Get your copy of "Leprechaun Language" by clicking the link. The activity includes: Sorting common nouns, proper nouns and pronouns, underline correct pronouns, wrtie the contraction, ask three questions about a picture, prefix and suffix activity, fact or opinion, sort words into nouns, verbs and adjectives, Shamrock graphic organzer. All the tasks are themed around Leprechauns and St. Patrick's Day. I hope your students enjoy this activity.
Clipart courtesy of: mycutegraphics.com
Leprechaun Language
Have fun learning,
Beverly
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Alphaboxes :Valentine's Day Theme
Hi Again,
Alphaboxes, created by Lynda Hoyt, is a wonderful nifty idea that may be utilized in various ways. Alphaboxes is commonly used as a strategy to activate prior knowledge, build vocabulary, and build comprehension. Many educators use this tool as a formative assessment.
How I Use Alphaboxes:
I use alphaboxes to introduce a topic or category during my sessions. I create a table with 4 columns boxes across and 6 rows of boxes, Each box is labeled with a letter of the alphabet, from a-z. I created a space at the top of the page to include a topic. The students generate or brainstorm words beginning with the letter in the box and are associated with the topic. For example, if the TOPIC is TRANSPORTATION, and the first box is the letter "A" the students have to think of transportaion items beginning with the letter in the box- AIRPLANE. Click the link to view an example of one. I had my students look for pictures and paste it into the box- so it can be used in various manners and modified.
ALPHABOXES TRANSPORTATION EXAMPLE
Alphaboxes and Valentine's Day
Valentine's day is one of my favorite holidays so I created Alphaboxes with this theme in mind. Today I'll offer you this activity as a freebie! Just click on the link... :)
ALPHABOXES VALENTINE'S DAY THEME
I wish you all happiness and LOVE, today and always.
Beverly
Alphaboxes, created by Lynda Hoyt, is a wonderful nifty idea that may be utilized in various ways. Alphaboxes is commonly used as a strategy to activate prior knowledge, build vocabulary, and build comprehension. Many educators use this tool as a formative assessment.
How I Use Alphaboxes:
I use alphaboxes to introduce a topic or category during my sessions. I create a table with 4 columns boxes across and 6 rows of boxes, Each box is labeled with a letter of the alphabet, from a-z. I created a space at the top of the page to include a topic. The students generate or brainstorm words beginning with the letter in the box and are associated with the topic. For example, if the TOPIC is TRANSPORTATION, and the first box is the letter "A" the students have to think of transportaion items beginning with the letter in the box- AIRPLANE. Click the link to view an example of one. I had my students look for pictures and paste it into the box- so it can be used in various manners and modified.
ALPHABOXES TRANSPORTATION EXAMPLE
Alphaboxes and Valentine's Day
Valentine's day is one of my favorite holidays so I created Alphaboxes with this theme in mind. Today I'll offer you this activity as a freebie! Just click on the link... :)
ALPHABOXES VALENTINE'S DAY THEME
I wish you all happiness and LOVE, today and always.
Beverly
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Getting to Know You (Conversation Skills)
If you ever had a young student with a language delay, I'm sure you have observed that it can be difficult for that child to find the words that are necessary to initiate friendships or to begin a simple conversation.
When I teach these students I begin by setting up a very simple story that explains how to start a conversation. The story is 3-4 sentences and describes the steps that he/she can use to get a peer's attention. Skills such as asking questions, choosing different topics and turn-taking are scripted and broken down into steps. I have observed that use a guide or script or breaking down each task helps the student to internalize the skill. With consistent repetition and using different scenarios and situations, the student can make valuable gains.
Below I have provided a link to one of the activities I use with my students that lack basic conversational skills.
Getting to Know You
Enjoy!
Beverly
When I teach these students I begin by setting up a very simple story that explains how to start a conversation. The story is 3-4 sentences and describes the steps that he/she can use to get a peer's attention. Skills such as asking questions, choosing different topics and turn-taking are scripted and broken down into steps. I have observed that use a guide or script or breaking down each task helps the student to internalize the skill. With consistent repetition and using different scenarios and situations, the student can make valuable gains.
Below I have provided a link to one of the activities I use with my students that lack basic conversational skills.
Getting to Know You
Enjoy!
Beverly
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
How to Make a Memory Game in PowerPoint
Hi,
Wow, it's the first day of 2014! It's time for new beginnings. Is one of your goals, this year, to learn how to use technology in your class or therapy sessions? Well, if it is and playing memory games with your kiddos is an activity you use, then this is the post for you.
I know my kiddos love memory games. Memory can be played with all sorts of topics and subjects! Language, Math, Science...I think you understand-no need to keep listing topics. :) Memory games are fun and beneficial for children and adults.
Memory games:
1) improve brain power (at any age)
2) improve positive social interactions (with adults or other children)
3) improve problem solving, comprehension and reasoning skills
4) and of course, improves memory
Since memory games can be tailored to any age group, you can make variations of the game by using a low-tech models (cards) or high-tech models (computer programs, apps).
Today, I will be focusing on a 'high-tech' model. I'm sharing 2 video- tutorials that will teach you how to make a memory game using technology-PowerPoint. There is a third video-which you can search for on youtube. It's all there for you to view at any time. Enjoy making an interactive computer based memory game! Have fun!
Wow, it's the first day of 2014! It's time for new beginnings. Is one of your goals, this year, to learn how to use technology in your class or therapy sessions? Well, if it is and playing memory games with your kiddos is an activity you use, then this is the post for you.
I know my kiddos love memory games. Memory can be played with all sorts of topics and subjects! Language, Math, Science...I think you understand-no need to keep listing topics. :) Memory games are fun and beneficial for children and adults.
Memory games:
1) improve brain power (at any age)
2) improve positive social interactions (with adults or other children)
3) improve problem solving, comprehension and reasoning skills
4) and of course, improves memory
Since memory games can be tailored to any age group, you can make variations of the game by using a low-tech models (cards) or high-tech models (computer programs, apps).
Today, I will be focusing on a 'high-tech' model. I'm sharing 2 video- tutorials that will teach you how to make a memory game using technology-PowerPoint. There is a third video-which you can search for on youtube. It's all there for you to view at any time. Enjoy making an interactive computer based memory game! Have fun!
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Exit Ticket
Exit Ticket
An 'Exit Ticket' is a strategy that helps students to summarize and reflect upon information learned during a lesson.
An 'Exit Ticket' helps students to:
* review key ideas
* summarize their thinking in a few words or sentences
An 'Exit Ticket' helps educators to:
* evaluate the effectiveness of a teaching process
* create an informal tool to measure a student's understanding of a lesson or a concept
There are several templates and types of exit tickets that are offered in the internet that you may download. Also, there is a wonderful website that helps you to create exit tickets digitally. Educators can register for free, plus there are videos that guide you through the process of creating exit tickets.
This is the website, The Exit Ticket Student Response System:
www.exitticket.org
Below I have offered an 'exit ticket' I created. It is mostly visual, due to the needs of some of my students. Click on the link.
I hope this is useful!
Beverly
Friday, December 27, 2013
Creating your own ClipArt and Icons with Microsoft PowerPoint
Hi,
Are you ready to set some attainable goals for yourself in 2014? I sure am. One of my professional goals is to learn how to create my own clip art. I've been searching for software that I can learn how to use. I've found a few options, but it is quite of an investment for me at this time. During my 'searches' I viewed a youtube video on creating clip art and icons with Microsoft PowerPoint. Personally, this is a wonderful option for me, as PowerPoint is accessible, affordable ( it's part of my computer programs anyway ) and best of all I know how to use it! I am sharing the video with you! I can't wait to try it! :) Enjoy!
I hope some of you find this useful and that you will be able to reach your personal and professional goals in 2014!
Happy New Year,
Beverly
Are you ready to set some attainable goals for yourself in 2014? I sure am. One of my professional goals is to learn how to create my own clip art. I've been searching for software that I can learn how to use. I've found a few options, but it is quite of an investment for me at this time. During my 'searches' I viewed a youtube video on creating clip art and icons with Microsoft PowerPoint. Personally, this is a wonderful option for me, as PowerPoint is accessible, affordable ( it's part of my computer programs anyway ) and best of all I know how to use it! I am sharing the video with you! I can't wait to try it! :) Enjoy!
Happy New Year,
Beverly
Thursday, December 19, 2013
A Gift from Me to You!
Hello All,
I'd just like to take this time to thank you all for your support by reading my little blog. I love sharing and giving to others, especially during this season. I hope you all have been able to use some of the activities and freebies. To show my appreciation, I am sharing another activity with you. This one is a bit more substantial as it has many more pages than what I usually post. I hope you can use it and if you can't and know someone who would benefit from this freebie, please refer the person to my blog.
Click the link for the freebie. Merry Christmas (because this is one way that I acknowledge my savior Jesus Christ), Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukah, and Happy Kwanza. Whichever way you celebrate this season, I wish you ALL; happiness and much love. We all need LOVE!
A Gift for You!
Enjoy!
Beverly
I'd just like to take this time to thank you all for your support by reading my little blog. I love sharing and giving to others, especially during this season. I hope you all have been able to use some of the activities and freebies. To show my appreciation, I am sharing another activity with you. This one is a bit more substantial as it has many more pages than what I usually post. I hope you can use it and if you can't and know someone who would benefit from this freebie, please refer the person to my blog.
Click the link for the freebie. Merry Christmas (because this is one way that I acknowledge my savior Jesus Christ), Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukah, and Happy Kwanza. Whichever way you celebrate this season, I wish you ALL; happiness and much love. We all need LOVE!
A Gift for You!
Enjoy!
Beverly
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