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I have another Bright Idea to share from my kindergarten classroom! This is a simple trick I use when I review flashcards with my students so I can easily ensure that students are getting practice with the sight words that are most challenging for them. I make all of my classroom flashcards by printing sight words, addition facts, subitizing images and more on shipping labels, then sticking the labels onto index cards. Although this is a good idea, it’s not my BRIGHT idea. This is what my students see when we practice flashcards.
This is what I see.
The back of the flashcards displays the names of students who struggle with recognizing word or fact on the front of the card. If I notice a student struggling with a certain word, I use a pencil to write their name on the back. That way, when we do flashcards, I know who to call on to read the front of the card. I ALWAYS use a pencil to write student names on the back, so I can erase a name as soon as that student masters the sight word or skill on the front.
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I’m a former kindergarten teacher turned work-from-home mom. I still love sharing ideas and resources to make teaching easier, so you can focus on what really matters in the classroom. When I’m not working on the blog, you’ll find me chasing kids around the house with a cold cup of coffee in my hand (some things never change even once you’re out of the classroom!)
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12 Responses
What a great idea! I don’t usually use flashcards. I have all my words in page protectors in a binder, but I might switch to flashcards for this reason alone. 🙂
Amanda
Mrs. Pauley’s Kindergarten
I was just coming over to your blog as I saw your comment on mine!!! I agree, our classrooms would be besties for sure 😉
I love this idea Maria…so simple, yet so smart in tracking progress. I will be doing this for multiplication facts in our class, thank you!!
Maria — you are killing me! I may never leave this computer ever again…..so many great ideas….so little time….. Wondering how those new clothes are working out 😉
Great idea!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
So smart!!!
Simple, and smart- like the best ideas! Thanks for sharing it! 🙂
Jenny
Luckeyfrog’s Lilypad
The best ideas are always the simplest! Love it!
XO
Laura
Peace, Love, and First Grade
Love this idea!
Christina 🙂
Apples, Books, and Crayons
applesbooksandcrayons@gmail.com
Mind, blown…such a simple idea and yet the best idea ever!!! Love it!!
Tiffany
KTeacherTiff
Stinkin’ genius, for crying out loud!!!
Absolutely LOVE!!!
🙂 Lisa
Growing Firsties
What a fantastic way of cutting down on paperwork (which I always seem to misplace!!) and keeping things nice and simple. I love it!!
Lisen 🙂
What a great idea! This is really good for subs too that come in the room!
Linda
Down the Learning Road