Halloween Adding 10 and a freebie

Please read to the end for the freebie :)

Hello!!  I'm not sure about you, but I am AMAZED that we are only 8 days from Halloween! 

In time for your planning I have added an Adding 10 Halloween themed math station to my store.

This math work station game focuses on the skill of adding ten. Students roll a dice, add ten and then cover the number.

I have included an "I can..." student instruction card to build student independence. To help a couple of my students who need the extra support I have added included a page with a pumpkin ten frame. I will encourage them to say the number on the dice then use the ten frame to count on to get to their number.

I have also added a Roll, Add 10 and Color activity complete with an I Can... card.

Since I struggle with never have enough colored ink, both color and black and white versions are included.  You can read more about this HERE.

I've also been working on greater than, less than and equal so here's a little freebie for you.  You can download a copy by clicking on the picture below.

This can be easily differentiated by using different sided dice or rolling more than one.  There is also an 'I can" card included.  I use the student 'I can" card in a math station but this week I am using this as a whole class activity and will put the instructions on the Smartboard so everyone can see it.

As always, I'll send a copy of my newest learning pack to the first 3 people who comment on this post. :)

Happy October!

Hi all!
Well we've done it! We have survived back to school!  My class has settled into routines and expectations allowing me to have a little energy when I get home!  That should give me some 'get up and go' to finish up some products I've been working on. 

First up ... a freebie to apologize for my absence!

This Halloween writing freebie includes a writing brainstorm web, a choice of two writing line styles, a self-check rubric and a word list with pictures.
You can find this HERE at my TPT store.  All I ask in return, if you download it and like what you see please leave me feedback in my store - it's your feedback that encourages me to create!

I'll be back in a few days!

Candy Corn Investigations

Happy mid-October!

I'm not sure what the weather is like where you are, but here in the east we have been spoiled by an absolutely gorgeous fall! The colors on the trees are more vibrant than I have seen them in recent years!  I LOVE seeing the seasons change, but must admit I'm not looking forward to winter.  Fingers crossed that it goes easy on us this year.

My kiddos have enjoyed my Apples and Pumpkins Investigations this year and were asking for more so I've created Candy Corn Investigations.

I've included 2 investigation options that work with my students and my class, and 3 different recording options (my class is so diverse that I needed to use all three!).  I've also included an editable download so you can choose the investigations that work for your class. 

Here's the one that I am using ... (with boy and girl scientist options)

I placed candy corn in water, 7-Up and vinegar and after just 30 minutes it looked like this ... ummm YUCK!  But the language ... fizzled, bubbles, dissolved ...

You can find my Candy Corn Investigations HERE

As always, the first 3 people who comment on this post with their email will get a copy.  And to the people who have purchased it today before I even had a chance to blog about it - THANKS!

Halloween Fun!!

I know I said it yesterday, but I'll say it again ... I am loving this looooong weekend!!!!

The turkey's in the oven and I'm waiting for my family to arrive - yummy!!!!!!!!!

So, just stopping in to let you know that I have added a new Mystery Picture to my Bundle.

and made a few upgrades to some of the most popular pictures.

        

They're all available individually in my store (just click on them to take you there) and I've updated my Bundle which you can redownload for free at TPT. Just go into "my purchases".

I hope that you are enjoying a long weekend too!  (If not, I'm soooo sorry).

Halloween Freebie!

I am lovin' this long weekend!! The fall leaves are gorgeous, just look at the scenery on my walk last evening ...

...so peaceful :)

On another note, while doing my October planning I was wishing that I had included a roll 3 dice and add activity (with tallies) in my Print, Roll and Play Halloween Dice Activities pack so I made one and thought I would offer it here as a freebie.  Click on one of the pictures below to download. 

Note ~ this is NOT included in my pack so if you own it you'll want this one too.

Here's a  peek of the coordinating learning pack :)  You can read more about it HERE.

...and yes, I'm working on a Christmas edition :)

Happy Sunday!!

Halloween Dice Activities

I can't believe how quickly this weekend has gone!  I had a very relaxing one though and I hope you did too.  I even had a chance to edit and post my Halloween Dice Activities.

You'll find 12 print, add dice and go activities.  Each one includes a student instruction card to build student independence.  Students will be practicing ten frames, tallies, numbers to 20, number words, base ten... the list goes on!

Here's a little peek at one of the activities.

I often bring the file up on the Smartboard to teach the activity

and then I set the students off to do with partners or sometimes in a math work station.

You can download the preview HERE to see what's included :)

As always, I'll send a copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post.

Have a great week!!

Halloween Mirror Words

Happy October!  Congrats on surviving September, the month I find the busiest of the year!!

In time for your October planning I have posted my Halloween Mirror Words.

It all started back on St. Patrick's Day when the leprechaun printed the words backwards.  Now the witch has done the same.  I picked up some mirrors at the dollar store and the kids love it!!

Students will enjoy using a mirror to read the 12 backward words. I have included 2 recording options to help with differentiation. One has the students printing the words, the other has them printing the words then finding them in a word search. 

Each option comes with an I can student instruction card to build independence.

All pages are also included in black & white in case a color printer is not an option.

Here's a peek:

You can find this HERE at my TPT store.

As always, I'll send a copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post :)

Did you enjoy the trick?

Yesterday was sooooooo much fun!  I was fooled as some of you were by which freebie belonged to which blogger!

I had posted my freebie over at Practice Makes Perfect and she posted her freebie over here.  If you think YOU were tricked you should have seen us trying to figure out who linked to who :)

In case you missed it here's a little peek at my freebie:

 

 

 

 

You can pick it up for free at my TPT store.

AND there's still a few hours left to catch up with the Trick or Treat blog hop and enter for a chance to win a fabulous prize!  Click on the picture below to get started.

I Spy Halloween Update!

Happy October!!

Just a quick post from me tonight :)

Since last Halloween I have begin using "I can..." instruction cards in my literacy stations so I thought it was time to add them to my "I Spy Halloween" word work activity.

 

If you already own it you can head on over to TPT and redownload for free.

 

Students use a magnifying glass to find teeny tiny Halloween words and then record them.  There is a choice of a recording sheet depending on if you want your students to use one picture or all four.  I print one set of the color pages for students to share and a recording sheet for each child.

 

 

This activity is also included in my "I Spy" bundle so if you are looking for a variety you should check it out.



I know some of you own my Halloween I Spy activity, but if you don't I'd love to send a copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post.

Have a super night!!

Halloween Feely Boxes

Thanks to the effects of Hurricane Sandy my city is forecasting rain until Friday.  Did you hear me???  Rain (and LOTS of it) before, during and after Halloween.  How do you say INDOOR RECESS?  Oh my, should be an interesting week.
Well, I'm going to need some engaging activities for m kiddos all week.  I plan to use this activity for Halloween Feely Boxes that will have students doing some productive writing after they do some 'feeling'.

Here's a peek at what you'll get:

You can find this activity at my TPT store by clicking on the picture.  I'll send this activity to the first 2 followers who leave a comment on this post.  Don't forget your email.

 

By the way - I'm having a Spooktacular sale at my store.  Everything is 20% off until Monday.

 

If you are in the path of Sandy, my thoughts are with you!  Be safe!

I've been Boo-ed!

I've been seeing some posts of people who have been Boo-ed and now it has happened to me.  I was Boo-ed by a very special teacher over at Special Teacher for Special Kids.  If you haven't checked out her blog yet you need to hop on over!

 

So let the games begin...

If you've been booed, copy and paste the above pic and these "rules" into your post.

1. Give a shout out to the blogger who booed you and link back to their site!

2. Share 3-5 October activities, books, products (yours or someone else),or freebie(s) that you love!

3. Share the Boo love with 5 bloggers- make sure you check this link to make sure you don't boo someone again:

http://toristeachertips.blogspot.com/2012/10/ive-been-booed-fun-october-linky.html

And don't forget to tell them that they have been BOOED!

4. Link up {here} so that others can find you and read about your October ideas! And while you are there... check out the other great blogs!

OK so here are my favorite October activities.  First are my Halloween Math Work Stations.  After we did the first rotation yesterday one of my students asked me not to change them until they have had a chance to do every station twice.  Too cute :-)

 

Another favorite would need to be I Spy Halloween Words.  My students cannot get enough of magnifying glasses.  Seriously, I know they are fun but they are almost addicted!

Lastly is another set of math work stations.  These ones have a football theme.

Now, the hard part ... choosing some blogs to Boo.  There are so many great blogs out there it was difficult to decide.  I finally decided to Boo these 5 that I frequently visit:

Teacher Mom of 3

Mrs. D's Firsties

Finally in First

The Groovy Teacher

Frog Spot

Be sure to check out these great blogs :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halloween Measuring

You know the feeling when you open your email and see a message from a parent?  Well, I opened one today and it made me smile from ear to ear.  This mom had come into my classroom to volunteer for an hour while I was doing guided reading and did a great job keeping some of my firsties on task.  The email was short and sweet but basically said "You must love your weekends.  First grade seems exhausting!" I replied that it sure is but that I couldn't imagine doing anything else.  I am sure that many of you agree with that feeling!  She has yet to schedule a second time to volunteer so I hope that we didn't scare her away!  I think it should be a requirement that all parents come and spend a bit of time in the classroom.  Just so they know what it's like.  Hmmm ... I wonder how we could mandate that?

On another note - I wanted to share with you a little about my Halloween Measuring Math Work Station. 

Here's a peek at what is included.

I have included candy corn rulers, but I highly recommend using real candy corns.  Your kiddos will love you for it!  If you choose to use the rulers there is a black and white option for students to color and also a colored version.  Both come in two different sizes for differentiation.  There are arrows on the 12 different pictures to show the direction to be measured.  The recording sheet is in black and white for easy copying, but I also included a colored one for those of you who like to laminate and use dry erase markers.  Students are asked to estimate befor ethey measure.  i get tempted to jave them recordtheir estimate in pen so they can't erase it!  An I can... card is also included to increase student independence.

 

This activity is available at my TPT store by clicking on the picture.  I'll send a copy to the first 2 followers who leave me a comment on this post.  Don't forget your email!

 

Halloween Word Work Freebie and Linky Party

I just posted a Halloween word work freebie at my TPT store.  Students need to determine the missing letters in Halloween words.  I included a recording sheet in case you are using this at a center like I plan to do.  Click on the picture to download a copy :)

Before I go and start getting ready for another school week (is tomorrow really Monday again???) I need to tell you about another great giveaway.  This one over at Creation Castle celebrates literacy.  You get a chance to win many book related activities.  There is more than one chance to win and each rafflecopter is broken down by grade level.

Good luck and I hope you can use the Halloween activity in your classroom!

 

Click on the picture below to finds lots of great finds at this FREEBIE linky party.

 

 

 

Halloween Estimation Station Freebie

How are your students with estimating?  I know mine need some practice.  Here's a freebie to use in October at your math station to help with estimation.  There is a mini-poster to display at your estimation station and Halloween 'ballots' for students to record their estimate.  Click on one of the pictures to get your copy from Google docs. 

These super cute Halloween graphics came from Scrappin Doodles.  Aren't they adorable? 

If you enjoy using this activity you might want to check out my Estimating Throughout the Year unit at my TPT store. 

I would love for you to leave a comment if you use this Halloween freebie in your classroom.  Enjoy!