I have been asked where I get my word family songs and poems. I have a few favorite sources. My favorite-favorite (awkward expression) is from Scholastic
This has been the best investment EVER! I was not blessed the the gift of a beautiful singing voice, so the CD is a life saver. BONUS: The songs are so cute (not annoying) and catchy. Yes, I find myself singing them ALL. THE. TIME!
I don't think the print is big enough in the flip chart, so I rewrite them on my chart paper.
Chart Example
We use the high-lighter tape to look for the word family words (I don't have a photo of this...so I hope you know what I mean)
Chart Example
We use the high-lighter tape to look for the word family words (I don't have a photo of this...so I hope you know what I mean)
These go into my students poetry notebook. The students circle all the words they can find from that word family. Then they illustrate the poem...CUTE! Here is your FREEBIE:
Word Family Sing-Along Student Copies
Since the flip chart has only 25 word families... I have to find other sources. Here is one that I like.

Word Family Poems








I'm looking at your picture of the at song and beneath you have spaces to hang student work....what are you using and how did you assemble it. I love the idea because I need more places to display student work.
ReplyDeleteMrs. A,
ReplyDeleteThis is where I hang my student's published writing. You may get a better view if you look at my 1/25/11 post "Writer's Workshop". These are super simple to assemble. The backing is just a laminated piece of construction paper. I attach a 3M command strip to the wall. I then use a binder clip to add and change the student work.
Those command strips are amazing. Just about the only thing that will stick (and stay)on the block walls.