Classroom Zen

This is a group assignment about Canada's physical regions that I created using the familiar "Amazing Race Canada" gameshow. Choose only one region to review for smaller classes at a time; or choose all regions for a potential of 16 smaller groups of two for each. Each group/partner is responsible for one aspect of the overall "Game Show"1. Route Info- describes the physical region 2. Detour- two tasks/challenges based on the regions local traditions, landmarks and events 3. Pit Stop- important

Younger students always seem to read the same type of book. This past year I alternated between fiction and non fiction take home reading with my students each week. I printed the pages back to back and keep in a duotang that was checked each Monday.

This is a fun STEAM activity for students in Gr 3 and 4 as either a take home over March Break or to be completed before the March Break. Students learn at rube goldberg machine. I show them the "OK Go" video This too shall pass I show students about Paul Klee's "Twittering Machine" We make engineering drawings of our Leprechaun Traps prior to building them. Gr 3 Simple Machines Gr 4 Structures Please leave a comment or if you have any question please reach out. Thank you

This is an assignment I always like to give my students no matter what their grade. It allows them to make a presentation aloud using a book they are familiar with. Great for progress reports in the Language box - The first page is a one point rubric and checkbrick - On the second page there is a student self- evaluation star and wish section as well as the gr 3 and 4 Ontario curriculum expectations included for oral language.

This is set up in anchor chart format to print off in colour and laminate in either a book or chart format. Each job has one student except for the mail carrier which has two. I use the AVERY laser labels and write the student's name in fine sharpie. I have the students make self portraits on small white sticky labels about 1.5" square. Students use pencil crayon and make a self portrait. It is then stuck on coloured cardstock then laminate them and I trim it around the edge. I then use vel

I had the opportunity to go on a vacation that spanned 14 countries and 65 days one summer prior to Covid. I created this assignment for my Gr 2 class at the time to learn about other parts of the world. Contents: Task 1- Route info- destination Task 2- Detour- two tasks Task 3- Pit Stop- important landmark Each section comes with its own rubric for students to check on their progress. It is based on the Amazing Race but takes on a whole new look. Students choose a location first. They may have

I created this checklist for students and project it onto my screen in the morning. I also print off and laminate smaller desk size versions for students that need their own copy so they can check and erase each day.

This is a letter that I send home each year to learn a little more about the student and the family I will be working with throughout the year. It is a great conversation starter and parents thank me for my proactive communication. I also add it to survey monkey for the technology savvy Please change to suit your purposes