Spelling graphic

I want spelling tests to be more than just memorizing words.  I want my students to see patterns in words and the sounds they make.  With the use of this graphic, my students have improved in spelling and now apply their knowledge of patterns to read and write new words.

Spelling Words - tail, rain, rains, train, trains, sail, pail, snail, mail and paint

Spelling Words - shape, ape, apes, grape, grapes, drapes, drape, tape, cape capes

Spelling Words - clay, spray, sprays, tray, trays, bay, pay, hay, days and day

Spelling Words - soap, goat, goats, toast, float, roads, road, goal, coat and toad 

 

Spelling Words - leaf, scream, screams, read, reads, seat, seals, seal, treat and peach 

 Spelling Words: greet, feel, meet, green, jeep, three, screen, seeds, feet, and tree

 

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Spring, Pointillism Art and Vocabulary - present and past tense

Spring, Art and Vocabulary (ing and ung)

Present (ing)    Past  (ung)

Pointillism Art (small dotted art)

Tulip Template

Pointillism Art and Tissue Paper Leaves

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Bright Marking Pens and Tissue Leaves

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Pointillism Art

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Clovers with present and past tense words

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Sun Template

Tree Templates - Paint or Construction Paper

Alarm Clock

Word Bubbles

Making Words Station Using Letter Die Cuts Purchased at the Dollar Store

Making Words Station Using Letter Die Cuts Purchased at the Dollar Store (my go to place). This idea came about from my students.  In preparation to use the letters for a bulletin board, I had several letters placed on a table.  During station time,  four children went to the table and started making words with the die cuts.   Other students asked  to work at the table.  In addition to letters, numbers are also included in each set.  Students also enjoy making math equations. This station has become a favorite.  Students love the different patterns and colors of each letter/number set.
Making Words

Closer Look

Making A Math Equation

 Die-Cuts Each Set $1.00.

Store Each Set in a Storage Bag



First Grade Subtraction using Tally Marks

First Grade Subtraction (evidenced with tally marks) Impressive.  Templates and Fill In Templates are free and available on this post!  #subtraction #tallymarks

Student Practice Page

Open Ended Sample

Match the Tally Marks with the Number They Represent

 



Cloze Activities - Fill in the correct nouns to complete the sentences.

Cloze Activity - Match a Noun to Each Adjective
Use different noun cards to create cloze sentences.  Next, have children fill in the correct noun to complete each sentence.  Also, have students list the adjectives.

Student Practice Page

Student Template

Class Chart

Student  Practice Page

Student Template

 

 

 



Ladybug Writing

I Would Like You To Meet....

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Additional Writing Activity

 

Easter Rebus Story and Comprehension Questions

Easter Rebus Story

 

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Experienced Based Writing

Experience Based Writing

A second student example

 

 In pairs students picked  a model to build.  Once built, students filled in the sentences beginning with Then, Next and Finally to explain what they did. We used mini make it models purchased at the dollar store.  Caution - models contain  many small parts.  .

 Writing Template