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Five for Friday {8/29}
I am up for a quick breath after 2 weeks back to school! I have been EXHAUSTED!! So, I am finally linking up with Kacey over at Doodlebugs Teaching for a peek into my week:)
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We have jumped into the land of Interactive notebooks this year and I have to say my kids love them! We are going to be using one for reading, one for phonics/work work aligned to our Wonders curriculum and one for math.
I have introduced my Phonics Interactive Journal {Wonders Supplemental-Grade 1-Unit 1}this week. My firsties rocked it! It amazes me that their interaction with the activity totally changes their attitude about the assignment. They loved how the "secret doors" (ie-flaps) worked. They couldn't wait to share their work!
My firsties drew and painted self portraits this week. They actually drew in pencil, traced with a black Sharpie marker for the extra POP and then painted with watercolors. We had "THE TALK" about the Sharpie markers with an "I promise..." pledge to NEVER, EVER write on anything or anyone except paper:) Did I mention the NEVER, EVER part? I think they got the message:) We finally got to labeling the pictures and will be writing about them next week. The labels can are from Lori at Teaching with Love and Laughter and it is a freebie!
We have been building our stamina in Read to Self as we get ready for our Daily 5 time. This week we worked on Read to Someone with our reading basal (Wonders). I typically let them choose between their basal reader, their poetry notebook and fluency passages. Next week we are jumping into Daily 5 Rotations! I can't wait:)
Brain Breaks were REALLY needed this week. I have such a cute, chatty class. So we used lots of Dr. Jean songs for movement and today I introduced Go Noodle! My kids enjoyed surfing in between activities today. I can't wait to try out more new brain breaks.
Have you seen the website for Engage NY? Our county (yes, here in Florida...) is using some of the math modules to support our curriculum. We just completed module 26 on place value and taught a lesson using Rekenrek bracelets and "hide zero cards". Under the 8 is the zero from the number 10. When you add 8 ones (red beads) and flip the card over, it shows the new number 18. The visual really worked for my first graders who needs a tactile activity to make the connection.
I just love a Bright Idea and who better to share and collaborate with than other teachers. I am so happy to be joining 150 other bloggers this month with an incredible collection of Bright Ideas!
I love creating new and engaging games and activities for my students. There are so many resources out there that makes it possible to find almost any activity at a moment's notice. I am so thankful for that.
I set off to print, laminate, cut and organize activities. It is time consuming, but so worth it! The students enjoy working cooperatively to practice skills introduced during lessons.
So then HOW do I store the pieces? I always print a cover for the activity and use a tape runner to adhere it to the front of a large manila envelope. Then I laminate the envelope. I run my scissors along the back to slice the laminating at the folder opening. All game pieces are placed in the envelope along with any recording sheets. I print any recording sheets on cardstock so they don't get mixed up with the copies the students are using.
I introduce all games during small and whole group lessons before allowing the students to work cooperatively on them. This helps reduce questions as we model rules and correct procedures for cooperative play. The game stays out for the length of time needed to practice the skill. The games also make come backs for review throughout the year!
Next up is WHERE I store the games when NOT in use... I organize and store games and activities by subject or skill, unless it is a seasonal activity. Seasonal activities are stored by month. All envelops are organized in magazine holders and labeled accordingly.
This system of organization keeps my games ready and available at all times. I am able to locate them with very little effort and it keeps them front and center in my mind and ready to pull during planning! I hope this Bright Idea helps you get a handle on organizing all your center activities.
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