Are you looking for a fun way to review parts of speech (verbs, nouns, adjectives) while also practicing handwriting with NO PREP printable OR NO PRINT teletherapy option for distance learning? The unique game board design provides opportunities to cross midline. There are ways to adapt this game for younger students as well has ways to adapt it for older students if you just want to use it to practice handwriting. ***Please watch the video and view the preview for detailed look inside**** This Product includes 2 different versions: 1 alphabet board with lowercase letters 1 board with pictures and an accompanying letter code sheet for an added visual perceptual skills challenge Instructions: Player starts with their finger on the "start" point and starts to trace the lazy 8 pattern on the game board. Another player (or a teacher, or therapist) calls out "stop". Player stops on a spot and has to look at the color of the spot and the letter (or doodle) of the spot. Each color corresponds to either a: Noun, adjective, verb, animal, or something to draw. Then they have to come up with one of those words starting with the letter they landed on. For example if they land on a blue "e", they have to write down a verb that starts with the letter "e". If they land on a purple "p", they have to draw anything that starts with a P. The picture board is used the same way, except they have to de-code the picture they have using the letter code sheet to find out what letter their word needs to start with. ____________________________________________________________ Click HERE to leave a review after purchase. Thank you! _____________________________________________________________ You might also want to check out: *FREE* crossing midline info sheet to understand and/or educate others about the importance of crossing midline on children's development. Handwriting Crossing Midline Game Crossing Midline Create A Story Game Follow me on Pinterest and Instagram @TheOTButterfly
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I went to Walmart the other day and found packs of silly bands for $1 (on clearance from $2). I immediately looked to see if they had the alphabet packs because I had been looking for these to use in Word Work centers - SCORE! They had them! They also had number sets so I started thinking that would be great for a math center too. I made up a couple of math boards to use with them - one for addition and one for subtraction. I also made up a quick answer sheet to put both addition and subtraction equations on. My school is a green school (we don't make copies) so we would normally just write the equations right in our math journal, but I may sneak this out (will have to run copies at home - that is why I put the answer sheet two-to-a page). Anyway, if you would like to use this, you can save paper too :) Click on the image below to download the Silly Band Math boards and answer sheet :) Happy Wednesday!
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Processing Auditory Messages Exactly and Totally is a 60 page workbook meant to target auditory memory and processing via black and white reproducible illustrations.
This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. Reconciliation File Folder Game: The objective of the game is to identify which one of the Ten Commandments the sin broke. Introduction: What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation? It is the sacrament by which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through the absolution (forgiveness) of the priest. What are sins? Breaking God’s law. What are God’s laws? The Ten Commandments. So what are the Ten Commandments? They are laws from God that we must always keep. Directions: Players place their marker on START. The players roll the dice and follow the directions on the space they land on. If they land on a “?”, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud (only use the questions that are age appropriate for your students). On each card is a question about sins and the player must tell which commandment the sin broke (they may say the commandment number or the commandment). Younger students can say whether or not it is a sin and why. If they answer correctly, they receive 1 token (milk caps, poker chips, etc.). If they are not correct, they do not receive one. When a player gets to the end of one game board, they keep going on the second game board and continue to FINISH. All players must land on FINISH with the exact number. When the player reaches FINISH they will count their tokens. After all players have made it to FINISH, the player with the most tokens wins. Reconciliation File Folder Game- Directions, Game Board, Game Cards
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(This lesson is in accordance with the new Roman Missal that is to be implemented on November 27, 2011.) *Be sure to adjust this lesson to fit the needs of your students. (Please take in consideration that I am just a Mom and I'm providing these lessons and activities to the best of my abilities. I will try to make them as accurate as possible, but I know I will make a few mistakes and it was not intentional.) Gospel means “good news” and the reading is taken from the New Testament. During the Gospel we stand and listen to the priest read from the Book of the Gospels. If incense is used, the priest puts some into the thurible. After this, the deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel, bowing profoundly before the priest, asks for a blessing, saying in a low voice: Your blessing, Father. The priest says in a low voice: May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may proclaim his Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and replies: Amen. If, however, a deacon is not present, the priest, bowing before the altar, says quietly: Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel. The Deacon, or the Priest, then proceeds to the ambo, accompanied, if appropriate, by ministers with incense and candles. There he says: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. *At the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast. The people make a fist with their right hand and with our thumb we make a small Sign of the Cross on our forehead, on our lips and over our heart and silently pray, “God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.”) People: Glory to you, O Lord. Then the deacon, or the priest, incenses the book, if incense is used, and proclaims the Gospel. At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims: The Gospel of the Lord. All reply: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Then he kisses the book, saying quietly: Through the words of the Gospel may our sins be wiped away. Then follows the homily, which is to be preached by a priest or deacon. The homily may even be given by a Bishop or a priest who is present at the celebration but cannot concelebrate. During the homily the people sit. This is when the priest shares special thoughts and ideas with us to help us connect the gospel to our own life experiences. After the homily a brief period of silence is appropriately observed. Questions: What does Gospel mean? (Good News) Do we stand or sit during the Gospel? (Stand) What book is the Gospel read from? (The Book of the Gospels) Is the Gospel from the Old or New Testament? (New) Who reads the Gospel? (A deacon or a priest.) Where do we cross ourselves three times? (Once on the forehead, once on our lips, and once over our heart.) When we cross ourselves three times, what do we say? (“God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.”) Who does the homily? (A deacon or a priest.) Do we stand or sit during the homily? (Sit) What is a homily? (This is when the priest shares special thoughts and ideas with us to help us connect the gospel to our own life experiences.) Craft/Activity: Lesson 11: Preparing for the Gospel- Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doefler Dall An inventive way to help children learn to make the Sign of the Cross on our forehead, on our lips and over our heart and silently pray, “God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.” (Craft/Activity directions pages 59 – 60). These activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. Game: Stand Up, Sit Down Game Directions: Have the students stand in front of their chairs with plenty of room in front of them. Say to the students: Let’s review what you should do during the Liturgy of the Word Sequence. When I say a part of the Liturgy of the Word, you must stand or sit like you would do in Mass. During the First Reading, what are you supposed to do? (Sit) During the Responsorial Psalm (we join in a prayer that is read or sung) what do we do? (Sit) During the Second Reading, what are you supposed to do? (Sit) When we sing the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”), what are you supposed to do? (Stand) During the Gospel what do you do? (Stand) What do we do during the Homily? (Sit) *If the students do well, mix up the sequence above and see how well they do. Worksheet: The Gospel- Circle the best available answer for each of the following.
S- Samson Objectives: The children will be able to - retell the story of Samson - discuss that Samson’s strength came, not from within himself, but from God Review: Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson. Vocabulary Words: dltk-bible.com- Samson Word Wall Words Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words. Plan: Circle Time: Read story: “Samson” from your own story book. Or while you are reading the story you can do cut outs (Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 32 - 33) as the story unfolds. Then ask questions from below. 1. What did Samson’s parents do to him to show that he belonged to God? They never cut his hair. 2. What happened to Samson so he would loose his strength? His hair was cut. 3. What did the Philistines do to Samson after they captured him? They blinded him. 4. Later, what did the Philistines not notice about Samson? That his hair was growing. 5. Where did they chain Samson during a feast? Between two pillars. 6. What did Samson ask God to do? Give him back his strength. 7. How did Samson rescue the Israelites from their hated rulers, the Philistines? Samson pushed the two pillars over and the whole temple crashed down. Samson, all the Philistine rulers and thousands of people were killed. Songs and/or Finger Plays: Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What did Samson’s parents do to him to show that he belonged to God? They never cut his hair. Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers, by Group Publishing- Good Gifts (song) and Samson’s Special Gift (finger play), page 56. middletownbiblechurch.org- Samson bibletimefun- Samson The Strong (song) Activities: https://teachingthem.com/2011/05/29/samson-delilah-and-the-lion-icebreaker/ teachingthem.com- Samson, Delilah and the Lion (ICEBREAKER) This fun icebreaker can be an energizing way to get participants going, or you can use it to select people for certain activities. It’s the familiar game of Rock, Paper, Scissors with a few twists. This game is not played with just the hands – it’s a full-body activity. And instead of using Rock, Paper and Scissors, participants act out Samson, Delilah and the Lion. dltk-bible.com- Samson & Delilah lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, etc. truewaykids.com- Samson – Free Bible lesson for under 5s sermons4kids.com- God's Strong Man: Samson (object lesson) Crafts: daniellesplace.com- Samson Crafts (scroll down to these) Introduce craft: What did Delilah do to Samson to lose his strength? Cut his hair. We are going to help Samson grow back his hair. Hair Growing Samson- Cute craft that students actually grow hair for Samson. (Crafts From Your Favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 26 & 27). littlesprinklesoffun.com- Chia Pet Another cute grass growing craft that you can use for Samson. Introduce craft: Who is granted tremendous strength by God to combat his enemies and perform heroic feats that ordinary humans cannot do? (Samson) Samson Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 25 & 26.) Games: Introduce game: What did Philistines do to Samson when they captured him? How do you think it is being blind? Discuss. Samson, A Mighty Man Need: Blindfold or paper bag that can fit over student’s head. Directions: Student must guess whose face he is touching while blindfolded. Teacher might have to do hand-over-hand to keep the touching just on the head and face. i.pinimg.com- Samson Game The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing- Super Strength (God Gives Samson Strength) This game will help your students realize that God gives us strength as they play tag and learn about Samson (page 41). Samson- Answer questions about Samson as you work your way around the board. Try to be the first player to remove all of your pillar while other players attempt to add to it. Snacks: Introduce snack: To be strong like Samson you need energy. Let’s eat some energy snacks. (Examples: veggies dipped in a ranch dressing, fruit dipped in a sweet creamy dip, protein shake, etc.) hubpages.com- Simple Trail Mix Recipes cooks.com- Trail Mix Recipes Letter S Snacks- Salad, Salami, Sandwich, Seafood, Sherbet, S’mores, Soup, Spaghetti, Spinach, Squash, Stew, Strawberries, String Beans, etc. Coloring/Puzzles: Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring. coloringhome.com- Coloring Pages Of Samson cbcgb.org- Samson is Strong (coloring page) God Gave Samson Strength (coloring page) ministry-to-children.com- “Samson Destroys Dagon’s Temple” Coloring Page gboninedegree.com- Samson Coloring Sheets lambsongs.co.nz- “Samson and Delilah” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this) dltk-teach.com- What begins with S? (mini book) dltk-bible.com- Samson and Delilah Print Font Tracer Pages Free printable templates that children can colour in while learning to print and spell simple words. kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter S dltk-bible.com- Samson and Delilah (maze) carpenterart.tripod.com- Samson (maze) sundayschoolzone-com- God Gave Samson Strength Dot to Dot Puzzle More 365 Activities for Kids- (do any of the Samson puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from April 25 - 30). God Made Him Strong (maze) page 44, Samson (code to solve) page 45- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK-K
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Activities: loyolapress.com- Praying the Hail Mary with Actions avemariapress.com- Hail Mary Reflection looktohimandberadiant.com- Hail Mary Memorization Cards thereligionteacher.com- The Meaning of Hail Mary Prayer Video with worksheet (scroll down to this) thereligionteacher.com- Hail Mary Activities youtube.com- Learn how to do Hail Mary prayer in Sign Language Coloring: artpals.com- Hail Mary prayer coloring sheet thecatholickid.com- Hail Mary Prayer Coloring Page coloringhome.com- A Mary Prayer, the Hail Mary kidadl.com- Hail Mary Coloring Page teacherspayteachers.com- Hail Mary Prayer Poster/Coloring Page stsebastian.org- Hail Mary Coloring Page web.archive.org- Hail Mary (mini book) Crafts: catholicicing.com- Prayer Craft for Preschoolers teacherspayteachers.com- Catholic Religion Hail Mary Prayer amazon.com- Hail Mary Prayer 9" Foam Heart Shape amazon.com- Youth Kids Color Your Own 11" Cardstock Hail Mary Prayers Home Classroom Sunday School Religious Arts & Crafts Activity teacherspayteachers.com- Hail Mary Prayer Chain Paper Prayer Chain Craft- Cut strips of paper and write a few words to Hail Mary on each strip of paper. Staple chain in the correct order. Games: nashvilleras.com- More than 100 Missions Bible Memory Games and Other Activities The games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. Hail Mary Puzzle Sheet- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Hail Mary in the proper order on a piece of construction paper. (For younger students you can do this together as a group activity.) You can also play this as a game by dividing the class into teams and give each team the strips of the Hail Mary. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest. Hail Mary File Folder Game- A fun way to practice and see how well you know the Hail Mary prayer. Directions: Roll the die to see who goes first, second, third, etc. Select the amount of times around the board in advance. Players place their marker on START. Each player rolls the die and moves clockwise that many spaces on the board. Players must then fill in the blank of the prayer correctly to stay on the space. If they are incorrect, they go back to where they were. Keep playing allotted times around the board for a winner. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place. Puzzles: reallifeathome.com- Hail Mary Word Search Free Printable for Kids 4catholiceducators.com- 3 Hail Mary word search puzzles. mycatholicsource.com- Word Search wordmint.com- 4 Hail Mary Word Search Puzzles These puzzles below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. Hail Mary- (crossword) Hail Mary puzzle- All you need is some heavy paper and a copy machine. Copy puzzle and have the children glue it on some heavy paper and color. Then have the children cut on the lines to make a puzzle. Have the children put the puzzle together to practice Hail Mary. Put puzzle pieces in an envelope or ziplock bag. Hail Mary Puzzle #2- All you need is some card stock and a copy machine. Print puzzle on card stock and have the students cut on the lines to make a puzzle. Have the students put the puzzle together to practice Hail Mary. Put puzzle pieces in an envelope or Ziploc bag. Hail Mary Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn Hail Mary Worksheets: crusaders-for-christ.com- Printable handwriting worksheets of Hail Mary in copy work, print and cursive (scroll down to Marian Handwriting) reallifeathome.com- Cut and Paste Hail Mary Prayer Printable {Free Worksheets} weebelievers.com- Hail Mary Activity Pages (scroll down to Tracing Page and Fill in the Blank) thereligionteacher.com- Hail Mary Fill in the Blank Worksheet (scroll down to this) The worksheets below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. Hail Mary worksheet- To find out how well the students know The Hail Mary, have the students fill out the worksheet using the word bank. Hail Mary Roll a Prayer- Cut out prayer strips. Students roll a die to collect all the pieces to their prayer. The first one to collect all the pieces to the prayer is the winner. Students then glue in the spaces provided the prayer in the correct order.
The wheel of choice provides an excellent way to focus on solutions, especially when kids are involved in creating the Wheel of Choice.
Life Skills...... We have a pharmacy within walking distance of our school site so why not do a class on personal hygiene products, right? The students love getting out, and I am pretty confident they should be able to (in small groups) find all of the items on their own. We can add up the totals when we get back to class!http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pharmacy-Hunt
Make a little spelling box! Building words with foam letters are so much more fun than ordinary letter cards!
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Kids will beg to practice their handwriting with this activity. It is possible to make handwriting fun! I used this technique when I was a classroom teacher and now use it with my own children.
