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***Updated June 2016 for easier copying and assembly! This student dictionary has the first 300 Fry sight words. On each page there are blanks for additional words to be added by students as they are introduced. I use this in my classroom so each student has their own personal dictionary to use when writing. As we add new sight words to our lessons, or identify other frequently used words, the students write them in on the appropriate page. This file is formatted to be copied front to back

***Updated June 2016 for easier copying and assembly! This student dictionary has the first 200 Fry sight words. On each page there are blanks for additional words to be added by students. I use this in my classroom so each student has their own personal dictionary to use when writing. As we add new sight words to our lessons, or identify other frequently used words, the students write them in on the appropriate page. This file is formatted to be copied front to back and then stapled. No r

Learning to writing friendly letters doesn't have to be boring! Give students a choice on what to write, while still giving them guidance on sentence structure and format with this unit. Included: -one blank letter format -6 fill in the blank formats (I use these for rough drafts) -6 templates for the body of the letter only (so students can focus more on the content that the format of the letter!) -labels to use on a classroom letter model Coming soon: grammar practice on commas used in let

This is a game of oral dominoes. I use this in my kindergarten classroom, but it can be adapted for all ages! Included in the download are complete directions for assembling and playing. Advantages of this game? -can be differentiated. -can be shortened for small groups -can be lengthened for large groups -increased engagement -increased higher order thinking at the teacher’s discretion -easy preparation -many uses in many subjects -students love it! -easy to store

Use this recording sheet during fact fluency practice for your students! My students use this during math centers to record their progress during that day's practice. They work with a partner and use minute sand timers to monitor their time for each round. When one minute is up, they record how many problems they have answered correctly, as well as which problems they had trouble with. We use this with addition and subtraction, but could be used with multiplication and division as well.

This no prep activity is great for helping your students organize their research! Have students learn about basic state facts in this easy, clean format. I used this exact format with my 2nd grade students. They were thoroughly engaged in their small group research. Follow my store above to learn when other states are released!