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Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Student anxiety is at an all time high. With grade level standards becoming more rigorous, and state tests looming, teachers are feeling more pressure than ever to prepare students. That pressure is also felt by
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!!!
A few days ago, I posted a picture on my Instagram account that got a really positive response. You guys saw my self-directed learning progression and you all said you wanted it! Since you wanted it, it's up for free in my Teachers Pay Teachers store, so grab it now before you forget!! Click here or on the picture below to grab your copy. I like this learning progression because it helps the students to assess where they are in three areas: academics, problem-solving capabilities, and social-emotional development. The rubric is also growth mindset-friendly because it moves from "Not Yet" all the way to "Wow!!!" I used my school's poster maker to make a big copy of this progression. It hangs on our wall next to our class rules. We refer to it often. I also use these with students sometimes--they just circle the one they feel best describes where they are at a given moment. I have two versions of the rubric, one that mentions "CARES" (a Responsive Classroom idea) and one that just mentions "good classroom citizenship." Pick the one that works for you and start using it! If you don't discuss CARES in your classroom, I absolutely recommend introducing it at the beginning of the year. These social skills are all-encompassing. If you've got these 5 qualities under control, you're in a really good place! I always mention these to my students and say that one of our class goals will be to develop these qualities as individuals. Did you download the learning progression yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Click here to grab it! By the way, if you haven't already subscribed, we'd love to have you! Join our community by signing up in the box right under my bio to the right. That way, you won't miss any blog posts. I promise not to clutter your inbox! Make sure to follow me on Instagram for more classroom ideas than I put on my blog.
These DIY constellation cards are the perfect project for a summer afternoon. It's a great way to introduce constellations for kids!
Basic vocabulary, like knowing prepositions, is necessary for beginning readers. Teach prepositions with this simple game.
Do you hate to teach poetry? Do you want your students to learn and enjoy poetry? Try these simple ways to learn how to teach poetry...
Looking for 3rd grade anchor charts? We put together some of our favorites to use in your third grade classroom this year!
This fun sink or float science experiment explores the density of liquids with a fun twist by using balloons filled with various liquids.
My kids would be thrilled to learn about genetics with this edible DNA strand. You find the lesson plans and instructions on the Genetic Science Learning Center website.
Are you searching for an illustrative math blog to inspire you? Tunstall's Teaching’s blog tidbits are inspiring for teaching math & young learners! Learn more!
Steal these for your writing unit!
What we learn by looking at artwork — Do you ever get that question: Why do we have to learn about art or look at a bunch of art from old, outdate and dead artists? Well... there are benefits that are beyond the mastery of the art from our favorite and famous artists. Quick poster reference or handout gives modern benefits of what looking at artwork does for us. I use this every year at parent teacher conferences and have referenced for fellow faculty when the question arises. *********************************************************************** Hope Creek Studios specializes in Art Studio and History, Photography and Graphic Design lessons and creative aids. Click here to see MORE STUDIO ART worksheets, lessons, & creative aids in our TPT store! FOLLOW ME to get FREEBIES to your email from Hope Creek Art Studios *********************************************************************** Let's Connect www.HopeCreekAcres.com Pinterest Facebook Instagram ********************************************************************** © 2024 Hope Creek Art Studios/Hope Creek Acres ® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Every English language arts teacher needs a variety of successful, student led discussion strategies that will provide opportunities for student learning.
Even though you can draw the Reiki symbols however you like, and they will still work, sometimes you just want to know how exactly to draw them "correctly".
Are you trying to help your child learn to read? Use these five simple tips to point them in the right direction!
Cooperative learning. Find out what it's all about and get some great resources to help you use this strategy well in your classroom.
Discover the colorful world of German slang with our comprehensive guide! Impress your friends and colleagues with your newfound lingo.
Looking to create good study habits? See habits that create an effective daily study routine, make you a better student & life long learner.
Expanding Sentences Anchor Chart and Mini-Lesson
Games make learning fun, so print out and play Superhero Memory to learn contractions. Who knew grammar could be so exciting?
Help your primary grade students explore, learn, and write about landforms. See our hands-on landforms activities plus our culminating writing project!
Adding creativity to the classroom can seem like a daunting task, but it's important for making learning fun, engaging, and memorable!
5 key reasons to teach students to analyze differing perspectives
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Grab a set of marshmallow and toothpick geometry cards to print and build with your kids. It is such a fun way to learn geometric shapes!
Here are some clever ways to use Styrofoam cups to teach math, English language arts, social studies and science! MATH[…]Continue Reading
The past few years I’ve had the opportunity to teach a course entirely through project based learning. Our local university approached a couple of schools in our district and asked us if we were interested in teaching a cross-curricular PBL program where our grade 12 students can earn college credits. Ummmm…. heck yeah! Basically, the ... Read more
This science experiment was a great visual for explaining how fold mountains are formed. It also uses materials you already have in the house.
Read on to learn about what dynamics in music are. Learn all about the dynamics terms, symbols and their definitions.
Your new favorite teaching strategy: This pared-down version of learning stations keeps the movement, interactivity and variety while minimizing the prep work.
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Do your students need help understanding the differences between fiction vs nonfiction texts? These ideas & activities are perfect for making an anchor chart for your classroom as your students are learning to distinguish between fiction and nonfiction.
A post with a FREEBIE to help families with what questions to ask about reading at home with their students. This powerful resource is a game changer!
I've been asked to share my assessments and those that I use. Assessments are snapshots of a child's current ability to perform a certai...
Contrary to popular belief, they're not the same thing.
I swear I must get this question no less than 50 times a day. I got it that much when I taught first grade and it was occasionally asked in...
Lego is such a brilliant toy! Teachers often use it to teach maths and so it’s also an excellent way to teach rhythm and notation with these lego beats music manipulatives. How To Use Lego Music Manipulatives Younger children find the chunky ‘Duplo’ easier to manage so it’s best to start off […]
How to Write Circular Gallifreyan (Doctor Who): Today We are gonna learn how to do the easiest form of Circular Gallifreyan!
Teach poetry tools for kids successfully with a visual anchor chart. Here is a visual anchor chart that you can create with your class as you study a unit of poetry. Practice each poetic device (personification, imagery, repetition, alliteration, metaphor, line breaks, simile and rhythm) and add it to your anchor chart to help students see that they can be successful in writing poetry too.
We've been learning about the parts of speech in the most fun ways. A parts of speech printable and flip book, writing our own mad libs, and more.
The 5 items on this novel-writing checklist will impact every page. Whether you're writing or revising, make sure all your story's pieces are in place.
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