Whiteboard markers... with a difference!

It's been so crazy lately at work and other things but I wanted to do a quick post tonight to show off something really cool!

Last year we used mini whiteboards during our warm ups to check for understanding. But the kids kept using tissues every session and needless to say we used way too many tissues! I tried to think of better ways of erasing their boards than tissues. Then I came across something on Pinterest.

Here is my first attempt at whiteboard markers with 'erasers' (pom poms) attached (with a hot glue gun). They work brilliantly! The kids love the funky colours! The only problem is after a few uses they aren't as bright and vibrant colours of course. But that's ok - they function as intended!

Here's a picture so you see what I mean.

Stay tuned - a few entries coming over the next few days! For now, keep exploring and learning!

Author's Purpose - It's as easy as PIE!

So, one of the things we have focussed on in our literacy sessions is Comprehension Strategies. One such strategy is Understanding Author's Purpose! I was trying to come up with a creative way to display this strategy. So, what do I do? I search Pinterest!!! I love Pinterest! It has the BEST ideas! So I found one and my students loved creating this PIE for display and now they link Author's Purpose to PIE and they can easily remember the 3 major purposes! Persuade, Inform and Entertain!

Have a look at their PIE's!

                                      

Next week we are focussing on Understanding Words in Context. So stay tuned to see how we represent and display our interesting new words and vocabulary! Keep learning!