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This beaded craft project shows you how to make a very simple beaded dragonfly.
If you know me, you know I am in loooove with Daily 5! Ever since incorporating it into my classroom last year, I have loved seeing the variety of skills and strategies my students are working on each and every day. I also love that the segments are short, so we all stay motivated and the energy for learning stays high. I have been wanting to redo how I teach math for a while. As a student, I truly adore mathematics, but as a teacher, I was getting bored. Our district was looking into several programs to adopt and I was piloting Everyday Mathematics. It was definitely a change from our old textbook, but I liked how it mixed things up and spiraled around to keep kids fresh on many math concepts. The district ended up choosing Math Expressions (Please share your experience if you use this!) and this decision allowed me to stop teaching Everyday Mathematics "with fidelity" and monkey around with starting Guided Math/Math Rotations/Small Group Math/Math Centers/etc. for the remainder of this year. I.am.in.love! I know there are many ways of doing this, so I am just sharing what I have been trying and what works so far with my schedule. Some of my greatest inspirations are Elizabeth from Fun in 4B and Dana from 3rd Grade Gridiron. I also have TONS of wonderful links with pictures on my Math Pinterest board-- there are so many inspirational teachers out there :) :) First up, the 3-4 rotations that I use: Teacher Time- spent with me on the rug in a small group, ability-based for the unit, learning a new concept. Lesson Work- practicing the new skill from Teacher Time (usually book work or a worksheet) independently at their table spot. Math Centers- this has been using some of my Word Work Centers as well as my Winter Math Centers. Fact Practice- this is the "I'm Done" center for those students who finish Lesson Work early. I also have Fact Practice as a choice for Math Centers. Some days students don't get to this at all, but I'm ok with that since Xtra Math is a part of our Star Homework each night. Because of time constraints, I could only divide up my class into three groups, so that really limited my use of the cute M-A-T-H or B-U-I-L-D centers that are out there. I just couldn't imagine trying to have super-short Teacher Times or trying to spread one lesson across two days :( With three groups, I am able to meet with kids for 15-20ish minutes and that seems to be just right :) I also tried to keep things aligned with how I do Daily 5 in my class. Because that is so successful, I knew it would be easy for my kids (and, to be honest, on me!) if we started it off the same and ran our math time the same, using some of the same activities as well as the same lingo (like Teacher Time). I began by making an anchor chart of the four rotations as a class: To make the smaller signs, I adjusted my print settings to print 2 signs on one sheet. We then practiced the bottom two rotations over the course of a few days. Because I started this mid-year, it was very easy to build stamina. I started by dividing the kids into two groups and they practiced either Fact Practice or Math Centers. We then reflected on what worked/what needed improving and tried again. I slowly added Teacher Time and then Lesson Work, so that by the end of the second week, we were in full swing. To help things along, since the content does change much more often than in D5, I made small signs to hang on my side white board that listed either the learning target or question as well as the assignments and center choices for kids' reference: This has been a lifesaver because now students have a quick reference point to not only know what we'll be studying in Teacher Time, but they can manage their own Center and Fact Practice time, therefore not interrupting me during Teacher Time (win!). You KNOW I have bookmarks with these rotations, right?! :) I need to go to Bookmarks Anonymous ;) Each student has one and it makes it easy for me to say "Picture 2" and they all know where to go. To learn how to make your own bookmarks from PDF pages, click HERE. To be honest, now that we have been doing this for a while, we don't need these anymore, but I love them just the same and, when our geometry unit is over soon I am going to me remixing the groups, so these will come in handy again soon :) As with everything, the devil is in the details, so prepping is the key. I spent a looooooong time making sure the kids had activities and trying to account for "dead time"-- thus, the Fact Practice option. I also wanted to make materials accessible and easy to get to, so there wouldn't be any excuse for not getting started right away. I am currently storing all of the centers and flash cards in my lovely, colorful cart I purchased from Joann's (50% off and free shipping coupon-- woo hoo!) I will be back soon for more details on how I have been doing Math Centers-- we are using a Bingo Board similar to Word Work and it has worked out well so far. Do you use Math Rotations or something like it? How's it going? PS- I don't have these chevron signs on TpT yet, but is it something you all would be interested in? Let me know and I can get all of the colors together for use in your own classroom-- it's the same chevron as all of my other products HERE. *UPDATE 2/18/13: These are now available for purchase in my TpT Store HERE. All 7 chevron colors are included for every slide as well as a plain background option. Be sure to download the Preview to see an example :) Thanks for such great feedback- I hope you enjoy using these in your class :) :)
Make these cute simple lavender fish sachets using your fabric scraps. They sew up in no time, and cost next to nothing to make.
My favorite summertime haunt as a child was the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a timeworn…
Black Garlic - Probably the Easiest Way to Make It at Home!: Boys and Girls, I'm back... I was really busy for the last few months... But I'm back. Those who know me, know that I love to eat weird stuff. Black garlic is a wonderful treat, a sweet black paste that tastes a little bit like a fig mixed with Port…
Pattern available in English & French. Knit from top down as one piece with a very little finishing, this pattern is easy and quick to achieve if you are familiar knitting with double point needles. Instructions are available in sizes Newborn (3 months, 6 months, 12 months). The chest of the finished jumpsuit is 44 (45, 47, 48) cm around. Materials 3 (4, 5, 5) skeins of 50 gr 3,5 mm circular and double point needles 9 (10, 11, 12) buttons with 15 mm diameter. Cette combinaison est tricotée du haut vers le bas comme une seule pièce avec un minimum de finition. Elle est facile et rapide à réaliser si vous êtes habitué à tricoter en ronds avec les aiguilles doubles pointes. Les instructions sont disponibles en tailles Nouveau Née (3 mois, 6 mois, 12 mois). Le tour de poitrine sur la combinaison fini est 44 (45, 47, 48) cm. Matériel: 3 (4, 5, 5) pelotes de 50 gr Aiguilles circulaires et doubles pointes no: 3,5. 9 (10, 11, 12) boutons avec un diamètre de 15 mm.
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Easy Crochet Doughnut : Cute little crocheted doughnuts for pin cushions or play food!!! Takes around 30-35 minutes to makeAbbreviations Ch~ChainSc~Single Crochet
Step By Step Kusudama Flower Tutorial. Learn how to make an easy Origami Kusudama flower. This origami flower fold can also be turned into a pretty bouquet.
Cross stitch and embroidery have been a love of mine ever since I took a class during explore time in 3rd grade. (best thing my elementary school ever did) One of the things I LOVE about cross stitch especially is that ANYONE can do it. It’s like color by number. You are just making X’s […]
Crochet easy baby blanket. This amazing marshmallow stitch provides a fabulous look to any project you choose especially to blanket.
Here in third grade, we practice fluency daily with: -Word Lists -Phrase Lists -Passages/Running Records My Mental Journey I have had a love-hate relationship with fluency. As a third grade teacher, my students are subject to end of year, high-stakes testing for the first time. Fluency is not tested on these exams, students have
A furry friend who'd make a great gift or fun pincushion! This download includes both the pattern instructions and templates so make sure you have everything downloaded before you begin! Download pattern now [https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/craft-world/uploads/file/2/5/25bb5614-8ff7-47f8-8796-d816bbb5ebf3/LS25-Sausage-Dog.pdf] Download instructions now [https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/craft-world/uploads/file/d/0/d0304a9e-2df9-47da-8cd2-3a26c0690640/LS25-sausage-dog-instructions.pdf]
Look what I made....It's Happy from the anime Fairy Tail! I made him for my sister, and believe you me when I say I had the hardest time getting him to look just right (Hopefully he looks okay now!) It was difficult to capture his big eyes and weird head! My poor sister, she usually gets all my prototype amigurumi, and I'm still in the process of making her Link from the Legend of Zelda (which I actually started to make for her like 3 years ago!)
Get ready to fall in love with Philly cheesesteak meatloaf! Packed with ground beef, peppers, onions, and melty Provolone, it's heaven on a plate!
Follow along with my free crochet sun granny square pattern, including a full video tutorial with instructions.
Partner talk is an important piece of helping students solidify their learning and practice academic vocabulary. Using sentence stems helps support all students in this in various ways. After all, as the saying goes, "You don't truly know something unless you can teach it."
Delicious, Italian artichoke appetizer recipe to make Jewish Style artichokes. This traditional Rome recipe makes lovely deep-fried artichokes and is a perfect appetizer for a Rome or Italian themed meal. Low coast, vegetarian appetizer.
How to fold a 6-pointed money origami star (star of David) from a dollar bill. Detailed photo and video instructions make learning this moneygami easy!
An awesome collection of different origami shoes such as high heels, boots, stilettos, slippers, traditional Japanese shoes and more.
Click through to source the cutest knitting patterns and knit a cat or kitten with Claire Garland's expert tips and free to download patterns
The Making Waves Beanie Crochet Pattern uses a variety of stitches to make this fun "wave" pattern. This hat is the 3rd pattern in the Crochet Along for a Cause. We are making 1 hat per
If your craft room organization leaves something to be desired, these creative craft room storage ideas will work in even the smallest spaces
Origami fish (designed by Aileen Edwin) video tutorial, diagrams and CP.
The Hexie Stripe quilt is the perfect design for all those who love color. Comprised of 9 different fabrics this geometric look will make you swoon!
Sew Adjustable Straps - How to Install Lingerie Sliders - Melly Sews
