So much fun! I really enjoyed drawing these doodle notes to make learning about food chains and food webs fun.
Students color, highlight, and write information. The illustrated notes and resources are designed to make learning interesting.
Math, Literacy, Social Studies, and Science Ideas
So much fun! I really enjoyed drawing these doodle notes to make learning about food chains and food webs fun.
A love of math and deep understanding are at the heart of inquiry-based instruction. Inquiry-based instruction is a type of instruction where students investigate and draw conclusions about information.
Have you ever thought about making learning sheets with students. I created the pretend garden shown above with construction paper and white cardstock. Using makers, I colored each vegetable.
How Can You Use This With Students?
Slits were cut along the curved lines. The root vegetables were tucked into each slit to pull out.
This post is dedicated to showing 10 fun ideas that you can use to teach reading and math. View my YouTube video to see the ideas. Click Here
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Picture this: a story so wild and exaggerated that it could make you believe a man could lasso a tornado or ride a giant catfish down the Mississippi River.
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What Are Tall Tales?
That’s the magic of tall tales! Tall tales are a special kind of storytelling where the heroes are larger than life, performing impossible feats with a wink and a grin. These stories are full of hyperbole, where everything is bigger, faster, and wilder than reality.
What makes a story a tall tale is the blend of humor, exaggeration, and a touch of the impossible. The characters in tall tales are usually based on real people or situations, but their adventures are stretched far beyond the truth—like a fishing story where the fish just keeps getting bigger!
Why Should You Teach Tall Tales?
Teaching tall tales to children is a fantastic way to spark their imaginations and introduce them to the fun of storytelling. These stories encourage kids to think creatively, understand the difference between fact and fiction, and appreciate the humor in life's exaggerations. Plus, tall tales are a fun way to learn about history and culture, as they often reflect the values and challenges of the time they were created. So, let’s dive into the world of tall tales, where anything is possible and the sky’s the limit!
In just a few weeks, many schools will begin state testing. If you are looking for released state test samples, try this freebie. Try a free week of daily reading practice. The full year version is available for many grade levels as well as the half year version. Try out these free samples. Whether you are preparing for the IAR, STAAR, NYSED, CAASP, FLFAST or other state tests, this resource is great practice.
Free Grade 3 Reading Daily Practice