Mirror/Flip Images: Geometry in the Real World
Overview: Elementary students learn about flips, mirror or reverse images in geometry because that knowledge is helpful when constructing projects, sewing clothes, building models, doing >>>
Classroom Decor
Paper Plate Spiders
Paint paper plates black using finger paints. Let the paint dry. Using white paint, add eyes. You can also use the round paper reinforces used >>>
Paper Plate Bat
Using a small paper plate, paint black with black finger paint, let dry. Cut triangle shapes from black construction paper, 3 for each wing and >>>
Paper Napkin Ghosts
Have children make paper ghosts from unfolded white paper napkins. Help them place cotton balls in the center of the napkin. Show them how pull >>>
I’m Dreaming of a Rhyme Christmas
Rhyming and writing poems for all grade levels.
Interactive Word Wall – Language Arts: Writing – Lesson Plan
A word wall is a systematically organized collection of words displayed in large letters on a wall or other large display place in the classroom. It is a tool to use, not just display. Word walls are designed to promote group learning and be shared by a classroom of children.
Word Walls: Beyond Spelling Words
Are your students still struggling with some of those spelling words from weeks ago? Are you interested in ways to introduce new vocabulary or encourage more “colorful” writing? With a little bit of planning beforehand, a word wall is not only a great use of bulletin board space, but an excellent learning tool for your students. According to T2T contributor, Sally Olson, “A word wall is a systematically organized collection of words displayed in large letters on a wall or other large display place in the classroom.” There really are no set “rules” for word walls and you will find plenty of variations on the idea. Below, contributors to our T2T mailing list share some of their ideas and opinions. Be sure to check out Sally Olson’s contribution as well, which includes 24 activities for word walls and a word list.