If you’re looking for a little novelty to spice up your Guided Reading
rotations or whole group activities, these cards may help add a little
extra pizzazz! Although they aren’t used on a daily basis, the cards
are great for mixing things up a bit while sharing out in class. The
kids really enjoy having some choice in who participates next, and they
enjoy raising their hands when the criteria fits them so that they can
share an answer or read next. Essentially, I always begin by choosing
one card and picking a child who fits that criteria to model how it
works. Then it’s just like dominoes. Each kid chooses the next person.
There are a few “Wild Card” cards to allow kids to pick whoever,
especially after I prompt them to pick friends that have not been picked
yet. I particularly enjoy using these cards in the first few weeks of
school to get to know each other better and throw in a little bit of
novelty. Use them how you see fit! I’ve just upgraded from my old construction paper & index card prototypes, and I’m loving the new digital look! If you’re interested in the 20 page crystal clear file, you can check it out at my TpT store HERE!
Andi says
Those are so cute! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Nina says
What a cute idea! I love it!!
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Teacher Tam says
What a cute idea!
Hope King says
Love! You ALWAYS have the best ideas so in response to your question posed on my blog…YES, we can be friends! HA! 🙂
Ms. Nicole's Class says
This is such a cute idea! I can't wait to purchase!
Christie says
These are AdoRaBlE! My theme is jungle this year so…they are perfect! (I love your blog-it is so cute!)
Christie 🙂
First Grade Fever
newmanm says
I love these! It is a great way to be more versatile about picking groups!! And they match my safari themed centers!