Jack and the Beanstalk - FROM LAST SCHOOL YEAR

Here are some pictures from LAST SCHOOL YEAR!!  I’m so behind on posting them due to moving.

We did a fairy tale unit book study with Jack and the Beanstalk books.  My students really loved this unit!!  We worked on comprehending stories, comparing words, ABC Order, and more.  FYI -- Teachers you might need to PREVIEW the books ahead of time. . . some the books talking about the GIANT DRINKING.  I just changed the words in a few books.  J

Comparing Words

Syllables

 

ABC ORDER

Story Sequence

Story Structure

Character Comparison

If you are interested in this unit it can be purchased HERE!!

New School, NEW YEAR, Classroom Pictures

I'm so behind on blogging but for those of you that follow me on FB know that I teaching at a new school.

One last look at all the stuff I'm moving!!

I made the decision to move to RALEIGH!!! I'm still teaching first grade at a year round school!! I'm on Day 6 already!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??

I behing on blogging so I thought I would start with a class tour.   

I would LOVE to meet up with some Raleigh teachers.

Anyone interested in meeting your lunch??  Maybe July 28^th??

Dinosaurs!!! FREEBIES!!

This week we have been learning about Dinosaurs!!  I purchased Abby’s Dino Centers.  This pack had so many fun centers but I only had time for a few of them with assessments this week.  You can read more about her pack and get some FREEBIES HERE!!  We are also learning the sounds for er: er, ir, and ur.  I created this little anchor chart to practice these sounds and we have been adding words to the chart all week! 

 Here is a little word sort I made using DJ Inkers clipart! 

You can download it below FREE!!

Headers HERE!

Cards and recording sheet!

I downloaded the cutest FACT FILE Sheets about Dinosaurs here!!  I love these sheets.  I have also been reading lots of books about dinosaurs.

Just print on colored paper!! :)

My SWEET teacher assistant also brought in these dinosaurs.  They have really helped my students with describing and comparing this week. 

My students choose three dinosaurs to write about on Monday and Tuesday and they created this foldable. 

 

We also practiced comparing and contrasting two dinosaurs.  I used DJ Inkers clipart again here!

 

You can download this activity HERE for FREE!!

Here are a few pictures of some activities from Abby’s unit!  

 

Ancient ABC Order

Prehistoric Punctuation

What is a fossil?

I also created this fossil write page that my students using with the word wall. 

Again you can download HERE FREE!!!

Hope you are having a GREAT week!! I'm glad the weekend is ALMOST HERE!!!  I'm ready for a three day week!!  Next week we will be reading Jack and the Beanstalk stories!! 

9 1/2 more days!!! 

 

Pirate Pack Winners

Congratulations to Lisa R. from Learning Is Something to Treasure as of last night I had 16 days left of school.  Leave me a comment with your email. 

I’m also going to send a copy out to Shelly.  I’m glad you enjoy my blog and I am surprised that you did your homework!!