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We’re here to make your teaching easier, more engaging, and more impactful. Our innovative resources are designed with you and your students in mind, helping you teach all aspects of English, literacy, STEM, and other core skills. With years of classroom experience and collaboration with schools, we understand the challenges teachers face. Our focus is on saving you time while delivering lessons that inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and help students thrive. Since 2015, we’ve proudly supported thousands of educators in transforming their classrooms into spaces where students love to learn. We invite you to explore our resources and join a community of passionate teachers dedicated to making a difference!
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Preview of Advertising & Marketing Unit | Media Literacy | Read & Write Ads | Persuasive

Advertising & Marketing Unit | Media Literacy | Read & Write Ads | Persuasive

Teach your students essential MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS with this COMPLETE UNIT on ADVERTISING. It's packed with ENGAGING, INFORMATIVE & FUN activities to teach students the PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES to READ ADVERTS and the skills to WRITE ADVERTS. This COMPLETE UNIT OF WORK will take your students from zero to hero over FIVE STRATEGIC LESSONS covering: ⭐ WHAT IS ADVERTISING?⭐ PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES in advertising. ⭐ How VISUAL IMAGERY is used in advertising. ⭐ The CRAFT of COPYWRITING
Preview of Inferencing With Pictures | Describing Scenes | Daily Quick Writing Prompts

Inferencing With Pictures | Describing Scenes | Daily Quick Writing Prompts

This YEAR-LONG collection of WRITING PROMPTS WITH PICTURES inspires daily creativity! These DAILY QUICK WRITES build writing skills through DESCRIBING and INFERRING 327 Vivid and Engaging Photos. Encourage descriptive storytelling, expanded vocabulary, and critical thinking as students interpret and craft quick narratives from diverse images. Elevate writing proficiency daily and transform your writing sessions into exciting journeys of exploration and expression! Make daily Quick Write
Preview of Journalism Writing Prompts | News Reports | Newspaper Articles | Media Literacy

Journalism Writing Prompts | News Reports | Newspaper Articles | Media Literacy

With over FORTY images worked into our ENGAGING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS, you can complete a WEEKLY journalism / Newspaper Article reporting task ALL YEAR LONG as classwork or homework to boost your student's MEDIA LITERACY skills. These templates take students through a PROVEN four-step article writing process on some AMAZING images. Students will learn how to. 1: Analyze the Photo 2: Identifying your Audience and Purpose 3: Communicate the facts. 4: Plan and create a structured journalisti
Preview of Information Report Unit | Informational Writing Lessons & Graphic Organizers

Information Report Unit | Informational Writing Lessons & Graphic Organizers

Looking for a no-prep, way to teach informational writing that students love?In this two-week unit, your students can master ⭐ Writing Informative Texts⭐ —researching credible sources, planning with graphic organizers, and publishing polished information reports they’ll be proud to share. ⭐ This Product Includes 150 Pages Of:❤️ Lesson plans to teach Informational Writing Skills ❤️ Teaching materials to reinforce Text features and Structures ❤️ Informative Text Visual writing prompts ❤️ Assess
Preview of Narrative Writing Unit | Story Elements | Characters, Setting, Plot | Grades 3-6

Narrative Writing Unit | Story Elements | Characters, Setting, Plot | Grades 3-6

Teach your students to become GREAT AUTHORS in 2025 with this NARRATIVE & CREATIVE STORY WRITING UNIT; a COMPLETE SOLUTION to teaching STORY ELEMENTS that craft CREATIVE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS, SUPERB SETTINGS, PERFECT PLOTS and AMAZING STORIES.INCLUDES 209 PAGES OF:⭐ Graphic Organizers ⭐ Annotated Student Examples ⭐ Independent and Group Writing Activities ⭐ Lesson Plans and Ideas ⭐ Narrative Prompts & Posters ⭐ Assessment Tools, Anchor Charts, Checklists and Rubrics. ⭐ Instructional Sli
Preview of Sentence Structure Unit | Complex Sentences | Compound | Simple | Fragments Etc.

Sentence Structure Unit | Complex Sentences | Compound | Simple | Fragments Etc.

This complete SENTENCE STRUCTURE UNIT is designed to take students from zero to hero with FIVE STRATEGIC LESSONS to improve SENTENCE WRITING SKILLS for all TYPES OF SENTENCES through PROVEN TEACHING STRATEGIES for GRADES 5 to 7.* Fully Upgraded and Enhanced July 2025You are Getting★ Lesson Plans ★ Graphic Organizers ★ Interactive media to engage students ★ Independent activities for distance learning ★ Assessment Tools such as Rubrics and Interactive Quizzes. ★ Tasks and practice content
Preview of Aesop's Fables Unit | Writing & Reading | Meaning, Moral, Message & Theme

Aesop's Fables Unit | Writing & Reading | Meaning, Moral, Message & Theme

This COMPLETE DIGITAL & PDF UNIT explores Aesop's Fables to learn the concepts of IDENTIFYING THEME, MORAL and MESSAGE within FABLES, MYTHS and LEGENDS and how these timeless tales have impacted storytelling for thousands of years. Make FABLES a part of your READING and WRITING lessons through proven teaching strategies. This EDITABLE unit Covers:⭐ What Is a Fable and Its Purpose? ⭐ Who Is Aesop, The Father of Fables? ⭐ 12 Famous Interactive Fables by Aesop (Professionally Narrated) ⭐
Preview of Recount Writing Unit | Retelling | Lessons | Graphic Organizers | Prompts

Recount Writing Unit | Retelling | Lessons | Graphic Organizers | Prompts

MASTER RECOUNT WRITING in 2025 with this complete EDITABLE UNIT that ensures your students learn the ESSENTIAL SKILLS, PURPOSE and PROCESS of RETELLING events with accuracy and energy—covering PERSONAL, FACTUAL, LITERARY and HISTORICAL RECOUNTS.❤️ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED to teach INDEPENDENTLY or as a WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY.INCLUDING 80 PAGES OF ❤️ Lesson plans, ❤️ Teaching materials ❤️ Visual writing prompts ❤️ Assessment tools ❤️ Writing Checklists ❤️ Graphic Organizers ❤️ Plus, much m
Preview of 125 Fun Reading Activities for Any Book | Literacy Center Tasks for Grades 3-6

125 Fun Reading Activities for Any Book | Literacy Center Tasks for Grades 3-6

Tired of scrambling for fresh ideas? Grab this NO-PREP BUNDLE and get 125 FUN READING ACTIVITIES packed into printable & digital TASK CARDS that work with ANY BOOK! ⭐ Drop them into GUIDED-READING groups, stock your LITERACY CENTERS, or let students self-select from the built-in READING CHOICE BOARD. EVERY PROMPT boosts text evidence, inference, and critical-thinking skills in Grades 3-6— FICTION or NONFICTION. Just print, project, or assign digitally and watch readers thrive! What’s
Preview of Explanatory Writing Unit | Explanation Text | Digital & PDF | Essay Lesson Plans

Explanatory Writing Unit | Explanation Text | Digital & PDF | Essay Lesson Plans

Teach your students to write an ENGAGING EXPLANATORY ESSAY. Master the HOW and WHY of NONFICTION and EXPOSITORY WRITING with this DIGITAL and PRINT-based unit. THIS COMPLETE UNIT COVERS✅ Writing Sequences ✅ Causal Explanation Texts ✅ Consequential Explanation Texts ✅ Explaining Cycles ✅ Processes (Scientific, Mechanical and Biological events) ✅ Tutorials - Including videos ✅ Explanation of Historical Events ⭐ NO PREP REQUIRED⭐ FULLY EDITABLEIt will keep your kids EXCITED and ENGAG
Preview of Titanic Unit | Project Based Learning | Interactive Notebook | Inquiry | History

Titanic Unit | Project Based Learning | Interactive Notebook | Inquiry | History

This Complete INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK on the RMS TITANIC offers a wealth of ENGLISH, HISTORY and RESEARCH ACTIVITIES for PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL) either INDEPENDENTLY or as a WHOLE-CLASS project. It is FULLY EDITABLE and comes in DIGITAL and PRINT PDF versions. With NO PREP REQUIRED and has over 100 5-STAR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEWS,Activities Include✔ Text Response Tasks ✔ Titanic Timelines  ✔ Fact Vs. Opinion ✔ A variety of interactive Titanic Writing planners and templates ✔ Digital Titani
Preview of Daily Picture Writing Prompts Bundle | Describing & Inferring Quick Write Tasks

Daily Picture Writing Prompts Bundle | Describing & Inferring Quick Write Tasks

Make 2025 your most ENGAGING and PRODUCTIVE year of writing with our massive BUNDLE of PHOTOS AND VISUAL Writing Activities. This YEAR LONG collection of DAILY QUICK-WRITES, TEMPLATES and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS across all text types helps students MAKE INFERENCES, DESCRIBE and connect with their SENSES and write with CREATIVITY and FLAIR.YOU ARE GETTING 715 PAGES OF:⭐A Full Year of Amazing Visual Writing Prompts that can be used daily for QUICKWRITE and EXTENDED WRITING ACTIVITIES.⭐
Preview of 101 Editable Digital Graphic Organizers:  Enhance Learning Across All Subjects!

101 Editable Digital Graphic Organizers: Enhance Learning Across All Subjects!

Transform your teaching with our 101 Digital Graphic Organizers, designed for reading, writing, and critical thinking across all subject areas! These no-prep, editable templates are perfect for ELA, science, social studies, and math, allowing you to use them as-is or customize to fit your classroom needs. Optimized for Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Keynote, these interactive thinking tools will inspire creative thinking and reflection in your students. THIS PRODUCT USED TO BE
Preview of Sentence Structure | Paragraph Writing | Punctuation | Elementary Writing Bundle

Sentence Structure | Paragraph Writing | Punctuation | Elementary Writing Bundle

This collection combines FOUR of our MOST POPULAR and useful SENTENCE STRUCTURE, TYPES OF SENTENCE, PARAGRAPH WRITING, and PUNCTUATION resources at a discounted rate. Be sure to take a look at each one in detail to learn about each and read the glowing reviews for yourself. You will not be disappointed with this HUGE 300 page EDITABLE Bundle ********************************************************* ☀️⭐ SENTENCE WRITING UNIT DESCRIPTIONThis complete SENTENCE STRUCTURE UNIT is designed to
Preview of STORY ELEMENTS BUNDLE | CHARACTERS, SETTING, PLOT, ENDINGS in NARRATIVES

STORY ELEMENTS BUNDLE | CHARACTERS, SETTING, PLOT, ENDINGS in NARRATIVES

s bundle combines five of our top-rated story elements products designed to help teachers and students be incredible story readers and authors through building a deep knowledge of CHARACTERS, SETTING, PLOT, THEME, MOOD, CONFLICT and RESOLUTION when dealing with NARRATIVES. All at a heavily discounted price and a bonus freebie for good measure. Read the reviews for yourself, as you will not be disappointed. YOU MIGHT ALSO❤️VE THESE ENGLISH RESOURCES ❤️ Year-Long Visual Writing Prompts Collect
Preview of Biography & Autobiography Writing Unit | Graphic Organizers Lesson Plans Rubrics

Biography & Autobiography Writing Unit | Graphic Organizers Lesson Plans Rubrics

This resource is the complete solution to teaching students how to write ENGAGING BIOGRAPHIES and AUTOBIOGRAPHIES in 2025. This COMPLETELY EDITABLE expository writing unit is packed with loads of excellent TEACHING CONTENT to ensure your students are fully aware of both writing styles and the PROCESS of constructing BOTH formats of BIOGRAPHY through proven TEACHING STRATEGIES.Purpose-built as a DIGITAL resource, it is packed with INTERACTIVE MEDIA and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS alongside a
Preview of NEWS & MEDIA LITERACY BUNDLE | ANALYSIS & CREATION OF NEWS | COMPLETE UNITS

NEWS & MEDIA LITERACY BUNDLE | ANALYSIS & CREATION OF NEWS | COMPLETE UNITS

We have bundled together FIVE of our MOST POPULAR MEDIA LITERACY resources to ensure your students can CONSUME all forms of NEWS as CRITICAL THINKERS and CREATE their news reports and MEDIA PUBLICATIONS by using correct literacy protocols and PROVEN TEACHING STRATEGIES.This is a MUST-HAVE in 2025 when FAKE NEWS, SCAMS and MISINFORMATION flood our social media feeds and screens. Be sure to read each resource description and review for further details, but we assure you will not be disa
Preview of Formal Letter Writing Unit | Business Letters & Job Skills | Email Etiquette

Formal Letter Writing Unit | Business Letters & Job Skills | Email Etiquette

Equip your students with essential communication skills through this all-inclusive FORMAL LETTER WRITING UNIT. Perfect for teaching how to write BUSINESS LETTERS, develop crucial JOB SKILLS, and build EMAIL ETIQUETE.Guide your students in crafting polished, professional correspondence. This EDITABLE resource includes: Step-by-step guidance on writing formal letters and business lettersEngaging activities that strengthen life skills, like applying for jobs or networking professionallyClear e
Preview of CRITICAL THINKING LITERACY SKILLS | SEARCH, FAKE NEWS, FACT & OPINION,  RESEARCH

CRITICAL THINKING LITERACY SKILLS | SEARCH, FAKE NEWS, FACT & OPINION, RESEARCH

This collection brings together 4 of our MOST POPULAR and valuable resources at a DISCOUNTED RATE, providing students with CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS in LITERACY from various perspectives. Be sure to take a look at each in detail to learn about each and READ THE GLOWING REVIEWS for yourself. You will not be disappointed with this HUGE 350-page EDITABLE Bundle. ********************************************************* ☀️⭐ How to use GOOGLE SEARCH like a BOSS!! | Research Skills | Digital Ci
Preview of News & Report Writing | Research | How to write an Article | Student Newspaper

News & Report Writing | Research | How to write an Article | Student Newspaper

Whether it's a student NEWSPAPER REPORT, BLOG POST, ARTICLE, YOUTUBE VIDEO or something else, students need the skill to ANALYZE and WRITE and News Report. This COMPLETELY EDITABLE resource is designed to guide students through breaking down a news story into its essential elements and writing an efficient and effective report through proven TEACHING STRATEGIES.Purpose-built as a DIGITAL resource, it is packed with INTERACTIVE MEDIA and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS alongside a PRINT-BASED PDF
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About the store

Experience

We’re here to make your teaching easier, more engaging, and more impactful. Our innovative resources are designed with you and your students in mind, helping you teach all aspects of English, literacy, STEM, and other core skills. With years of classroom experience and collaboration with schools, we understand the challenges teachers face. Our focus is on saving you time while delivering lessons that inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and help students thrive. Since 2015, we’ve proudly supported thousands of educators in transforming their classrooms into spaces where students love to learn. We invite you to explore our resources and join a community of passionate teachers dedicated to making a difference!

Teaching style

We are passionate about project-based and open-ended learning, empowering students to work independently or collaboratively and become the authors of their own futures. Our resources are designed to facilitate strong connections to the world around students, enabling them to build upon similar learning experiences and make meaningful personal connections to the tasks at hand. We focus less on traditional worksheets and more on encouraging students to reflect on their learning by asking themselves three essential questions: - What did I learn? - What evidence can I share of my learning? - What do I still need to learn or explore next? To keep our content relevant and accessible, we frequently draw upon popular culture and technology, providing ample opportunities for students to make real-world connections. Our approach fosters a dynamic learning environment where students thrive as active participants in their education.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I hold a Master's Degree in Education and have had the privilege of coaching thousands of teachers in effectively using learning technologies, lecturing at the university level, and teaching students across all ages and levels. One of my key accomplishments was specializing in online and remote learning for five years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This experience allowed me to equip hundreds of teachers with the skills and knowledge they needed to transition smoothly to digital platforms during the school shutdown. As a result, I gained valuable insights into the challenges educators face and developed resources that truly meet their needs. These experiences shape my commitment to providing high-quality, relevant materials that help fellow educators thrive in any learning environment.

My own education history

I have worked in several schools in Australia, the UK and the United States since graduating in 2001. I have taught at every year level from prep to year 12 I have worked in school leadership in various roles. I have worked at a system level for over a decade to support thousands of teachers I completed a Masters degree in 2006. My wife and I have raised three little learners of our own to reach their own goals. I now work with schools to boost their public profile and articulate their vision and mission with their local communities.

Additional biographical information

My wife Belinda and I (Kev) run Innovative Teaching Ideas We love to learn and have been doing so ourselves all our lives and now have three little learners to guide through life. Above all we would love to hear your feedback and thoughts around our products and can make resources to meet your needs.