Sunday, February 26, 2012

Open Your Eyes and Visualize!

Wow! This past week was FULL of excitement for me. The wonderful Becca over at Jumping Jax Designs installed my blog last Monday. I absolutely LOVE it! She was such a pleasure working with, and I couldn’t be happier! THANK YOU!

Right now we are focusing on one of my FAVORITE reading strategies….VISUALIZING! Visualizing is a blast for students AND the teacher. It’s always fun hearing what they are picturing in their minds, and seeing their illustrations.

Here’s a little anchor chart I created as a way to introduce the definition of visualizing:

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You can find my Common Core aligned unit on Visualizing at my TPT store below:

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A large focus of the unit is on using your five senses to visualize. In the pack, you’ll find many great graphic organizers that can be used for any different age groups. Some of the activities are specific to certain texts, including:

 

and my FAVORITE (if you have not read this book…YOU MUST!)…

 

Enjoy your Sunday! Have a wonderful eek.

18 comments:

  1. Love your new look and congrats on your award! Your anchor chart is FAB, too!!
    Jennifer

    First Grade Blue SKies

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  2. Lyndsey your blog looks awesome! Thanks for the nomination!
    Shawna
    The Picture Book Teacher's Edition

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  3. Congrats on your award. She also gave me the same award and it really filled my bubble! I'm your newest follower and I like what I see so far. You can check out my blog if you'd like to see some of my freebies I'm offering.

    Patty

    Second In Line

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  4. Congrats on the award! Thanks for checking out my blog! You have great ideas and I can't wait to read future posts. BTW, I love your blog makeover, it's super cute!

    Andrea
    Cheers to School

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  5. Your blog looks great Lyndsey! Congrats!

    Tarra
    www.chalkboardchitchat.blogspot.com

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  6. Lyndsey - You are so talented. I love your packs you make. I need to learn how to do all that. Your anchor chart is amazing -- you are a little artist! I also love your new blog look. Way to go my friend. :o)
    Vicky
    http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher-of-the-day/vicky-moore.shtml

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  7. Love the poster and an hot chart! I will have to copy for my room thanks! Glad you linked up.

    Ms. M

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  8. I love love love visualizing! It's so much fun and opens up the creative mind! Cute packet!! I'm your newest follower! So glad I found your cute blog and ideas!

    Nicole
    Rowdy in Room 300

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  9. I wish I could draw like that! Well done. I love teaching visualization. Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers,
    Kate

    Innovate, Create and Relate

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  10. I forgot to say, I am your newest follower!

    Cheers,
    Kate

    Innovate, Create and Relate

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  11. Great suggestions! I will definitely be sharing this on www.thegrade3teacher.com . Thanks!

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