Thursday, April 12, 2012

FREE STAAR Sorry Gameboard

I made this Sorry gameboard for our state assessment. Make/Print question cards for review for the test. I am using old TAKS consumables  that from our old math adoptions as questions. Students glue questions in math journal, answer the questions and roll to move their pawn. FUN! 

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Top Ten Best Books for Teachers

HoJo's Teaching Adventures is hosting a linky party for Top Ten Best Books for Teachers. I have decided to make my Top Ten Read Alouds that I have used. Absolutely my best, my finest books that I have the honor (and  time) to have read to the children. 
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 Okay onto the list. Starting with Number 10...

#10 A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck (4th-6th grade)

#9 Firegirl by Tony Abbott (4th-6th grade)

#8 Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan (4th-6th grade)

#7 Jackie and Me by Dan Gutman (3rd-5th grade)

#6 How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor (4th-6th grade)

#5 The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin (3rd-5th grade)

#4 Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins(4th-6th grade)

#3 Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (3rd-5th grade)

#2 Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix (4th-6th grade)


#1 Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech (4th-6th grade)


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