When my new blog BFF Brandi over at Really Good Stuff asked if I'd be interested in reviewing a product and hosting a giveaway, it took me about a millisecond to answer, "Yes, Please!" I'm sure you're familiar with Really Good Stuff, but if you're not, be sure to visit them. I've been a longtime fan of RGS because they have such unique and creative resources that you won't find anywhere else.
I got a chance to use the Little Pocket Sort for Cause & Effect. Cause & Effect is one of the toughest skills for my kids to really grasp, so I was super excited to try this out. First of all, how cute are the little folders?! They're about a quarter of the size of a real folder. Shrink something down and its cuteness factor multiplies, am I right?
So beyond the cuteness, these little folders actually serve a great purpose. Students choose two cards that have the same picture on them. Then they flip them over, read the sentences on the back and decide which card has the cause and which has the effect. They put the cards in the respective pockets, then go on to two more cards. There is also a great helper card that the students can use to help them decide. I used it in a small group for the first time and that little helper card was really a fantastic addition. It also came with the sturdy little denim envelopes you see below. You can use them to hold the cards before you sort them and you can even put certain cards in a pocket to differentiate or organize for small group work. I took my own pictures, but this one straight from RGS really does a much better job of showing you everything you get in this really great product.
There's also an answer key card so the kids can check their work which makes them a great partner activity. Have students take turns choosing a set and adding them to their folder. Then when all the cards are gone, partners can use the answer key to check each other's work.
The whole thing came with a sturdy plastic bag for storage. The only problem is now I MUST have the rack that they sell to hang these on! I've been looking for a solution for storing some of my games and independent activities and I think these racks will do the job nicely. They're really reasonably priced and I deserve a little classroom treat!
So, now on to the giveaway! One lucky reader will get the Cause & Effect Little Pocket Sort that I reviewed. Yay RGS! To enter, you must use RAFFLECOPTER below. When you click on Rafflecopter to enter, it will tell you that you can earn two bonus entries for leaving a comment or spreading the word about the giveaway. So, if you choose that option, just leave a comment or spread the word after you enter on Rafflecopter and you'll automatically be entered twice! For the foreseeable future, I'll be using Rafflecopter for all of my giveaways. It's completely random and I don't have to count up comments :) The winner will be announced right here on the same Rafflecopter graphic that you're using to enter today. So check back on Saturday to see if you're the lucky winner! (Be sure to click on the "read more" link if you don't see Rafflecopter)
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Little Pocket Sort Review & Giveaway!
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First Grade Brain Sprinkles
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Taming My Flock of Firsties
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http://theresourseroom.blogspot.com/
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Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
I'd love to try this out! Thanks for the give away!
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Always working on cause nd effect! Looks great and it is so true... Shink something down and it looks cuter. :)
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Make sure you read the reviews about the rack! Looks like a great cause/effect activity! Thanks!
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Hello Mrs Sykes
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First Grade is Fantabulous!
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Journey of a Substitute Teacher
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Thanks for the chance. This looks great. It will be on my wish list for sure!
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Made In The Shade In Second Grade
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The Best Endings
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stories114.blogspot.com
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http://www.kleinspiration.com
Cute!
ReplyDelete❤ Sandra
Sweet Times in First
sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com
Nice blog. Looks like a wonderful resource!
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katie.neustadter@gmail.com
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and I also pinned it!
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Thanks again!
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The Teachers' Cauldron
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Teaching With Style!
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