Idea Jar Activities
“I don’t know what to write!” Have you ever heard this before? I’m guessing you have. So, how can we help young writers when they are stuck for inspiration? It’s time to try these Idea Jar activities!
Ideas for Spelling and Sight Word Practice
Are you looking for new ways to practice spelling and sight words? Here are several activities you can try in the classroom or at home with your kids. Your kids will have so much fun practicing their words!
Using Novels with Small Groups
Have you thought about using novels with small groups, but aren’t sure where to start? It is definitely possible to do so in the primary grades! Here’s how I got started using chapter books with my second graders during my small group time.
3 Ways to Organize Weekly Spelling Practice
I prefer to incorporate spelling practice into our Word Work rotation during our Daily 5 block. In order to do this, things need to be organized so the students can access and use the materials independently. Here are my three favorite ways to organize student practice.
Daily 5 – Work on Writing
Do you use the Daily 5 in your classroom? Here are some ideas to try for the Work on Writing rotation.
Laminator Love
Take a peek at some of my favorite laminator projects!
Roll & Cover Gameboards
One of the word work games my kids enjoy playing is roll and cover. It is a lot like Bingo. I teach my students three ways to play: 1-player, 2-player, and small group. In the game, a student rolls a die. There is a chart at the top of the page that tells the student what each number means. The student must look for, correctly read, and cover the word that follows the rule. If there aren’t any words available, the student loses that turn. Play continues until a student has covered four in a row.