Ebisu's Publishing

Ebisu’s Publishing is delighted to introduce our new educational materials store on Teachers Pay Teachers. Created by a career teacher, our classroom and other materials are appropriate for educators and home schooling families of learners from the Pre-Kindergarten to High School levels. We began our store with offerings of seasonally themed class materials for Halloween, Thanksgiving, the Melbourne Cup, and Christmas, and will continue to develop seasonally themed materials as well as those that are more subject specific.

Enjoyable, experiential, communicative learning

At Ebisu’s Publishing, we firmly believe that the most effective learning happens when lessons and activities are enjoyable, experiential, and foster open communication. After more than 35 years of teaching, we are convinced that lowering the learner’s affective filter is paramount for successful education.

The educational materials offered in our new Teachers Pay Teachers store are a fun blend of enjoyable, hands-on activities designed to both captivate learners’ interest and immerse learners in experiential learning. From seasonal themes like Halloween and Christmas to subject-specific resources, each lesson or activity is created with the intention of making learning an engaging and memorable adventure.

Our philosophy, rooted in research and classroom experience, is based on the idea that when education is enjoyable and interactive, students retain knowledge and develop a love for learning. We invite you to explore our Teachers Pay Teachers store, where each resource reflects our commitment to creating an environment where learning is not just a task but a journey of discovery.

Perfect for teachers

Our educational materials benefit teachers by saving them time otherwise eaten up by planning and preparation. They offer a convenient solution for educators looking to enrich their curriculum without spending hours on preparation. Teachers can leverage our resources to create dynamic lessons that capture students’ attention, making the classroom experience more enjoyable.

The range of seasonally themed and subject-specific materials provides a versatile toolbox from which teachers can pick and choose. Whether it’s adapting to different learning styles, exploring diverse topics, or addressing specific classroom needs, our resources offer adaptability to various teaching scenarios.

Additionally, teachers can use our materials not only as instructional resources, but also as a source of professional development. The communicative and experiential approach aligns with modern teaching methodologies, allowing educators to enhance their teaching practices.

Great for homeschooling parents

Our educational materials benefit homeschooling parents by providing structured activities and lesson ideas, allowing parents to focus more on teaching and interacting with their children. The fun and experiential focus of our resources encourage learners to enjoy engaging with the materials, fostering a positive attitude towards learning.

Moreover, the availability of seasonally themed materials adds variety to homeschooling curricula. Parents can introduce diverse topics and cultural celebrations, ensuring a well-rounded education for their children.

The communicative aspect of our materials encourages interactive learning, making it an ideal fit for homeschooling environments. Parents can actively engage with their children, creating a collaborative learning experience within the family.

Our Christmas materials

We currently have the following educational resources available in the Ebisu’s Publishing TPT store:

Christmas Pudding Lacing Cards
- 12 Christmas pudding lacing cards
  - 8.5×11 inch
  - Target age group: Pre-K to 1st grade
  - Shapes included: Circle; Semicircle; Square; Rectangle; Heart; Triangle; Diamond; Pentagon; Hexagon: Trapezoid; Parallelogram; Oval.
  - Directions:Just print on card or print and laminate, trim around the borders, and use a hole punch to create the lacing holes.
  - Educational Benefits: Shape recognition, fine motor skills, vocabulary building

This is the cover image for the 12 Christmas Pudding Lacing Cards for Pre-K to 1st grade learners for sale in the Ebisu's Publishing Teacher's Pay Teachers store for $3.00 — Christmas Pudding Shapes Lacing Cards

Cover for the Christmas Pudding Shape Worksheets for Pre-K to 1st grade for sale on the Ebisu's Publishing store on Teachers Pay Teachers for $3.00 — Christmas Pudding Shapes Worksheets

Christmas Pudding Shapes Worksheets
- 16 page pdf (including solutions)
  - 8.5×11 inch
  - Target age group: Pre-K to 1st grade
  - Activities included: Matching exercises; Find and count activities; Shape tracing; “Complete the drawing” activity; shape inspired drawing.
  - Directions: Print and use. All pages can be printed in black and white. Some pages may also be printed in color.
  - Educational Benefits: Seasonal engagement, shape recognition, math readiness, fine motor skills, multisensory learning, vocabulary building, creative expression.

Christmas Pudding Shapes Cards
- 8 page pdf
  - 8.5×11 inch
  - Target age group: 1st to 3rd grades
  - 48 3×3 inch cards with 16 shapes, 16 shapes labeled, 16 pudding shapes, and 16 cards with only the written shape words on them.
  - Can be used for: Snap, Memory game, Karuta game, a scavenger hunt, and more.
  - Directions: Print, cut out, and use. Printing on card or laminating printed paper cards is recommended for durability.
  - Educational Benefits: Reinforce fundamental geometry concepts, versatile activities for varied learning styles; promotes interactive learning, holiday themed learning.

Cover of 8-page set of 48 3x3 inch cards of shapes and the written words, on sale now in the Ebisu's Publishing store on Teachers Pay Teachers for $3.00. — Christmas Pudding Shape Cards

Drop by our store for more!

We invite you to explore our store, where you’ll find a growing collection of materials crafted with passion and experience. From seasonal wonders to subject-specific resources, our materials aim to help you create a positive and impactful learning experience for your learners.

Why a 30 day walking challenge, and why do I want YOU to join me?

I have finally started my summer vacation, so with that comes the intention to challenge myself to walk more, so the most efficient way for me to do that is to do a 30 day walking challenge.

To be honest, I was doing really well with walking 10,000 steps a day until 2020. COVID-19 stopped me in my tracks and forced me to live in front of my computer for super long hours. Fast forward about two and a half years, and things are getting back to normal (slowly, maybe, for now, perhaps), and walking 10,000 steps is a real challenge for me.

So, I have decided that one thing I am definitely going to be doing this summer is walking 10,000 steps a day during my vacation.

Anyway, I am the type who likes to journal challenges that feel big to me, and I love having company! So, I created the Summer 30 Day “Walking Like A Boss” Challenge.

Who is this walking challenge for, and what will I do in it?

If you are like me and need to get away from the screen or up from the sofa and go outside to build up your walking practice, this challenge is for you.

You will:

identify your reasons for wanting to build your walking practice.
identify your small, achievable goals and larger long-term goals that you will be working towards.
plan possible destinations, dates, times, companions, and what to take with you.
record your experiences, distances or times, and how you are feeling.
take photos and share your destinations if you wish (I am really looking forward to seeing where everyone is walking. I will be sharing my walks around Kyoto, so you will be able to see this beautiful city even without being able to travel here).
take selfies every day so you can compare how you look at the beginning of the challenge and if you have changed at all over the course of the challenge.
reflect on your walking on a weekly basis so you can continue to improve your practice.
have access to affirmations that you can think about as you walk.
have access to motivational quotes that you can put up around the house or in your journal to get you going each day.
have access to wall art to keep you motivated each week.
build your own challenge journal as you complete each activity during the 30 days. This will become a treasure for you in the future as you recall how much you achieved, where you went, who you met, what you saw, etc. during these 30 days. I hope that this will motivate you to continue walking past the 30 days of the challenge.
join the community in the challenge classroom on Payhip, get encouragement, encourage others, and find accountability partners if you want.

What if I can’t walk 10,000 steps?

This is not a problem at all! You define how much you want to walk, where, and when. This challenge is just about building a walking practice. You will find that even if you can’t walk very far on Day 1, you will be able to walk quite a bit further on Day 30 of your walking (barring illness, injury, or other such deterrents). If you walk 500 steps today, and 500 steps tomorrow and the next day, and the next, and so on, it will be a smidge easier each day. You will get to a point where you will walk 550 or 600 steps without too much trouble. The challenge encourages consistency through daily walking. And the community is there to cheer you on!

What if I don’t have time to walk?

If you can’t do a longer walk all at once, you can measure your steps in a day using your mobile phone. This is a great idea if you are having a busy day/week/month and want to slip a bit more walking into it. Try thinking how you can add some steps to your day, then do it. Committing to the challenge will shift your focus to adding steps to your usual routine.

So, how much does the Summer 30 Day “Walking Like a Boss” Challenge cost?

I really want to get out and walk, and I’d love some (virtual) company, so the Summer 30 Day “Walking Like a Boss” Challenge is being offered for a limited time for only $5.00, which is includes access to everything described above. I doubt that I will run any challenges so cheaply again, so jump in now, get motivated, get outside and walking and sharing with our global walking group!

What if something happens so I can’t finish the challenge?

Life is busy for all of us, and sometimes throws us curve balls. You can still download the materials and continue when you have time. However, I am very sorry, but we are unable to refund the small cost of the challenge.

How can I join?

Go to the Summer 30 Day “Walking Like a Boss” Challenge Sales Page. Pay by credit card, and you are in. You will receive a new day’s contents and materials each and every day, so bookmark the challenge page when you log in.

I hope you see you inside the Summer 30 Day “Walking Like a Boss” Challenge! I really can’t wait to meet you!

This image shows the cover of the printable journal that participants in the Summer 30 Day "Walking Like a Boss" Challenge will build as they complete the challenge. By defining their reasons for wanting to walk more, setting small achievable goals, planning, implementing, and reflecting on the process, and using provided affirmations and motivational quotes, they will complete the challenge with courage and a deep sense of accomplishment while being encouraged and supported in the challenge community area. — Summer 30 Day “Walking Like a Boss” Challenge Journal Cover

For our other products, check out the Ebisu’s Publishing website.

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