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Contractions are great for writing words shorter to save some time. But there is some confusion when students shorten the words. Contract means to make smaller. Students contract two words into one small word. This is what students need to remember about contractions: The first words always stays the same (except for the word; will not, won't). The apostrophe goes where the letters come out. I have a Free Contractions Bingo game to practice reading and writing contractions. This 2-Player game has students matching the two words that make a contraction to the contraction word on their bingo board. The first player to make a bingo is the winner! All you need to play are the Bingo Boards and Contraction Cards. Click the picture for your free download! Place the Contractions Bingo Game in you center rotations or use during small group time. Play after teaching or reviewing contractions. Feel free to send home for homework to play with a family member. Place the Contraction Cards and some writing paper at a Writing Center. Students use the cards to write sentences using the contraction word. Check students for understanding. It helps to remember the first word stays the same and the apostrophe replaces the letters that come out. The only time this rule doesn't apply is for the contraction word, will not - won't. Try this pack of Contraction Task Cards. It includes 3 centers. The first center has 40 task cards that students choose from multiple choice answers to find the correct contraction. The second center has 36 task cards. Each task card has a contraction. The students write the two words that make up the contraction. The third center has 36 task cards. Each task card the two words that make up the contraction. Students write the contraction that make up the the two words. This pack will keep your students sharp on reading and writing contractions all year long. Here are some resources you may need when teaching contractions. I linked them to Amazon to make it easy for you: Contraction Puzzles Contraction Chart If You Were a Contraction - book Thanks for stopping by today! See you soon, Check out more GRAMMAR activities by Teacher's Take-Out:
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Basic vocabulary, like knowing prepositions, is necessary for beginning readers. Teach prepositions with this simple game.
If you are looking for ideas to make your meeting more fun while teaching your girls how to respect authority you have come to the right place. Using some of these activities below to help your girls understand who is authority and learn how to respect them by listening to their parents, teachers, police, and leader who are there to help them follow directions and rules that are made to keep them safe. I recommend the following activities that will reinforce respecting authority: Practice with activities Be creative with a craft Get moving with a game Put into action with a service project or real life experience. Optionally: If I have a song that related, sing that as well. Below are a few ideas to get you started. Respect Authority Activity Booklet Do you want to skip all the planning? If so, use the Respect Authority Activity booklet and take your girls on a garden adventure helping a family of fairies on a mission to teach the world how to live by very important values. Using the leader booklet and the girl’s activity booklet your girls will complete lots of activities to help their fairy friends plant flowers, water gardens, and learn how to put important values to live by into action. With step-by-step activities planned for you all you have to do is gather the supplies listed, you can’t ask for a easier way to run your meeting. Learn more about the activities included and get yours today! Other Fun Activities to Try for Respect Authority Respecting Authority Figures Using some of the scenario’s below have your girls act out different scenes. These scenarios are ways to have girls give their opinion on how they would handle a situation. Scenario ideas: A police officer talking to a student about being out past curfew A principal talks to a student about having a cell phone in school A teacher talks to a student about talking while she is talking A parent talks to daughter about helping clean the house A GS Leader talks to girl about being a sister to every girl Further Authority DiscussionI think its important to talk further about how parents are authority figures. Just like you need to respect authority in public it is important to respect our moms and dads at home. Explain to your girls the importance of family time with your girls and that when spending time with family to respect their parents authority. Pipe Cleaner Glasses Prep: Get pipe cleaners for each girl two 6-inch pipe cleaners and one 12-inch pipe cleaner. What to Make: Make pipe cleaner glasses by twisting the ends of the long pipe cleaner together to create a circle. Twist the circle in the middle to create 2 connected circles for lenses. Attach a 6-inch pipe cleaner to each side and bend at the ends to fit around the the girls ears. Ask the girls if they have heard glasses called spectacles and tell them these are their “respectacles.” Have them put their glasses on and give them a short children’s book about respecting or disrespecting authority to read. Ask the girls to determine if the behavior was proper or if not what should have been done differently. You can get your books from the library or here are a few ideas you can get from amazon. The Berenstain Bears Show Some Respect I Am a Booger… Treat Me With Respect! Respect and Take Care of Things Few Pinterest Finds you will love too… Here is a great idea to get your girls thinking about Respecting authority in different areas of their life. Brainstorm with girls the answers to each category. The best way to teach the girls to respect authority (and everyone else) is to demonstrate respect yourself. I found a great resource that has some ideas for games, crafts and how to demonstrate respect. check it out….Click here Song to Sing with Girls You can get the following song audio by going here: Listen to Those in Authority Listen To Those in Authority Listen to those in authority, always behave. Honesty, sincerity, are traits that you should gain.Caring, sharing, helping out, raise your hand and wait,Till you’re called on for your turn. Study hard, give your best,And you will pass the test! (Chorus)Listen to those in authority, teachers, principals.Listen to those in authority and do just what you should.No words of hate, no lies, be kind and everyday try hard to get along.Respect yourself and others. Choose right over wrong.Respect yourself and others. Choose right over wrong. No words of hate, no lies, be kind and everyday try hard to get along.Respect yourself and others. Choose right over wrong.Respect yourself and others. Choose right over wrong. Listen to those in authority, your heart knows what’s right.Bullying is always wrong, and it’s not good to fight.Appreciate every race, everyone’s unique. Work together as a team.That’s what we need in our school. Be good, obey the rules. (Chorus) What Do You Stand For? Character Building Card Game If you have read some of the other blog post for petal ideas I share this over and over, because its so great. I found this on amazon a while back and let me tell you its a great way to get your girls talking, it has amazing scenarios to work through, there are many cards that will fit into the other petals as well, so make sure to pick out the ones you want for the specific petal you are working on. Get yours here: What Do You Stand For? Character Building Card Game What do we do after your girls complete the activities? Well of course give them the badge to display proudly on their vest, they earned it! Additionally If you are like many leaders we want to award our girls when they complete something even beyond just the patch. One great way to show achievement is with a certificate. Don’t worry you don’t have to make them, I found a resource that has done all the work for you and all you have to do is print them and customize the certificates with each girl’s name, badge or award earned, date, and troop leader. Editable certificates perfect for awarding girls after earning a badge. Garden Fairy Fun Patches You are going to love these cute adorable fun patches to put on the back of your girl’s vest. I partnered with a amazing company Advantage Emblems and they are producing and shipping the patches. You can buy them individually or as a complete set. The Fairy Fun Patch Complete Set Honest and fair Friendly and helpful Considerate and caring Courageous and strong Responsible for what I say and do Respect myself and others Respect authority Use resources wisely Make the world a better place Be a sister to every girl Teach your girls about integrity and values This book was wrote by my sister – Who was a Girl Scout as a girl and a Leader for many years before starting a family of her own. This beautifully illustrated book empowers kids to be nice and kind human beings. ‘The Adventures To Me ’ is an endearing story of a little elephant on a journey to becoming the best version of “me”. Equipped with nothing other than a colorful scooter, a backpack, and a map, the little elephant starts their “Adventures to Me”. Along the way, meets new friends of all different backgrounds as encounters challenges, has to make choices, and learns lessons along the way. The road to discovering the best version of “me” is paved with lessons about confidence, truthfulness, resilience and strength, respect, kindness, responsibility, accepting differences, using what you have, dreaming big, setting goals, and looking ahead towards the future with a positive mindset. For the little elephant, the journey of life is full of a wealth of possibilities –– ready to embark on a beautiful journey alongside our elephant friend? Learn about the choices we all make to be good people and explore the great “Adventures To Me”! View on Amazon Enjoy every minute being a leader and continue to inspire your girls! Purchase this wonderful illustrated book from Amazon.
There is a Level 1 which is MUCH easier- students write in ONE letter to play for each beat of rhythmic values. Level 2 students have to write (and practice) playing different notes for EACH rhythmic value- much harder. It's a great way to differentiate for your "superstars".
Want your students to have rich, complex conversations about the texts they read? This method leads to the kinds of classroom discussions you thought only happened in college.
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Your students will LOVE completing these reading comprehension passages. Kids are so captivated by animals; their eyes light up as they learn new and interesting facts about the amazing creatures we have in our world today. Even the most reluctant readers become engaged when learning about animals. These non-fiction passages are the perfect way to help students develop their reading comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way. The language is simplified to ensure age-appropriate comprehension can occur. There are 15 passages included. They are perfect for second grade students, high-ability first graders and lower-ability third graders. Included is a preview, please check the passages to ensure they suit your students reading abilities. The animal passages included are elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, lions, owls, llamas, anacondas, pandas, chimpanzees, bats, tigers, zebras, camels, chameleons and meerkats. Students will learn some amazing animal facts such as: ♥ Most giraffes don’t sleep for more than 2 hours a day. ♥ Female lions do most of the hunting while male lions stand guard. ♥ Camels can survive up to 6 months without water/food. ♥ Baby zebras can run within 1 hour of being born. ♥ And so much more! ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on [email protected]
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
Shop more of The Moffatt Girls products: Click Here! This November NO PREP Packet for 2nd Grade is FILLED with hands-on, engaging and FUN resources that cover core skills for 2nd Grade! The activities in this packet can be use for group work , centers, small groups, homework and more! The BEST part is that there is NO PREP! NO costly colored ink, NO laminating, NO cutting …. just PRINT! *Please note that this is a downloaded pdf file. No physical product will be sent to you. ************************************************** ⭐️ This packet is targeted for 2nd grade, but can be used for high flying first graders and struggling 3rd graders. This packet includes the following resources: Money: Coins- Look at the price for each item and find two different ways to pay by showing the coins you can use. Double Digit Addition with Regrouping- Solve the problems and color the baby turkey that matches your answer. Double Digit Addition with Regrouping - Solve the problems and color the part of the turkey dinner that matches your answer. Double Digit Subtraction with Regrouping- Solve the problems and color the path from the turkey to the poult. 2-Digit Addition with Regrouping- Solve the problems and color the sums with an odd number to help the baby turkeys get home. 2-Digit Addition with Regrouping - Help the baby turkeys find their mommies. Add and connect the pairs that have the same answers. Mental Math - Adding Doubles (50 problems) Measurement: Centimeters Elapsed Time by 5 Minute Increments-Write the time for the 1st clock and then show the elapsed time for the 2nd clock. Place Value to 1,000- Write the value of the number in the thousands place. Order the four dice to make the largest number. Place Value Equivalences- Find the turkeys that have the same value. Word Problems- Addition and Subtraction word problems. Inches or Feet? Look at each item and decide if you would use inches or feet to measure. Singular and Plural Possessive- Read each phrase and then write the correct plural or singular possessive phrase. BOGGLE - Use the letters to make new words (2 sets of Boggle Boards) What is Your Prefix Worth? Read the sentence with the prefix and decide how much the prefix is worth by adding up the scrabble tiles. Write the definition of the word. Dictionary Skills: Guide Words- Look up the given word in the dictionary, write the page number and the two guide words. Homophones- Read the sentences and choose the correct homophone. ABC Order- Put the 4 sets of words in ABC order to the 2nd and 3rd letter. Subject and Predicate- Use the color code to color the subject and predicate. Subject and Predicate II- Finish the subject or predicate for each sentence. My Word Search Puzzle- BLANK word search puzzle template for students to use with their spelling words, thanksgiving words or any other word list. My Digraph Word Search- Create a digraph word search using the given digraphs. Have a friend find the words. My Blend Word Search- Create a blend word search using the given blends. Have a friend find the words. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives - Complete the chart using comparative and superlative adjectives. Syllable Sort - Read and sort the words into the correct syllable count. Break apart the given words into syllables. Analogies - Fill in an analogy with the given words. Using Reference Materials: Encyclopedia and Dictionary. Use the set of dictionaries to find the correct answer. Use the given guide words to find the word that would be on the page. Fiction and Nonfiction Text- Decide if the text is fiction or nonfiction. Write four titles of nonfiction text and four fiction text. Roll and Find the Base Word- Roll a die, read a word in the column, write the base word and the page number you find it on in the dictionary. Pronouns- Read the short story and fill in the correct pronoun. Read the sentences and write a pronoun. Writing Titles- Roll a die and write the names of the people correctly. Homonyms- Read the sentences and decide which homonym picture best fits the sentence. Roll and Write the Correct Date - Roll a die and fix one of the dates in the column using the correct abbreviations and commas. Writing a Friendly Letter- Write a friendly letter using the five parts: heading, greeting, body, closing and signature. Adverbs- Cut and paste the adverb to the correct column: how, how often, when or where. Prefixes, Root Words and Suffixes- Read each word and write the root word, prefix or suffix in the correct column. Verbs: Past and Present- Write the words in the correct column. Graphing Grammar- Circle and write each word in the correct column: nouns, verbs, adjectives and pronouns. Consonant Blends- Read each word and color the beginning or ending consonant blend. Solve the consonant riddles at the bottom of the page. Box up Synonyms- Read each word in the box and find the word that is a synonym in the word bank. Use the sound boxes to box up the word. Box up Antonyms- Read each word in the box and find the word that is a Antonym in the word bank. Use the sound boxes to box up the word. Roll and Write Plural Nouns (Irregular and Regular Plural Nouns)- Roll a die and write the plural form of the nouns in the column. Making New Words With THANKSGIVING. Use the letters to write new words. Be sure to follow the Moffatt Girls on: Visit my blog at The Moffatt Girls Blog Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram Join my private group, The Moffatt Girls-Engage Group, to see how other teachers, parents, and homeschoolers are using and organizing Moffatt Girl Curriculum!
I can't even believe May is almost here…. time flies in the spring! This might just be my favorite time of year to teach kindergarten.
I LOVE making charts! Step into my classroom and you’ll probably say, “Wow, someone has too much time!” but to be honest, I don’t! I just love them so much and love the w…
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Summer time means there will be a lot of free time for your kiddos. In between all the vacations and pool parties, try one of these STEAM projects!
I LOVE saving figurative language until June - it's such a fun language unit ... and perfect for our "dreaming of summer brains". We finished up our EQAO testing mid week, and this onomatopoeia activity was the perfect break from testing. How fun is that??? Students chose two contrasting colours - one for the background and one for the word and border "bursting out of the page". They also needed newspaper (cut just a fraction smaller that the "bursting out of the page border" and glued the newspaper on top. They glued their word on top of that (we had brainstormed a lot of onomatopoeia words, but for some reason most of them chose SPLAT for their word). I also had them do a little shading under their letters for that little extra POP (see, I know some onomatopoeia words, too). ;) I had seen this awesome idea on Pinterest and followed it back to Artisan des Arts. Her examples are FANTASTIC!! We also wrote simile poems this week. I found a little template HERE for the students to use for their rough copies. When students were finished their templates, I had them write out their good copies, and illustrate a few lines with a small image. I hung these up, too ... LOVING our bulletin board switch up ... even this late in the school year!!! (I have two of these "smART class" bulletin boards side by side in the classroom. 15 more school days left ... I think I can ... I think I can ... Happy Friday!!!
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Back to School is right around the corner for us and I am SUPER excited to kick of this school year with some fun, hands-on and engaging resources for The
Some time back, I noticed posters like this in our school hallways. I found out from learning support that they were to help the children learn self-regulation. The posters were based on a con…
35 hands-on spelling activities that get kids actively engaged with spelling words-thinking, making and creating. Perfect for literacy centers and homework.
These fun, engaging, NO PREP word work activities help students practice their words effectively and are the perfect option for your 1st or 2nd grade class!
Jenga game cards are easily my favorite way to teach and reinforce basic math fact, phonics, or grammar practice.
Give your child practice with his sentence building skills with this printable worksheet that's all about capital letters.
Check out how easy it is to use old iPhones as Listening Centers!
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
Do you use Kaboom! in your classroom? It has been my go-to center for the past few years, whether I'm teaching Firsties, or now third graders. If Kaboom! is new to you, or it is something you haven't yet tried in your classroom, here are some great reasons to give it a try:
KINDERGARTEN MATH - UNIT 3 I am so excited to have my new Measurement and Data kindergarten math unit posted and ready to share with you. So far this year, my sweet kinders have learned so much in math. We have mastered 1:1 correspondence, reading and writing numerals to 20, counting to 10
Teaching and learning homophones can be tons of fun! Many reading programs introduce the concept of homophones in second grade. Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have a different meaning. Students need to be able to tell the difference in the meanings of these words and to use the correct […]
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Contractions are great for writing words shorter to save some time. But there is some confusion when students shorten the words. Contract means to make smaller. Students contract two words into one small word. This is what students need to remember about contractions: The first words always stays the same (except for the word; will not, won't). The apostrophe goes where the letters come out. I have a Free Contractions Bingo game to practice reading and writing contractions. This 2-Player game has students matching the two words that make a contraction to the contraction word on their bingo board. The first player to make a bingo is the winner! All you need to play are the Bingo Boards and Contraction Cards. Click the picture for your free download! Place the Contractions Bingo Game in you center rotations or use during small group time. Play after teaching or reviewing contractions. Feel free to send home for homework to play with a family member. Place the Contraction Cards and some writing paper at a Writing Center. Students use the cards to write sentences using the contraction word. Check students for understanding. It helps to remember the first word stays the same and the apostrophe replaces the letters that come out. The only time this rule doesn't apply is for the contraction word, will not - won't. Try this pack of Contraction Task Cards. It includes 3 centers. The first center has 40 task cards that students choose from multiple choice answers to find the correct contraction. The second center has 36 task cards. Each task card has a contraction. The students write the two words that make up the contraction. The third center has 36 task cards. Each task card the two words that make up the contraction. Students write the contraction that make up the the two words. This pack will keep your students sharp on reading and writing contractions all year long. Here are some resources you may need when teaching contractions. I linked them to Amazon to make it easy for you: Contraction Puzzles Contraction Chart If You Were a Contraction - book Thanks for stopping by today! See you soon, Check out more GRAMMAR activities by Teacher's Take-Out:
It's time for a little vocabulary lesson! Do you ever struggle with teaching synonyms? Well, then this set of printable synonym puzzles is for you! This printable set includes 20 different synonyms including the following words:
