These students are eating pie because they are using the PIE acronym with their Author's Purpose Task Cards...and they even did it on International Pi Day!
Kind Words
Here are just a few of the many things that people are saying about using task cards (names are TpT user names):
"Great resource, I plan on using this in small groups as a review. Puts a little fun in reteaching the concept"
-Teresa Edwards
"I just discovered your store on TPT and I LOVE your task cards! I'm using a ton of them this week as we do our final review before the state test next week. I love that they are an interactive way for the students to review without having to do a traditional ("boring") worksheet.
-Lyndsay Lynn
"I used these cards in my 1st grade when I did my formal observation on making inferences. Students were able to read the simple text without a problem and find the clues they used to help make their inferences. GREAT resource!!
-Amcguinness
"Your task cards are great. I WILL be looking for more to use. They are so easy for my students to understand how to use them. The recording sheet is an added bonus! Thank you! "
-Fictz
"Thank you so much for these cards! My students thoroughly enjoyed them. Inference is such a HARD skill to master. These cards helped them to understand inferencing a little more! "
-Roorie1
"I printed the cards in color and they are vibrant and attention-getting. I laminated everything and sorted it into envelopes. It was an absolute hit in my classroom. The cards offer plenty of variety and give students a true chance to practice author's purpose. BRAVO! "
-Mogden
"I have used several of these sets of task cards. I tried making my own but these are better! Thank you for taking the time to make these task cards! I am going back to get the rest of the task cards."
-Dawnl3
"Great addition to my test prep rotation collection. I love that you have done all the work for me, all I have to do it hand them out and then I have more time to work with a small group."
-The Middle School Mouth
"My students don't even realize that they are learning with your task cards:) "
-Rappelha
"This is one of my favorite activities! After laminating the cards, I put several non-fiction books in a plastic tub with the cards and answer sheets. This is a favorite literature center in my classroom."
- Nancywray
"What a fantastic way to practice such a difficult skill! Thanks for such a quality product that is easy to use!"
- Melaniefuson
"What a find! Thank you for putting these together, they are wonderful for introducing skills and reviewing them. These were my first set and they truly helped me teach the concept of conclusions to my students!"
- Aconforth
"I feel like I own everything by Rachel Lynette! Her products are great!"
- Cbirdsong
"Great resource, I plan on using this in small groups as a review. Puts a little fun in reteaching the concept"
-Teresa Edwards
"I just discovered your store on TPT and I LOVE your task cards! I'm using a ton of them this week as we do our final review before the state test next week. I love that they are an interactive way for the students to review without having to do a traditional ("boring") worksheet.
-Lyndsay Lynn
"I used these cards in my 1st grade when I did my formal observation on making inferences. Students were able to read the simple text without a problem and find the clues they used to help make their inferences. GREAT resource!!
-Amcguinness
"Your task cards are great. I WILL be looking for more to use. They are so easy for my students to understand how to use them. The recording sheet is an added bonus! Thank you! "
-Fictz
"Thank you so much for these cards! My students thoroughly enjoyed them. Inference is such a HARD skill to master. These cards helped them to understand inferencing a little more! "
-Roorie1
"I printed the cards in color and they are vibrant and attention-getting. I laminated everything and sorted it into envelopes. It was an absolute hit in my classroom. The cards offer plenty of variety and give students a true chance to practice author's purpose. BRAVO! "
-Mogden
"I have used several of these sets of task cards. I tried making my own but these are better! Thank you for taking the time to make these task cards! I am going back to get the rest of the task cards."
-Dawnl3
"Great addition to my test prep rotation collection. I love that you have done all the work for me, all I have to do it hand them out and then I have more time to work with a small group."
-The Middle School Mouth
"My students don't even realize that they are learning with your task cards:) "
-Rappelha
"This is one of my favorite activities! After laminating the cards, I put several non-fiction books in a plastic tub with the cards and answer sheets. This is a favorite literature center in my classroom."
- Nancywray
"What a fantastic way to practice such a difficult skill! Thanks for such a quality product that is easy to use!"
- Melaniefuson
"What a find! Thank you for putting these together, they are wonderful for introducing skills and reviewing them. These were my first set and they truly helped me teach the concept of conclusions to my students!"
- Aconforth
"I feel like I own everything by Rachel Lynette! Her products are great!"
- Cbirdsong
These students are practicing their dictionary skills with Dictionary Dig Task Cards
"I have all of your upper elementary task cards and I LOVE them! We use them all the time. Students would rather do those than a worksheet. Plus, it's great for a quick mini-assessment. I usually use them after teaching the skill for a couple of days. We play Scoot a lot; students will do them in small group, and sometimes in groups of 3 they will work on the activity cards."
-Dallas Anne Thompson
"Love Rachel's cards as always. These ones are great for reinforcement activities after I have taught the figurative language lessons. Use often in centers."
-Heatherinfive
"I am happy to add these reading skills cards to my collection of task cards! Great review and reinforcement for my 3rd graders as we head into our big state test!"
-Dontmesswithmisss
"Wonderful practice activities for summarizing - I really like your SUM acronym, it will really help the students think about a short summary. Thank you for sharing!"
-Callen05
"Love your task cards...I have actually purchased most of them...they provide a great supplement for those who need a bit of extra practice with this skill. Thanks for sharing."
-Janesill
"AWESOME! AWESOME! I love them! I have actually purchased several of your task cards. I can't say thanks enough."
-Heather Stickler
"These Dictionary Digs are a great addition to my rotations that I have twice a week. The students work in pairs to find the answers. These Task Cards create lots of energy and (good) talking between students."
-Loriferrante
"Love these! Received some really interesting responses to the questions, have students really think outside the box! "
-Brmors
"Am currently using these as a whole class activity with responders. We then discuss correct answer and why. It's working great!"
-Sukifirst
"I love these cards because they go beyond just asking the students to build a certain amount of money with coins. The challenge of using a specific number of coins to reach their goal is great! Thank you! "
-Kimarnold
As always, Rachel has provided a great and thorough product. I printed it off for my high-flying first grader who LOVES playing with money! I love how they can actually manipulate real coins to solve these higher order thinking problems. Kudos to you Rachel Lynette!"
-Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
"I find your work fantastic! My students love these task cards--they are having fun and learning at the same time!"
-Mountville
-Dallas Anne Thompson
"Love Rachel's cards as always. These ones are great for reinforcement activities after I have taught the figurative language lessons. Use often in centers."
-Heatherinfive
"I am happy to add these reading skills cards to my collection of task cards! Great review and reinforcement for my 3rd graders as we head into our big state test!"
-Dontmesswithmisss
"Wonderful practice activities for summarizing - I really like your SUM acronym, it will really help the students think about a short summary. Thank you for sharing!"
-Callen05
"Love your task cards...I have actually purchased most of them...they provide a great supplement for those who need a bit of extra practice with this skill. Thanks for sharing."
-Janesill
"AWESOME! AWESOME! I love them! I have actually purchased several of your task cards. I can't say thanks enough."
-Heather Stickler
"These Dictionary Digs are a great addition to my rotations that I have twice a week. The students work in pairs to find the answers. These Task Cards create lots of energy and (good) talking between students."
-Loriferrante
"Love these! Received some really interesting responses to the questions, have students really think outside the box! "
-Brmors
"Am currently using these as a whole class activity with responders. We then discuss correct answer and why. It's working great!"
-Sukifirst
"I love these cards because they go beyond just asking the students to build a certain amount of money with coins. The challenge of using a specific number of coins to reach their goal is great! Thank you! "
-Kimarnold
As always, Rachel has provided a great and thorough product. I printed it off for my high-flying first grader who LOVES playing with money! I love how they can actually manipulate real coins to solve these higher order thinking problems. Kudos to you Rachel Lynette!"
-Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
"I find your work fantastic! My students love these task cards--they are having fun and learning at the same time!"
-Mountville