It’s back to school season and you know what that means! A mad scramble to get everything ready for that first week of school. What to prioritize – engagement? Classroom management? Just try to hold onto your sanity?
Check out my latest bulletin board for a little inspo! And yes, I did plan my entire week around this bulletin board idea, it was just too sweet to resist!
What activities do we exactly have planned to go along with this s’mores board? Well, since you asked…
How-to Writing
- We’ll be starting the year off with how-to writing.
- First, select your mentor text. We are starting with Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping. My 6 year old loves this series!
- Draw an anchor chart checklist.
- Compile a list together of all the things you are experts in, then select one and demonstrate how to fill out a graphic organizer using the checklist.
Make S’mores
- You knew this was coming!
- Ask the class if they know what a s’more is?
- Bring out the supplies and follow your students’ step-by-step directions for building a s’more. This could turn out hilarious!
Sequencing
- After observing the sample s’more and noting anything that should be changed, it’s their turn to sequence.
- We’ll be sequencing the steps to make a s’more using this differentiated activity but you can use any resources you like!
After we’re done these activities we’ll move deeper into how-to writing, and discuss other types of procedures, like recipes and directed drawings.
Are you looking for more hands-on learning ideas?