Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
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How kids really act, think and learn in today's classrooms. I am Corey Green, a National Board Certified Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. I have taught grades 3-8 and I have worked with students in grades K-12.
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
Teachers, here is a FREE equinox worksheet written by a National Board Certified Teacher. I hope you and your students enjoy it!
The spring equinox presents a wonderful opportunity for a mini-lesson incorporating science, social studies, and (thanks to my worksheet) reading comprehension. A basic lesson on the equinox helps students understand why we have seasons, and how the equinox marks the beginning of spring and fall. If you have time, teach students about cultural traditions surrounding the equinox. (St. Patrick’s Day and Easter immediately come to mind—read this artic ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
by Tomie dePaola
Available at Amazon.com
With Tomie dePaola’s signature illustration and simple writing style, this book tells the story of Saint Patrick, from his roots as a Roman slave to the height of his powers. At the end of the book, Tomie shows myths and legends about Saint Patrick. My favorite is driving the snakes from Ireland—but I also love the picture of him cruising across the water on a rock.
Activities and tie-ins:
Color Celtic Designs: Your children will enjoy the Celtic design elements in the illustrations. Click here to print ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by playing some FREE online games during your computer lab time. Here are some fun ones for elementary students:
St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Jigsaw Puzzle: Put the jigsaw puzzle pieces together to form a picture of an adorable St. Patrick’s Day puppy
Leprechaun Hunt: Find the leprechaun and he will give you his pot of gold. The Leprechaun hides in a different place in every new game.
St. Patrick’s Day Word Jumble: The letters in each word have been scrambled. Try to guess the word by clicking on the letters in the correct order.
St. Patrick’s Day Match Game: Ma ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you may want to show the “I Have a Dream” speech to your students. I have found that this speech is captivating for elementary school students, but it is absolutely necessary for you to teach them about the speech before they listen.
I’d like to share my teaching notes (pdf) on MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech with you and your students. I hope it helps you teach the historical context, allusions, and rhetorical techniques. If you copy my teaching notes for your students, I suggest you read the speech with them and explain th ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
Groundhog Day is a fun, low-stress holiday for the elementary classroom.
Teach your students about the history of Groundhog Day using my Groundhog Day Worksheet. You will find vocabulary definitions, think and respond questions, and a fun tongue twister about woodchucks. (Did you know a woodchuck and a groundhog are the same creature?)
Visit Groundhog.org, the official website of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, for pictures, articles, and resources for teachers. (I like the songs to the tune of “Winter Wonderland” and “Up on the Housetop.”)
“Punxsutawney” [puhngk-suh-taw-nee ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
by Andrea Davis PinkneyAR Reading Level 3.9; 0.5 points
Available at Amazon.com
Summary: Saraleen and Royce just want their daddy to come home for Christmas, but he can’t because he is working to build the NYC subway, and the foreman won’t let the crew leave. Mim (mom) sends in some of her famous jam, and the crew and foreman like it so much that they give the workers the day off after all.
Activities: I might help students use prior knowledge and experience by having them discuss favorite family recipes. Then, we’d read the book. This is a good Read-Aloud or independent read ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
Many kids ask their parents if they can give small holiday presents to their teachers. Here are some gift ideas that are always appreciated:
A card with a heartfelt message
Christmas tree ornaments—your child should sign first and last name and date them (Josie Jones, 2016) so teachers can reminisce when decorating every year.
Gift card for a local learning/teaching store
Gift card to a discount store like Wal-Mart or Target
Supplies for the class: sanitizer, pencils, white board cleaner, Kleenex, etc.
A personalized gift (I love my Miss Green apron!)
Flowers ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
Movies and movie clips help students picture historical events. Tora! Tora! Tora! is a classic film about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Made by a joint effort of American and Japanese filmmakers, the movie depicts the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Tora! Tora! Tora! is a good choice for teachers because it is a lot less violent than movies made in recent years. Nevertheless, it is best for middle school and high school. Certain clips may be appropriate for older elementary school students. Elementary school teachers may want to watch the movie ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
“…December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
If your class is like mine, you will find that students know next to nothing about this tragic and important event.
I have taught the following lessons to both third and fifth graders. Students are eager to learn about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and I never have any trouble keeping their attention.
First, I describe the event to students, and place it in the context of World War II.
Here is a good reading comprehensio ..read more
Class Antics – Inside Elementary Education
3y ago
Thanksgiving is the season for giving thanks…but your students have written thanks-themed pieces every year. Why not try something different? Challenge your students to write a paper on how to make Thanksgiving dinner. The results will be hilarious, and the piece will become a family favorite for years to come.
Plan for your students to spend at least an hour on this project. They’ll want to brainstorm (as a class), write, then decorate their paper. It’s really important that you have students do this project on a paper they decorate. One, it make ..read more