Back to school Sale 28% off entire store

It is finally here!  The back to school sale on Teachers Pay Teachers!  Everything at my store is 10% off with the Promo code BTS14 plus an additional 20% off.  That's a combined savings of 28% off.    

While you're there be sure to check out some of my best sellers, including:

Long Vowel Sort and Write Silent-e

 I have... Who has... Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers

I hope you find something you like!

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2 for 50% off on Tuesday

I have been looking at the Two For Tuesday linkups on The Teaching Tribune for the past few weeks but, I have been too busy with my now three week old son to join in.  Today I have decided to pass him off to his mother for a while and try it out.   The first item I have listed at 50% off is my Long Vowel Sort and Write Teams/Pairs.   The second item is my I have… Who has… Multiply Multi digit Numbers Bundle.  

Long Vowel Sort and Write Teams

by Learning is the Game™

$1.99 $.99 (Tues & Wed)

This activity is more than just a long vowel sound sorting activity.  For starters, it gives your students a valuable hands on activity that is engaging and fun.  Since your students are actually creating something, they will have a visually pleasing graphic organizer that both of you can refer back to as the year goes on.  This activity also includes a writing element.  Once students have correctly sorted the words according to their long vowel sounds, they will write sentences using those words.

Here is how I use this activity, but of course you should use it whatever way works best for you.

Prep

             Print pages 3-5 for each student.  Be sure to print them double sided!

Step 1-Intro   

             Introduce/review the long vowel sounds in a way that fits your teaching style.  It is a good idea to also review the words the students will be sorting since they will need to use some of them in their writing.

Step 2– Color

Each vowel sound is assigned a color.  Color the tabs and boxes with the vowels and long vowel symbols.  Then, color the words in the boxes (page 5) with the corresponding color.  Example: If the boxes with the Aa and ā were colored blue, the box with the word made and other long a words should also be colored blue. 

*I like to have my students color the words because I can quickly check to make sure they are identifying the words correctly before they start cutting and gluing.  I also suggest doing all of the coloring before any cutting because it is easier/cleaner when done first.

Step 3-Fold and cut

Look at the side with the dotted line.  Fold on the dotted line, and cut on the solid lines. 

Step 4-Cut and glue

Cut out the words, and glue them in the boxes next to the matching long vowel sound

symbol.

Step 5– Write

On each line provided write a complete sentence using the long vowel words in that box.  Circle the words you used with the corresponding color.

This is a fun activity that can be used with any students just learning about long vowel sounds, especially K-2^nd graders.  I have even used this with my upper elementary English language learners with great success. 

I know my students and I have enjoyed it, and I hope you and your students do too!

Common Core State Standards practiced. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.3b

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1a

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.2a

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1a

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2a

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2b

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2c

CSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.2.3a

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.2.3b

*CCSS are printed on the back of the foldable.

Click here for a FREE preview.  It has some directions and suggestions on how to use this activity in your class.

I have… Who has… Multiply Multi digit Numbers Bundle

by Learning is the Game™

$3.99 $1.99 (Tues & Wed)

I have… Who has… is a card based game where students can practice and review ideas and concepts learned in class. Each deck is specifically designed with content based on a specific common core standard. By playing the game students will also practice other important skills including speaking, listening, comprehension, and self-control.

                                                     

This I have… Who has… bundle comes with THREE full and different decks! Each deck is based on the common core standard 4.NBT.B.5 (printed on the back of each card).  Each deck also gets progressively more difficult.

Deck #1 students will multiply single digit numbers by double digit numbers (6 x 43).

Deck #2 students will multiply single digit numbers by three and four digit numbers (6 x 4,365).

Deck #3 students will multiply double digit numbers by double digit numbers (63 x 43).

If you are looking for a fun, engaging, hands-on way for your students to practice multiplying multi-digit numbers (4.NBT.B.5), you have come to the right place! Students will also practice reading, listening to, and saying numbers ranging in place value from 1 -100,000 depending on what deck they use.

Each deck can be used in a whole group, small group (using the bonus 8.1 card) or individual setting. See Rules page in the free preview for more information.

*Because of the content in these decks, I like to give my students whiteboards or scrap paper to use during the game.

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Best Month to date! 10% Off entire store!

So far January 2014 has been the best selling month for Learning is the Game of all time!  In honor of that, I am throwing a sale.  Everything in my store will be 10% off for the rest of the month!   Thank you to everyone who has supported me and this adventure.  It has been a wonderful and humbling experience to read your emails and know that people truly enjoy and value the items I have been making.  Again, thank you and I hope you all enjoy my future products and continue to make learning fun!

Above are just a few of the items you will find at Learning is the Game.  Everything is 10% off till the end of January!

I have... Who has...

          Educational games can be, and should be, used in just about every classroom.  Games help students of all ages become more engaged, excited about learning, and willing to take on new challenges.  I have… Who has… is no exception.  One of the things I like about this game is the flexibility I have as the game creator.  Using the same basic platform, I can create a game that will help my students practice almost any subject.   Once my students have learned how to play one deck of I have… Who has… they already know how to play any other deck regardless of the content being covered since the rules don’t change from one deck to the next.  

       

         When I make a deck of I have… Who has… cards I make a deck of 30 because my classes are usually large.  With 30 cards I will have a few extra cards so some students can have two.  I also make sure there are one or two cards that are easier than the rest.  This way I can make sure my students who are really struggling with the content get the easier cards the first few times we play so they can be successful in front of their peers.  

As you can see in the pictures above, the front of each card has two parts.  I have… and Who has…  When it is your turn simply read the whole card.  You know it is your turn because someone has asked a Who has… section that is answered by your I have… section.  The cards are written in a way that the cards create a continuous loop. 

How to Play

·      Distribute at least one card to each student.  Handout any extra cards to stronger students, or to students who want another card that you think can handle it.  I always have students who want extra cards.  If you have students who are really struggling with the content make sure they get the easier cards the first few times. 

·        Pick any number in the deck and have the student with that card start.  The back of each card has a number in the lower right hand corner (see pictures above).  It does not matter what card you start with because the game loops continuously and ends when you want it to end.  I prefer to stop when it goes all the way around once, redistribute the cards, and play again it time permits.

·         Students need to be silent and focused throughout the game. 

Example: Sally reads, “I have… 6 Who has… 9-0”.  Jose’s cards reads “I have…9  Who has… 1-1”.  His card answers the question correctly so it is his turn.  Jose reads his whole card and the game continues. 

Being silent and focused can be a struggle for many students.   When playing I have… Who has… students are practicing more than just the content covered in each deck.  To be successful in the game, students will have to improve their listening and comprehension skills.  Students will also learn self-control and patience as they wait for students to figure out the answers and realize it is their turn.  These are just a few of the extra benefits students receive from playing I have… Who has… These “extra” benefits are part of the reason why I prefer playing games like this in my class instead of using worksheets all of the time.