Sunday, November 29, 2015

Easy Peasy Jesse Tree...Ready to Go!

In case you haven't noticed, Christmas is just around the corner!  Are you ready????

One of my favorite December activities is the Jesse Tree.  

Check out this very simple Jesse Tree that we do each year!


The tree itself is easy to make!  See the instructions below!


Then simply add Jesse Tree symbols each day.

Click below to download the Jesse Tree unit which includes tree instructions and templates, Jesse Tree symbols, and correlating Bible Stories.


Enjoy!

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Cyber Smile Sale...PLUS my entire STORE is on SALE!


This is the perfect opportunity to check out my new products!

Gotta Love Cyber Monday!

I LOVE SALES!



Monday, August 17, 2015

Back to School Sale on TpT



TpT is throwing a Back to School Sale!
One Day Only!

My Store will also be on sale for even more savings!



Be sure and check it out!


Thursday, August 6, 2015

Still Celebrating...and Planning!

 
 
 
So...it's that time of year when you are getting ready for back-to-school!  Supplies are being purchased, classrooms are being readied, and those calendars for the upcoming school year are being handed out!  I like to fill in my planner right away so I at least FEEL like I am organized and on the ball! (If only!!!!)
 
 
So here is the 2016 Yearly Planner and Calendar!
Free for a limited time!
 
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Planner-Calendar-2015800

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Planner-Calendar-2015800

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Planner-Calendar-2015800
 
 
Just print it, 3-hole punch it, and stick in a binder!
 
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Planner-Calendar-2015800
 
 
Oh...and if you need the rest of 2015,
click HERE for last year's planner!
 
Happy Planning!
 


Wednesday, August 5, 2015

1,000 Followers Celebration!

Can I get a Woot! Woot!?

has reached 1,000 followers so we are having a celebration!



For a limited time, you can get the following freebies!



This author study is for upper elementary level classrooms and includes a banner heading and multiple posters depicting some of our most famous authors!  


Check it out and leave some feedback!




This art unit was created as a way to teach the basics of art to my 4th, 5th, & 6th graders.  It covers the basic elements of art and includes a student interactive notebook and a corresponding Power Point presentation.



Check it out and leave some feedback!



This is a year long set of math facts - one for each day of the school year!

On each page is 25 math facts that included a mixture of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division!  Give students a minute to finish or have them time themselves to see how long they finish the set! 




Check it out and leave some feedback!








Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Live Cams Are A Great Addition To Your Classroom!

This summer flew by...as all summers do!  I tried my absolute best to ensure that everything my own kiddos learned last year would remain fresh in their little brains over their three months off.  We did Math facts, practiced sight words, read books, and practiced tying our shoes!  All of which was usually met with the moans and groans of my children who would much rather be outside riding bikes and swimming!  However, there was one amazing learning experience that kept us intrigued and attentive this summer. 
My kids LOVED watching the live animal cams!



Click the picture above!

There are lots of different animals to view live...bees, polar bears, whales, and more!  But our favorite seemed to be the salmon and the bears in Alaska! 
Check it out and see what is your favorite!
I know I will showing this in my classroom this year! 
Welcome Back!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Boggle or Bust!

I have hopped on the Boggle Bandwagon and I am loving every minute of it!  My 4th graders are very excited about this new classroom activity and it has gotten pretty competitive in our room! 


I changed it up a bit from what I have seen around and made my own to add more letters, thus creating more columns and rows.  


We start a new Boggle Bash game each week.  Students have all week to fill a sheet with 25 words.  They know I tally the sheets by how many letters they use.  So they need to fill up their sheet with bigger words to win...the three letter words aren't going to get you the win!


When they are finished, the put their sheet in the Boggle Bash Box (a wooden toy mailbox - I think it is Melissa and Doug - that I purchased at a garage sale and painted).  The following Monday, I tally the sheets and declare a winner.


What does the winner get?  


They go crazy over a simple bottle of Powerade!

This week's Flash Freebie is this Boggle Bash game.  It includes the heading, letters, answer sheets, and directions.  

In case you were wondering, I use a Calendar Pocket Chart from Carson-Dellosa which fits everything perfectly.


Click on the picture below to get your Flash Freebie!




Friday, March 13, 2015

Earth and Space Unit

To Infinity and Beyond!

That's where we traveled this past quarter as we rocketed through our Earth and Space Unit!

We covered our Earth, Sun, & Moon!

We learned about shadows...


and the phases of the moon!



We explored our stars and constellations!


We explored eclipses!


We discovered our planets!





And, of course, we did fun projects!
I am always amazed at the effort put into these projects!








So for today's Flash Freebie, you can download this whole unit including the Power Point for note taking!

Enjoy!



Friday, February 27, 2015

Think Green!

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner!  Do you have your green ready?????

Here is a quick and easy art activity that the kids can do independently and have fun with.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shamrock-Fun-Perfect-for-St-Patricks-day-Easy-Art-Project-FREEBIE-1736471

Students get to choose any art supply that is green to randomly fill in squares.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shamrock-Fun-Perfect-for-St-Patricks-day-Easy-Art-Project-FREEBIE-1736471

In our classroom, students were able to choose from paint, water colors, markers, crayons, colored pencils, glitter, and oil pastels.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shamrock-Fun-Perfect-for-St-Patricks-day-Easy-Art-Project-FREEBIE-1736471
 
We then punched holes in the top and added green pipe cleaners for easy hanging.  Ribbon would work too!
 
For the FREEBIE printable, click below!
 
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shamrock-Fun-Perfect-for-St-Patricks-day-Easy-Art-Project-FREEBIE-1736471

Enjoy!