Throughout the simulation, students will keep a journal of their experiences and keep track of the supplies they use and the distance they have traveled. At the end of the simulation, they will write a letter to a fictional aunt who lives “back East,” describing what they have experienced and what they have learned from … Read more
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. On July 4, 1776, the members of the Second Continental Congress approved this Declaration of Independence. The AssignmentFirst, make sure … Read more
Rarin’ to Reduce!Identifying and writing fractions in simplest form You’ll cause a race to the starting line with this simplifying fractions activity! On chart paper, list simplified fractions such as those shown. Next, give each child a large handful of small different colored manipulatives, such as gram unit cubes, color tiles, or Unifix cubes. Announce … Read more
Have a “Fin-tastic” School Year Lure students with an eye-catching, back-to-school welcome! Use these TREND products:T-10822 Fish Mini Accents Variety PackT-10936 Fish Friends Classic Accents® Variety PackT-10063 Canoe Bear Classic Accents®T-10066 Happy Sun Classic Accents®T-92701 Water Waves Terrific Trimmers®T-1787 Blue 2″ STICK-EZE® Stick-on Letters You’ll also need:Blue cellophane String DowelUse a combination of accents to … Read more
AFTER READING Talk about the collections, favorite things, and pets in the story. Ask children if the items the characters share remind them of something they own. Discuss the children’s before-reading predictions and have them consider whether or not their predictions match what the author wrote. Response ActivitiesDinosaur DialogMaterials: noneExplain to children that this story … Read more
Directions:To prepare for this activity, find a story that you like and type it into a file on the computer. Then delete selected words, choosing a variety of various parts of speech. Replace each word with a blank line, under which you type the name of the part of speech of the word you removed, … Read more
The AssignmentThink of an animal grazing in a peaceful, grassy setting. Label the animal “Army of Northern Virginia.” Label the grass “Southern Victories.” Draw a lion or some other predator of the grazing animal lurking in the tall grass. Label this animal “Gettysburg.” Possible TitleThe Battle of Gettysburg, July 1–3, 1863 From Read Draw Remember … Read more
What This Book Won’t DoAlthough this book is crammed with useful ideas and information about developing literacy, it will not show you how to teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons before she is 3. It will not give you evidence to claim that your child is the best and brightest at the … Read more
AFTER READING Have students reflect on the information they learned in the book. Add this information to the K-W-L chart. You may wish to distribute copies of the Comprehension Master on p. 70. Vocabulary Activity: Glossary Words BingoMaterials: glossary words, blank bingo cards with 16 word squaresHave students use 16 glossary words to fill in … Read more
Look back at the words in bold type. Use clues in the story to figure out the meaning of each word.Write each word on the line next to its meaning._______________ 1. a narrow opening, caused by a split or crack_______________ 2. scattered fragments or remains_______________ 3. questionable; suspect_______________ 4. a hollowing or carving out_______________ 5. … Read more
Appendix – 91 Sample Letter to Parents Tips for Parents/Guardians Sample Letter to Students Decision Making: Topic for Research Project Research Proposal Sheet Social Studies Project Rubric Suggested Roles of Responsibility Judge’s Score Sheet Checklist for the Completed Project Best Web Sites Certificate Answer Key – 106Social Studies Project Title Cards – 110
Venus Flytrap Activity Incorporate this snappy project into a plant unit. Or use it in conjunction with Judy Moody, a delightful chapter book by Megan McDonald. Materials for one project:two 4″ circles of green construction papertwo 4″ circles of red construction paper3″ x 12″ piece of green construction paper4″ x 7″ piece of construction paper … Read more
Listen & Say Series • Each book focuses on a single commonly misarticulated phoneme including: /l/, /r/, /s/, /ch/, /th/, /sh/, /f/, /k/, /g/, /v/, and /j/.• Books and captivating audio CDs enhance individual lessons, group sessions and independent listening centers.• Target sounds are highlighted throughout the stories to provide a visual cue to both … Read more
Pop-Up Cards and Books Directions: Fold an 81⁄2″ x 11″ sheet of paper in half creating an 81⁄2″ x 51⁄2″ rectangle. Open the paper and in the center make two parallel cuts across the fold that are approximately 1″ in length, 11⁄2″ apart. From the back of the paper gently push out the tab and … Read more
Reproducible Patterns – October Patterns These patterns can be used for so many activities!. They make great bulletin board art and can be increased or decreased in size on your handy copy machine. Copy them onto transparency film for use on your overhead projector. Project the patterns onto white paper and trace right on the … Read more
CLIMATE MAP OF TURKEY DirectionsUse the map to answer the questions. What is the national capital of Turkey?____________________. What kind of climate does the land along Turkey’s two coasts have?____________________. What kind of climate is common around Mt. Ararat?____________________. What kind of winters does Ankara have?____________________. What kind of summers does Izmir have?____________________. What kind … Read more
Recognizing and Using Nouns Activity Fill each of these two baskets with nouns related to the word on the handle. A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing. Fill each of these two baskets with proper nouns. A plural noun names more than one of something. Fill each of these two baskets with … Read more
Play Timing Rhyming with one or more people in your group. Here’s how:You’ll need a timer and a list of consonant blend word endings.One player says an ending, such as mp. The next player says as many rhyming words as she or he can in one minute. Each word counts as one point. The person … Read more
The Buzz on Names – Getting acquainted gameColor and cut out a copy of the bee pattern on page 7 and laminate it for durability. Gather youngsters in a circle and give a child the bee. As youngsters pass the bee around the circle, prompt them to chant the rhyme shown. When the rhyme ends, … Read more
When the war ended, with the signing of a treaty in 1848, it was decided that the border between Mexico and Texas would be the Rio Grande river. But there was something else in this treaty—called the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo—that proved of greater significance. Mexico sold California and New Mexico to the United States … Read more
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