasure in releasing the second edition of Mind the Gap study guides for Grade 12 learners. These study guides continue the innovative and committed attempt by the Department of Basic Education to improve the academic performance of Grade 12 candidates in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination.
The second edition of Mind the Gap is aligned to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). Subject Study Guides in Afrikaans: – Rekeningkunde (Accounting) – Ekonomie (Business Economics) – Lewenswetenskappe (Life Science) – Geografie (Geography) – Fisiese Wetenskap Deel 1 Fieika (Physics) – Fisiese Wetenskap Deel 2 Chemie (Chemistry) – Wiskunde (Mathematics) – Wiskundige Geletterdheid (Math Literacy)
NSC Examinations (Links to the previous papers can be found on the right side of the screen) – Previous exam papers (Gr 10, 11 & 12) – 2008 – 2021 The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations commonly referred to as “Matric” has become an annual event of major public significance. It not only signifies the culmination of twelve years of formal schooling but the NSC examinations is a barometer of the health of the education system.
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As a child, I loved the Madeline series. Here you can find a few free printable resources for your Madeline theme.
In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines,
lived twelve little girls in two straight lines
They left the house, at half past nine…
The smallest one was Madeline.
So begins Ludwig Bemelmans’s beloved children’s story, Madeline. First published in 1939, Madeline and all five of its sequels have become classics, spawning toys, games, dolls, and even a motion picture. The original Madeline was named a Caldecott Honor Book, and the first of its sequels, Madeline’s Rescue received a Caldecott Medal. What is it about this character that has endeared her to readers for more than 60 years? The answer is—attitude.
Madeline has been described as charmingly impetuous, irrepressible, mischievous, and precocious. She may have been the smallest of the 12 little girls in two straight lines, but she certainly was the feistiest. Wearing their flat sailor hats and identical coats, Madeline’s unnamed classmates all look alike except for their hair. But Madeline stands out, not because of the way she looks, but because unlike the other girls, she is utterly fearless. When she boldly tells the tiger in the zoo, “Pooh-pooh,” you wonder if what she is really saying is, “I’m not afraid of you or anything else in this world!”
No doubt about it. Madeline is a gutsy little girl, and that’s what makes her such a unique role model in a time when storybook princesses defined femininity for girls. Madeline gave young girls a reason to explore who they were as individuals, even if that meant being a tad disobedient. She gave girls the courage to speak their mind and showed them that there was nothing unfeminine about being smart and strong.
Madeline Lapbook from Homeschool Share Level 3 lapbook by Wende, Ami, Tamara, Candace Crabtree, and Alison North
