What do you do with all those bags you get at conferences? Here are some
"discovery bags" you can create to use in your classroom this year.
"discovery bags" you can create to use in your classroom this year.
Why? writing;
science concepts; math; vocabulary; motivation
What? computer
bag, old briefcase, backpack, etc.
How? Fill
a computer bag with some of the materials below.
Concept
Bag –Put objects that are the same color, shape, beginning
sound,
etc. in the bag
Theme
Bags – Collect books about a particular theme. Add pencils, paper, crayons, and ask children, “What can you
find out?”
Tell
Me More – Put an object in the bag and give the children clues. When they guess what it is, take it out
of the bag and encourage the children to describe the object. Keep saying, “Tell me more!” as they
use more adjectives to describe the item.
Writing
Portfolio – Put paper, envelopes, sticky notes, pencils, pens, colored
pencils, stickers, scissors, glue, and other writing paraphernalia in the bag.
Math
Kit – Add a calculator, ruler, minute timer, counters, toy money, tablet,
pencil, calendar, and other math related objects to the bag.
Science
Kit – You will need an old white dress shirt (short sleeve) and safety
goggles to make a science kit.
Write “scientist of the week” on the pocket. Add paper, pencils, a magnet, magnifying glass, and book of
science experiments to the kit.
One child each week gets to be “scientist of the week” and take home the
bag on Monday. They choose a
science experiment and practice it at home with their parents. On Thursday, they return the kit and
present the experiment to their classmates.
Happy
Bag – Fill the bag with a special book, puppet, game, flashlight, and other
small toys. Use for emergencies to
make children happy.
Art
Portfolio – Place construction paper, markers, crayons, glue, scissors,
play dough, and other art media in a bag for individual creative activities.
Take
Home Activities – Send home games, books, puzzles, and other activities
children can work on at home with their parents.
WOW! Take a look at what Jennifer at "kinderpond" has to share!
kinderpond.com/discoverypacks
