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Word Family Board

I created this "Word Family Board" for students to use as a center to reinforce and strengthen skills.  Each week I add a new word family for students to explore.  Students work independently or in small groups.  The board includes:

• a word family poem
• word family chart
• word slides
• pocket for a word family puzzle
• worksheets (cut and paste) 
• Material comes from http://www.carlscorner.us.com/WordWay.htm.  

I added labels, made pockets and used sheet protectors for easy transition.   The board was purchased at Dollar Tree.   Perfect if you have limited space in your class. 

Very inexpensive, quick and easy to make, and it is an effective center.

Building a Sentence in the Block Center

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Use masking tape to write words (and punctuation marks).  Then stick the tape on the blocks (include all parts of speech). Students will have fun creating complete sentences, applying punctuation and using literacy skills while building and playing with blocks. Modify with letters or sight words.

Sorting Leaves

Red, Yellow, Green, Orange...

We went on a leaf hunt.  Students collected colorful leaves from around our school.  We brought them back to class and sorted the leaves by color on chart paper.

Pumpkins "In" Literacy Centers

Stay Positive and Pace Yourself: A Survival Guide for First-Year Teachers

Stay Positive and Pace Yourself: A Survival Guide for First-Year Teachers

8 Ways to Make Students Feel Welcome on First Day of School

Mrs. Moorehead with Author Audrey Penn

Books to Read on the First Day!

  

•  The Kissing Hand   by Audrey Penn
• Wemberly Worried   by Kevin Henkes
• The Teacher From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
• Chrysanthemum   by Kevin Henkes
• The Big Day at School  by Eleanor Fremont
• The Night Before Kindergarten   by Natasha Wing
• Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come   by Nancy Carlson
• Kindergarten Rocks!   by Katie Davis
• Welcome to Kindergarten   by Ann Rockwell
• Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten   by Joseph Slate
• Countdown to Kindergarten   by Alison McGhee
• Annbelle Swift Kindergartener   by Amy Schwarts
• Who Will Go To Kindergarten Today?  by Karl Ruhmann



Space Saver

Mrs. Moorehead's Learning Zone: Organization: Making Space :  I have had large classrooms, not so large and more recently, a very small classroom.   I found it quite challenging trying t...

Quick and Easy Summer Craft

Mrs. Moorehead's Learning Zone: Quick and Easy Summer Craft: Here is an easy craft that does not require much material.  Use a paper towel roll, not a toilet roll (for health reasons).  One roll ca...

Quick and Easy Craft

Here is an easy craft that does not require much material.  Use a paper towel roll, not a toilet roll (for health reasons).  One roll can make 4-5 bracelets.  Just paint, let dry and add any decorations your heart desires.  Be sure to cut a slit for easy access.

Phonological Awareness

"There's A Wocket in My Pocket" Rhyming Board.  I made this rhyming board to go along with Dr. Seuss' book and to focus on rhyming words.  It's great to use in centers.

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Part 2 - High-Quality Kindergarten Today - The Classroom Environment