Science Journal Template

Link to download file:  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Science-Journal-STEM

Critical Thinking Puzzles

These puzzles are kind of pricy, but they keep my students engaged for hours. Well, maybe not hours, but you know what I mean. :)

Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Dazzle-Planets-Scramble-Squares-Puzzle/dp/B000BX78Q0

Center Success with Interactive White Boards (Kindergarten)

Hyperlinked sites:

Name Things:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/nina/index.htm

Spell Things:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/leo/index.htm

Rhyme Things:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/reggie/index.htm

Clifford Letter Match:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/flash/confusable/index.htm

Clifford Sound Match:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/flash/phonics/index.htm

Clifford Make a Word:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/flash/vowels/index.htm

Clifford Concentration:  http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/flash/concentration/in

Alphabet Matching:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/alphabet-matching.html

Phonic Match:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/phonic-match.html

Sack on a Yak Book:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/story/sack-on-the-yak.html

Word Scramble:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/scramble.html

Shapes:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/learn-shape.html

Math Story:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/math-story.html

Addition:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/add-numbers.html

Subtraction:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/minus.html

PBS Blending Bowl:  http://pbskids.org/lions/games/blending.html

Fuzzy Lion Ears (Missing Letter):  http://pbskids.org/lions/games/ears.html

Juggling George:  http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/games/juggling_george/juggling_george.html

Science Sort:  http://pbskids.org/sid/collectionjar.html

A Little Bit of Everything:  http://www.topmarks.co.uk/

Pattern Match:  http://www.cookie.com/kids/games/pattern-match.html

iPad Apps from Rocky Mountain Conference

iPad Handout

Blog Design

I've been trying to find a FREE blog design that I like for a couple of years now. I think this is it. :) Let's see if I still like it in a couple of months.

Check Out Lori's Latest Links

If you're not following www.lorislatestlinks.com, you'll want to add this site to your favorites. You'll know why when you stop by to browse. :)

Math Centers-Easy to Use Strategies for Math Success Handout

IPads in the Classroom

SMART Board App for iPad Coming Soon

The June issue of EdCompass mentions a SMART app for the iPad will be released this summer. Then, students can open SMART Notebook files from your Dropbox app for review and navigate through the interactive games just like they do on the SMARTBoard. 

If you sign into your SMART account (https://www.smarttech.com/), you can subscribe to this magazine for free too. :)

Word Wall Handout

Word Wall Handout

Link to download chants:   http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?p=677476 

Link to song website:  http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/songs/alphlist.html 

Literacy Activities for SMART Board with Big Al

Big Al by Andrew Clements is a great back-to-school read about forming friendships.

Link to download lesson:  https://www.box.com/s/688a1b4d57a7b03e7287.

I made this quickly. Please let me know if you find mistakes so I can fix them. Thanks!

Choice Board idea originally found on Dr. Lori Elliott's blog:  www.lorislatestlinks.com. 

More Literacy Activities for SMART Board for Word Work

Join me at one of my summer workshops to look at different center ideas for the SMART Board.

I first saw the choice-board idea on Dr. Lori Elliott's blog:  www.lorislatestlinks.com.

Link to Download Choice Board Idea:  https://www.box.com/s/e191196e9fc368b960da

This is meant to be a springboard for you to create your own lessons. 

Do you have a copy of Lori's latest book?  

Here's the link to order:  http://www.sde.com/editorpicks/Accidental-Techie-to-the-Rescue.asp

Animoto -- Create Videos in Minutes

This video shows my two sons serving people with special needs at Camp Barnabas. My oldest is on staff, and my youngest is a volunteer. I'm so proud of them.

Prefix Song by Flocabulary

Find Sums: Part-to-Whole Math App

Find Sums App

FREE 

You can find sums to 10, 20, 100 ---  as well as others. Part-Whole is the best way to teach computation.

Three Ring App --- Digitizes and Organizes Student Work

Wow! This FREE three ring app digitizes and organizes your students' work. 

You can record and store a student reading a book at the beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of the year. It organizes and stores. You can also digitize and store writing samples, math tests, etc. 

The possibilities are endless! 

Create a Book with the Scribble Press App

Paula Bronn, an incredible teacher, shared the Scribble Press app with me on Facebook today. It's FREE and easy to use. You should check it out. :)

Do you have a favorite app? I've been downloading and playing all day. :)

Brooklyn, NY, ELA Common Core Handout

I had the BEST time working with the teachers at PS 161! They were so positive and happy, and school's not even out for the summer yet. :)



I had a few hours to explore New York City, and I can't wait to go back. It's one of my favorite places to visit. I could never afford the brownstone loft near Central Park that I'd like to live in for a summer...

Ten-Frame Cards - Great for Centers

Link to Free Download:  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ten-Frame-Cards-Making-10s-with-Hats

Brain-Friendly Math Handout

Drury University Presentation

SMART Boards Engage

Only one student is using the SMART Board at a time, but all students are engaged with the concentration game. I've attached the making 10s game if you'd like to download it to use with your students. :)