This is a bundle activity that I made to help my kiddos practice with their beginning dictionary guide word skills. I made this as a starting point and foundation to my dictionary skills unit. I have included three different activities. The first two pages (front/back) has the kiddos selecting from a variety of words that could fit between two specific guide words (this is repeated 7 times with numerous different guide word sets). The next two pages (front/back) has the kiddos writing yes or no as to whether a variety of words could fit between two specific guide words (each example has 10 words, and there are 4 chances to practice). The last page utilizes the dictionary, and has the kiddos look up 10 (very basic) words...record the page number, along with listing the two corresponding guide words. Hope you enjoy!! Be sure to follow me: IG (Beached Bum Teacher) TikTok (Beached Bum Teacher)!

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How many times a day do your students ask you what they should do when they're finished? A MILLION. :) You gotta love em' for not just sitting there doing nothing while they wait, but sometimes I just kinda REALLY don't want to hear "what can I do now?". I made these fast finisher cards to hang on my board after I explain each independent activity. Click {HERE} to download these When they finish the independent activity, I have them look at the board and see what I've posted. Then, they can grab that fast finisher and work on a meaningful activity while the rest of the students finish up. I always go through each activity separately at the beginning of the year and throughout the year. I GO OVER MY EXPECTATIONS. This part of it is super important. Explanation for each fast finisher: Read a book: I have books in a bin right next to each table {so I don't have wandering kiddos} and they can choose a book from there {these are separate from their book boxes for Daily 5}. Marker boards: I have marker boards {shower board bought and cut at Lowes}, erasers {wash cloths}, and markers on a shelf. They can also grab a bag of flash cards and write the words from their flash cards {or even spelling or sight words}. Puzzles: I bought tons of puzzles from the Dollar Store and my kiddos love doing them {I hardly ever let them do this one...only if the are REALLY good ;) }. I cut the top of the box off {with the picture}, stick them in a ziploc and call it GOOD! :) File Folder Games: Over the years I have made lots of file folder games. They aren't my favorite, but the kids love them. You can find some {here} for free at Kindergarten, Kindergarten and {here} for sale at DJ Inkers. ABC Games: Our team has OODLES of Lakeshore ABC games. They are great...minus all of the dang.tiny.pieces I find ALL OVER! :) 100's chart: I have a class set of 100's charts that are in page protectors so the kiddos can write with dry-erase markers on them. You can grab my free 100's chart {here}. Fast Finisher Folder: I haven't quite made these, but I'm going to for sure! Teacher Tipster is the one who introduced me to them and you can see that video {here}. Math Game: You know ALL of those fun math games you've been laminating, cutting, and putting in a million ziplocs? You know....the ones you got from all of the fabulous blogs out there? USE THEM! :) What else do you have your kiddos do for fast finishers {I'd love to get more ideas!!!!!}? Clipart &/or fonts copyright DJ INKERS Images copyright Thistle Girl Designs

This is an 8x10" Art Print Leonardo da Vinci with a blue ninja turtles band over his eyes. ♻ Printed on Vintage Dictionary Page from out of print dictionary over 50 years old ⚙ Made to Order - the page in the photo is just for the mockup. The page you get will be random from the dictionary. What a fun surprise! ☆ All artwork is specifically designed and optimized to be printed on vintage dictionary pages, with highest quality in mind ♛ I use high quality, 100% pigment-based Archival inks for a long-lasting, no-fade, giclée art quality print that will last at least as long as you do. :) This listing is for just the print - frame not included. Each page that I print on comes from an aged and often neglected vintage dictionary at least fifty years old. The artwork is then printed directly onto the upcycled/recycled page. The result is a unique, fun piece of art that doubles as an excellent conversation starter. These prints make great gifts and my shop has something for everyone. All prints are shipped with tracking in a stay-flat mailer and protected in a plastic sleeve. The stay flat mailers aren't weather proof, and the plastic sleeve can help against moisture or a little bit of rain, but please consider your destination address when completing your order just in case the parcel delivery person leaves it outside.