Something Different to Try

My Alphabet Book about _____________ Template Do you have a student who has already demonstrated mastery of the topic you are studying and needs an extension or Something Different to Try ? Student choice of topics and products is a powerful motivator. My Alphabet Book about __ would be a great way to differentiate the curriculum while reinforcing skills such as the parts of a book, copyright, research, writing, illustrating those Big Ideas, and even digital citizenship. Aimed mainly at the

KINDERGARTEN MATH MENU Sequence, Patterns, Calendar Some students have already mastered the required basic skills when they enter your classroom. Many have not. If those who have mastered are required to repeat the same things over and over in the same ways, their brains shut down, learning

Differentiation Ideas for Early Kindergarten Literacy Stations Some students have already mastered the required basic skills when they enter your classroom. Many have not. If those who have mastered are required to repeat the same things over and over in the same ways, their brains shut down, learning stops, and often behavior issues such as underachievement or rule breaking begin. Here are a few ideas for “bumping up” the curriculum without having to make completely different plans. Giv

Princess Portfolio Originally created as an extension for Pre-K and Kindergarten students who love fairy tales, the Princess Portfolio menu encourages higher level thinking at any level for those who have already mastered curriculum and just need Something Different to Try. Parent or student helpers might assist with reading or scribing some of the activities.

CHICK-KU Science Poetry for You and Your Peeps CHICK-KU is a blending of science, poetry, writing, and syllabication inspired by the book Guyku-A Year of Haiku for Boys by Bob Raczka and Peter H. Reynolds. What a way to assess what students know by using a higher-level thinking format! The 1st page guides them through the writing process with directions and examples. The 2nd sheet is to celebrate their creations. It’s Something Different to Try !

My Monster Truck Counting Book Template Do you have students who know their numbers and need an extension or Something Different to Try ? Student choice of topics and products is a powerful motivator. My Monster Truck Counting Book would be a great way to differentiate curriculum while reinforcing math and language arts skills such as the parts of a book, copyright, research, writing, illustrating those Big Ideas, patterns, math concepts, and even digital citizenship. Aimed mainly at t