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This page includes a number of resources I have used in the past or currently use in my classroom. Many of the ideas are original, however, some are borrowed and some are a little of both. It is with best intention that I give credit to the correct person. I would enjoy any feedback (or ideas) you may have to share. |
spelling
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Use the cell phone keypad to decipher your spelling or vocabulary words. This is fun as an early finisher activity! |
Increase familiarity with spelling words using this simple technique. |
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Students write alliterations (instead of the traditional sentences) to practice their spelling words. |
Two fun codes to use to create spelling and vocabulary brain teasers for your students. |
math
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Have the prices at the supermarket changed? NO!! You are playing What’s It Worth! Find the value of the ingredients for a one-of-a-kind super salad! |
creative writing
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Select a topic. Then challenge your students to write 10 sentences (7 words or more) without repeating ANY words. This is a great language building activity! I often will start writing the sentences with the students and assign the last 3-5 for homework. |
Great idea for a bell ringer or time-filler. If you have a 2 or 3 minute write time -- this might also be a fun way to jazz it up on Fridays. |
Kid of the Week Story Starters I love the idea behind this creative writing project! Each week a different student is selected (at random) to be the KOW (kid of the week). That means two things. 1. He/she will be the main character in everyone's creative writing story and at the end of the week he/she will be given a book of original stories by his/her classmates. 2. While the other students are working on creative writing projects the KOW creates a Kid of the Week Bulletin Board with pictures and personal facts to share with the class. I was able to faithfully use this for several years when I first started teaching 3rd grade. Unfortunately, for the past few years I have been unable to dedicate the time needed to produce this kind of writing. I hope someday I will be able to find enough time to add this to my weekly routine. |
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thematic
Chinese New Year |
games
a compound word game |
a speedy word game |
student vacation journal
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Have a student who is going on a lengthy family vacation and not sure what you want to send for work? Here is a great suggestion! Send this student vacation journal along with an on-level chapter book that they can read along the way. |