tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19548096337072486942023-01-15T02:23:33.386-08:00Terri's Teaching TreasuresClassroom resources and teaching tips - Terri's shares with you what she is doing with her elementary school students and the resources she has created. Ideal for teachers in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade classrooms. Terri's Teaching Treasures all subject areas and provides many free teaching resources. Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-69299661918321087562022-12-28T17:41:00.001-08:002022-12-28T17:41:18.289-08:00Free Multiplication Facts Activities<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Fredoka One; font-weight: normal;">Should your students memorize the multiplication facts?</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is the question that many teachers and parents ask every year. I am a firm believer that students should know their multiplication facts but I am also adamant that repeated multiplication drills are not the way to do it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0keEXynuAk50t2IdWFKM-CZTyH3aw-dD6p5I2xyVqQhY7a4s5bgeJVBr450GpVbYITYmeKziy6z6B7O3ycNAjeA3k4JESazyRDIgKGsnfMy1ZnKEPD9M4CTGW0M_INlxl4HVa67O2VT2IkvAyo7ZBO9jtJ-s02gjStSCIo_AJ0-QaBuidPUBYi5Jm/s3774/Multiplication%20Fact%20Searches%20Title%20Image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2411" data-original-width="3774" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0keEXynuAk50t2IdWFKM-CZTyH3aw-dD6p5I2xyVqQhY7a4s5bgeJVBr450GpVbYITYmeKziy6z6B7O3ycNAjeA3k4JESazyRDIgKGsnfMy1ZnKEPD9M4CTGW0M_INlxl4HVa67O2VT2IkvAyo7ZBO9jtJ-s02gjStSCIo_AJ0-QaBuidPUBYi5Jm/w417-h266/Multiplication%20Fact%20Searches%20Title%20Image.png" width="417" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is very helpful to know the multiplication facts to help with more complex concepts such as division, fractions, and ratios.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">However, I think we need to be very cautious of the way we have students reach the ultimate goal of knowing their facts. We should be first taking the time to teach the "how and why" so we are not promoting memorizing without understanding. <br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Memorizing without understanding can very quickly lead to students disliking math and struggling with their mindset. </span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQHkVWCKhVSndRHnZuk_3ivwM4qPyV8DqB73bVoSQxKz6BRoBtj3nUWm7TtvbSo8fYcUcdgIm_ghRunBw4Hswccq4bUGyr6yTa3e1JQFxAJhMGZ-nAqFvjDqwnuPxQbChMzd89C4oHDmQUFRQPWvhSJa_yval-HPSOFDvkF4oQXyYa9iaaEkcTLajI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQHkVWCKhVSndRHnZuk_3ivwM4qPyV8DqB73bVoSQxKz6BRoBtj3nUWm7TtvbSo8fYcUcdgIm_ghRunBw4Hswccq4bUGyr6yTa3e1JQFxAJhMGZ-nAqFvjDqwnuPxQbChMzd89C4oHDmQUFRQPWvhSJa_yval-HPSOFDvkF4oQXyYa9iaaEkcTLajI" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Also it does not help when students are faced with a problem solving task. They would be use to one way (just knowing) of getting the answer rather than thinking in different ways and trying different strategies.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I am thankful that my curriculum does not insist on student memorizing facts, but rather it focuses on the UNDERSTANDING of a variety of methods to solve equations. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">With that all said, I want to give my students a variety of (and more exposure to) activities that they use multiplication to complete. With exposure, and deeper thinking, it is inevitable that they will start to recall facts quicker. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOAhRF5Jm8-2_2NokOmVDsfiJgrotlMmICfWFqGM73_gFyxz79CI2JPk3jng9nMCzML61XPs98Is0cSebgfLlCm55rqpO2kIKXGDfwhV71mc1_LgwMM1BQLfARRMt2PB5oc7oSXDOPCLwUuchMWa6Hu78EJ5BRdCsSnqqG4NThY0cuwAO8MJRJHP8/s7360/cute-little-boy-and-girl-in-front-of-a-big-blackboard-studio-shot-on-black-background-SBI-305166330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4912" data-original-width="7360" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOAhRF5Jm8-2_2NokOmVDsfiJgrotlMmICfWFqGM73_gFyxz79CI2JPk3jng9nMCzML61XPs98Is0cSebgfLlCm55rqpO2kIKXGDfwhV71mc1_LgwMM1BQLfARRMt2PB5oc7oSXDOPCLwUuchMWa6Hu78EJ5BRdCsSnqqG4NThY0cuwAO8MJRJHP8/s320/cute-little-boy-and-girl-in-front-of-a-big-blackboard-studio-shot-on-black-background-SBI-305166330.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Great ... lots of activities means more time searching for ideas or making complicated centers. I'm here to help you with that and make your prep a lot easier!</span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Fredoka One; font-size: large;">Planning done for you!</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17rL1bRWVCVQg7-WDtGCLwyK2bfS2Tb8y/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank">3 FREE pages</a></b> for your students that only require you to print and hand out. That doesn't take much time does it?!! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSzAHLKvYnt1mG_D6egQJqUuKRKxRrGeVXM8s0exD_wVy9Xkx2bKd3DwGuZ3-UD4Bvb0uLZLdSKlI5_99bNdv-RCFs8vrO6C9iWuAvSndUk0H2W9SLunpzI7hpV_cdTXWTMYIKfVSyAdeUtPlFPfK7kpYfM_HaTm8sv4Jf-AVbUNjsYg5_UYo4N6d/s756/multiplication%20search%20photo%201%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSzAHLKvYnt1mG_D6egQJqUuKRKxRrGeVXM8s0exD_wVy9Xkx2bKd3DwGuZ3-UD4Bvb0uLZLdSKlI5_99bNdv-RCFs8vrO6C9iWuAvSndUk0H2W9SLunpzI7hpV_cdTXWTMYIKfVSyAdeUtPlFPfK7kpYfM_HaTm8sv4Jf-AVbUNjsYg5_UYo4N6d/s320/multiplication%20search%20photo%201%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">My students love these types of activities because they can use any strategy they like to solve the equations and they get to solve a puzzle. </span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Fredoka One; font-size: large;">Need to differentiate?</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">Included are 3 levels of work to help with any differentiation you may need.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFw5Xl0IB3fMF2_4ep5hBvEUwbWPDcndHQBKQ-DItpJFWqkvArHGl3j1ZOY7sV82Lb422j4vyqOfhuHYVIxmnt0yDnubjNsMNnUzuIj_mRo0A0FAwaZltJDZWK-2dXoxefpbkk0nevUNCOauxBm3JJho6VTCnDodOld-bYpKxADpmkKWCpn_UzYY6M/s756/multiplication%20search%20photo%204%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFw5Xl0IB3fMF2_4ep5hBvEUwbWPDcndHQBKQ-DItpJFWqkvArHGl3j1ZOY7sV82Lb422j4vyqOfhuHYVIxmnt0yDnubjNsMNnUzuIj_mRo0A0FAwaZltJDZWK-2dXoxefpbkk0nevUNCOauxBm3JJho6VTCnDodOld-bYpKxADpmkKWCpn_UzYY6M/s320/multiplication%20search%20photo%204%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">You can start your entire class on the same page or if some student need more/less time you can give them the page that suites their needs best. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShtXsrNSNi8CcR9C9e6UdrUOAkrRha4JQ0qwMMrHGQopkp-uOp3k6XTBu2JcH06UvfhMF6GjiZGJP8mpnTBJfDBUL5lXmZQbjjrgHP1lVxViIqh2zumKMvavx0uHLoStUWm43VpB9tC1b_D8IZOYsMvO1ZUYvpZdpNczzlwSwVYBp1axfrbPKzMi7/s756/multiplication%20search%20photo%202%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShtXsrNSNi8CcR9C9e6UdrUOAkrRha4JQ0qwMMrHGQopkp-uOp3k6XTBu2JcH06UvfhMF6GjiZGJP8mpnTBJfDBUL5lXmZQbjjrgHP1lVxViIqh2zumKMvavx0uHLoStUWm43VpB9tC1b_D8IZOYsMvO1ZUYvpZdpNczzlwSwVYBp1axfrbPKzMi7/s320/multiplication%20search%20photo%202%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Fredoka One";"><span style="font-size: large;">Stretch them out for less planning time.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Each of these has completely different equations so you can use all of them for 3 different math sessions or throw them in plastic sheet protectors and use them with your Math centers. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17rL1bRWVCVQg7-WDtGCLwyK2bfS2Tb8y/view?usp=share_link" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="244" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGi9HwGPF7UPkhHYOhU7HIjkxGgv2WXtttTuGG18ET-2muTiaVpJGbYt_xhSUiWJYDkfvUn3uZwPu3Fkd0U24uUvDAzSHH6tdXYCmbJlNmoUu7ldGbB530svihbHMFrmf30u4JE_eX9Cm1DoqkoIsHTrQHDhctYtJdYHuIEpow44UKGXJWU9fFqC1/s1600/download%20now%20button.png" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Remember to <u>have fun</u> with your students while they learn math. Math is one of the most disliked subjects in school and this is usually because of the thought that we must compete with our classmates or that we cannot memorize things quickly. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My goal is to help teachers, help their students to change their math mindsets.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFq8a07djHDjrINx7ip_TWReEEC_tE-T-9FXouri4i7qdaDAK1fK0UgoXF6gJNMzgKjip9wZyQVzZqoJM8Spw2tPUqbq-j3lSTcsy4fZY1DvHlkjhhoWbwGYuR9kNqjFsjV1pM90AR_ro82-wEma4Y2Kx0JaGjLGSs-eEmg_ExCdgLLA8-_vYgw6SL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="298" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFq8a07djHDjrINx7ip_TWReEEC_tE-T-9FXouri4i7qdaDAK1fK0UgoXF6gJNMzgKjip9wZyQVzZqoJM8Spw2tPUqbq-j3lSTcsy4fZY1DvHlkjhhoWbwGYuR9kNqjFsjV1pM90AR_ro82-wEma4Y2Kx0JaGjLGSs-eEmg_ExCdgLLA8-_vYgw6SL" width="238" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">We can do this together one lesson and one activity at a time. Celebrate mistakes and take the pressure off your students to do things quickly. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoR4DPTkJch261mnoavyU9mj3kw84NqJxFOexRAYOAzUtoClrBWkZUjLovFXFcVKG8GMlanGbru4D7VNmQ8ZCol8TD9-pOaFpmNuP_56RgRrDQ_5CaID7QkGaK2OiqNHfOpvyx7Za5jJdyYkJ6Gt3_uvjCvj0vCdjWUibdKcm0_xGqAKRvDcJInZo5/s86/terri%20signature%20small.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="86" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoR4DPTkJch261mnoavyU9mj3kw84NqJxFOexRAYOAzUtoClrBWkZUjLovFXFcVKG8GMlanGbru4D7VNmQ8ZCol8TD9-pOaFpmNuP_56RgRrDQ_5CaID7QkGaK2OiqNHfOpvyx7Za5jJdyYkJ6Gt3_uvjCvj0vCdjWUibdKcm0_xGqAKRvDcJInZo5/s1600/terri%20signature%20small.png" width="86" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-41391875703389343202022-08-13T14:57:00.000-07:002022-08-13T14:57:50.253-07:00The Benefits of Using Printable Student Planners<p><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Do you want to help your students work on their organization skills and at the same time open up communication with families? I have the answer for you... </span></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2022-2023-Editable-Student-Planner-Printable-FREE-Updates-for-LIFE-2008653?utm_source=TTT%20Blog&utm_campaign=Student%20Planner%20Post" target="_blank">STUDENT PLANNERS</a></span></h1><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19WDL1dPkUGrEW4VoHkOXS9KkzRX2eyJYLZqDnKMllOFTPcdpCCXHkTcFOp16hy656lE4x_udWWqzu9vKRaEhLDFUfL8gX2zxZWQadTzuzm22o0C1N2yGfEiXyqs_s-5L-3J2cyjkNA-uDcDYSB8ur88s4A1AMFpuyxbVk03XB8YCLMRT8YGzpOWs/s756/student%20planner%20cover%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19WDL1dPkUGrEW4VoHkOXS9KkzRX2eyJYLZqDnKMllOFTPcdpCCXHkTcFOp16hy656lE4x_udWWqzu9vKRaEhLDFUfL8gX2zxZWQadTzuzm22o0C1N2yGfEiXyqs_s-5L-3J2cyjkNA-uDcDYSB8ur88s4A1AMFpuyxbVk03XB8YCLMRT8YGzpOWs/s320/student%20planner%20cover%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Over the years I have always had my students use a planner, daily, and I have notice many benefits of them. These benefits only come when the use of planner is routine and predictable. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are my <u>top 5 benefits</u> (the last 2 are the BIGGEST ones) of weekly student planners.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">1)<u> Tracking Goals:</u></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNewbzxoJv3NHb4iIO_ot8mqP-Du3W8q2uDCpaFG4wiNVJFqy84nXYgbfoYddZcC_ns_frnCI2QrjfkeaabOH5rQxZiHmSThmsVe7Jt8LGaiNtqQc3MSSfKdB2FHPU2NGRRtYR8wOO9qWaHcsTguMnqhsvp9MGCjgtDC1G0Qh_FUo5U1xxe2mCl6gA/s756/student%20planners%20to%20track%20goals%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNewbzxoJv3NHb4iIO_ot8mqP-Du3W8q2uDCpaFG4wiNVJFqy84nXYgbfoYddZcC_ns_frnCI2QrjfkeaabOH5rQxZiHmSThmsVe7Jt8LGaiNtqQc3MSSfKdB2FHPU2NGRRtYR8wOO9qWaHcsTguMnqhsvp9MGCjgtDC1G0Qh_FUo5U1xxe2mCl6gA/w200-h200/student%20planners%20to%20track%20goals%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="200" /></a></div></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">A printable planner is the perfect place for students to track their goals. These goals can be directly related to academics or to do with their extracurricular lives. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Having a place to jot down the goals and to look back and see how they are doing </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(and make adjustments if needed)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> is a great life skill for students to start doing at a young age. The younger the students are the more guidance they will need.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">By putting goals and progress in the planner, students will be able to share them with teachers and family members without having to remember them or write them in more than 1 place.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">2) <u>Habit Building:</u> </span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiir2hmA5221CfZaAC7Rkj9goFXT8oPzMbF3QGHae5FqVl_YLcJqPwXeh8hOrlWCZ9zN1AcR4xV5CpzbGqueD1H5z6j_hs9ETprJ-E6yBNGjh0bwU2vh-SVfRE6v8vFQYIPw1HeROMf36Snhm1iJvmcoMyZtj6NuE5nWVcFsU3xQ7x4_d2EKYP2Wa4f/s756/Habit%20Building%20using%20printable%20student%20planners%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiir2hmA5221CfZaAC7Rkj9goFXT8oPzMbF3QGHae5FqVl_YLcJqPwXeh8hOrlWCZ9zN1AcR4xV5CpzbGqueD1H5z6j_hs9ETprJ-E6yBNGjh0bwU2vh-SVfRE6v8vFQYIPw1HeROMf36Snhm1iJvmcoMyZtj6NuE5nWVcFsU3xQ7x4_d2EKYP2Wa4f/w200-h200/Habit%20Building%20using%20printable%20student%20planners%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">When teachers have students take the time to write in a planner each day they are helping students build healthy habits for future academic/work/life success. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As students move on in their education and they are having stricter due dates or more assigments, it is imperative to their success that they have some sort of planning organizational skills. <i>Let's start building this habit early.</i></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">3) <u>Improves Student Responsibility:</u></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zjuM_df_pqdBkVsQzlO6qySDvLHQVYVtoel-BM86hrV5eSP3Lt56Eh6wL2H57VdqcWk6_kqVVKRVuUSZMqTZcukkExBL0jyzhuWwnoKV4_VJBV4J0w0YXZNWpiDew2Ui_TQYQv1rgRfs97vNnje6UT_nlAWm_bNUZONp4D4H5DxwRmNN4ZNtZ4dE/s756/student%20planner%20to%20help%20with%20responsibility%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zjuM_df_pqdBkVsQzlO6qySDvLHQVYVtoel-BM86hrV5eSP3Lt56Eh6wL2H57VdqcWk6_kqVVKRVuUSZMqTZcukkExBL0jyzhuWwnoKV4_VJBV4J0w0YXZNWpiDew2Ui_TQYQv1rgRfs97vNnje6UT_nlAWm_bNUZONp4D4H5DxwRmNN4ZNtZ4dE/w200-h200/student%20planner%20to%20help%20with%20responsibility%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">It is important that we start allowing students to take ownership for their learning and success. One of those ways is to give them the small task of taking care of their planner and using it daily.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My students are responsible for bringing it back and forth from home and school everyday. Of course, they are not perfect </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(who is?)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> and will need some help with this. No one is innately born to do these things so teaching and patience is required.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I do get those students that say "My mom forgot to put my planner in my backpack." I then remind them that it is not their mom's responsiblity to keep track of the planner but it is theirs."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the beginning of the year, I have family members help students write down important events or extra curricular activities in the planner so students can use these reminders to help them plan around. If they know they have baseball practice 3x a week, they can use that information to determine when they will have time to complete homework, get forms signed, or practice skills. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSZvRUzptTgeSqO3mL0OohlcSqB_O0T9v8ihAVwovUDp7d1pSLyLEmfTlXEbo6M7xSyUNPJtAp_d5EfuwF0dE0ZwhzQVlU8JtpvSRXR3Hk2vXxQbLbBbOaZ_AmQeomKaOk-JmUYpG_UBrMIwo-TWs9rJd7TWMNfLO4avkh7JqZZQmMVi4Q-aWfy0X/s756/student%20planner%20monthly%20calendar%202a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSZvRUzptTgeSqO3mL0OohlcSqB_O0T9v8ihAVwovUDp7d1pSLyLEmfTlXEbo6M7xSyUNPJtAp_d5EfuwF0dE0ZwhzQVlU8JtpvSRXR3Hk2vXxQbLbBbOaZ_AmQeomKaOk-JmUYpG_UBrMIwo-TWs9rJd7TWMNfLO4avkh7JqZZQmMVi4Q-aWfy0X/s320/student%20planner%20monthly%20calendar%202a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Some years, I include a reading log in the planner and it is the student's responsiblity to fill out the entries each time they read. I don't get parents to sign them so it is solely a student task. One more smaller task to build responsibility. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">4.) <u>Building Organization Skills:</u></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkoGWsBc8B_Ifj1USPedcGJek3KtxJZjKLMJSD4v4oUbUAbgYHz0s9Pl284zFD9MznqHoWnU-pcMbv72KuKuM3O2Ppu4M9bgMa-6N-vBdJzzXGmljHiO--Tk_Wb1jTsp1IWV8z385bcrRTiMkHTDmdz7DcisLwbevjB9fENNM9ecJ1Slan-RHp9vz/s756/student%20planners%20to%20help%20with%20organizational%20skills%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkoGWsBc8B_Ifj1USPedcGJek3KtxJZjKLMJSD4v4oUbUAbgYHz0s9Pl284zFD9MznqHoWnU-pcMbv72KuKuM3O2Ppu4M9bgMa-6N-vBdJzzXGmljHiO--Tk_Wb1jTsp1IWV8z385bcrRTiMkHTDmdz7DcisLwbevjB9fENNM9ecJ1Slan-RHp9vz/w200-h200/student%20planners%20to%20help%20with%20organizational%20skills%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">As I've mentioned, organization skills do not come easily to students and they need a systematic approach to learning these skills. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Every afternoon, we have the same routine of coming back from the gym and then students get out their planners to write in. At the beginning of the year, there are lots of reminders to get the planner and I tell them what to write each day. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Slowly I release that control and they take it upon themselves to decide what is important to write. This cannot be done until they have the skills to know what will help them with organization and planning.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many studies have shown that when students write information down they are more likely to remember it. Great news for those using printable student agendas.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now a days, students have so many commitements with school and extra curricular activities (and work when older) that staying organized is an important life skill.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">5.) <u>Communication Tool:</u></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">To me this is the <i>most beneficial</i> part of using student planners, especially in elementary school.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Parents and teachers have busy lives and do not always have the time to make a phone call or send an email.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In my planner I have a place for home-school communications where notes can be sent back and forth. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The notes usually consist of reminders of appointments, notes about stuff sent back to school, happy notes about the student, etc.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIIWqo0ZHzudVpUI4ISsdtKI0nxt0DCGSDZE687g2LmFfCV02bKwGeDZiSUU5Odiuo_0Hmx0dwsZ817xpb4755nFy_qGg7-xXoqxe-p2gmZI1KD9PhriYEVKG3U_DDnn0_i8smhAkPh1hjKNGtxh40Kmur6PekeLVYk7dhQGUsvccAnRtzTSgej1V/s756/student%20planner%20parent%20communication%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIIWqo0ZHzudVpUI4ISsdtKI0nxt0DCGSDZE687g2LmFfCV02bKwGeDZiSUU5Odiuo_0Hmx0dwsZ817xpb4755nFy_qGg7-xXoqxe-p2gmZI1KD9PhriYEVKG3U_DDnn0_i8smhAkPh1hjKNGtxh40Kmur6PekeLVYk7dhQGUsvccAnRtzTSgej1V/w320-h320/student%20planner%20parent%20communication%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If I am using this space as a daily check in on student behaviours, those are always agreed up before hand at a phone or in-person meeting. It is important to me that the planner does not become a place of negative messages. No student is going to remember their planner book if they know it will only be filled with negativity. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Here's the Printable Student Planner I Use!</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">Included are yearly, monthly, and weekly calendar pages that you can use how you see fit.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJ8Nc8NEQqDxYYcz26zKkX-2a_c6pt2dBPS_DTFjZI-mkhBRfgW3VUt1B_7v3vfUn_UXup3nHWMSXqOscdvnWPwO9oLWSpZ7hNFMoY_sP3a7Eif5AArU-cgyqHuT2JuEjbMAp3SV6NqYQajTciHyChS5wpwa1XZB8HqZB5LSLBzLlUEOgteoOVdGO/s756/Slide4.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJ8Nc8NEQqDxYYcz26zKkX-2a_c6pt2dBPS_DTFjZI-mkhBRfgW3VUt1B_7v3vfUn_UXup3nHWMSXqOscdvnWPwO9oLWSpZ7hNFMoY_sP3a7Eif5AArU-cgyqHuT2JuEjbMAp3SV6NqYQajTciHyChS5wpwa1XZB8HqZB5LSLBzLlUEOgteoOVdGO/s320/Slide4.PNG" width="320" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">If there are specific school events, holidays, etc that you know of before you print the monthly planner pages, those can all be added beforehand with the editable pages. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xR8fFGj6IrYhURklhEu7_1nG7kqGjRjUOav7z1RWm3Uepi1qNvD-gUnL7lImtu8VHH90Tk3oBF0-VHom2sV7xfpi3Q0b5aRd2jUvuj1A1OoCwpK2KIXwmr3ORlDwBoYPWC8DCevP3QHh8l57xGOYhuKK4MsoXiYGhvMmENBK9Wcsvm2CKDDHQqcQ/s756/student%20planner%20monthly%20calendar%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xR8fFGj6IrYhURklhEu7_1nG7kqGjRjUOav7z1RWm3Uepi1qNvD-gUnL7lImtu8VHH90Tk3oBF0-VHom2sV7xfpi3Q0b5aRd2jUvuj1A1OoCwpK2KIXwmr3ORlDwBoYPWC8DCevP3QHh8l57xGOYhuKK4MsoXiYGhvMmENBK9Wcsvm2CKDDHQqcQ/s320/student%20planner%20monthly%20calendar%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Academic Planner Features:</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">An added bonus to <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2022-2023-Editable-Student-Planner-Printable-FREE-Updates-for-LIFE-2008653?utm_source=TTT%20Blog&utm_campaign=Student%20Planner%20Post" target="_blank">the planner</a> I use with my students is that it includes reference tools that student can use throughout the day or with their homework.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5KmFLHqtF1tcXA43JhWD1X-4_fa3fgMRP3uzPC3rQrIKGJRCMET2EiICVTU8zik_4gF528-tOZsYYYnofkZkNO6QIwQssBN8jEkK0rfxuY8q66RaEvqzFuI28J6W-dHauyL71rXrcZr85FBNkfzg06w0FCeOi1tvO1HG_MEiqZnqEfzocoFAaBKb/s756/printable%20student%20planner%20reference%20pages%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5KmFLHqtF1tcXA43JhWD1X-4_fa3fgMRP3uzPC3rQrIKGJRCMET2EiICVTU8zik_4gF528-tOZsYYYnofkZkNO6QIwQssBN8jEkK0rfxuY8q66RaEvqzFuI28J6W-dHauyL71rXrcZr85FBNkfzg06w0FCeOi1tvO1HG_MEiqZnqEfzocoFAaBKb/s320/printable%20student%20planner%20reference%20pages%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">There are different reference pages to pick from. Primary or Intermediate Math and Canadian or American references.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Students can learn interesting facts about random stuff by looking at the bottom of the weekly planner pages. The facts include everything from planets, to different foods, to animal facts, technology facts, and so much more.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvEoMghDVZeAhf2ZDIJGqhVCYNrabHs6bG4hZBedLavuPET6e_vC7mZ5A2OSzvYJEo6Dz6Hhx_Vr9LqiSyjWRuQ5hvVY_D7DSI-qOqrpdKXGnxdYfuX0ZawpvqBcoUpEpkUpXH-dCLdHBTL2E-OfiTUD-A5SwC9btQ8-E7pFWxbeOAlJNBqpqa9fO/s756/printable%20student%20planner%20fun%20fact%201%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvEoMghDVZeAhf2ZDIJGqhVCYNrabHs6bG4hZBedLavuPET6e_vC7mZ5A2OSzvYJEo6Dz6Hhx_Vr9LqiSyjWRuQ5hvVY_D7DSI-qOqrpdKXGnxdYfuX0ZawpvqBcoUpEpkUpXH-dCLdHBTL2E-OfiTUD-A5SwC9btQ8-E7pFWxbeOAlJNBqpqa9fO/s320/printable%20student%20planner%20fun%20fact%201%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you have your students do spelling there is a place each week to record their words and make a goal for themselves. The times I have not done spelling, I have had students use this place to record interesting, or new, words they find while reading. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOW6Tps8vVc0tBQ8r_vP10H_7tC8_0LLdfqHKb6Fm_s2dlQPjxKe-ntsc44ArghfyksdOs3drncULMPsE6mukyNSu9oQs4gg-ArHzn1MmdUMH4nQYa1_AJg2MGe4I7wh6zNgSTELG6Ad9iJgqjQLdFnueewsgGEuMBk5w6vhYZtyzacNappk6pkgNY/s756/printable%20student%20planner%20spelling%20list%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOW6Tps8vVc0tBQ8r_vP10H_7tC8_0LLdfqHKb6Fm_s2dlQPjxKe-ntsc44ArghfyksdOs3drncULMPsE6mukyNSu9oQs4gg-ArHzn1MmdUMH4nQYa1_AJg2MGe4I7wh6zNgSTELG6Ad9iJgqjQLdFnueewsgGEuMBk5w6vhYZtyzacNappk6pkgNY/s320/printable%20student%20planner%20spelling%20list%201a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Every year I have student that I taught the previous year (yay for split grades...lol) and I wanted to change things up for them so I have created multiple covers and designs to use.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These covers are editable so you can personalize with your students' names and even add the school name if you like!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhIpMHlSFY8fYkNsx-4p8BRj-BsQEpNd6e6zOSCTbdAdfGB5tpCqzMNYyz5Mx4EyAcR30g392B-pXhmuJh0HOt6rlgBiPJbf2diJjweInFNPkiaXtbDplRc5nKmTj5jpDG4KagOo6J5QhmAIxR-Fsn5bORKNgkkPKVPrmI7SPBAr3tgJniQ-BZ2ZC/s756/student%20planner%20cover%203a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhIpMHlSFY8fYkNsx-4p8BRj-BsQEpNd6e6zOSCTbdAdfGB5tpCqzMNYyz5Mx4EyAcR30g392B-pXhmuJh0HOt6rlgBiPJbf2diJjweInFNPkiaXtbDplRc5nKmTj5jpDG4KagOo6J5QhmAIxR-Fsn5bORKNgkkPKVPrmI7SPBAr3tgJniQ-BZ2ZC/s320/student%20planner%20cover%203a%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">How to Assemble the Student Planners:</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">After all the pages you want to use are printed out, you have a decision to make on how you want to bind them.</span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">You can laminate the covers and then spiral bind them. Your local stationary store is a great place to do this if you don't have a binding machine.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">You can hole punch them and put them in binders. This may be pretty bulky to bring back and forth to school though.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">You can put them in a 3 prong folder. This is what I personally do.</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: large;">If I have access to the <a href="https://amzn.to/3bOWtUc" target="_blank">plastic folder covers</a> I will get those because they can be easily cleaned. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Inside the folder, I put a <a href="https://amzn.to/3duf5ti" target="_blank">plastic sheet protector</a> to store any notices or loose papers that are going home.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Then go in the cover, reference pages and weekly planner pages. It is beneficial to print off a term at a time so the planner is not too big.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to take a look at how I set mine up, here is a <a href="https://youtu.be/yyM856VJ-K8" target="_blank">quick video</a>. I am not a video expert so this is VERY amateur 😉</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Bonus Feature!</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">If I student happens to lose their planner, it is very easy to just print them off a new one. No having to check to see if the office has extras. No having to collect money from the students for the more expensive planner books. </span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">How to Get the Printable Student Planner:</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">To get the planner or look more closely at all the features, just click the link right here. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2022-2023-Editable-Student-Planner-FREE-Updates-for-LIFE-2008653" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="244" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LVktNhNMqqeSjHpqtc0oUVbIGeM2WBnTFf5YFRgAfMCmGQr5Jb6j13c13C60r3J9CgcH_fwBjY7qy5QxEcAI6PhG0IbDjKggR9h6vlQ984zo7t7tcvMu9bUwvpdnlpaiSgkeSQ4Hou_obsALxkqQkPnNzlUutxd0ohxIRsUPD1tNoyiO6SJEHAqV/s1600/click%20here%20button.png" width="244" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">I Almost Forgot!</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">Oops! I almost forgot to tell you that <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2022-2023-Editable-Student-Planner-Printable-FREE-Updates-for-LIFE-2008653?utm_source=TTT%20Blog&utm_campaign=Student%20Planner%20Post" target="_blank">the student planner</a> is updated EVERY YEAR with new dates (and sometimes new cover designs)!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Purchase it once and you will have it year after year to use with your new students.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8Fa3nr3n-I9Wwb6tu_kiKg21fC1Sn8Iv0dlBWUnmlG0thTUScRHXTJBWVZK0WOZ0PfR6a5y45ks93ywCke7_6j0dsu5JxAhjU3afG1FgUR8VfVPYm3Ny79uih-gP0dhRm9hI8Q6SyldaKjHahTEUoGKMAWeAqc6hcPrKjfmeMaPQGNaDGNqfVWwO/s1500/printable%20student%20planner%20pin%201%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8Fa3nr3n-I9Wwb6tu_kiKg21fC1Sn8Iv0dlBWUnmlG0thTUScRHXTJBWVZK0WOZ0PfR6a5y45ks93ywCke7_6j0dsu5JxAhjU3afG1FgUR8VfVPYm3Ny79uih-gP0dhRm9hI8Q6SyldaKjHahTEUoGKMAWeAqc6hcPrKjfmeMaPQGNaDGNqfVWwO/s320/printable%20student%20planner%20pin%201%20Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures.png" width="213" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to save this post for later, here is an image to pin to your Pinterest boards. </span></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p></span><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I would love to hear in the comments what benefits you have seen in your students from using planners or what features you love to have in your student planners. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJ-ORy-foSwgkdgXK6PkuifRMAsz9kXP7Lf07RpAThYvwuV_dni3xn2D0quoq3K7z-kPEN_sudYrZDYeZo6sfl-iv4BNdt3rOffsdApAOIGRRmuEm9JPAGqB8VM1Hdtev919386ORLyB_Z6GysFjJHAEg_mMU5w5iuUu4gtTjU63bId-272GnrV9k/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJ-ORy-foSwgkdgXK6PkuifRMAsz9kXP7Lf07RpAThYvwuV_dni3xn2D0quoq3K7z-kPEN_sudYrZDYeZo6sfl-iv4BNdt3rOffsdApAOIGRRmuEm9JPAGqB8VM1Hdtev919386ORLyB_Z6GysFjJHAEg_mMU5w5iuUu4gtTjU63bId-272GnrV9k/w86-h60/signature.PNG" width="86" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-2917435471766188212021-10-24T08:00:00.001-07:002021-10-24T08:00:00.205-07:00Free Halloween Addition and Subtraction<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Are you looking for some addition and subtraction practice pages?</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">I love using the holidays as a way to engage students in practicing their math skills. Halloween is my favourite holiday so of course I want to bring it into the classroom.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mPL3uYbM83w/YW9C8UWbWtI/AAAAAAAAK3s/r0XXAF9eDjcBJw2XlwW-6nK2YrB9xk_nQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/free%2Bhalloween%2Badd%2Bsub%2Bpages%2Bfb%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="210" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mPL3uYbM83w/YW9C8UWbWtI/AAAAAAAAK3s/r0XXAF9eDjcBJw2XlwW-6nK2YrB9xk_nQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h210/free%2Bhalloween%2Badd%2Bsub%2Bpages%2Bfb%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These printable Halloween worksheets allow students to practice 4-digit addition and subtraction skills and at the same time decode a fun Halloween riddle.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">All the equations have regrouping in them. The first page focuses on 4-digit addition and the second page focuses on 4-digit subtraction. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxPqxYfor6U/YW9DCtmhfQI/AAAAAAAAK3w/3ieLt0TuDKknVoIUeaXGcLSbBv587XFBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/free%2Bhalloween%2Badd%2Bsub%2Bpages%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxPqxYfor6U/YW9DCtmhfQI/AAAAAAAAK3w/3ieLt0TuDKknVoIUeaXGcLSbBv587XFBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/free%2Bhalloween%2Badd%2Bsub%2Bpages%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I have also included the answer keys to make marking easy for you. Often times, I will even have students mark their own work using the answer keys. Win win for everyone. You get more time to work with students and students feel important for getting to use the answer key.</span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black;">Are you ready to download the FREE worksheets?</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">No need to go anywhere else. Just click the button below and you will instantly have the Halloween worksheets to print. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S2LjIaEnnWJn6T6ENYXfxefBVapg1n_V/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="208" height="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVpY0wL-ECU/YW9DaQqW2wI/AAAAAAAAK34/W1uhyeHzVl8qCDnGj5ScdmK5zyjNaFwVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/click%2Bhere%2Bbutton.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Looking for More Halloween Activities?</span></h3><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-One-Step-Equation-BOOM-Cards-Addition-and-Subtraction-7346474" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFNiFnAdTug/YW9EDrEx21I/AAAAAAAAK4A/cNzyK9HOlbY5yMKciuoLjf0WGxczgqO3QCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/One%2Bstep%2Badd%2Bsub%2Bequations%2BBOOM%2Bcover.png" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">If your students are as obsessed with Boom cards as mine are you will want to check out my latest <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-One-Step-Equation-BOOM-Cards-Addition-and-Subtraction-7346474" target="_blank">Halloween Boom cards</a> which focus on one step equations for addition and subtraction.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These let me students practice adding and subtracting facts to 20 as they find the unknown number in the equations. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g38sQGHV-Uk/YW9FxSASxkI/AAAAAAAAK4I/v94gW76zmXE4T9AYbzzI923XKOJ0fHfqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/eyeball%2Bmath%2Bcenters%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="219" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g38sQGHV-Uk/YW9FxSASxkI/AAAAAAAAK4I/v94gW76zmXE4T9AYbzzI923XKOJ0fHfqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w219-h219/eyeball%2Bmath%2Bcenters%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="219" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do your students need more practice with multiplication facts? These <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Eyeball-Multiplication-Centers-For-Big-Kids-2823098" target="_blank">Ghoulish Multiplication centers</a> are an exciting way to practice multiplication facts!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Included are 2 different math centers using the colourful eyeballs. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers & Happy Halloween,</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="59" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w84-h59/signature.PNG" width="84" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-76425682363501789232021-10-17T17:03:00.000-07:002021-10-17T17:03:39.793-07:00Oil Pastel Printmaking Art Project<p><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Oil Pastel Art Lessons for 3rd - 6th Grade</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Oil pastels are one of the art supplies I love using to teach students about blending colors. They also make excellent supplies for printmaking.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YiRnJX9iXYg/YWx59t0FxLI/AAAAAAAAK14/hfAIgny_um0j8jrNTeUeYUtZsNh5wHJjACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/Oil%2BPastel%2BPrint%2BMaking%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YiRnJX9iXYg/YWx59t0FxLI/AAAAAAAAK14/hfAIgny_um0j8jrNTeUeYUtZsNh5wHJjACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Oil%2BPastel%2BPrint%2BMaking%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you get a <a href="https://amzn.to/30qCzZw" target="_blank">good quality oil pastel</a>, that does not dry too quickly, your students can be in awe when they transfer the pastel to another page. This art lesson is based on just that --- printmaking and color choice.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Images to Use</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">For this post I will be using the Indigenous prints my students completed but you can do this with any images that have a mix of bold black areas and thinner lines as are in these examples. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJosmCHQxNM/YWyAMiX4V1I/AAAAAAAAK3M/FkZ02SCLhi41BRN6Pgqfe3u6VtvdgdRzACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/bulletin%2Bboard%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1538" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJosmCHQxNM/YWyAMiX4V1I/AAAAAAAAK3M/FkZ02SCLhi41BRN6Pgqfe3u6VtvdgdRzACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/bulletin%2Bboard%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">One year I did this and my students loved it so much they wanted to make a print for Father's Day. They found images that their dad would like and I printed the image for them to do. We framed them with Dollar store frames and sent them home. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Really the possibilities are endless. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot share with you these images because of copyright. However, you can get images from a quick Google search that you can use for personal projects.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQtoUIAxrls/YWyAGJC1hyI/AAAAAAAAK3I/JoxCKtk-8dUmabOR4cRKMLlSa4n1MTPdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/bulletin%2Bboard%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQtoUIAxrls/YWyAGJC1hyI/AAAAAAAAK3I/JoxCKtk-8dUmabOR4cRKMLlSa4n1MTPdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/bulletin%2Bboard%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Time Needed to Complete</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">We usually end up working on this for 2-3, 45 minute art periods. I tell my students I would rather they take their time and do a good job than to rush it. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Few art supplies needed.</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not exaggerating when I say you need only a few supplies to complete these prints. Here is what you need:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">oil pastels (I prefer 1 box/student but they can share if need be)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">1 blank 8.5x11 piece of paper per student (I use regular blank paper. Nothing fancy)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">pencil (not too sharp but not too dull)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">print out of the designs you are wanting to use</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">stapler and staples</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">colored paper, card stock, or construction paper for background frame</span></li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Step By Step Instructions</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">1.) Print off the images you want your students to use. Make sure the image does not go all the way to the edge of a 8.5 x 11 piece of paper. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">2.) Have students pick their image and then turn the paper over and draw a ring around the outside of the shape. Explain to students that they are to only put oil pastels inside that ring. This stops oil pastel from unnecessarily transferring to the other paper when they are working. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSoYxwij30A/YWx7XUKIJSI/AAAAAAAAK2A/_na8Qk533hIfc8723TPzI-Mka98OVrw4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/colour%2Bblocking%2Bon%2Bback%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSoYxwij30A/YWx7XUKIJSI/AAAAAAAAK2A/_na8Qk533hIfc8723TPzI-Mka98OVrw4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/colour%2Bblocking%2Bon%2Bback%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">3.) Students will now put a thick layer of oil pastel on the back of their image. Have them continue to add color onside the ringed shape until NO WHITE is showing. If there is white it will not transfer when doing the printmaking. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">4.) Once students have completed their color blocking, staple a clear white piece of paper to the back of their image page. I staple very closely to the edge and I do all 4 corners. This will keep the image in place as they are working. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-08MsurGnPFQ/YWx9J-_aN3I/AAAAAAAAK2I/UHiR7arp62YQC8JZboy1b29kjPMPbGNNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/stapling%2Bpages%2Btogether%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-08MsurGnPFQ/YWx9J-_aN3I/AAAAAAAAK2I/UHiR7arp62YQC8JZboy1b29kjPMPbGNNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/stapling%2Bpages%2Btogether%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">5.) Now it is time for the print transfer. Students should use a pencil that is not too sharp (it may poke a hole in paper) but also not too dull. They will begin in one area and pressing firmly, color over the image with their pencil. I tell them to do small sections at a time and to make sure they color over EVERY part of the black part of their image. We talk about outlining the section they are coloring so the print on the other paper has crisp edge lines. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">You can see in these next 2 pictures the difference between crisp outlines and "scratchy" outlines. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8LKETWS19E/YWx9g_SGvzI/AAAAAAAAK2Q/krcoNbFn3BkFnwcw9gyoNaQ4i9rHS3uNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/student%2Bexample%2B5%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1803" data-original-width="2048" height="282" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8LKETWS19E/YWx9g_SGvzI/AAAAAAAAK2Q/krcoNbFn3BkFnwcw9gyoNaQ4i9rHS3uNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/student%2Bexample%2B5%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83T_sPoXdCw/YWx9ll5meEI/AAAAAAAAK2U/yp6V4NIdX2kkow0VtFGrgQAem-S_6TaYACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bexample%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M71C5UsNZR0/YWx-2_OIQUI/AAAAAAAAK2o/TOP6Ts8nm08Nz44eIueZmMhOLzCei8tOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bexample%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M71C5UsNZR0/YWx-2_OIQUI/AAAAAAAAK2o/TOP6Ts8nm08Nz44eIueZmMhOLzCei8tOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/student%2Bexample%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">6.) Once all sections of the black image is complete (Watch for those small detail sections. They are easy to miss) carefully remove the staples and take off the black image paper. I then have students create a color block of pastel on that paper and place it on the printmaking page to write their name.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">7.) Students then pick a colored piece of paper to create a frame. I have them glue their image in the middle of the colored paper and then I trim with a paper cutter if needed. </span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">More Student Examples</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCOX3-HMErM/YWx_Xh-4GvI/AAAAAAAAK2w/GcaE0S_a3lwhALUXFdY9DBbtnIAVYLFuACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bexample%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCOX3-HMErM/YWx_Xh-4GvI/AAAAAAAAK2w/GcaE0S_a3lwhALUXFdY9DBbtnIAVYLFuACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/student%2Bexample%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1VChI-IgVFg/YWx_e-H8GBI/AAAAAAAAK20/YD94JJEX920Muj-mh6cRZ1GgnztYXBJiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bexample%2B6%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1VChI-IgVFg/YWx_e-H8GBI/AAAAAAAAK20/YD94JJEX920Muj-mh6cRZ1GgnztYXBJiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/student%2Bexample%2B6%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U7NDQMKiyIs/YWx9wy3aKpI/AAAAAAAAK2Y/c5E07lu8nmcsgH3R0HdmWH3Qe4rrV2uOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bexample%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U7NDQMKiyIs/YWx9wy3aKpI/AAAAAAAAK2Y/c5E07lu8nmcsgH3R0HdmWH3Qe4rrV2uOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/student%2Bexample%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83T_sPoXdCw/YWx9ll5meEI/AAAAAAAAK2U/yp6V4NIdX2kkow0VtFGrgQAem-S_6TaYACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bexample%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83T_sPoXdCw/YWx9ll5meEI/AAAAAAAAK2U/yp6V4NIdX2kkow0VtFGrgQAem-S_6TaYACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/student%2Bexample%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Creating the Bulletin Board Display</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">When I make the bulletin board display I add signs that tell about each animal. We go over these before students choose their image. If you are using different images for the printmaking, you would skip adding these signs. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8JmAH8pswis/YWx_08_LM8I/AAAAAAAAK3A/mYnFRgZRTUQ90t_z_XTfL-m6Wx04iu-uACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/animal%2Bexplanation%2Bbulletin%2Bboard%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8JmAH8pswis/YWx_08_LM8I/AAAAAAAAK3A/mYnFRgZRTUQ90t_z_XTfL-m6Wx04iu-uACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/animal%2Bexplanation%2Bbulletin%2Bboard%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Other Ideas:</span></h3></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you feel your students need some practice with the oil pastel printmaking before they start a bigger project like this one, have them practice with their initial. I print off their initials using different fonts. They get so excited to see their initials in fancy colors. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-ew65HaR5M/YWyA4-GXChI/AAAAAAAAK3U/QyxBJbM-b1sLhSV7A5lTWlfMhT7O4I1bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/practice%2Binitials%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-ew65HaR5M/YWyA4-GXChI/AAAAAAAAK3U/QyxBJbM-b1sLhSV7A5lTWlfMhT7O4I1bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/practice%2Binitials%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Students can write a story or poem about their image and this can be added to the bulletin board. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Share your projects</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">I would love to see how your students did and celebrate their art work. Share on social media and tag me (@terristeachingtreasures) so I can comment on your students masterpieces. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpuHko-Qgoc/YWy4lxbg_KI/AAAAAAAAK3c/_UCx1v7f1S06hzk6VWYJdD1dA3gztX2zACLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Oil%2BPastel%2BPrint%2Bmaking%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpuHko-Qgoc/YWy4lxbg_KI/AAAAAAAAK3c/_UCx1v7f1S06hzk6VWYJdD1dA3gztX2zACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Oil%2BPastel%2BPrint%2Bmaking%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="213" /></a></div><br />If you want to save this for later, here is a picture for Pinterest.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="77" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w110-h77/signature.PNG" width="110" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-48858782288383369262021-09-20T17:43:00.000-07:002021-09-20T17:43:05.461-07:00Random Student Partners for Full Participation<p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Putting students into groups or partners can be a tricky thing. We all know that who a student works with makes all the difference in how successful an activity will be. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J6_HI5HJVZo/YUka1Tu2BzI/AAAAAAAAKyo/bn2hXdtHshYJF-xUZ0miDh1d9Pr9pd86ACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bpartners%2Bimage%2B1%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J6_HI5HJVZo/YUka1Tu2BzI/AAAAAAAAKyo/bn2hXdtHshYJF-xUZ0miDh1d9Pr9pd86ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/student%2Bpartners%2Bimage%2B1%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div></span></span><p></p><div style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span face="open sans, helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Many times teachers (and I was/am guilty of this too) put students together based on abilities. The students know who is the "smart" one and who is not the smart one and both resent the pairing. Right away they are not happy with the partnership and this is no way to get the best work from them.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span face="open sans, helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>I remember reading a book (I can't remember the name) about student engagement in the classroom. It talked about how if students perceive that groupings or partnerships are completely random then they are more comfortable with working with others. No longer do they need to worry that they are being partnered with so and so because they are not a very good reader or not good at math. Now they can focus more on the task. </span></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span>As soon as I read this I told myself that I would not partner students up based purely on abilities again if I could help it. </span><br /><br /></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Here is where Partner Cards (keep reading for FREE partner cards) make an entrance in my teaching practice. The best part is my students LOVE them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BiO-uaF4vwk/YUkpHgXTJCI/AAAAAAAAKy4/XtJw52nrubweGPsFvwRAMBaL0vIlb4OVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Depositphotos_219743844_xl-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BiO-uaF4vwk/YUkpHgXTJCI/AAAAAAAAKy4/XtJw52nrubweGPsFvwRAMBaL0vIlb4OVwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/Depositphotos_219743844_xl-2015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></span></span></span></div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>When it is time to partner students up (and I don't want them to pick their partners -- which you should let them do from time to time) I pull out the partner cards and watch the excitement happen!</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31ZFl6sOWi8/YUkpSidY-dI/AAAAAAAAKy8/xuyvEoAJAOgDy_0VbHzN53PNv0grZfUtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Depositphotos_115523440_xl-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31ZFl6sOWi8/YUkpSidY-dI/AAAAAAAAKy8/xuyvEoAJAOgDy_0VbHzN53PNv0grZfUtwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/Depositphotos_115523440_xl-2015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Each student gets a card and they have to find their classmate who has the matching card. This will be their partner. Now students don't have to worry that I assigned them a partner based on their abilities. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">It also saves me time from having to match students up beforehand. I call this a win-win situation!</span></span><br /><br /></span></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><u><strong><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Do you have an odd number of students?</span></strong></u></span></span></h3><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If your classroom has an odd number of students there is an easy solution. Give yourself a partner card. One of your students will be your partner for a quick moment. For that student I do 1 of 2 things.</span></span></span><p></p><ol><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Let them pick any partnering to make a group of 3.</span></span></li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I assign them to a specific group that I think they may work well with. This can be based on academic needs or behaviors. If this is what I am going to do, I usually give the student a choice of 2 groups to work with. This way they still have some say in it.</span></span></li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span face="White color: #202020" style="white color: #202020; font-size: large;"><u>Do you want to randomly put your students into groups of 3 or 4?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HGYil9fNFc/YUkoWWUFLZI/AAAAAAAAKyw/1VjQ5992Hb0h0qBOuwnCFrMo7XXraczzACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/student%2Bpartners%2Bimage%2B2%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HGYil9fNFc/YUkoWWUFLZI/AAAAAAAAKyw/1VjQ5992Hb0h0qBOuwnCFrMo7XXraczzACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/student%2Bpartners%2Bimage%2B2%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div></u></span></h3><div><span style="white color: #202020; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">All you need to do to create random groups of 3 or 4 is to print of more partner cards. Instead of printing 2 pages of the same card.... print 3 or 4.</span></div><div><span style="white color: #202020; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="white color: #202020; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I highly suggest you keep these separate from your other partner cards and clearly label that they are for groups of 3 or 4.</span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: Helvetica;" /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><strong><span><span face="White color #202020">Teacher Tip:</span></span></strong></u></span></h3><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif">You can create your own partner cards using academic topics if you have the time. </span></span><span></span></span></span><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Write a math equation on one car and the answer on the other. Students have to find their match. </span></li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Put letters, numbers, sight words on each card and they find the peer with the same thing.</span></span></li><li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Write a science or social studies question on one card and the answer on the other.</span></span></li></ol><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><u><strong><span face="White color #202020" style="font-size: large;">A Resource For You:</span></strong></u></span></span></h3><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">To get you started with partner cards I have created <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MXVYL2g8TE1754qzEkarqMhxrwVGbt-x/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">a downloadable PDF</a> with 2 sets of partner cards for you to print and use when you get back in the classroom. </span><br /><a href="https://mcusercontent.com/2a026c445d6a4622940839ec4/files/3741687f-622e-51d9-56eb-9f43b653613e/Partner_Cards_Set_1_Terri_s_Teaching_Treasures.pdf" style="color: #2baadf; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: xx-large; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><img align="center" alt="Partner Cards for matching students up." data-file-id="13787188" height="400" src="https://mcusercontent.com/2a026c445d6a4622940839ec4/images/b0d5cbb8-a498-852b-a8f3-0016b04520e4.png" style="border: 0px; height: 400px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Each set has 30 cards in them. This should cover most class sizes. The pdf also has more tips on how to fully utilize partner cards.</span></span></span><br style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: x-large;" /></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9dlRjpmv_o/YUkpjsD80PI/AAAAAAAAKzI/rvB8eSciPRAi3xtpgwV4tIP5Y0RTV6Q_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/free%2Bpartner%2Bcards%2Bpin%2B2%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9dlRjpmv_o/YUkpjsD80PI/AAAAAAAAKzI/rvB8eSciPRAi3xtpgwV4tIP5Y0RTV6Q_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/free%2Bpartner%2Bcards%2Bpin%2B2%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" width="213" /></a></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is an image to pin for later or to share with your friends!</span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></span></span></div><div><span><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w71-h50/signature.PNG" width="71" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;"><span face=""open sans", "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-26637149519725072682021-09-06T19:58:00.002-07:002021-09-06T19:58:31.921-07:00Residential School Picture Books for Grades 2-5<div><span style="font-size: large;">Teaching students about the history of Canadian Residential Schools is necessary but can lead to some very heavy conversations. I have found the best way to do this is through the use of picture books. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DD8yfnrfOUU/YTbOb_U7VaI/AAAAAAAAKxQ/e-x4OKTmcrUWcCpeA6qWS8WW-RAtcTwAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BBooks%2B6%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DD8yfnrfOUU/YTbOb_U7VaI/AAAAAAAAKxQ/e-x4OKTmcrUWcCpeA6qWS8WW-RAtcTwAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BBooks%2B6%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">It can be difficult to know which books are appropriate for children so I have compiled a list of 14 picture books I feel are appropriate for elementary school students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The list below is in order from younger audience to older audience. This is just my opinion and you may think differently. That is ok! Even though the first few books talk about younger students and have simpler language they provide rich class discussions for students in Grades 2-5.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtkEloRUALI/YTbOmfYWk6I/AAAAAAAAKxU/kJK7C3GKxt8IetL0tyisDJ8-TKxRfjYwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BBooks%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtkEloRUALI/YTbOmfYWk6I/AAAAAAAAKxU/kJK7C3GKxt8IetL0tyisDJ8-TKxRfjYwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BBooks%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">Keep reading for a set of FREE printable activities to do with any of the picture books mentioned below.</span> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>I have used all of these in my classroom as part of lessons on Residential schools and Orange Shirts day. They are also kept in my picture book bins all year long so that students have access to them for more than just Orange Shirt Day. The ones with the * beside them are my favourites to use. If you are looking to start your own collection, I would start with these ones first. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3h99t6y" target="_blank">Amik Loves School: A Story of Wisdom</a> by Katherena Vermette</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3h8cl3C" target="_blank">When We Were Alone</a> by David A. Robertson & Julie Flett</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">*<a href="https://amzn.to/3zS6O8v" target="_blank">Tyson's New Orange Shirt</a> by Bianca Bell & Lynda Dobbin-Turner</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3n6cwQD" target="_blank">Stolen Words</a> by Melanie Florence</span><div><span style="font-size: large;">*<a href="https://amzn.to/3h8wLJA" target="_blank">Phyllis's Orange Shirt</a> by Phyllis Webstad</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">*<a href="https://amzn.to/2WSRsTh" target="_blank">When I was Eight</a> by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/38IurVe" target="_blank">Not My Girl</a> by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton<br />*<a href="https://amzn.to/3kXtG09" target="_blank">Kookums Red Shoes</a> by Peter Eyvindson</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vjaam0" target="_blank">Shi-shi-etko</a> by Nicole I. Campbell</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3hauePb" target="_blank">Shin-chi's Canoe</a> by Nicola I. Campbell</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">"Mush-hole" Memories of a Residential School by Maddie Harper (has the word "ass" in it one time)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">*<a href="https://amzn.to/3BHGhvc" target="_blank">I am Not a Number</a> by Jenny Kay Dupuis & Kathy Kacer</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3DOVWeh" target="_blank">As Long as the Rivers Flow</a> by Larry Loyie</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">*<a href="https://amzn.to/3jORZyf" target="_blank">Fatty Legs</a> by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div>~Please note that the links above are affiliate links. This means that if you purchase one of the books, I get a few cents. It does not change the price you pay for the books. If you prefer not to use the affiliate link you can search for the books on your own.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">FREE Activities for Grades 2-5</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">To go along with the picture books, I have created some free printable activities for you to use with your students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I have used these activities with my students and I am always impressed with their deep thinking and reflecting skills. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4NwrVapbiAc/YTbP2qov_1I/AAAAAAAAKxg/K7OnrSeHDccj-X0ENWz3ZVLbqMwmjG8xACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BActivities%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1925" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4NwrVapbiAc/YTbP2qov_1I/AAAAAAAAKxg/K7OnrSeHDccj-X0ENWz3ZVLbqMwmjG8xACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BActivities%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div>The first 3 activities can be used with any picture books about Residential Schools. They are all just print and go activities because I know your time is precious.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The final 2 activities are to be used with the book Shi-shi-etko by Nicole I. Campbell. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZqPy4H8Sbg/YTbP723Q74I/AAAAAAAAKxk/FQpO1tN5wLYttivtRG9v-8uWH_6rDU29gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BActivities%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1925" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZqPy4H8Sbg/YTbP723Q74I/AAAAAAAAKxk/FQpO1tN5wLYttivtRG9v-8uWH_6rDU29gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Orange%2BShirt%2BDay%2BActivities%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">All of these pages are in one file. To get your copy, click the image below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OiIdWnEBLPgu8sGwKZjkuIJApJXZ_vhE/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="244" height="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrCo3uGGVOs/YTbQFHPLufI/AAAAAAAAKxo/o2DV8K6768Q5FHyovtYHK4eAYFlzucXGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/download%2Bnow%2Bbutton.png" width="244" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="59" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w84-h59/signature.PNG" width="84" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-91221580203247201992021-09-01T13:16:00.002-07:002021-09-03T11:09:16.534-07:00Must Haves For Teaching Math<p><span style="font-size: large;">Math is so much easier to teach (and to learn) when you have resources to use. I am a firm believer that learning math is best done with hands on activities and lessons, rather than just doing worksheets.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XcjFx_rv4Nk/YS_fKNKxmdI/AAAAAAAAKws/bT1YhJW55_g3by53B3f8TqS3nlJqiXknACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/12%2BMust%2BHaves%2Bfor%2BMath%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XcjFx_rv4Nk/YS_fKNKxmdI/AAAAAAAAKws/bT1YhJW55_g3by53B3f8TqS3nlJqiXknACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/12%2BMust%2BHaves%2Bfor%2BMath%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Don't get me wrong, I think worksheets provide valuable practice but there has to be more than just worksheets. </span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I am going to share with you my must haves for anyone teaching math and why I think you should have them in your math class. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These are not in any particular order (because I think they are all important) and I realize that there are way more things you could have in your classroom but these are my top 15 must haves if I was forced to pick.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">1.) Whiteboards</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I think I use <a href="https://amzn.to/3iQxXTw" target="_blank">mini whiteboards</a> in my classroom more anything else and they are perfect for Math. We use them during whole class lessons and during small group time. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3xz1BXx3tY8/YRmZy94plDI/AAAAAAAAKtQ/uReh20t4ZSUMIkKJso15L-GTZYQ5FHgqACLcBGAsYHQ/s437/Whiteboards.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="437" height="214" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3xz1BXx3tY8/YRmZy94plDI/AAAAAAAAKtQ/uReh20t4ZSUMIkKJso15L-GTZYQ5FHgqACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h214/Whiteboards.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When I am doing a whole class lesson I don't want just 1 or 2 students involved, I want them all. The best way I have found this is to give everyone a whiteboard (with marker and eraser) and have them answer questions along with the student coming up to show what they know. <br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I give a lot of time for all students to work through a problem before I call someone up to answer. This is time I wander around to see how everyone is doing on their whiteboard. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Students are more apt to take risks on a whiteboard </span><span>because</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> it is not </span><span>permanent</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">. Their work </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(and with some, insecurities)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> can easily be wiped away.</span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">2.) Counters</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Some people think counters are only use in K-2 classrooms but we use them for so many things. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">They are great for looking at fractions, ratios, graphing, arrays, making equal groups when multiplying/dividing, & addition/subtraction if that is the strategy a student prefers.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev-UlAe8wr8/YRmc1cJGhQI/AAAAAAAAKtY/DNz3g9qtolssG4hSnBnZtp-vpq7RFcBzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1841/counters%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1841" data-original-width="1588" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev-UlAe8wr8/YRmc1cJGhQI/AAAAAAAAKtY/DNz3g9qtolssG4hSnBnZtp-vpq7RFcBzwCLcBGAsYHQ/w345-h400/counters%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" width="345" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: medium;">These are examples of some of the ones I use. </span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">We have even used them during small group time to review even and odd numbers. I have students grab a container and decide if there is an even or odd number in them. They love to challenge each other and see how many containers they can do before we have to move on. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Different items to use as counters is something I am always keeping an eye open for. Everything from <a href="https://amzn.to/2W04RYw" target="_blank">buttons</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3slxRWV" target="_blank">animal shapes</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3m2YK0M" target="_blank">jewels</a>, and keys, to <a href="https://amzn.to/3xMzz4J" target="_blank">seasonal</a> shapes. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LPylFkrK1AQ/YRnkJd1BhHI/AAAAAAAAKtg/CBJz4YL1tDkqUmEJsqWq8pkXYvr4r-t1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1327/counter%2Bcontainers%2BTerri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="1302" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LPylFkrK1AQ/YRnkJd1BhHI/AAAAAAAAKtg/CBJz4YL1tDkqUmEJsqWq8pkXYvr4r-t1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/counter%2Bcontainers%2BTerri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" width="314" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Here is the label for the containers that I use to store them in. Dollar stores are great for containers and counter items.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">3.) Two Color Counters</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ma6NZE" target="_blank">Two color counters</a> can be used for all the things above but I </span>particularly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> like to use them for probability and when first learning about arrays in multiplication. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVMfnC8AbWU/YRnoaY6rLpI/AAAAAAAAKto/K13D0Pc4qT8WFfCRXQ3kcRu-eyGV5fkgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s446/two%2Bcolor%2Bcounters.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="446" height="145" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVMfnC8AbWU/YRnoaY6rLpI/AAAAAAAAKto/K13D0Pc4qT8WFfCRXQ3kcRu-eyGV5fkgQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h145/two%2Bcolor%2Bcounters.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If the equation is 6x4 I will have students use one color to build the array with 6 rows and then use the other color to build it with 4 rows. They can easily see that the answer is the same but that there are 2 different arrays they can use.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">4.) Base Ten Blocks</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Base Ten blocks are likely the most important resource to have when teaching students about place value up to 10 000. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">They are instrumental in students understanding how to trade when regrouping and to see that a number can be represented in more than one way.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvYUCJiouHc/YRnsZlImOJI/AAAAAAAAKtw/s9lTKy0W728y4fNh_oHlWtF9ZBR-gQ0zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s743/base%2Bten%2Bblocks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="743" height="245" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvYUCJiouHc/YRnsZlImOJI/AAAAAAAAKtw/s9lTKy0W728y4fNh_oHlWtF9ZBR-gQ0zgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h245/base%2Bten%2Bblocks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">For instance, to show 2 345 you they can use 2 thousand blocks and 3 hundreds blocks or they can use 1 thousands block and 13 hundreds blocks. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I also use them when teaching decimals.</span></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">5.) Number Lines</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I always have copies of different number lines ready to go because we use them for many different concepts/skills. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Students use them as a tool to help with addition and subtraction if they need it. We use them for fractions, elapse time, skip counting, negative numbers(older grades), etc.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aD__N68fnBI/YSBI44P2eNI/AAAAAAAAKuY/daw6XePcELYato9iNVsAnidPPYPgTludwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/Number%2Bline%2Bphoto%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aD__N68fnBI/YSBI44P2eNI/AAAAAAAAKuY/daw6XePcELYato9iNVsAnidPPYPgTludwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Number%2Bline%2Bphoto%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you would like some <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17GmvbLPVaJHbyqMgIRoBxkYTWxMt17hc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">FREE number line templates</a> here they are!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Included are 19 different number lines.</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">a variety of lines from 0-10 to 0-100</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">fraction lines from 1/2 to 1/10</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">negative numbers -20 to 20</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">a variety of blank ones for you or your students to fill in however you need them!</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">6.) Hundreds Charts</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just like number lines I have a variety of hundreds charts printed/laminated for my students to use if they like. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have a giant <a href="https://amzn.to/3gjcD7g" target="_blank">pocket chart</a> one displayed in my classroom, as well as the smaller printed ones. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuNF0X4LjC4/YSBSCr2W6HI/AAAAAAAAKug/Vw3gk28WeLcndjgLbySHKhcLsJbYF-8XwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/hundreds%2Bchart%2Bon%2Bbulletin%2Bboard%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuNF0X4LjC4/YSBSCr2W6HI/AAAAAAAAKug/Vw3gk28WeLcndjgLbySHKhcLsJbYF-8XwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/hundreds%2Bchart%2Bon%2Bbulletin%2Bboard%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hundreds charts are great for teaching number sense, place value, skip counting, rounding, even/odd numbers, etc.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TslfqwGddk8/YTBgbk1HK9I/AAAAAAAAKw0/kbFSZuRCpPIBSFa8ybIsMmu2xP_xxCGogCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/hundreds%2Bchart%2Btrios.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TslfqwGddk8/YTBgbk1HK9I/AAAAAAAAKw0/kbFSZuRCpPIBSFa8ybIsMmu2xP_xxCGogCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/hundreds%2Bchart%2Btrios.png" width="200" /></a></div>Some people think hundreds charts are only for 1st and 2nd graders but I am here to tell you they are not. Especially if you make charts for numbers higher such as an 800s chart or a 900s chart.</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I even put hundreds (and 500s, 600s, 700s...) charts in my math centers. You can read all about that <a href="https://www.terristeachingtreasures.com/2014/09/hundreds-chart-puzzle-freebie.html" target="_blank">here</a> and get a free chart to get you started!</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">7.) Dice</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">This may be my #1 must have. You can never have too many dice in your classroom. <a href="https://amzn.to/3zlsRUT" target="_blank">6-sided</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/38h6SCB" target="_blank">10-sided</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3BgK8Px" target="_blank">12-sided</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3myQUfv" target="_blank">20-sided</a>, or any sided. They are ALL so useful. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Throw in some <a href="https://amzn.to/3zjbt2Z" target="_blank">operational dice</a> and you have an endless supply of math games!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you are just getting started with dice in your classroom here is are <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1StAfRV1dSVmFxve04BVZhTZxVnfPhfqU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">3 FREE worksheet activities</a> that you can use with your class. I use them with 20-sided and 10-sided dice but you can use any dice and have students fill in numbers based on their dice roll. For the subtraction page I remind students that the greatest number has to go on the top. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NzI_4kFNtug/YS_VFyphGCI/AAAAAAAAKvI/E5OVvBt2CGQeNNZcXupcxebShjxwYbF_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/dice%2Bmath%2Bworksheets.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1925" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NzI_4kFNtug/YS_VFyphGCI/AAAAAAAAKvI/E5OVvBt2CGQeNNZcXupcxebShjxwYbF_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/dice%2Bmath%2Bworksheets.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">8.) Cards</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">I recommend having a good supply of cards in your classroom. Students use decks of cards to play math games such as war and crib. They also use them to build numbers for place value and addition, subtraction, multiplication activities. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqOH-fagRdo/YS_VyDdf0TI/AAAAAAAAKvU/Vib0PDeMp3olnE2TKOeUhPUrjsPAaiWXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s302/cards.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="302" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqOH-fagRdo/YS_VyDdf0TI/AAAAAAAAKvU/Vib0PDeMp3olnE2TKOeUhPUrjsPAaiWXwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/cards.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">When learning about integers and playing math games with cards, the red cards can represent negative numbers. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Save the decks that don't have all the cards! When we are using cards in activities that don't require a full deck of cards, like building umbers, students can use incomplete decks. I have these decks clearly marked as incomplete so they don't get mixed in with the full sets. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have found the best place to get cards is at the dollar store or by asking friends if they have extras at home they are willing to donate. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">9.) Dominoes</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">I use dominoes much like I use cards in my classroom and expand the concepts to fractions. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For fractions, dominoes make instant fractions for students to draw, order, compare, say to a partner. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPFeXQdrU8M/YS_WuRLauTI/AAAAAAAAKvc/kXDPUm3hcEgzDcZffGlRvK7JJPt157WLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s305/dominoes.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="305" height="198" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPFeXQdrU8M/YS_WuRLauTI/AAAAAAAAKvc/kXDPUm3hcEgzDcZffGlRvK7JJPt157WLgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h198/dominoes.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I also have students use dominoes to build numbers to add or subtract. If I want them to calculate a 4 digit number they will pick 4 dominoes and line them up. The top numbers create the top number in the equation and the bottom numbers on the dominoes create the bottom number of the equation. For subtraction I again have to remind my students that the number at the top has to be the greater number. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When I am purchasing dominoes I try and find the <a href="https://amzn.to/3sZ9JK5" target="_blank">double-12 sets</a> so students have larger numbers to deal with. Just like cards, keep all random dominoes because they don't need them as a set. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">10.) Snap Cubes</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">Whether you have/call them <a href="https://amzn.to/3gIxWPJ" target="_blank">snap cubes</a>, unifix cubes, interlocking cubes, linking cubes, etc. we use them all the same.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rAL8d6uQ3a4/YS_XZHYAeVI/AAAAAAAAKvk/yW-hPBsAtSIxyfSx3da-jPP07Xwr4hCXACLcBGAsYHQ/s376/snap%2Bcubes.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="288" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rAL8d6uQ3a4/YS_XZHYAeVI/AAAAAAAAKvk/yW-hPBsAtSIxyfSx3da-jPP07Xwr4hCXACLcBGAsYHQ/w153-h200/snap%2Bcubes.png" width="153" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">In my classroom we use them most when exploring fractions or area and perimeter. For fractions, students can get 2 different colors and build a variety of different fractions with them. For area and perimeter, I have students build a shape and then decide what the area and perimeter is for that shape. They also love building shapes and seeing if their partner can find the area and perimeter.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Snap cubes can also be used to create patterns, used as counters when adding or subtracting, as well as to make arrays for multiplication and division. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">11.) Page Protectors</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot imaging teaching math without the use of page protectors. If I have activities that I want my students to complete for a math center but I want to reuse the page, I simply slide it into a page protector and have students use dry erase markers to write on the page protector. When they are done showing me or a partner their work, it is easily erased and ready for the next student.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pKmP3_912ek/YS_bI74Ue4I/AAAAAAAAKwM/SzBmGO9v8yQ4ZTUbtJrlY1ai5GUlwZ1-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1910/page%2Bprotector%2Bexample.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1910" data-original-width="1811" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pKmP3_912ek/YS_bI74Ue4I/AAAAAAAAKwM/SzBmGO9v8yQ4ZTUbtJrlY1ai5GUlwZ1-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/page%2Bprotector%2Bexample.png" width="303" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">I use them a lot with my small math groups to slide math work mats and graphic organizers into. The organizers can be store in the page protectors and put in binders for easy access. </span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngOa4dNYoh0/YS_a7rAN0GI/AAAAAAAAKwI/GC6me1oxiasG61rK4KFXg1J5Y5KvA1SwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1811/page%2Bprotector%2Bexample2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1811" data-original-width="1811" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngOa4dNYoh0/YS_a7rAN0GI/AAAAAAAAKwI/GC6me1oxiasG61rK4KFXg1J5Y5KvA1SwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/page%2Bprotector%2Bexample2.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">If I have printed off a math game, such as Bump, and I don't have time to laminate … into a page protector they go.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have found the box of them at Costco are the best quality (erase cleanly when written on with dry erase marker) and the best price. If I can't get them at Costco then I get <a href="https://amzn.to/3sY4x9g" target="_blank">these ones</a> from Amazon. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">12.) Bingo Chips</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">The more <a href="https://amzn.to/38tzPLI" target="_blank">Bingo chips</a> the better. I keep a bucket of Bingo chips close by my small group table so we have quick access to them when learning about patterns, even & odd, and fractions of a set. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fWShlsK-9-E/YS_X6Ls0eeI/AAAAAAAAKvs/Ng1Wu9jT6KcW2YKyIu6SPjwTrDI4m5TUACLcBGAsYHQ/s333/bingo%2Bchips.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="322" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fWShlsK-9-E/YS_X6Ls0eeI/AAAAAAAAKvs/Ng1Wu9jT6KcW2YKyIu6SPjwTrDI4m5TUACLcBGAsYHQ/w193-h200/bingo%2Bchips.jpg" width="193" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Just like counters I get students to grab a handful of Bingo chips and decide if they have an odd or even number. This is a super simple activity to have them do if you need to grab a few more things for your lesson or you finish a few minutes early. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you have your students play Bump math games then you know that Bingo chips are ideal. I prefer the transparent chips for Bump games but I don't get too picky.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If there is anything else you find useful to teach math I would love for you to leave a comment and share it with us all.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="61" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w87-h61/signature.PNG" width="87" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-2863007421530025242021-08-23T07:00:00.002-07:002023-01-07T15:30:07.068-08:00Free After the Fall Growth Mindset Lessons<span style="font-size: large;">As soon as I read After the Fall by Dan Santat I knew that I wanted to use it in my classroom for growth mindset lessons. Besides the amazing illustrations, it has an incredible growth mindset message.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yP8Mw-VoW2U/XiPveRPDcQI/AAAAAAAAFtw/U0mzroX31RQirD-kQe37sqLqy5HIz8rfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2BPin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yP8Mw-VoW2U/XiPveRPDcQI/AAAAAAAAFtw/U0mzroX31RQirD-kQe37sqLqy5HIz8rfwCLcBGAsYHQ/w266-h400/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2BPin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I have tried many different behaviour management and self-regulation methods in my classroom over the years and I have seen the most success with growth mindset. When students start understanding what it means to have a growth mindset they are able to take a moment and change their thinking.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I have seen first hand how students who previously got very upset/disruptive because they thought work was too hard or because they had to fix an error, were now talking themselves through those situations and calming themselves down more quickly.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Seeing this, tells me that I need to continue incorporating growth mindset lessons into our days and this is one of the reasons I created these growth mindset lessons for After the Fall.</span><br /><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">What is included?</span></h3><span style="font-size: large;">Lesson plans for an interactive read aloud with guiding questions. I also included templates for printing the questions on sticky notes so you can easily put them in your book, without marking up the book pages. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDu-3UshWhU/XiPwF1ZAcMI/AAAAAAAAFt4/K8cQ5vfVzE8TYWgeoAoBQ5cH2Z62-hDIACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Binteractive%2Bstory%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDu-3UshWhU/XiPwF1ZAcMI/AAAAAAAAFt4/K8cQ5vfVzE8TYWgeoAoBQ5cH2Z62-hDIACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Binteractive%2Bstory%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Humpty Dumpty's mindset chances throughout the story and this leads perfectly into discussions about which of his thoughts/actions are examples of a fixed mindset and which are examples of a growth mindset.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2p3Pp68J940/XiPwpBW3CnI/AAAAAAAAFuE/cUfs94C8GdwHzFhDPISmdELAeu4LrmXfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bsort%2Bpicture%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2p3Pp68J940/XiPwpBW3CnI/AAAAAAAAFuE/cUfs94C8GdwHzFhDPISmdELAeu4LrmXfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bsort%2Bpicture%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I wanted the fixed vs growth mindset activity to be a differentiated one so there are 2 versions of it. </span><br /><br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: large;"> Examples are provided for students to cut out and sort (the picture above).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"> Students have to write their own examples of when Humpty showed a fixed and a growth mindset. </span></li></ol><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Lesson plans and templates for a lesson on throwing away fears. Students will reflect on what fears are holding them back and then create a paper airplane that they will send their fears away on.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-02oyLjy2AnI/XiPJTpRJksI/AAAAAAAAFtk/v33CUyHZif8IaGotDM4RNWuevyr_-IqSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bplane%2Bpicture%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="462" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-02oyLjy2AnI/XiPJTpRJksI/AAAAAAAAFtk/v33CUyHZif8IaGotDM4RNWuevyr_-IqSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bplane%2Bpicture%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="310" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">A variety of different graphic organizer activities that students can complete over multiple lessons. These graphic organizers focus on students fears and how they can overcome them like Humpty Dumpty did. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--KftjTUFo7Y/XiPxvlSHakI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/URqBlKsfxv4dZZAfpAhDQRcxxierpsCPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bgraphic%2Borganizers%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--KftjTUFo7Y/XiPxvlSHakI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/URqBlKsfxv4dZZAfpAhDQRcxxierpsCPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bgraphic%2Borganizers%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I love to have my students write about a mentor text we have read, so I created 5 different writing prompts connected to After the Fall. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">These can be used in different ways. I create a mini book for each student and each day of the week, they complete one of the prompts. Once the week is over they will have a completed book to share with a buddy and to take home to share with family.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJhLiXQYTtY/XiPy3cMIWtI/AAAAAAAAFuc/h1lgCFMy-QksqfmHufzgPLvWQCjdSAiuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bwriting%2Bprompts%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJhLiXQYTtY/XiPy3cMIWtI/AAAAAAAAFuc/h1lgCFMy-QksqfmHufzgPLvWQCjdSAiuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bwriting%2Bprompts%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The writing prompts also make great exit tickets, if you want to use only some of them.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I love to have visuals to display in the classroom so students can get reminders of our activities throughout the day. Because of this I designed a variety of inspirational posters with quotes from the book.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtGjyXM63IM/XiPzkrhTJVI/AAAAAAAAFuk/ByyR1PEqJX8JWlmegoh8-yyFkKlEor0pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bposters%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtGjyXM63IM/XiPzkrhTJVI/AAAAAAAAFuk/ByyR1PEqJX8JWlmegoh8-yyFkKlEor0pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/After%2Bthe%2BFall%2Bposters%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">There are colored and black and white versions so you have options as to how you want to print them. They look super cute put in a picture frame and placed on a bookshelf.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Get it FREE!</span></h3><span style="font-size: large;">By signing up for my email newsletters you can get all the After the Fall Growth Mindset activities for free!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63b9d8e261b8cd734be0ce35" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="208" height="77" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyffRCm10ZU/YRb5aDMjTqI/AAAAAAAAKs4/8VuLYJD7pJwxfWsxZNOnVd4X3dzm4wmpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h77/click%2Bhere%2Bbutton.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Need the book?</span></h3><span style="font-size: large;">If you are not familiar with the book or you want to get your own copy you can find them on Amazon here (affiliate links):</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">.com -- <a href="https://amzn.to/2TEWeiT">https://amzn.to/2TEWeiT</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">.ca -- <a href="https://amzn.to/2TDcwJq">https://amzn.to/2TDcwJq</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I know your students will love this book and these activities as much as mine do.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PWagDVXWNQo/TkC6qRhj1uI/AAAAAAAAAFA/mSq-2X2SPSkXATZ5QiGpsZkV6zzzc6EfQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="46" data-original-width="66" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PWagDVXWNQo/TkC6qRhj1uI/AAAAAAAAAFA/mSq-2X2SPSkXATZ5QiGpsZkV6zzzc6EfQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-87054564503734741312021-08-16T07:00:00.012-07:002021-08-16T07:00:00.202-07:00Teacher Planners: Why I Don't Buy a Fancy One.<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Do you search for a teacher planner every year?</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">I don't. Well let me start by saying I use to but then I stopped.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Year after year, I would hunt for the perfect planner to use as my day book and year after year I would spend way too much time filling it out.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDeUE2skyUs/YRNj-2JVOnI/AAAAAAAAKrw/pV43KlZv0fwpF3znVJUOnijkxdcDkGgIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/Don%2527t%2BBuy%2Ba%2Bdaybook%2Bphoto%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="No pricey daybook for me. Alternative to an expensive teacher planner Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDeUE2skyUs/YRNj-2JVOnI/AAAAAAAAKrw/pV43KlZv0fwpF3znVJUOnijkxdcDkGgIgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Don%2527t%2BBuy%2Ba%2Bdaybook%2Bphoto%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I found that I was writing the same things over and over again each day/week because they were things that were part of our routine. This was wasting too much of my time after school so I needed to find a better way to plan my days.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In our school district, we are responsible for writing a day plan for when we have a substitute teacher. This is why I constantly had to write out routines and procedures. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If your luck is like mine you always get sick at night/early morning when you are not at school. This means that I had to always be prepared for a substitute in my classroom. There was no way I want to write up a detailed day plan when I am sick. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I no longer have to do this and I no longer have to write a ton in my daybook when I am planning.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">How You Ask?</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">My daybook is put in a binder with photocopies of my day plan template!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I still want the binder to look nice so I print off a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Search:binder+covers" target="_blank">fancy cover</a> and just slide it into the front of the binder and voila....fancy!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YeCgeVmtQ8w/YRNkXBaf5nI/AAAAAAAAKr4/eIymz7QKhQgsWieCX74cfd4pIN7xU2yRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/binder%2Bcover%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="editable teacher binder cover for Mrs. Browne lime green, turquoise, and bright pink colors Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YeCgeVmtQ8w/YRNkXBaf5nI/AAAAAAAAKr4/eIymz7QKhQgsWieCX74cfd4pIN7xU2yRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/binder%2Bcover%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" title="editable teacher binder cover for Mrs. Browne lime green, turquoise, and bright pink colors Terri's Teaching Treasures" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Archivo Black"; font-size: x-large;">What My Plan Looks Like</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the beginning of the year, once we get our schedules set, I type a detailed plan (in Word) for each day of the week. I add any routines and procedures that another teacher would need to know about our day and what we do. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I leave spaces for me to write what I am doing for each subject for that day but ALL the procedures/routines are typed. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LFq8QFnms7M/YRNlI5B33AI/AAAAAAAAKsE/J3Dw5aBeNIYxwrQKy0J_1WYFAIDpYIITACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/day%2Bpages%2Bphoto%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Example photo of teacher planner daybook page. Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LFq8QFnms7M/YRNlI5B33AI/AAAAAAAAKsE/J3Dw5aBeNIYxwrQKy0J_1WYFAIDpYIITACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/day%2Bpages%2Bphoto%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: medium;"><b>Click on the photos to see a larger view of them.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I no longer need to do this throughout the year and if someone comes in to teach for me most things are ready. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6IEtpwul1Jk/YRNm-0t8-KI/AAAAAAAAKsc/uJYCJ9LD1KsgMOTtj-rSj8mtV6kve5ZCACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/Full%2BDaybook%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Full screen view of what my daybook looks like in a binder. typed out day plan pages." border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6IEtpwul1Jk/YRNm-0t8-KI/AAAAAAAAKsc/uJYCJ9LD1KsgMOTtj-rSj8mtV6kve5ZCACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Full%2BDaybook%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Weekly Schedule</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the very front of the binder I also keep a weekly schedule so that someone can see very quickly what is coming up for the week and how the subjects are scheduled. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8laLtUerXYw/YRNkjs_1J_I/AAAAAAAAKr8/E6vLrL0wg_8WkDP11QGnvVmN18Nv6c7rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/weekly%2Bschedule%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8laLtUerXYw/YRNkjs_1J_I/AAAAAAAAKr8/E6vLrL0wg_8WkDP11QGnvVmN18Nv6c7rQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/weekly%2Bschedule%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I do not know if any substitute teachers actually use it but it is there if they want it. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">The Tabs</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">I keep most things I need right in my binder in different sections.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xdy0R_pNlG8/YRNlbONz6KI/AAAAAAAAKsM/A7wfXbHyHAsMu4Mbjj2V9ZlgrEZOs9dkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/tab%2Blabel%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="labels on binder tabs to show what sections are in the day book. Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xdy0R_pNlG8/YRNlbONz6KI/AAAAAAAAKsM/A7wfXbHyHAsMu4Mbjj2V9ZlgrEZOs9dkwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/tab%2Blabel%2Bphoto%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Day Plans:</u> Just what it says. This is where all my day plan pages go.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>TTOC Info:</u> We call our substitute teachers Teachers Teaching On Call (TTOC for short) so any information they may need goes here. I have seating plans, class lists, any behaviour plans I may have for students, helpful information about the class, etc.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Schedules: </u>You guessed it. All my schedules (gym, music, library, supervision, learning assistance...) go here for my reference or a TTOC's needs. I also keep an extra copy of my daybook plans here just in case I am away and more are needed. My year overviews are also kept in this section so I know where to find it when I need it. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Staff Meetings:</u> This is where I keep all staff meeting minutes and any papers we get. I use to keep them in my filing cabinet but I find them way quicker to access here if I need dates or information that came up at a meeting. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Stuff:</u> Any other random stuff I may want handy goes here. I am always surprised at the end of the year what ends up in this section. 😂</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Other Benefits</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">I am super picky about the binders that I use because I want them to be sturdy but I also want them to have the pouches on the inside of the binder.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This is where I store any answer keys I am currently using and my week schedule (as I explained above). I use to have my answer keys just randomly laying around and I would lose them. Since I switched to the binder daybook, they all go at the back in the pouches. No more remaking answer keys for this girl👍</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I also have not-so-fancy to do lists that go in my daybook. When I am planning for the week I put sticky notes at the end of each day and make a list of what is needed for the next day. As soon as it is prepped or done, I can check it off. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PfhZ2joeqgs/YRNmUWVyvsI/AAAAAAAAKsU/rtKT5PFGrZwMm9ra-yS-_-ctYBUAW1MjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/day%2Bpages%2Bphoto%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="writing on a sticky note as a teacher to do list. It is stuck to the end of each dayplan in the daybook." border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PfhZ2joeqgs/YRNmUWVyvsI/AAAAAAAAKsU/rtKT5PFGrZwMm9ra-yS-_-ctYBUAW1MjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/day%2Bpages%2Bphoto%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since I don't buy a pricey daybook I now have more money for coffee or shoes!</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Another fancy thing I don't buy and is FREE for you!</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">I wrote a<a href="https://www.terristeachingtreasures.com/2021/07/class-schedule-cards.html" target="_blank"> blog post</a> all about my daily board schedule for the students to use and how I make my own schedule cards. You can read about that here and get the free editable download. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.terristeachingtreasures.com/2021/07/class-schedule-cards.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="class day schedule cards post Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="202" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s_sEer7NTMU/YRMDXnUnCNI/AAAAAAAAKrg/bAvYrYVFgKUvkwbJXJiFMOJFUUjEdid-wCLcBGAsYHQ/w385-h202/Schedule%2BCards%2BFB%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="385" /></a></div><span><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvlKz8z5jQk/YRNi3DrlAuI/AAAAAAAAKro/A9lJnXnbJu0CADHs9Mg4RabE9JTerqvVACLcBGAsYHQ/s900/daybook%2Bpin%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Don't buy a teacher planner. Instead make your own with all your routines and procedures typed out." border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvlKz8z5jQk/YRNi3DrlAuI/AAAAAAAAKro/A9lJnXnbJu0CADHs9Mg4RabE9JTerqvVACLcBGAsYHQ/w266-h400/daybook%2Bpin%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: medium;">If you want to save this post for later, here is an image to pin!</span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Quicksand;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please let me know if there is anything else you want to know about (or any way I can help you with) planning for the day, week, month, year ❤</span></span></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cheers,</span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLsnSAJh-T4/TnZdoakXY0I/AAAAAAAAAKE/6HydmWRQYwglV3ABwC8ValYCj6WJbL0FgCPcBGAYYCw/s66/signaturesmall.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="46" data-original-width="66" height="46" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLsnSAJh-T4/TnZdoakXY0I/AAAAAAAAAKE/6HydmWRQYwglV3ABwC8ValYCj6WJbL0FgCPcBGAYYCw/s0/signaturesmall.PNG" width="66" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-74444219703333827362021-08-09T08:00:00.005-07:002021-08-09T08:00:00.190-07:00Free Daily Class Schedule Cards<p><span style="font-size: large;">I am a firm believer that EVERY classroom should have a day plan posted on the board. It helps everyone know what is going on and what is coming up next. Student anxiety can lower when they have a predictable day.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CmbV-qX_y9g/YQXKgzJH7sI/AAAAAAAAKo4/y6qYtyQWpK8BM31xrN0NUYkEbEIMkhjmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Schedule%2BCards%2BFB%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CmbV-qX_y9g/YQXKgzJH7sI/AAAAAAAAKo4/y6qYtyQWpK8BM31xrN0NUYkEbEIMkhjmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w456-h239/Schedule%2BCards%2BFB%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="456" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Before I started putting a day schedule on the board students were constantly asking me what we were doing next. That had to stop REAL quick. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have gone through many versions of a day schedule from just writing it on the board with a whiteboard marker to having super fancy labels.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Here's What I Found</span></h3><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OHVVqA1NdGY/YQXO8-3PafI/AAAAAAAAKpA/w7nrwcfpNfQYCl73PuPDJwOBPMIEB9Q7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1655/no%2Bwhiteboard.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1654" data-original-width="1655" height="174" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OHVVqA1NdGY/YQXO8-3PafI/AAAAAAAAKpA/w7nrwcfpNfQYCl73PuPDJwOBPMIEB9Q7wCLcBGAsYHQ/w174-h174/no%2Bwhiteboard.png" width="174" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Writing it on the board each day took too much of my precious time and I was getting covered in whiteboard marker because I would try to save time and use my hand instead of a brush to clear the previous day. Also, I don't have the neatest printing/handwriting. Yes, not all teachers have that amazing, perfect printing that you admire about your primary level colleagues. lol</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Next, I tried the fancy labels. While they did look cute at first there were days where I thought they looked to cluttered on the board. I like clean lines and the chevron AND polka dots </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(we all remember those trends)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> were very busy. Also the subject text was so small because I wanted to get in all the fancy borders and images that some kids could not read it from the back of the room. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I am not judging you if you use these types of labels</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> (they are some of the best sellers in my store)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> because I think they are stinking adorable. They just are not for me right now. Who knows maybe in a few years I will change my mind again. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've seen the schedule cards that have little clocks on them to show students what time they will be doing each activity. No pun intended but I do not have time to change the times everyday. We generally do the same activities at the same time of day but not always. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">What I Use Now</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now I use a very simple label that is a solid color with just the text.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYc7uo0wCLg/YQXPQtiy8DI/AAAAAAAAKpI/TKvS6IU-ZH0rVg2cZcoL-0qHO_TQDf4bgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1538" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYc7uo0wCLg/YQXPQtiy8DI/AAAAAAAAKpI/TKvS6IU-ZH0rVg2cZcoL-0qHO_TQDf4bgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="300" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can print them on one color or multiple colors that compliment your room decor and they do not take up a bunch of printer ink.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have the outside break times (recess, lunch, and home) on a their own color so students can easily see when they get a break. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MiVl8aIwc8g/YQXPgEZ2CJI/AAAAAAAAKpM/z2WWQaAzZ2MLhJw-cMW13qnUojiX4FPPACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1429" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MiVl8aIwc8g/YQXPgEZ2CJI/AAAAAAAAKpM/z2WWQaAzZ2MLhJw-cMW13qnUojiX4FPPACLcBGAsYHQ/w279-h400/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="279" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After I laminate them I attach magnets to the back so they will stick to the board. I did find that the magnets fell off the laminated surface pretty quickly so I covered them with packing tape and it works perfect!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I store them in a plastic container form the dollar store and put it on my board ledge. It is super easy, and quick </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(best part)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to put up our new day schedule. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDZZHI0qZOY/YQXQkB10hmI/AAAAAAAAKpY/msThbgzIvDI8sUa2IVdAd1zAGrnhiYR-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B5%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1885" data-original-width="2048" height="369" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oDZZHI0qZOY/YQXQkB10hmI/AAAAAAAAKpY/msThbgzIvDI8sUa2IVdAd1zAGrnhiYR-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h369/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B5%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Our Routine</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each morning, a different student tells us what the date is and then they read over our day schedule. If a student needs a little bit of help reading the labels, no problem. That is what I am there for. </span></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">If I know right away that a student will struggle with reading them, I wait until later on the rotation to pick them to read. This way they will have seen and heard the words read numerous times and they will have more success with many of them.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">For You!</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you want a <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GEBh_HR0-42_RJ4c__ZLs-Kmq9oA22VfcqX8uxZ3dms/copy" target="_blank">FREE copy</a> of the labels for your own classroom, here they are.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh82cvmX6k4/YQXRxdIYnUI/AAAAAAAAKpg/giE-YsJar1cw2UGKPfjWbBtGxtHOmcPGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1538" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh82cvmX6k4/YQXRxdIYnUI/AAAAAAAAKpg/giE-YsJar1cw2UGKPfjWbBtGxtHOmcPGQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpicture%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="300" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The file is on Google Slides so that you can completely customize them yourself. I have put in the labels I use, but you can easily change the font type and words. You can also make more labels that will suit your needs. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Slides are set up so they are printable at 8.5 x 11 size.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GEBh_HR0-42_RJ4c__ZLs-Kmq9oA22VfcqX8uxZ3dms/copy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="244" height="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BX1rOmR6tg/YQXSE6QBl2I/AAAAAAAAKpo/9b_FLFRMDsEMxo-gp4p-xhJgverszCPjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/download%2Bnow%2Bbutton.png" width="244" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Archivo Black"; font-size: x-large;">More Labeling Fun</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you love labels as much as I do and need (want) more free ones, here are <a href="https://www.terristeachingtreasures.com/2014/09/clutter-free-desk.html" target="_blank">the labels</a> I use to organize the materials I have prepped for the week.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.terristeachingtreasures.com/2014/09/clutter-free-desk.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="400" height="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wnhYQSND2o/YQXT0liahjI/AAAAAAAAKpw/9YGneXuH_Z4kcu7cpY2LALl09V_z3eCsACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/editable%2B3%2Bdrawer%2Blabels%2BFB%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6KJErGNfv7Q/YQXUBXK2pWI/AAAAAAAAKp0/eO46OVsYw4MYG04rZkILSnPoOwiZokfjACLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6KJErGNfv7Q/YQXUBXK2pWI/AAAAAAAAKp0/eO46OVsYw4MYG04rZkILSnPoOwiZokfjACLcBGAsYHQ/w266-h400/Schedule%2BCards%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to save this post for later, here is an image to pin to Pinterest. </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oS7GfutDAGY/ToEwO5TK1hI/AAAAAAAAALM/erkjDQt64B83ht5vcD5GdfB6zf8fmA0CACPcBGAYYCw/s66/signaturesmall.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="46" data-original-width="66" height="46" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oS7GfutDAGY/ToEwO5TK1hI/AAAAAAAAALM/erkjDQt64B83ht5vcD5GdfB6zf8fmA0CACPcBGAYYCw/s0/signaturesmall.PNG" width="66" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p></div></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-51360201696245723032021-07-29T20:55:00.001-07:002021-07-29T20:55:55.199-07:00Back to School - Getting Students Talking<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Helping Your Students to Connect </span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">The first few days back to school can be a difficult time getting students talking in front of the entire class. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tPMgZWhYKY/YQNx9KzgA0I/AAAAAAAAKm0/clHWIwzHlnoZ5vqgZ__F40cUm5JYJJerQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Back%2Bto%2BSchool%2Bwiht%2BPlay%2BDoh%2BFB%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get your students talking with play doh back to school activity Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tPMgZWhYKY/YQNx9KzgA0I/AAAAAAAAKm0/clHWIwzHlnoZ5vqgZ__F40cUm5JYJJerQCLcBGAsYHQ/w458-h240/Back%2Bto%2BSchool%2Bwiht%2BPlay%2BDoh%2BFB%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="458" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have worked at a few schools in my small district and I saw the same thing happening each year. Students tend to need some coaxing to take to the whole class. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe they are new to the school. Maybe there are new students they don't know. Maybe you are new to them. Whatever the reason, I love to hear my students share their summer adventures and I don't want these reasons to stop them.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have no idea where I read/saw/listened to this idea but I have used it ever since discovering it and I want to share it with you. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This is THE ONE activity that has EVERY student talking no matter how nervous or shy they are. The best part is you only need 1 supply.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">OK Here it is...</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">Play Doh is the magic supply!!!! No I am not getting paid to write this post </span><span style="font-size: medium;">( I wish I was though...lol)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> so if you don't want to use brand name Play Doh go ahead and use whatever you have. I am not that cool teacher who makes my own dough and it certainly doesn't taste </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(we all know we have kids who eat the stuff) </span><span style="font-size: large;">or smell as good as the homemade dough, but I stick to using my debit card to get store bought Play Doh. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-18mxy4ycIr0/YQNy9fJB9HI/AAAAAAAAKm8/S6iNfCXykL8UI0P1dpDeeifNNJQmol5lACLcBGAsYHQ/s1212/two%2Bexamples.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1208" data-original-width="1212" height="399" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-18mxy4ycIr0/YQNy9fJB9HI/AAAAAAAAKm8/S6iNfCXykL8UI0P1dpDeeifNNJQmol5lACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h399/two%2Bexamples.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Here's how I use it</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">I give each student a can of Play Doh and emphasize that the color does not matter in any way. If they switch color with someone I don't draw attention to it or it will become a thing. I just look the other way. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I tell them to build ANYTHING that has to do with their summer. I know that not all students go on elaborate family vacations or do cool things with their bajillion cousins so that is why I make a big deal about building anything that relates to their summer in any way.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If they ate 137 hot dogs they could build a hot dog. If they slept in every day they could build a bed </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(tons of comfy pillows are needed for this one)</span><span style="font-size: large;">. If they saw a snake they can make a snake. Seriously anything is a go. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eMWupauEaAA/YQCWr3SwYTI/AAAAAAAAKlA/5L6vVjRtF80TBqeHB6K5mXtBrDjoj7J3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2015/Making%2Ba%2Bcamping%2Bscene%2Bwith%2Bplay%2Bdoh%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1735" data-original-width="2015" height="345" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eMWupauEaAA/YQCWr3SwYTI/AAAAAAAAKlA/5L6vVjRtF80TBqeHB6K5mXtBrDjoj7J3ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h345/Making%2Ba%2Bcamping%2Bscene%2Bwith%2Bplay%2Bdoh%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><span><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">This student did a lot of camping with her family so she is creating a campsite scene.</span></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Quicksand; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I usually give them about 10 minutes but this can be altered if they need more or less time. I also tell them not to share their ideas as they are building. They will have time for that later. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">When they are all done, I give them a couple minutes to share with a person next to them what they built and how it relates to their summer. This is the part that I have to watch the clock carefully because they will just keep talking if I let them. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAm2_6IqZYo/YQCWyUIooVI/AAAAAAAAKlE/TDIuzwsueeM1Sza9eMn34RrsiQpU8yG2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1769/Making%2Ba%2Bfishing%2Bscene%2Bwith%2Bplay%2Bdoh%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="1769" height="354" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAm2_6IqZYo/YQCWyUIooVI/AAAAAAAAKlE/TDIuzwsueeM1Sza9eMn34RrsiQpU8yG2gCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h354/Making%2Ba%2Bfishing%2Bscene%2Bwith%2Bplay%2Bdoh%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">This student was creative and used the lid from her Play Doh as a boat. She was creating a fishing scene because she did a lot of fishing with her dad.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">After they have shared with their partner, we do a gallery walk. We line up and then slowly walk around the desks admiring </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(and trying to silently guess)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> what everyone made. Remind them to look with their eyes not their hands. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">We head back to our seats and now is the time to watch all the hands shoot up. I am not kidding here. Try it and you will see.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_UIYpk6mS0/YQCXD3nJILI/AAAAAAAAKlQ/ocJxucVKsWU9WA5KKzaVZYfb5y3UHMTygCLcBGAsYHQ/s1687/Making%2Bpizza%2Bwith%2Bplay%2Bdoh%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1557" data-original-width="1687" height="369" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_UIYpk6mS0/YQCXD3nJILI/AAAAAAAAKlQ/ocJxucVKsWU9WA5KKzaVZYfb5y3UHMTygCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h369/Making%2Bpizza%2Bwith%2Bplay%2Bdoh%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Quicksand;">I learned VERY quickly that this guy loves pizza. Everything he did that year had to do with pizza.<br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I ask if anyone wants to share what they built and how it relates to their summer. I let everyone who wants to share have a turn. You can do what you see fit for your class but I do not limit the amount of time they can talk and they get to pick 2 people to ask a question when they are done. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This part takes the most time but I guarantee by the time you are finished everyone will have wanted to share and it sets the stage for future sharing in your classroom. </span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">At The End</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">When we are all finished with the activity, I let my students keep their can of Play Doh in their desks. I tell them that if it dries out... oh well. If they lose it... oh well. AND if I find it on the floor it goes in the garbage... uh oh. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">They are allowed to play with it while waiting for breakfast </span>(they get breakfast served in the classroom)<span style="font-size: large;">, when they are all done everything else, or when I say it is free time. They are pretty good at sticking to the rules. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Take Notice</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">One thing I always watch for while students are working is who is repeatedly starting over or who needs some more reassurance that they don't have to create a perfect masterpiece. This helps me identify who may need some extra growth mindset and positive self-talk guidance in the future. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Have fun with your students on the first day and don't worry about academics. Academics can come once they feel like they belong to the class and are welcome.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH9uO8niniI/YQN026NF_tI/AAAAAAAAKnE/MOTthL3BmcEnDoeW-XcbF3e0nNHYEbupgCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Back%2Bto%2BSchool%2Bwiht%2BPlay%2BDoh%2Bpin%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH9uO8niniI/YQN026NF_tI/AAAAAAAAKnE/MOTthL3BmcEnDoeW-XcbF3e0nNHYEbupgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Back%2Bto%2BSchool%2Bwiht%2BPlay%2BDoh%2Bpin%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="213" /></a></div><br />If you want to save this post for later, here is an image to pin to Pinterest. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Archivo Black; font-size: large;">Another Fun Back to School Activity</span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jqO5n7JpGcc/YQN2XZPyGjI/AAAAAAAAKnM/Z_xbPsA9hsYit5DWdU1SnfQOnPF8ds65gCLcBGAsYHQ/s989/BTS%2BWord%2BSearch%2Bimage%2B1.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="989" height="317" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jqO5n7JpGcc/YQN2XZPyGjI/AAAAAAAAKnM/Z_xbPsA9hsYit5DWdU1SnfQOnPF8ds65gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/BTS%2BWord%2BSearch%2Bimage%2B1.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div>If you are looking for more activities to fill your first week of school here is a <a href="https://www.terristeachingtreasures.com/2020/07/free-back-to-school-word-search.html" target="_blank">FREE word search</a> that I have my students do with a partner or trio. There are 100 words to find!</div></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Cheers,</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="80" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w113-h80/signature.PNG" width="113" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-81773335817221119302021-07-16T05:00:00.003-07:002021-07-16T17:02:25.456-07:00Free 2021-2022 School Calendar <h1><strong>Are you starting to plan for Back to School?</strong></h1><span style="font-size: large;">The summer is the time that I start getting organized for the upcoming school year. The very first thing I do is print off a school year calendar and start planning when I will teach what, based on the school year events/holidays. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-2021-2022-School-Year-Calendar-741086" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Free Academic calendar for 2021-2022 school year" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J8LgfCOD8UM/YO-VIkW4yrI/AAAAAAAAKfk/x8mugbvIFaIQyKcCy5XO9KNXaHVQ_OkrACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/september%2Bcalendar%2B3.png" title="Free school calendar Terri's Teaching Treasures" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">There are definitely some concepts I don't want to cover (like division or anything with regrouping) when it is a busy time in the school and my students are not completely focused. Because of this I put all known holidays/big events in the calendar and then I start planning. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2>Where do I find my calendar templates?</h2><span style="font-size: large;">I've got you covered! Every year I update my calendar to print off and I am giving it to you all for FREE! Yup, FREE! Check it out now. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-2021-2022-School-Year-Calendar-741086" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Free Calendar with large spaces to put all your events into." border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i95Lvi-hvHc/YO-VjwIhX1I/AAAAAAAAKfs/Vxr5pypRz3YMqTB_z2rpAm5A3rSyn20iwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/september%2Bcalendar%2B4.png" title="Large spaced calendar" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Each page has a full month and the spaces are large enough to add lots of text! The calendars go from August 2021 to July 2022.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Each page also has a clip art image that is small enough not to use all your computer ink, but big enough to add some flair to your month.</span><br /><h2>Other ways to use the calendar:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use it for yourself to take to staff or team meetings and schedule all your events and meetings.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Attach it to your classroom newsletter with important events filled in.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fill it out with daily homework tasks for students.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Students can use it to record their daily home reading.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Display it in the hallway as a place for parents to sign up to volunteer in the classroom.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use as a student behavior chart.</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-2020-2021-School-Year-Calendar-741086?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures%20Blog&utm_campaign=Free%20school%20calendar%2020%2F21%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img alt="Free 2020 - 2021 School Year Calendar. Image of all the included months from Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ahbeCKjHr8/XxOB_NI_ZTI/AAAAAAAAIKg/o-jlO45LydcaD-8wbMvAtP0VTPCcHC3qgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Free%2B2020-2021%2Bacademic%2Bcalendar%2Bpic%2B1.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This year I had a whole new use for this calendar. I won't get into too many details but here is the story.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">A parent kept complaining that her daughter was being picked on at recess and lunch. I was confused because when I talked to the student, everything was fine. I am not sure why she was saying one thing to her mom and another to me (that doesn't really matter here) but something needed to change. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">During a conversation with the mom, we decided together that I would do check ins with her daughter after every break she was with other kids. So that meant first thing in the morning and after recess and lunch. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I needed somewhere to record these check ins that would be easy for me to track and quick to see any incidents. This calendar was the place.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I divided each day into 3 sections (morning, recess, and lunch). If the student reported that everything was fine I put an X on that section. If something happened, I put a ✔ and explained on the back. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This was great because the mom could see that things were not actually happening to her daughter at home. Both her and I noticed that the student stopped telling her mom incidents were happening when she knew we were both communicating about it. Win-Win!<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">There are many ways to use a calendar in a classroom. Let me know in the comments if you use them in any other way.</span><br /><h2><br /></h2><h2>How do I get a copy?</h2><span style="font-size: large;">Click on any picture or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-2020-2021-School-Year-Calendar-741086?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures%20Blog&utm_campaign=Free%20school%20calendar%2020%2F21%20TTT%20post" target="_blank">here</a> to get your FREE copy. Just print them out and you are ready to go. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-2021-2022-School-Year-Calendar-741086" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1536" height="224" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GaC4pUtneuc/YO-XUx-RQVI/AAAAAAAAKf0/agMwNliYQ5sbIDof5UzMznBzFBPqLwBBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h224/2021-2022%2Bfree%2Bcalendar%2Bfb%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Happy planning! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br /><a href="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/signaturesmall-1.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Terri's Teaching Treasures Signature" border="0" class="size-full wp-image-71255" height="46" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/signaturesmall-1.png" title="" width="66" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Don't need it right now? Pin it to save it for later :)<br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35kZS_CjpGU/YO-XbjsUevI/AAAAAAAAKf4/PbZEMNCzqYguo3s-U1K_yaYZCx7SC5QwACLcBGAsYHQ/s900/2021-2022%2Bfree%2Bcalendar%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35kZS_CjpGU/YO-XbjsUevI/AAAAAAAAKf4/PbZEMNCzqYguo3s-U1K_yaYZCx7SC5QwACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021-2022%2Bfree%2Bcalendar%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-13540822186843238192021-07-12T19:30:00.002-07:002021-07-13T21:06:34.099-07:00Math Center Organization<p><span style="font-size: large;">I spent MANY years scrambling to get math centers ready or digging through drawers for a center I just knew I had somewhere. I don't want you to go through this so I am going to share with you how I now organize my math centers </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(and give you FREE labels)</b></span><span style="font-size: large;">. Now it takes me only a few minutes to completely switch out my centers. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3oh3rrKTzHU/YOz6KDlCPrI/AAAAAAAAKfI/SvnZfegu1Lsn8Iz73SDkxnSqVE8gPY6LwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2BFB1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Math center storage ideas" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="210" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3oh3rrKTzHU/YOz6KDlCPrI/AAAAAAAAKfI/SvnZfegu1Lsn8Iz73SDkxnSqVE8gPY6LwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h210/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2BFB1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="Math centers" width="400" /></a></div><span><p><span style="font-size: large;">I couple years ago I came across these <a href="https://amzn.to/3xu68W1" target="_blank">Sterilite storage bins</a> and I immediately knew they would be perfect for my math centers.</span></p></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uhzz-cOQlfw/YOYjdUcBzKI/AAAAAAAAKdw/0SNmMXekwrgELD3tdRAx18DzM_f0a9MvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B1%2Bbrighter%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Third Grade math centers in storage bins" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="843" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uhzz-cOQlfw/YOYjdUcBzKI/AAAAAAAAKdw/0SNmMXekwrgELD3tdRAx18DzM_f0a9MvgCLcBGAsYHQ/w375-h400/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B1%2Bbrighter%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="4 math centers in bins" width="375" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I didn't just want to label them "Math Centers" and continue having to dig through each container so I have 1-2 containers per math concept that goes with my curriculum. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMZGiH0BGbw/YOYk4txemvI/AAAAAAAAKeI/BorgyC_Ck48XHHt1qTd3c71fU_0zBGq6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s863/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="multiplication math center in storage bag" border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="844" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMZGiH0BGbw/YOYk4txemvI/AAAAAAAAKeI/BorgyC_Ck48XHHt1qTd3c71fU_0zBGq6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w391-h400/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="Multiplication math center" width="391" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The large containers hold large Ziploc bags perfectly and depending on what supplies are included in your center, they can hold all the centers for each concept.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I store the containers in my classroom cupboards where I can quickly grab them when needed. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yF-OqmEvC0A/YOYlGUanUSI/AAAAAAAAKeM/Cz2BszW5wiM-ZdUoZ4YvlcOaZEeTTAKUACLcBGAsYHQ/s897/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B5%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="math center bins stored in cupboard with free labels" border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="897" height="358" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yF-OqmEvC0A/YOYlGUanUSI/AAAAAAAAKeM/Cz2BszW5wiM-ZdUoZ4YvlcOaZEeTTAKUACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h358/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B5%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="math center bins" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When I am wanting to change my centers for students I can grab the desired concept container and go to the drawers I have for my students to access. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uiXEObjnoVU/YOYjiXjw8gI/AAAAAAAAKd4/PWPSZG95oD8HifP4CYkyAH_rWYn6GWv3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="math center storage in ziploc bags Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="748" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uiXEObjnoVU/YOYjiXjw8gI/AAAAAAAAKd4/PWPSZG95oD8HifP4CYkyAH_rWYn6GWv3QCLcBGAsYHQ/w333-h400/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpic%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="math center storage" width="333" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago I discovered these <a href="https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/search/products/?q=trofast" target="_blank">Trofast drawers from Ikea</a> and fell in LOVE!!! Not only do they match my classroom colors, they are super sturdy. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dlGephXVfwY/YOYjgG7cCYI/AAAAAAAAKd0/a4YwKNNjKzsbn3cAXbzhrK3Ex6cAgpy1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s936/math%2Bcenter%2Bikea%2Bdrawers%2Bpic%2B2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Math center bins for student use Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="844" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dlGephXVfwY/YOYjgG7cCYI/AAAAAAAAKd0/a4YwKNNjKzsbn3cAXbzhrK3Ex6cAgpy1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w361-h400/math%2Bcenter%2Bikea%2Bdrawers%2Bpic%2B2.png" title="Math centers" width="361" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">FREE LABELS!</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">To make this easier for you to set up I have created a <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11AlUuEs5FzKLaUW97ppY6BDDnGbhxKTOtOTqxOO5nOA/copy" target="_blank">FREE file</a> for you which includes labels for the Sterilite containers. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">The file includes:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">pre-made labels for the length of the container</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">pre-made labels for the width of the container</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">customizable labels for both. </span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;">I have created the labels for both the length and the width so there is some flexibility on how they are stored. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11AlUuEs5FzKLaUW97ppY6BDDnGbhxKTOtOTqxOO5nOA/copy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="208" height="77" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IjqvcPoXZck/YOYmtASe1VI/AAAAAAAAKeY/h6WRj4UrF3MjIqczQuubEO30bNUoOUH0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h77/click%2Bhere%2Bbutton.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Container Purchasing Tip:</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">I have noticed that the price on the Sterilite containers varies greatly. I have seen them mostly at around $35 Canadian but they vary in price all the way to $60 Canadian.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I put them on my wish list and watch for when they go the cheaper prices and that is when I buy them. Who wants to pay $25 more than they have to? Not me. </span></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Getting started with a FREE math center.</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you are just getting started with math centers or want to add to your collection, here is a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Soccer-Math-Centers-Multiplication-and-Subtraction-2389060" target="_blank">free one</a> that focuses on multiplication facts and multi-digit subtraction. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Soccer-Math-Centers-Multiplication-and-Subtraction-2389060" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Soccer themed multiplication and subtraction math center free Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="1181" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_I3W4soR-qc/YOYoVvqPNmI/AAAAAAAAKeo/cWQJpxplBAc0Q4fudKQ37g8iltWFJDWwwCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/Soccer%2BMath%2BCenters%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="Free Math Center" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">These math centers are geared towards 2nd - 4th grade.</span><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vKC1jptQPE/YOz3suhBCXI/AAAAAAAAKfA/zEnJTjlBXhU6AmXH5iZEQPHpkyYPWJS2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vKC1jptQPE/YOz3suhBCXI/AAAAAAAAKfA/zEnJTjlBXhU6AmXH5iZEQPHpkyYPWJS2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Math%2Bcenter%2Bstorage%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you want to save this post for later, here is an image to pin to Pinterest. </span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Cheers,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Terri's Teaching Treasures signature" border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="65" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w92-h65/signature.PNG" title="Terri's Teaching Treasures" width="92" /></a></div><br /></div></span><p></p><p><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-35982649795635503922021-05-16T17:28:00.000-07:002021-05-16T17:28:43.958-07:00Student Approved Read Alouds for 3rd & 4th Grade<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you looking for new read aloud novels for your Grade 3 or 4 classroom?</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">Whether it is on Instagram, Facebook, or in the school, I am always hearing the question "What book should I read to my class next?" I decided I would let you know which novels my 3rd and 4th grade students love to listen to.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_kHCgaPfoiQ/YKG37baLD4I/AAAAAAAAJtw/4aXqDxUsgSkghOOM0FH-iRehMizIzfjxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Grade%2B3%2Band%2B4%2Bread%2Balouds%2BFB%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="3rd and 4th grade read aloud recommendations Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="251" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_kHCgaPfoiQ/YKG37baLD4I/AAAAAAAAJtw/4aXqDxUsgSkghOOM0FH-iRehMizIzfjxQCLcBGAsYHQ/w477-h251/Grade%2B3%2Band%2B4%2Bread%2Balouds%2BFB%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="477" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I read to my class EVERY DAY while they are eating their recess snack and sometimes while they are finishing up an art project.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I enjoy finding books that can transport my students to a new world and that allows them to fall in love with new characters. Over the years, I have read many books to my classes and the ones I am going to share with you are ones that are always a big hit with my students.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Just a note before I get into my list. The links below are Amazon affiliate links. This does not change the price for you, it just gives me a few cents in commission. Please do not feel pressured to click on my affiliate links. I am totally fine if you write down the titles and look for the books where ever you shop. Links to Amazon Canada will be at the bottom of the post.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">OK, let's get started. The list is not in any particular order but the first two books are by far the most loved ones in my classroom. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/32u199P" target="_blank">Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell</a> by Chris Colfer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/32u199P" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RsxK7CsK3KE/YKCk1QSoZZI/AAAAAAAAJrk/GwTQM94WIJcWZ6cB9JBs949rM0YPm3L9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/The%2BWishing%2BSpell.png" /></a></div><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;">This is a fabulous book that is the first book in Colfer's series. Twins, Alex and Conner fall into The Land of Stories book and go on many great adventures to get the items to the wishing spell. The wishing spell is the only thing to get them back home to their mom and grandmother. On their adventures, Alex and Conner meet many Fairy Tale characters that we are all familiar with.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Just a heads up. A main story line is that the children's father has passed away and the family is dealing with his loss. This may be triggering for some of your students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /><u><a href="https://amzn.to/3nwHGz7" target="_blank">Wild Robot Series</a></u> by Peter Brown</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nwHGz7" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tuE61h4qBXQ/YKClaT0TZYI/AAAAAAAAJrs/gBS67mruyIsXyVR_mhyaZxmyhJkWa52UgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Wild%2BRobot.png" /></a></div><br />Who doesn't love robots, especially one who is stranded on an island and is trying to make friends with the animals? Technology and wilderness collide in this heartwarming tale. This is a very engaging story that is all about not judging something by what it looks like. It has a great message of kindness and your students will be begging you to read the sequel the moment you end the first book. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xqJxK4" target="_blank">Catching Spring</a> by Sylvia Olsen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xqJxK4" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZQ2VMRfgKY/YKCl1YaKyUI/AAAAAAAAJr0/V5gXOrmkEPs3S3nreJc0eaebM2UcQSE4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Catching%2BSpring.png" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you live in British Columbia this book is a great way to help your students connect with a boy names Bobby, who lives on the Tsartlip First Nations reserve on Vancouver Island. Bobby wants to enter a fishing derby so that he can win a new bike. He has to get a job to earn the entry fee. Sylvia Olsen does a fabulous job at describing what Bobby's life is like and how hard work can pay off. Every time I read this book, my class is eager to learn how to play marbles just like Bobby. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/32N2qZH" target="_blank">Murder, Me, and Moses</a> by Ann Walsh</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/32N2qZH" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhDidNnjH9w/YKCmTj3OZDI/AAAAAAAAJr8/0pBYZUwSAHQtW1ezucfOdJdQzfJISGUSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Murder%2BMe%2Band%2BMoses.png" /></a></div><br />Another fantastic book that is great for integrating with your social studies about a gold rush. This book is set in Barkerville, B.C. at the time of the Cariboo Gold Rush and will have your students sitting on the edge of their seats. There are many opportunities to make predictions about who murdered the local barber's friend. A young boy, Ted and Moses (the barber) are the main characters who have to escape many close calls. This is an adventure packed story that even your most reluctant student will be drawn into before you are done reading the first chapter. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/32N2qZH" target="_blank">Lily Quench and the Dragon of Ashby</a> by Natalie Prior<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/32N2qZH" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sR8rkOnIhM4/YKCmrU22XVI/AAAAAAAAJsE/nJkeItgT-skWtAc2dXjb34mtCs3gnCU9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Lily%2BQuench.png" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This is a light-hearted story of Lily Quench the dragon slayer. She is called upon by her family to slay a dragon that is threatening her families kingdom. She soon finds herself befriending the dragon while continuing her adventure. This is an adorable story of bravery, friendship, and girl empowerment. It is a great starter book for introducing your students to the Lily Quench series. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3dMYoqt" target="_blank">Abel's Island</a> by William Steig</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3dMYoqt" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6XqDCveMj-A/YKCnBMcF50I/AAAAAAAAJsM/jx53vVaS6fYuPYCjTNy-2TC4B7NUvrZswCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Abel%2527s%2BIsland.png" /></a></div><br />This is my personal favorite. William Steig won a Newbery Honor Award with this book so that is proof that it is a wonderful book :) A storm has stranded Abel ( a mouse) on his own island and this causes strife for him because he is forced to cope without his familiar, secure life he is use to. Steig wrote a book that is great for reinforcing the benefits of having a growth mindset. Abel provides your students with many, MANY examples of someone persevering by having a growth mindset. Abel has to find a way to cross a river, forge for food, build a shelter, and learn how to live in a new world.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3tTJMeu" target="_blank">There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom</a> by Louis Sachar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3tTJMeu" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uo5R-6WJ1gM/YKCnZMgOBJI/AAAAAAAAJsU/s0pjiXHXIqgCFRRdlg_rGbOQQ2V_ZBMNACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Boy%2Bin%2BGirls%2BBathroom.png" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I love to read this humorous book at the beginning of the year. Another story about not judging a book by it's cover. Bradley Chalkers is a 5th grade boy who causes all sorts of trouble. He gets in fights, he tells a lot of lies, and he is labeled as having serious behavior issues. Bradley reluctantly meets the school counselor who sees him as a sensitive, caring person. Bradley learns to love himself and others start changing their perspective of him. Louis Sachar does a wonderful job at giving us the opportunity to talk about perceptions and personal growth and all in a humorous way. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3gTYApP" target="_blank">Matilda</a> by Roald Dahl</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gTYApP" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pk1XnQbpdYI/YKCnvgnt20I/AAAAAAAAJsc/sJln0Z-iRAs3OUYvvU2hkfsxjXHeCFLxACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Matilda.png" /></a></div><br />Your students will love the story of a sassy little girl who discovers that she has the power to move objects. She uses these powers to help her deal with her kid-hating parents and mean school headmistress. Everyone quickly finds themselves cheering for Matilda as she encounters many comical interactions throughout the story. If you are looking for a book that will make your students chuckle, this is the one. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/2QEBuJn" target="_blank">The BFG</a> by Roald Dahl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2QEBuJn" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_rKMcwmzX8/YKCoEGOxN8I/AAAAAAAAJsk/eWkGpwEXH-0e7W9ot9YuzKRVTdqSoiF1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/BFG.png" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Another Dahl masterpiece! Sophie, an orphan, goes on an adventure to stop all the bad giants. Along the way she befriends the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) who helps her get to Giant Country and Queen Victoria. This novel has a theme of bravery as both Sophie and the BFG have to learn how to be brave to make changes in their lives. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3uapePe" target="_blank">Harry Potter Series</a> by J.K. Rowling</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uapePe" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3sULlx9LHw/YKCowiQwJnI/AAAAAAAAJss/qPZYATcavpUqSRqvyIPGE6HVkbUXw_dJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Harry%2BPotter%2B1.png" /></a></div><br />The ultimate fantasy series that will have your students begging you to read more than one book in the series. The main character, Harry Potter, is summoned to attend a famous school of wizardry, Hogwarts. Harry meets Ron and Hermione who help him realize that he is not only a wizard but that he is a famous one. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3u6f5Tz" target="_blank">Poppy</a> by Avi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3u6f5Tz" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8_Wm78weZCw/YKCpGKTodNI/AAAAAAAAJs0/daCpilqlsKUsENFICmU2T7-6u5w75lnYACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Poppy.png" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Adorable Poppy, a field mouse, has been told about the dangers of Mr. Ocax, a great-horned owl, her whole life. When she decides to go dancing in the moonlight with her boyfriend, Ragweed, her life changes forever. Ragweed is taken by Mr. Ocax and Poppy must find her inner bravery to try and save him. Along the way she find a porcupine friend who helps her. She is a real heroine who outwits the owl to save her boyfriend and also move her family to a better location with more food. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">After I have read this book to my class, they have been keen to read the other books in the Tales of Dimwood Forest series. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3u6f5Tz" target="_blank">The One and Only Ivan</a> by Katherine Applegate</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3u6f5Tz" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj9ppIT7x8E/YKCpfWnXnZI/AAAAAAAAJs8/NAdKrGBhteQzsklYtKDdHZDleOCNROk2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/One%2Band%2BOnly%2BIvan.png" /></a></div><br />A truly unforgettable story of a silverback gorilla, Ivan, who is living in a mall zoo. This story is told in first person perspective, through Ivan's point of view. He fills his time watching t.v., painting pictures, and talking to his friends, Stella and Bob. A new baby elephant, Ruby, comes to the zoo and Ivan starts thinking of his home in the jungle and the life the animals are living in while at the zoo. Friendship is the main theme in this heartwarming novel. When I read this book to my class, I am always blown away by the empathy they show towards the characters in the story.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">There is now a sequel to this book called <a href="https://amzn.to/3gQYsYh" target="_blank">The One and Only Bob</a>. I have not read it yet but I have heard great things about it. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3eafqiD" target="_blank">A Boy Called Bat</a> by Elana K. Arnold<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3eafqiD" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-34Jw3Al7h7U/YKCp2TWn-gI/AAAAAAAAJtE/WP6i2oqFRIgGUbYmr-kx3UbY1NjJrUrbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/A%2Bboy%2Bcalled%2Bbat.png" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Bixby Alexander Tam (Bat) is surprised when his mom, a veternarian, brings home a baby skunk that she is taking care of. He instantly falls in love with the skunk and tries to convince his mom that they should keep the skunk. He has one month to show his mom that the baby skunk makes a perfect pet. Readers begin to relate to Bat as he struggles with peer friendships and the realities having his parents divorce. Bat has autism and even though this is not the main focus of the story it does lead to some great discussion with your students about acceptance and how it is important to look at situations through someone else's point of view. I love how this book normalizes autism and diverse needs of other people. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gU21wJ" target="_blank">Is That a Sick Cat in Your Backpack?</a> by Todd Strasser</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gU21wJ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tm3IyeE6LS0/YKCqSXgj3_I/AAAAAAAAJtM/fm-Wg9hizrwQ6ciieU-V4KMQBgeh3DscgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/sick%2Bcat%2Bin%2Bbackpack.png" /></a></div><br />This is a book to read for pure silliness and fun. There is no important theme or lesson to be learned but is purely for enjoyment. The Tardy Boys (3 brothers) find out that their parents have been kidnapped by space aliens and on the same day they discover that there is a new cat living in their house. Trying to feed the kitty is very expensive because it is undernourished and eats A LOT. The boys decide to enter the kitty into a contest to win cat food for a year. Soon enough, the boys and their friends discover that cats have been sent from space to earth to control the humans and take over earth. Many humorous events take place while the boys are trying to defeat the space cats and get their parents back. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you have a lot of boys in your class, this is a must read. They are quickly drawn to the gross hairballs Skinny Kitty coughs up, the incredibly stinky feet of the Tardy boy's classmate, and the mind control of the space cats. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2SbK5mY" target="_blank">Night of the Twisters</a> by Ivy Ruckman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2SbK5mY" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="275" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKOFIKyMS60/YKCq2CAoTYI/AAAAAAAAJtU/P_0CDpm8ew8ScqHpg7Xvq2-A0U3Ke5PjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Night%2Bof%2Bthe%2Btwisters.png" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Dan and his friend, Arthur are watching Dan's baby brother when they hear tornado warning sirens. They don't think much about it because the sirens are a normal part of their life in Nebraska. To their surprise they have much less time then they thought to make it to the basement with Dan's baby brother. The tornado hits their town and Dan's house. When the tornado stops, the real adventures begin as they have to make their way out of the house and onto the streets to seek help. This book is a fictionalized retelling of the Grand Island, Nebraska tornados of June 1980. It will have your students on the edge of their seat and is a fantastic book to work into a unit on extreme weather.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Amazon Canada affiliate links:</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3eNdkEn" target="_blank">Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell </a>by Chris Colfer</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://amzn.to/333yskm" target="_blank">Wild Robot Series</a></u> by Peter Brown</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uc6qz3" target="_blank">Catching Spring</a> by Sylvia Olsen</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3eQfuDh" target="_blank">Murder, Me, and Moses </a>by Ann Walsh</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3eLz2Zn" target="_blank">Lily Quench and the Dragon of Ashby</a> by Natalie Prior</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2QLPVex" target="_blank">Abel's Island</a> by William Steig</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3udqK2S" target="_blank">There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom</a> by Louis Sachar</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ecyGMt" target="_blank">Matilda</a> by Roald Dahl</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3e7z5j9" target="_blank">The BFG</a> by Roald Dahl</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3e8llEE" target="_blank">Harry Potter Series</a> by J.K. Rowling</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3aVnRMq" target="_blank">Poppy</a> by Avi</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3tawtoQ" target="_blank">The One and Only Ivan</a> by Katherine Applegate</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3tf5pF0" target="_blank">A Boy Called Bat</a> by Elana K. Arnold</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/334xB2T" target="_blank">Is That a Sick Cat in Your Backpack?</a> by Todd Strasser</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nGRarC" target="_blank">Night of the Twisters</a> by Ivy Ruckman</span></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">FREE Book Review Graphic Organizer</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;">As a thank you for reading this far :) I want to give you a book review graphic organizer that your students can use with any book.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RKxHpPjhpU92QstSFU-AZR7wAMtffpL7/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1080" height="343" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DoTJ4304PxY/YKGzLLCzPWI/AAAAAAAAJtg/HJLcXVXW5vUo0FWsRKA4lrBLmze70ej4QCLcBGAsYHQ/w459-h343/Free%2BBook%2BReview%2BGraphic%2BOrganizer.png" width="459" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Book reviews are a great way to see what students think of each book you have read and are how I gather most of my data on which books they like the best.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Just click on the photo or <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RKxHpPjhpU92QstSFU-AZR7wAMtffpL7/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">right here</a>, to get your free copy.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I would love to hear about any other books your students have enjoyed or what you think of any of these books. To share your book choices with other educators, just leave a comment below. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59i22d8Beic/YKGzqcpi5oI/AAAAAAAAJto/mrwVG2ot8ck6o0z5IutORMa_amo_JyXYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Grade%2B3%2Band%2B4%2Bread%2Balouds%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59i22d8Beic/YKGzqcpi5oI/AAAAAAAAJto/mrwVG2ot8ck6o0z5IutORMa_amo_JyXYwCLcBGAsYHQ/w267-h400/Grade%2B3%2Band%2B4%2Bread%2Balouds%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="267" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is an image to pin if you want to save this post for later.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cheers,</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s16000/signature.PNG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-72119755069867567012021-02-28T08:30:00.001-08:002021-02-28T08:30:02.290-08:00St. Patrick's Day Lucky Me Art<div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Are you looking for an eye catching display for St. Patrick's Day?</h2><div><span style="font-size: large;">This St. Patrick's Day art and writing project will have everyone stopping to take a look.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k4PWlmFR9Y8/YDsanvUV30I/AAAAAAAAJoU/czhPjeOeoDQeWVJkbdvkG7flstPWtCg9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1133/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bbulletin%2Bboard%2Bclose%2Bup%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1133" height="323" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k4PWlmFR9Y8/YDsanvUV30I/AAAAAAAAJoU/czhPjeOeoDQeWVJkbdvkG7flstPWtCg9wCLcBGAsYHQ/w365-h323/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bbulletin%2Bboard%2Bclose%2Bup%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" width="365" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This project is also a great way to get your students reflecting on their life and all they have to be lucky for. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">You will need at least 2 work periods to complete the entire project. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">1.) For the first period, I read them a mentor text</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(see below)</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">and we talk about the great things, people, moments they have had in their lives. This leads to the writing activity</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(see below for free templates)</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">While students are busy writing about all the things they are lucky for, I take the pictures of their hands.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gwreertr3H8/YDsdq0YnU_I/AAAAAAAAJoc/5bR8kF62wQQ3B1dzpBESftPYf1QY30dggCLcBGAsYHQ/s790/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="790" height="348" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gwreertr3H8/YDsdq0YnU_I/AAAAAAAAJoc/5bR8kF62wQQ3B1dzpBESftPYf1QY30dggCLcBGAsYHQ/w348-h348/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" width="348" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2uOx5rwma1w/YDsdsPuOkeI/AAAAAAAAJog/GvW2zfFbUo4DrYfWgUMQlAK5DPk1JPd1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s790/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="790" height="342" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2uOx5rwma1w/YDsdsPuOkeI/AAAAAAAAJog/GvW2zfFbUo4DrYfWgUMQlAK5DPk1JPd1ACLcBGAsYHQ/w342-h342/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B3%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" width="342" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Tip: When taking the pictures of their hands have them put hands on top of a white background (I use poster board) and also have a sticky note with their name on it off to the side of the picture </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(it will be cropped out)</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Before day 2 you will have to print out your photos in black and white. <b>See the free download for tips and templates. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">2.) This part can be done on the same day at students put together their picture, writing, and shamrock. If you have never used oil or chalk pastels before you will want to teach your students how to blend the color by doing a darker outline and then dragging the color towards the middle of the shamrock. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iXkriFeVQ8E/YDseS3rCLiI/AAAAAAAAJos/oAaF4z3PZ4Iv6nyAE6klvVlG8uYkUbDkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s896/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bhand%2Bclose%2Bup%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="895" data-original-width="896" height="340" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iXkriFeVQ8E/YDseS3rCLiI/AAAAAAAAJos/oAaF4z3PZ4Iv6nyAE6klvVlG8uYkUbDkQCLcBGAsYHQ/w340-h340/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bhand%2Bclose%2Bup%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" width="340" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsPboI-YWv4/YDseUNNOZHI/AAAAAAAAJow/sdaTun9gakwuaNoeYqYxTjAFd2ngelBKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s896/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bhand%2Bclose%2Bup%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="896" height="347" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsPboI-YWv4/YDseUNNOZHI/AAAAAAAAJow/sdaTun9gakwuaNoeYqYxTjAFd2ngelBKQCLcBGAsYHQ/w347-h347/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bhand%2Bclose%2Bup%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" width="347" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I have them cut out the shamrock shape AFTER they have blended their color so they don't get any of the pastel on their desk. It will not matter if they go outside the lines because it is going to be cut out. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Once the shamrocks are colored and cut out, bend the petals up so that it gives the shamrock some dimension and it doesn't lie flat on the hands photo.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Glue the shamrock on to the photo. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Have students glue or staple their finished writing paper on the photo paper. I had students glue them just below the photo. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1q7ZCmhMIUU/YDselx28rhI/AAAAAAAAJpA/e9KNks4taPIJen-2Niv7LNvKQ4IvnVe2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s790/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="790" height="338" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1q7ZCmhMIUU/YDselx28rhI/AAAAAAAAJpA/e9KNks4taPIJen-2Niv7LNvKQ4IvnVe2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w338-h338/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" width="338" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Cim3uYXXWs/YDsekHGfUgI/AAAAAAAAJo8/3yxxgBLdgmYjN8Ine8TvaBOe6ps9cmYYACLcBGAsYHQ/s790/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="790" height="341" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Cim3uYXXWs/YDsekHGfUgI/AAAAAAAAJo8/3yxxgBLdgmYjN8Ine8TvaBOe6ps9cmYYACLcBGAsYHQ/w341-h341/Four%2Bleaf%2Bclover%2Bstudent%2Bexample%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasure.png" width="341" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I also trimmed all the writing papers so there were no extra lines after what they had written. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">FREE Templates and Tips:</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">To help you out with this project and make prep much quicker I have created a pdf file with photo taking/editing and printing tips along with templates of the writing paper and shamrocks. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JGZPqMyOQJPIacUyklZY5AKAyt2i-fEx/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="376" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5oPtebn21tQ/YDsnnsTGjXI/AAAAAAAAJpM/CF5xR6FVWyI152PqlriMlMRnrhgyE0QggCLcBGAsYHQ/w376-h376/templates%2Band%2Btips%2Bfor%2Bshamrock%2Bart%2Bproject.png" width="376" /></a></div><span><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The writing paper comes with intermediate and primary lines so you can use it no matter what grade you teach!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="hhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1JGZPqMyOQJPIacUyklZY5AKAyt2i-fEx/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="244" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lkyYqpWwmTg/YDsntZolMDI/AAAAAAAAJpQ/qg-XLYKIxvgjTWgff6D0QdNcue_O_ZTNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/download%2Bnow%2Bbutton.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mentor Text Idea:</span></h3><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fionas-Luck-Teresa-Bateman/dp/1570916438?crid=26FKQF4JMA5SS&dchild=1&keywords=st+patricks+day+book+2nd+grade&qid=1613890064&sprefix=st+patricks+day+book%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-2&linkCode=li3&tag=terrsteactrea-20&linkId=832e5457168ae1fbfaa6bf72eae6a02d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1570916438&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=terrsteactrea-20&language=en_US" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I love using picture books as mentor texts for both Writing and Art and a few years back I found the perfect one for this project. It is called <a href="https://amzn.to/2NIGpHa" target="_blank">Fiona's Luck by Teresa Bateman</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(aff. link)</span><span style="font-size: large;">. It is a folktale about how Fiona tries to bring the luck back to Ireland after a leprechaun king takes it away. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I would wish you luck with this St. Patrick's Day art and writing project but I know you will rock it!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="58" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w82-h58/signature.PNG" width="82" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for more St. Patrick's Day activities, check out these FREE differentiated alphabetical order worksheets. Included is a link to get a Google Slides option. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.terristeachingtreasures.com/2019/03/free-st-patricks-day-alphabetical-order.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="245" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kK58Cf94RK8/YDtDaDGONyI/AAAAAAAAJpk/NCWTB0vYGWcbMnZEz8C2-dmavg3-4bc8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w245-h245/St.%2BPatricks%2BDay%2BAlphabetical%2BOrder%2BCover%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="245" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=terrsteactrea-20&language=en_US&l=li3&o=1&a=1570916438" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-77060892444814432482021-02-20T19:11:00.000-08:002021-02-20T19:11:03.457-08:00Using Attendance Questions to Make Connections<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why Attendance Time is Our Most Valuable Time</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">Taking attendance is a valuable part of my day and it is something that students look forward to. In my classroom we go beyond just having students respond with "Here" and we use this time as a way to build classroom connections. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVsibHj1c8s/YDGq9QWd2OI/AAAAAAAAJnA/6TQiBj7V5WUs8t2mTmHGdb0Y3ckzmXsGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1177/Classroom%2Bcommunity.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Building a strong classroom community using attendance questions Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1177" height="294" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVsibHj1c8s/YDGq9QWd2OI/AAAAAAAAJnA/6TQiBj7V5WUs8t2mTmHGdb0Y3ckzmXsGQCLcBGAsYHQ/w462-h294/Classroom%2Bcommunity.png" title="Building a strong classroom community using attendance questions Terri's Teaching Treasures" width="462" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Everyday an attendance question is asked where students get to share a small part of themselves. The questions allow students to share who they are, what is important to them, and how they are doing/feeling.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The questions are always safe and easy to answer because I don't want them to get anxious or dread having to answer. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Questions can be as simple as:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">"What is your favorite type of pizza?"<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">"How many pets do you have?"</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">"What is one special talent you have?"</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;">By asking attendance questions students start to see the similarities and differences they have with their peers. It is always great to hear the reactions when 2 students, who normally don't hang out, start talking about how they both like a certain video game or how they also put mustard on their hot dog. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Who Asks the Questions?</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">At the beginning of the year I am the one asking all the attendance questions. Once I feel that my students have become more comfortable with each other and are at ease talking in front of the class, I have a student ask the questions for the week. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">As part of my classroom jobs there is a mayor</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">(they say Mayor of Browne Town ... lol) </span><span style="font-size: large;">who is responsible for taking attendance and asking a daily question. This </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(and gym helpers)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> is the job that they are most excited about and cannot wait to do. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The mayor can come up with a question by themselves </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(which they usually do)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> or they can pick a question from a list provided </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(see below for the list)</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A Cherished Part of Our Day</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">With all the changes that have had to be made to our daily routines because of COVID, this is one thing that I would not give up. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rl47hgBEszc/YDGo8ev5-wI/AAAAAAAAJm0/FcWLvgRVr-YvCzRtWw5HfLqKKBYUhvMXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1184/build%2Bstudent%2Bconnections.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="taking attendance can build student connections Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1184" height="299" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rl47hgBEszc/YDGo8ev5-wI/AAAAAAAAJm0/FcWLvgRVr-YvCzRtWw5HfLqKKBYUhvMXQCLcBGAsYHQ/w467-h299/build%2Bstudent%2Bconnections.png" title="taking attendance can build student connections Terri's Teaching Treasures" width="467" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Sure, I could have cut this out and had attendance time only take a minute or two but then we would lose the easiest way to start building a classroom community and foster connections among classmates. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you are not currently asking attendance questions, I highly recommend giving it a try. Do it for a couple weeks and see how it changes your students' interactions with one another. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I have used this strategy to help foster a positive, caring classroom community with every grade I have taught. If you have been part of the Terri's Teaching Treasures community for a while now you may remember that I have taught Grades One through Seven. </span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A Free List of Questions!</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">To help you get started here is a free pdf with a list of 100 attendance questions. Use it to get started or have it handy for students if they are the ones asking the questions. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15rfmulQecjHqECgWICdRlNqwr3NqbkLx/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="printable attendance questions for free Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="917" height="377" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EiuoMhKTmu8/YDGmS6wEAHI/AAAAAAAAJmo/lEWFfynDnyQcHMOlKFInTCt-T5d_b-XVwCLcBGAsYHQ/w431-h377/100%2BFree%2BAttendance%2BQuestions.png" title="printable attendance questions for free Terri's Teaching Treasures" width="431" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I keep this list in our attendance binder so it can easily be accessed by students or guest teachers. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I have left some space on the last page so that you can add your own questions as you think of them. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Click on the above picture or right <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15rfmulQecjHqECgWICdRlNqwr3NqbkLx/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get your free copy today. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s131/signature.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" height="52" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/w75-h52/signature.PNG" width="75" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XW8_x_S1L8A/YDHO4x6mPvI/AAAAAAAAJnM/qeFVf2Vt7Q4M_uIQqDCXViCIgLVZPsMmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Attendance%2BQuestions%2BPin%2B%25234%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to foster student connections using attendance questions Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="379" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XW8_x_S1L8A/YDHO4x6mPvI/AAAAAAAAJnM/qeFVf2Vt7Q4M_uIQqDCXViCIgLVZPsMmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w252-h379/Attendance%2BQuestions%2BPin%2B%25234%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="How to foster student connections using attendance questions Terri's Teaching Treasures" width="252" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-65837192086089206462020-08-13T14:54:00.001-07:002023-01-07T15:59:17.884-08:00Free Back To School Word Search<h2>Are you looking for FREE ways to engage your students at the beginning of the school year?</h2><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Some much is going on at the beginning of a new school year. Setting up routines, going over expectations, gathering information, and so much more. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hSt8W4RXiD0/XxOO57MYd2I/AAAAAAAAILE/2bv9TzUt5b4nEyMhg0fvw3WLG_OU-MI4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/BTS%2BWord%2BSearch%2Bimage%2B2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Free back to school word search sitting on a desk with school supplies. Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="1146" height="395" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hSt8W4RXiD0/XxOO57MYd2I/AAAAAAAAILE/2bv9TzUt5b4nEyMhg0fvw3WLG_OU-MI4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/BTS%2BWord%2BSearch%2Bimage%2B2.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>All of these bring moments where you need to have your students working on an engaging activity that frees you up to gather paperwork, organize supplies, or even chat one-on-one with students.</span><br /><span><br /></span><span>One of the ways I like to engage my students at back to school time is to challenge them with a MEGA word search!</span><br /><span><br /></span><span>Yes, you read that right a MEGA word search. This free word search has 100 school related words. </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2kh8Q8PDU0/XxOvIoSRQiI/AAAAAAAAILo/tbXeX-px2eor714ekZtkOMdOxqY52qbngCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Bhighlighter%2Bimage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hand highlighting words on back to school word search. 100 words are in the free word search" border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1209" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2kh8Q8PDU0/XxOvIoSRQiI/AAAAAAAAILo/tbXeX-px2eor714ekZtkOMdOxqY52qbngCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Bhighlighter%2Bimage.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><h3><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">Don't students get overwhelmed with so many words to find?</span></h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>A</span><span>bsolutely not. I turn this one page activity into a challenge. Who doesn't love a challenge?</span><br /><br /></span><div style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My students always love a challenge so I turn this into a competition by setting a timer and seeing who can find the most words in 20 minutes </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(or however much time I need)</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Of course the time can be adjusted for your students. </span></span></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">If I remember, I will write the winning number “some where safe” so I have the option of giving them the challenge to beat last year's class winner. This is a real motivator! </span></div><h3><span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h3><h3><span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Still need more motivation?</span></h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Ok, I have you covered. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">My students also LOVE to spot words that are not on the given word list. They always get so excited to share with me the words they have found. For this reason I threw in a few extra words.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </span><div style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See if your students mention any of these words to you. The list is on the teaching tips page included in the download. </span></span><h3><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h3><h3><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">Want Printing Options?</span></h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>I have designed this back to school word search to print on 11"x17" ledger paper (because who doesn't enjoy a giant word search) but it can easily be resized. </span><br /><span><br /></span><span>In the downloaded file I have tips on how you can alter the printing sizes base don your students' needs. </span><br /></span><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h3><h3><span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Going Digital?</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">If you are looking for a FREE digital activity, I've added that also. Included in the download is a link to get a Google Slides copy of the word search.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SfI-VxU98BU/XxOO-5ema8I/AAAAAAAAILI/GiY34qApLUENn4qm4YrV8HF5z_tqeVLMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Bipad%2Bimage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ipad with free word search from Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="1135" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SfI-VxU98BU/XxOO-5ema8I/AAAAAAAAILI/GiY34qApLUENn4qm4YrV8HF5z_tqeVLMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Bipad%2Bimage.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Google Slide has been set up with all the instructions and movable elements that are needed to make this an interactive experience for your students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Students can complete this at school, at home, or anywhere with Internet access. Any device that can access Google Slides or Google Classroom can be used ! </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TXnF6rSazc0/XxOO_QeuN2I/AAAAAAAAILM/tKFYnQldP7UBBkG2q-xEW_bA8dRr1pIkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Blaptop%2Bimage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img alt="laptop with free back to school word search from Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="1135" height="278" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TXnF6rSazc0/XxOO_QeuN2I/AAAAAAAAILM/tKFYnQldP7UBBkG2q-xEW_bA8dRr1pIkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Blaptop%2Bimage.png" title="" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>The Google Slides file can be sent to individual students or sent to a group of them if you want multiple students working on the same word search. </span><br /><span><br /></span></span><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;">You have waited long enough!</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Click to get your FREE copy now! </span></div><div><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63ba06b229952085c6b11984" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="208" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tKi8mq0tKz4/XzW1j45M3nI/AAAAAAAAIM4/kqgWoFd5jxIB4evfzywYn-VrLZjZatcwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/click%2Bhere%2Bbutton.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><br /></span><span>Cheers, </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6SfYv6Tvsp4/TnjQ_cmG2sI/AAAAAAAAAKM/biE9siaZ22Q3dYjhJs8KgOxq_Gmhb9nHgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="46" data-original-width="66" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6SfYv6Tvsp4/TnjQ_cmG2sI/AAAAAAAAAKM/biE9siaZ22Q3dYjhJs8KgOxq_Gmhb9nHgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">P.S. I would love to hear if your student found any of the extra words. Let me know in the comments :) </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wVlw8cpy8Qk/XxOPEUOAXQI/AAAAAAAAILQ/6nPc9b8uSkAYPUEr5JNYOxJxs8XB_1kSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Bpin%2B2%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wVlw8cpy8Qk/XxOPEUOAXQI/AAAAAAAAILQ/6nPc9b8uSkAYPUEr5JNYOxJxs8XB_1kSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/back%2Bto%2Bschool%2Bword%2Bsearch%2Bpin%2B2%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" width="266" /></a></div><br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-26251094606855030722020-05-09T15:20:00.000-07:002020-05-09T15:20:02.424-07:00Free Physical Health Choice Boards<h2>Are you wanting to add physical health to your distance learning plans?</h2><span style="font-size: large;">With so many students spending so much time on the computer as part of their at home learning, it is important to motivate them to keep being active. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Physical-Health-Choice-Board-Distance-Learning-5442829?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=PE%20Choice%20Boards%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BEQzi3t8KfM/Xrcr02JOySI/AAAAAAAAIFo/2yDZRB5qv3YHG4GZ65oVbeSCQK_spF5_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Free%2BPhysical%2BHealth%2BBoard%2BPin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This was my answer. I will let students choose what they want to do everyday and I will give them lots of suggestions.</span><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">What is included?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">There are 3 pre-made physical health choice boards and 3 editable boards. The editable ones are great for adding activities you know your students will love to do.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Physical-Health-Choice-Board-Distance-Learning-5442829?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=PE%20Choice%20Boards%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BZXFLPn6fV4/XrcrtIvBygI/AAAAAAAAIFk/FPolswIFRKMl1vVMcHb2UntBj7zxgafoACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/PE%2Bchoice%2Bboard%2Bimage%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Some of the activities included in the pre-made cards are:</span></strong><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Jumping jack, push ups, sit ups, burpees, mountain climbers, star jumps, etc...</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make an obstacle course in your back yard.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Play outside for 20 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Blow up a balloon and keep it in the air for as long as possible.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Animal movements: Frog hops, galloping, snake slithers, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Go for a family walk or bike ride.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use your body to form letters and spell your name.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Put on music and dance like no one is watching</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">And MANY more!</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Who would like the distance learning choice boards?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">The activities will engage and excite any student from Kindergarten to Grade 5 as well as those who are home schooled.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">No matter what your distance learning plan looks like these can be added. The choice boards can either be printed and added to a home work packet or you can add them to your Google Classroom.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Physical-Health-Choice-Board-Distance-Learning-5442829?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=PE%20Choice%20Boards%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0VZKG2UohqA/XrcrcOBIIYI/AAAAAAAAIFY/vzd0NiiEq-UoR90kJaqJ_hSkd9JCjZj1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/PE%2Bchoice%2Bboard%2Bimage%2B4%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">What is the cost to get these?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">NOTHING! NADA! ZILCH! They are FREE!!!!</span><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Where can you find them?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">You can get your FREE copy by clicking on any of the pictures or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Physical-Health-Choice-Board-Distance-Learning-5442829?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=PE%20Choice%20Boards%20TTT%20post" target="_blank">right here</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Physical-Health-Choice-Board-Distance-Learning-5442829?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=PE%20Choice%20Boards%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1536" height="208" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pbb6KeLpdFY/XrcrDdOZunI/AAAAAAAAIFM/HXEqJ04PniA_fjrrgRmqSVmYOfK1RxsIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Free%2BPhysical%2BHealth%2BBoard%2BFB%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for more activities to add to your distance learning work packets, these FREE literacy graphic organizers work with any picture book (physical book or online book).</span></div><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Making-Connections-to-Stories-92935?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Story%20Connections%20TTT%20PE%20Post" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Making-Connections-to-Stories-92935?utm_source=Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Story%20Connections%20TTT%20PE%20Post" class="aligncenter wp-image-74337" height="200" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Story-connections-FB-Terris-Teaching-Treasures-300x158.png" width="380" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Category/-DIGITAL-RESOURCES-428382" target="_blank">If you are looking for some DIGITAL RESOURCES check these out!</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br /><img alt="Terri's Teaching Treasures Signature" class="size-full wp-image-71255 alignleft" height="46" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/signaturesmall-1.png" width="66" />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-92192825747350018092020-03-16T14:27:00.000-07:002020-03-16T14:29:00.711-07:00Tips for Organizing Listening to Reading Materials<span style="font-size: large;">For years I struggled to organize my listening to reading materials. I never remembered to change out the books. Books and cd players were getting wrecked. Students had to listen to the same books over and over again because I didn't have many books. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zoZO1EVD8yE/Xm_p9HuA8YI/AAAAAAAAICE/k9dOMI2-ZcEi1P5hDDBgfBfZJoB58E_tgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bpin%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zoZO1EVD8yE/Xm_p9HuA8YI/AAAAAAAAICE/k9dOMI2-ZcEi1P5hDDBgfBfZJoB58E_tgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bpin%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">It took a few years of struggle and many organizational tries to finally find a system that works. Now I am going to share it with you all. </span><br /><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;">How students access listening to reading materials</span></h3><span style="font-size: large;">I have stored all my books in one basket and students could pick their book. This didn't work because students were constantly getting up and picking new books. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I have put books a few books in plastic storage bags so students could take a bag of books to their spot. This didn't work because I was always having to replace the bags when they got ripped. This was a waste of money and time. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Then I was in a colleagues classroom and saw they had their books in plastic containers. This was the answer! I know store my books in these super sturdy containers. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zxH6aNs4hY/Xm6j3ArNQzI/AAAAAAAAIAU/vaRqXOD9LGUIBcd-N_qxjTQx26SC1LEpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bstudent%2Bbuckets%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zxH6aNs4hY/Xm6j3ArNQzI/AAAAAAAAIAU/vaRqXOD9LGUIBcd-N_qxjTQx26SC1LEpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bstudent%2Bbuckets%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I can no longer find these exact containers but I use very similar ones for my math centers that I will use to replace these. Here are some links </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(affiliate)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to check out the containers on Amazon:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">.com <a href="https://amzn.to/2QhVygV">https://amzn.to/2QhVygV</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">.ca <a href="https://amzn.to/2TPCoBg">https://amzn.to/2TPCoBg</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Transitioning to the plastic containers was also a work in progress. At the beginning I put as many books as possible in each container. My thinking was then I wouldn't have to change the books as often. Keep reading to see why this wasn't the best idea. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">A note about the cd player storage. I use to have all the cd players in one basket and students chose a container of books and grabbed a cd player. Well I am sure you can guess what happened. They would balance the cd player on the book container and inevitably the cd player would be dropped on the floor. I was having to replace so many cd players. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">After a couple years...yes years, of replacing cd player I had to change it up. Now the cd player goes IN the container with the books. Each container now holds 4-5 books and a cd player. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPTLI6zJMCE/Xm6mc2PJf6I/AAAAAAAAIAg/BSrhRJvwTSwNC3a6rrQ0l3yaa6d1hSH8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Binside%2Bcontainer%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPTLI6zJMCE/Xm6mc2PJf6I/AAAAAAAAIAg/BSrhRJvwTSwNC3a6rrQ0l3yaa6d1hSH8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Binside%2Bcontainer%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">So far this seems to be the best way to have students easily pick a container with enough books to listen to and one where I don't have to keep replacing cd players. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">If you have an even better/more effective way please let me know in the comments because I am open to change. </span><br /><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;">How I store the books</span></h3><span style="font-size: large;">Storing the books has also been a struggle for me but I am happy to say that I have FINALLY found a solution.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I use to keep all my books stored in a cupboard but then I would forget which ones I have put out or even to change them.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">No more! I know store them in large storage bags labelled for each month. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs3uZB9XdTE/Xm6n_xlpLsI/AAAAAAAAIAs/3rF2J6u6Ez43-8zlHZz8ryVjJeZ1BbGSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bmonthly%2Bstorage%2Bbags%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs3uZB9XdTE/Xm6n_xlpLsI/AAAAAAAAIAs/3rF2J6u6Ez43-8zlHZz8ryVjJeZ1BbGSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bmonthly%2Bstorage%2Bbags%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;">I have sorted all my books so that any holiday books are in the appropriate month's bag and then spread out my chapter books. The monthly bags are now stored in the cupboard where they can be easily accessed. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXenBgv5uN4/Xm6oBbyyYjI/AAAAAAAAIAw/Telt4f7NaxEiZ6fOpSX4IieghlV9Gqe0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bcupboard%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXenBgv5uN4/Xm6oBbyyYjI/AAAAAAAAIAw/Telt4f7NaxEiZ6fOpSX4IieghlV9Gqe0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bcupboard%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">At the beginning of each month I switch out the books. It has become such a quick process now and student know they will get to read new books each month. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">My goal is to have 16 books in each bag (I am getting close) so that I will have enough for 4 books in each container. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The chapter books stay in the containers for a couple months if students are still reading them. The last person to have a sticky note with there name on it, in the book, will let me know when they are finished reading the book and then I will take it out. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The bags I use are from Dollarama but you can use any extra large bags. Here is a <a href="https://www.dollarama.com/en-CA/p-slide-seal-freezer-bags-extra-large-size-5pk/3050063" target="_blank">link to Dollarama</a> so you can see them in greater detail. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P6bIx7Vsfps/Xm6su-1e4JI/AAAAAAAAIBE/S4Ub4wVeDd0Yk8RXaH3XNavaq33g-cfAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/slide%2Bseal%2Bbags%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="1184" height="216" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P6bIx7Vsfps/Xm6su-1e4JI/AAAAAAAAIBE/S4Ub4wVeDd0Yk8RXaH3XNavaq33g-cfAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/slide%2Bseal%2Bbags%2Bterri%2527s%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><br /><h3><span style="font-size: large;">Where I find all my books</span></h3><span style="font-size: large;">I have been collecting books with cds for many years and I am still on the look for more (so I can get 16 for each month). </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few places I have found books with cds:</span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Scholastic book orders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">second hand stores</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">teachers selling/giving away stuff when they retire</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Walmart (I am not sure if they still have them but they use to have 2 books & cds for $10)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">garage sales</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">I have put ISO ads on local FaceBook buy and sell groups.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">A friend sold <a href="https://www.barefootbooks.com/" target="_blank">Barefoot books</a> so I bought some there. These are my students' favourite ones. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">parent donations</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon </span></li></ul><br /><h3><span style="font-size: large;">Where I find my cd players</span></h3><span style="font-size: large;">I was getting my cd players at Walmart but they no longer carry them in my town so I have had to look elsewhere. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I have had some success asking for them on local Facebook buy and sell groups but when those are not available, I get them from Amazon. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x-Jqb_W5pGI/Xm6xhzBkAmI/AAAAAAAAIBU/DJCAuGtuFa87rYzC7u0sJU8lIzuA7G2uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/cd%2Bplayer.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="503" height="272" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x-Jqb_W5pGI/Xm6xhzBkAmI/AAAAAAAAIBU/DJCAuGtuFa87rYzC7u0sJU8lIzuA7G2uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/cd%2Bplayer.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the one I get on Amazon </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(affiliate links)</span><span style="font-size: large;">:</span><br />.com <a href="https://amzn.to/38VGXye">https://amzn.to/38VGXye</a><br />.ca <a href="https://amzn.to/3b2lQvP">https://amzn.to/3b2lQvP</a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I use to have to replace the cd players all the time because students were dropping them as they carried them to their listening spot. Since I have changed to the cd players being in the container with the books, I have not had to replace any of them!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">If you do not have portable cd players in your classroom, you could also use desktop computers or laptops to play the cds.</span><br /><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;">Alternatives to hard copy books and cds</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you do not have access to books with cds or you want a digital alternative, you can access stories online at:</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.storylineonline.net/" target="_blank">Storyline Online</a> - Video clips of celebrities reading a picture book. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.getepic.com/" target="_blank">Epic Books</a> - You can sign your students up for their own account so they can access books online anytime. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.justbooksreadaloud.com/" target="_blank">Just Books Read Aloud</a> - Hundreds of picture books read out loud. No membership required. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://vooks.com/" target="_blank">Vooks</a> - With this you would have to give your students your login information because there is no student accounts. BONUS- Educators get the first year FREE!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tumblebooks.com/" target="_blank">Tumblebooks</a> - A paid membership for your class or school.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you have found other online read aloud sites, please leave a comment below so I can add it to the list :) </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OC20hHBIhc8/Xm_qTbxm28I/AAAAAAAAICM/fqNiffJ_atQnXu5i9mylb_Yt9Ga43xSqACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bfb%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1536" height="208" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OC20hHBIhc8/Xm_qTbxm28I/AAAAAAAAICM/fqNiffJ_atQnXu5i9mylb_Yt9Ga43xSqACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/listen%2Bto%2Breading%2Bfb%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/signature.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="131" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhvOW7ZLyRs/TkCGOYH0qSI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VCUZytLC7WM2iyZACJCDFDbXSPsJE5wDwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/signature.PNG" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-6378169627267065762019-12-15T20:02:00.000-08:002019-12-15T20:02:33.191-08:00Free Christmas Multiplication Activities<br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Christmas-Multiplication-Practice-1547425?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=TTT%20Free%20Christmas%20Multiplication%20Activities" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Christmas-Multiplication-Practice-1547425?utm_source=Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=TTT%20Free%20Christmas%20Multiplication%20Activities" class=" wp-image-75497 aligncenter" height="400" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-multiplication-Freebie-Feature-Picture-Terris-Teaching-Treasures-200x300.png" width="266" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Those crazy weeks before the Christmas break are upon us and if you are like me you are trying to find activities that will hold your students interest. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Multiplication facts are a skill that students will need to practice over and over again. I try to bring practice pages into all my seasonal activities to help with engagement. These Christmas themed multiplication pages are perfect for engaging your students the weeks before Christmas.</span><br /><h2><br /></h2><h2>What will you get in your FREE download?</h2><span style="font-size: large;">Included in this FREE multiplication product are 3 different activities. Activities 1 & 2 are multiplication riddles where students answer multiplication facts to solve the riddle. The 3rd activity has students sorting multiplication facts and putting them on the naughty or nice list!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Christmas-Multiplication-Practice-1547425?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=TTT%20Free%20Christmas%20Multiplication%20Activities" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Christmas-Multiplication-Practice-1547425?utm_source=Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=TTT%20Free%20Christmas%20Multiplication%20Activities" class=" wp-image-75495 aligncenter" height="326" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-Multiplication-300x245.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I promise you that your students will love these activities.</span><br /><h2>Ways to use the pages:</h2><ol><li><span style="font-size: large;">Put them in math centers and have students rotate through the activities for 3 days worth of prep.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use as whole class activities which will also cover 3 days worth of prep!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Have a class challenge. Have students work individually or in a small group to see who can complete the pages first.</span></li></ol><h2>Teacher tip:</h2><span style="font-size: large;">If you are putting the pages in your math centers and do not want to keep photocopying pages, just copy one page and put it in a sheet protector. Students can write on them using whiteboard markers and then erase when they are done! Of course this will only work with the riddle pages. Include a copy of the answer sheet and students will be able to mark their own work!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">For the multiplication sort, you can photocopy on card stock and pre-cut the facts. They can go in a math center where students will not glue the facts onto the page but rather just lay them on top. If you include the answer key in the center, students will be able to check their own answers.</span><br /><h2>How to get a FREE copy</h2><span style="font-size: large;">All you have to do to get your FREE copy today is click on any of the pictures or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Christmas-Multiplication-Practice-1547425?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=TTT%20Free%20Christmas%20Multiplication%20Activities" target="_blank">right here</a>!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Christmas-Multiplication-Practice-1547425?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=TTT%20Free%20Christmas%20Multiplication%20Activities" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Christmas-Multiplication-Practice-1547425?utm_source=Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=TTT%20Free%20Christmas%20Multiplication%20Activities" class=" wp-image-75496 aligncenter" height="219" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-multiplication-Freebie-FB-Terris-Teaching-Treasures-300x157.png" width="418" /></a></div><h2>Are you looking for more Christmas activities?</h2><span style="font-size: large;">If you teach 1-3rd grade here is a link to a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Words-Syllable-Sort-980220" target="_blank">FREE Christmas Syllable Sort Activity</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers, </span><br /><img alt="Terri's Teaching Treasures Signature" class="size-full wp-image-71255 alignleft" height="46" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/signaturesmall-1.png" width="66" /><br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-11889006497257459202019-07-24T22:44:00.000-07:002020-05-02T15:14:07.360-07:00Name Tags for Older Students<h2>Are your students too old for the traditional desk plate name tags? </h2><span style="font-size: large;">I want my students to have name tags but they feel that the ones with the number lines and other reference items are too young for them. Because of this I have my students design their own name tag.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--065IFr_5wg/XTk_EAIp5II/AAAAAAAAFpg/H8sEuIkWuJELjUJSOa8oyQMKoTIC1r4UQCLcBGAs/s1600/Student%2BName%2BTags%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Desk name tags for older students Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--065IFr_5wg/XTk_EAIp5II/AAAAAAAAFpg/H8sEuIkWuJELjUJSOa8oyQMKoTIC1r4UQCLcBGAs/s400/Student%2BName%2BTags%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="266" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">By having them design their own, they take ownership of it and take pride in displaying it all year long. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">There is very little prep involved to have them ready for your students to design. All you have to do is cut a 8.5 x 11 inch piece of card stock in half and write your students' names on them.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-utSkjaefr5Q/XTk_OIwVWCI/AAAAAAAAFpo/QzCK8Y8D3CMNef6Cyzcd5EF3plBRG_RggCLcBGAs/s1600/cut%2Bpaper%2Bhere.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="example of how to cut paper for name tags Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="402" height="233" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-utSkjaefr5Q/XTk_OIwVWCI/AAAAAAAAFpo/QzCK8Y8D3CMNef6Cyzcd5EF3plBRG_RggCLcBGAs/s400/cut%2Bpaper%2Bhere.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I usually draw a bubble around the name but you can be creative in your design. Do you want a straight lined box? Go for it. Do you want pointed star bursts? Go for it. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ie9tpgLyZV8/XTk_XxnsXbI/AAAAAAAAFpw/aCPiD5vyStcSEr7DM9mr0ADc_DuQ5dAGACLcBGAs/s1600/Name%2Btag%2Btemplate%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Name tag template Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="1178" height="267" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ie9tpgLyZV8/XTk_XxnsXbI/AAAAAAAAFpw/aCPiD5vyStcSEr7DM9mr0ADc_DuQ5dAGACLcBGAs/s400/Name%2Btag%2Btemplate%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u>I only have 4 criteria for the students to follow.</u> </span><br /><br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: large;">Only use light or bright colors around their name.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fill the entire paper.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use only markers or pencil crayons. Regular crayons will make a mess when you laminate the name tags.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">And lastly, color and draw neatly. Who wants a messy name tag.</span></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XB7aACPI7EE/XTk_iaLHwWI/AAAAAAAAFp4/o6jEXI45eXAvvOZg_o10vRRkC602LOBTACLcBGAs/s1600/Name%2BTag%2BCriteria%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="criteria for name tags Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="1183" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XB7aACPI7EE/XTk_iaLHwWI/AAAAAAAAFp4/o6jEXI45eXAvvOZg_o10vRRkC602LOBTACLcBGAs/s400/Name%2BTag%2BCriteria%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I put this criteria on the Smartboard to reference as I go over the criteria and so that as students are working they can have a reminder. If you would like a FREE copy of my criteria page you can <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vCThbkOHnS6CTWUWqMGGfGeFXE7q047dGNLul2MTeos/copy?usp=sharing" target="_blank">get it here</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I always emphasize that they should take their time and do a neat job because they will be on their desk for the ENTIRE year. It is always great if I have students in my class who where there last year (this usually happens because I always teach split grades) who can confirm that the name tags will indeed be used ALL year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZFcIh_l2nM/XTlAYCwiUmI/AAAAAAAAFqI/r_nH_B8PRNIX0sq3ZBKkvKKc9ofT4-4IwCLcBGAs/s1600/Name%2Btag%2Bexamples.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="student examples of name tags Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1183" height="380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZFcIh_l2nM/XTlAYCwiUmI/AAAAAAAAFqI/r_nH_B8PRNIX0sq3ZBKkvKKc9ofT4-4IwCLcBGAs/s400/Name%2Btag%2Bexamples.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I love seeing how each student works on their name tag. It tells me a lot about them at the beginning of the year.</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they rush through their work?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they plan things out or jump right in?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they like to draw or do they prefer color designs?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">How thoughtful are they when they are choosing their color combinations?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they copy someone else's design? </span>I don't care if they do. I just take note of this. </li><li><span style="font-size: large;">If they make a mistake, do they ask to start over or try and make it work first?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they like to work with others or by themselves? </span>I let them choose when we do art projects. </li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">It is amazing how much information about your students you can get from just simply having them make name tags. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Once the name tags are complete and I have laminated them they go on the front of the desks. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XAzy5-JlLPs/XTlAl-SMB7I/AAAAAAAAFqM/3hEx73dWgUsdLrVzfHJ2C5vnps2A1RcAwCLcBGAs/s1600/desk%2Bfor%2Bname%2Btag.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="name tag desk placement Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="311" height="277" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XAzy5-JlLPs/XTlAl-SMB7I/AAAAAAAAFqM/3hEx73dWgUsdLrVzfHJ2C5vnps2A1RcAwCLcBGAs/s400/desk%2Bfor%2Bname%2Btag.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If students are in groups where the front of the desks are not showing, then the name tags go on the side or the top.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The name tags come in handy when students are handing out work, when hot lunch is being delivered and the students aren't in the class yet, or when we have a guest teacher. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Just because your students are not in primary grades, it doesn't mean they can't have a name tag on their desk. It is all in how you frame the activity in their minds. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Talk to them about showing their creativity and they will be happy to display their name proudly.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Are you looking for some more Back to School ideas and tips?</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="https://terristeachingtreasures.blogspot.com/search/label/back%20to%20school" target="_blank">right here </a>to instantly see all my Back to School ideas, tips, and freebies! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSnz1_dA7vg/XTk-909RM8I/AAAAAAAAFpc/WBgtN3YUhRo7iX0Pl-TsD7e3sgDsucOkACLcBGAs/s1600/terri%2Bsignature%2Bsmall.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="86" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSnz1_dA7vg/XTk-909RM8I/AAAAAAAAFpc/WBgtN3YUhRo7iX0Pl-TsD7e3sgDsucOkACLcBGAs/s1600/terri%2Bsignature%2Bsmall.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-34797026445804766202019-07-01T23:27:00.003-07:002020-01-11T20:10:08.686-08:00Free School Year Calendar 2019-2020<h1><strong>How do I start getting ready for Back to School?</strong></h1><span style="font-size: large;">The summer is the time that I start getting organized for the upcoming school year. The very first thing I do is print off a school year calendar and start planning when I will teach what, based on the school year events/holidays.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">There are definitely some concepts I don't want to cover (like division or anything with regrouping) when it is a busy time in the school and my students are not completely focused. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2KOcCdt" target="_blank"><img alt="Free School Year Calendar 2019-2020 Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncGLD8K5uwA/XRr2qnMd6PI/AAAAAAAAFms/MLpLfnC4En4rE_0njf3RlCaSWx0dzm8lACLcBGAs/s400/free%2Bschool%2Bcalendar%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="266" /></a></div><h2>Where do I find my calendar templates?</h2><span style="font-size: large;">I've got you covered! Every year I update my calendar to print off and I am giving it to you all for FREE! Yup, FREE! Check it out now. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2KOcCdt" target="_blank"><img alt="Free School Year Calendar 2019-2020 Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agfXdvQDztY/XRr2rQc2FiI/AAAAAAAAFmw/cFJVe5SbKIwRVW1Ykl0bd1NaTUSSWScLQCLcBGAs/s400/free%2Bschool%2Bcalendar%2Bphoto%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Each page has a full month and the spaces are large enough to add lots of text! The calendars go from August 2019 to July 2020.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Each page also has a clip art image that is small enough not to use all your computer ink, but big enough to add some jazz to your month.</span><br /><h2>Other ways to use the calendar:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use it for yourself to take to staff or team meetings and schedule all your events and meetings.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Attach it to your classroom newsletter with important events filled in.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fill it out with daily homework tasks for students.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Students can use it to record their daily home reading.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Display it in the hallway as a place for parents to sign up to volunteer in the classroom.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use as a student behavior chart.</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2KOcCdt" target="_blank"><img alt="Free School Year Calendar 2019-2020 Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-Sdcav2cbg/XRr2sMGAOVI/AAAAAAAAFm0/ijLL0lqA-JYemVBjHd4pCA4dzs0RRc9mwCLcBGAs/s400/free%2Bschool%2Bcalendar%2Bphoto%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">There are many ways to use a calendar in a classroom. Let me know in the comments if you use them in any other way.</span><br /><h2>How do I get a copy?</h2><span style="font-size: large;">Click on any picture or <a href="http://bit.ly/2KOcCdt" target="_blank">here</a> to get your FREE copy. Just print them out and you are ready to go. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2KOcCdt" target="_blank"><img alt="Free School Year Calendar 2019-2020 Terri's Teaching Treasures" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="210" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--WD0LhQfOJI/XRr2slw2U_I/AAAAAAAAFm4/O87YPsBEodw8godAM4SuTtDRfsXJVMvqACLcBGAs/s400/free%2Bschool%2Bcalendar%2BFB%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Happy planning! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br /><img alt="Terri's Teaching Treasures Signature" class="size-full wp-image-71255" height="46" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/signaturesmall-1.png" title="" width="66" />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-23310451431014476452019-03-28T09:00:00.000-07:002020-01-11T20:25:19.544-08:00Free Shark Themed Multiplication Activities<h2><span style="font-size: large;">Are you looking for an engaging way for your students to practice multiplication facts? </span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Do your students love sharks as much as mine do?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">I have combined sharks and multiplication to create a fun, FREE way for my students to practice their multiplication facts and I am sharing it with you. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Students learn multiplication facts quicker when they have hands on, interactive activities to do. I get my students' minds working with these fun multiplication activities.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">All they will need is a pencil, scissors, glue, and a curiosity for riddles!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Practice-2-5-10-times-tables-1335976?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Shark%20multiplication%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Practice-2-5-10-times-tables-1335976?utm_source=Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Shark%20multiplication%20TTT%20post" class=" wp-image-75909 aligncenter" height="410" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/shark-multiplication-activities-pin-2-Terris-Teaching-Treasures-200x300.png" width="273" /></a></div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Here are the details!</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">The first activity, will have your students solving a shark themed riddle. They will answer multiplication facts to get the answer to the riddle.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The second activity is more hands on. Students will sort multiplication facts, identifying if they are true or false. This is where the scissors and glue come in.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Practice-2-5-10-times-tables-1335976?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Shark%20multiplication%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Practice-2-5-10-times-tables-1335976?utm_source=Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Shark%20multiplication%20TTT%20post" class=" wp-image-75908 aligncenter" height="374" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/shark-multiplication-activities-Terris-Teaching-Treasures-293x300.png" width="365" /></a></div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Different Uses</span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Put the cut and paste multiplication activity in a math center. Photocopy one page for each student. Another option is to cut out and laminate the sorting multiplication facts. Place the True and False page in a protector sheet and have students sort on the mat. They will put the pieces away (mixed up) for the next student.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use the worksheets as a whole class activity after your students have learned the multiplication concept. These multiplication activities make great practice activities.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">Answer keys are provided so you can easily mark the pages. The answer keys are easy to read for student use so you can have them mark their own work if that is better for you. </span><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Will the multiplication activities work for your students?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">These printables are great for any student who is beginning to learn their multiplication facts. Ideal for 2nd grade and 3rd grade students. If you have 4th grade and 5th grade students who need extra practice with multiplication facts, they will enjoy these activities also.</span><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">How do you get a FREE copy?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">To get your FREE copy today just click on any of the pictures or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Practice-2-5-10-times-tables-1335976?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Shark%20multiplication%20TTT%20post" target="_blank">right here</a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Practice-2-5-10-times-tables-1335976?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Shark%20multiplication%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Practice-2-5-10-times-tables-1335976?utm_source=Terri's%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Shark%20multiplication%20TTT%20post" class=" wp-image-75907 aligncenter" height="212" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/shark-multiplication-activities-FB-Terris-Teaching-Treasures-300x157.png" width="405" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br /><img alt="Terri's Teaching Treasures Signature" class="size-full wp-image-71255 alignleft" height="46" src="https://www.classroomfreebies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/signaturesmall-1.png" width="66" />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-14347096400420635182019-03-26T23:28:00.000-07:002020-01-11T20:26:00.584-08:00The Importance of Teaching Students About Syllables<span style="font-size: large;">I have read a lot of research articles about the importance of teaching students the ins and outs of syllables and I could bore you with all the technical mumbo jumbo, but I won't. I will let you know the highlights of my research </span>(and 14 years of teaching)<span style="font-size: large;"> and do so in easy to read language. No one </span>(well not me at least)<span style="font-size: large;"> has time for the crazy talk of research when they are looking for new teaching tips and ideas.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Category/Syllable-Sorts-308705?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Syllables%20post%20TTT%20" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IWA2wt7LOnE/XJsVJd0aseI/AAAAAAAAFk4/QjSeXo9KyYUxSk7xGyr9AxZmRiMKCvNKgCLcBGAs/s400/teaching%2Bsyllables%2Bpin%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to read some of the research for yourself, I will leave a list of some of the articles I read, at the end of this post.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">What are Syllables:</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Syllables are part of phonological awareness and is a strategy we teach to students after they have mastered decoding by sounding out individual letter sounds and rhyming skills. Or to put it another way --- Syllables are the building blocks of words!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0WUVUcPxXh4/XJsF47nfOLI/AAAAAAAAFks/7yi8doOzsX8M7YbkDnyoq5wrAzYeCeV3ACLcBGAs/s1600/building%2Bblocks%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="891" height="276" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0WUVUcPxXh4/XJsF47nfOLI/AAAAAAAAFks/7yi8doOzsX8M7YbkDnyoq5wrAzYeCeV3ACLcBGAs/s320/building%2Bblocks%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Teaching students syllable awareness </span>(how to identify the number of syllables in a word and how to break a word up into syllables)<span style="font-size: large;"> is an important part of reading and writing.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Why Teach Syllables:</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1) It helps students decode words quicker because they will be chunking sounds rather than sounding out individual letters.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2) It can help students read more fluently and accurately.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3) There are positive benefits to oral language because it helps with the pronunciation of words.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4) Helps students spell during writing times because they are breaking the word into smaller parts.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">What is the difference between syllable blending and segmenting?</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Syllable blending is when a student is given the syllables </span>(usually orally)<span style="font-size: large;"> of a word and he or she has to blend them together to identify the word. For instance, if the teacher were to say "pen - cil" the student would blend them together and say "pencil".</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Syllable segmenting goes the other way. The student is given the word in its entirety and they are required to break it up </span>(segment)<span style="font-size: large;"> it into its syllables. For example, the teacher says "butterfly" and the students would say "but - ter - fly".</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DGOb8pDgl8c/XJr8YkgCR8I/AAAAAAAAFkY/h-qs-Sb9qbQLzw3Isf_WNs90g1A__IhJwCLcBGAs/s1600/butterfly%2Bsegmenting%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1180" height="380" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DGOb8pDgl8c/XJr8YkgCR8I/AAAAAAAAFkY/h-qs-Sb9qbQLzw3Isf_WNs90g1A__IhJwCLcBGAs/s400/butterfly%2Bsegmenting%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ways students can identify the syllables</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1) Students can put their hand under their chin. While they are saying a word, they count the number of times their chin pushes their hand down. When the hand is being pushed down, this is where the word is segmented by a syllable.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2) Students can clap the "rhythm" of a word. Each clap is a syllable. If students have a difficult time clapping while they are saying the word, they can put up a finger for each part or us a block or counter to place on the table for each part.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/clap-it-out" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://assets-gnp-ssl.gonoodle.com/v2/videos/279/tile_images/BF_ClapItOut_Tile.original_1473789960.regular_2x_1541711693.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">If you use GoNoodle with your class, check out <a href="https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/clap-it-out" target="_blank">this fun song</a>!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">It is important to remind students that each syllable segment must have a vowel in it.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">When to teach syllables?</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Almost all of the research I read said that teaching syllables should not be just a quick lesson or mini-unit but that we should be giving our students repeated exposure to syllables throughout their time in school. We are still teaching our students new vocabulary that they have to read and write all through elementary </span>(and beyond)<span style="font-size: large;"> school and looking at the syllables of these words will help them just as much as it helps first graders decode and write beginning words.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">This is one of the reasons that I still have my 4th graders identify the number of syllables in a word and to segment new words into their syllables. I do this as part of spelling/grammar, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies lessons.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">During Language Arts blocks students work on syllables for many of their spelling units and I also incorporate it into my literacy centers. I find that students enjoy practicing literacy skills far better when they are put into a literacy center or game.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Engage your students with these fun syllable sort literacy centers.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I currently have 14 different themed syllable sorts that I incorporate into my literacy centers. Sometimes students will work on them with a partner (especially if they feel less confident in reading the words) but they mostly work on them independently.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Category/Syllable-Sorts-308705?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Syllables%20post%20TTT%20" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LNLINBM9ncE/XJrnCb8OZKI/AAAAAAAAFj8/rRFIy7lB7lUJ0FteRta4-h0--4Ce32yTgCLcBGAs/s400/School%2B%2Bsyllable%2Bsort%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">After I have taught them how to complete one of the centers, they quickly become familiar with the task and need very little </span>(sometimes just a quick reminder)<span style="font-size: large;"> to no instructions on how to do the others because the task is the same for all of the themes. </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Category/Syllable-Sorts-308705?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Syllables%20post%20TTT%20" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-heZtBqtlHAs/XJrnGhPm77I/AAAAAAAAFkA/wTLDGX6mpf81zIp4AfXizHjFUs2liHIugCLcBGAs/s400/Easter%2Bsyllable%2Bsort%2Bimage%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What themes are currently available?</b></span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">school / back to school</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Halloween</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas (FREE) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's Day</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Easter</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Earth Day</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Winter (great for January/February)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Summer</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Camping</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Ocean</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Space</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Canada (great for provinces and symbols)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Food</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;">You can check out any of these (and bundling options) by clicking any of the photos or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Category/Syllable-Sorts-308705?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Syllables%20post%20TTT%20" target="_blank">right HERE</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Want to try out a FREE literacy center?</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I have made my Christmas syllable sort center free so that you can check out what it is like before you purchase the other themes.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Category/Syllable-Sorts-308705?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Syllables%20post%20TTT%20" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="895" data-original-width="1083" height="330" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ITj-efOYW1M/XJrpJJh71kI/AAAAAAAAFkM/61jbownskRUo2Uqp3-7ASU9QqeQnJCAkwCLcBGAs/s400/Christmas%2BSyllable%2BSort%2BFreebie%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You can find the Christmas literacy center <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tchrbrowne/Category/Syllable-Sorts-308705?utm_source=Terri%27s%20Teaching%20Treasures&utm_campaign=Syllables%20post%20TTT%20" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Want to read more about syllables? Here are some links to some of the articles I found interesting and informing:</span><br /><a href="https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1096574.pdf" target="_blank">The Effects of Syllable Awareness Skills on the Word-Reading Performances of Students Reading in a Transparent Orthography by Birkan Guldenoglu</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2HFiMeg" target="_blank">Threads of Reading by <span style="background-color: white;">Karen Tankersley</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.6px;"> (affiliate link)</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.6px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.6px;"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5611416/" target="_blank">Effects of Syllable-Based Reading Intervention in Poor-Reading Fourth Graders by Muller, Richter, Karageorgos, Krawietz & Ennemoser</a></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fB7bon7sL0/XJsVsc8OfXI/AAAAAAAAFlA/o0wDKdNkyVotUqtYDDl6VTrxv8f7TTeBwCLcBGAs/s1600/teaching%2Bsyllables%2BFB%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1536" height="208" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fB7bon7sL0/XJsVsc8OfXI/AAAAAAAAFlA/o0wDKdNkyVotUqtYDDl6VTrxv8f7TTeBwCLcBGAs/s400/teaching%2Bsyllables%2BFB%2B1%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2Btreasures.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eaglTIUG32c/XJsV2jkjhaI/AAAAAAAAFlE/YZFmv7YsBGUv4Mm1eLT-R4J3pfcOUchZQCLcBGAs/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="46" data-original-width="66" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eaglTIUG32c/XJsV2jkjhaI/AAAAAAAAFlE/YZFmv7YsBGUv4Mm1eLT-R4J3pfcOUchZQCLcBGAs/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" /></a></div><br /><br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1954809633707248694.post-40722131887620789562019-03-09T19:25:00.002-08:002021-02-27T23:14:38.881-08:00Free St. Patrick's Day Alphabetical Order<h2><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a class that needs differentiated St. Patrick's Day activities?</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">All your students can be working on alphabetical order with these St. Patrick's Day alphabetical order pages. They are differentiated to help with students who need extra time to complete an activity. The pages look similar, one just has fewer words. There are 15 or 10 words for your students to order.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Differentiated-Alphabetical-Order-3058384?utm_source=terri%27s%20teaching%20treasures&utm_campaign=St.%20Pats%20ABC%20order%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img alt="free st. patrick's day alphabetical order worksheets terri's teaching treasures" border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eNMtGo4ysMs/XISAargnh6I/AAAAAAAAFhU/zruXKeVFd1gU7gu65DvAyYPv2o-uTmePACLcBGAs/s400/st%2Bpatricks%2Bday%2Balphabetical%2Border%2Bpin%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="266" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">These St. Patrick's Day alphabetical order pages are perfect for literacy centers, morning work, or working with words.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If students finish early they can color the leprechaun themed pictures.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Differentiated-Alphabetical-Order-3058384?utm_source=terri%27s%20teaching%20treasures&utm_campaign=St.%20Pats%20ABC%20order%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img alt="free st. patrick's day alphabetical order worksheets terri's teaching treasures" border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1040" height="295" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1WIHawfGdc4/XISBFqDi73I/AAAAAAAAFh4/vgW8axrqzUYIkHVRdZWiE6vNR9tZsvCfQCLcBGAs/s400/st.%2Bpatricks%2Bday%2Balphabetical%2Border%2BTerris%2Bteaching%2Btreasures.png" title="" width="400" /></a></span></div><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Paper Saving Tip:</span></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to save paper and use these in a literacy center all you have to do is place the pages in page protectors and have students use whiteboard markers to complete the activities. Once students are done and the page has been checked, all they have to do is wipe it clean and the next student can use it!</span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another way to save on paper is to print 2 pages on 1 sheet of paper. This will make each page half the size but they will still be readable and have plenty of room to record answers on. </span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">UPDATE - Now with a digital option!</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;">I recently updated the file to include Google Slides to help out with distance learning.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yiQ3oc092Pg/YDtCvVCPeFI/AAAAAAAAJpc/wMqe-NzEATYagShlV2iPZXtWBljir4wGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s756/Slide3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="756" height="364" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yiQ3oc092Pg/YDtCvVCPeFI/AAAAAAAAJpc/wMqe-NzEATYagShlV2iPZXtWBljir4wGQCLcBGAsYHQ/w364-h364/Slide3.PNG" width="364" /></a></div><br /></div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Low prep for you, differentiated for your students!</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">Get your FREE copy by clicking on any picture or<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Differentiated-Alphabetical-Order-3058384?utm_source=terri%27s%20teaching%20treasures&utm_campaign=St.%20Pats%20ABC%20order%20TTT%20post" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> right here</a>!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Differentiated-Alphabetical-Order-3058384?utm_source=terri%27s%20teaching%20treasures&utm_campaign=St.%20Pats%20ABC%20order%20TTT%20post" target="_blank"><img alt="free st. patrick's day alphabetical order worksheets terri's teaching treasures" border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1536" height="208" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sLK4VEAWAE4/XISAeAfyDtI/AAAAAAAAFhY/ojM0R6y4uJU_Ga_Yp5eKYWPCv2O-RRWCACLcBGAs/s400/st%2Bpatricks%2Bday%2Balphabetical%2Border%2Bfb%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" title="" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Are you looking for some St, Patrick's Day Math ideas? Here is a blog post I wrote about my <a href="http://terristeachingtreasures.blogspot.com/2018/03/st-patricks-day-multiplication-centers.html" target="_blank">St. Patrick's Day multiplication centers</a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JDQTlQJUgxs/XISAv-yA-KI/AAAAAAAAFhk/V6yQFayrdakLAjI3oIBSUwNuuKhEWbFawCLcBGAs/s1600/St.%2BPatrick%2527s%2BMultiplication%2Bmatching%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="735" height="199" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JDQTlQJUgxs/XISAv-yA-KI/AAAAAAAAFhk/V6yQFayrdakLAjI3oIBSUwNuuKhEWbFawCLcBGAs/s200/St.%2BPatrick%2527s%2BMultiplication%2Bmatching%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ac-SWq9jOo0/XISA0Xz7xvI/AAAAAAAAFho/NRTzf7SeC4Mjnm9h6K-3uDSgiWfKJ3LJgCLcBGAs/s1600/St.%2BPatrick%2527s%2BMultiplication%2Bboard%2Bgame%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="727" height="199" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ac-SWq9jOo0/XISA0Xz7xvI/AAAAAAAAFho/NRTzf7SeC4Mjnm9h6K-3uDSgiWfKJ3LJgCLcBGAs/s200/St.%2BPatrick%2527s%2BMultiplication%2Bboard%2Bgame%2B2%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="200" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">If you have a smartboard in your classroom, I have created a fun way to complete your attendance during March. Check out these FREE <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-St-Patricks-Day-Attendance-for-the-Smartboard-206106?utm_source=terri%27s%20teaching%20treasures&utm_campaign=St.%20Pats%20attendance%20TTT%20post" target="_blank">St. Patrick's Day smartboard attendance</a> slides. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AG1o5_s3M3Y/XISBB_JODHI/AAAAAAAAFhw/juGEGKpv0hESUnceyrtDecitc14Ark9vQCLcBGAs/s1600/st.%2Bpatricks%2Bday%2Battendance%2Bfb%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1536" height="167" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AG1o5_s3M3Y/XISBB_JODHI/AAAAAAAAFhw/juGEGKpv0hESUnceyrtDecitc14Ark9vQCLcBGAs/s320/st.%2Bpatricks%2Bday%2Battendance%2Bfb%2BTerri%2527s%2BTeaching%2BTreasures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t3_XGmawljU/XISA6wp3t4I/AAAAAAAAFhs/HkzpUt3R1xsMZRH9tPUBf0c3EOBYCT-jQCLcBGAs/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="46" data-original-width="66" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t3_XGmawljU/XISA6wp3t4I/AAAAAAAAFhs/HkzpUt3R1xsMZRH9tPUBf0c3EOBYCT-jQCLcBGAs/s1600/signaturesmall.PNG" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557875798186176222noreply@blogger.com1