Growing Smart Readers: April 2018

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Take your kids out to collect bugs!

Hello!

Winter's been slow to arrive here in northern New England. So I hope this post finds you much warmer than I am right now. I awoke this morning to more snow on the ground. Ugh! I actually love snow...it's just that after five months, it's lost it's novelty.

Just to break the "ice" here, I have a freebie for you that you might enjoy when you have the chance to get your gang outdoors. My kids have always loved to check out the bugs and other critters outside--in the grass, by the brook, or near a pond... A mini field trip gives your gang some real fresh air, too.

This freebie will be a great start for your curious entomologists to discover and collect some insects or spiders. Whether 6 legged, or 8 legged, it's exciting to observe these creatures.

Grab a magnifying lens, a little box, a jar or a paper cup with a lid...you're good to go. (It would be even better if each child had a lens and a container.) Your kids could buddy up, too. The most important thing is to have fun exploring and observing...So, get this little freebie after you've caught your "catch"; then study, write and draw...and let your live critter go! Remember: Catch and release!

Here's the freebie...Just click on the link. It's easy to download. Just go to my store and here you go! Happy Spring! ~ Karen

Bugs and Critters...Be an Entomologist!

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Earth Day 2018, Green Up Day Freebie

FREE EARTH DAY CERTIFICATE

Hello!
Earth Day is almost upon us! Every year, it falls on April 22nd. But every day should be Earth Day-- do you agree? But at least we can really focus on doing what's right for the environment on the calendar's Earth Day! This is a certificate for recognizing students for being stewards of the earth!

We are all "care-takers" of the earth, and have ownership in keeping our environment clean and green! Think of some activities you can do with your kids to demonstrate that ownership. An afternoon of cleaning up a playground, or helping the custodian with recycling paper....the ideas are of course, endless! Reward them with a certificate or a special ceremony! Be sure to recognize your deserving students after completing a unit or helping in the community to green up, clean up, recycle, reuse, or reduce!

If you like the FREE EARTH DAY CERTIFICATE, you might like this: Earth Day We Are the World-A Literacy Mini Unit

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Thanks a lot for checking this out! Wishing you a Happy Earth Day every day! ~Karen

Saturday, April 14, 2018

ELA Summer Tutoring Materials

Hello!

Are you already thinking about your summer program? Do you need a bundle for your multi-level classes? This would help you get started, and it may be all you need. Many of the resources are geared to the summer theme. You'll find a variety of language activities, including a progress monitoring resource so your kids can track their reading fluency. This bundle has resources that can be differentiated according to your students' needs. Mix up the learning with some fun. Check it out by clicking on the link below. Thanks for stopping by!

Have a lovely day, no matter where you are! ~Karen

SUPER SUMMER LITERACY BUNDLE

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