I have found that my elementary students need a little bit of structure and accountability during their Makerspace time in my elementary library. Thus, this kit addresses that need by giving them a structure via a Mission sheet that they guides them, gives them time limits (set by you), and assesses their group work with a rubric. This Makerspace Bundle has the printables you need for a Poetry Performance Green Screen Makerspace Center in which students create a video by performing their own poem or one of their choice in front of the green screen. In a nutshell, students use the Mission Log sheet to guide them through the process of procuring, practicing, and performing their poem in front of the green screen. The student instruction handouts help them to figure out how to produce their videos independently without you needing to hold their hand every step of the way. Finally, they write a review statement, fill out a rubric on their individual performances with you, and share their video. The technology I use in this kit includes a green screen and an iPad with the DoInk (TM) Green Screen app (a minimal fee in the iTunes store). A lot of the resources come in an editable format so that you can make them your own depending on your environment and needs. 1. Materials list 2. Poetry Mission Log - This is a Step-by-Step Instruction Sheet for the students to follow at the center. It follows the Plan, Do, Review format. There are two versions that differ in the type of Review you'd like to have your students do. I've included both as a PDF and as Editable Excel documents should you need to make changes to fit your situation. 3. 2 Page How to Make Your Video Handout for students (PDF and editable PPT file) 4. Poetry Performance I Can Poster 5. Finding a Poem Poster (PDF & Editable PPT file) 6. Makerspace Rubric (PDF & editable versions) I created this rubric as a way to hold students accountable for their time. It includes the goals of: staying on task, being responsible, producing quality work, working cooperatively, and cleaning up. Again, I've included an editable Excel file should you wish to make changes. 7. Poetry Performance Rubric - Easily gives you a grade by scoring posture, volume, speed, expression and memorization. (PDF & editable Excel file)

These 20 Buddy Reading Task Cards cover the basic parts of a story that you would want your students to know as well as some interesting discussion starters for them. This file includes: 1. 20 Task Cards 2. Task Check Off Cards 3. Cover Cards 4. Blank Task Cards for you to add additional questions I made the Task Check Off cards real simple since the tasks require talking, not writing. You can photocopy them for one time use with pencil or print & laminate them to reuse with Vis-a-Vis markers.

Get 2 Word Searches in this bundle and differentiate for the levels of students in your classroom. This pack includes 2 levels of word search to celebrate the New Year! Both come in reproducible friendly B&W that the students can color in and write their New Year's Resolution on after they finish the puzzle! #1 The Easy version has words only horizontally or vertically. #2 The Hard version has words in ANY direction!

I have used Stop Motion animation with my Kindergarten and 1st graders over the past few years in the Media Center. In this presentation, you will find step-by-step directions on how to teach your students how to use an iPad and the iMotion HD app to create stop motion animation movies. I share how to make this work and the tips I learned along the way - from planning to presenting so that you can hit the ground running. 15 slides

Get 2 Word Searches in this bundle and differentiate for the levels of students in your classroom. This pack includes 2 levels of word search to review the months of the year. Both are in reproducible friendly Black and White that the students can color in during or after they finish the puzzle! #1 The Easy version has words only horizontally or vertically. #2 The Hard version has words in ANY direction! Comes with Answer Keys.

This is a Newsletter Template that I made for my Media Center, but is editable for any teacher. (PowerPoint file). You can add your own text and change the font to your liking. The elementary children clip art and lines are not editable.

Leap Day Writing Paper with 3 types of writing lines to meet the needs of your students.

You are purchasing 2 figurative language games ready to print. These are a fun way to reinforce the literary device concepts and vocabulary! Perfect for a Center activity since it is self-checking! Game #1: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole Game #2: puns, alliteration, idiom, onomatopoeia For each game, there are 8 game cards for each concept, 32 total. Each card has a color graphic on it that matches a box on the Answer Board. After a student states which literary device is being used, he places it on the Answer Board on top of the matching clip art. If the answer was correct, he gets to color in a square on the reproducible Game Board. Play goes back and forth until one student gets 4 In a Row colored. It's easy to do variations of the game just like BINGO. Players can agree that they will get 5 in a row, or 4 in the shape of a stamp to win. You will want to print these games ahead of time as a bit of preparation is needed. You will have to cut out the game cards and glue the 3 page answer board together. You can photocopy the game board or mount it on construction paper and laminate it to use with vis a vis markers over and over again.

**Here are ready-to-go poster or graphic organizers for your students to research desert animals. Includes posters for the following desert animals: jackals, bighorn sheep, vultures, scorpions, roadrunners, rattlesnakes, kangaroo rats, javelinas, coyotes, camels, collared lizards, armadillos. ** *It also includes 2 additional Generic Sheets to use with any additional animals. * Animal Research Poster Activity Sheets 8.5" x 11" Includes 4 Versions (14 pages each): Version 1: U.S. Spelling with Sources box. Version 2: U.S. Spelling without Sources box. Version 3: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling with Sources box. Version 4: UK/CAN/AUS Spelling without Sources box. Information asked for: What the animal looks like. Habitat Diet Interesting Facts Sources Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.

These Number 0-20 Dabber Activity worksheets are a great way to help your students learn their numbers and practice their fine motor, counting, one-to-one recognition, vocabulary and letter recognition. Students use the BINGO Dauber, or dot markers, to press down on each circle just like BINGO players do. I use these Mark a Dot activity sheets as a Center in my classroom for when the theme fits and it is always a hit! Alternatively, if you do not have BINGO daubers, you can use manipulatives to cover the dots like pom poms and stickers (garage sale circle stickers are fun). Or even let those little fingers dip into paint!! This includes Numbers 0-20. Please click on the Preview to look at all the numbers.

Here are 6 activity sheets to print and use after you’ve read The HALLO-WiENER, by Dav Pilkey, to your students. (Book not included.) 1. Comprehension Sheet - This sheet asks students to draw and write about their favorite part and answer some questions related to story. B&W reproducible. Answer Key included. 2. Story Map #1 - Students use words and/or pictures to fill in the characters, setting, problem and solution of the story. 3. Story Map #2 - Students use words and/or pictures to fill in the characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, and moral of the story. 4. Design a Costume Activity Sheet - Students design and write about a costume they would like to wear. B&W Bonus Roll and Talk Activities! 1. Roll and Talk - Option #1 is basic story element questions. In groups, students roll a die and answer the question on this sheet that goes with that number. In Color and B&W. 2. Roll and Talk - Option #2 has other kinds of questions. In groups, students roll a die and answer the question on this sheet that goes with that number. In Color and B&W. Great activities to Print and Go or for a Substitute!

This Winter Word Search is Hard. The 40 Winter related words are hidden across, down, backwards, and diagonally. Great for Grades 5 to Adult! Color version, print-friendly B&W version and Answer Key included.

This a Ready to Go Las Posadas EASY Word Search. Words are horizontal and vertical (forward direction only) in an all uppercase puzzle. Words include: angels, atole, gifts, stars, music, Mexico, tradition, fiesta, holiday, pinata, donkey, shepherds, Nativity, Mary, Joseph, Las Posadas, December, Latin America, poinsettias and tamales. Full Color B&W reproducible Answer Key

Have your students write Acrostic or Haiku poetry with these Spring Earth Day themed poetry activity sheets. Great for your Writing and Literacy Centers, Early Finishers and Substitute packets. A generic sheet for each type of poetry is included to expand the possibilities! Includes 5 pages: EARTH DAY Acrostic RECYCLING Acrostic Choose a Topic Earth Day Acrostic Recycle Haiku Earth Day Haiku Permission for Clip Art Usage per Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T

This is a Hard Earth Day Word Search. Words are in vertical and horizontal (frontwards and backwards). They are also diagonal from the left down to the right only in an all uppercase puzzle. Words include: April, air, bags, cans, glass, reuse, clean, trees, paper, water, plants, protect, energy, plastic, trash, recycle, habitat, planet, bottles, reduce, Earth Day, resources, pollution, conserve and compost. Includes: ☑ Color version ☑ Print-friendly B&W version ☑ Answer Key

A fun, printable, difficult word search to go with Character Traits. The words are hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and backwards! Words include: responsibility, self-discipline, caring, respectful, fairness, trustworthy, perseverance, patience, citizenship, resourceful, honest, manners, compassion, courage, reliable and kindness. Includes: Color version Print-friendly B&W version Answer Key

Computer Parts words hidden in this Easy Word Search. Words can be found vertically and horizontally. NO backwards or diagonal words. In full color as well as B&W options. Answer Key included. I have a harder version in my store if you like to differentiate within your classroom.

18 Columbus Day related words hidden in this Hard Word Search. Words horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and even backwards in this all CAPS puzzle. Comes in Full Color for those that like to laminate and reuse. Also in B&W reproducible. This also comes in an easier version for differentiation purposes, available separately in my Teacher Store.

This Make Words kit for the word "snowman" includes options for printing and handing out a reproducible sheet or utilizing this in a Literacy Center. Includes: 1. A standalone reproducible worksheet 2. Make Words Center "I Can" sign 3. An Answer Chart for the center with boxes based on word length. 4. Answer Key for the Answer Chart 4. "Snowman" cut out letters in lower and upper case.

**Here are some activity sheets that you can pick and choose from for your Book Care unit. ** These are pirate and treasure themed as I needed some activities to go along with my read aloud of the book Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies by Carolyn Crimi (book not included). This includes 12 pages. “I Treasure Books” Activity. Students draw a picture of a way they take care of books and color the illustration. – 2 pages (one boy and one girl pirate themed) “Books are Treasure” Activity. Students draw a cover for their favorite book and make sure to add the title and author. – 1 page Bookshelf “Book Rules” Activity. Students write four important book care rules. – 2 pages – 1 with writing lines and one without. YOUR Writing Prompt/Coloring/Writing Activity – Students color the top portion and write a sentence or two below it. You choose what you want them to write about. – 2 pages (one boy and one girl pirate themed) “How to Take Care of a Book” Activity – Students use first, next, then and last to explain how to take care of a book. – 1 sheet Generic writing paper with book clip art. Comes with boxes on top for illustrations and a variety of lines for writing. – 3 sheets “Books are Treasure” bookmarks to color and keep.