Posts Tagged ‘Word Cart Organizer’
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.
Post an Identity
Submitted by: Jean
June 20th, 2010
Categories: 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | Classroom Management | ESL | Language Arts | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 40-50 minutes
Description: Each student is given 5 Post-it® Notes, each of a different color. On each colored post-it, students are asked to answer a different question about themselves. On the blue post-it, write your favorite thing to do in your spare time. On the pink post-it, write something that always makes you smile. On the yellow post-it, write something that annoys you. On the green post-it, write your greatest accomplishment. And on the orange post-it, write what you hope to be when you grow up. These questions can be changed depending on the needs of the group. The activity can be repeated at different times throughout the year with different questions. Once, students have had time to answer all of the questions, they are to stick them to the front of their shirt. In silence, students are then asked to mingle around the room and learn about their classmates. They are only able to read and respond with facial expressions; no talking. After 10 minutes, students are asked to return to their seats and discuss the activity. The discussion questions can include: Is there anyone you would like to ask a question based on their post-its? What is something new you learned about a classmate.? What is something you have in common with someone in the room? What is something you do not share in common with someone else? What surprised you the most? Is there anything that we all share in common? This is a great way to build relationships in the classroom. It also helps students to grow in their own self-awareness.
Morning Response
Submitted by: Cathie
June 15th, 2010
Categories: 2nd Grade | Classroom Management | History | Language Arts | Math | Reading & Writing | Science
Estimated Time: 0-10 minutes
Description: My students start their day with a prompt on a large chart paper. They then write their response and name on the Post-it® and place it on the chart. Sometimes the chart requires them to place the Post-it as part of a bar graph, or they may be used for students to share out what they have learned about a various topic in social studies or science. We sort them in various ways, use the responses to do math problems including addition, subtraction, mode, range, etc. This activity has been great to get my second graders writing, without having to worry about spelling. It also allows them to share something about themselves each day. They are always anxious to hear everyone's response when we go over them later in the day. This activity also is nice because it gives them something to do as soon as they walk in. I can then submit attendance and lunch count to the office while they busily get their post-it ready.
Word Wall Word Review
Submitted by: Amy
June 3rd, 2010
Categories: Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 0-10 minutes
Description: Each morning I place Post-It® Notes with our word wall words written on them around the classroom. As the children enter the classroom they unpack their belongings and have to find a Post-It® Note and bring it to me. They need to read the word (higher level children will also be asked to spell the word) and use it in a sentence. My only rule is that the children have to find a new word each day. I change the words out each week so there is a variety. The kids love this "game" and they have become masters at their word wall words. This can also be done with addition and subtraction problems....the possibilities are endless! You can also use the different shapes of Post It® Notes for seasonal words!
American Bison Activity
Submitted by: wynona
June 2nd, 2010
Categories: 4th Grade | History | Language Arts | Reading & Writing | Science
Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
Description: Students were each given a Post-it® Note to write what they knew about the American Bison. They posted their ideas on the chalkboard. I then read about the bison as they wrote notes about the animal. After the reading, we went back to the board and moved the Post-it® Notes to a graphic organizer to show facts that were true or not true. We were also able to discuss which facts were about habitat, species (mammals), diet, how the animal benefited the Native Americans, etc. I found this activity can be adapted to almost any type of social studies or science lesson as an introduction and closure to the lesson.
