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FREE Children’s Reflection Journals (Covid-19 2020)

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Child: “Nana, Poppa, how old were you when you lived through the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic? Can you tell me more about it? We’re learning about our history at school……. “

Nana/Poppa: “Sure sweetheart, I even kept a little journal detailing how I felt and what we did during that time – would you like to see it?”

In the midst of keeping out little ones busy and out of mischief, let’s not loose sight of what a huge, historical, unprecedented and once-in-a-life-time event the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic actually is.

This set of 4 little FREE printable journals are a great way to pull together all of the other things your child is doing while at home – it contains places to colour and doodle, key words, ideas and thoughts for the week, spaces to share their feelings, record general happenings, make plans and reflect on what’s going on in their house hold.

There are 4 FREE journals included (each has a different cover and thoughts of the week/keywords)

Click here to download all 4 FREE JOURNALS

Did you find our free mini booklet for children that explains what Covid-19 is?

Click here to check out that resource.

Stay Calm & Wash your hands!

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*A FREE Covid-19 Mini info booklet for kids

This mini booklet is designed to explain the basics of the coronavirus to our children. It contains basic information about the Covid-19 virus, & focuses on the ways in which we can all help to slow the spread and stay well. Hopefully it supports further rich discussion in your classrooms and helps to dispel any myths. Stay calm and wash your hands people!

Click here to download this FREE discussion booklet.

Pacific Currency Images

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Currency is fascinating. You can learn so much about the recent history of a place by following the journey of their currency back through time….

Colonisation, the adoption of currencies belonging to other parts of the world… monarchies, politics, independence, and who they choose to feature on their coins and notes give a huge insight into the recent history of a country.

You can find sets for the Samoan Tālā, Tongan Pa’anga, Papua New Guinean Kina and Fijian & New Zealand Dollar in the Pacific section of our store, and scroll down to grab the Kiribati & Tuvaluan sets for FREE!

Click here to download your FREE

Tuvaluan & Kiribati Currency sets

Can’t find the Pacific currency or Pacific resources you need? Please let me know, I’m always happy to consider new projects!

Valentines Day – FREE printable!

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Click here to download your FREE copy – happy Valentines day!

We filled our heart with twin footprints, but this template could just as easily be used as a frame for a photo, a picture or some writing. Don’t forget to check the captions on the bottom before printing—there are 6 different options!

School Readiness Check Lists

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Our little learners all arrive in our care at a variety of different levels and places (none of which have anything to do with curriculum levels!) The child version of this ‘School Readiness’ check list is by no means definitive, but is a good starting point. It contains skills that are handy for New Entrants to have ‘under their belt’ to allow them to confidently tackle the new challenges that starting school brings.

Click here to grab your FREE printable check list!

*The download also contains a silly ‘Teacher’s School Readiness’ check list – perfect for popping on your buddy teachers desk on the first day of school or slipping into colleagues cubbyhole! Joking aside, relax into the first week and remember why you started teaching. Find the best in your little learners; prepare to meet them where they are & trust yourself to find a way to bring out their best.