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Meredith
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Posted: Aug 31 2005 at 4:18pm \| IP Logged

I have started something fun that my kids are very excited about so I thought I'd share our new Language Arts "Grab Basket" idea.

I'm looking for ways to encourage free writing, narrating, extra copywork, something to add to nature books and memory work so here is what I came up with:

I have typed out various quotes from Saints, lines from nature poetry, passages from current read-alouds, and scripture verses. I cut them into strips and then rolled them like little scrolls and enclosed with yarn or stickers to make them very surprise like and enchanting

A couple times a week they get to pick a new one and add it to whatever medium it applies independent of the other regularly scheduled (or chosen) LA. So far, they love it and are very eager to comply!! Hopefully we'll get a lot of mileage out of it, and it will encourage more creativity and expressions of art as they are also invited to decorate and share with another family member.

Enjoy!

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Posted: Sept 01 2005 at 9:21am \| IP Logged

Meredith, this is another inspired idea! My kids would love this. How long did it take you to gather your selections? About how many scrolls to you keep in the basket?

This idea would work well with math problems too!

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Posted: Sept 01 2005 at 9:28am \| IP Logged

Meredith,

YOu are an amazing teacher! Do you mind if I credit you and share you idea with my girlfriend at the park tomorrow? She is stumped by LA for her 2 boys this year.

Just let me know!

Marybeth

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Posted: Sept 01 2005 at 1:51pm \| IP Logged

Alice and Marybeth, thank you for your kind words, although I'm not sure I am able to uphold to *amazing*

. It is fun however when a novel idea takes hold for us!

It didn't take too long to gather as I have been musing on this idea for a week or so and just finally put it together. I have been gathering random quotes and materials from most of our read alouds, the bible, nature books we've been perusing and lots of poetry as well. Even little bits and pieces from fairy tales and spiritual reading that I've been doing have some appropriate lines to copy from.

I think there are about 6-8 little scrolls in the basket right now, but keep in mind I only have 2 kiddos schooling besides my preschooler, I'll have to put a few surprises in there for him too so he doesn't feel left out.

I love the math problems idea, that would be great for *bonus* problems on Friday or something.

Well have fun creating your grab baskets and thanks again for your kind words

Oh and Marybeth by all means share away

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Posted: Sept 01 2005 at 5:44pm \| IP Logged

Thanks Meredith!!

Enjoy your basket! Let us know what you decide to put in for your preschooler. hint hint

Marybeth

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