Freebie: My Best Book Awards - A Fun Way to Record Reading

Free Printable Best Book Awards

A Fun way to record reading for grades 1-6!

 Have you ever tried keeping a book log with your kiddo? My oldest used to LOVE doing this and so I always thought that my younger kids would naturally want to do it too. If you're a parent you can probably already tell what I am going to say next...they absolutely did NOT want to keep a reading log!

So this year when I was making my kids learning portfolios I kept trying to think of something different to do. Every year in their portfolios they are required to comment on something meaningful to them. It can be how far they've come in their learning, a favourite project or subject. But my kids always choose to talk about their favourite books - probably because in our homeschool it's one of their favourite things to do - read together!

So I thought it would be fun for us to have favourite book awards! Not only could they give them to favourite books throughout the year, but we could hold a little ceremony at the end of next year to celebrate our favourites and remember them!

I made these sheets with all ages and abilities in mind. I have included drawing-only pages, primary lined pages, and some regular-lined and wide-lined too. You could use these throughout your child's entire elementary journey (and even into high school if you wish!) 

I think it would be SUCH a fun tradition to have - end-of-year book awards! This could also be done in a classroom at the end of the year, or a fun display to make for parent-teacher nights.

If you are a Quebec homeschooler, this is a great way to show something for the competency for 'Reads and listens to literary, popular, and information-based texts" too.

I really hope you and your learners enjoy this one and that it starts some new traditions in a few homes or classroom homes! You can download it at the link below the image...

Download the FREE book award unit here!

Situational Math Problem for Grades 5-6 Free Math Curriculum

 

Free Situational Problem related to Mathematics

Printable

Have you seen my other Situational Problems? You can find them on my math freebies page under problem-solving!

Ready for another great math problem for your learners?

Great!

This one is aimed at older kiddos in grades 5-6 or cycle 3 elementary. It's a fun project that you can spend a few days or an afternoon doing with your learner to practice some math skills in a different way!

If you have never tried a situational problem with your child before you may want to start with an easier problem for  younger grade - they can be fun too! I have others for grades 1-2 and grades 3-4 on my Free Math page. 

Situational problems are a part of the Quebec math progression of learning, but they are fun to do even if you don't live in the province. They help your kids use their math skills in different ways - and use many skills at once. They are made to copy real-life situations and help prepare students to use math in everyday life.

In this situation, kids will design a pamphlet for a candy shop. They will need to follow specific criteria to complete it, but there are many ways they can find a solution to the problem.

I have provided a sample solution for you to get a look at :)

Kids can get pretty creative with this one too, so if you have a crafter then they are going to love it!

I have written before about how to solve a situational problem with your kids, but here is a simple breakdown:

• Take it one step at a time. Encourage your kids to use the "What I Need to Do" page to make a list of what they will need to do to solve the problem. They can check the things off as they do them.
• Go slow. Encourage your learners to go slow. If you're solving at home there is no reason to rush! 
• Turn it into a theme! The week you solve the problem, have a candy week! Learn to make some candy or visit a fun candy store. Watch videos about candymaking or read about it. Introducing the problem then will make it a lot more interesting to them.
• Guide, but don't interfere. Let your learner try to solve the problem on their own as much as you can. Re-read the problem and steps together, help them check off what they do as they go, but don't stop them if they're making a mistake. Learn from mistakes gently and improve the next time.
• Practice skills. If you find your learner is missing out on any of the skills in the problem, take some time to practice them. 
• In situational problems, the answer only counts for a small portion of the score. The process and thinking of your learner is the most important part. Guide them through it gently and slowly let them become more and more independent in solving the problems as you do them. It's not a race!

I hope you and your learners enjoy this problem together, and it helps you in your homeschool or classroom!

Find the link below - all I ask is that you do not share the drive link, but the link to this blog post or my blog! Thank you!!

Download the Free Situational Math Problem Here!

More Math Freebies!

Comparing Numbers Freebie - Free Math Curriculum Posters and Worksheets

 Comparing Numbers Freebie - Free Math Curriculum Posters and Worksheets

Have you ever tried to teach your learners about comparing numbers, only to have them stare back at your blankly like you've just explained Einstein's Theory? Introducing kids to new symbols when they've just gotten used to addition and subtraction symbols can be a bit confusing. 

We start them off with counting, number sense, and number lines - so they may KNOW that 55 is greater than 22, but adding in a new symbol can mess that all up!

That is exactly why I made this freebie for all of you - and my own kids!

Trying out a few ways to explain this concept can be tricky without having to pull out the old gator mouth explanation! And don't get me wrong, I love that one - but for some kids that can confuse them even further! Why are learning about hungry gators in math class??

In this unit I've included a few very simple posters and anchor charts you can hang up to remind kids how to compare numbers. You can also use them to teach! I have included:

• Symbol posters showing each symbol and what it means (< > =)
• Symbols on a number line, can be a great visual for some learners
• Comparing tens and ones with two examples (see the picture above)
• Worksheets - I have also included a few different worksheets...

Your learners will be able to put what you have taught them into practice by either circling a symbol or writing it in themselves. There is a version with numbers to 10 and a version with numbers to 100 for different levels of learners too.

I really hope you and your learners enjoy this unit and it helps you out in the classroom or homeschool!

You can download it instantly below

**Please share the link to this blog post when sharing this resource, NOT the Google link. Thank you!**

**Please share the link to this blog post when sharing this resource, NOT the Google link. Thank you!**

DOWNLOAD THE FREE COMPARING NUMBERS UNIT HERE

More Math!

Free Math journals for K-2

Writing Numbers to 20

Day Trip Situational Math Problem

Logic and Counting

New French Vocabulary Printable Freebie - La nourriture - Food

 Free French Vocabulary Unit - La nourriture - Food

Have you seen my other Free French vocabulary units? Check them out here!

If you are trying to help your child(ren) or learners learn French, then starting with some simple vocabulary words and phrases is a great way to start. Food is something we deal with every day - most of us do eat at least 3 times per day!

Every time you cook, eat or even buy food at the grocery store, you have an opportunity to include some French vocabulary in your day. 

I made this unit, just like my clothing unit, to include as many vocabulary words as possible while keeping things easy. Every word is divided into food groups. Each vocabulary word also begins with the correct pronoun to make a sentence with it.

For example, instead of just writing 'la tarte' you will find 'de la tarte'.

This is so that your learners can make actual working sentences with these words, like

"Aujourd'hui j'ai mangé de la tarte" - "Today I ate some pie"

This is a great way to teach vocabulary words in French because it takes your learners beyond just parroting words and into actually using them.

That is another thing that I have included here - sentence writing prompts!

Your learners can use the included pages, or you could just the stems and write them on a blackboard or whiteboard for them to answer in their journals.

There are two prompts 

• Qu'est-ce qu'ils mangent? (What are they eating)
• Qu'as-tu mange aujourd'hui? (What did you eat today?)

Each page also comes with an optional sentence starter.

You'll also be happy to find translation pages if you're not already  French speaker, or do not know a lot of French yet. As long as you know basic pronunciation rules, you'll be good to go!

I also have made a small sheet of some useful words and phrases to use in sentences such as "et" (and) and names in French for meals.

I do really hope this unit helps you and your learners learn some new French vocabulary and ways to express yourself en français

Download the Free French Vocabulary Food Unit Here!

*please do not share the google drive link, but the link to this page when sharing this resource. Thank you!*

Grab the free French clothing unit here!

Get the French vocabulary game "Dans ma Valise" for only $2 in my TeachersPayteachers Shop!

Free French Worksheets - Clothing - Les Vêtements Color and Write Book

 

Welcome to another great FREEBIE post! This one is a new subject I am adding to my educational arsenal - French!

Where we live in Quebec, Canada, we are required to learn French in our homeschools and schools. Since the official language of the province is French it is an important skill to start teaching our kids at a young age - it is something they will need when they're older and want to work or even just communicate in everyday life.

I started designing these vocabulary books (more coming soon!) to use with either beginner language learners or as reminders for our more advanced kiddos of some basic vocabulary while they're writing or speaking. 

Each booklet comes with a cover and some vocabulary pages. On each vocabulary page, you'll notice a little 'm' or 'f' in the corner. These stand for 'masculin' or 'feminen' in French. Nouns in French are given genders, and there are no super-defined rules for which kind of noun has which kind of gender, so it's important to have kids read and write down plenty of nouns to learn this rule.

Feminine nouns will have the pronoun 'la' or 'une' in front of them. If there is more than one it will be 'des' or 'les'

Masculine nouns will have the pronouns 'le' or 'un' in front of them, or the plurals 'des' or 'les'.

The really great thing about these books is that they come with pages that teach your learners to write in French! In this book, you'll find the last few pages offer 3 options.

• A coloring page with a girl asking What is she wearing? And a place to write an answer. 
• A coloring page with a boy asking What is he wearing? And a place to write an answer
• A coloring page asking WHat are you wearing today? And a place to draw and write an answer.

All of the pages have the beginning of the sentence written in. You could use these for writing, but also for speaking. After getting dressed every morning, you could ask your child "Qu'est ce que tu portes aujourd'hui?" And they could answer you "Aujourd'hui je porte une robe et des chausettes" .

I have also included a translation page so that you know what all of the words and phrases mean!

As with my other freebies, you can download this freebie instantly from Google Drive below! All I ask is that you share the link to THIS blog post or blog when sharing this resource - not the Google Drive link! 

Download this free French Clothing Journal Here!

Grab the game to go with it for only $2!

Free Science Journal 2: Mixtures with Matter!

Did you get science journal 1? If not, click here! 

 Mixtures! What kid does not love mixing up their own potions and 'recipes'. I know all of mine have always loved it! In fact, after making this journal I cannot wait to use it with my own kiddos too.

Mixtures are an important part of the K-2 science curriculum. Introducing kids to the concept of mixtures is not only a ton of fun but allows them to recognize that there are many different mixtures in the world - not just the ones we make ourselves!

DO your kids love mud puddles? A mud puddle is a great example of a mixture! Dirt and water come together to form a muddy mix that little feet and hands just seem drawn to. After the water evaporates, the dirt and water separate again - amazing!

Of course, there are the mixtures we make every day. Pouring milk into cereal, mixing up a salad dressing, baking a cake - all of these are examples of mixtures that you can point out to your child/learner.

Teaching our kids about mixtures also helps set them up for a deeper understanding of the science behind them later on. For example, in the journal an experiment has kids mixing rocks or blocks with water, then mixing salt or sugar with water. Kids can see that the salt will dissolve, but the blocks and rocks will stay. Awesome! At this age, there is no need to explain more - unless, of course, your learner(s) want to! 

But later on, when they are older and looking more closely at mixtures and changing matter, they can use their previous knowledge of mixtures to help them come up with questions and experiments.

I have included a few simple explanation posters and activities in this science journal. I have also included something I am so excited to share with my youngest - a mixture recipe book!

If you are a homeschooler or teacher in Quebec, this unit will help cover the progression in Science and Technology under Material World - Matter - Mixtures.

You can read more about that on my Quebec homeschool page!

If you want to grab this freebie, just scroll down below the next picture!

Click here to Download Free Science Journal 2 - Mixtures

Free Science Journal For Grades k-2: Investigating Matter

 Free Printable Science Journal for Properties of Matter in Grades K-2

Science! What kid doesn't love a fun experiment, cool project or even video they find online all about their favourite animal. Learning and teaching science can be plenty of fun for both kids and parents, but sometimes proving that your child or student has learned anything can be difficult. How do you bring all of that real-world learning into a homeschool portfolio or proof of learning? You make it as fun as possible!

That is my hope with these printable science journals - this one the first in the series. On my new site, Quebec Homeschool Helps, I have been trying my best to make up a fun and easy way for homeschool parents in my own province to prove their learning. But you don't have to live here to enjoy these printables - they can be used by anyone!

Take the above example from the science journal - learning about translucent, transparent and opaque objects or substances. I have included an anchor chart or poster that is fun and easy to understand. Your child might already know what these three words mean, but proving that in a learning portfolio can be tricky. Here I've included a simple worksheet that allows students to fill in vocabulary words, as well as a simple activity in which they can discover whether objects are translucent, transparent, or opaque using a flashlight.

It's a simple way to show learning in science!

Since these journals will also follow a progression of learning, you could also use them as a base to build your own curriculum! Just fill in the subjects with books from the library and youtube videos!

Here is another fun activity found in this journal - a texture hunt. Kids learn about different textures through the included poster. They then go on a texture hunt around their home or outside and find things that have certain textures. There's a blank one for them to fill in too!

I really hope that these can be a help in your home or classroom! I will be using them with my own kids too! More for cycle 1 (what we call grades 1 and 2 here in Quebec) and for grades 3-6 will come out in the coming weeks too!

To download this freebie just scroll down below the picture!

**Please remember that if you'd like to share this freebie, to share this page and not the google link. But please do feel free to make printed copies for your class or friends - just please leave my URL (MessyBeautifulFun.com) on the pages. Thank you so much!**

Download The Science Journal Here

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