Christian Crossword Fun for Grades 2–5 Directions: You will be able to use this activity frequently to create different Bible-themed crossword puzzles. It’s fun, engaging, and kids will enjoy it every time. Cut the squares out of the calendar so that you have a total of 42 squares. Cut self-adhesive flat magnets into small pieces … Read more
Letter/Word Jumble for Grades 1–4 Directions: You will be able to use this activity frequently for many topics or subjects. It’s fun and engaging, and kids will enjoy it every time. Punch out all of the letters in your Ready Letters® package(s). Laminate the letters to add durability for frequent use. Affix one magnet to … Read more
Crossword Fun Directions: You will be able to use this activity frequently for many topics or subjects. It’s fun and engaging, and kids will enjoy it every time. Cut the squares out of the calendar so that you have a total of 42 squares. Cut self-adhesive flat magnets into small pieces and affix to two … 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
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
Mini Books Directions Research a topic and write and edit the information you will share in the book. Create a storyboard to know how many pages will be needed in the book. Choose Classic Accents® to use as a book cover and template for making the book’s pages. Trace around the Classic Accents® on the … Read more
Class Record Why is the library the tallest building in town?Because it has the most stories! Birthdays Records (List the names and dates of student birthdays for each month) JanuaryJan. 12, 1412 — Joan of Arc, warrior, saint FebruaryFeb. 6, 1895 — Babe Ruth, baseball player MarchMar. 14, 1879 — Albert Einstein, scientist AprilApr. 21, … Read more
Simple Sliders Activity Directions: Build these sliders as a means for each student to respond to questions you ask. Set aside one Bolder Borders® panel for each student (a pack contains 12 panels). Or, use one panel for an interactive wall mounted display. For each slider, cut a piece of construction paper 3″ wide and … Read more
Playing Cards Directions: Count out 44 cards from the Make-Your-Own Pocket Flash Cards set. Using 1″ STICK-EZE® numerals, apply a number, 0-10, to the upper left corner of each card. Then turn the card upside down and apply the same number to the lower right corner. Now you can read the number regardless of which … Read more
Bulletin Board Trimmer Bookmarks Activity for Grades 1-4 Directions: Your students will have fun making their own bookmarks to track their reading or to share as gifts. Measure and cut borders into 7.5″ lengths. Basic bookmarks Decorate the front of the border (checkerboard side) with a saying, your name, stickers, and other embellishments to personalize … Read more
Christian Mini Books Directions: This sheet shows how to make a group book, but the same process can be used for students to create individual books. Prior to the activity, choose Classic Accents® that fit with the theme of your book. You’ll need two accents, for the front and back covers. Ideas for book themes … Read more
The chapters in this book were written by Literacy Collaborative and Reading Recovery professionals who have extensive experience in classrooms and as staff developers. The content in this book is informed by our work in classrooms with teachers and students who are learning about themselves as readers and writers. In contrast to educational initiatives that … Read more
Directions: Assemble the mobile according to package directions. Set aside for later use. Trace stencil figures on your choice of heavy paper. Cut out the shapes and color them on both sides. If desired, laminate at this point. Punch a hole in the top of each figure for attaching to the hanging strings. Attach the … Read more
Weather Border Game—Grades 4–6 Rain or Shine(Use T-85045 What’s the Weather? BOLDER BORDERS®)Here’s a game students can play rain or shine! Cut a border strip into squares and write an interesting weather question on the back of each square. Pass a game-piece marker and a border “game strip” to each of four players. The first … Read more
Teacher Products from Trend we recommend: T-8262 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Bulletin Board SetT-80011 Grass Discovery™ TrimmersT-91327 Our World Terrific Trimmers®TA-67299 Every Day is Earth Day… ARGUS® PosterT-27106 Black Weekly Calendar Wipe-Off® KitT-73109 Helping Hands Progress Chart Blue and green fadeless paper, double-stick tape Keep the theme goingT-80015 Mossy Forest Discovery® TrimmerT-10047 Planet Earth Classic Accents®T-38222 … Read more
Teacher Products from Trend we recommend: You’ll needT-8708 Geometric Shapes Mini Bulletin Board SetT-85033 Shapes Bolder Borders®T-465 Black 4″ Casual Ready Letters® Colored construction paper, scissors, and assorted craft supplies: colored yarn or string, glitter, colored glue, toothpicks, craft sticks, buttons, pipe cleaners, straws, sponges, and paint. Keep the theme goingT-8187 Shapes in Our World … Read more
Teacher Products from Trend we recommend:T-8714 Calendar & Special Days MiniBulletin Board SetT-8706 Alpha-Beads Monthly Headers Mini Bulletin Board SetT-85078 People of the World Bolder Borders®T-18015 People of the World Monthly Calendar GridT-72326 Share the Similarities… NotePadT-79755 Alpha-Beads 4″ Playful Ready Letters® Additional resources:Fadeless paper and double-stick tape. Keep the theme going:T-10817 Weather Symbols MiniAccents … Read more
Choosing the rightTeach your student(s) how to use a variety of reference materials. Make sure you work with these: atlas, almanac, dictionary, biographical dictionary and other specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, magazines, newspapers, thesaurus, yearbook, the Internet, movies, filmstrips, videotapes, and CDs.Finding information in the libraryHelp your student(s) learn the way around a library. Include these … Read more
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 paper for murals and bulletin … Read more
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