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

The Flash Card pulls out easily when the color below the correct answer is pinched between the fingers. These Flash Cards can be used for Math, Spelling or Geography.

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Note: The Tiny Birthday Cake (shown in the Main Image) has been retired. Search this site for additional options to use in its place.

Supplies Used: Adhesive Letters, Cardstock, Double-Sided Tape, Glue, Scissors

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

General Flash Card:

1. Die-cut Flash Card Holder using cardstock or construction paper. Paper may be laminated for greater durability.
   
2. Fold card along perforations and adhere the short sides with glue or double-sided tape.
   
3. Die-cut the three small-perforated areas with three contrasting colors of paper. Cut along the perforations and adhere the small rectangles to the perforated areas on the bottom of the Flash Card Holder, using glue or double-sided tape (Figure A).
   
4. Die-cut as many Flash Cards as desired using cardstock or construction paper (Figure B).
   

Math Flash Card:

1. Die-cut the Pattern Block Multiples using white cardstock or construction paper.
   
2. Using Adhesive Letters, adhere the desired fraction toward the top of the Flash Card.
   
3. Align and adhere three Pattern Block Multiples to the center of the card.
   
4. Divide and color the geometric figures into fractions, making two incorrect.
   
5. Divide the one above the opening on the Flash Card into the correct fraction, matching the fraction on the card (Figure C).
   

Spelling Flash Card:

1. Die-cut one each Tiny Fish, two Tiny Apples (one green and one red) using cardstock or construction paper and any other Tiny die-cut.
   
2. Using Adhesive Letters, adhere the desired letter toward the top of the Flash Card.
   
3. Decorate and layer the Tiny Apple using glue or double-sided tape. To layer, leave the green apple whole and cut the leaf and stem off the top of the red apple. Adhere the red apple to the green apple.
   
4. Align and adhere the three shapes to the center of the Flash Card, matching the correct shape for the beginning letter above the opening on the Flash Card (Figure D).