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Jun 29, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - Phonics Activity - Make-a-Word Flip Chart
Just Added New Resource...
Phonics Activity - Printable Flip Chart - Make-a-Word... Includes... *61 Beginning (Onset) Graphemes (consonant based) *36 Medial (Nucleus) Graphemes (vowel based) *54 Ending (Coda) Graphemes (consonant based) Based on the 44 Phonemes of the English language.... Enjoy!
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Jun 24, 2009, First Grade Teacher - Reading Recovery Teacher
Having received my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction/Technology in Education, I find it beneficial to my students' learning to use
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Jun 22, 2009, A Day in Grade One - Daily Schedule Sample for Grade One
A Day in Grade One - A Daily Schedule Sample for Grade One - Break-down of my day!
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Jun 20, 2009, Multiple Subject or Grade Level Storage Solution
This was my first year teaching K-5 Visual Arts. Previously I taught in the high school and was on the block schedule (3-4 classes a day with a block
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Jun 18, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - 127 Math Words - The language of Maths
Just Added New Resource...
The Language of Maths... 127 Math Words ... includes regular 'number/numeral words' Ideal for maths and science reporting, recording, reviewing reference, as well as general literacy and math games... Enjoy!
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Jun 18, 2009, Work Stations
I am convinced that 4 or 5 work stations is the way to go in classes of mixed ability. I have not put my 'system' into practice yet although I have
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Jun 18, 2009, Beginning Teacher - well sort of
I am hoping for some advice from my fellow colleagues! I graduated from Uni a few years back - but started a family since then - so am yet to
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Jun 16, 2009, K-3 Teacher Resources Photo Gallery - Share and Browse Classroom Photos
K-3 Teacher Resources Photo Gallery - Classroom pictures and Ideas for using our resources...
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Jun 14, 2009, More delicious links
I have a del.icio.us site that I use to save my links for classroom use: http://del.icio.us/practicalclassroomstuff I have been collecting links
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Jun 14, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - Hey Diddle Diddle Nursery Rhyme
Just Added New Resource...
Hey Diddle Diddle Nursery Rhyme ... Enlarge to A3 and glue onto coloured cardboard for modelled reading activities. Cut up the sentences and words and pop into 'Rhymes / Poems' box for children to reconstruct and read. Enjoy!
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Jun 10, 2009, Talking and Listening
Much has been said about using computers in the classroom, but there are a host of other forms of technology available. Many schools are like mine
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Jun 10, 2009, Phoebe Reading Activity
One of our many soft animals in my Year 1 classroom is a rabbit called Phoebe. She is a bit of a character and gets up to mischief during the weekend
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Jun 8, 2009, Using Shopping Catalogues
Use shopping catalogues from local shopping centres - cut out the pictures and either laminate them or use fresh pictures to make a shopping list.
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Jun 7, 2009, More than just Technology
Technology in the classroom is more than using computers and other IT things. We all use and love things like Beebots, listening posts, the internet
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Jun 6, 2009, Interactive Whiteboard for Maths and English
I think interactive whiteboards are one of the best tools for teaching. Below are just some of the lessons I have used. *Adding on one / taking one
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Jun 6, 2009, Kinderclips - A kindergarten blog
Hello, Recently I have set up a Wordpress blog, http://www.eastwood.nsw.edu.au/kinderclips/ for our kindergarten grades. Wordpress.org offers a
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Jun 6, 2009, Is Science the key to literacy and Numeracy?
Is Science the key to Literacy and Numeracy in ECE? I think it is. Ok, there are a few ideas out there but are they interesting enough to hold a
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Jun 6, 2009, Interactive Whiteboards in the classroom
Hi, my name is Rebecca and I teach transition/year one in Darwin, NT. Our school is very technology focused and all classes have use of full class
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Jun 5, 2009, Bookmarks
Book Marks A good Early Finisher activity is book marks. I have pre-cut cardboard bookmarks in various colours in a box, a class list on the wall and
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Jun 5, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - Number Maths Games 1-100
Just Added New Resource...
Number Maths Games - Counting... Cut up and use for Maths Counting and Matching Activities and Games. Use as a chart and / or cut up for addition games and activities... Counting and matching numerals, dots, pictures, words, block 1-100.... Enjoy!
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Jun 5, 2009, circuit
I set up five stations that the students can rotate through. I give them two minutes at each station and i make the students run around all the
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Jun 5, 2009, NEW FREE RESOURCE - Friends of 10 Chart
Just Added FREE Resource - Friends of 10 Chart and / or addition games and activities.
Use as a chart and / or cut up for addition games and activities... Essential for children to know these automatically before moving on to adding higher numbers.... Enjoy!
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Jun 4, 2009, Teaching Money
I am currently teaching money to Kindergarten and I would like to have a printable copy of the Australian notes and coins so that I can enlarge them.
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Jun 2, 2009, Sticker Book and Magic Dice
Each child has a sticker book (an exercise book cut in half). When the child receives 10 stickers for positive behaviour they are able to roll the
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Jun 1, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - Concept Book - "Jack and Jill"
Just Added - Concept Book - Jack and Jill or _____and_____ .
Enlarge and make up a class book or keep small and copy for individual books. Use the traditional words in this book or innovate on the rhyme text to make up a fun new version.... Enjoy!
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May 28, 2009, What Happens to Helvetica Hippo
I love the book The Escape of Marvin the Ape by Caralyn Buehner, Mark Buehner (Illustrator)! It follows the ape, Marvin through his day 'out' of
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May 27, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - Kookaburra Song - "Kookaburra Sits..."
Just Added - Kookaburra Song - "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gumtree..."
Enlarge onto A3 and glue onto green backing card - laminate and use as a 'big book' for word play, modelled reading. Use other copies in your song/rhyme box for sentence reconstruction / literacy activities... Enjoy!
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May 25, 2009, Teacher Resource Websites - Share and Browse our Delicious Bookmarked Links
Teacher Resource Websites - Share and Browse our simplybox categorised teaching website links
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May 22, 2009, Alphabet Letter Shaping Stations
While children are learning to write their letters, provide fun ways to practice. You can even teach the children to set up the equipment and pack it
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May 21, 2009, Talking Sticks
I have 32 kinder children in my class. I have 8 coloured 'talking' sticks in the routine box for the morning meeting. Each day, 8 children have
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May 21, 2009, Help to learn the letters d b p q
I've found that all my children have struggled to differentiate between the letters d b and p q - especially the d b. Being able to visualise the
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May 16, 2009, Guided Reading Activities
I have always used Guided Reading Groups to focus on 2 main areas .... Why Guided Reading?... 1. 30% on the mechanics of reading - flow,
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May 16, 2009, Early childhood websites - Ideas for teaching
Found this website quite useful
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May 16, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - 40 Time Theme Words
Just Added - 40 Time Theme Word Cards
40 theme words related to 'time'. Ideal for literacy and maths reference, games and activities. Of course goes hand-in-hand with '101 Fun Flashcard Activities' and Immerse Your Children in Words.... Enjoy!
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May 14, 2009, 2 best teaching websites (besides this one)
I teach 2nd grade and enjoy the following 2 websites: www.secondgradeclub.ning.com (it is a 2nd grade teachers website). This website is full of
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May 11, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - Addition Printable Math Games Spinners...
Just Added - Addition Printable Math Games Spinners...
8 different addition spinners ranging from - smaller numbers (addition to 10) TO larger numbers (eg. 23+19) Enjoy!
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May 11, 2009, Jelly Crystal or Sand Alphabet
Pour some jelly crystals or sand onto a plate and then write a letter from the alphabet into it. Have the child tell you which one you have written.
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May 10, 2009, Jeopardy Phonics Game
Hi, a teacher friend of mine has found this wonderful game that our grade 3 children love. It's based on the jeopardy game. We have each question
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May 7, 2009, NEW RESOURCE - Printable Ordinal Numbers
Just Added - Printable Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers from 1st - 20th numerals and words... Ideal for display, puzzle game, and more ideas for use.. Enjoy!
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May 7, 2009, LETTER SOUND PAINTING
Each week I teach a single sound to my class of PrePrimaries and Year Ones. However, I found that even though they could match the sounds to the
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May 6, 2009, Remember Children's Birthdays
It is my son's birthday today and we took some cupcakes to share with his class (as you do!!). This whole process reinforced once again, just how
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May 6, 2009, Mothers Day Ideas
One of my favourite teaching blogs is Mrs Smoke's - 'Making Teachers Nerdy'.. Mrs Smoke has added some fabulous and different gift projects for
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May 6, 2009, Your Favourite Teacher Websites for K-3 - Please share best teacher websites...
Favourite teacher websites for K-3 - please share best teacher websites for online learning games, teacher resources, and more.
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May 2, 2009, Teacher Sites
Kelly's Kindergarten Alphabet Soup Hummingbird Educational resources Making Learning fun Sparkle Box Songs for Teachers Kinder Art
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May 2, 2009, K-3 Teacher Resources Newsletter April 2009
K-3 Teacher Resources April Newsletter
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