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Goals help set a purpose and a direction for where you are headed. While you are building your classroom community, why not take the time to make some common goals that EVERY student in your classroom can work towards? Here's a little glimpse into how I do this in my classroom.
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Honey Pot is 4 years old. Little M&M is 26 months old. Books We borrowed numerous books from the library on caterpillars and butterflies. They varied from simple board books (for Little M&M) to more complex (for Honey Pot). Butterfly Matching The Dollar Tree had a large page of butterfly stickers. Honey Pot used many of them while making cards for her pen pals, but we had some left over. I used a few to create this matching worksheet, and slipped it into a page protector so she could use a dry erase crayon. Butterfly Trails - Prewriting Practice I used more butterfly stickers to create some tracing lines for Honey Pot on the other side. Learning about the Life Cycle There are so many flashcards and worksheets out there just explaining the life cycle, but I wanted something a little more hands-on. I came across this wheel from Lakeshore Learning and thought it was just perfect. I printed out the template, and Honey Pot wrote her name on the front. Then we colored in the pictures. And I assembled the wheel, using a brad from my scrapbooking stash. We talked about the life cycle of a butterfly as she turned the wheel. She really seemed to grasp the concept of the cycle (as she did so well with the water cycle during our rain unit). Pattern Block Puzzles I printed off two puzzles from PreKinders for Honey Pot. Magnetic Pom Pom Caterpillars - Counting Practice Peaceful Parenting had a nice idea using pom poms to help toddlers learn to count. I created a template in PSE and slipped it into a page protector onto which Little M&M could place magnetic pom poms. Right-click for your own printable: Butterfly Color Matching Although I feel confident that Little M&M knows his colors, it is still important to review them and this activity provided fine motor practice for him as well. I printed this coloring page off the internet and colored just the middles. Then I taped it to the wall with a piece of contact paper, sticky side up, taped over it. I set out a plate of sequins in the coordinating colors, and he got to work! This is a big commitment for a little guy, so we kept it out and returned to it throughout the week until it was complete. Build-a-Butterfly I came across this build-a-butterfly idea from Little Family Fun, and then extended it a little bit. First I cut various shapes out of foam, for the kids to build butterflies and decorate the wings with shapes. Then I set them out near the glass doors, with a cup of water and two paintbrushes. Instead of just building butterflies on the table or floor, the kids were able to paint with water and stick them up on the window. They had a BLAST with this activity! Sometimes they just liked painting with water. And sometimes they painted the window, then created beautiful butterflies! Just look at how cute they look! Butterfly Symmetry Painting I found this fun idea from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas. I printed a butterfly template onto cardstock, covered one side with parchment, and asked the kids to paint the side that was showing. Then we removed the parchment, folded the paper over... And revealed our symmetry! This was Honey Pot's first time hearing the word, and so we discussed what it meant and I think she has grasped the idea well. Once they were dry, I cut the butterflies out and hung them up. Coincidentally, I hung them right near the caterpillars the kids painted with balloons last summer! Symmetry Chalk Drawings We continued our lesson on symmetry with some chalk drawings. I drew half a butterfly on the driveway, and Honey Pot tried to finish them. For Little M&M, it became a nice lesson on recognizing shapes too. Butterfly Pretend Play Pretend play is always a favorite around here. I found these headbands at the Dollar Tree weeks ago and had to pick them up in anticipation of butterfly week. The kids had such fun! Butterfly Garden - Field Trip What butterfly unit would be complete without a trip to the local butterfly exhibit? It's so incredible being in a room full of butterflies. And it was an amazing experience for the kids. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
These probability spinners are a hands-on way to help students explore and analyze patterns of probability. This set includes 3 different spinner activities designed to be used together for a fun and engaging lesson! Students will create their spinners by coloring in each of the pre-made graphics, e...
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This homemade weather station is a great way to get children observing & exploring the weather in their local area. Made from mostly recycled items it's also simple enough for children to put together themselves. Recently Minnie has shown a real interest in the weather & has been eager to discover just how much rain we've had, so to build on this interest & encourage her exploration we decided we'd create a rain gauge, weathervane, & something which would help us observe the strength of the wind. We started by making our weathervane using: A cylindrical container with a plastic lid (we used an old coffee tin) Wooden skewer A couple of handfuls of gravel The plastic outer casing of a biro pen Strong card, pens & laminator to make an arrow Optional - Ribbon/material to cover container Minnie started by wrapping the ribbon around the container & securing with tape. Taking the gravel she filled the container until it was heavy enough not to be knocked over by a strong wind. She designed the arrow herself & once she had cut it out & laminated it she attached it to the wooden skewer with sticky tape. To make a hole in the lid of our coffee jar I used a bradawl & pushed it through the centre, moving it from side to side to make the hole slightly bigger. Minnie then pushed the plastic biro case through the hole so it touched the base of the pot, & threaded the skewer through. (The biro case enabled the skewer/arrow to rotate easily.) She added the lid to the pot then added more decoration. To keep the weathervane & rain gauge neatly together we gently pushed them into a large flowerpot with soil. Our weathervane needed compass points so to mark these as accurately as we could we used a handheld compass & then marked the directions on the ground with pebbles, each labelled with a N (North), E (East) ,S (South), or W (West). To make our rain gauge we used: A large plastic bottle Permanent marker Tippex / white acrylic paint Ruler Optional - Washi tape Using scissors I cut the upper section off the bottle & Minnie decorated both sections with tape. (She loves using washi tape on everything at the moment, so it was no surprise it was added to the bottle.) To mark the measurements along the side she placed the ruler next to the bottle & marked off the centimetres using a permanent marker. She added the numerals, & to make the measurements clearer she painted small white lines over her initial markings using tippex. To make the funnel for the rain gauge Minnie placed the top of the bottle into the base & we were ready for the rain! She decided to design & laminate a sign for the weather station & attached to a wooden skewer with more washi tape, before staking it into the ground beside the flowerpot. We were nearly ready, all that was left to create was our rainbow wind gauge. To make this I pushed a garden cane into the ground & we tied together a selection of brightly coloured florist ribbons that we then hooked over the top of the cane to secure. These not only looked pretty & brightened up our outdoor space, they also indicate so clearly for children the direction in which the wind is blowing, & how strong it is. A really strong wind, for example, will cause the ribbons to fly high & straight, whereas in a light breeze they will just gently sway. Our weather station has been in the garden for the past couple of weeks & my mini meteorologist has been eagerly checking the rain gauge, which hasn't disappointed recently! She's loved discovering which way the wind has been blowing in, & this has been great for exploring directions & recalling the four compass points. It's also been a wonderful way to observe the subtle changes & natural patterns in the weather; for example she's been able to observe how the wind has increased in strength just before the heavy rain begins. So simple to create & made largely from recycled items, this little weather station has been a big hit! If you're looking for more weather themed activities you might also like our 20 Ways to Play in the Rain Homemade Wind Chimes Painting in the Rain.
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Can you believe this school year has come to a close? I am looking forward to a fresh new chapter in my "book" of teaching. Boy this book could tell a lot of stories! A long time ago someone actually told me to keep a book of things my students have said or done...kinda like "Kids Say the Darndest Things". Has anyone done that? Anyways moving on, I thought I would share a few things my class and I did for the last few weeks of school. It ended up being a wonderful ending to their first grade year. Individually they were all so unique and sweet. It was hard to send them off to second grade. Here is a look at what we did... At the end of the school year I always make a first grade memory book for each student. Below you will find a page that I include within this book. Another activity I have my students do is a writing activity to show their growth. They write a story about themselves and draw a self portrait in the beginning of the school year and at the end of the school year. I love seeing their development in writing! Click on the picture to check out the booklet for students... Click on the picture to check out the booklet for students... Another activity we do the last week of school is our Nature Journal. First my students gather toilet paper rolls to create binoculars. Then they received their journals. I paired my students off so they can work with someone and enjoy walking around the field together. They are able to work on these journals independently, but obviously I am their to supervise and answer questions. Students love filling out this journal and then sharing with the class what they observed in nature. Not only are they making observations, but using their map skills, writing skills, and weather knowledge. Click on the pictures to check out the nature journal... These are just a few ideas to use at the end of your school year within your classroom. I hope you all enjoy your summer break!
Every teacher needs a few fun, fast, easy, tricks up his/her sleeve. Here are a few easy classroom management tricks I've picked up over the years. Need a Second to Get Ready for the Next
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Defiance, disrespectfulness, kids yelling “NO!” – this is what a teacher’s classroom management nightmares are made of! These days, most teachers may have had one or two defiant children in their class at some point, even all the way … Continue reading →
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Group Fruit and Veggie Partner Pairing Cards are the perfect solution for teachers looking for an easy way to organize their guided reading or math groups! There are enough cards for 5 groups of 6, but each group does not have to be filled with 6 people. The cards are simple to cut, assign, and laminate for durability. They are also differentiated, so the teacher can assign group names or create their own. Even more, the set includes an editable tracking sheet to monitor group dynamics and optimize learning. Group Cards make Classroom Management breeze—no more wasted time worrying over group assignments and making sure everyone is included. With these cards, you can quickly assign groups while making sure every student feels a part of the collective. Plus, tracking sheets make monitoring groups easy so you can optimize learning. Best of all, Group Cards make teaching fun for the students, too. With creative names, fun visuals, and engaging activities, your students will love coming to class and learning in groups. So don't let group activities become chaotic and unorganized. Need Partner Pairing Cards for small student groups of different sizes? Grab my Small Group Partner Cards BUNDLE that has the resources you need to create groups of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6! GROUPS INCLUDE: The Sweeties Brownie, Sugar Cookie, Milkshake, Cotton Candy, Ice Cream, and Cake The Fruities Apple, Banana, Cherry, Pineapple, Coconut, and Watermelon The Veggies Broccoli, Tomato, Corn, Turnip, Carrot, and Potato The Fast Foodies Hamburger, French Fries, Burrito, Chicken Nuggets, Pizza, and Frozen Yogurt The Breakfast Club Syrup, Bacon, Pancakes, Waffle, Cereal, and Egg You can use these cards for guided reading, math groups, or class games that require "teams!"
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A coloring and handwriting page for confirmation, one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church.
I hosted a Busy Bag Swap party over the weekend and I thought I’d share the awesome activities that were swapped. Here’s the first set. Stay tuned for a full party recap and the remaining busy bag swap activities. Busy Bag Swap Activities Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3. 1. Sara made pipe cleaner […]
