So last week, as I was
shopping for some school supplies with my little munchkin, she came up to me
with a Toy Story photo album that she wanted. It was only $2, so I said “why
not?”
I have been thinking of fun and
creative ways to make little flip books for her- or something of that sort.
When she handed me the
photo album, a little light bulb went out in my head. =)
Here is what I created
when I got home, after making some flashcards on my computer with fun clip art.
I made her an ABC Photo
Album! =)
For the first few days
she carried it with her everywhere! She and I both like the portability of it
and she likes to flip through all the pages.
While I am not a big
fan of using flashcards to directly teach and have children memorize things, I
do have them out for my little munchkin and my preschool children to explore as they wish.
I am not sure about
you, but most of the time, this is how the flashcards usually end up, both at
home and in the classroom.
It is a bit annoying
actually!
But since I made the
ABC photo album, she has been showing an increased interest in letters, which makes
this Teacher Momma proud! =)
It is cute, easy to
make and portable.
She loves it… and so I will definitely be making one or two for my classroom.
I proceeded
to find other ways to use the (store bought) flashcards that I have in my
house.
1) Hole punch a set and
insert a small ring binder to make them portable.
2) Cut them in halves to
make puzzles.
I figure that if she
gets a kick out of the new ways to explore flashcards, then my preschoolers are
sure be the same way.
I am currently thinking
of other new ways to use flashcards (homemade or store bought) in my classroom
this year.
How do you utilize
flashcards in a fun, hands-on way in your classroom??
Please share any ideas
that you have! =)
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