Baseline Learning

Each square is 1 centimetre just like the purchased plastic Base Ten Block Sets. The Magentic Base Ten blocks are made out of laminated printed labels stuck to magnet. This is purchased by the foot from a sign shop or in packages from Avery. Instructions included. Colour can be easily changed using Word options.

52 cards measuring 2.5" x 1.75". When laminated and cut will fit into a hockey card box for easy storage. Cut with a rotary cutter on self-healing board for a professional look. Use in Word Work during Daily 5, as Flash cards or a matching game.

This is an 8-page mini booklet that will make daddy cry. Each page (4.25" x 5.5") has a personal message for dad. Print the pages back to back then cut page in half (book style). Place one set of pages onto the other. Fold then staple twice with a long arm stapler. We brainstorm for each page then I set a timer for writing a sentence in their own book. When time is up, we are ready to start next page. When writing is done, pictures are added that match what they wrote about. A real keepsake.

The full set of 45 different contractions (90) includes the smaller primary set). Cards are 1.75" x 2.5" and will fit perfectly into a clear hockey card box. Cut with a rotary cutter and a self-healing board for professional looking cards. Use as flash cards, in a Word Work during Daily Five or as a matching game.

144 Homophones mini-cards. The stack of laminated cards will fit inside of a hockey card box for easy storage. Each card is half the size of a hockey card. Use as a matching game or a fish game. Reduce the number of cards for primary students. Use at a Literacy Centre or at Daily 5 Word Work. 'Triples' ate included for higher level students. Laminate and cut on the lines.

Students require a basic understanding of 'doubles ( 4+4, 9+9 ...) and squares (4x4, 9x9 ...) of numbers' when learning their multiplication tables. When they can identify a 'close fact' then they can use the fact they know to figure out a fact they can't remember! Directions: Print out the .pdf on cardstock, on both sides of page. Laminate, then cut on lines. Each page will make 4 bookmarks/ practice strips. Ensure top and bottom horizontal strips are cut and removed prior to cutting the indi

A web brainstorm where ideas can be organised prior to writing a paragraph. When children have difficulties writing, this is the step often forgotten. Fill in the spaces and facts to support, then write from the middle out. One sentence for each fact. Three sentences in a paragraph. Easily taught that can work with a student until they graduate! Just keep dividing the subtopics by 3 more!