School has obviously looked very different for so many of us this Fall. I have been trying to adapt, adjust and maintain some normalcy. Thinking about how I am going to use resources and materials has been more time consuming than usual, but I have found ways to make lessons enjoyable.
I have created some Boom Cards to offer light fun for students. These activities are quick and the task is familiar. I am trying my best to keep our favorite things safe and efficient.
Boom Cards have been a blessing. I love making them and the kids love playing the decks. These activities support multiple skills.
- Reading
- Comprehension
- Language
- Choice making
- Humor
This bundle is everything I have made Thanksgiving related. My hope is to put one or two more decks together. I have a couple of ideas on the back burner. The time has been the challenge. I’m sure if you are currently teaching, you can totally relate to the multiple to do lists!
This book is an oldie but goodie. I love any books that get kids thinking about how they can be a helper. I added these cards from a sequencing resource for support. We explored the language and message of the story.
We used the pictures for listening or speechreading and then generated sentences to support phonics, handwriting, vocabulary and language.
These are some of our favorite Thanksgiving stories. Each is very different and depending on the student I am with is used differently.
- Listening
- Comprehension
- Retelling
- Vocabulary
- Text to Self Connection
- Predicting
This is the resource that I use to support the stories or use independently. I created different mats and pictures to support IEP goals in a fun and festive way. They are in my TPT store.
I laminate these for durability, but this year it has been a time saver. I wipe everything after a student uses it. I don’t have to have multiple copies. The stories are only touched by me, so they stay safe. I have used these mats with mini erasers in the past. Not this year, sadly. I might use candy corn or skittles. I’m sure those will be way more enjoyable!
I made this resource last year, gave it to students and blogged about it. I am so thankful I have this resource. Things have been so difficult and foriegn this year, so being able to print and laminate these add an extra level of care to my relationship with my students. They all know how much I love to read, believe in them as readers and want them to read for enjoyment. I love giving them a fresh bookmark with an uplifting phrase.
These are in my store as well. I also have different holidays and some basic sets. Add a ribbon or not, your students will love these!
This little beauty just arrived at my door! I have 3 more titles coming. I just can’t help myself when it comes to books. This will be a new read for me and hopefully my students. I will put another post up with the activities and other books once I use them. Stay tuned.
I am counting my blessings and am feeling very grateful that I have been able to be in person with my students. Hearing their laughs, listening to their awesome questions and feeling that special something that happens when you turn the page and they are totally absorbed into the story had been very gratifying. Everyday I get…I will happily take.
The Listening Ladybug 