Ease of use is one of my top priorities when creating new activities. They need to be easy to store, easy to use, and easy to adapt. I took all of my ELA task cards and ELA student games and grouped them together by standard. They are stored in containers with the standards written on the front. I do not mind spending money at Dollar Tree when it makes my teaching job easier.
Now if I need a quick review activity, because yesterday's exit tickets showed a lot of misunderstanding, I can just grab a container and do an activity. When planning for small groups, I can hand the container to the person meeting with my students. It is easy to add new cards/games when I find them. If a TA is scheduled to meet with a group, but she can't make it, then I can show students how to play the game and let them work together.
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