Center Writing Activity

I'm back!  Just a simple writing prompt for first graders during guided reading centers.  I'm trying google drive as a host - excuse the hiccups.  Click on the link "Writing Prompt" and you can see a small preview below.


Writing Prompt

Reading Graphic Organizer - non-fiction vs fiction

I am using this for R.L 1.5 ccss standard, but it can be used for many standards or lessons - I mean, kids need to know this stuff!  Sorry if you don't have a font or something when you are modifying- sometimes I mix it up just to keep it interesting.  Also, if you download it and can't open pptx files let me know..

Powerpoint file for modifications

Coin Extended Response Math

Here is a first grade extended response for my tier 2 and tier 3 kids.  We have been studying coins for the past two weeks and this is going to be part of their test - my more advanced students will be taking a somewhat more standard test, as coins are inherently pretty difficult for these first graders - which is probably why coins are not addressed until second grade in common core.

Coin Extended Response Word file

Science Graphic Organizer - Landforms

Graphic Organizer I used for landforms - we used this as a foundation for our land-form building with paper mache that we started this week.  I'll post pictures of the complete projects if they turn out looking good!

Powerpoint for modifications

Common Core Reading Help!

Great site for vocabulary and essential questions for common core reading and writing standards.

Common Core Reading Vocabulary Site

Extended Response on Coins for First Grade

We are working on nickels and pennies this week.  Here is a daily extended response.  I change the names and numbers every day for more practice..  I have the sheet displayed below and then a more advanced one that can be downloaded. 

Regular Track extended response coins

Advanced Extended Response Coins

Toontastic free app

I get worrisome letting the kids loose on the ipads - but sometimes it turns out great - especially with this app for creating stories, encompassing so many common core standards all in one fun app!  And it's free! 

Toontastic on itunes