by Rockin' Teacher Materials-Hilary Lewis Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten
Hi Everyone!
Thanks for checking out my new Goin' Fishin' game. This is basically just a game of 'Go Fish' - the child is dealt 4-7 upper and lower-case cards (depending on how you play) and then asks the other player/s for a letter they have in their hand. They then make matches! The person with the most matches wins! SIMPLE and FUN!
These cards can also be used as flash cards, as a Memory game, or for letter assessment.
I am so excited about these new card games I can hardly stand it! We all know how much time we spend cutting, laminating, and cutting again...I have the answer! Make the cards on business cards! They are tag material and now easier than ever to get apart...You just fold them and they POP apart! So cool!
I made the cards using Avery business cards, 8875 with Template 8371, but there is a whole list of compatible products listed in this pack...
I included a blank template that you can use to practice printing...If you are like me, it takes a couple of times!
Thank you again for checking out my new creation...I hope it helps you spend less time cutting, and have more time for YOU and YOUR KIDS!
Thanks!
Hilary Lewis
If you have an idea of something that I could make, or if you want something created just for YOU, email me at hilary35@mac.com
Need help organizing your WRITING CENTER to ensure that you are covering all the parts of the Common Core? This writing center starter kit focuses on opinion, informative and narrative writing for the 4th and 5th grade Common Core standards. It comes in a neon theme as well as a printer friendly black and white version. I've also included various formats of writing prompts to place in front of your board/center. I've included 20 writing prompt task cards, 20 Christmas Themed writing prompts (black and white and color) and a Fall Writing Prompt pack!! This kit is jam packed with tons of supplies to get your writing center running smoothly!!! This can be used with 3rd and 6th grades as well!!!!! Simply print, laminate and paste/velcro to a black science board.
What's Included: *Opinion, Informative and Narrative Writing Template pages (3 total) *Opinion Common Core posters: 2 posters (student friendly) *Opinion Writing Sentence starter cards with title card (6 word cards) *Informative Writing Common Core Posters: 2 posters (student friendly) *Informative Writing Sentence Starter cards with title card (4 word cards) *Narrative Writing Common Core Posters: 2 posters (student friendly) *Narrative Writing Sentence Starter cards with title card (4 word cards) *Transition Words: First detail (3 word cards), Middle details (5 word cards), Last Detail (3 word cards), and concluding sentence (3 word cards) *Blank coordinating cards for you to add your own touch!! They're EDITABLE with Microsoft Power Point *20 Writing Prompts/Task Cards (black and white) *Fall Writing Prompts Pack *Holiday Themed Writing Prompts Pack (20 prompts) *Black and White Printer Friendly version included
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By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to help bring empathy, empowerment and equity to every classroom out there. With that in mind, I’ve joined a group of compassionate, caring, and creative educators to bring you monthly posts highlighting ideas for developing the 3 E's in your classroom and school community. Our goal is to make it easier for you to include these values in your every day teaching by offering ideas and free materials to support your teaching endeavors. Now, more than ever, nurturing EQUITY, EMPATHY & student EMPOWERMENT is crucial for all our students.
Years ago, before the onset of digital technology, an educator’s job
basically consisted of teaching academics. Social Skills were learned at home. It was the job of the parents to teach their child to say please and thank you, to respect adults, to treat others the way they would like to be treated, not to talk to strangers and so on. Now-a-days, a teacher’s job has changed in so many ways. A large amount of our charges have not learned how to relate to others in the world around them. So we’ve had to set up Character Building lessons to help them learn empathy for others, how to deal with that bully, to wait their turn, and so much more.
I can only speak for myself, but I bet that many of us have not even thought about speaking with our students concerning using good manners when commentingon that blog post, or stating opinions on social media sites.Not only do our classes need to be educated about online etiquette, or netiquette, but they have to learn to be careful about what kind of information they share online, there are many predators. It is important for them to understand that they should never give out personal information, unless they know who they are talking to and it is someone that they can trust. It’s a scary world out there and now it is getting smaller due to the world wide web.Say hello to Digital Citizenship.
Topics to be stressed when teaching Digital Citizenship or (Netiquette)
1.Before you post a blog, or a comment, read it out loud, see how it sounds. Remember that you are communicating with another person who cannot see your face, or read your visual clues. What you mean to say may not always come across the way you meant it. So you need to be careful of the tone that you’re using. Remember, treat others the way you want to be treated, with compassion, generosity, kindness and a spirit that shows forgiveness..
2. Don’t type in all capital letters, it looks like you’re yelling and you will turn people off.
3.Remember that whatever you say online will be there forever. This is known as your digital footprint. You don’t want something that you’ve written online to come and haunt you years later. If you're not sure about what you've written, ask yourself how you'd feel if someone said that to you.
4. If you’re posting facts about something, make sure that it is
accurate.
5.Make sure that what you write is your own. If not, give credit
to where you got it from.
6. Be safe, don’t give out personal information.
7. Whatever you write online is subject to criticism, there are people who may not agree with you and wil say so, and sometimes not in a nice way. Try not to get offended by what they say. If you reply back, do it constructively and with kindness.
8. Be careful when you post a selfie, you could get negative
comments, there are many cyber-bullies out there.
9. If you come across a cyber-bully, stand up to him/her, don't let the things they say frighten you. Do report this activity to an adult
10. Bullies are not happy people and they want to scare you
and or make you feel bad. Help them by showing compassion,
they may not get it from anyone else.Think about how good
There is a wealth of information on the net to help improve digital citizenship. I'd like to share a simple acronym that I found online which your students should learn to ask themselves befoe postng on the web. The acronym is THINK....which many people do not do. T...Is it true? H...Is it hurtful? I....Is it illegal? N...Is it Necessary? K...Is it kind?
An instructional technology coordinator, Jay Sonnenberg, in Katy,TX, came up with a wonderful way to teach empathy to his students through the use of cell phone text messaging. He created a "Text it Forward," initiative in which students were to text positive affirmations, and encouraging messages to their friends. This was done through a text messaging service called "Remind." As you can well imagine this worked like a charm bringing everyone closer and created a more caring environment. This is what Sonnenberg said about the program, "It really helps our students see that our entire district is in this together and we have a common goal of being productive members of our online community.” His students created this video that I'd like to share with you.
***************************************************************** Here's a poster that you can use in your classroom to remind your students that they should always strive to be a positive and empathetic digital citizen.
Free! Here's a quick way to focus the class before a session of independent reading or writing. The Reading Record-Status of the Class sheet helps you track student independent reading whenever you'd like. It's part of my larger Reading Response Logs Unit. I use the Status Check twice a week as a motivator and a reminder that reading is expected and it matters. It helps me record novels a student has completed, and it helps me pay attention to those struggling readers who may need some modification. The Reading Record-Status of the Class Sheet is perfect for the homeschooler or any grade level requiring independent reading. I hope you'll rate this product. Enjoy!
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by Elementary Music Teacher Pre-Kindergarten - 8th Grade
This is a FREE set of 4 original digital paper designs. They are chevron and striped prints in primary colors. Perfect for classroom binders, smartboard presentations, bulletin boards and scrapbooking!
This is a great mini unit to teach your kids about Presidents Day. Read and learn about some of the most famous presidents, with a focus on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Included in this unit: *President Mini-Book (could be printed four to a page by customizing and printing multiple pages per sheet. Once cut, staple at the top.) *Washington & Lincoln Fact worksheet~2 each *Washington Web *Lincoln Web *President Venn Diagram *When I become president writing *What does the president do? writing
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Elapsed Time: Write and Wipe cards are designed to give students practice using a number line model to determine the elapsed time. Aligns to CCSS 3.MD.A.1.
This set contains 9 cards and a recording sheet. These cards are great for independent math centers or for earlier finishers.
This activity includes: * Teacher assembly directions * 9 Write and Wipe elapsed time cards * Student recording sheets * Answer key
Aligns to the following standards: CCSS 3.MD.A.1 Virginia Standards of Learning SOL 4.9
by Judith M Darling - Razzle Dazzle Learning 4th - 9th Grade
This is the rubric that I had my students use to self or peer edit their essays. I hope that you will find it useful and that it will make editing a little less difficult for students.
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FREE Winter NO PREP Printables: These FREE Winter Math and Literacy Printables are samples from my January NO PREP Printables packet. The pages included, however, may be considered bonus pages, as they have been changed to not be exactly like the ones in the January set. My NO PREP printables are designed to meet and review the Common Core State Standards for first and second grades while providing your kids with fun and meaningful activities. Just print and go!
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