Half of Half of HalfGive one child a piece of 11- by 17-inch paper. Have the child fold the sheet in half, cut it apart, then hand the other half to another child. Next, have both children fold their sheets in half again, cut them apart, and hand the other halves to other children. Have … Read more
Letter Crowns Directions: Provide one trimmer strip for each child. Cut for them, or have the students cut the trimmer strip to the circumference of their heads plus one inch. You may laminate the strips for added durability. Cut the overhead transparencies into 1″ x 41⁄4″ pieces. Tape one of the clear transparency pieces to … Read more
American History The Americas attracted Europeans, they brought enslaved Africans to their colonies, and Europeans struggled for control of North America and the Caribbean. GeographyUsing geographic representations, including maps and globes, to acquire, process, and report information should be understood. Links to Reading/Language ArtsComprehension Cause and EffectVocabulary Using “Finish the Idea” RoutinesPhonics/Word Study r-controlled vowels/Homographs … Read more
Celebrity Spinners Getting Started Depending on the grade level you’re teaching, you may want to cut out the disks using an Exacto knife prior to beginning this activity. How-Tos Give each student a manila folder and a copy of the template on page 28. Students should use a pencil and ruler to draw a line … Read more
Keep the theme going: T-38948 Primary Reading Learning Charts Combo PackT-33002 ABCs & 123s Sticker PackT-24010 Spellominoes® Challenge Cards®T-53014 Word Families Skill Drill Flash CardsT-58007 Rhyming Match Me® CardsT-36009 Rhyming Fun-to-Know® PuzzlesT-6067 Rhyming BingoT-76005 Chip-O!® Learning Game
Letters From the Alamo This site contains actual letters from two lesser-known defenders of the Alamo: William Carey and Micajah Autrey. Read their biographies and letters to understand more about the men who fought in the Texan Revolution. Imagine that you are a volunteer in the Texas army, writing home to family members or friends. … Read more
Lambeosaurus Connect the dots from 0-50 Lambeosaurus(lam-bee-oh-sor-uhss)Named after: Canadian paleontologist Lawrence Morris LambeLength: 50 feet Time: Late Cretaceous, 72 million years agoDiet: Plants
Located in the southeast corner of the state on the Mississippi River, New Madrid was named for Madrid, Spain. In the early part of the nineteenth century it was a prosperous community and considered an important landing between the Ohio River and Natchez, Mississippi. The people living in New Madrid were well aware of the … Read more
Keep the theme Monthly & Seasonal Headers going: T-8709 Birthday Festival Mini Bulletin Board SetT-10919 Birthday Best Classic Accents® Variety PackT-10907 Star Smiles Classic Accents® Variety PackT-92325 Star Celebration Terrific Trimmers®T-69039 Blue Fizz Desk Toppers® Name PlatesT-72345 Blue Fizz Note Pads
This is page 41 from GGA118 Light Up Their Minds-Math.
AFTER READING Return to the chart made in Before Reading. Ask volunteers to add other reasons that animals are in danger. Response ActivitiesAnimal Letter CampaignMaterials: paper, pencil, copies of Animals in DangerHave pairs of children choose one animal from the book. Then have them write a letter to one of the organizations listed on page … Read more
Vermont “Jography” Word Search Vermont Jography Table of Contents What is “Jography”? – 4Some Down-To-Earth Reasons to Know Your “Jography” – 5“Jography” Word Search – 6“Jography” Comes in All Flavors! – 7Our State from A-To-Z! – 8A-Maze-ing Capital! – 9The Great Escape! – 10Over the River and Through the Woods! – 11State Borders – 12A … Read more
SCHOOL DAYS Table of Contents SEPTEMBERSchool Days (Number 1) – 2School Supplies (Number 1) – 3Frisky Squirrels (Number 2) – 4Autumn Leaves (Number 2) – 5Backpack Delights (Number 3) – 6Lunch Time! (Number 3) – 7 OCTOBERFarmer’s Crops (Number 4) – 8Plowing Fields (Number 4) – 9Scarecrow’s Garden (Number 5) – 10Garden Tools (Number 5) … Read more
Yellow fadeless paper, double-stick tape, 12″ cardboard circles, rock and mineral samples, and books on rocks and minerals. Keep the theme going: T-80009 Rocks Discovery ™ TrimmersT-80006 Agate Discovery™ TrimmersT-81401 You Rock! Discovery™ Recognition Awards
Word Builder Bears Game Directions Object: Be the first player to make words with all of the rimes in your hand. Deal seven rime bears to each player. Place onset bears face down in the center and turn one over to start a discard pile. Decide which player goes first. That player may choose to … Read more
AFTER READING Have students tell which landform they find the most interesting and explain why they chose it. You may wish to distribute copies of the Comprehension Master on p. 46. Vocabulary Activity: Draw the MeaningMaterials: glossary words, colored pencils or markersHave students select 6–8 words from the glossary that they can depict in a … Read more
Teachers can use the Key Classic Accents® to represent each word family as well as words learned within each family. Students can use the Key Mini Accents to create their word family key-ring practice packs. The key-ring practice pack serves as an easy way to study weekly spelling words at school or at home. Students … Read more
Fadeless paper, double-stick tape, hook and loop dots, dowels, yellow cellophane, fiberfill, and clothespins. Keep the theme going: T-69038 Lively Leaves Desk Toppers® Name PlatesT-68001 Fall Leaves Name TagsT-72309 Four Seasons Note PadT-73330 Lively Leaves Incentive ChartT-580 Seasons and Holidays Stinky Stickers® Variety Pack
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