Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Inference Investigation: The case of the Missing PBJ Sandwich

Teaching Inferences to Students

This is a very detailed lesson plan with activities, handouts, and discussion notes for teaching inferences to students.

By investigating "The case of the Missing PBJ Sandwich", students will sort through evidence to make "inferences" on where Johnny's missing sandwich might be. Students become "inference investigators" and are encouraged to draw conclusions from case file packets.
The lesson also includes:


  • Detailed Teacher Instructions
  • Lesson Outline
  • 4 Writing worksheets
  • 3 Collaborative classroom activities
  • Discussion notes


In addition to this lesson plan, more resources are included:


  • "Inference Activity" to assist in teaching about inferences
  • 5 "Inference Activity" posters
  • 1 Writing worksheet
  • Bonus "inference" definition posters and examples
  • 1 Inference Definition poster
  • 4 Inference Example posters


Entire packet contains 24 pages total






Tuesday, June 4, 2013

INFERENCE INVESTIGATION: THE CASE OF THE MISSING DOG

Teaching Inferences to Students

This is a very detailed lesson plan with activities, handouts, and discussion notes for teaching inferences to students.

By investigating "The case of the Missing Dog", students will sort through evidence to make "inferences" on where the characters are and what they did that day. Students become "inference investigators" and are encouraged to draw conclusions from case file packets. 

The lesson also includes:


  • Detailed Teacher Instructions
  • Lesson Outline
  • 4 Writing worksheets
  • 3 Collaborative classroom activities
  • Discussion notes

In addition to this lesson plan, more resources are included:


  • "Inference Activity" to assist in teaching about inferences
  • 5 "Inference Activity" posters
  • 1 Writing worksheet
  • Bonus "inference" definition posters and examples
  • 1 Inference Definition poster
  • 4 Inference Example posters



Entire packet contains 24 pages total








Wednesday, May 22, 2013

KINDERGARTEN END OF YEAR WRITING PROMPTS

Reflecting on Kindergarten: End of the Year Writing Prompts

Need some easy activities for the final few days? How about some work to finish off your students' kindergarten portfolios!

This end of year writing project will help your students reflect on their year of fun and learning.

The packet contains 6 pages of fill-in-the blank writing prompts about their favorite field trips, subjects, books, activities, etc. which will tap their memories and prompt a great classroom discussion!

These prompts are also great for practicing writing.

Writing Prompts:

Special Times in Kindergarten: This prompt encourages students to reflect on two of their favorite moments within the school year.

Kindergarten Favorites: A great way for students to gather their thoughts and record specific favorites and memories from the school year. This is a great writing assignment for them to look back on years later.

Field Trips Are Fun! A writing prompt which encourages students to write about their favorite field trip.

I am Growing Up!! An excellent reflection activity which asks students to ponder on their growth from the school year.

First Grade Goals: Students can use this to set goals they wish to achieve in the upcoming year.

Dear First Grade Teacher: A wonderful way for students to introduce themselves to their first grade teacher!

My students really have enjoyed thinking back about their year with these cute writing prompts. I hope your students enjoy them as well!










Writing Posters for the Classroom

A FUN WAY TO HELP STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR WRITING 


 Helpful printable posters to remind your students of basic writing rules, construction, and depth. Use these posters to display on a focus while or while you're working on writing with your students. Based on Common Core Standards

Contains 7 posters:

"Use capital letters at the beginning of sentences"
"Use finger spaces between words with neat printing"
"Use words that tell who, what, when, where, why and how"
"Use punctuation at the end of every sentence"
 "Use sensory words to describe your message"
"Use capital letters at the beginning of proper nouns"
"Every story should have a beginning, middle, and end"

Simply print and hang in the classroom!


















 I HOPE YOU ENJOY THESE!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Everything Fractions Packet


This is a great go-to for teachers! 

CONTAINS OVER 25 WORKSHEETS!

Covers the following:

Adding Fractions
Adding Mixed Fractions
Adding Simple Fractions
Adding Three Fractions
Comparing Fractions and Decimals
Comparing Fractions
Converting Between Fractions and Decimals
Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers
Dividing Fractions
Dividing Mixed Numbers
Equivalent Fractions
Greatest Common Factor
Least Common Multiple
Multiplying Fractions with Cross Canceling
Multiplying Fractions with Fractions
Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Reducing Fractions
Solving Fractions with Exponents
Subtracting Fractions
Subtracting Mixed Fractions
Subtracting Simple Fractions
Visually Adding Simple Fractions
Visually Subtracting Simple Fractions










FREEBIE Classroom Job Labels

Fun printable job labels to make your students fulfill classroom roles and responsibilities



Thursday, May 9, 2013

30 Math Worksheets

30 MATH WORKSHEETS!!

A great resource for teachers!

Includes the following topics

Telling time
Subtraction
Addition
Division
Counting Money
Multiplication






All About Me Craft for Classroom Activity

Included are three (3) All-About-Me writing activities to be used for classroom language arts or health lessons. Each craftivity can easily be used to create an attractive, personalized hallway display.

Students fill in each section of the All-About-Me Cloud, Flower, or Star template with pictures and/or words about themselves.

Each of the three projects can be used in several ways:
* as a stand-alone worksheet,
* as a arts and craft project, and/or
* for a bulletin board or hallway display.

These projects can be used for:
* writing centers,
* student introductions,
* health class,
* hall displays,
* art,
* language arts,
* open house, and/or
* conferences.

All-About-Me projects help students learn about each other. They're fun and easy to do. The bright colors and child-specific nature of these projects makes them perfect any time of year!







Story map

Encourage students to think about what they just read



30 Writing Worksheets

30 WRITING WORKSHEETS!!

Includes lessons on the following: Parts of speech Editing Writing Prompts Brainstorming Punctuation This is a printable pdf file, containing worksheets for you to print and photocopy for the students in your classroom.


Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Elementary Math Charts Packet


These charts are great for teaching students about numbers!

Just print, laminate and display as classroom posters or have students cut out the charts and use them in their math journals for reference. 

Very convenient for students and teachers.


Includes the following charts:

Addition chart
Equivalent Fractions
Hundreds chart
Multiplication Chart
Place Values Reference








Includes the following charts:

Addition chart
Equivalent Fractions
Hundreds chart
Multiplication Chart
Place Values Reference


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