Monday, March 31, 2014

A is for Alpha Boxes


So excited to be part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge. I am totally pumped and I know that I can do this (I hope).  My goal is to share with you teaching strategies that I have found to be valuable, teaching tips, freebies, amazing children's literature, and basically anything education related. So sit back, relax, and let's get started.


Isn't it weird how we will use a great reading strategy over and over again and then completely forget about it? I haven't used alpha boxes since last school year :( I know! Alpha boxes are a great tool to increase vocabulary, help summarize ideas/concepts, monitor comprehension, and promote student dialogue. This one reading strategy is jam packed with awesomeness. So, I finally used alpha boxes with my students as a review of  what they had learned about the planets. Check out some of their work, still work in progress. Click on the blue letter A to download template for alpha boxes.

 
 


16 comments :

  1. Looking forward to A to Z challenge also. I'm finding some letters are harder then other. I recall my first grade teacher Mrs Jones and her pointer stick point at each letter of the alphabet.
    A is up or soon to be...Coffee is on

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    1. Thanks for visiting. I agree, I am stumped on some of the letters too . Enjoy your coffee!

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  2. Lovely post, So much fun! Alphabets with planets - A nice idea
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  3. I love the Alpha Boxes, it took me back to school. Thank you for the post, interesting and fun blog space :)

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    1. Thank you! I love that you were able to reminisce awhile. Please visit us again.

      Martha and Wendie

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  4. These are a great idea. I used to be a teacher many, many years ago and these would have been great fun!

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    1. Oh- I loved your post on dog food. My three super loves are my pooches. So finding your blog is a perfect way to learn more on keeping them healthy.

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  5. Love your blog! Your colors that you used are beautiful!!
    Happy A to Z!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  6. Loved your blog! So peppy and colourful! I have never done alpha boxes before with my 4 year old :-(

    But, better late than never! :-)

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  7. I'd like to do an alpha box myself - increase my own vocabulary as an adult! What a fantastic tool for kids. I would have loved this when I was young too.

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  8. This is Tania from Creative Preschool Time. Thank you for visiting my site during A day. I've been having some issues with my comments on the site, but received an email to alert me. I hope you enjoy the A to Z challenge. Love your alpha boxes idea. See you around the alphabet!

    Tania Cowling
    http://creativepreschooltime.blogspot.com

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  9. I have not seen alpha boxes like this before, love it! And so many different grade levels could do these too! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Looks like a great way for kids to be creative while reinforcing the learning material. Happy A to Z blogging!

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    1. Mary your doggies are super duper adorable. Oh em gee! Adorable.

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  11. Happy A to Z. Love your idea. Good tips for playing with my grandson :)

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  12. This is great. All of your fun teaching ideas make me wish I had someone to teach lol!

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