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Dry Erase Practice
Lesson #5675

Concept:

Create a dry erase board for spelling or math practice.

Objective:

Add something fun to spelling or math practice to encourage better test scores.

Recommended Grade Levels: 1-2, 3-5

Curriculums: English Language Arts, Math

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English Language Arts: Applying Language Skills

K-12: Standard 12

  • Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Standards for the English Language Arts, by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English, Copyright 1996 by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Reprinted with permission.

Source: NCTE/IRA Standards for the English Language Arts

Fine Arts: Visual Arts

K-4 Standard 1: Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques and Processes

  • Students use different media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas, experiences and stories.

K-4 Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

  • Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Design dry erase boards for everyday classroom use in any subject across curriculum. Students can practice skills in language arts or mathematics with whole group instruction, within small groups or as independent practice.

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(Figure A)
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(Figure B)
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(Figure C)

Supplies Used: Cardstock, Double-Sided Tape, Dry Erase Marker, Glue, Stickers, Scissors

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

  1. Die-cut XL shapes from white construction paper (Figure A).
  2. Use a piece of 9" x 12" cardstock or construction paper as a base. For a sturdier board, back cardstock or construction paper base with heavier cardstock or cardboard.
  3. Adhere the XL die-cut shapes to the cardstock or construction paper (Figure B).
  4. Use stickers and permanent markers to embellish the dry erase boards, if desired.
  5. Laminate the finished products to create the dry erase boards. Consider using a sheet protector or plastic report cover as additional options. Cut plastic sheets to size and adhere to the board.
  6. Students can now write, check, re-write and study their spelling words (Figure C).