Layla Henry- Fancy Free in 4th- Blog
Fancy Ideas for the Everyday Classroom
Word Problems can be as scary as a monster for your students. I created this set after seeing my students struggle with decoding what a word problem is actually asking. My students had a number line test this past Friday and 8 of the 20 questions were word problems. Most of the problems missed were those… Read More
Rounding has been a struggle for my 30 little 4th graders. We are supposed to be rounding to the millions but after getting some mixed test results back from their unit test, I decided to scale back to concentrate on the skill at hand. I made these Rounding Through the Thousands task cards to help hone in on… Read More
Poetry is a great way to reinforce grammar concepts like parts of speech and punctuation. I have always had my class make poems for different seasons or holidays. This year, I decided to streamline this concept by creating a mini-unit for Fall Poetry. Check it out…. This set includes: -a circle map starter activity to get the students to actively… Read More
I always get to school early. I rather go in early than stay late. So I walk in today and this was what was at my mail box…. and what to my wondering eyes should appear??? BUT a box full Donor Choose books ready for this new school year!!!! I am sooo excited to welcome 50 new books to my… Read More
Hello all. I hope you are all cooler than I am- it has been 100°+F here in Southern California! Imagine having no air conditioning and chasing after a 14 month old… it feels like 110°F! I can’t wait for fall, for boots, scarves, sweaters, hot coffee, blankets… oh man! Today I am linking up with Clutter-Free Classroom for her new… Read More
I am so excited for the So Cal blogger meet up! I feel like I know so many of these wonderful ladies that when I meet them in person I may or may not be like a kid on Christmas day! The wonderful, amazing and talented, Miss Kindergarten is organizing the affair. If you are interested in coming out to… Read More
