"That's What the Teacher Said...": May 2013

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

Everything Fractions Packet

My Summer Goals Printable

Summer goals list for students!

We work at setting goals all throughout the year and I use this to motivate the kids as they think about what they want to accomplish this summer.

Bullying Poster FREEBIE

Words Instead of Said

A very creative handout which is perfect for the classroom!

Encourage your students to be more creative in their writing. This chart provides a list of suggested words which can be used instead of "said".

Scrambled Paragraphs Activity Packet

Very useful activity packet!! Requires zero prep time.

A fun way to organize writing!

Includes:

3 advanced writing scrambled paragraph activities
3 intermediate writing scrambled paragraph activities
3 beginner writing scrambled paragraph activities

Click Here to Download!

Shelly Stook

I am a laid back, casual teacher. I quickly earn the respect of all my students by treating them fairly. I teach each day with love and laughter. I believe in student centered learning where the students are engaged in hands on activities. In my classroom I like to disguise learning as fun so we play lots of games! I believe that I am best able to meet the needs of my learners during center time. For most of the day I have my students work in differentiated centers either individually or in small groups. Students are then given the opportunity to work within their zone of proximal development while I can pull groups of students to work on specific skills.