I would add to the saying "when two vowels go walking the first one does the talking and USUALLY says its name." this will give the students the decoding strategy that if the vowel name doesn't work try the short vowel sound... one or the other shoul
simple play dough recipe base for kids: 2 cups plain flour1/2 cup salt2 tbsp oil2 tbsp cream of tartar1 .5 cup boiling waterfood colouring (optional)3 drops of glycerine (optional)
You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child. – Dr. Seuss Take time today to read to a child. It’s the best gift of time and love you can give any child.
cute circle time activity for farm theme: "who gathered eggs from the chicken coop?" w/ props, following directions, turn-taking, repetitive rhyme/chant.
Writing tips. 1. write all the time. 2. read widely and deeply 3. write what you want to write. 4 collect your insprations. (write yourself our of blocks.)
Back to school activity - really fun for elementary grades... Have done this in a variety of ways in my day...but not anything "back to school." Looks like fun for the first week or so... (sit in circle..outside..)