Items filtered by date: November 2012

Learning Numbers Can Be "Snow" Much Fun!

Snowman number puzzles is a really fun way for students to review the various ways to identify numbers as well as learn number words.

Make several sets and have students choose a partner and play "Speed" games to see who can assemble the puzzles the quickest.

Run off the set that ='s a student's age and have them make a keepsake when they glue the pieces together and attach their photo to a red heart.

The 37-page packet includes:

• Blank templates for you to make higher numbers or upper and lowercase alphabet matching snowmen as well as dream up other games.
• A spinner and directions + tips for more games and activities
• 20 number and word cards  to play Memory Match games + covers to make an Itty Bitty snowman counting booklet.
• 11 snowman number and math skill sheets that work on counting by 1's, 2's, 3's, 5's and 10's, as well as reviewing upper and lowercase letters, + blank templates to make up more difficult "What comes next?" or "What's Missing?" skill sheets.
• and a certificate of praise.

Click on the link to view/download the Number Puzzle Snowman packet.

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"Live in such a way, that if someone would tell a lie about you, no one would believe it." -Unknown

Let's Escape Today Through The Wonders Of Technology!

A huge shout out and big CONGRATULATIONS to my twin Kathie, for launching her inspirational website frompapagod.com

This is a pix of her and I playing in the snow when we were little.

If you're looking for comfort via lovely scripture-based poetry, that will help you through another day, click on the link and check it out.

For you Christian ed teachers and home school parents out there, Kathie has Tiny Tales. 

My favorite is The Mysterious Light House story.

Download or print anything for FREE.

The moving photographs and pictures on her site are simply amazing!

A must see to believe it.

I hope you enjoy your adventure, or as Kathie calls it "a wonderful journey" through the pages of  frompapagod.com

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"The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy 2013!

As with yesterday’s blog article, I wanted to post 2 more writing activities for the New Year.  My Y5’s LOVED trace and write activities.  Being able to 1^st trace the words or sentences made it easier to then write them on their own.

They felt empowered and self-esteem was built.  I’ve made trace and writes for each month.  They are a terrific writing center activity that can easily be accomplished in a few minutes.

Because these involve the New Year, this would also be a nice extension for your calendar time. Click on the link to view/download New Year Trace & Writes.

Making class books is a fun way to get students excited about writing.  You also have an opportunity to review such Common Core Standards as reading right to left, and from the top down.

I also point out to my students that the first word is capitalized, and in this case, ask them to point out what other words are capitalized and why.

Be sure to point out that there are spaces between the words and that each sentence ends with appropriate punctuation.

You can make 3 different class books using these 3 writing prompts, or combine them into one big booklet. Having students glue their school photo to the page makes the booklet more of a keepsake, as well as helps identify the writer.

You can also have students sign their name to their illustration as they are an artist as well.

When everyone is done, collate the book and then read it to your class, or have each individual student read and share their page when you come to it.

Click on the link to view/download New Year Class Books. Pinch & Pokes are a great way to help students gain finger strength.  Use a large tack or golf tee.

Students lie on their tummies on a carpet, to increase upper body strength, and poke a hole in each dot. This is another fun way to help students learn that you are in a new year.

Click on the link to view/download the 2013 Pinch & Poke New Year activity.

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“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom, but rather, leads you to the threshold of your mind.” –Kahlil Gibran

Ring In The New Year With Writing!

Are you looking for a few New Year’s activities to do with your students when they come back from break?

A Venn diagram is a terrific way to have students compare and contrast.

They are a great precursor for writing prompts to help students organize their thoughts too.

Click on the link to view/download the New Year’s Venn diagram.

Graphic organizers are also a huge asset in helping students get down to the business of writing.

Children enjoy the easy task of jotting down ideas in the various boxes.

What a fun way to jump-start a New Year’s writing prompt.

Click on the link to view/download the New Year’s Graphic Organizer.

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"If we succeed in giving the love of learning, the learning itself is sure to follow." -Sir John Lubbock

7 pages:  A Venn diagram is a terrific way to have students compare and contrast. They are a great precursor for writing prompts to help students organize their thoughts too.  Here are 7 with a New Year theme.

Just wanted to take a moment today, to wish all of my visitor friends a very Merry Christmas from my hearth and home to yours!

I hope you are surrounded by everyone and everything you love the most, and that you feel very healthy, happy and blessed!

Our Savior, Light Of The World   "Rejoicing, we tell the Nativity story.  When the Light of the World came in brilliance and glory. But still we remember there is more to be told—His great sacrifice that was yet to unfold.  For His mission as Savior could not be complete  Until heavy nails pierced His hands and His feet.  So may we recall both the gift of His birth,  And the gift of salvation He gave to all  on earth."   -Lisa O. Engelhardt