Can you see it sitting on its side? Then create the face of the alligator/crocodile out of fun foam. Ohhh....it's a cutie!
Now, what can you do with it?
These pictures show using it for letter/sound identification . Basically a child pulls out a letter and says the name of the letter or the sound it makes. I can think of a million and one things to use this little darling for....
How about.....
1. practice reading word wall words
2. number identification or addition/subtraction facts
3. deciding who will be the leader of the day or some other job
4. choosing a name to answer a question during read aloud or other time
5. pull a little toy (from Lakeshore Learning) and kids tell which sound/letter it begins with or name another word that begins like it
6. pull a little toy or picture card and segment
These are activities I can think of just off the top of my head. I'm sure there are even better uses.....
I saw this a while back on Pinterest and thought it was cute, too. I don't have a dishwasher, so I thought I might just find another type of container. Then, the other day, I was cleaning up my cabinets at school and realized I had 5 empty baby wipe containers in there. I recently posted that I needed ideas for them, but I think now I have some just from your reminder about this! I think I'll make some baby animals out of them and use them in a similar manner. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh how precious Angela..... I could see using this and creating all kinds of farm animals..... Great idea!!
ReplyDeleteYou know...I have a pink pig trashcan at school (you've probably seen them)...anyways We play games like I have above using the trashcan...... but the Cascade bucket or even baby wipe containers is a cheaper version - LOVE IT!
I saw this too and I actually have the bucket but it is serving it orginal use right now with soap packets in it! So I guess I will wait till it is done with its job before I seize it!
ReplyDeleteHey by the way I love the pinterest spotted sign up above! Is is yours or did you find it on the internet
I would love to use it for my Found it on Pinterest blog post
Ms. Patterson
Pocket Full of Kinders
So cute! Thanks for sharing, I too might have to invest in this product previously deemed unnecessary if only to make this little guy! What would we do without Pinterest?
ReplyDeleteLaura
Mrs. Castro's Class 2nd Grade...Spanglish Style
Such a great idea! Now I just have to wait until all my soap packets are gone! I'm thinking of some kind of spelling activity for my second graders...
ReplyDeleteSara :)
Smiling In Second Grade
Super cute! I think I have a half empty conatiner of cascade now!
ReplyDeleteI have to ask, because its too cute. Where did you get the little Pinterst Binocular guy?
I made the Spotted on Pinterest guy......the guy is from off the microsoft clipart site and I just put the P's inside. :0)
ReplyDeleteIf you have a Cricut and an animal cartridge you could make tons of animals for this, just laminate them before using so they would last longer. I think it would be fun to switch the animals out every so often.
ReplyDeleteTheresa G.
For slightly older grades, you can use it to practice content areas too. There could be a question that students have to answer, or a fact/opinion card that students have to decide which it is, etc. You could even do it as multiple choice questions. As a DI coach I wanted my teachers to do something like this. You could practice the same type of content but it would be so much more engaging than a typical worksheet
ReplyDeleteTessa
Tales From Outside the Classroom
too cute - reminds me of a sound muncher I use with my kiddos (that is made from a small trash can) - thanks so much for sharing this:)
ReplyDelete~Kimberlee~
Two Fulbright Hugs
Teacher TimeSavers
Sooo cute! I love the different ideas you listed. Can't wait to make this for myself. =)
ReplyDeleteBobbie
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