tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89499790477854098072024-02-18T23:16:43.978-05:00The Teaching Bug!Hi, I am Julie from The Teaching Bug. I am a teacher, licensed reading specialist, and curriculum developer who loves to work with struggling readers. My work includes resources for educators who wish to help their students achieve reading success in the classroom. I will share tips and tricks to help students in all subject areas. The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-68894921051908835172023-10-02T11:41:00.004-04:002023-10-02T11:41:39.044-04:00Illuminating Early Development: Engaging Infant Minds through Light-themed Activities<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> <span style="background-color: white;">As an early childhood educator, we are sometimes called upon to design or develop activities for children in preschool development. Just recently, I had the opportunity to come up with some activities that worked with the theme of light for ages 12 weeks to one year old. At the end of this post, you'll get a freebie of some of the activities that I developed for this project so keep reading. :) </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Light is a fascinating and captivating concept that can capture the attention and curiosity of even the youngest minds. We can stimulate a child's senses, encourage exploration, and promote early learning development through engaging and playful activities centered around light. </span></p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dancing Lights Sensory Play:</span><span style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></span><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Infants are naturally drawn to light and its captivating movements. Set up a safe and controlled environment with various sources of light, such as colorful LED lights or a small disco ball, and allow your little one to interact with the dancing lights. Encourage them to reach out, touch, and follow the lights with their eyes. This activity aids in developing hand-eye coordination and enhancing visual tracking skills.</span> </span></p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Shadow Play:</span>
Create a playful and imaginative atmosphere by using a flashlight to cast shadows on the wall. Use your hands, toys, or cut-out shapes to create different shadow figures. Watch as your infant's eyes widen in amazement and curiosity as they try to understand the magical dance of light and shadows. This activity promotes visual stimulation and cognitive development.</span></p></li></ol><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2x9JmOgFLf0PW6OAB2wMl0DoCxNn2JWvqX_r_DFjjIhqeaKtgG6HzBdIFy0xr1Zbjle15gbMdHs1nxfDcwc1utRFjPPSxsS0ESmkQ6UR8fwSM1iLUu38couaB2bs2UQsvxFNQJek9Xd9ZSIRwuQvKqOLtlIPakTm-vgsWlLyDDDKGS_j45vUHsrfH_Mdk/s960/Slide2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2x9JmOgFLf0PW6OAB2wMl0DoCxNn2JWvqX_r_DFjjIhqeaKtgG6HzBdIFy0xr1Zbjle15gbMdHs1nxfDcwc1utRFjPPSxsS0ESmkQ6UR8fwSM1iLUu38couaB2bs2UQsvxFNQJek9Xd9ZSIRwuQvKqOLtlIPakTm-vgsWlLyDDDKGS_j45vUHsrfH_Mdk/s320/Slide2.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Glow-in-the-Dark Sensory Bottles:</span>
Fill clear, sealable bottles with water and add glow-in-the-dark paint or glitter. Secure the lid tightly and watch as the contents glow when exposed to light. These mesmerizing bottles can be shaken to create a captivating sensory experience, aiding in visual tracking and providing a soothing effect for infants.</span></p></li></ol><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Colorful Lightbox Exploration:</span>
Create a simple lightbox using a clear plastic container with a light source inside. Place translucent colored objects or toys on top of the lightbox and watch as the light illuminates them, creating a stunning visual display. Encourage your infant to explore the colors and shapes, fostering sensory and visual development.</span></p></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3FfVTBfpg88w__0by59qpKv84rnJQjzxBIS9ptKpWtriryawze9IxrtkO7D-Nr_J_hQuPTGCW0RvIJlztNasEyezeU7S1Y7PKfFF8GEknc0jLHoORM92KEtih67XTUehL9tmQPk2xsEHYFkuOWqY29-HRZjFyxcMCUL7nB1dMJX31jgvrdEs6epBodvu/s960/Slide7.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3FfVTBfpg88w__0by59qpKv84rnJQjzxBIS9ptKpWtriryawze9IxrtkO7D-Nr_J_hQuPTGCW0RvIJlztNasEyezeU7S1Y7PKfFF8GEknc0jLHoORM92KEtih67XTUehL9tmQPk2xsEHYFkuOWqY29-HRZjFyxcMCUL7nB1dMJX31jgvrdEs6epBodvu/s320/Slide7.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNI3t5qc9JxSZ_1p3c97S7jYAH979WLNd7Dw_Ac3yJi9bg_K7optmGxuG_WAlSnRpFzfftSMNfxfbE0LgpZxJ9V3rXcbXM19L6Ek6Nzu6FOo59a2XyXuHBGTRRKt3oKdTjihdPwPJqJKsyzPkIKhec5QRjwa0tIVAmFo9oJfkAeEEVuPli9Y94j7gH0ha/s960/Slide1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNI3t5qc9JxSZ_1p3c97S7jYAH979WLNd7Dw_Ac3yJi9bg_K7optmGxuG_WAlSnRpFzfftSMNfxfbE0LgpZxJ9V3rXcbXM19L6Ek6Nzu6FOo59a2XyXuHBGTRRKt3oKdTjihdPwPJqJKsyzPkIKhec5QRjwa0tIVAmFo9oJfkAeEEVuPli9Y94j7gH0ha/s320/Slide1.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Engaging infants in activities centered around the theme of light can be a wonderful way to introduce them to the magic of the world around them. These activities entertain and stimulate their senses and encourage early learning and development. Remember to always prioritize safety and supervise your child during these activities for a joyful and enlightening experience.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Want a free copy of these activities? Click on the picture below to get a set of them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e69nkkccv21nenlwtkwvc/Infant-Activity-Ideas-Light.pdf?rlkey=y9z895jz87vjv3y6u0rmiaec7&dl=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtG_ZejzUVBVsWHn3NJSPz33Tqoxkk2GN0jAPRmK_vJMO64OtmSlfopt7JhrqNQpRj2OY3m5kmweftmt3YU8OTJ2b-u2vHnb2REvQzjEDbYZHm7-WirCrLx-gI2aB-v7QH2Fs9CUuaUlMyGqeHUNUT2ROjNBjhM4dXBryKRx1S5Z7iYtxretJ6VEkJ9BnT/s320/Slide8.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIHBzXl3C9iNYkz9CEHa7xDsy0wF8uOILICjIdNm7cojG9FP5baOggRyxNhZ9e2wLNm1fA-_0QrocgNJeAgW6TVCwO4Wm9lslG5dttaWaYIjsxeGI1Tn4W7Mct4lPxGCDYWHgmuH-P0WTRApYecaqT5X4BL3lj5QeGBxHUPH9bftgkQ99-Y76fZzq6lE7/s135/blog%20signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="123" data-original-width="135" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIHBzXl3C9iNYkz9CEHa7xDsy0wF8uOILICjIdNm7cojG9FP5baOggRyxNhZ9e2wLNm1fA-_0QrocgNJeAgW6TVCwO4Wm9lslG5dttaWaYIjsxeGI1Tn4W7Mct4lPxGCDYWHgmuH-P0WTRApYecaqT5X4BL3lj5QeGBxHUPH9bftgkQ99-Y76fZzq6lE7/s1600/blog%20signature.png" width="135" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p>The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-53991836516330817592023-09-27T19:51:00.000-04:002023-09-27T19:51:28.577-04:00The Importance of Phonics Instruction<p> </p><div style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in;"><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Phonics, the relationship between sounds and letters, is a
fundamental skill in learning to read and write. We already know that phonics in the
classroom is a cornerstone of early literacy education, setting the stage for a
lifetime of successful reading and language comprehension. But today let's delve into the significance of incorporating phonics into the curriculum
and how it lays a strong foundation for a child's literacy journey.</span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 20.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. Foundation for Reading<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Phonics is the bridge that connects the spoken language
to the written word. Understanding the sounds of letters and how they come
together to form words is essential for reading proficiency. Teaching phonics
equips children with the ability to decode unfamiliar words, enabling them to
read with confidence and comprehension.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 20.5pt;">2. Improved Spelling and Writing</span></b></p><div style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">When children grasp phonics principles, they can
apply this knowledge to spelling and writing. Understanding the sounds that
correspond to different letters allows students to spell words phonetically,
improving their overall writing skills. It gives them the tools to express
themselves more accurately and effectively in written form. As you can see they will be able to complete activities like this:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face="Segoe UI, sans-serif"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Segoe UI, sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjVA2PHXPXNBaV8okA7qUti9g22bbxvc3jl8Mo6nFXRaUTRE2nhcQ2y9f9h4pvVxOgo1xEDnrtI0XzeAtcW31FkWmkYC80UCTaiqFMDcn0RHM1reVunCXXsB2o6UvVJJGkE1HUn7PD9dVNLeBZvv8tu4t9XMdqVtUyS0gT3OFgGwScqRSs_qbWeGDcJU-/s960/Slide3.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjVA2PHXPXNBaV8okA7qUti9g22bbxvc3jl8Mo6nFXRaUTRE2nhcQ2y9f9h4pvVxOgo1xEDnrtI0XzeAtcW31FkWmkYC80UCTaiqFMDcn0RHM1reVunCXXsB2o6UvVJJGkE1HUn7PD9dVNLeBZvv8tu4t9XMdqVtUyS0gT3OFgGwScqRSs_qbWeGDcJU-/s320/Slide3.PNG" width="240" /></a></span></div><span face="Segoe UI, sans-serif"><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face="Segoe UI, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Adequate phonics instruction will encourage the child to write and spell words to make complete sentences. </span></span></p><div style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 20.5pt;">3. <span style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">Enhanced Vocabulary:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Phonics instruction helps children break down
words into their individual sounds and understand the meanings associated with
those sounds. This understanding is a stepping stone to building a robust
vocabulary. As children learn to decode words and comprehend their meanings,
their vocabulary expands, enriching their reading experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><div style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 20.5pt;">4. Boosted Reading Fluency:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">By mastering phonics, children can read more
fluently and with greater speed. Recognizing letter-sound relationships
effortlessly allows for smoother reading, which is crucial for comprehension
and enjoying the act of reading. Reading fluency is a key component in academic
success and fostering a love for literature. Short passages like this,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi762Cn05c3_cqRUO9YjHdkQu3yys0Uxbf0sD1tGMRieEdKUMisig1eNyzbxOo23w5BlShnve9piquJ5cwU3Dva0PeIfrCY1ZRpD5ZHw2YPWSM5oo29n76Abf6pyj1ZIJnUPLIVlOuM2hqRL3H256OwoEOshsmCus5ESLPRpo_mQ2QyprO4gOsghn_xIrn3/s960/Slide4.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi762Cn05c3_cqRUO9YjHdkQu3yys0Uxbf0sD1tGMRieEdKUMisig1eNyzbxOo23w5BlShnve9piquJ5cwU3Dva0PeIfrCY1ZRpD5ZHw2YPWSM5oo29n76Abf6pyj1ZIJnUPLIVlOuM2hqRL3H256OwoEOshsmCus5ESLPRpo_mQ2QyprO4gOsghn_xIrn3/s320/Slide4.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> are great ways to build fluency for young learners. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 20.5pt;">5. Confidence and Independence: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Most importantly when children can decode words independently, it
instills confidence in their reading abilities. Phonics empowers them to tackle
new words and texts without constant assistance. This newfound confidence
encourages a love for reading and nurtures a sense of independence in their
learning journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 20.5pt;">6. Early Intervention for Struggling Readers:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Phonics instruction is especially vital for
children who may face challenges in learning to read. Early identification of
reading difficulties and targeted phonics interventions can help these
struggling readers catch up with their peers and prevent further learning gaps. Continuous and daily practice is key for those learners who need extra support. Daily practice of sounding out words and hearing the sounds will help them tremendously. Adding in fun games and word sorts is just one of the ways to incorporate phonics into your daily instruction. Some examples like these: </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0Tvosun2p-6i1uWUFT7IkOv_453Ze7voiZzfi13oSvqV-KRgxKieS3EW_rjd0quZkcL3dPpsi6WEgkxDFwWp93KoAme66BNBXeRRK20GX6p3vQL-CfFtMlzsHacXmxDtCjkfpgY3Pp9H-lZOFNtgTsOotWVlHzHpg-HrP5YtLD-_rUdPrvl7jFjMSBI7/s960/Slide2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0Tvosun2p-6i1uWUFT7IkOv_453Ze7voiZzfi13oSvqV-KRgxKieS3EW_rjd0quZkcL3dPpsi6WEgkxDFwWp93KoAme66BNBXeRRK20GX6p3vQL-CfFtMlzsHacXmxDtCjkfpgY3Pp9H-lZOFNtgTsOotWVlHzHpg-HrP5YtLD-_rUdPrvl7jFjMSBI7/s320/Slide2.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_E7-XgkHq6XKFMi-pofpAv8ZQmgz-yCCE0KMIJ4KMab6yXM0WWaKeH4_ZsUE-l5rRxb5fsm283_c1dY5AIz2o-1lxBgAaI_10KqMPtl53fPB-uf5G8PCDKkPthA_WLOZ0Mnlx4QoZTb-vgTOk_VhU2_uMLWDANfShkWTc4vA2RZ7vPm8XyrIfQFnqBk_Y/s960/Slide5.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_E7-XgkHq6XKFMi-pofpAv8ZQmgz-yCCE0KMIJ4KMab6yXM0WWaKeH4_ZsUE-l5rRxb5fsm283_c1dY5AIz2o-1lxBgAaI_10KqMPtl53fPB-uf5G8PCDKkPthA_WLOZ0Mnlx4QoZTb-vgTOk_VhU2_uMLWDANfShkWTc4vA2RZ7vPm8XyrIfQFnqBk_Y/s320/Slide5.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p>
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The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-55285051268700963462023-08-23T11:51:00.000-04:002023-08-23T11:51:02.381-04:00Nurturing Young Minds: Building Strong Reading Comprehension Skills in Kindergarten and First Grade<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> The early years of a child's education are crucial for developing foundational skills, and reading comprehension is undoubtedly one of the most important among them. As children progress from kindergarten to first grade, they embark on an exciting journey of exploration and learning. Cultivating effective reading comprehension skills during this phase sets the stage for a lifetime of successful learning. In this blog post, we'll delve into strategies that parents and educators can use to help kindergarten and first-grade students build strong reading comprehension skills. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><u>1<span style="font-size: medium;">. Creating a Reading-Rich Environment</span></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Encouraging a love for reading begins at home and in the classroom:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a. <b><i>Surround with Books</i></b>: Fill your child's environment with age-appropriate books on various topics. Let them see reading as an enjoyable activity. Some age appropriate books at this age are "The Three Little Pigs" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Three-Little-Pigs-States-of-Matter-Learning-Unit-330413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfYdW3P8ie6gBJ0YJvxH3SGELeOgfyNFnkwK1f0TpPzfALrQNFXlGBWaGWrQBiPHyBOURSDNIJIUchuxwu0CaktJ0jn_cB3Pl_vdRaBefSMd2iFrHZY7pm4a5PDygJFZkE0GSvXpxvzIqQOfKkaDbJQ11MiwoqvXgeb28KXiBlJz3EPTy2nWcqdJWCskS/w320-h240/Slide1.PNG" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/My-Five-Senses-Science-SOLCommon-Core-ActivityExperiment-295362" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7A1zcmVRD476zrGAOzpeC73773XGt9tYwQxLWjinnPkO0DwhOya5cXW6UyWy1vT_TWarQhKe74jgVDXB7LjBEsBLVHGTnZBdmOPnr4v63MYBFxIfYw_Ybs2R7G4jD7Oo1TCb9vjyBS4vyYR4K_-oNiZPnt7ltvtMsmaiy1zdptXXGjXY4gXTrt05xf2v/s320/Slide1.PNG" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">b. <b><i>Read aloud</i></b>: Regularly read aloud to your child, using expressive voices and engaging storytelling. this models fluent reading and exposes them to new words.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">c. <b><i>Story Discussions</i></b>: After reading a story, ask open-ended questions like "What was your favorite part?" or "What do you think will happen next?" This fosters critical thinking. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><u>2. Building Vocabulary</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A strong vocabulary is a foundation for comprehension:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a. <b><i>Word Games</i></b>: Play word games like "I Spy" or rhyming games. This boosts vocabulary while making learning fun. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">b. <b><i>Word Meaning</i></b>: When encountering new words, discuss their meanings using simple explanations and examples.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><u>3. Phonics and Phonemic Awareness</u></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Understanding the sounds of language aids in reading:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a. <b><i>Rhyming Activities</i></b>: Engage in rhyming games and songs. This hones phonemic awareness, helping children recognize sounds in words.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">b. <i><b>Letter Recognition</b></i>: Introduce letters and their sounds gradually. Use magnetic letters or alphabet puzzles. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Alphabet-Workbook-Pages-1655345" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOueHvqehVpXRIXcHB-3Sum-YZNMa1zJYr60PtpwPlQ82I02K7BH51kEHj1EbxdgwYyQ1wCEJQERuFCWthEmCpEK0jy1rPVFE90PFHyZqA1BNBPoKI0xeCGIsvlZ07YlhzD1mjqYYGqLq-cxUGViYR5ltMJLz8hYkrN-8Q3DYDLKMkxexFiRm2N4R9eQEq/w150-h200/ABC%20pages.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><u>4. Predicting and Inferring</u></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Developing prediction and inference skills enhances comprehension:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a. <i><b>Picture Walk</b></i>: Before reading, explore the book's pictures. Ask your child to predict what the story might be about. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">b. <i><b>Discuss emotions</b></i>: While reading, inquire about the characters' feelings. Encourage your child to infer emotions from the characters' actions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><u>5. Retelling and Summarizing</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Summarizing helps consolidate understanding:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a. <i><b>Retell Stories</b></i>: After reading a story, have your child retell it in their own words. This demonstrates their grasp of the plot. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Community-Helpers-Kindergarten-First-Grade-Reading-Comprehension-Math-Bundle-9276390" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v5yzum4wSiDk88B7rsqmtDwm4q1UkIYHK5mG4hVvJsPe6TzLpl0ZKA0NHdNfh_5F614samDGMGdi6KW7pe9PR2i9m2Qxx3-qvCP47M3sUifkNe9AjSR1vg8WiEpwCPgdctDwmY9PmjYbI-cQm06_rIayY7ebByf_V9RYFotlSJ-IFSel2dQ7nXw8u3yv/s320/Slide117.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">b. <b><i>Story Elements</i></b>: Ask about the story's beginning, middle, and end. Discuss characters, setting, and the main problem. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Picture-It-BUNDLE-September-November-Reading-Comprehension-Visualizing-4853235" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYlei5Ke2HAOlPRV8g6_Pq-_WmCNLS1SMJ8t8cJbvgyCIAEvstXtCgvU0z6Hwo7WRLbdUkS7mI6vwpyHOBpMDcbxAGosTzoxuTI1XVdD6xUWBcim5zvzqfYAPESj26N7eh4eRUbf3KYerlHFXM1wFs1FnHWneU0sae23p49F3CvAbt-B7URcmm-m0UabH/s320/Slide13.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><u><br />6. Active Engagement</u></span></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Engaging with the text strengthens comprehension:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a. <b><i>Pointing and Tracking</i></b>: Encourage your child to follow the words with their finger as you read aloud. This teaches them that reading happens left to right. Examples of pointing and tracking are passages like this which allow students to track as they are reading. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Pre-K-Kindergarten-1344188" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczovjYUASMQoAEPsotfzyh54SQWHDT6YWs_FzA5_k2y056fWrDVIj5YMCK9pqNnQeBIJUrVicm1_A_47dz5HynT1h5xAbqOTML27e7bXSSbSEOIG2yfQcnSxFW0UObV56pESfhihe3WICNWzHvYKjNY5yUhCDG7OSDjIIOrXLEJCutpjit957EA5HmRPx/s320/Comprehension%20packet%20Tpt%20cover%20photo.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">b. <b><i>Ask "Why" and "How" Questions</i></b>: Encourage thinking beyond the literal text by asking questions like " Why do you think the character did that?" or "How would you feel in that situation?"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Kindergarten and first grade mark the early stages of a child's reading journey. By creating a reading-rich environment, focusing on vocabulary, developing phonics awareness, practicing predicting and inferring, mastering retelling, and engaging actively, parents and educators can nurture strong reading comprehension skills. Remember, the goal is not just to read words but to understand and connect with content. As children grow into confident readers, these skills will serve as the building blocks for their future academic success and lifelong love of learning. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVN1CG1PnNARWID9r7u1trtbALikSZznBn31fwWwHgtWcuzWVVeUKmqDv3kEnIi6-AwcujAEOyTHBfUnAbcLmd_rdxif2h9J20icNkYkDezb6ymFBmsQHW3Udc6mmWg86K7y51_VVljlZFrd7Sr2m-0hc_VQeOk70FwMPfIN36ZAnpJbyC0ir2Mey7dbTN/s113/blog%20signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="107" data-original-width="113" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVN1CG1PnNARWID9r7u1trtbALikSZznBn31fwWwHgtWcuzWVVeUKmqDv3kEnIi6-AwcujAEOyTHBfUnAbcLmd_rdxif2h9J20icNkYkDezb6ymFBmsQHW3Udc6mmWg86K7y51_VVljlZFrd7Sr2m-0hc_VQeOk70FwMPfIN36ZAnpJbyC0ir2Mey7dbTN/s1600/blog%20signature.png" width="113" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></p>The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-69252714758354287422023-03-14T16:00:00.001-04:002023-03-14T16:00:00.171-04:00QR code scavenger hunt-Do you want to build a Snow globe- Fractions, Telling Time, Continents, and Greater than Less than<p> I don't know about you but we've all seen those little QR codes that some T.V. commercials have floating across the screen. This inspired me to add this to my classroom. I wanted my students to scan a QR code to discover different clues around our classroom. I wanted to share with you a fun and interactive way to review some math and geography skills and encourage your students to write a detailed and imaginative story once the hunt is complete. Let's get started:</p><p>Print out these sheets (this is just a sample of some of the cards you need to print out) on cardstock and laminated them to use year after year. Timesaver right??? There are also optional task cards if you prefer to set this up in a center for partners to do after completing the scavenger hunt. One more way to use the activity. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/QR-Scavenger-Hunt-Fractions-Continents-Analog-Clock-Greater-than-Less-than-9271564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDoRIeLAKU41bqU3s4YU0851ioKvY1LAXcOjoIjWbWuGvvHnNsejWqIeDOCLRIigAkjiOaBkJfIyJZUG2ZRMHdna1PxQE9jIMB1HF4P2iVF5l0wg6EK0i6bEY2EFHdnP5oX8B3xvdvn_v7qjf_0TH0c_EuNLOd3TZ4bloWt5gHoHpw1aicowrZ3CwW_g/w115-h153/Slide5.PNG" width="115" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/QR-Scavenger-Hunt-Fractions-Continents-Analog-Clock-Greater-than-Less-than-9271564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOCCKXMUxlyz0vKkHhxRAxh62h2EvMNgSpqOWIVXxOz7uLCuSjDl2eVMBBtgTA-XxRuF32ngT_0iVpirvyCNRMWqqurDRnOcTcX8UKMJIEQswmz6oLWeapWgYTEQt38XfRPT4xnF8uNUaztg7jB5fRwDPC1cgYfaH0yTMf1L4GluapYMu05MelZqQ8g/w111-h148/Slide6.PNG" width="111" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/QR-Scavenger-Hunt-Fractions-Continents-Analog-Clock-Greater-than-Less-than-9271564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgkZIQmBH0L5yelWxymI1TqRgc6uTFhfVg0FMBSR-Z2twVUu2JYR2k46jyp2JAwUL71UfwdQGMVOHvl_CBfXF6g0ekbFLfUNRCBNn4wAek1J_71Rz3Ps2k4tpg1gCKppdpN3C5zkgXp44Fk0rofcAYM3-zaeolOaNBsHZfeWQlC8BxzlOsXvnGVsFlA/w101-h135/Slide7.PNG" width="101" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/QR-Scavenger-Hunt-Fractions-Continents-Analog-Clock-Greater-than-Less-than-9271564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShPr7HRnvqKH3_g6NixPXOdzMTwhIdtS6aG3ADT-Qjhyp3ClWDdeHyZ1AtP-lALRvvADqyRIOSt4GJTBSqPHPzMfCc6a_r8v_zvCLdnDLFtWnovcOlayEYib1nKWi0tSQPprNMpin2223ImnR7PHXlEdj474E_f5oxwobuk0qkw-Khsk63ou0xPTHnQ/w75-h100/Slide12.PNG" width="75" /></a></div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/QR-Scavenger-Hunt-Fractions-Continents-Analog-Clock-Greater-than-Less-than-9271564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLazVYdfEkHOnVZpLnDaNW_CEqJRgUP9Xg5ikxVpvtpxU6PCMi1246GFXwFlTmYwCfuspJMIe0gJuGJQ8OqBVvJ2NblGysytqEDj69B-QMJfJjNBjH9ogs1oQRqVRw8_eh1PAmiV-nHI1NYDNk-JtMufnHFRXDHhYGWjHOBd5p6ua-l9VtcB9_W0FIw/w68-h91/Slide8.PNG" width="68" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You'll decide whether you want to set up one scavenger hunt or two, three, or four. Set up at the desk or table with a copy of the globe pieces, the black and white copy of the snow globe, and the color copy of the snow globe (optional for reference). See pic above. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Each hunt has a different themed snow globe and students work in groups and go to different parts of the room at different times. You'll only need one tablet per group and allow students to take turns scanning the code. There are 10 different cards per hunt. Each child will get a turn. Students have an answer sheet to record their answers. Each clue card tells them which part of the snow globe they will build back the designated desks or tables where the black and white copy of the globe is located. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP-ai7e1-4Aqw3clwQdaMF_HeJnSCkroH8aAyQbXIEMaqRiVrGcYqqlUWZ-U5xhb6PFjZl8xaq6lUxrTaSX6G5qOwXLclYHGJaOL_s6YIOaFsZrJ3hkNM5qdVuMCNt_3YzmVaTh9HDJuRFnR555iA5lYT-0kP4RgYBj33OwZ6m4PoSKlKyTMGmm1Byg/s960/Slide20.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP-ai7e1-4Aqw3clwQdaMF_HeJnSCkroH8aAyQbXIEMaqRiVrGcYqqlUWZ-U5xhb6PFjZl8xaq6lUxrTaSX6G5qOwXLclYHGJaOL_s6YIOaFsZrJ3hkNM5qdVuMCNt_3YzmVaTh9HDJuRFnR555iA5lYT-0kP4RgYBj33OwZ6m4PoSKlKyTMGmm1Byg/w98-h131/Slide20.PNG" width="98" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the hunt is over and students have answered and found all the clues then they will return to their seats and write a story about the snow globe they built together. One group will write about the gingerbread snow globe, or the snowman snow globe, etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MiypkatZ4xwQw6zjfR1r1EMnSdi2OPizQHrESXm290dzdxKwmAxaYK49ciJZBHMg6axcSWLa8UEqbPoRd6vZEyF4BaOSKIygzhJ2ZIXD_9HdFE6leb381uyClf4-Om_vjc5YLOdPdVtxbDPzEBaZKOylvzMUmOzYaVL5sOqLgx0ZUQAYwq8aWkzKgw/s960/Slide9.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MiypkatZ4xwQw6zjfR1r1EMnSdi2OPizQHrESXm290dzdxKwmAxaYK49ciJZBHMg6axcSWLa8UEqbPoRd6vZEyF4BaOSKIygzhJ2ZIXD_9HdFE6leb381uyClf4-Om_vjc5YLOdPdVtxbDPzEBaZKOylvzMUmOzYaVL5sOqLgx0ZUQAYwq8aWkzKgw/w109-h145/Slide9.PNG" width="109" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If there is time for you to add to the activity students can color a black-and-white copy of the snow globe to go along with their story. </div><br />Pack up all the pieces and clue cards and set it aside to use year after year. Only thing you would have to print out is the writing sheets and the answer sheets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you like what you see you can grab it here: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/QR-Scavenger-Hunt-Fractions-Continents-Analog-Clock-Greater-than-Less-than-9271564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMJ7S8xRRVLGp2sKl616PoWVS4IU5siD8w4ciM3LZy2v4lPWqSzOhzNfvv3DCOgpZNULKuGtdrhBDXJyaHlbNvwbc5bqO6vwtHte7n4uCL6dI_gasXKbRqqMb89bkEeqBo5Rc4LRB9Wyd6WJXp-gRA6A_EpXFKTQvBZXFI_nh5QRTB54pd5SVNbaICg/w196-h261/Slide1.PNG" width="196" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKwzaTngvSSNSwPGaAoqLxd4w2zRtyjblXJJnOnz275ch4i0h0kCMmQ45Db57rVKVX82US1ROMLkWLPFoOLu1Q_H-tSZJaU5VAlw_Afvb-u7sS3J76SGPxotaXa7vQIaq6uAdxMqxNv91Atcbs-mCiaoIF4yHyKX4TGdaCUI4J_-2JNSO3a5v634VwQ/s135/blogsignature.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="123" data-original-width="135" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKwzaTngvSSNSwPGaAoqLxd4w2zRtyjblXJJnOnz275ch4i0h0kCMmQ45Db57rVKVX82US1ROMLkWLPFoOLu1Q_H-tSZJaU5VAlw_Afvb-u7sS3J76SGPxotaXa7vQIaq6uAdxMqxNv91Atcbs-mCiaoIF4yHyKX4TGdaCUI4J_-2JNSO3a5v634VwQ/s1600/blogsignature.bmp" width="135" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p>The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-62003862772776269762023-02-07T16:00:00.001-05:002023-02-07T16:00:00.164-05:00Valentine's Day Freebie-Mutliplication<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Free-9115785" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMpt2n6ZRnyTOHc_ER5SuP6hVNJWMZq_yW2Azo5nAmvXu-rMAUkvbyvTlFfukDnfeSFXB3kHG3NYPjNstzykKculP9Wm33bhIjytnM25D8fg_2u-8Y96cBcuYX6muv53Zvk3W0Hyp8DCwDY-cTdRPDuDRsnPnk4C9YMcFWlDyxqZy0gVH-TGTPXNF6A/s320/Slide1.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Just hopping on to share a little freebie with you. These little practice sheets are great for students who are needing more help with multiplication tables...especially when they get to 6,7,8, and 9. These are great for morning work or anytime you want something for them to do during Valentine's Day week. Head on over to grab them free <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Free-9115785">here</a>. Happy Valentine's Day. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Free-9115785" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqM7qQXUF8PTbGfKzrQAtPtQrA2vX3MH8uts5jHNNIX9qSnLog4nH63k9UzNa1grfCxbFEHSPB44gnsIKHJ1rT_L4Yemnz_GLwc5wgMKI9G8F1h-mEi4OnoEBCX0vDNUJ55mi4c0U0GWy02gbQyepHVk1jD9UUpotxjREdQBAUK7PyDRgaVwYboEmPA/s320/Slide3.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Free-9115785" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9JXORirk2bwi5vdvptfgZWDhNVTXvycc_Z1E3RJt2eLO1HvN-cLzhvbvzXqB93rdMcJKmDZ-OYErX9XR6BsadptkfX5QQxHpaFWmQmEQLUxTEIlNB_TtunUpwDhRYvJnAoMD7HR8oh0E57bM0eR8a9_I9tKxjnCzVy1AHDpa8FDgwf7gGZl9Fv0IWg/s320/Slide2.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8Gb3-XGveFlwZWTKZgBMA2O3weJBCBYQ6wDrJEHZMOb93pRkMVZeVO-l6A0WzWX9LHvz0MAlCLIpWm75z6FK-cuaxtB6ZYw5GzFz4-U-BdLaNPUZpHwuyJEEGaiXiePd1cSihI51u4TcpxWCodDYljdXYBLccOxzSOv2pe_1mfL6fZtx2i7bAwJLiQ/s135/blog%20signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="123" data-original-width="135" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8Gb3-XGveFlwZWTKZgBMA2O3weJBCBYQ6wDrJEHZMOb93pRkMVZeVO-l6A0WzWX9LHvz0MAlCLIpWm75z6FK-cuaxtB6ZYw5GzFz4-U-BdLaNPUZpHwuyJEEGaiXiePd1cSihI51u4TcpxWCodDYljdXYBLccOxzSOv2pe_1mfL6fZtx2i7bAwJLiQ/s1600/blog%20signature.png" width="135" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABI5BvpjZy6h00Y6NtfbtiXD2Atqv_oyaRsQkh1TGmrithMUgxXQJ58o8RbIgTWSL0rT5PzW-n6tiGV2TDD2j3GAL_NuUcz6adbXtaolur89_h6SL6GQDkzHMSJ3ZOmL18y7ZtBFs2A-DubfaRCAosYEWtN5BRjjIrgjxLcVaWnB7YuKG39LKZsoENQ/s243/new%20logo-TpT%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="243" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABI5BvpjZy6h00Y6NtfbtiXD2Atqv_oyaRsQkh1TGmrithMUgxXQJ58o8RbIgTWSL0rT5PzW-n6tiGV2TDD2j3GAL_NuUcz6adbXtaolur89_h6SL6GQDkzHMSJ3ZOmL18y7ZtBFs2A-DubfaRCAosYEWtN5BRjjIrgjxLcVaWnB7YuKG39LKZsoENQ/w120-h119/new%20logo-TpT%202.png" width="120" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-56617040118605332442022-12-12T17:30:00.001-05:002022-12-12T17:30:24.187-05:00Alphabet Printable ActivitiesHello! It's that busy time of year we all love as teachers. Everyone is ready to run out the door including yourself to get all the holiday errands and shopping done. I know...I know. It's hard to keep the little ones motivated in these last few days of school. Especially my little kindergartners who could not wait to see what presents they would get or what trip they would take. This time of year it's hard to teach any new concepts and it's a great time to review some concepts that some of them may be struggling with. <div> I have some ideas to share to help you get through the holidays. Here's one that I have always used to keep my students motivated during center time. These alphabet puzzles were always a hit with my preschoolers when I worked with that age group and my kindergartners. I keep them on hand when I need to keep my students motivated through the holidays. You can grab them <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Puzzles-free-3589586" target="_blank">here</a> for free.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Puzzles-free-3589586" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="350" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhasAPNLIUxAS_XkLTM3muFVMoIHWmoHb4_BMJ_xiulpMdwmQiSEaNXQS247YgHL8H1Zk15B0MJwUaosREWcopjqNhW7qrUa-CN_MMwyRKQnEEMP7R8dc8SG1i0wNONaIGD_WiTi4APwUxRXm0GM-3M_i_N3ocJxQDLoKomVse1RBuNo6is8RpCBGKmHw" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One other activity that I have also used to reinforce the alphabet is this one. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Lowercase-pdband-q-mask-craft-1824127" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="350" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQ121StXoE2AtOXxFYWxXgs4obAsLyQNq0ePcoA8P8PbWOqW8wHU_FyFyTMKnZ0Bpbk01lha0_OanRIzBOENU5YlrrRuOwyo2BSZTKNK4OQBSyCqTGIxW8m3HK2On4B5ozGZckzdtc_dE2JHiUarAUFPRmTTp-U6kdNJP6htpUQ0iLCIYRpBazOGFCcA" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can never get enough practice identifying the lowercase letters b and d. And I'll let you in on a little secret. This free pack has silly glasses the kids can make to help them remember the difference. Color them red and green to make them go along with the holiday or add some fun holiday stickers. They are learning and having fun. Instructions are included. Grab this freebie <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Lowercase-pdband-q-mask-craft-1824127" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If your spend a little time grabbing this freebie....don't forget to check out this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lowercase-letters-bdpand-q-game-1845212" target="_blank">game</a> that goes along with it. And guess what? It's free too. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lowercase-letters-bdpand-q-game-1845212" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="350" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRO2dv9uAKQ42-RjitlQ-c7FJSK4ovO9UXEt6z09xEgIOML0WXfvzHlvyJf65cjGGTvIUF2PftH2a-L_VBHrwuvAt6jKL3txlzodvnTbxUdEjq1HCgbzbX36x_v3pAY_SNf5WJEIywNCPZS3f7OhWHO6ucO5FYI09Ml-VJpyozfS-C4pHCoeqiA_sBRg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I go...I wanted to share with you two other activities that I've just recently added that would make great morning work, center activity, items for the substitute folder, or just something to add for students to do right before or after a holiday activity. Just a warning...these are not free but very affordable. :) You can grab it <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Identify-and-Color-Alphabet-Coloring-Pages-8879582">here</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Find-Color-and-Trace-Letter-Recognition-Activity-8879404" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Identify-and-Color-Alphabet-Coloring-Pages-8879582" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="263" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU1XUB5PcQ5Cq3gtT3SlkiUUVthj048MCjUJCg8WBSVAi4i-O2xxGTFv_Jo0ws7cZIyGPa5acN1p2ZrCX9G8Vckw2mlrRswVoN6b-O0qr5uL2K6Vp9pElZw3F1TrqwKoZ-gEXW7bc5fCB5LUXu0f3N6DKZ4407dVnsMigRTdp2kYVz0_bBkFQvT9zgFw" width="180" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Identify-and-Color-Alphabet-Coloring-Pages-8879582" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Find-Color-and-Trace-Letter-Recognition-Activity-8879404" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="263" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaBPKuygY-yDoj88nUIIYxIBEVl6kBeqDOI_TcboxDDJsIoxuItzZonh-4Gbh3s5AtP6K8qQdB15W2nS0uHmd_BgvRoxjejoG86NEldfmODl95eoAGt3a9SFu97Nr7xbw2k112pH-isSJ91YPRO3S0_6R7aACU-xFKae8EVKxsXgZBcRiEl_N6VxV_vw" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br />Have a wonderful holiday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikS4De9PjMlSAk5W3FCwimUZWP_GbJ249napOQx28kVPDiur5FcSb1FIYquuJkHPztynK03CgqeKXOwA5zwFX6rSe0baw0gi-EWbUryfRdTcj02kFpmQpdYWAEMANWTEAzXy2PPpd7xaE9hn3zeb6DSEvJPhWCed7L5-IhqD94rNWP73gsRiHlS6wNYw/s135/blogsignature.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="123" data-original-width="135" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikS4De9PjMlSAk5W3FCwimUZWP_GbJ249napOQx28kVPDiur5FcSb1FIYquuJkHPztynK03CgqeKXOwA5zwFX6rSe0baw0gi-EWbUryfRdTcj02kFpmQpdYWAEMANWTEAzXy2PPpd7xaE9hn3zeb6DSEvJPhWCed7L5-IhqD94rNWP73gsRiHlS6wNYw/s1600/blogsignature.bmp" width="135" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div>The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-87535469348134248672020-10-25T17:26:00.002-04:002020-10-25T17:26:35.190-04:00Math Facts, Gumballs, and Boom! <p> I'll let you in on a little secret. I LOVE gum! I'm not a coffee girl...it's all about gum. As we speak, you'll find a bag of it on my desk. See that? </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji88DHeBFoxLjjrDoO_ZkWC2S535whCOF6QCE4V1QFNsXer4vQ8J1y66v0j-cb3DCdO5urTkdLqyXaX3yzkJEMcFZ4yb4z05NwpPmZq4SpmosfqJ29z3Z_hlQ1s8NHGigjUlvcPiy3BxVc/s1280/gum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji88DHeBFoxLjjrDoO_ZkWC2S535whCOF6QCE4V1QFNsXer4vQ8J1y66v0j-cb3DCdO5urTkdLqyXaX3yzkJEMcFZ4yb4z05NwpPmZq4SpmosfqJ29z3Z_hlQ1s8NHGigjUlvcPiy3BxVc/w267-h200/gum.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><p> I wasn't kidding. :) </p><p><br /></p><p>Well, I figured my students could be surrounded by gum too and just maybe I'll inspire them to chew more of it...just kidding. Anyway, my thought is that we can use gum to motivate us to learn our math facts. And it also checks one of my boxes....colorful, fun, and engaging in the classroom. Math facts are just one of those things you have to learn....and the best way I have found is just by learning them by addressing each child's individual need. Practice makes perfect. So, we just added a little incentive with our math facts. My students each get a gumball machine of their own. </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bubble-Gum-Math-Facts-6017694" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-Bwopr8dvx99Izh4-TsgbUpDhO3xH3MDazots5mPUhxrc9TuY81ZNUOMjA_4kmpOVVCJhSyRDmCtcFQKKWIzYFvuU3oFfMRUnhTuURuF0Wg3jfpI7lcy2b5XyHahXGdZFzwcene-eoLy/w312-h240/Slide3.PNG" title="Featured" width="312" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>They're cute right? And then I just grabbed some velcro...I love Velcro....to put in the middle of my gumball machines. There's also another reason for this...I don't have to print out too many gumballs...time and ink saver. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Then we'll add these cute gumball numbers to our machines as we learn them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bubble-Gum-Math-Facts-6017694" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOC7vWLtpi3wKEKv0w8sc2OIBJUw_j0yG5ZgzpfuZIMcVyORFTn2OmWGF-kmpvw-v8UpPaNaGvQJYAvzijD2rzrI5VisLGGW0eBJ_1KDSLR611kP1x9QcM0EiaYoPT_qc3Mrihaog8vV06/w199-h149/Slide5.PNG" width="199" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now here comes the engaging part. I have these little gumball math fact cards set up in my learning centers labeled so they can practice their facts every chance they get with a partner. They love them...and we also included a Pop game where two or more students can play. Just grab an old container and have these laminated for your students to play with even during their inside recess days. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bubble-Gum-Math-Facts-6017694" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfBQ1tyvb4qsSrKFdG6s0w_3Yj8yOWv6WP0HGrHTYrd-miveDj22u-x9cnSlTNFlkH57YCbqjR9EmI0bhK3sZ2AfdU2Immmt3AgyJf_I_o_ps72xuWWCXhwzB4VslOGS33wcL20So12VU/w210-h158/Slide78.PNG" width="210" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bubble-Gum-Math-Facts-6017694" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyf3RFKoEIPzeYWTXLTH_gkWhXZO80U9RGytWVgEbToA8UWJeHsd97ahd52mcOFppJ3MNBvtCPF4_yMIGnsHdUO343hqr82gn2zffY3aV4IpwTlbM6EioNwu1FQwm_9Wpcty2MzE4WMCQ_/w201-h151/Slide6.PNG" width="201" /></a></div><br /></div><br />There's plenty more in the packet which includes letters for a bulletin board and skills practice tests. I hope you'll check it out. Click on any of the pictures to be taken to my store to see it. <p></p><p>Now, here's another fun thing I wanted to share with you that my students are using in the classroom to go along with this packet. BOOM cards.....and let me tell you these are soooo much fun. I had a great time making them. Take a look at this sample:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bubble-Gum-Addition-Math-Facts-BOOM-cards-Digital-Task-Cards-6018317" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="672" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2D_DYlyTPsI7FnIFuji9aYn9KsYr3jsqhpFj7h9vTfjoSsSvbje8SVfyir2molck6mH6G2TmoXKkjUniXUyEnLqq470EJs990Na2kOQ44n8AaEbHrOmeVk_cngC2oIowTxc2KLldmkh4/w224-h160/Slide4.PNG" width="224" /></a></div><p>There are two types of cards in the packet. 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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> You know the drill at the end of the day one of your students has been absent or has been absent for a week and you get a call from the office asking if you have any make up work for that student to complete at home. Well as a matter of fact I do...but wait it's piled somewhere on my desk. And you know how your desk can look at the end of the day. So, I've come up with this idea. It's so easy to prep ahead of time before the first day. We love easy to prep right??? My hope is that you'll find it helpful too. I know what you are thinking ...What if I don't have desks in my room....no problem find a wall and attach them with velcro under your whiteboard or on the back of the door. And best part is if you don't want to make one for each student in your class....make 5 of them and just write their name on the folder and erase as you go. I made a couple of spare folders you know for those folders who just don't make it through the year. :) </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">So here's how it's done. First, you take a sticky note and place it on the center of the desk. After applying the sticky note grab some packing tape and lay two pieces over the sticky note to protect it from falling off. </span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">During the first day of school we talk about classroom expectations and organization. All of that fun stuff just to get our school year started off right. We talk about how we use these folders and then I show them how they work. I take out my sample folder and show them where they are placed on their desks and then explain what we do if a student is absent. So for example if I passed out papers then their paper will end up in their folder. The responsibility is shared with my students. Best feeling ever is when a parent shows up or the office calls looking for the student's work all I have to do is hand them the folder and say there you go. I love the surprised look on their face when they see the quick response. And I love having one less thing on my desk. ;) </span><br />
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<br />The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-56378746295380520782019-06-09T17:05:00.001-04:002019-06-09T17:05:26.644-04:00Interactive Money Reading Passages/Money Math Center Ideas <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I am talking about Money. We could all use a little more right? Well in my classroom I have noticed that some of my students grab the concept of coin identification quickly and others do not. Then after a few short weeks we are expected to teach our students how to add up money and count it. AHHH it can be a struggle. One thing I have added to my math centers for practice are these money identification strips that have helped my students at the beginning of our money unit. You can grab them free <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Summer-Counting-Money-Task-Cards-2613361" target="_blank">here</a>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once we move on from those task cards I add a little fun activity into the center with these Ipad tablet shaped task cards. These were laminated over the summer and cut out to fit right into my storage containers for math. My students are to identify the amount of money and circle the coins they would need to make the amount listed. They have a recording sheet to use so that I can check for understanding. You can grab them <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counting-Money-Ipad-Activity-Cards-Math-Center-Activities-2687238" target="_blank">here</a>:</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Context Clues are one of my favorite strategies to teach in reading. Why you might ask? Because my students become detectives in their reading and look for clues to find out the meaning. This strategy is especially important because when they take those standardized tests they need to be able to identify those unknown vocabulary. I've attached a video from <a href="https://www.brainpop.com/">BrainPop</a> above that I show in the classroom to help introduce the topic. So, here's 5 ways I teach them to identify unknown words using context clues</span>. </div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"> This is HUGE!!! By now my students have learned how to make an inference. So, we play a telephone game where I have students act like they are about to order a pizza or make an appointment to a hair stylist without actually saying they are doing that. This allows them to make an inference on what is being said on the phone. This is great practice when we are reading words in context. If the passage says "We were huddled up together under a warm blanket during the snow storm." My hope is that the students could make an inference that the word huddled meant "together" based on the clues of snow storm, under a blanket, and warm. </span></div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"> Teach those readers to look for the definition right in the sentences around the unknown word. Sometimes they don't even realize the meaning is right there in the passage. Tell the to look for key words such as like and the word or. For example: The boy grasped, or held , the baseball. We often spend time reading a passage and then highlighting the definition to practice this skill. </span></div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"> This strategy is where we look for phrases that have the word "or" in them. For example : He was joyous , or happy, when he saw his grandmother. We highlight the words joyous and happy to identify the synonym. </span></div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">This strategy makes us really think because we have to decide if the example is giving us clues or leading us to the definition. An example of this would be "A group of vulnerable newborn puppies, like newborn kittens who need extra support, were found near the highway. The part of the sentence that reads like the newborn kittens who need extra support should signal us that vulnerable means something or someone who needs help. </span></div>
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<span face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">In order for us to remember all of this we do add all of this information into our interactive notebooks (don't you just love those) Grab it <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qIQrJUNFNedoakb0qQFq3woPrmyRH4bp/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>:</span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> This game was really easy to set up and can be used over and over again. I divided the class into two teams and then had one student as my official task card reader. After reading the task cards students take their snowballs and throw them towards the board to see if they get the correct answer. If they hit the same snowball and it is a tie then they go to take a turn towards snowball challenge board. Whoever hits the highest number their gets the point. Play continues until all the task cards are read. </span></div>
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<br />The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-69790294563819598492018-06-22T18:42:00.001-04:002018-06-22T18:42:12.620-04:00Super Cute and Fun End of the Year Awards!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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YAY! Summer is here! I am so ready to lounge around poolside and soak up some sunshine. How about you ? I wanted to pop in and share with ya'll some of the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/End-of-the-Year-Awards-Editable-3875431" target="_blank">end of the year awards</a> that I love to give out to my kiddos at the end of the year. These turned out beyond adorable and my students loved them. <br />
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Each one of these awards perfectly described my students and they loved the colorful awards they received. O.k. before you think it will take all of that ink...really it doesn't. I print them out over the last few parts of the year and I also use the HP printer Envy 4520 a real ink saver. </div>
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Each one of these awards are printed out on cardstock...you could laminate if you wanted. Grab those classroom volunteers and let them cut them out for you. I always have one parent or two that are willing to help. The best things about these awards are they are completely editable and I can use any font I want. </div>
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So cute and the kids loved that their award was shown from the stage. The parents loved receiving them because of the bright colors and it was a memory they could hold onto and treasure. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> One of my favorite things to discuss with my guided reading groups is figurative language. Why??? you might ask. Well, because it can add so much to our reading and writing instruction time. My students love hearing and pointing out examples of simile, onomatopoeia (love saying this word), alliteration, personification, hyperbole, and idioms. I love that we can enrich our reading time with more strategies to help our little readers and writers blossom . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> During our guided reading times we begin by introducing each skill individually with many examples to help my readers understand how to detect and find them in their reading. First, we start off by taking simple notes and adding them to our interactive notebooks we keep for reading and grammar. Here below we glue in the definition and then I have my students write examples of the skill around the gumball machine. I have found that I like to use standard spiral notebooks for my interactive notebooks because we can add full pages and notes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During our next meetings we will have one book on hand that we will read and share that illustrates the example of the figurative language we are working on (hyperbole, idiom, alliteration,etc). As you will find in the pic above I have a piece of literature I use with each skill and we record our findings on the note cards which we add to our notebooks. </span><br />
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<br />The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-52217366840440666682018-04-25T16:38:00.001-04:002018-04-25T16:38:19.799-04:00Counting Money with Ipads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to share with ya'll a cute craftivity we used during our Geometry unit on Translations, Reflections, and Rotations. We had a great time making our seascape pictures that especially helped with my visual learners who need a little more help seeing how the concept of translation, rotation, and reflection worked. Here is what we did. </div>
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First, we printed out all of our pieces...of course my students had black and white copies to color and make their own. This was one I created as a sample for my students to see. Next ,we took all of the pieces and got it all set up on our construction paper.<br />
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Then , we glued down the waves and then cut the slit through the dotted line. Just fold the paper gently and make a slit. After that, we took our Popsicle stick and taped it down to the back of the boat as shown and then glued the sail onto the boat (make sure that you glue both reflection pieces back to back so when it flips the image is seen on both sides) . Do not glue the boat down it needs to slide. ;) Finally we slid the popsicle stick through the slit so the boat could slide side to side (translation). </div>
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Here is what it looks like so far but we are not done yet. </div>
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We are going to add the sun last. Here we will need to use a brad fastener to take the sun and attach it to our paper (Note: do not glue the sun down to the paper...it needs to rotate) We placed the brad through the sun but do not fasten it tightly leave a little wiggle room to rotate easier.<br />
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If you wanted to make the pieces more durable you could always use cardstock. Another option we could have done is worked as partners to save paper and time and less cardstock if desired to use. However, we made these with paper and it worked just fine. </div>
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Once we finished up our crafts the next couple of days we practiced the skills we have learned by doing a sort in our math interactive notebooks , a mini flip book , and worked with task cards that were printed on cardstock and laminated . I added them to my math center rotations as an informal assessment. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">We listened to our story: I had a copy of the book on hand but you can easily find a read aloud on You Tube. :)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana";">Next, we broke up into small groups and each group had a bag containing these graphs printed on cardstock and the manipulatives to create pictographs on their own. Each student also had a copy of the mini book which I would collect later for a grade and then add it to their interactive notebooks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once our math center time is completed the students will turn into to me their finished books. They look like this: </span></div>
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<br />The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-84243184030492009132018-02-03T12:12:00.001-05:002018-04-25T15:40:58.874-04:00Reading Comprehension-Visualizing<br />
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One of the many reading strategies I try and teach my struggling readers is to visualize what they are reading. Research has shown that students who are struggling with reading comprehension actually benefit from visualizing the material they read. Creating what I like to call a T.V. in their head. <br />
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So how do we do it in my classroom??? Well we start off with several mini lessons using small sentences to get us started practicing the skill. A sample sentence would look like this:<br />
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" Sam was so excited to see all the balloons hanging around the room. He saw his superhero cake on the table beside a pile of presents he could not wait to open. "<br />
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After reading this sentence I grab our white boards and then we draw what we saw. We would draw a cake, balloons, and Sam. We talk about how to create those pictures in our head.<br />
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After many lessons and practice using the skills, I decided it was time to take our lesson one step further. We plan on looking at small passages and highlighting key words that will help us visualize after each small paragraph. As we read the paragraphs we will go back with our pencil and highlight those key words that help us visualize what the passage is about. <br />
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Next, we take a look at the pictures below our paper and check out which ones would be a best fit to the words we highlighted in each paragraph. </div>
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Finally, we glue them on and then check in our passage to make sure we visualized the correct picture to go with the passage. <br />
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The stories I created follow a theme and there is one for each day of the week. On Friday my students are given review questions to practice their comprehension skills over the week. <br />
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The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-91512219977098053972017-10-19T08:00:00.000-04:002018-03-11T15:43:38.876-04:00Homophones Interactive Notebook FreebieWow!!!! It has been a long time since I have blogged. Where does the time go? I wanted to talk about homophones and how we are using this handy little freebie in our classroom. We started off with a little jingle to remember what a homophone was. It goes like this (I just added a little jingle to it but you could add any little tune)<br />
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"Homophones: Sound the same but spelled differently! Sound the same but spelled differently! <br />
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It stuck with my little learners as soon as we began the chant to begin our lesson. I wanted to create something interactive with my learners that we could add to our notebooks to review and refer back to. Since we are heavily into soccer season at my house I decided to use that when I began to create.<br />
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Next , we placed them in our notebook matching up the homophones. After we matched up our homophones then we made it interactive by writing the short definitions of the words underneath so my students could look back as a reference. <br />
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The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-62562668484009682512017-05-25T20:36:00.002-04:002018-03-11T15:44:06.123-04:00Number and Word recognition Math CentersOne of the skills we have been working on this year is learning how to count up to 100. We are happy to say we mastered that goal. We are going to try and take it a step further as we prepare for next year. I want my students to see how these numbers are written so if they come across them in their reading they can see how numbers are represented numerically and in their literature. As we wrap up the year I wanted to add this to our math centers that we could do together as a class in those final days leading up to summer vacation. Best of all you can grab yours for <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Math-Number-Recognition-Center-Activity-2543217">free</a>. <br />
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My plan is to print several out on cardstock and laminate. We all know the drill right? I would break my class into small groups and then we would spin away. As students work I will be walking around and monitoring their progress and looking to see how things are progressing. Now just a side note we would have several explicit lessons on number words and we would start off very simple with the spinner 0-7. <br />
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So many things to be thankful for this year. We are almost ready for the holidays and we are getting a jump start on some review of the math skills we have been working on. A couple of weeks ago we covered properties of math. We learned about the inverse, commutative, and identity properties of addition. I wanted a quick review to use with my small math groups so I made these Thanksgiving themed task cards. <br />
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The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-79631179981804893542016-11-06T19:42:00.000-05:002016-11-06T19:42:33.766-05:00Inverse, Commutative, and Identity Properties in Math-A Thanksgiving freebieI am just dropping in to share a little freebie with you. I wanted to share this quick little freebie you could use in your classroom to review inverse, commutative , and identity properties. We are throwing in a little Thanksgiving to the review because we all have those days before the holidays when you need something for the kiddos to do to settle them down and of course you want to make it academic ...right???? <br />
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<br />The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-43658369592730173692016-10-02T15:29:00.004-04:002018-03-11T15:41:06.035-04:00Homework: How much is too much? <br />
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Oh my goodness!!! Every educator is faced with this same question year after year. How much is too much when it comes to homework?????? First of all,<br />
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I am a parent and an educator. Sometimes finding the balance between the two can be a challenge. Why you might ask???? Well, I see both sides of the argument. On the parent side I come home after a long day and the last thing I want to do is have a ton of homework to do with my kiddos. I want to see them, talk to them, have a conversation other than "Do your homework!!!." We have all been there when this voice comes out of our mouth that sounds like our mother and you realize you are becoming her. Yep...that is me sometimes. Sometimes I give her a nickname like "Mad School Momma! Grab this freebie <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Homework-Newsletter-2975797" target="_blank">here</a>:<br />
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On the other side I realize the increasingly instructional demands put on our teachers in the classroom today. I understand it and I know we all feel each other's pain . Well as you can see above and you can see I am changing up my approach to homework. I decided to add two different approaches for myself one I can do weekly or one I can do nightly. Depending on the week and how much we cover I can use either one. Best of all you can grab it for FREE!!! <br />
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1. Reading /Writing -include any new terms we are working on in reading for them to review with their parents nightly... very quick and simple .or if we are beginning a writing unit let them know what we are writing about-personal narrative, etc.<br />
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2. Math-this section I would include 3 -5 problems that I want them to do based on the skill we are working on that week. Again quick and simple. <br />
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4. Science: Any terminology we are working on or pose an easy multiple choice question to review what the days lesson was on. <br />
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5. Blank box on the side will be used for their spelling words where the children could write them if you are doing Words your Way and their lists are different. <br />
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The goal is easy quick homework that does not require stress for you or your students. A FINAL TIP: Use this as part of your morning work for your students who are older. Have them fill it in for morning work. <br />
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Quick post today for you all about birthdays. I try to make a child in my room feel special when they celebrate a birthday in my room. Typically, the birthday boy or girl gets to go to my treat box or wear a special ribbon for the day. I try to change it up. <br />
I found some ideas on Pinterest that I absolutely love to display birthdays in my classroom. Stay tuned...a freebie for you. :) <br />
Here are some ideas that I have found.<br />
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I love these displays but I needed to adapt mine for a smaller space. </div>
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I made these cupcakes that I plan on printing out on cardstock and of course laminating....you knew I would say that. ;) Each one has the month of the year on them and then I am going to add some candles with the kids names on them for a small wall in my classroom. </div>
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I can not say enough about hands on activities in the classroom when I work with kindergarten students who need a little extra help with letter recognition. Before we can read we need to know what we are reading and letter recognition plays a big factor in that step. <br />
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Some of the resources we use in my own classroom are a lot of games and activities that promote letter recognition. <br />
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1. One of the first things we are going to do this year is add these letter recognition puzzles to our small group time . I plan on printing them out on cardstock , laminating , and cutting apart the pieces for independent monitoring of students to informally assess their recognition knowledge. <br />
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2. Magnetic letters or Clothespins are always used in my letter recognition activities. Some of the cards that I typically use during small group work work well with these manipulatives. The students match the letter on the card and I typically begin using these cards with my little learners who need to start with uppercase letter recognition. We always begin there before adding lowercase. </div>
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3. Finally we work on adding our letter recognition notebooks to the morning work. I feel it is necessary to keep all of my students on the same page and these pages also work great during guided reading groups. Students practice writing the letter, identifying them in a short story as we track the words in the story, identify letters in different fonts, and locate pictures that have the beginning letter sound. I love using these pages with my small groups. </div>
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These are just a few of the many things I use with my kindergarten small groups when we are just starting out learning to read. They are easy enough to print and go and address learners at all stages of their learning. </div>
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The Teaching Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07680215422199642028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949979047785409807.post-31018729901030008712016-08-26T11:01:00.001-04:002016-09-06T13:51:12.969-04:00How to build a Positive School Year in your Classroom<br />
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We are headed back to school very soon and each year we start off building a positive classroom community where all the little learners feel a part of my classroom. Here are some ways that I use to make a positive classroom environment. <br />
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1. <strong>Share a First Day of School Story </strong><br />
<strong> </strong>One of my favorite stories to read with my students is the "Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn Read . It is hard sometimes for me to get through it but somehow I muster up the courage to read it without crying myself. :) For my students who might be a little worried about their first day I also share Wemberly Worried. <br />
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2. <strong>Discuss Classroom Rules </strong></div>
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Usually my youngest students are so surprised when I tell them we are going to create rules for our classroom together. Before I begin our rules discussion I share a book called "Back to School Rules" with them so we can direct our thoughts on appropriate rules for school. </div>
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3. <strong>Participate in a get to know you activity </strong></div>
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This is my favorite part of my back to school activities. It gives me as a teacher a glimpse into who my students are and what they like. It is also provides me a picture of how this new group of students will work together in the classroom. I usually start my lesson with a chart of get to know your teacher. I have a chart prepared about myself usually with prompts ready like (pets, husband, kids, books I like, etc.) so my interview questions stay focused. </div>
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Some of the activities I use with my students are fun and interactive. For my little learners who aren't able to read yet I use a cupcake activity with pictures so they can learn about one another. </div>
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For my older students when I taught 3rd grade we would use something a little more geared for their age. Emoji's are a hit with older kids. This get to know you activity allows students to be broken up into small groups and then work together as a group to spin a spinner and find someone in the classroom that fits the spin they made. They are working together to fill their recording sheet to learn more about their classmates. After a certain time they can switch the spinners to gather more students names. I would have the groups go to marked tables with the spinners and then switch after a certain amount of time. </div>
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4. <strong>Get to know your school</strong><br />
Another important thing I feel is necessary to do with my kindergartners is to teach them about the school they are in. How do you do this? Well I try and make it fun by giving them a little scavenger hunt . Later in the week I buy some fun gingerbread man cookies and then tell my students we had a special visitor come to our classroom to teach us where the office, gym, nurses office, etc. are in our school. Part of making my students feel a part of the school community is allowing them feel comfortable with their surroundings. This activity is perfect for that. A little bit of easy prep work by placing the cards in the spots prior to the school day and then placing our gingerbread man on the board...this activity is a hit with my students. <br />
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5. <strong> Establish</strong> <strong>Routine </strong></div>
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One of the most crucial things I feel will build a positive school year is establishing a routine in the classroom. We are creatures of habit with routine. Establishing a routine in the classroom is important for students to know what is expected from them each day they enter the classroom. Less stress and chaos is the key part of establishing routine. </div>
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Wishing you all a happy and positive classroom school year! </div>
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