Letter/Word Jumble for Grades 1–4 Directions: You will be able to use this activity frequently for many topics or subjects. It’s fun and engaging, and kids will enjoy it every time. Punch out all of the letters in your Ready Letters® package(s). Laminate the letters to add durability for frequent use. Affix one magnet to … Read more
Crossword Fun Directions: You will be able to use this activity frequently for many topics or subjects. It’s fun and engaging, and kids will enjoy it every time. Cut the squares out of the calendar so that you have a total of 42 squares. Cut self-adhesive flat magnets into small pieces and affix to two … Read more
Rarin’ to Reduce!Identifying and writing fractions in simplest form You’ll cause a race to the starting line with this simplifying fractions activity! On chart paper, list simplified fractions such as those shown. Next, give each child a large handful of small different colored manipulatives, such as gram unit cubes, color tiles, or Unifix cubes. Announce … Read more
Directions:To prepare for this activity, find a story that you like and type it into a file on the computer. Then delete selected words, choosing a variety of various parts of speech. Replace each word with a blank line, under which you type the name of the part of speech of the word you removed, … Read more
Look back at the words in bold type. Use clues in the story to figure out the meaning of each word.Write each word on the line next to its meaning._______________ 1. a narrow opening, caused by a split or crack_______________ 2. scattered fragments or remains_______________ 3. questionable; suspect_______________ 4. a hollowing or carving out_______________ 5. … Read more
Listen & Say Series • Each book focuses on a single commonly misarticulated phoneme including: /l/, /r/, /s/, /ch/, /th/, /sh/, /f/, /k/, /g/, /v/, and /j/.• Books and captivating audio CDs enhance individual lessons, group sessions and independent listening centers.• Target sounds are highlighted throughout the stories to provide a visual cue to both … Read more
Recognizing and Using Nouns Activity Fill each of these two baskets with nouns related to the word on the handle. A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing. Fill each of these two baskets with proper nouns. A plural noun names more than one of something. Fill each of these two baskets with … Read more
Play Timing Rhyming with one or more people in your group. Here’s how:You’ll need a timer and a list of consonant blend word endings.One player says an ending, such as mp. The next player says as many rhyming words as she or he can in one minute. Each word counts as one point. The person … Read more
Of course, this kind of focus and ease with change is not easy to teach. Some of us may actually dread transitions because children can lose control and focus. I remember as a new teacher having moments when I thought I would never regain the children’s attention. That’s when I discovered that singing a song, … Read more
Set-Up Tape the file folders together using double-sided tape. Tape large flower accents to the inside of the folder. Write an entry word on each. Attach two small pieces of hook-and-loop tape (loop side) to the petals of each large flower accent. On the mini flower accents, write the synonyms and antonyms of each entry … Read more
Procedure:Sing the Apple Annie song on page 22. Review with the children that Annie Apple likes apples. Explain they will pretend to pick apples from Annie’s tree. Pass a mat, unifex cubes (apples) and container to children. Explain the cubes are apples. Place them in the tree. The bowl is the apple basket. Place it … Read more
Simple Sliders Activity Directions: Build these sliders as a means for each student to respond to questions you ask. Set aside one Bolder Borders® panel for each student (a pack contains 12 panels). Or, use one panel for an interactive wall mounted display. For each slider, cut a piece of construction paper 3″ wide and … Read more
Play the “Mr. Pencil’s ABC’s” song for the students to march back to their tables. Have the students ask their parents or guardians to help find one item around the house beginning with the same first letter and sound as the letter in the students’ names. (Ex: Greg’s grapes, Catherine’s cap, etc.) Language Development: Oral … Read more
Bulletin Board Trimmer Bookmarks Activity for Grades 1-4 Directions: Your students will have fun making their own bookmarks to track their reading or to share as gifts. Measure and cut borders into 7.5″ lengths. Basic bookmarks Decorate the front of the border (checkerboard side) with a saying, your name, stickers, and other embellishments to personalize … Read more
Jim’s world fell apart one day in 1978. His father lost his job and had to sell the family home. The Carreys all took jobs at a tire-rim factory. Jim’s “fun times” came to an end. He soon found himself exhausted after sweeping floors all night. Jim remembers, “All I wanted was sleep after pulling … Read more
This book is organized into three sections:I. All About Reports describes the different types of reports and their purposes. It teaches the components needed to write an effective report.II. Writing Reports teaches the writing process steps or prewriting, drafting, editing, and publishing. It gives practice researching, documenting, and analyzing data. This section also allows the … Read more
What Is Persuasive Writing? Persuasive writing can be powerful. It can make a difference in the way the world works and the way people think. Thomas Jefferson used persuasive writing in the Declaration of Independence. He gave reasons why the American colonies should be free from England’s rule. Martin Luther King, Jr., used persuasive writing … Read more
AFTER READING Have children summarize the story. Help them use the table of contents to organize their retelling. Ask volunteers to share what they most admire about Gail Devers. Response ActivitiesFuture Olympic StarsMaterials: paper, pencilHave children write about a sport for which they would like to win an Olympic gold medal. Ask them to illustrate … Read more
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