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Who am I?
Submitted by: stef
July 6th, 2010
Categories: Reading & Writing | Special Education
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Description: I use Post-it® photo paper to print the faces of all of the children in my autistic support kindergarten class and I also write their first names on regular Post-it® Notes. Then I ask the children to match their face to their own name, and eventually, to match the faces of their peers to the names of their peers. We do this activity every day, and slowly but surely, the children in my room are able to recognize their own names in print, and that of their peers. It's the first step in their pre-literacy activities! And it's really fun too, because with Post-it® Notes, they can restick them over and over. Mistakes aren't a big deal, because you can just reposition them! Also, when the students get really good at recognizing their names and faces, it is great for classroom management- the children's names and faces can be put on their chairs, their tables, their possessions... everything!
Counting Syllables
Submitted by: Cynthia C
July 2nd, 2010
Categories: 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | ESL | Language Arts | Math | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes
Description: Write down every students name on a chart paper. Pass out the Post-it® Notes. Read the student's name and have all students count the syllables. The student who has that name walks to the front and writes the number down on the Post-it® Note. He/she places the Post-it next to his/her name.
Reading / Writing Rockets
Submitted by: Kristi
July 2nd, 2010
Categories: 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | ESL | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Description: While reading a story, students use 'rocket' shaped arrow flags to mark at least 6 vocabulary words, WOW words, or words they may not know. Students then share their words, use them in their writing, or learn new words to fly to the moon. This means that their names are on a bulletin board. Students get points for each exciting wow word or vocabulary word they find. If students achieve 20 points in one month, they reach the moon and earn prizes or extra recess time. Students love using the Post-it® products and almost always reach their goals.
Writer’s Workshop
Submitted by: Karen
July 1st, 2010
Categories: 2nd Grade | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
Description: In our classroom we use the fun shaped Post-it® Notes to help us manage our Writer's Workshop. Students write their names on a post it of their choice and use it to announce where in the writing process they are. We have several steps - prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, conferencing, publishing. The visual allows me to see when I am needed to meet with students individually (for conferencing) and it is a fun, motivational, and visual way for students to show where they are during our Writer's Workshop time.
Head for Cover
Submitted by: Cindy
July 1st, 2010
Categories: 4th Grade | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes
Description: Each student is given a package of Post-it® Notes to be kept in their pencil box. A word writing prompt is given everyday. Example - write three words that describe an orange. Each student is given something different to write down. Set up a writing center in separate area of the classroom. A large cardboard box or book case works well to make a section that can be covered. After students have written their words they cover the writing center with their Post-it notes, covering it like wallpaper. Students then go to the "Head for Cover" writing center and select 3 to 5 words to be used in a writing assignment. Keep pillows, journals or clipboards and more Post it notes to make this a fun area to think, imagine and write. This is a great way to give them choices and help them along with their writing.
