As students head back to school, ELA teachers everywhere are considering how they are going to begin the school year, so I wanted to walk you through one of my favorite lesson plans entitled, “Why do we read?” As an educator, there are few things as exciting and rewarding as introducing a young person to […]
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I think it is so important for students to take ownership of their learning environment. I want the students to feel at home in our classroom and feel like it is their room. This year, I had the students create our alphabet chart so it was THEIR alphabet chart using their handprints. Students were so excited about this activity. Each student was able to create a letter so it became their letter. I added the little details that were finishing touches to each of the letters. It was such a fun project to complete! The students were so happy to see their handprints hung on the wall and it made them so excited about our alphabet chart since it was created by them. They enjoyed it so much, thay I also created a class handprint alphabet book for our classroom library. Is is such a great way to get students interested in learning the letters of the alphabet. This can also be made into students handprint alphabet books. You can check out this product in my TPT store by clicking on the image below. Included are directions and examples to make each of the letters, the letter and the word for each letter as well as a template for an alphabet book. For the posters, all consonants are in blue and vowels in red to help students learn to identify vowels. It is an editable product so if you have a different picture that you wish to use for one of the pictures, you will be able to! I also made little flashcards to match the handprint pictures. They can be used to help students learn letter names and letter sounds and also learn the vocabulary of the pictures. You can download the flashcards for free by clicking on the image below.
These printable cutting practice strips are an easy way to help your young learners work on their fine motor and cutting skills. Find more Cutting Practice Packs HERE. *The free download button can be found at the END of this post. Printable Cutting Practice Strips You’ll find horizontal lines, vertical lines, zigzag lines, and ... Read More about Printable Cutting Practice Strips
" International Dot Day ", a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his cl...
Teaching growth mindset can be done with read-alouds! Rosie's Glasses is a great book for this. Get ideas for using this book to teach being positive.
Upper elementary blog with practical, rigorous, classroom tested ideas to implement with your students.
Learn about famous art and create your own sculpture with this fun lesson about Giacometti.
Plants don't have to be boring! Discover the structure and function of the layers of a leaf as you read and color this foldable. Flip through the layers of the leaf as you discover WHY the palisade layer is tightly packed and always facing up. Learn the function of each type of cell found in the leaf. Print and go. Simple directions. Total engagement. Includes application questions and answers. Time required: 1 hour. Possible Uses: •Use as an introductory notes on the structure and function of the leaf (This is how I use it in my classroom. I do this activity prior to giving any notes. It introduces a large portion of the vocabulary). •Leave with a sub •Use as a homework or follow-up to a plant unit Looking for other labs and activities to teach plants?! Related Products ⭐ Monocot vs. Dicot Plants Foldable Activity ⭐ Plants Reading Passage: Fruits vs. Vegetables ⭐ Plant Bundle: Activities - Labs - Handouts - Notes ⭐ Plant PowerPoint and Student Notes ⭐ Plant Test ⭐ Leaf Structure and Function: Crossword and Coloring ⭐ Stomata Observation Lab ⭐ Carrot Investigation ⭐ Flower Dissection Enjoy! CrazyScienceLady
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Do you have elementary students in your homeschool? If so, you will find this FREE Elementary Reading & Writing Bundle so helpful! It’s full of useful homeschool printables for writing and reading assessment as well as reading comprehension. This limited time freebie will end on 4/26 so you will want to be sure to grab the...
Back to School Night can be the first time you meet many of the parents in your class. It is important that you communicate all of the information the parents will need to help their child have a successful school year. Here are my top tips for planning an informative and stress free Back to School Night: Have a Sign In SheetHave parents sign in on a sheet as the enter the room. This will allow you to keep track of which student's parents were able to attend. Be sure to send home copies of the
Cultivating a postive classroom community is such an important part of teaching, and I've learned that little things go a long way. The Best Part of Me writing activity is a great community builder!
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for. It is a nice introduction to th…
Spending the first week of school teaching classroom expectations and procedures is essential for a successful year. Glue is a tricky school supply for many little learners and there definitely needs to be instruction dedicated to teaching learners how to use this tool.Glue BottlesWhen learners are not taught how to use their glue correctly things
Then, we used a little total physical response to give my firsties a better visual on how the size of the places we live are related. They *loved* this
Teach children the basics to paint like Pollock in just 40 minutes. Great for grades K-2, kids learn new techniques with paint, yarn and becoming fearless
Increasing reading fluency in our students is one of the main goals of any elementary school teacher. If they are not fluent readers, they are unable to gain meaning (comprehend) from what they are reading. There are a few components to being a fluent reader...
Editor’s Note: The following article continues Johan Liedgren’s series on storytelling and its role in crafting narrative in design, advertising and film. On New Research Suggesting There Are Only …
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Back to school time and need some 'getting to know you' activity? Ditch those reading interest surveys and try these fun & hands on activites!
Some ideas for teaching plot elements to help students recall stories in sequential order, summarize stories, and understand theme.
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We need to understand that gifted children are not just “bright” – a highly subjective label. 15 signs of a gifted child--read on to learn.
Fifteen drawing warm ups start art for kids class off right. These drawing starters can all be done using only pencil!
Reading the Bible will help you find God nearer, closer, and more available. Find five steps for how to read the bible for beginners here.
Amazing things can happen with just one dot.
Chalkboard paint is a huge trend, but there's a method to applying it that homeowners should follow. Make sure to heed these do's and don'ts.
By Fausto Gilberti A clever, quirky book about one of the world's most beloved contemporary artists. Yayoi Kusama covers her paintings in hundreds and hundreds of dots. Her dots come off her canvases to cover dresses, tables, walls, and more! She creates mirrored rooms and fills them with glittering balls and lights, u
Silhouette wall art is a timeless and meaningful decor piece. Learn how to make a silhouette easily using this DIY silhouette tutorial.
We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve made a fist, either as an expression of anger or right before hitting something (or an unfortunate someone).
Learn what shadow work is and why it's so crucial. You'll also find 7 powerful shadow work exercises with journal prompts included.
I have always assigned nightly reading. Why? I don't assign nightly reading because I want to give students "reading homework." I don't assign nightly reading
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What they don't teach us in education courses is just how freaking much students talk, and how hard it can be to quiet them down. Help is on the way.
Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!
A perfect activity for literature circles and shared reading during your literacy block! Students work independently and in groups to analyze, respond to, and discuss fictional texts. Each student receives an 8.5” x 11” page, and contributes a different piece of information to the group's overall discussion of the text. Roles can be rotated every chapter/section, or this activity can be completed after the students have read the entire text. Note: If they are new to Literature Circles, younger grades may require more direction than simply being handed their copy of the poster. It is suggested that a completed example be provided, or a section be completed together as a class so students understand teacher expectations. Roles: Setting Description- students draw and describe the setting (time/place). Main Events- students explain the main events of the plot. Character Development- students describe any growth/change in the characters. Quote Analysis- students select a quote and describe its importance in the text. To display their completed poster, students trim along the dotted edges and place their pages side by side on a background. French Version: French Literature Circle Collaborative Poster Clipart Credit: May Hates Mondays Copyright © Zenful Ziggy Designs By purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of ZENFUL ZIGGY DESIGNS, and licensed to you only for classroom/personal use as a single user. I retain the copyright, and reserve all rights to this product. Please visit my store to purchase additional licenses for this product.
This is a beginner's guide on how to read crochet symbols charts easily. It will help you master the basics of crochet charts.
Find out how to make flawless chalkboard lettering with basic skills. Try this tutorial to make chalkboards for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and more!
