Michelle Greene

Houghton Mifflin's Alphafriends are a collection of characters designed to teach children about the alphabet and the sounds of the letters. They are great tools to help children with phonemic awareness and phonics skills. I recommend printing the cards, cutting them out, and then laminating them for longer life. Enjoy!

Did you know there are many benefits of children retelling stories? A recent study with students showed that children who were told a story rather than read a story had greater comprehension of the story. When asked to retell the story, the children who were told the story were more capable of retelling the story. They told longer and more detailed stories, employed more diverse vocabulary, and used more story conventions. Retelling stories also encouraged the students to retell the stories on t

Valentine's Day is a day that teachers can reinforce learning in many ways by incorporating Valentine-themed activities. This Valentine Alphabet Code worksheet will keep students guessing as they use their decoding skills to reveal the secret Valentine message! Enjoy!

Did you know there are many benefits of children retelling stories? A recent study with students showed that children who were told a story rather than read a story had greater comprehension of the story. When asked to retell the story, the children who were told the story were more capable of retelling the story. They told longer and more detailed stories, employed more diverse vocabulary, and used more story conventions. Retelling stories also encouraged the students to retell the stories

The hundreds chart is a valuable learning resource to help young children with counting to 100, counting by 2's, 5's, 10's and seeing counting patterns. Regular use of the hundreds chart from kindergarten to the 3rd grade supports many counting concepts. A hundreds chart is a great way for students to discover number patterns, skip count, and learn multiplication tables. Printables can be laminated and children can use dry erase markers for many different activities. Enjoy!

Writing in a journal can be a tool for brainstorming, note-taking, or simple emotional release. Journal writing can help students examine their thoughts and clarify their thinking processes. It is well documented that writing down ideas can help to clarify them. Even though journal entries are never graded for mechanics, the mere act of journaling often helps students to become better writers. Enjoy!

Classroom learning centers can offer a host of benefits. It veers from the traditional “teach and listen” approach into a more hands-on learning style. Children who are actively engaged learn the best, and incorporating center fundamentals into the classroom can help. It allows teachers the ability to work with students one-on-one or in small groups to target specific skills, and better meet the specific needs of individual students. It promotes independence, responsibility, and allows opportuni

Vocabulary games are fun ways to expand children's knowledge of the English language. This Compound Words Bingo Kit is an inventive way for students to manipulate a variety of compound word structures, while having fun doing it! Packet includes instructions, printable caller cards, 10 colorful printable bingo cards with different layouts, and a printable bingo paddle template. Everything you'll need to lead your class into a fun-filled learning experience!

The 100th day of school is more than just a milestone- it is the perfect time to have fun with the number 100. The activities in this packet provide opportunities for your students to practice math and sharpen their observation skills. Although the activities were created for a kindergarten classroom, they can all be easily modified to accommodate different grade levels. Enjoy!

The describing wheel is a graphic organizer for students, allowing them to explore a topic or subject while utilizing critical thinking skills. Describing wheels encourage students to find new ways to explain or describe a specific topic...enhancing their vocabulary skills. This simple template is a great resource that can be used for any subject area. Enjoy!

The describing wheel is a graphic organizer for students, allowing them to explore a topic or subject while utilizing critical thinking skills. Describing wheels encourage students to find new ways to explain or describe a specific topic...enhancing their vocabulary skills. This simple template is a great resource that can be used for any subject area. Enjoy!

Making predictions is more than just guessing what is going to happen next. Predicting helps students become actively involved in reading and helps to keep their interest level high. As students learn predictions skills, they will more fully comprehend what they have read and will retain the information for longer periods of time. This simple predictions worksheet can be a great tool for helping students during independent reading time. Enjoy!

Acrostic poems are a fun and creative way for students to share their writing. Students will enjoy using this Valentine's Day acrostic to express themselves! Great to display in the classroom too! Enjoy!

Making a handmade book can be a very rewarding experience, motivating the writer to fill it with words and images. Stick-and-elastic books are particularly gratifying because they can be made in just a few minutes. This is a fun book because it is so simple and so clever and requires minimal supplies. Enjoy!

Making predictions is more than just guessing what is going to happen next. Predicting helps students become actively involved in reading and helps to keep their interest level high. As students learn predictions skills, they will more fully comprehend what they have read and will retain the information for longer periods of time. This simple predictions worksheet can be a great tool for helping students during independent reading time. Enjoy!

Get to know your students and help them to get to know one another with this great ice-breaker....perfect for the first day of school! Simply print the "Who Am I" cards and distribute to all students. Ask your students to write down 4 things about themselves (ex: I have 3 sisters, my favorite sport is soccer, I am good at math...etc) At the bottom of the card, each student will choose and record a special "code name" for themselves. Collect all cards, shuffle them, and distribute one to each stu

Response to literature develops interpretations that demonstrate a thoughtful, comprehensive grasp of the text. It also allows children to demonstrate a clear understanding of purpose and audience. This is a great tool for teachers to assess and monitor student comprehension.

Valentine's Day is a great day for teachers to incorporate fun, yet educational activities for students to enjoy. This themed tic-tac-toe game can be used in centers or as a great filler activity. Enjoy!

St Patrick's Day is a great day for teachers to incorporate fun, yet educational activities for students to enjoy. This themed tic-tac-toe game can be used in centers or as a great filler activity. Enjoy!

Creative writing helps children learn to think outside of the box and leads to the development of problem-solving skills. Students can enjoy St Patrick's Day celebrations by tapping into their creative minds to complete the story. This would make a great shared activity...lots of fun! Enjoy!