Scarecrow Math - 8 games in 1!

It seems like summer has just begun, but I'm already thinking about back to school.  Did I mention that I agreed to take a students intern, then found out that due to the needs on my classlist I will be having two (yes two) teacher assistants.  At first I thought, 'We're going to be tripping over each other', but now I'm thinking, 'Wow, we should be able to accomplish a lot!'.  We shall see!!

Anyway, are you enjoying your summer?  I am LOVING this weather and on the weekend saw Zac Brown Band in concert!!!  It was an AMAZING show ... it will be hard to top that show ... EVER!

Since I returned I've finished up a learning pack that I've been working on.  Eight math games played with a single dice.  You prepare it once, then use it over and over!!  It all starts with the adorable scarecrow pieces by Creative Clips.

Print and cut out the scarecrow pieces, print one of the 8 'I can' cards, add a dice and voila! Ready to go.

Easy to differentiate - you choose the outcome from the 8 included.

Roll and Count
Add 1
Add 2
Add 5
Add 10
Doubles 
Doubles +1
Subtract 1

You can find this learning pack at my TPT store HERE.

As always, (and I know it's been awhile!) the first 3 people who comment on this post with their email will receive a copy.

Mystery Picture Bundle update

I was busy today ...

My Mystery Picture Bundle has grown again ... if you own it be sure to download it to get the additions.

If you look close you will see that I added a Scarecrow picture.

You can find it on it's own HERE and in the bundle HERE.  The bundle now contains 30 pictures and the price remains the same. :)

I've also updated the binder cover and spine and the 'I can' student instruction card.  Here's a peek!

Do you have a scarecrow theme?  If so, don't forget about The Scarecrow's Hat freebie I posted last fall.  Click on the picture below to read more.

Would you like a copy of the new Scarecrow Mystery Picture?  If so, be one of the first 3 people to comment here with your email.

The Scarecrows Hat

I know it's August ... but in these last few weeks of summer I love to get planned ahead and autumn will be here before we know it!

One of my all-time favorite fall reads is "The Scarecrow's Hat" by Ken Brown.  It is an adorable circular story that has the characters making 'trades until each character is happy and their problems are solved.

Here is a peek of the story I found on YouTube.

This is a wonderful story that lends itself to inferring ... I mean really ... Why do you think chicken needs a hat?

and what does each character want? (how about a flap booklet?)

and who doesn't like a craft to go with a book?

and best yet? How about all this for FREE at my TPT store????? Just click on the picture below to download your copy.  

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fall Math Station FREEBIE!

I survived the first week of first grade!  As you know it is always such a great feeling but there is no tired like the end of the first week of school tired.

ZZZZZZZZZZZ....

 I think it was successful though in my house.  My daughter had a few hiccups at the first of the week, but is now settled into grade eight and my son seems to be enjoying his post-secondary start-up. 

To celebrate I have created a new math station and have listed it for free in my TPT store.  When I saw these scarecrows I just couldn't resist.




Students roll 3 dice, add the numbers and cover the number on their playing card.  I have included an "I can..." card to help with student independence (what did I ever do without them?) and both color and black and white versions.

You can download your copy for FREE at my TPT store by clicking on either of the pictures above.

Enjoy and I'll be back soon with a new I Spy activity ;)

Build a Scarecrow and Giveaways

Take a peek at my newest 'Make 10' activity that I have added to my TPT store.

In my opinion students can never have enough practice at 'making 10'.  To play this game students begin with a playing mat that has a scarecrow pole on it.  Taking turns they turn over two ten frame cards.  If the cards 'make 10' then they add a piece to their scarecrow.  The first to build their scarecrow wins!  I have included an I can... card so your work station is ready to go!  To change things up a bit print extra copies of the pumpkin ten frame cards and you have an instant ten frame matching game !  You can find this station here at my TPT store.



Would you like a copy of this math work station?  I would love to give away a copy to the first 2 people who are followers of my blog and leave a comment on this post.  Don't forget your email so I can send it to you!

Speaking of Giveaways, you need to check out these two!

Leah over at Learning 4 Keeps is hosting a huge giveaway with more than 25 sellers (including yours truly) offering prizes.  You need to hop on over and check it out ! Click on the picture to head on over.

Also, don't forget about the fabulous fall giveaway that Jenna is hosting over at Diving Into Learning !  Click on the picture to hop on over.





Good luck on the giveaways!

Cynthia over at 2nd Grade Pad is having a fall linky party.  Hop on over to her pad to see lots of great fall activities!

There is another fall linky over at All Students Can Shine. Hop on over for even more great fall activities!