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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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.

Animals, a Lesson in Comparing And Contrasting

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a lesson in comparing and contrasting

Enhance your students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this engaging worksheet bundle featuring three captivating texts: "Frogs vs Toads," "Sharks vs Dolphins," and "Lions vs Tigers." This comprehensive resource is designed to facilitate comparing and contrasting these fascinating animals while challenging students with thought-provoking comprehension and discussion questions.

Phonics 'tr' Blend Spelling Test

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tr blend spelling test

See if your students understand how to spell words with the 'tr' blends phonics spelling pattern.  There are 20 words in the spelling list.  Have your students fold the words to the back of the paper, administer the test, then have them self-correct the test by unfolding the words.  For every word they miss they write them 3 times on the provided lines.

Phonics 'ai' Consonant or 'ay' Consonant Spelling Test

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Phonics ai or ay spelling test

Check to see if your students can spell words based on the phonics spelling pattern, 'ai' and 'ay.'  This spelling test has 20 words.  Students fold over the words to the back, the teacher administers the test, and the students can then unfold the words and self-correct.  For every word they miss, they need to spell it 3 times correctly.