Alien Invasion!
I've been talking about fact and opinion all week with my wonderful kiddos! We also discussed symmetry this week in Math. I decided to let my students create their own fact and opinion symmetrical aliens. I gave them each a sheet of white construction paper. They folded it and cut out their own alien. They painted half and then "smooshed" it back together. We did all of that yesterday... while I was being observed for my 2nd year teacher stuff. YIKES! The kids loved it though and they came up with some fantastic things.
Today, I gave them fact strips to add to the left side of their paper and 3 classmates added opinions to each student's alien. They turned out cute... and of course, I had to make a spaceship for the hallway. It says "Caution! Fact and Opinion Symmetrical Aliens have Invaded Miss Long's Class!"
Here's a picture....
Pretty excited about the way it turned out.... and that my spaceship didnt' turn out to look like a pancake with legs. :)
Smiles and Snapshots,
Courtney
That's a cute idea! And it'strue...the spaceship does not look like a pancake with legs. :] I'm always too freaked out to use paint in my classroom. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I don't have a sink or running water in my trailer. How did the observation go?
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My observation went well! I made sure to send her a picture of the final product in the hallway
DeleteLove this idea! I just gave you an award. Please come and get it.
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The Best Endings
Thank you! I'll make sure to link back to you in my post! :)
DeleteCute idea! I am your newest follower! Welcome to blog land.
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Swinging Through Second Grade
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I love this idea! I just might have to use it in my 2nd grade classroom next year! Welcome to blogging. I am also a 2nd year 2nd grade teacher and new to blogging. I am your newest follower and would love to get your thoughts on my blog! Keep up the good work.
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