These custom reading flashcards can be used for kids to adults. Each flashcard has an artistic and/or realistic image on the front. The back of the card features the main word, followed by sentences and/or info about the word.
I was a literacy tutor for teens and adults, for a period of 12 plus years. Flashcards would have come in very handy; however they weren't made for adults at that time. Do let me know what you think, and again, if there are any designs that you would like included.
You can customize the text on the template form to tailor the flashcards to your student's reading goals. There are a variety of categories to choose from below. If you have a design request, let me know in a comment below.
Adjective Reading Flashcards
Adverb Reading Flashcards
Animals Reading Flashcards
Floral Reading Flashcards
Food Reading Flashcards
Insects Reading Flashcards
Personalized Family Flashcards
Places Reading Flashcards
Transportation Reading Flashcards
Verbs Reading Flashcards
If learning about common letter patterns would be helpful to your student(s), check out The Phonics Guide, on my other blog.
If learning to concentrate on letter order could help your learner, check out Spelling Words Backwards to Make Different Words, on Amazon.
Cheryl Paton
CherylsArt shares family friendly designs printed on tshirts, mugs, stationery, and more. Most of these products are from my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. https://www.zazzle.com/store/CherylsArt. Find my coloring books, scrapbook paper books, notebooks and more, on my author page on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/author/cherylpaton.
Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
Friday, September 15, 2023
Monday, August 7, 2023
Desk Mats for Sorting Activities
Here you have found desk mats that can be used for various sorting activities.
The activities can be for fun, learning, and or just because you want a cushioned surface to sort on.
Each desk mat is 31.5 x 15.5 inches. They are 3mm thick, and have a neoprene material with a polyester top. They have an anti-slip backing, which reduces slipping and sliding on most surfaces. They also have a durable hemmed edge.
The larger rectangle space can be a fun sorting surface for kids learning about sorting. They can sort larger objects, and simply have more space to spread the smaller items out.
Kids can learn to sort by color; all of the shades of blue can go here, all the shades of orange can go there, and so on. Buttons can be sorted by color, size, and or number of holes in each button. Buttons can also be sorted by style and shape. What other items might you sort with your kids?
The smaller rectangles can be used for sorting more buttons, etc., and also units for a building project, whether they are for kids and or adults. All the like items can go together; screws, nuts and bolts, small wood pieces, etc.
My adult daughter had purchased a variety of pieces of furniture that needed to be assembled. A mat like this would have come in handy. The floor would have been shielded from sharp edges. The padded surface would also have made it easier to pick up the individual items.
The desk mat with the smallest rectangles are for the serious sorter. Crafters who want a pad for beads (that don't roll around), sequins, larger assortment of buttons, etc. Assemblers who want a padded surface for their washers, screws, small dow rods, etc.
What will you be using a sorting mat for? Which mat or mats will best serve your purposes?
Each link above will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. Zazzle has a 100% promise. If you are not satisfied for any reason with any qualified* product you purchase, you may return your purchase for a replacement, credit or refund until within 30 days of receipt.
Order the mat or mats that you desire, with ease, through any of the links above.
Cheryl Paton
The activities can be for fun, learning, and or just because you want a cushioned surface to sort on.
Each desk mat is 31.5 x 15.5 inches. They are 3mm thick, and have a neoprene material with a polyester top. They have an anti-slip backing, which reduces slipping and sliding on most surfaces. They also have a durable hemmed edge.
The larger rectangle space can be a fun sorting surface for kids learning about sorting. They can sort larger objects, and simply have more space to spread the smaller items out.
Kids can learn to sort by color; all of the shades of blue can go here, all the shades of orange can go there, and so on. Buttons can be sorted by color, size, and or number of holes in each button. Buttons can also be sorted by style and shape. What other items might you sort with your kids?
The smaller rectangles can be used for sorting more buttons, etc., and also units for a building project, whether they are for kids and or adults. All the like items can go together; screws, nuts and bolts, small wood pieces, etc.
My adult daughter had purchased a variety of pieces of furniture that needed to be assembled. A mat like this would have come in handy. The floor would have been shielded from sharp edges. The padded surface would also have made it easier to pick up the individual items.
The desk mat with the smallest rectangles are for the serious sorter. Crafters who want a pad for beads (that don't roll around), sequins, larger assortment of buttons, etc. Assemblers who want a padded surface for their washers, screws, small dow rods, etc.
What will you be using a sorting mat for? Which mat or mats will best serve your purposes?
Each link above will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. Zazzle has a 100% promise. If you are not satisfied for any reason with any qualified* product you purchase, you may return your purchase for a replacement, credit or refund until within 30 days of receipt.
Order the mat or mats that you desire, with ease, through any of the links above.
Cheryl Paton
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Personalized Family Flashcards
Personalized family flashcards can help readers of all ages, from children to teens and adults.
Each flashcard is to be personalized with a photo of the readers family; and or friends if you like. The various flashcards have a placeholder to upload the photo, type in the relationship, i.e. brother, mother, son, daughter, friend, etc.
Before you design these flashcards for your student, be sure to get permission from any family members and or friends, before adding their photo to these reading flashcards. Explain to them how the photos will be used, i.e. for reading lessons for your student. If you don't personally know the friends and relatives, write up a basic info sheet for the student to show to possible participents, for the agreeing participents to sign.
Here is a sample of the front.
The back of each flashcard has text that relates to the photo on the front. The basic sentences shown are the same on the various flashcards, except for the terms he, she, her, and him, and the relative's relationship to the student.
The back of the flashcards can be filled in by hand, as the words are dictated from the student. Or, you can talk to the student ahead of time and then type in their responses on the flashcards online before placing your order. Or you can change the sentences to ones that your student would most likely like and relate to.
This is a sample of the text that is printed on the back.
"My brother's name is _______________________.
His favorite thing to do is _________________
_________________________________________.
He likes to eat _____________________________.
Something I like about my brother is ________
_________________________________________."
I was a literacy tutor for adults for twelve plus years and having these types of personalized family flashcards would have been helpful, and provide meaningful lessons for my students. May you find them helpful as well.
Here are current options of the flashcards to customize. If you want to make a flashcard for a relative type that is not shown, select one with the same sexual orientation that is shown on the card, i.e. choose mother for an aunt. That way the he, she, her, and him, will all apply for that person. Also, be sure to change the words mother to aunt, on both sides.
If you know of any tutors and or literacy organizations that would benefit from using these types of flashcards, please share this blog with them. Thank you.
Cheryl Paton
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Look inside The Phonics Guide.
Each flashcard is to be personalized with a photo of the readers family; and or friends if you like. The various flashcards have a placeholder to upload the photo, type in the relationship, i.e. brother, mother, son, daughter, friend, etc.
Before you design these flashcards for your student, be sure to get permission from any family members and or friends, before adding their photo to these reading flashcards. Explain to them how the photos will be used, i.e. for reading lessons for your student. If you don't personally know the friends and relatives, write up a basic info sheet for the student to show to possible participents, for the agreeing participents to sign.
Here is a sample of the front.
The back of each flashcard has text that relates to the photo on the front. The basic sentences shown are the same on the various flashcards, except for the terms he, she, her, and him, and the relative's relationship to the student.
The back of the flashcards can be filled in by hand, as the words are dictated from the student. Or, you can talk to the student ahead of time and then type in their responses on the flashcards online before placing your order. Or you can change the sentences to ones that your student would most likely like and relate to.
This is a sample of the text that is printed on the back.
"My brother's name is _______________________.
His favorite thing to do is _________________
_________________________________________.
He likes to eat _____________________________.
Something I like about my brother is ________
_________________________________________."
I was a literacy tutor for adults for twelve plus years and having these types of personalized family flashcards would have been helpful, and provide meaningful lessons for my students. May you find them helpful as well.
Here are current options of the flashcards to customize. If you want to make a flashcard for a relative type that is not shown, select one with the same sexual orientation that is shown on the card, i.e. choose mother for an aunt. That way the he, she, her, and him, will all apply for that person. Also, be sure to change the words mother to aunt, on both sides.
If you know of any tutors and or literacy organizations that would benefit from using these types of flashcards, please share this blog with them. Thank you.
Cheryl Paton
Related Articles
Reading Flashcards for Adults
Literacy Activity: build a puzzle with instructions
Look inside The Phonics Guide.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Rulers with the Alphabet for Kids
Choose from a variety of rulers in different color themes, with the alphabet, on both six and 12 inch sizes. These make a nice option for both home and or school.
This first selection features the English alphabet in lower case letters. I chose a font that depicts the letter 'a' the way that children are taught to write it; with a circle and the line.
This link shows the 6 inch rulers with the alphabet. This alphabet design fits on the 6 inch rulers with two rows of letters. The colors of the letters coordinate with the color(s) on the ruler.
The 12 inch rulers features one row of letters.
All of these rulers are made from clear acrylic and are made in the USA. The measurement markings show both inches and centimeters. The markings come in an option of eleven color choices, though you can also order these rulers without any markings if you just want to have an artistic straight edge.
Cheryl Paton
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Order of Statehood Maps of the United States
If you are looking for a visual representation for the order of statehood for the United States, you've come to the right place. I did a painting of a map of the United States in shades of purple. The darkest purple is the first state. As the other states gained statehood, the color for those states is lighter than the state that had gained statehood before it.
This first map is printed on posters. The darkest purple represents the first state, Delaware. The next lighter shade of purple represents the second state, Pennsylvania, and so on. All the way to the 48th state which is represented by the lightest shade of lavender. The corresponding number for the order of statehood is printed in white on each state.
I like how one can see the progression; it begins on the east coast with the purples and darker shades of lavender, gets around half way across the country, and then the medium lavender color jumps across to California before lighter shades of lavender start filling in the western half of the U. S.
How this project came about:
I was out shopping for wood plaques and I saw wooden maps of the United States. I just knew that I wanted to do something with that map, so I bought it. I looked forward to what I might create on it.
I considered a map of state birds or state flowers. But a lot of states didn't really have the room for such an endeavor.
However, the idea of flowers got me to thinking. I wondered what kind of flower the United States might look like if I painted each state a different shade according to the order of their statehood. I imagined perhaps that it might look like two carnations, one starting from each coast. Hmmm, sounded interesting.
What color should this "flower" be, I wondered. Carnations comes in a variety of colors. The flag of the United States is red, white, and blue. Perhaps from red to pink, or dark blue to light blue. But I didn't want it to represent any one political party. Well red and blue make purple, and white will make each shade a bit lighter. Purple it shall be then, something that represents all parties.
As a fun and educational activity, students can write the number in on a smaller version of the map. I found that I started remembering more of the order with each activity that I did when creating this map.
Do you think this visual representation will help students learn more about the order of statehood? Let me know in the comments below.
Check here for more Order of Statehood products:
Cheryl Paton
This first map is printed on posters. The darkest purple represents the first state, Delaware. The next lighter shade of purple represents the second state, Pennsylvania, and so on. All the way to the 48th state which is represented by the lightest shade of lavender. The corresponding number for the order of statehood is printed in white on each state.
I like how one can see the progression; it begins on the east coast with the purples and darker shades of lavender, gets around half way across the country, and then the medium lavender color jumps across to California before lighter shades of lavender start filling in the western half of the U. S.
How this project came about:
I was out shopping for wood plaques and I saw wooden maps of the United States. I just knew that I wanted to do something with that map, so I bought it. I looked forward to what I might create on it.
I considered a map of state birds or state flowers. But a lot of states didn't really have the room for such an endeavor.
However, the idea of flowers got me to thinking. I wondered what kind of flower the United States might look like if I painted each state a different shade according to the order of their statehood. I imagined perhaps that it might look like two carnations, one starting from each coast. Hmmm, sounded interesting.
What color should this "flower" be, I wondered. Carnations comes in a variety of colors. The flag of the United States is red, white, and blue. Perhaps from red to pink, or dark blue to light blue. But I didn't want it to represent any one political party. Well red and blue make purple, and white will make each shade a bit lighter. Purple it shall be then, something that represents all parties.
As a fun and educational activity, students can write the number in on a smaller version of the map. I found that I started remembering more of the order with each activity that I did when creating this map.
Do you think this visual representation will help students learn more about the order of statehood? Let me know in the comments below.
Check here for more Order of Statehood products:
Cheryl Paton
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Red Apple Gift Tags for Teacher Gifts
These gift tags are made especially for teachers, and can also be customized as a gift tag for anyone.
The three different apple paintings were done by me. In this first one, the apple is more narrow and is decorated with some freckles. The text on the front says, Best Teacher.
This next apple is a little wider, with orange and yellow highlights. The text on the front says, A+ Teacher.
This third design is a great choice for art teachers, as it features a pretty red apple painting done in pointillism. It includes the text - Thank you for being my teacher.
Whichever design you choose, the text can be customized.
Thank you for rewarding your teacher(s) and for your patronage.
Cheryl Paton
The three different apple paintings were done by me. In this first one, the apple is more narrow and is decorated with some freckles. The text on the front says, Best Teacher.
This next apple is a little wider, with orange and yellow highlights. The text on the front says, A+ Teacher.
This third design is a great choice for art teachers, as it features a pretty red apple painting done in pointillism. It includes the text - Thank you for being my teacher.
Whichever design you choose, the text can be customized.
Thank you for rewarding your teacher(s) and for your patronage.
Cheryl Paton
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Honey Bees Live Organically
I had been reading reports about the honey bee not being as prevalent as it once was. Some people have eluded to the idea that this would also mean the demise of our produce. But I beg to differ. We are a resilient bunch. One thing that I have noticed throughout history, is that when a problem has presented itself, for the most part, people have come up with a way to overcome it.
I'm not saying that anyone shouldn't be concerned, but what I am saying, is that we should be asking ourselves what can we do to improve the situation.
The honey bee's role in the garden:
The honey bee helps our gardens to flourish by pollinating the various blooms. The honey bee flies from flower to flower, and pollen sticks to its fuzzy body, which then gets relocated to another flower, causing the pollination to take place.
Your role as a pollinator:
One thing that people can do, is to foster this process along themselves. On small scale gardens, the end of a Q-tip and or finger tip works fine. When the blooms have started, take a Q-tip or the tip of your finger, and gently touch the open blooms with it, going from one bloom to another. You will have pollinated your flowers. I have used this method myself.
One a larger scale, you could perhaps use a feather duster to cover a larger amount of blooms at one time. Or if you're really ingenious, you could invent a larger scale method that is both economical and eco-friendly for the masses to use.
Our roll in helping the bees:
The other thing that we can do as a people, is to plant organically. Our little insect friends live better organically and our own bodies will also benefit from the more wholesome foods. Also, you can plant flowers throughout your garden to attract and nourish the bees, and also other pollinators like butterflies.
If you would like to spread any organic ideas about helping out the honey bees, I have created this honey bee design on postcards, to help you out with your goal.
If you are or would like to become a bee keeper, you can let people know about your bee keeping with a custom yard sign. A suggestion, if you don't already do this, is to visualize seeing there being enough honey for both the bees and people to enjoy.
Thank you for stopping by. Your comments are welcome.
Find additional honey bee products at zazzle.com.
Cheryl Paton
Saturday, November 23, 2013
A Plus Apple Gifts for Teachers
Here you will find a variety of apple themed gifts designed for teachers.
This first gift is great for the home-EC teachers and or art teachers. It features a red apple on a bib apron. It can be ordered in the short length or on the longer length apron.
These wide totes come in handy for carrying papers, books, supplies, etc. back and forth between home and school.
These mugs feather the saying, Teachers plant seeds of knowledge, or you can mix it up with your own praise worthy message.
Be sure to let your teacher know what you think of them. There is a message on the inside of this card, which can also be customized with your own words.
Who is your favorite teacher?
Cheryl Paton
Visit CherylsArt on Zazzle.
This first gift is great for the home-EC teachers and or art teachers. It features a red apple on a bib apron. It can be ordered in the short length or on the longer length apron.
These wide totes come in handy for carrying papers, books, supplies, etc. back and forth between home and school.
These mugs feather the saying, Teachers plant seeds of knowledge, or you can mix it up with your own praise worthy message.
Be sure to let your teacher know what you think of them. There is a message on the inside of this card, which can also be customized with your own words.
Who is your favorite teacher?
Cheryl Paton
Visit CherylsArt on Zazzle.
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