I love this for Word Work during the Daily 5. My main concern was the actual time spent spelling words rather than digging through the container. I was alos concerned about letting them cut out thier own letters. I don't know about you, but my magazine choices don't always have the most child friendly articles. (Love those gossip mags!)
So... I did the cutting! I cut out letters from all those People, Ok! and In Style magazines. Then I realized that the kids in my room next year were a bit on the lower side, and a bit attention impaired. I decided to go ahead and purchase one of those hardware/tackle boxes from Wal-Mart for $3.96. I labeled each spot. (I am seriously CDO -- alphabetical order for my OCD.)
I sorted those little buggers and cameto find out that my magazines rarely use Js, Qs, and Fs in the headings. So I am on the look out for a few more. I broke out the Modge Podge and added the title of this Daily 5 choice on he top of the container.
I am debating on letting the kids actually glue the words onto a paper for accountability. Seriously, my upcoming class needs guidance. I might recruit some of my stay at home moms to cut letters out for me. I could ask my Spanish speaking moms that want to help, but don't know how. I already have one I plan to enlist as my room mom!! (I need to practice/learn more Spanish!)
What are you doing today?
Kim
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Super love the organization of it!!! I may have to be borrowing this one:) Thanks for linking up:)) (Oh yea, the link you connected to on my blog is actually your award link and not your craft one) Hope you can come back next week with some more craftiness:))
4th Grade Frolics
I like this idea, my problem is keeping them in order. I had a very messy group last year who didn't do well at putting centers back in order. I too need to learn more Spanish.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteEmily
I Love My Classroom
www.ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com
Great idea! I often want kids to do word work...with magazine letters, but they don't want to take the time to find and cut out all the letters. What a great solution to my problem. Thanks for sharing!
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Lifelong Learning
Hi Ms Lander
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'm using it, thanks!!! I'm a new follower and can't wait to see what you have for this week!
ann
The Caffeinated Classroom
I love this idea! Whenever I had my students find and cut out letters in magazines it took them forever, and some still haven't finished! ;) I'm definitely using your idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMary
Teaching Special Kids
I just found your blog and love it! I'm giving you the One Lovely Blog Award! Come by and check it out! =)
ReplyDeleteSandy
Second Grade Spots and Dots
http://sandybeach1267.blogspot.com/
I love your idea for using magazines for letters. I will definitely be working on cutting out letters next week. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteAlyce
Mrs. Bartel’s School Family