WHY USE BOOK COMPANIONS?
Book companions allow teachers to use one story to practice a number of core reading and writing skills.
In my classroom, it ensures that I continue to use literature to explore things like story structure, sequencing, character traits, letter writing formats, ...
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Math: 5 Steps to a Successful Program
A look at practical solutions for a primary math program.
Today I'm sharing a list of simple but effective changes I made in my classroom to make my math program more successful. Hopefully they will help you, too!
THE PROBLEM...
Does this sound familiar to you?
I'd finish a math lesson, ...
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Directed Drawing Videos – Reindeer
Do your students love directed drawing? Mine do!
Read all about how I use directed drawing and writing prompts, and even directed drawing VIDEOS with my class!
DIRECTED DRAWING VIDEOS
Using Directed Drawing videos is a fun new way to practice drawing with your students! It saves a lot of ...
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Christmas Kindness Around The World
Teachers have so many goals each year. While many focus on academics, others focus on social skills. Honestly, this is essential as students build relationships with classmates and become positive community members. Therefore, I strive to make my classroom a place where students feel safe, ...
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Animal Writing Flap Books
Do your students love animal research projects?
It's a great way to introduce non-fiction writing, and it can be a source of pride for students who feel very "grown up" because they are doing research! However, this enthusiasm can be dampened if emergent writers are not supported with ...
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Teaching Social Skills
CHOOSING A PROGRAM
There are several programs to choose from. Take a look at the details for each program below to ensure you have the right materials for your students. Programs outlined below include:
Social Skills Monsters: Includes 16 printable monster books, each ...
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Mystery STEM: A Stem Game With A Twist
Our classroom embraced STEM challenges this year in a big way.
We explored all kind of building, integrated STEM with other subject areas, and worked in multi-age groups.
We worked both in and outside the classroom on our STEM challenges.
The confidence and enthusiasm of our little ...
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Writing Workshop: Setting Up For Success!
Do you do writing workshop with your students?
My program has evolved over the last 23 years, and now it runs smoothly - although I can't help but add new ideas each year!
Long before I expect students to write stories, we spend a lot of time discussing stories.
For example, every time we ...
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Making Phonics Fun and Interactive
Teaching phonics can become a bit monotonous day after day, but there are lots of ways to keep it engaging!
Here are a few examples of the ways I've tried to keep phonics lessons interactive, hands on, and FUN!
Phonics instruction can also be differentiated with a little ...
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Phonics Centers for Back To School
When do you start teaching phonics?
There are so many things going on at the start of a new school year!
We are getting to know new personalities, watching them interact with each other, and at the same time, we are taking notes and assessing abilities.
One of the first things I set up are ...
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Father’s Day Directed Drawing Ideas
Looking for some new ideas for Father's Day?
I've got two Father's Day ideas for you - and they're free!
FATHER'S DAY DIRECTED DRAWING
Do your students love directed drawing?
Parents just love the personal touch of a drawing made by their child.
It's a simple idea but ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Cute Santa
WHY DIRECTED DRAWING?
There are many reasons to try directed drawing with your students! Here are a few skills and benefits:
improve skills in following directions and attention to detaila fun way to practice fine motor developmentincreased stamina in focus and attentionincreased ...
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Directed Drawing For Math!
Most of my students have a good understanding of our math concepts, but could definitely use some practice with basic math facts and speed of recall. Fast recall of facts will help them in later grades when the concepts become more complex. Daily repetitive practice helps with speed of recall, ...
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Drawing as a Writing Prompt
Students always love their time in specials. However, they often only get to go to art, music, library, and physical education once a week. This is why teachers often find creative ways to incorporate essential academic skills with aspects students love. For instance, Directed Drawing and ...
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End of the Year Activities
As the end of the year approaches, teachers are looking for new ideas! Students deserve a fantastic celebration for all the learning they accomplished. I’ve tried many different end of the year activities over the last 20+ years. So, I am excited to share my more successful ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Crab
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Zebra
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Unicorn
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Submarine
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Fish
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Dragon
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Girl
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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Directed Drawing Videos: Boy
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING ...
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