by deanna
on January 26, 2012
in Art, Art Projects, Books, Center Ideas, First Grade, Grade Level, Kindergarten, Lesson Themes, Music, Pre-K, Science, Second Grade, Special Education, Subject, Technology
Why do frogs make so many mistakes? Because they jump to the wrong conclusions! Looking for a fun animal to study when the weather warms up? Why not consider frogs?
Books About Frogs
Sharing informational text and images is one of the most effective ways to teach kids about frogs. Check out our choices for frog books that offer a variety of genres.
Frog Games
Our frog games are not only fun, but they offer opportunities to teach your students about frogs and assess their knowledge of them.
Life Cycle of a Frog
A study of frogs would not be complete without learning how they transform from an egg to an adult frog. Here are some life cycle activities to help your students learn the process.
Frog Crafts
Incorporating fun art projects into your studies is a great way to extend concepts taught. Check out these creative frog crafts.
Frog Songs
Get your kids hoppin’ with these cute, yet educational songs about frogs.
Frog Snacks
A fun and creative way to incorporate frogs into your curriculum is to consider eating them! Here are some ideas for some tasty frog snacks.
by deanna
on August 25, 2011
in Art, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Kindergarten, Math, Music, Physical Education, Pre-K, Reading, Reading Tools, Science, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Social Studies, Special Education, Teaching Tools, Technology, Third Grade, Worksheets, Writing, Writing tools
Graphic organizers are useful tools for students at any grade level and with multiple abilities. They come in a variety of styles and are often given specific names according to the information they present (e.g. Story Map, Concept Wheel). A graphic organizer is a way to organize information pictorially. Graphic organizers aid students in arranging their ideas visually as they gather data and/or through the planning process of a task.
Here is an on-going list of graphic organizers to use with your students:
Concept Wheel
Fact and Opinion
5 W’s Chart
KWL Chart
Story Map
Story Web
Venn Diagram
by deanna
on August 25, 2011
in Art, Blog, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Grade Level, Kindergarten, Math, Music, Reading, Reading Tools, Science, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Social Studies, Special Education, Subject, Teaching Tools, Third Grade, Worksheets, Writing, Writing tools
A Venn Diagram is a useful graphic organizational tool that compares and contrasts the characteristics of two things (people, places, ideas, etc.). Younger students and those needing visual representation benefit by using Venn diagrams. Venn diagrams consist of two curves–each one featuring specific attributes. The overlapping portion represents characteristics that are shared.
by deanna
on August 24, 2011
in Art, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Grade Level, Math, Music, Reading, Reading Tools, Science, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Social Studies, Special Education, Subject, Teaching Tools, Third Grade, Worksheets, Writing, Writing tools
The KWL Chart is also known as the “Know, Want to Know, and Learned” Chart. It is a type of graphic organizer that is typically used throughout a unit of study. By asking the questions featured in this chart, students are encouraged to think critically as their background knowledge about the topic is accessed and their new knowledge is applied. This type of graphic organizer can be used with multiple subjects.
KWL Chart Graphic Organizer Worksheet
by deanna
on August 24, 2011
in Art, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Grade Level, Kindergarten, Math, Music, Reading, Reading Tools, Science, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Social Studies, Special Education, Subject, Teaching Tools, Technology, Third Grade, Worksheets, Writing, Writing tools
A Concept Wheel is commonly use to ask questions about a topic–who, what, why, when, where and how. This graphic organizer offers space for the topic and 6 questions. It can be used with multiple genres and subjects.
Concept Wheel Graphic Organizer Worksheet
