Nouns and Mudge :)

It’s almost the weekend, y’all!  I am going to make this short and sweet… just want to give you a peek at some noun activities I’ll be doing over the next few weeks!
Clip Art courtesy of DJ Inkers
This next one is the only one without directions- I was thinking that I may have my kiddos cut out pictures from magazines for the Common/Proper Sort, or just have them generate a list of those type of nouns.  I wanted to leave it open for whatever comes up!
Also, my class has LOVED reading about Henry and Mudge this week!  I think the boys have especially enjoyed it.  Our reading focus was looking at the plot of a story.  Here’s a few pictures from the week!
After reading, “Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend” (where they make a castle and Mudge is the King) we brainstormed the BME and made these cute Mudges- I just looked a picture of Mudge and make tracers for the kids.
Here’s how we started learning about Plot: be3da mudge4
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43 Responses

  1. You are AMAZING!Over the last 17 years I have taught every grade but 2nd..But thanks to you I have a wealth of ideas now! I look forward to reading your blog everyday and can't seem to get enough! Thanks for being an inspiration to the profession!

  2. Hey,

    I had posted my comment about what I was wondering if you could create for me on an older post… but not sure if you look back at your older post comments, so thought I'd re-post it…
    I was thinking some kind of a unit for telling time to the minute— 3rd/4th grade level. Maybe a couple of posters in there (your posters are really cute and eye-catching…), maybe a matching game, a couple worksheets, and one other game. I wouldn't need it for a few weeks.
    And, I was also wondering what you could make up for polygons–maybe the different types of polygons (quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, triangles)–maybe a poster or two, some type of matching game, or anything else to throw into the unit. just a small unit… I wouldn't need this one until mid- November..
    Let me know what you think!
    Thanks!
    Rebecca

  3. Adorable as always!! I love the Mudges. What did you have them put on the crown, and how did you make the dogs. So cute!! Also, what you having them put in the Noun Sort for Common and Proper!!

    Lisa Daniels

  4. I'm a first year teacher in 2nd grade, and I LOVE your blog! I can't even tell you how encouraging it is to read the blog of a teacher who clearly LOVES what she does and has such fabulous ideas! At the end of the day when I'm feeling run-down, reading your blog helps me get excited about teaching again! Thanks so much!!!

  5. OMGoodness!!! I totally LOVE your Mudges –We are starting a Henry and Mudge story next week! I cannot wait to make these 🙂 Also a huge thank you for the noun activities! I look forward to reading your blog everyday!!

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  6. This is so perfect to use alongside our sing spell read and write curriculum…..thank you for sharing this…I think I'll blog about how rad it is!

  7. I know you just freehanded your Mudge but for those of us who are NOT so inclined, can you do something up for us to print?? I would love to make Mudge when we read that story in a few weeks. THANKS!!

  8. Fabulous ideas, I don't even google anymore, I simply Pinterest!! Teachers have the best ideas and know what works.
    Thanks,
    Johnie Burch

  9. I really love your work. I look at these great ideas you come up with – so simple and yet SO adorable and get the skill across. I truly appreciate you sharing these for free with other teachers. Thank you!

  10. Love, Love, Love your noun activities. Hand my firsties a clip board and a pencil and they will be in heaven. Your mudges are ADORABLE too! So happy I came across your blog.
    Tammy

  11. Hello Mrs. Lemon,
    First I want you to know that you are the best blogger I've followed. Thanks for all you do to make learning fun. I have used your noun sheet for the last 2 years, but cannot access it. I know it is an old post, but is there any way I can get it or can you send it to my email address. I love this activity, and do it every year, but lost my copy. If you can, please do so. I would greatly appreciate it.