Estimating the Volume of Water

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Dive into the world of volume estimation with this engaging and interactive activity designed for elementary students to explore the concept of estimating and measuring the volume of water. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to add a splash of excitement to their math lessons!

 

In this activity, you'll set up your classroom with several different-sized graduated cylinders displayed on a table. Surrounding them are 10 containers of various shapes and sizes – cups, sponges, measuring cups, soda mugs, and more.

 

Here's how the activity unfolds:

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A practice in adding supporting details for Essay Writing

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Engage your students in a thoughtful exploration of friendship with this comprehensive worksheet. Designed to develop their writing skills and critical thinking, this resource guides students through expanding upon the initial paragraph of an opinion essay. By providing three additional paragraphs with personal examples, students will delve deeper into the concept of being a good friend.

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Phonics Blend “fr” Spelling Test

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phonics blend fr spelling test

This is a spelling test based on the 'fr' spelling blend pattern.  Hand out the paper to students after teaching the rule and sounds.  Have the students fold the words back behind the paper.  Administer the spelling test.  When complete students unfold the words and self-correct.  Any word they missed they spell three times on the provided lines.

Click on the Google Docs link if you would like an editable document.

Phonics Digraph “sh” Spelling Test

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phonics digraph 'sh' spelling test

This is a spelling test based on the 'sh' phonic digraph.  After completing a lesson on the 'sh' digraph, I give students this paper.  I have them fold back along the line of the spelling words.  I administer the test.  When complete, I have students unfold the words and self-grade.  For every word misspelled, I have them rewrite the word correctly 3 times.

Click on the Google doc link if you would like to modify the words in the spelling test to better suit your students.

Phonics Digraph th Spelling Test

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phonics digraph th spelling test

This is a spelling test I use to see if students have learned the spelling pattern 'th' digraph.  After the phonics lesson, I have the students fold over the spelling words to the back.  I administer the test.  Students then unfold the words and self-correct.  Any word that is misspelled, they spell correctly along the line 3 times.

You can use the Google Doc link to make your own copy and then change words that might not be the best fit for your students.

Money Word Problems

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Money word problems

I use this money word problem worksheet as a relay.  Students get one card out of a stack of word problems that I laminate.  They then rush with a partner to answer the word problem.  If they get it right, I give them the next card in the stack.  If they get it wrong they go back to their desk and try to resolve the word problem.  After 20 minutes, which ever team answers the most question correctly wins.  It is pretty competitive.