Sunday, March 17, 2013

Buzzin' Through the Year: A Yearlong Portfolio!

I don't know about you, but it's around this time every year that I really start thinking about changes to make and new things to try out for the next school year. With parent-teacher conferences coming up this week, I have really been thinking about how I have been documenting student growth this year. Although I have kept student portfolios this year, I have not loved the format...this gave me the idea to create my own portfolios.

I'm in love with the bee theme...I think it's so cute! I hope this portfolio will help you get organized and give you a tangible picture of your students' growth, which you can share with parents!





Included in this portfolio:

*Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Portfolio Covers

*Dividers for each section of the portfolio

* Writing Samples for each quarter {4 types of paper to choose from}

* Self-Portraits for each month

* Self-Report Cards for each quarter

* Number Writing for each quarter {3 levels to choose from}

* Letter Writing for each quarter

* Sentence Dictation Assessment {Track progress over 4 quarters}

*Phonemic Awareness Assessment {Track progress over 4 quarters}
 Includes rhyme choice, rhyme supply, onset & rime, phoneme blending, and phoneme segmentation

I can't wait to use this portfolio for student-led conferences next year!

Get Buzzin' Through the Year: A Yearlong Portfolio! at my Teachers Pay Teachers Store




Sunday, March 10, 2013

Spring is Almost Here!

It's 60 degrees in Michigan today and that makes for a happy heart!  I just finished up a new game for Teachers Pay Teachers and now I'm headed outside to enjoy the sunshine!

Need a new game for your kiddos to practice their sight words? Grab the Busy Bee Sight Word Race for your centers this week!



Students will race to get their bumblebee to the beehive first, while practicing their sight words along the way! Primer, 1st, and 2nd grade word cards are included! Just click on the link below to head to my TPT store:

Get the Busy Bee Sight Word Race!

Have a great day and enjoy the nice weather!