Word Surgery and a New Unit on Owls!
Hello Everyone!! Finally had a few minutes to sit and write a post! I know I don't have to tell you how busy life can get. Sometimes it's hard to carve out some time to create and share!! Thanks for your patience! Last week we worked very hard on reading and writing contractions. On Friday I pulled out our "Word Surgery" unit along with all the doctor supplies. I love this unit for so many reasons. You know that adding a hands on element to any lesson helps kids to internalize key concepts. But don't forget that role playing also adds a fun element!! I turned my students into little surgeons! I have posted this before, but my kids really loved it this year, so I thought I share it again!!! Kids were able to choose their "patients." (words that could be turned into contractions) Then, donning their doctor garb, they cut the patient, and stitched it back together!! Words ended up in the recovery room. I think we have some f...