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Storybird - Monster Counting Book

via storybird.com

I had fun creating this simple counting book for young children on Storybird. I think the possibilities for creating online books are endless.  I plan on creating more soon!

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Story Bird

Storybird is an awesome free online book maker.  I created a short story with illustrations on the site about alliterations.  You can view the stories full screen.  You can also invite others to collaborate on the same story.

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Test Prep Online Resources

I occasionally receive an e-mail from the Everyday Teaching Newsletter.  The last one contained some sample links to test prep web sites.  You can find actual practice tests for your students to take individually or they would be great review for a whole class.  Scroll down on the page to find the links.

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Elementary PowerPoint Presentations

Elementary PowerPoint Presentations

Have you ever thought I would love a PowerPoint to go with this lesson but I just don't have time to make one? You might just find a free one already to use at this site! Best of all since you are downloading the original PowerPoint you can customize it for your needs.
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Coeburn Middle School Student Book Reports

via www.wise.k12.va.us

This site contains student made PowerPoint book reports. It would be an excellent way to show students examples and ideas for their own book reports.
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Awesome Art Activities

via www.funartlessons.com

Need some art inspiration? Then head over to Fun Art Lessons and pick up a fun art lesson idea. Many of the ideas could also be done in Kid Pix, Pixie, Imageblender, Photoshop Elements, or any other graphic design software. Get creative!
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Presentation Magazine

via www.presentationmagazine.com

I was searching the net for new PowerPoint ideas and came across the Presentation Magazine web site. I was excited by all the free downloads of templates and ideas. Worth checking out.
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Skip Counting

As a part of our school improvement goal we have a focus on skip counting.  I here are several online resources and activities I have created for students to practice.

The Counting Game- A fun and easy game from Learning Planet.  My first graders enjoy playing this game.

Count On- This activity includes 4 color by number pictures.  This would be a fun way to introduce a multiple using a projector.  Students could take turns finding the next number.  It could also be an easy review activity for individuals or small groups.

Splat Squares Reveal- This is a fun way to practice skip counting, numbers, sequence or any other hundred chart activity.  Students can choose a splat color and click a square to reveal the number on the hundreds chart.

Splat Squares- This is the same activity from above with the numbers always showing.

Super Sequencer- This is a full screen counting machine.  You decide the starting number, the increments to count in, and how fast the computer will count.  This would be fun projected as the students counted along.

Printable Interactive 100 Chart- Students can color and print a full page hundreds chart.  This could also be used online without printing.

Math Dynamics- Here you will find game ideas and simple rhymes.

Have fun counting!

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Test-taking Tips Grade 5

via eduplace.com

The Houghton Mifflin eduplace site has a variety of good curriculum resources. I have use the math games with all of my students and thought the Test Prep tips would also be a great resource.

Kidspiration Money Template

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Here is a simple Kidspiration template for learning coin amounts and names.  I would use this template with Kindergarten when they are learning coins or with first grade as a review.

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