More on Writer's Workshop

Students have now been introduced to all 3 forms of writing-opinion, narrative, and informational.

We worked on narrative and informational writing this week.

After listening to a read aloud about dad we brainstormed activities we liked to do with our dads.  

I modeled my work and then they wrote.  I also introduced our Writer's Checklist (which is a FREEBIE at my TpT Store Writer's Editing Checklist).  They are now accountable for checking over their work before conferencing with me.

When we begin our spider unit I always start with the opinion piece, "Are you afraid of spiders?"  Of course I wrote I'm not because they're tiny but if I came across a BIG one I just might change my opinion.

They had great opinions.  For those not afraid of spiders they said spiders are tiny and small.  Kids who were afraid of them said they were big, they can bite, you might run into their webs, and the webs are gross.

We've worked so hard in writing and I'm so PROUD of their growth!

A Nature Hike

It's great having a bike path right behind our school because we're able to go on nature hikes!  Last week we went on a scavenger hunt, looking for fall items.  You can find the FREEBIE here (Scavenger Hunt Checklist).

Using these items, students made a squirrel home which is called a grey.  We also did a directed drawing on how to make Scaredy Squirrel.

Scaredy Squirrel Connections

We've been learning readers make connections.  They make connections to the characters, to other books, and the world around them.

I absolutely LOVE Scaredy Squirrel and we have spent the week reading every book by Melanie Watt.

We brainstormed a list of what we're afraid of and students completed this worksheet that's FREE (Scaredy Squirrel Connections).  Students had to come with objects to help them face their fears.

Yup, just noticed I spelled piranhas wrong!

New Short Vowel Books and a FREEBIE

I haven't had much time to create new products this summer but do have new short vowel books and a FREEBIE!

My Short Vowel Books

First Grade Portraits

Leprechaun FREEBIES

I just uploaded some Leprechaun FREEBIES at my TpT Store (Leprechaun Freebies).  Enjoy!!

More Winter Freebies

Spring's almost here right?!  I created a few more freebies (since we had another snow day) for you to use at your writing center.  Check them out here if interested (Winter FREEBIES)!

Telling Time with Punxsutawney Phil FREEBIE

I just uploaded a Telling Time with Punxsutawney Phil FREEBIE at my TpT Store.  Check it out if you're looking to add some clock work to your math center (Telling Time)!!

Winter Hat Addition FREEBIE on TpT

I just uploaded a FREEBIE at my TpT Store (Winter Hat Addition).  Enjoy!!

Holiday FREEBIES on TpT

I just uploaded some Holiday FREEBIES for you to enjoy!!  You can check them out here (Holiday FREEBIES).

Halloween Word Work and Bat Writing FREEBIES

I just uploaded two word work activities and some bat writing to my TpT Store!!  Check them out if interested (Halloween FREEBIES and Bat Writing).