My summer project was to get some literacy bags up and running for my 4th graders.My purpose is to build background knowledge on various topics through a home/school connection. My mother stitched the names on these bags I found at the Dollar Store. Filling the bags was the fun part. We made 24 in all. I got the idea online. http://teacherweb.com/SC/bells/madden/ap2.stm this website inspired me to try the idea with older kids. I tried to put a variety of materials in each bag: puzzles, stamps, games, fiction, nonfiction, read alouds, art projects and more. I'm so happy with the way they turned out! Christine
I love the idea of literacy bags for fourth graders! Does each student take home one bag each week? How have they worked out so far? Emily
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ReplyDeleteSchool starts on Wed. I was planning on introducing my literacy bags at Open House in a few weeks. I will send an update blog as to how it goes. Its something I've wanted to try for a long time. I love your books. I have done some of your lessons and posted them on my blog. Your Slideshares are great as well. Thanks for sharing so much with other teachers. Christine