Last month, my first graders were learning how to write reviews... reviews of toys, movies, and books. But it wasn't quite as easy as I thought it would be. I found they were accidentally slipping back into what they knew well as writers. Some children were unintentionally writing personal narratives or informational pieces, particularly how-to pieces. I realized these were traps that were easy … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Snow: Holiday Science for Kids
Snow from a baby diaper? With a little imagination, yes. You can purchase snow-making products online, but they're costly and you have to wait for them to be delivered, so why not make your own? It's a really fun holiday science investigation and you only need a few things to make it happen! a baby diaper scissors water baby powder (optional) The children have so much fun cutting … [Read more...]
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
{A Fun Activity for Word Wall Review} This is one of my students' favorite ways to practice their new (and old) word wall words. Each week, I type their five new words (and five words already posted on the wall) and then flip them so they're reversed when printed. Each card has a different symbol printed on the card. (I'll explain why in a minute.) Then, I hide the cards around the room. … [Read more...]
Student Data Folders: Empowering K-1 Kids
Student data folders are very empowering for children, even young children. Often, teachers and specialists oversee just about everything related to student achievement data. Most of the systems in place seem to exist solely for the system itself, not necessarily for the children. But what if we invited kids to be part of the conversation and part of the process? What if they understood the … [Read more...]
Wikki Stix and Finger Lights
I love finding things that help young readers make sense of print... even if they're a little bit "gadgety." For years now, I've been using Wikki Stix and finger lights with kids during our small group reading instruction. The Wikki Stix are nothing more than colorful waxy strips that can be easily cut, bent, pinched, rolled, and applied to paper... ...and removed, and applied, and removed, and … [Read more...]
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