Linking VCOP with the Olympics
Bring the Olympics Alive with Themed Literacy Activities
Oral Language
I Have, Who Has- Not Very Vinny Vocabulary 2nd Edition
Make vocabulary building fun and exciting with the “I Have, Who Has – ‘Very’ Vocabulary 2nd Edition” game. It’s a must-have resource for any teacher looking to enhance their students’ language skills in a dynamic and interactive way!
I Have, Who Has- Not Very Vinny Vocabulary Edition
Make vocabulary building fun and exciting with the “I Have, Who Has – ‘Very’ Vocabulary Edition” game. It’s a must-have resource for any teacher looking to enhance their students’ language skills in a dynamic and interactive way!
Holiday Reflection Writing
Whether it is school holidays, public holidays, or a during-term family getaway, students need to reflect on the experience.
99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #4
Pack 4 in the Oral Language Warm-Up cards is here!
Help your students switch on their brains to learning and start your lessons with oral language.
A Big Talk Timeline – Getting Ready to Write
An editable letter that can be used to introduce Big Talk to your Foundation parents.
What’s In The Box?
Have your student practice creating detail and description in this fun game – What’s In The Box?
99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #3
Pack 3 in the Oral Language Warm-Up cards is here!
Help your students switch on their brains to learning and start your lessons with oral language.
An Editable Letter to Parents Introducing Big Talk
A letter to introduce Big Talk in Foundation.
Best Teaching Practices that Enhance Writing
Is Big Write, Big Talk, and VCOP evidence-based?
VCOP Dice Game Template
The VCOP Dice templates are a versatile resource to allow you to create your own differentiated resource to support students developing their literacy skills in a fun way.
Up-Levelling Sentences With Adverbs
This resource bundle will help you teach your students how to be more specific with their verbs, adverbs and details.
Phonological Awareness vs. Phonemic Awareness Vs. Phonics Explainer Poster
What is the difference between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness and phonics? Download this visual explainer.
Developing Breakdown Buddies Modelling Guides
Modelling Breakdown Buddies with be easier with our example guides for both teachers and students.
Developing Breakdown Buddies Templates
Develop Breakdown Buddies with these Intensive Student Analysis Templates that build from personal to peer feedback.
Speaking and Writing Reflective Journal Template Pack
Writing and Oral Language Reflective Journal template pack for self-analysis, peer analysis and teacher feedback.
Staff Reflection for Implementing Big Talk for Pre-Writers
Reflection Questions, Tasks and Action Plan Template for Evaluating the Big Talk for Pre-Writers Methodology
Adverb Doodling- Enhancing sentences with adverbs
A simple, but effective planning graphic organiser to help students practice multiple parts of speech to build an engaging sentence to enhance their writing.
Types of Sentences Complete Lesson Plans and Resources
Teach your students to understand and identify the different sentence types and their structures.
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 10
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Audience and Purpose of Writing Planning Template
Do your students know that the key to effective writing is identifying purpose and audience?
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 9
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
“What is a Sentence?” Anchor Chart
Teach your students how to write a grammatically correct sentence, with this anchor chart support.
“How to Write a Sentence” Anchor Chart
Teach your students how to write a grammatically correct sentence, with this anchor chart as support.
Using Questions to Add Detail To Sentences Anchor Charts
Expand sentences by Using Questions to Add Detail To Sentences.
EDITABLE Common Word Worksheets – K-2 Worksheets
Editable Common Word Sentences: Mastering Sentence Writing in K-2 📝
Finish My Sentence Worksheets – K-2 Worksheets
Finish My Sentence Worksheets: Build Strong Sentence Skills in K-2
Identify Parts of A Sentence Worksheets – K-2 Worksheets
Help students master identifying and writing grammatically correct sentences with these worksheets. Part of the ‘How to Write a Sentence’ series
Finish My Question – K-2 Worksheets
Help students master asking and writing varied questions with these worksheets. Part of the ‘How to Write a Sentence’ series
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 8
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 7
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 6
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Oral Language Sentence Opener Game
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate sentence openers.
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 5
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 4
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 3
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 2
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Reflective Learning with VCOP Lesson Planning
Effective learning is not possible without reflection, (Boud, Keogh & Walker, 1985).
Vinny’s Vivacious Vocabulary – Junior Set 1
Help build a language-rich classroom with resources that encourage students to investigate high-level vocabulary.
Home Talk Letter, Tips and EDITABLE Fridge Magnet for Big Write
Support Home Talk for Big Write with this tips pack and editable fridge magnet.
Home Talk Letter, Tips and EDITABLE Fridge Magnet for Big Talk
Support Home Talk for Big Talk with this tips pack and editable fridge magnet.
Home Talk Letter, Tips and Fridge Magnet for Big Write
Support your parent and carer community in running Home Talk to prepare for Big Write.
Home Talk Letter, Tips and Fridge Magnet for Big Talk
Support your parent and carer community in running Home Talk to prepare for Big Talk.
First Year of Whole School Implementation Editable Guide
A customisable roll-out example for schools in their first year of ‘whole school’ implementation.
Prompt Planning
Prompt planning can be anything from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, usually 5 minutes. The goal remains the same- focus more time, allowing students to plan quicker.
T.A.G Feedback Prompt for Breakdown Buddies
Encourage student-centred learning with T.A.G feedback for self-assessment or Breakdown Buddies.
Synonym 4 Square and Vocabulary Memory
Practise up-levelling your language with this great resource.
Amazing Alliterations Modelled Lesson Slide Pack
An alliteration modelled lesson slide pack designed to support you in modelling the power of figurative language.
Amazing Alliterations Prompt and Worksheet Pack
An alliteration prompt and worksheet pack designed to support you in modelling the power of figurative language.
Under The Sea Alphabet Poster Set
An Under the Sea Alphabet Poster set in Vic Modern Cursive
Daily Reflection
A daily reflection sheet to help promote discussion, self-reflection and data tracking, as well as encouraging acts of kindness for well-being.
A Guide For Integrating VCOP with Jolly Phonics
Over 50 lesson ideas to help you to integrate VCOP into your English planners through reading and oral language.
VCOP in the Victorian Curriculum (English 7-10)
This document is the complete Victorian English curriculum for 7-10 that has been highlighted to show example VCOP links that are present in the curriculum. We hope this will help deepen your understanding of how to integrate VCOP into your lessons.
VCOP in the Victorian Curriculum (English F-6)
This document is the complete Victorian English curriculum for F-6 that has been highlighted to show example VCOP links that are present in the curriculum. We hope this will help deepen your understanding of how to integrate VCOP into your lessons.
VCOP in the Victorian Curriculum (English A-D)
This document is the complete Victorian English curriculum for A-D that has been highlighted to show example VCOP links that are present in the curriculum. We hope this will help deepen your understanding of how to integrate VCOP into your lessons.
VCOP in the National Curriculum (Literacy)
The VCOP elements highlighted in the Australian National Curriculum in General Capabilities – Literacy version 9.0
VCOP in the National Curriculum (C&CT)
The VCOP elements highlighted in the Australian National Curriculum in General Capabilities – Critical and Creative Thinking Version 9.0
Question and Answer Relationship Guide
A Question and Answer Relationship guide to developing a deep-level connection to learning.
Length, Detail and Description (LDD) Poster
A mix of simple and complex sentences can create a lot of voice in your text, but many students struggle to expand their sentences. Use this poster to explicitly teach LDD and watch how quickly their writing takes off.
Kids News Selfie Station
The Kids News Selfie Station is the perfect way for students to highlight work they are proud of and to share it with those at home through electronic communications.
Breaking News/Big Talk Prompts
There are two types of Big Talk, one is called Breaking News (daily Big Talk) and this can happen multiple times a day as a reflection of learning or an end of the day summary. These question prompts are designed to help promote reflection talk.
99 Oral Language Warm-Ups #2
Pack 2 in the Oral Language Warm-Up cards has a Verb and Adverb Focus- Help your students switch on their brains to learning and start your lessons with oral language.