- will be used to sit on & store items for small group work - looking for six (no pink please) - can be found at Target or Walmart for $17 - Kohls and Big Lots have them for under $20 too!
Classroom Magazine Subscriptions
- Some possible subscription ideas: Kids Discover, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Cricket Magazine, Ranger Rick, Highlights, US Kids: Jack and Jill, Zoobooks, etc.
Brightly Colored Copy Paper
- brightly colored paper and/or card stock
Large Chart Paper
- used to record and organize our thinking - displays our current objectives and work samples - can be used for all subject areas!
Classroom Digital Camera
- Used by both the students and the teacher in the classroom. - Used to capture daily classroom interactions and learning -- management boards, activities, projects, work samples, celebrations - Allows for quick transfer to classroom website, SMART board, etc. - Provides students with the technology to track their own academic growth via portfolios.
Recess Items
Possible Items: - basketball, soccer ball, football, kick ball, jump ropes, etc.
Emergency Snacks
Sharpie Chart Markers (No Bleed Through!)
- GREAT for use with Chart paper for students and teacher - Ensures markers don't bleed through onto other classroom surfaces
Printer Ink Cartridges
- We need the following ink cartridges for our classroom printer: Canon MP-210 (Color and Black Ink)
I have many old cartridges that can be refilled!
Scotch 3M Masking Tape
- Used for classroom displays and hallway displays - Wide Scotch 3M masking tape works best!
Used Books
- I am always looking for ways to improve and increase my classroom library!
Gift Cards for Classroom
Please consider donating a gift card to one of the following locations: - Stones Education Store - Book Stores (new or used book stores) - Arts and Craft Supply Stores (Michaels, etc.) - Scholastic (book orders, teacher store, etc.) - Target or Walmart (small classroom furniture, supplies, etc.)
Class Store Items
- The students will participate in a classroom economy. - Each month they will have the opportunity to spend their hard earned "Combs Cash" at our classroom store. - We are looking for items for the classroom store baskets.
-- dollar store items -- oriental trading items -- small gently used toys, games, etc. from home -- snacks or candy
Math Games
- Games to practice fluency, accuracy and understanding of math skills - Sharpens critical thinking, strategies and problem-solving - Possible Games: Learning Well: Math Noodlers Learning Resources: Totally Tut Math Operations Game Auntie Pasta's Fraction Game Step Right Up - Estimation & Probability Game Learning Well: Munchroom Math (Grades 2-3) Make-A-Monster Math Test Prep Game - Grade 3
Literacy Games
- Games to improve decoding of words and overall reading comprehension - Increases vocabulary, fluency, and reading stragies. - Allows students to practice grammar and language conventions. - Provides opportunities for students to apply elements of fiction and nonfiction.
- Possible Games Hidden Hints: Context Clues Reading Comprehension Game Bananagrams Learning Well: Word Family Fiesta Name That Word! Vocabulary Game Learning Well: Reading Between the Lines: Fantasy Land (Red Level) Learning Well: Vocabulary Building Star Words Game (Red or Blue Level) Learning Well: Race to Read Learning Well: Cause and Effect: Alpine Adventure (Red Level)
Poetry Books
- Any type of children's poetry book - Will be used during Reader's and Writer's Workshops - I'm looking to increase the number of poetry books in our class library
Volunteers!
- I am so greatful for parent volunteers in our classroom family!