You
are going to LOVE this idea! It’s
a quick and easy way to engage all the children in your classroom as you review
information.
Every
child will need a zipper bag (Hefty One Zip Click Gallon Size) and an answer
sheet. Cut paper 10” x 8 ½” and
write letters, numerals, words, colors, shapes, etc. along the left side. Adapt the answer sheet to specific skills
and needs of your class. For
example, if your children are struggling with the numerals 11-20, then write
the numerals 11-20. Hint! You will have to roll the paper a
little to fit it in the bag.
When
you have a few extra minutes ask the children get out their “zipadee doo dah”
bags. As the teacher calls out a
word, letter, math fact, etc. the children slide the zipper to the correct
answer and hold up their bags. The
teacher can quickly glance around the room and check their responses. (It would actually be OK with me
if they looked at someone else’s if they didn’t know the answer. It might help them learn!)
Last
week a teacher suggested making a number line on the answer sheet so children
could zip to the “answer” as the teacher called out math facts or number
stories.
Good
Morning Chant -Cheryl
L. Hines, Kansas City, MO, Schools
(Clap
your hands as you say this chant.)
We
are a family.
We
are a family. (Children repeat.)
A
classroom family.
A
classroom family. (Children repeat.)
You
are my family. (Point to all your friends.)
You
are my family. (Point to all your
friends.)
I’m
glad you’re here. (Hug self.)
I’m
glad you’re here. (Hug self.)