1st Grade Hip Hip Hooray!: George Washington

Monday, February 7, 2022

George Washington's Birthday February 22nd!

George Washington's Birthday is February 22nd.

It is the perfect time to encourage reading informational text, pulling key facts from the text and then writing about them. I also like to use this event to develop vocabulary and do some comparing and contrasting the time period to what happens today.

This is one of my favorite stories to use when introducing this topic.

The craft for Washington is perfect to use as a page topper.

The resource contains three forms of informational text depending on the reading level of the student.

I like to use the mini book.

Students can highlight key facts and then read and reread with partners.

They can also use the text to complete the graphic organizers which will support writing.

There is also a time line you might use as assessment on what students comprehended.

The resource also has a poem for students to read and then gather key details from.

Another favorite is the quarter flip.

A perfect opportunity to observe the quarter and then gather some data.

Ideal for math.

Making words from the letters in Washington is so much fun especially if you pair or create small teams and have students work together to see who can come up with the most words.

There also is a compare and contrast facts about Abe and facts about George Washington.

Altogether a perfect day!!

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I love using these Google Slides.

We have a SMART board so I use the first three to introduce George Washington.

You can have students complete the Let's Chat independently or complete it as a group.

The remainder slides are interactive and ideal for a computer center or on student independent computers.

Notice that each slide corresponds with an activity in the paper pencil resource so if you are distance learning it is idea.

Bundle them up for the perfect classroom team at a savings.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

February Writing with Page Toppers!

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Looking for a writing project that includes a craft...check this out!

It is perfect for your literacy centers during the month of February.

The packet includes:

Self Check for independent writers

Abe Lincoln/George Washington

_________ was, had, wanted

Graphic Organizers for collecting 4 facts with key vocabulary

If I were __________________

Compare and Contrast...graphic organizer...George Washington and Abe Lincoln

This activity contains a pre write and final write with your choice of writing lined paper or simple lined

There is face with hat for page topper to mount on the final pages.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

February Red, White and Blue...Abe Lincoln, George Washington, Presidents' Day, USA Symbols

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Let's celebrate Abraham Lincoln.

This Interactive Google Slide resource is filled with informational text about this American hero.

Slide One: Abraham Lincoln Poem...Let's chat (gather facts from the poem.)

Slide Two: Abraham Lincoln ...Informational text...(read and pull out key facts from text)

Slide Three: Abraham Lincoln's Life...Sequence events...click and drag

Slide Four: Abe's Tall Hat... What would Abe carry in that tall black hat? Click and drag, type, both

Slide Five: Story...Abe and his love for books... Self to text

Slide Six: AbeLincoln...Click and drag letters to make words.

Slide Seven: Items recognizing Abe Lincoln

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The packet includes:

Craft...Abe Lincoln (can be used as page topper or used on a bulletin board)

Literature Suggestion

Colorful vocabulary cards for posting with pictures

Three forms of informational text (single page, fold and read, mini book)

Time Line

Word Study...Abe Lincoln, Honest

2 Graphic Organizers for gathering facts and ideas for writing

Leveled pages for showcasing student writing

Working with Words...Let's Make Words from the letters in Abe Lincoln, Parts of Speech

Poem and Activity Sheet to follow

If I lived with Abe...

Abe and His Tall Black Hat

Flipping a Penny

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Let's celebrate George Washington.

This Interactive Google Slide resource is filled with informational text about this American hero.

Slide One: George Washington Poem...Let's chat (gather facts from the poem.)

Slide Two: George Washington...Informational text...(read and pull out key facts from text)

Slide Three: George Washington's Life...Sequence events...click and drag

Slide Four: Room for One More...Mount Rushmore...who would you add?

Slide Five: Myth...George cut down the cherry tree...word study for honest.

Slide Six: Let's Make Words...Washington...Click and drag letters to make words.

Slide Seven: Items recognizing George Washington

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The packet includes:

Craft...George Washington (can be used as page topper or used on a bulletin board)

Literature Suggestion

Colorful vocabulary cards for posting with pictures

Three forms of informational text (single page, fold and read, mini book)

Time Line

Word Study...George Washington, Brave

2 Graphic Organizers for gathering facts and ideas for writing

Leveled pages for showcasing student writing

Working with Words...Let's Make Words from the letters in Washington, ABC Order

Poem and Activity Sheet to follow

If I lived with George...

Room for One More...Mt. Rushmore

Flipping a Quarter

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These interactive Google slides are ideal for sharing during the week of Presidents' Day.

Slide One: Syllables and ABC order...President's Names...Click and drag

Slide Two: Let's Make Words from Presidents...Click and drag letters

Slide Three: List of the 46 Presidents of the USA

Slide Four: Graphic Organizing for researching one of the presidents listed

Slide Five: Presidential Seal...Informational Text...Sharing information about self to create seal for YOU

Slide Six: Presidential Pets...Informational Text...Text to Self and Opinion...Type

Slide Seven: Joe Biden...Informational Text...Gather facts from text to share...Type

Slide Eight: The President...Informational Text...Gather facts from text ...Type

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The Packet Contains:

2 Forms of Informational text on Presidents' Day

2 Fold and Read books on Elections and Presidents' Day

Word of the Day...President

Presidential Seal

If I Were President

Let's Make Words...President

Let Me Tell You About a President

Graphic Organizers for gathering facts

Presidents' Day by Anne Rockwell... 3 activities to complete following reading the story (Who Am I?, Mount Rushmore, Room for One More)

My Teacher For President by Kay Winters... 3 activities to complete to follow connecting a teacher's duties to that of the President

Duck For President...activities related to elections

Word Work...ABC Order, Word Search, Contractions

Presidential Research Activities to support gathering information and following with a report on the President of their choice

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This Interactive Google Slide Resource provides information on the following American Symbols:

White House

Statue of Liberty

Liberty Bell

Flag

Bald Eagle

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Monument

Mount Rushmore

Each slide covers information about the symbol and then an activity for students to interact with about the symbol. The final slide has students pick their favorite symbol and then share why.

There is also a word work slide with syllables and a word study on liberty.

Students interact using "click and drag" as well as typing.