I recently blogged about a number sequence/counting worksheet I made around the idea “before, between, after.” I thought it would work well for the alphabet as well. This will be a bit more challenging for kids, especially the section on what comes before a letter. However, I think this is still a valuable ABC exercise. Enjoy!
Click here for the free printable PDF: Before Between After – Letters
Here are some more freebies I designed for We Are Teachers. I made one with simpler writing for younger grades and one with “cooler” writing for older kids:
To go to the free printable freebies, please visit my post on We Are Teachers.
Calling all geeks! It’s May 4th, so you’ve probably already bid your friends farewell by saying “May the fourth be with you!” I probably should celebrate (or at least acknowledge) May 4th at school. I know this next idea is a little late…hindsight is 20/20. I’ll have to do this next year. (Ta-da! Now I’m prepped a year ahead!)
I just saw this free coloring page over at Homeschool Encouragement and thought of a math connection!
Print one of these for each student. Then make up a key that might look something like this (choose your own colors if you want):
This way, you’re practicing shapes while you celebrate May the Fourth! If you’re looking to be more interactive, consider having your students create the image above with tangrams.
Here are some other Star Wars themed coloring pages for you to be creative with!
But no matter what you do, may the fourth be with you! 🙂
Check out the text features graphic organizer I made for We Are Teachers:
Click here to go to the post on We Are Teachers and download the free printable.
Looking to help kids figure out the difference between statements and questions? Check out this page:
Students should read the words, determine if it’s a statement or a question and then write in the correct ending punctuation. After that, they can create their own statement and question, along with drawing a silly picture. Enjoy!
Click here for the free printable PDF: Statements And Questions – Alligators on Scooters
I recently learned about a project launched by a Colorado teacher, Kyle Schwartz, called #WhatIWishMyTeacherKnew. The main ideas is that this third grade teacher didn’t feel like she knew them very well or how to support them. She asked her students to finish the sentence “I wish my teacher knew…”. The students’ responses were honest and highlight the struggles in their lives and the importance of truly connecting with our students. Here are some articles about the project:
How #IWishMyTeacherKnew can help teachers support students – Christian Science Monitor
Students Share What They Wish Their Teacher Knew – Huffington Post
Colorado Teacher Shares Heartbreaking Notes From Third Graders – ABC News
I think this is a great idea! It’s important to know what your students are struggling with so you can find ways/resources to help them. If you do this exercise with your class, and are comfortable sharing the results, join other teachers on Twitter by using the hashtag #whatiwishmyteacherknew. 
Use this printable to collect your answers if you’d like: I wish my teacher knew
Counting and number sequences can be tough for kids, but knowing numbers backwards and forwards is what allows them to do more complex number tasks. I saw this idea of “before, between and after” and thought it was valuable. So, here’s my take on that concept. This would be great for kindergarten or first grade, depending on your students.
Kids must write in the numbers so that the sequence is complete. Click here for the free printable PDF: Before Between After – Numbers
Check out the graphic organizer I posted over at We Are Teachers! It’s perfect for describing a series of events in a story, history or a science experiment.
Click here to go to the post!
Looking for more free language arts graphic organizers? Click here.
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