Early Writing Literacy Toolbox by Jennifer Michele Bottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw 1st Grade Early Writing Literacy Toolbox Created By: Jennifer Bottini en-us 2019-07-20 03:08:01 UTC 2025-11-22 23:21:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Long and Short Vowel Sort Game jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757589 Allows the children to sort images into grocery basket by long or short vowels]]> 2019-07-20 17:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757589 Blending Sounds Photoshoot jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757662 Allows the student to take a picture of the words that make sounds.]]> 2019-07-20 17:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757662 Blending Sounds Spelling Game jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757741 Kids must listen to the sounds each letter makes, and blend them together to make CVC words. ]]> 2019-07-20 17:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757741 Beginning Consonant Blends jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757791 Helps review students’ phonological awareness skills by having them practice hearing blends. This multiple-choice, fill-in-the-bubble worksheet asks students to identify objects like grapes and bread by their name. ]]> 2019-07-20 17:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757791 Sight Words Demolition Bingo! jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757848 Help Roly and Floyd demolish a building by identifying words in this sight word bingo game. The more words they find, the faster the building will fall!]]> 2019-07-20 17:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371757848 Sight Word Hopper! jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371758007 Learning sight words means connecting their sound with their spelling. Sight words are common words that don't follow conventional phonics patterns and cannot be visually represented. Therefore, readers need to know them "by sight." ]]> 2019-07-20 17:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371758007 Foundations for Early Writing Skill Development jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371758738 2019-07-20 18:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371758738 Why Early Writing and Pre-Writing Skills Are Essential jenniferbottini https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371758772 2019-07-20 18:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371758772 Sentence Builder App mrs_washi24 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371768764 Students can learn how to create descriptive sentences and can pick up some important grammar knowledge in the process.
Standard: L.1.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
]]> 2019-07-21 00:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371768764 Prewriting Questions mrs_washi24 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371769032 Help first graders build strong writing skills with a prewrite.
Website for More Info: https://www.readingrockets.org/looking-at-writing/first-grade]]> 2019-07-21 00:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371769032 Student Self Assessment: 6-Traits "Post-It" Note Template mrs_washi24 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371769293 Many teachers ask students to read over what they've written before it's considered finished. It's often helpful to provide students with a basic checklist to use as they review their work. This student checklist is based on the 6-Trait writing. The items are written using kid-friendly terms.
Website for More Info:
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/writing-assessment
]]> 2019-07-21 00:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371769293 CCSS. ELA-Writing mrs_washi24 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371769575 Quick Reference of California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts: Writing - 1st Grade. ]]> 2019-07-21 01:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371769575 The gifts that ELLs bring to school mrs_washi24 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371772810 Do you have the right perspective of English Language Learners?

https://www.colorincolorado.org/ell-strategies-best-practices]]> 2019-07-21 03:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/371772810 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096317 2019-07-24 01:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096317 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096511 2019-07-24 01:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096511 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096652 2019-07-24 01:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096652 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096850 2019-07-24 01:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372096850 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372097128 2019-07-24 01:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372097128 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372098767 2019-07-24 01:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372098767 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372100602 2019-07-24 01:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372100602 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372101447 2019-07-24 01:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372101447 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372101925 2019-07-24 01:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372101925 stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372102865 2019-07-24 02:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372102865 Rubistar stephee125 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372103197 Rubistar is a tool that helps Teachers create Rubrics.]]> 2019-07-24 02:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372103197 Sight Words Balloon Pop s_thomason https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372107482 Help Floyd reach the top of the building by listening to the sight words and connecting it with the correct written word.]]> 2019-07-24 02:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372107482 All About Me Writing Activity s_thomason https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372110902 Have students illustrate a picture of their self and write sentences as you guide them asking questions.]]> 2019-07-24 02:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372110902 Informal Reading and Writing Assessment Ideas s_thomason https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372115663 Teachers must use informal assessments to assure lessons are effective for students learning. Informal assessments can help teachers assess students progress without taking up a lot of time.]]> 2019-07-24 03:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372115663 Supporting English Language Learners in Reading and Writing s_thomason https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372116716 How can we address and support ELL students and their specific needs in language/ literacy development?]]> 2019-07-24 03:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372116716 Blends & Digraphs mgardner28 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372339102 Students will be able to work on their "sn," "bl," "cr," "st," and many more digraphs which can be troublesome and frustrating for younger children. However, a fellow educator created this awesome and fun packet to ease the frustration. Using cute graphics and  everyday words, students can match, write, circle, cut, and paste their way to success with digraphs and blends. Happy writing! ]]> 2019-07-26 02:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372339102 Describing a Character in a Story mgardner28 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372339732 Books have wonderful vocabulary for early readers to hear, practice, and use. Having students use rich and expressive vocabulary words in their writing will not only increase their writing and reading skills, but also increase their language skills. Creating a funny story with an assortment of vocabulary words makes a rainy day fun and less chaotic for both the teacher and the students. ]]> 2019-07-26 02:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372339732 Noun, Verb, & Adjective Sort mgardner28 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372340558 While this does say "for 2nd grade," this can be used for the 1st graders who are more advanced and often get through their work quicker than their classmates. Children whose brains need more challenge can focus are sorting these words into piles labeled "nouns," "verbs," and "adjectives." If this activity is a little too advanced even for them, simply give them only half of the words until they have mastered those words than gradually add more words.]]> 2019-07-26 02:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372340558 Response To Intervention mgardner28 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372341175 This Reading Interventions Menu provides guidelines for students writing. This tool gives examples of how teachers can help a struggling student with rhyming, letter recognition, fluency, vocabulary, self-monitoring, and goals. Students can often become overwhelmed when they see all of the learning expected of them, but when a teacher takes the time to break down the learning into manageable steps, the student realizes he/she is capable of reaching each goal. ]]> 2019-07-26 02:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372341175 Handwriting Practice mgardner28 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372343241 Grasping a pencil and writing letters while staying on the lines can be and often is difficult for young children. However, there are wonderful sites available to make handwriting as painless as possible. This site offers handwriting practice in 4 different font styles, including cursive (for the more advanced and adventurous 1st grader). This site is even more amazing because it adds "dots" to the lines so the students know where to start and end their letters when writing. ]]> 2019-07-26 02:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372343241 Kahoot! mgardner28 https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372350965 Want to make a rainy day fun and educational? KAHOOT! allows teachers to create their own educational trivia games. This is perfect for spelling words, vocabulary, sight words, or even ice breakers with students' names or favorite colors (or numerous other awesome ideas). ]]> 2019-07-26 03:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferbottini/dpfrb85543mw/wish/372350965