Monday, June 27, 2011

Awesome foldables

So today I had to finish up my GT training on differentiating curriculum in the classroom. I thought it was going to be like every other training I've attended which involved huge packets and long power points. Of course I was surprised when the instructor had a table full of craft supplies and paper bags for us to cut apart and decorate in the training. I can honestly say that this was one of the most engaging training I have been to in a long time and I got tons of things I can use in my room. Here's a look at some things we made.

We made a paper bag book let. The one that is focused on math is an example a student did for her to show math tips and problem solving. These would be great for sequencing events!
Here is a paper bag man if you look closely at the bottom there is a pocket that held our extra papers. I'm thinking of using this as a math problem solving template and the pocket can hold story problems and manipulatives for them to solve. Or use it for a book retell.

Lastly I was really motivated to make this place value mat since I had seen them on another blog. It was super easy and tons of other teachers couldn't get over how cool it was. To make one I use 2 1/2 sheets of paper. I will definately have my students make these for their math folders. I was thinking instead of buying a place value chart I could make a large one out of construction paper and post it on my calendar board.

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One more thing my teammate came up with this cute 5 finger rule reminder craft for the students to use when the go to the library the first of the year. Students will trace their hand and write the 5 rules on the fingers and write in complete sentences how to choos a just right book.

Just thought I would share these ideas with you guys. If you have any other ideas of how to use them I would love to hear from you.

5 comments:

  1. I want to know how to do those so bad!! Have you ever heard of The Bag Ladies? I would love to go to one of their workshops. They do stuff like that. Thanks for sharing!


    Becca
    Simply 2nd Resources

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  2. I'm loving the place value mat! Thanks for sharing.
    Ms.A

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  3. No problem ladies! Becca I'm gonna have to look up the bag ladies to see if they have any videos or books.

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  4. I went to that training last week as well! Thanks for sharing your other ideas as well!

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  5. I would love to know how you did these as well. I am training teachers in a couple of weeks and we need some engaging activity for the morning. I would love to do any of these. Thanks!

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