For Readers and Teachers -

On this page you will find free teacher resources and downloads based on published work by children’s author Karen Wasson.

DROP INTO THE OCEAN – Teacher’s Notes

General teaching notes including specific links to the Australian curriculum. For International Baccalaureate schools, Drop into the Ocean is the perfect resource for the Primary Years Program unit of inquiry, Sharing our Planet.

Drop into the Ocean Teaching notes teachers notes

STORY CUBES – Idea Generator

Use the cubes to generate story ideas. Who is your story about? Where does it take place? What is your story about? You can even make your own with the blank template provided! Great download for the class room and for Authors to send to schools as part of the Author Pen Pals program.

KILLER COLOURS – Crossword and Solution

Activity based on the article Killer Colours
Featured in The School Magazine, Orbit issue 4, 2022

KNITTING SPIES – Make Your Own Coded Messages

Activity based on the article Knitting Spies
Featured in The School Magazine, Orbit issue 3, 2021

Image of digital download knitting spies make your own secret coded message teacher resource

Note for the Grown Ups:
These downloads are designed to be fun, free activities for the young people in your life. No personal information is required. If you have any questions or queries, drop me a line any time via the contact page.

Note for the Teachers:
You are most welcome to use these downloads as teacher resources in your classroom to your heart’s content! If you do use them, please reach out and share and thank you for acknowledging where these downloads have come from.