Here are some free downloads for you that I created. There isn’t much yet, but I will add to it from time to time.
Right click on file name (in bold red letters) and choose “save target as”. Choose the location where you want the file to go and click “save.”
MATH
SUBTRACTION RHYME mini-poster I made with a poem provided by Cindy von Tresckow, via Tracey Desrochers (thanks ladies!) Cindy’s daughter learned this in public school. I am using it to help my boy remember how to handle regrouping in subtraction.
5 A Day Math Worksheet (for use with “Math on the Level”) with number line at the top. Since this is in MS Word format, you can type problems in large size font directly on the form before printing, or cut out and glue problems and images from workbooks or online worksheets that you have printed. I like to do the latter for fractions, for example.
FILE FLOLDER GAMES FOR GRADES 2-4 Appropriate file folder games tend to become less available as your child grows past first grade. But they are still effective alternatives to often boring workbook pages and can provide a fun way to practice or drill. And if you have a child like mine whose problems with handwriting interfere severely with any activity requiring writing (and workbooks don’t work well in a printer or even a typewriter) then it becomes a real deterrant to learning other things. As a result, I gather or make all the aids to learning that I can which do not require writing in order to learn something else. I do not want his body and brain engaged in a struggle with handwriting when he needs to be learning math or grammar, for example. Here are a few of my own created solutions to this problem. By using velcro-type adhesive dots or library pockets (packets available at the Dollar Tree Store), and colored file folders, you can create reusable hands-on games for learning. Laminate or not, as you wish. Feel free to add to or modify these games for your use.
LANGUAGE ARTS
ALPHA CEREALS –Arrange the cereal boxes on the shelves in alphabetical order
DICTIONARY PRACTICE– What would you do with a/an… Eat it, wear it, cage it, or plant it?
SENTENCE DEMOLITION – (Parts of Speech) Cut apart the sentence word bricks and place in the correct pick-up truck (library envelope) for re-cycling. Also can be used to build sentences and/or practice punctuation.
FACT OR OPINION – Sort the sentences on the crayons into the right crayon box and tell the difference between fact and opinion.
These are wonderful! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing! Do you have anymore? I am trying to get some file folder games for our HSing this year. My first year to step out! With a 5th grader, 2nd grader and 3-yr-old. We are definitely taking the “unschooling” approach, especially for our oldest who has been in Pub.S for 5 years. I found you from MOTL. Thank you again for sharing so much! I’m lurking your blog. Hope that is OK!
Leslie
Welcome! Glad you both find these useful. I haven’t designed any more yet, but have purchased some file folder games books. My 9 yo loves them. Lurk away, Leslie, but comments are always welcome. Good luck in your first year and happy homeschooling!
Thanks so much, these sheets will help! I just started MOTL after reading your review. I think it will work well for us. I’m still trying to figure it all out and just joined the yahoo.group. I enjoy your blog, thanks again!
Rachael