How to Play I Have/Who Has Classroom Game

This is an easy-to-play game, a great way to practice essential language concepts with the whole class. As students match up the answers on their cards with questions on other students' cards, they get valuable practice with vocabulary and listening skills. Hand out a card to each student. Some students may need to have 2 or more depending upon how many children are in your classroom. It is important to use all the cards in a set. Choose a student to go first, and have her read her : “I have __” sentence aloud. This student will then read the question at the bottom of their card – 'Who has ___?'  Then the student with the card that answers the question responds. Every card in the set is connected to a card before it and a card after it. To keep the game moving at a quick pace, all students need to pay attention to every question that's asked. Play continues in this fashion until all of the cards have been played. The game will end with the same student

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Numbers 1-10 Freebies

Since we are learning to write numbers to 10, I will share with you my number poster. My students have it in their notebooks. And my number cut and paste worksheet, for practicing the numbers.

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Free Halloween Color by Number

Here is something new and free for Halloween.

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Halloween Color Clip Cards

Learning about colors is an important part of a child's development. Color clip cards reinforces color recognition  as well as fine motor skills. Learn more about the importance of  Teaching Colors to Children With these Halloween clip cards, students can practice the colors in an interactive and fun way. You can use these clip cards during your lessons, for fast finishers corner, in literacy centers or put them in your busy bag. To make the clip cards you simply need to: - print - cut around the edge - laminate , but it can be printed on a photo paper too. It is an easy to follow activity. All you need is a few clothespin... ...and your kiddos are ready to pick the answers. I made one set of clip cards, with a picture at the middle. The children have to recognize and choose the word. The other set is, where the word is given at the middle of the clip card, and the pupils have to choose the correct picture. Get your Halloween c

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FREE Bottle Cap Alphabet

From the time I was a kid, I am a crafty person. When I am not teaching I love being creative. I try to make something new, that's useful out of something old and unwanted . And of course, I love being able to repurpose things that wo uld oth erwise end up in the trash. Here is something new I made up the other da y.    I use these bottle cap alphabet tokens for recognizing letters, making words and developing other literacy skills. Since I am always glad to be of service, I am sharing my letter printables with you. To make bottle cap alphabet you will need: 26 or more bottle caps, Scissors Mod Podge (here is a tutorial how to make Mod Podge ) paint brush and letter printables - check out my free letter sets below Alphabet lower case Alphabet upper case I hope you feel inspired to make some of these bottle cap alphabet tokens. In case you need a worksheet to help your kiddos mastering vowels and consonants recognition, grab my fr

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Indefinite Articles a/an

I desperately needed some fun, hands-on and engaging resources to practice indefinite articles with my pupils. I tried to think of printables and hands on activities that I like the most. I wanted to help children to practice the articles in a different and entertaining way. I think I hit the spot with Indefinite Articles A&An Packet. Clip cards -   Studies show that students learn best when learning is active, when they are engaged in hands-on classroom games and activities, and involved in what they are learning.   The children use a clothespin to pick the picture that begins with a vowel. Then they flip the card over to see if they have chosen the correct answers. These self correcting cards are highly engaging and motivating! To make the cards you simply: - cut around the edge, - fold in half - and glue. You can laminate them if you like. Flip books - Students have lots of fun reading their flip books over and over again. For this act

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Back to School - First Day Activity

On the first week of the new school year, I like to play games where I really get to know a lot about my students and they learn a bit about me, too. There are many great first day activities, but  I chose an easy dice game this year. I stumbled upon this idea over at Pinterest. I found plenty of similar ideas, but I created a poster to meet my students' need.  I am sharing with you my poster that you can download for free . Just print and play! The rule of this game is very simple.  Children will roll the dice and then share something about themselves, depending on the number they rolled.

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Back to School - Flash Card and Word Card Games

Flash card and word card games never seem to get old. It is because they are versatile, easy to use, long standing and children love them. These simple resources can assist you to teach and review anything in the classroom and at home as well. In this article I would like to share with you my favorite games and one or two useful advice. WHY USE FLASH CARDS? Reviewing  is extremely important for learning, but teachers often forget or simply don't have enough time for this essential moment in teaching. You don't need much time for the flash card and the word card games. Five minutes are more than enough for a quick but enjoyable review. To get your children excited about review, use the power of emotions. Don't hesitate to show them that you are on the edge of your seat, on tenterhooks because you are waiting to see the results of the game. If the games are delightful the children will seek for more. Flash card games are a powerful tool for teaching. I love

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Clip Cards - Precious Teaching Resourse

 I am working as a primary English teacher. In the position that I was in this school year, without books, without resources for work, I was searching for some low cost ideas, that will work in my classroom. I made a tons of worksheets for my students. We made Fast Finishers Corner with these worksheets. It worked well, children loved it. I had worksheet after worksheet to check and I was so happy that my children are working with so much effort.  I've been using a couple of old boxes for worksheet storage. They fit perfectly on our shelves and were the perfect size for holding our papers. However, they were far from pretty. It looks like this, not so pretty now. Meanwhile I didn't stop searching for better ideas...and I was thrilled beyond words when I found clip cards and task cards. Clip cards save paper. Instead of copying piles of worksheets, you need only copy , cut, and laminate the clip cards once and you can use them for years. I made my cards self-

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Clip Cards - Colors

The addition clip cards were a huge success, especially with my kiddos, at home.   That was the first time they had to use clothespins in a game. Then I saw the idea of  self checking clip cards. It is far better... It is far better...This makes it easy for kids to work independently. Independent activities are boosting the children self-esteem and self-confidence. Building self-confidence is important for a child to grow up feeling happy and secure. To make the cards you simply cut around the edge, fold in half and glue it together. I like to laminate them , but it can be printed on a photo paper too.   It is an easy to follow activity. All you need is a few clothespins. Pick the answers. Flip the card over to check is it correct. Learning about colors is an important part of a child's development. Color clip cards reinforces color recognition  as well as fine motor skills. Perfect for k

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