I finally finished my whole TpT Back-to School theme using the Common Core Skills. What is a really neat feature just added to TpT is that you can now find items by the exact common core skill! Makes searching for that perfect lesson or activity that much quicker! Here are some previews from the theme:
This theme was a lot of fun to make! I've included all the math activities that I posted about last week, and added several language art activities. My favorite things in the unit are a Back-To-School version of "I Have, Who Has" and a 4-Square writing activity sorting out school items. If you have never played "I Have, Who Has," it is a great way to build those speaking and listening skills that not only are required by Common Core, but are also important as a life skill. Plus, since this version relies heavily on pictures, it is great for emergent readers! Each child is given a card and they say, "I have a____," filling in with the 1st picture on the card. The child then says, "Who has a ______?" asking the class for the card with the 2nd picture. Play continues until the end of the cards. I love using the 4-Square writing method to teach my kindergarteners how to become awesome writers. The first step is sorting out pictures around a topic. Since this will be the first one they will do, I've kept it very simple to build confidence and also understanding of the task. You can visit my store here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Miss-Amys-Schoolhouse
Today we also find out what little friends we will have in our classrooms this year! I'm excited to get a brand new crop of eager boys and girls! School starts on August 14th with an information day, followed by the first full day of school on August 15th! It is coming soon! When does school start for you?
