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Be sure to check back so you don't miss out!

 

Happy Saturday!



I Spy Sight Words

In first grade we spend a lot of time practicing sight words.  I try to come up with so many fun ways to keep my students engaged, yet still learning and am excited to show you this!
I just put the finishing touches on this word work activity that I have been working on.

Hidden in each of the four pictures are 80 teeny tiny sight words.  Students need to use magnifying glasses to find them and then record them on one of the recording sheets.  To create this activity I used the first 80 high frequency Dolch sight words.

You can find this activity HERE at my TPT store. 

I added it to my I Spy Bundle so if you already own it just head on over and redownload to pick up a copy :)

Would you like a copy of my newest I Spy activity?  I will send a copy of I Spy Sight Words to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.  Don't forget your email!

Pinterest Organization

I LOVE Pinterest! 

 

I love it so much that my boards were becoming overwhelming almost to the point of embarrassing.  So I spent some time this afternoon organizing. 

 

I have that feeling I get when I organize a closet :)

 

LOOK!!

 

I wish I had taken a before shot because it was CRAZY!!

 

I still have some pinning and deleting to do within my boards but I am a HAPPY GIRL!

 

Do you pin?  If you do, why not head over to my boards and see if you are interested in any.  Click on the picture or HERE to head on over!

 

Happy Pinning!

 

 

Numbers 0-20 Math Stations

Finally!  After working on this unit for a few weeks it's DONE!!!
I'm a bit of a perfectionist and just kept tweaking this until I was happy.

This unit includes eight math stations that focus on the numbers zero to twenty.  Here's a little peek -

I've included ten frames, tallies, number words, base ten and numbers.  These are ready to print and add to your math tubs.  Each math station has an "I can..." card to build student independence.  For the stations that have a recording sheet I included an extra "I can..." card to give you the option of using the recording sheet or not.

You can find this unit at my TPT store.

I'm headed out for the evening, but when I return I will randomly choose 2 comments and send a free copy to the commenters.
I'm back - my daughter's soccer game ended with a score of 4-5 so she said to use those numbers :) I'll be sending the unit along soon ladies!

I'm in love ... and a new math station

You know that feeling when you open the mail and it isn't a power bill or phone bill?  Well, multiply that by 100 and you'd know how excited I was to open the mail!!!!

Looky, looky...

a new laminator!!!!!

We have a big one at school, and it works well BUT I need to turn my items in for the one person in the building who's allowed to use it AND wait until she has a big pile and some time.  Well, sometimes a girl just wants her laminating a little faster.

This Fellowes Saturn 125 is AWESOME!

 

When I turn it on it took less than 5 minutes to heat up then beeped to get my attention.  I was able to choose between 3 and 5 mil laminate and it heated to just the right temperature.

If you've never laminated before it's easy peasy.  Just slide the page you want to laminate into the pouch and slide it into the laminator.

 

 

It will feed itself and come out the other side.  VOILA!!!

 

It was so easy!  If you would like your own laminator check out mybinding.com. They're easy to work with and your teaching materials that you spend TIME and MONEY on will last a long time.

 

Now, if I just had a binding machine ;)

What was I laminating you ask?

I've been working away at a new unit that focuses on teen numbers and was getting a little bogged down so took a little break to use these cute ice cream graphics by Graphics From the Pond. (Yes, you've seen me use them before!)

It's a math work station perfect for the beginning of the year.  Students will either roll or spin (your choice) tally and graph.  You can find this activity at my TPT store.

I'll send a copy to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.  In your comment, I'd love to know an activity that you might like to see included in my teen numbers math work station unit :)



Manic Monday Freebie and we have winners!!!!

I always enjoy visiting the Manic Monday posts to see what's new.  Today I thought I would link up my back to school doubles math work station freebie.  

 

By clicking on the picture you'll be able to download a copy for FREE.

 

If you like freebies as much as I do be sure to click on the picture below and see what other treasures you can find!

Now - we have some winners!!!!!

 

You may recall the hop that I participated in this weekend.  It looked like this:

 

Well, TWO winners have been selected.  They EACH get to choose a product from 17 TPT stores. 

The lucky winners are:  (insert drumroll... or maybe Christmas bells!)

 

 

Congratulations ladies!  Happy shopping!!!!

 

I also want to thank everyone who took a moment to leave me some feedback about my freebie.  It's your kind words that want me to keep creating :)

 

Here's a little tease ... if you had fun with this hop just wait until you see what we have in store for the next one.  be sure to follow me here or on facebook so you don't miss out!

 

 

 

 

 

Students love their birthdays!

I LOVE how children look forward to their birthdays.  They start counting down months before and it seems like it takes FOREVER for their birthdays to get here.

On student birthdays I always take a few minutes for the other students to make them birthday cards.  But then there's always the question of what to do with the birthday child while the others are busy.  In the past I gave them a few minutes of free time, but then I thought ... "Why not give them something productive?". 

So I created this...

It's a mystery picture that goes beyond the 100's chart to include numbers to 120.  I'm thinking that they can get it started at school then finish it up at home.  It's available at my TPT store.

I've added this to my Mystery Picture Bundle so if you have already purchased it head on over to TPT and redownload it from your purchases.

If you weren't around yesterday you have missed something BIG.  It involves freebies, a blog hop and a giveaway.  Click on the picture below to find out all about it!

 

As usual, I'll send a copy of my Tens and Ones Mystery Picture (Birthday) to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.

 

I'm Celebrating Christmas in July and You're Invited!!

        It’s Christmas in July and we're doing it up in a way that would make Santa proud!

I have teamed up with 16 other amazing teacher-bloggers and we thought that we would not only run a sale this weekend (yes, my ENTIRE STORE IS 20% OFF!!!) but we are bringing you some amazing winter holiday themed freebies and the chance to win your choice of products from each of our stores. Yes, that’s right, you will get to choose your products. We will have 2 grand prizes, one for a K-2 primary teacher and one for a 3-5 intermediate teacher!

This hop will take you to 17 blogs where you will collect TPT freebies along the way.  If you're not already following our stores you might want to do so when you collect your freebie.  It's a great way to receive information about upcoming sales and specials.

Hidden in each freebie found on TPT, is a flamingo hanging out on the beach. Look for a Christmas song written in the sand.  Find the underlined word. You will need to collect all 17 words for the grand prize.  Once you have all 17 words, then you can enter by listing the words on the Rafflecopter for a chance to win the grand prize on the final stop.

I am the 10th stop on the hop. 

Are you ready? Well, what are you waiting for? Get going…All you need to do is click on my freebie below, follow my TPT store, and download your freebie. Find the word hidden in my freebie and add it to your list. While you're there, why not take a look around because my store is 20% off from July 5th thru July 7th. 

 

You will make a complete loop to all the blogs, download freebies in TPT with the pink flamingos, and then enter the final prize. Don’t forget to follow our TPT stores and blogs along your travels! You never know what we might be planning next…

Now, for the next stop.  Click on the picture below to head on over  to see my  bloggy friend Diane at Fifth in the Middle.

 

I know that you're going to have fun participating in this hop and you'll pick up some awesome freebies along the way!

 

Good luck and Merry Christmas in July!!

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Christmas ... in July!!

 

I can't keep the secret any longer!

 

My bloggy friends and I have a sweet treat planned for you.  From July 5-7 not only will my entire store be 20% off but you will have a chance to pick up some sweet freebies!

 

Come back on Friday to find out more ... you're going to think it's Christmas (in July!!!)

 

 

Let's help out ...

 

As Canadian's celebrate their country's birthday today there are many of them who continue to suffer from the devastation floods that occurred in Alberta last week.

Retta over at Rainbow City Learning has organized some TPT donations to combine into 3 packs.  My purchasing one of these packs for $25.00 you will not only gather a great collection of resources but 100% of the money will be donated to teachers in Alberta to help them get ready for back to school.

 

In the K-2 bundle you will find my Back to School Math Work Stations

 

and many other great products.

Here are the links you will need to get started on you back to school shopping.

Alberta Flood Relief K-2 Bundle
Alberta Flood Relief 3-5 Bundle
Alberta Flood Relief 6-12 Bundle