End of the Year Luau Celebration

Hello all!  It is Kelsey from Aloha to Second and I am back with a GREAT deal for you!

I wanted to wrap up my year in style, so I decided to throw a luau for my students and parents.  This event took lots of planning to prepare for the big party.  So, I made this fun packet just for YOU!  All you have to do is print, copy, and GO!  This is a super fun packet that includes everything you need for your luau celebration.

This packet starts with a letter to parents and family members inviting them to your party.  All you have to do is pencil in the date and time you choose.  Don't forget to add the RSVP date!  I also made it easy for my OCD friends that like all the papers to be typed in nice font - there are editable pages for you!  Pages that can be edited are made available and all you have to do is add a text box in PowerPoint and you are good to go!

Once you've sent home your invitation, you have some things to get done with your students before your guests arrive.

First, I make a timeline with my kids that shows all the fun things we did and all the things we learned throughout the year!  The kids loved this, and I always forget how much we do in just one year!  The packet also includes timeline worksheets that students can fill out independently.  There are headings for the large timeline sheet included, as well. 

I also post our timeline on the wall so when our guests come they can read it!

Then, I get things together for a photo booth.  This packet includes some props to use, and I also got on Oriental Trading to purchase a few more fun props - like sunglasses and hula skirts!

I have my students create a fun pineapple placemat because anything with their handprints is adorable.  This is also a great keepsake!

Students practice their fine motor skills by ripping paper and create a modge podge flower.  They loved this, and I enjoy using them as centerpieces for the party!

I have also included a fun end of the year writing prompt and a craft to go with it!  Students can write about what they plan to do in the summer or what they look forward to in the next school year.  Then, they create flip flops to go with the prompt.  

"I'm Flip Floppin' into _______ Grade"

or

"I'm Flip Floppin' into Summer Break!"

There is a how to with pictures to help you see how to make the flip flops!

Students write their parents a thank you note for all their help during the school year.  Then, they make a fun bucket craft to place their writing on. Parents always love this!

Students make their parents a sweet little magnet they can stick on their refrigerator.  There are templates included in the packet, and all you need is foam and magnets to glue to the back of them using a hot glue gun.  I let the students decorate the magnets using markers.

There is a literacy and math game included within the pack.  During the big Luau, students can play a fun literacy game where they roll a dice to answer certain questions for fiction and nonfiction books.  They will read the book first and then answer the questions.  There are recording sheets available as well.  

For the math game, there are number cards and students can either practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  They pull two cards from the pile.  If they answer correctly, then they can place a luau character on the game board.  Once they have 5 pieces in a row, they win!

The students loved all of these activities and the parents loved all the keepsakes.  I had a lot of fun making this and completing it with my students.  I am looking forward to using this again next year - it was definitely a hit!

Be sure to snag your dollar deal here.  You won't want to miss it!  You can use this fun activity next year with your class!

Thanks for stopping by!  Aloha!

June Math Mats by Proud to be Primary

Hi everyone! It's Elyse from Proud to be Primary. 

I'm excited to be back sharing another month of Math Mats with you!

Math Mats for June is a great year end review of math skills covered for the year. Even if school is ending, this makes a great end of the year packet to send home to avoid that math slide (regression of math skills)!

I created Math Mats so that I had something to give my students to practice the math concepts that we needed to know on a daily basis. I wanted each page of this resource to provide an abundance of learning opportunities, as well as the necessary review that is needed in order for students to retain an understanding of math skills and standards. 

Here is the breakdown of a Math Math.

Each Math Mat is different and each month touches on almost ALL of the Common Core Standards for Math for first grade. It will also work as a math review for second grade and for those in Kindergarten needing a challenge. You can be confident that your students are learning and practicing the necessary skills in math each month!

Math Skills Covered in Math Mats

*Addition word problems
*Subtraction word problems
*Addition math fact practice with fingers, number lines, 10 frames, and pictures, as well as figuring out the missing addends, adding 3 numbers, and whether equations are true or false.
*Subtraction math fact practice with fingers, number lines, 10 frames, and pictures, as well as finding out the missing numbers, subtracting 3 numbers, and whether equations are true or false.
*2D Geometry - draw, identify, and describe shapes
*3D Geometry - identify, describe, and match shapes with real life objects
*Measurement - counting number of units, describing which object is tallest/shortest/longest, and drawing objects that are taller/shorter/longer
*Time to the hour and half hour - add hands on clocks & reading clocks
*Months of the year
*Numbers to 100 - fill in missing numbers and completing number charts
*Write number words to 20
*Place value to 20 - counting and drawing ones and tens blocks 
*Greater and less than
*1/10 more or less
*Number order to 100
*Ordinal numbers to 10
*Tally marks
*Odd/Even
*Skip Counting by 2's, 5's, & 10's - counting groups and using the skip counting patterns
*Graphing - adding data onto graphs and answering questions
*Sorting - counting groups and making a sorting rule
*Patterning - create and complete different types of patterns
*Money - identify and count coins (provided in Canadian on additional pages)

Another reason why I LOVE these mats is the low-prep aspect. They are print and go style printable sheets that lend themselves well to many uses. 

Copy Math Mats on card stock and laminate. You could also put the pages inside a wipe-off cover. Give students a dry erase pen to complete the Math Mat for that day. After they complete a mat, they simply clean it off and give to someone else to complete. They work great for your math center and during your fast finisher time.

You can print Math Mats on seasonal colored paper. You can keep them stored for each month ready to go.

A cover page is provided in each Math Mat pack with the option of creating a booklet for your students. These booklets work great for morning work time or for homework packets to send home with your students each month. Parents would love that!

Do you use Interactive Notebooks? Well, look no further...Math Mats are perfect for your math interactive notebooks! Simply, change your printer settings to print off a smaller, scaled copy of a Math Mat. Follow the steps below!

Math Mats work great in your interactive notebooks during Math Workshop time! 

Another option for keeping Math Mats and other math activities all in one place is to use a three pronged folder. I love using these types of folders because my students can keep them in their book baskets or desks and they are easily accessible when needed. You could make a copy of the monthly Math Mats for each students to place inside their folder and use for morning work and during Math Workshop.

Here is close-up sample of a Math Mat. Each mat has a spot for your students' name and the date. Each Math Mat is clearly represented with the math concept (heading) at the top of each section. The instructions are below the headings and important text is in bold to help students complete the activities. Seasonal graphics and math manipulative graphics are used to clearly represent the problems.

Teacher Recommended

Teachers are using Math Mats in their classrooms and have shared these thoughts and opinions below.

*Dollar Deal + BUNDLE DEAL*

For the next 3 days (May 30, May 31, & June 1), Math Mats for June will be ONLY $1, BUT...

If you LOVE Math Mats, I recommend buying the GROWING Math Mat Bundle. You will receive ALL 10 packs of Math Mats. By purchasing the bundle OVER THE NEXT 3 DAYS ONLY, you receive almost 4 months of Math Mats for FREE! (Right now the bundle includes 4 months: March, April, May, & June)

Each pack will be released the month before and the bundle will be updated and available for you to re-download when they become available. The cover image below shows you the dates of release.

Math Mats for June is available HERE. 

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Graduation Time: Editable Certificates

Hey friends! It's Keri from Enchanted Kinder Garden.

Has the end of the year been as crazy for you all as it has been for me? We only have 7.5 days left and it's SUMMER! I've been prepping for the end and updated some little graduation certificates that I made for my grade level last year. The great thing is that I finally got them uploaded to my store. They are my dollar deal for this month!

For the next three days, you can get this EDITABLE graduation OR certificate of completion resource. You can change the title to suit the needs of what grade you teach. You will also be able to edit all of the text. There are 12 different options to choose from.

Last year, I sent home one similar to the three kids and ALL the parents LOVED them. These are extremely cute to frame as well. This year, I've made one similar to this one below.

For the NEXT three days, you'll be able to get these EDITABLE certificates for only ONE dollar. Make sure you share this post with all your teacher friends!