Measurement benchmarks- good for grade CCSS. Last year we used only Body Parts as benchmarks but I like the idea of having several measurement benchmarks instead
1 & 2 Give the kids place value blocks to make their name. have them calculate the value of their name. I am so doing this in our math journals this week! - Step into Grade with Mrs. Lemons: More Mudge and Place Value!
A Vowel Tree helps children develop the pre-reading skill, word blends. Move down the trunk until you’ve demonstrated all of the word blends: ra, re, ri
THE GLUE SPONGE: cut a sponge to fit in a container, pour glue in it, and the kids can press their little cut-up pieces of paper on it like a big glue stick
Don't Squeal Unless It's a BIG Deal.First saw this book at a professional development last year. Great book to use if you are experiencing a problem with "tattletales" in your classroom. *I NEED THIS FOR MY CLASSROOM*
Magnetic Word Wall - That would be awesome! Make a border or grid for the letters/words. Make vowels and consonants different colors. Add a picture for the beginning sound of the letter. Make the words on the word wall black and white.