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Because gathering information is separated from the writing process, students are less likely to copy and paste information found in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-98-teacher-resource-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eresource books\u003c\/a\u003e and websites. Depending upon class size and time restrictions, it can also be fun to have your students prepare a short presentation for the class, strengthening vital verbal communication skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Replicas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstruct your students to collect a variety of recycled cardboard boxes from cereal, pasta, crackers, etc. and bring them to class. Charge them with the task of creating a replica of their animal using basic shapes made out of collected materials. Not only is this a fun project, it will strengthen problem solving skills and challenge their creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/myplumpudding.blogspot.com\/2008\/11\/cereal-box-turkeys.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplumpudding: Cereal box turkeys\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076497945,"sku":"A1897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"a-classroom-newsletter-developed-and-produced-by-students-a1925","title":"A Classroom Newsletter Developed and Produced By Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of a classroom newsletter produced by students themselves is twofold; one, it provides an opportunity for consistent communication with parents on classroom happenings and two, it allows students to see reading and writing in a fun and positive light! Fiona Ingram, Suite101 contributor, provides an excellent guide for developing your own classroom magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep students engaged, Ingram suggests that newsletter content be derived from their interests. Therefore the production could contain a menagerie of items, not unlike a real newspaper, or focus on a specific topic such as sports, fashion, fun field trips, etc. The main idea is that each student researches and produces content that is meaningful to them.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOnce a topic has been chosen, the class should submit and then vote on appropriate articles, editorials, cartoons, photos, etc. to include in the magazine. Each piece should then be assigned to a specific student or team of students to complete. With your help, deadlines for research, drafts, and polished copies should be decided and passed out to each student. Because there will be limited space, students will learn to problem solve and compromise throughout production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with lessons on proper \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-126-grammar-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egrammar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-179-writing-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esentence structure\u003c\/a\u003e, research methods, etc., this project provides a great opportunity to reinforce the importance of crafting unique and original content and discuss what plagiarism is, as well as, the proper way to give credit for ideas. Overall, creating a classroom magazine will inspire a sense of accomplishment, promote the importance of reading and writing, and help students learn to collaborate with others. As stated before, if this project is a positive experience for students, you may consider putting out a monthly classroom edition for parents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/classroom-activities.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/creating-a-magazine-in-the-classroom\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreating a Magazine in the Classroom: A Fun, Hands-On School Project to Get Kids Reading More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734077448217,"sku":"A1925","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tech-saavy-classroom-a1935","title":"Tech-Saavy Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the help of Web 2.0, also known as the read\/write Web, it has become possible for students and teachers to collaborate on the creation of meaningful content to be shared with parents and the community. Now, following the advent of numerous useful online tools, only one question remains; which web tool will create the most benefit for the classroom?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Wolsey, educator and Suite101 contributor, provides a discussion on three of the most popular tools available to teachers: wikis, blogs, and threaded discussion boards. While similar in nature, each tool has unique features that should be explored and matched to classroom needs. A quick overview:\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Bulk of content posted by single person or small group\u003cbr\u003e\n- Allows for the sharing of links, feeds, writing, images, and video\u003cbr\u003e\n- Comment feature allows visitors to share ideas and observations\u003cbr\u003e\n- Public\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Content is composed through group collaboration\u003cbr\u003e\n- Pertains to a specific project or group of projects\u003cbr\u003e\n- Discussion tab allows for collaborators to share ideas and observations\u003cbr\u003e\n- Public or closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Discussion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Large group of people providing content\u003cbr\u003e\n- Users can leave comments or trade observations\u003cbr\u003e\n- Public or closed network (i.e. course management system)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachingtechnology.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/online-tools-for-classrooms\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOnline Tools for Classrooms: Using Wikis, Blogs, and Threaded Discussions in the Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our great selection of language arts and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-221-reading-comprehension.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ereading comprehension resources\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734077743129,"sku":"A1935","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"punctuating-dialogue-a1999","title":"Punctuating Dialogue","description":"\u003cp\u003ePunctuation, while critical to both \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewriting and reading\u003c\/a\u003e, can be a difficult topic for your students to grasp; especially when it comes to punctuating dialogue. Greg Harrison, elementary teacher and author for the teacher's resource Lesson Planet, offers helpful exercises on teaching your students how to use correct punctuation.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticing Quotations with Macaroni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a shallow dish of dry macaroni noodles and a worksheet of dialogue. Working individually or in a small group, invite your students to place the macaroni pieces where quotation marks are needed. Come together as a class and discuss the correct answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Dialogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to practice using quotation marks is to practice dialoguing between characters. Provide each of your students with a comic strip that has the dialogue removed. Encourage your students to create a scene, using the correct punctuation for their characters' dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great ideas be sure to read the rest of Harrison's article at Lesson Planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanet.com\/directory_articles\/elementary_math_lesson_plans\/01_April_2010\/322\/quotation_marks_commas_and_more\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eQuotation Marks, Commas, And More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eperfect resources\u003c\/a\u003e to help you with areas of your teaching check out our store!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734079971353,"sku":"A1999","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bring-summer-to-your-students-a2003","title":"Bring Summer to Your Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the end of the school year nears, most students and, if you're being honest, \u003cem\u003eteachers,\u003c\/em\u003e begin to fantasize about being outdoors, upcoming summer vacations, and all the things you'll likely be doing during the three-month recess from school. While your first instinct may be to subdue this excess energy, it can actually be helpful to embrace it and use it to your advantage.\n\nMany families take vacations to the beach or lake during summer break so it can be fun to incorporate several of these elements into your daily lessons. Design journal writing prompts around favorite vacations, places that will be visited in the coming months, and even favorite summer activities (e.g. baseball, going to the park, etc). Give them a 'taste' of the beach by having them bring in beach towels to spread out around the classroom to use during \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-198-reading-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ereading time\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefine creativity, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-189-fine-motor-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efine motor skills\u003c\/a\u003e, and the ability to follow directions by incorporating 'summer' into your craft time. Jennifer, creator of the blog Ramblings of a Crazy Woman, provides ideas for two art projects featuring crabs that are sure to excite your students and give them an outlet for their enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/crab-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRamblings of a Crazy Woman: Crab Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a summer program at your school you should check out our collection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-290-summer-bridge-activities.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSummer Bridge Activity Books\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080102425,"sku":"A2003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"show-appreciation-for-your-teacher-with-these-inexpensive-gifts-a2100","title":"Show Appreciation for Your Teacher with These Inexpensive Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the end of the year fast approaching, here are some great 'teacher appreciation' crafts provided by Susan Caplan at Suite 101 that are sure to be a big hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoetry Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may not be an exciting craft for \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e child, but for those who enjoy writing, it can be a great outlet for creative energies! Have your child write four or five different poems about their teacher, their favorite lessons, their favorite part about school, etc. Help them decide which type of poem (e.g. acrostic, haiku, cinquain, diamante, etc.) will best fit the subject matter. Once written, have your child carefully pen the verses onto a piece of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4827-array0174-card-stock-assorted-10-colors-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e and use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola markers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-353-stamp-sets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estamps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-345-sticker-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estickers\u003c\/a\u003e, and other \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003earts \u0026amp; craft supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to decorate the paper. Alternatively, use word processing software and clip art to print and embellish the text. When each page has been designed to your child's liking, there are several ways in which it can be turned into a book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the printed sheets to your local Kinko's or Office Max and get it bound into a simple book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold 8 1\/2 x 11\" piece of paper in half, cover with a piece of colored card stock or construction paper and staple down the center to form a pocket-sized booklet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a hole punch along the edge of the 8 1\/2 x 11\" pieces and string a piece of ribbon or yarn through the holes for a looser, homemade binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thoughtful way to show teacher appreciation is by gifting a group card. You can easily gather contributions from all the students in the class and create a personalized card for the teacher. If you're looking for an easy, hassle-free way to organize group gifts, consider using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grouptogether.com\/us\/group-cards\/teacher\"\u003eGroupTogether's Teacher Cards\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s a fantastic platform that allows families to contribute to a gift and share messages, all while making the process quick and simple. Your teacher will appreciate the thoughtful gesture and the time you saved by using this service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other ideas be sure to check out the rest of Caplan's article at Suite 101!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734083411993,"sku":"A2100","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"google-earth-a-great-geography-tool-a2101","title":"Google Earth: A Great Geography Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are endless possibilities for using Google Earth in the classroom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAmerica's Favorite Landmarks \u0026amp; Google Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Google Earth allows you to explore the world from your computer, have your students take a tour of America's favorite landmarks including, but not limited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiberty Bell\/Independence Hall - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatue of Liberty\/Battery Park - New York, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJefferson Memorial - Washington, DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Canyon - Grand Canyon, Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Rushmore - Keystone, South Dakota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Gate Bridge - San Francisco, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl Harbor - Honolulu, Hawaii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire State Building - New York, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter taking a remote tour of the landmark, have your students decide which they like best, then research its history, how it has evolved through the years, etc. For a more rounded worldview, have your students complete this same task with the \"Seven Wonders of the World\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Topics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesson Planet's teacher contributor Karen Ganzel has put together a  wonderful geography lesson plan using Google Earth and other fun, attention-getting resources. Be sure to check out her full article at Lesson Planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other great \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-101-geography-resources.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egeography resources\u003c\/a\u003e check out our online supply store!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734083444761,"sku":"A2101","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"flower-drawings-borrowing-from-the-style-of-georgia-okeeffe-a2108","title":"Flower Drawings: Borrowing from the Style of Georgia O'Keeffe","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacquelien of Kids Artists provides a Georgia O'Keeffe inspired flower painting to do with your fourth and fifth graders! This project will allow your students to learn about a famous artist (you may even wish to have them to a short research project to go along with this lesson) and will provide a wonderful spring- and summer-themed decoration for your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-291-pastel-sets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola oil pastels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Wood glue\n\nProvide each of your students with a piece of black construction paper and a pencil, encouraging them to sketch a big flower. Set out magazines, printouts, and pictures of O'Keeffe's work for inspiration. 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Erin suggests cutting 1\" or 2\" squares of paper ahead of time for easy gluing (\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e to help them move along to the next step)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet each student pick out a Wonderfoam body and instruct them to glue it onto their background. Once the people are in place, it's time to play dress up! Invite your students to use the fabric scraps to create clothes, yarn to create hair, and the other supplies to add details, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor extra fun, have your students name their character and write a short bio about them. Then have them take turns introducing their character to the class. A great craft for lots of play and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/dress-me-up.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elaughpaintcreate: Dress Me Up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084100121,"sku":"A2119","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"fathers-day-how-to-manual-a2133","title":"Father's Day \"How To\" Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbara Backer, contributor to Education.com, provides a fun and unique Father's Day gift that will stretch your students' imaginations, provide a chance to polish their writing skills, and be a hit with their dad!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8603-white-drawing-paper-12-x-18-80-lb.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite drawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5041-paper-punches-3-hole-adjustable-12-sheet.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e3-hole punch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Brass brads\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola markers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola colored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, and\/or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola crayons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each student with five sheets of white drawing paper and one piece of construction paper in the color of their choice. Have them stack the pages so that the edges are square and fold it in half (hamburger style). When properly folded, have your students punch holes along the 'binding' and secure the pages together with brads.\n\nInvite your students to use the supplies in your art cabinet to create a colorful cover and title page. On the subsequent pages, encourage your students to think of things their father is good at (e.g. golf, mowing the lawn, cooking, etc.) then write a 'how to guide' for each, taking from what their father does. These can be serious or funny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExample: Father who plays golf\/Funny\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"How To Play Golf\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions: 1) Dress for the occasion (make sure your socks are to your knees!) 2) Step up to the tee and hit the ball to the left (no matter where the hole actually is!) 3) Be sure to use all the hazards to improve your game - water, trees, sand traps, cart paths, even out-of-bounds! Hitting the fairway every hole doesn't make golf much fun! 4) Triple digit scores are always better than double.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end, have your students recount something they do \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e their dad. Encourage them to describe why it's important to them and why their father is important. These make great keepsakes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/dadbook_first\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWrite a \"How To\" Book Just for Dad | Activities | Education.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084558873,"sku":"A2133","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"helping-your-students-become-great-scientists-a2157","title":"Helping Your Students Become Great Scientists","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer Sinsel, elementary \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience\u003c\/a\u003e teacher and Lesson Planet guide, maintains that students become good scientists when they master the following \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003escience process skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassify\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience Journal Writing Prompt: Observations vs. Inferences\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlace the picture of an object up on the front screen and invite your students to make a list of things about the photo. For example, showing the picture of an adult black labrador retriever, your students might list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is an animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog is black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog is susceptible to fleas and ticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe\/she probably likes water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog has brown eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog is wearing a blue collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe\/she is not a puppy.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter they have finished, invite your students to share their findings with the students sitting around them, instructing them to highlight any of the listed items that can be determined directly through the use of one or more of the five senses. Explain to them that these are known as 'observations' (e.g. we can see that the dog is black and that it is wearing a blue collar) whereas the rest are most likely 'inferences', or reasonable explanations for what we have observed (e.g. we observe that the dog is an animal and therefore is most likely susceptible to fleas, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience Journal Writing Prompt: Observing \u0026amp; Measuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students with a sample, it could be a leaf, an insect, a shell, etc., and ask them to write down their observations. Set out several \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5096-classroom-basic-ruler.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebasic rulers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-18417-magnifying-glass-2-inch-diameter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emagnifying glasses\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4061-bucket-balance.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebalance scale\u003c\/a\u003e, and other devices for observing and measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas on predicting, classifying, and communicating, check out the rest of Sinsel's post!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanet.com\/directory_articles\/elementary_science_lesson_plans\/13_May_2010\/410\/teaching_science_process_skills\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Science Process Skills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085476377,"sku":"A2157","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"improving-literacy-writing-with-name-practice-a2192","title":"Improving Literacy \u0026 Writing With Name Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine if you sat down with your morning cup of coffee, opened the newspaper to your favorite section, and realized that the courier had mistakenly delivered the paper in a foreign language. For preschoolers, trying to decipher written text is the same as a literate adult trying to decrypt a foreign language. A great way to reinforce letter recognition and show your preschoolers how letters work together to build words, is to practice with words they may (or may not) recognize - their names!\u003c\/p\u003e\nAnne, creator of the blog Teaching Two, suggests creating individual \"name pages\" where students can familiarize themselves with the letters that belong in their name, learn how these letters sound when strung together, and practice writing by tracing or copying their names.\n\n\u003cb\u003eCreating A \"Name Page\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to Kidzone's Custom Tracer Pages tool (http:\/\/www.kidzone.ws\/tracers\/index.htm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a theme for your page or select the \"Blank (No Pictures)\" option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a font - Standard Block Print, Script Type Print, or Cursive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType the student's name in the space provided. Try several different different formats for extra practice (e.g. all uppercase, upper- and lowercase, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the practice page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use these name pages, insert them into a plastic document sleeve and provide students with low-odor dry erase markers to practice tracing or copying. You could even turn it into a fun game. Make cards for each letter of the alphabet, place these into a bag, and draw them at random. Invite your students to cross off the letter if they have it in their name. The first student to cross off all their letters can then help draw from the bag, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingtwo.com\/2010\/08\/26\/name-writing\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Two » Name Writing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for other \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elanguage arts\u003c\/a\u003e or early childhood teaching supplies? MPM School Supplies has a wonderful selection of quality products including resource books, workbooks, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087114777,"sku":"A2192","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/all_20about_20me.jpg?v=1530027721","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/skill-writing.oembed?page=2","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}