"Teens"

Something I made yesterday for the kids that still have a hard time with the "teens" . . .there is a page for numbers 11-19. They will cut out the squares on the dotted lines and glue to a piece of construction paper in the appropriate spot. I will have to post a picture of an example tomorrow!

Click here to download.

Reading Strategy Freebie!

Hi everyone! Can you believe Halloween is next week? I can't believe how fast the month is flying by. I am really excited for November for two reasons. 1. My hubby and I are going to a Michael Buble Concert and 2. My college boy will be home for Thanksgiving break. Yay!

Does your school allow Halloween costumes at school? Our school does as long as there are no masks or fake weapons. This year we are planning a First Grade costume parade.

We are hoping for nice weather. Where we live in Southern Utah we have very unpredictable weather. We sometimes have pretty nice weather for Halloween but have also had years where there was a good amount of snow on the ground. Crossing fingers for the former rather than the latter!

Here is a picture of the trees in our front yard:

I also have a freebie to share. 

Click here to download and print.

Have a great night!

Halloween Freebie

I don't know about you but I love FaLL! It is my favorite season of all. It makes me start to think of Halloween.

 I also love this clip art set from Melonheadz Illustrating! 

It is so cute! Here is a little freebie just for fun (and because I couldn't wait to do a little something with this set).

Click here to download.

Have a great Thursday!

Flashcards Freebie. In black and white to save on color ink!

Hey everyone. I hope you are having a good weekend. If you are like me you have probably spent some time working on stuff for school . . .that's just kind of what we do . . .my focus this weekend has been re-doing my plan book FOR the 3rd TiMe! LoNg StOrY, not my fault. We keep having grade level schedule changes. Anyway, I got it done and I am not redoing it again no matter what!

My other big task has been getting ready for parent conferences. Printing data, gathering interventions for parents to help with at home and making flashcards. In black and white. So that it is not a drain on color ink. Yay! I posted the links to the flashcards on my classroom blog so that parents can have access right away. 

Here they are in case they can help anyone else out . . .

Click here to download and print alphabet flashcards.

Click here to download and print numbers from 1-30 flashcards.

AmaZIng FiRsT GraDeRs and Poster Freebie for SH, CH, TH

Wow! Can you believe it . . .here I am 2 days in a row! I am actually about to go to bed, I am so sleepy tonight. We had a really busy weekend around the house and an even busier Monday at school. I have to tell you about this cute little class (all 26 of them) I was a couple of minutes after the bell getting into the classroom because I had to get a couple of kids from the cafeteria that were finishing breakfast, WELL, I walked into the classroom and all children were in their squares on the rug and they had started the QuIeT GaMe, on their own, as in without. me. there. 

I was ecstatic!

 Isn't that the most awesome thing ever!?

Gosh, I am so proud of them.

Anyway, we are learning the Phonics Dance and have been working on SH, CH and TH. I made these posters tonight that I am printing off at half size.

Click here to download and print

I will show you tomorrow or the next day what I am going to do with them . . .

Hugs!

Dog Days of Summer Giveaway and Freebie Extravaganza!

Hey everyone! Can you believe it is the middle of July! For us time is dwindling down to the end of of break. We report back on August 8th. It is always surprising how quickly it goes. . .however, we still have some summer left so let's celebrate! 

We are having a great giveaway over at Teaching Blog Roundup and you do not want to miss it! WooHoo!! 

We have 14 people participating in the giveaway. YAY! 

Hop On Over!

In honor of this big event I have a special freebie today for my fellow first grade teachers! A fun packet to do with your firsties the first few days of school!

Click here to download and print

Table Signs.

Hi again! I have an addition for today that I didn't have ready when I posted this afternoon. It is a new listing in my TpT Store. Sorry for the double post!

Glossybox and Classroom Behavior Lotto Freebie 2 Colors

Hi everyone. I have a case of the "tireds" the last couple of days. The "I don't think I can get off the couch" syndrome. Do you ever have that? Gosh, I hope it improves soon. LOL

We have done a lot of traveling lately so I think that is part of the problem. . .

My highlight this weekend was receiving my first Glossybox! 

I used to be a member of "Birchbox" but wanted to try something different just for fun. 

I have only received one "Glossybox" so far, but am really impressed with the quality and size of the products.

Now, I can't wait to see what the July box will feature. :)

I did manage to work on a small thing for school today even in my lazy state . . .which is pretty much a miracle!

I use one of these each year as a whole class incentive. I send mine to Costco.com Photo and have it enlarged to 11 X 14ish. When the kids do something as a class that I want to reward, I cover a box with a little sticky note. Once it is full, we have a special activity of some kind. They really love to watch the progress as it gradually gets filled up.

Click here to download and print.

or in white . . .

Click here to download and print.

Graphics by Melonheadz Illustrating

Background by The 3am Teacher

Have a good evening!

Whole Brain Rules Freebie and Giveaway Winner!

Hey everyone. Sorry I didn't post the last couple of days. We have been out of town visiting this guy

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and doing mom stuff with him like shopping, laundry, apartment hunting for Fall semester etc.

It was great!

Today, I feel like I need a nap!

We are also in the process of pulling out some things to put in a neighborhood yard sale.

But, I still need a nap!

Anyway, here is Freebie #5.

Click here to download and print.

We also have a winner for the GIVEAWAY! Congratulations Kelly, I have sent you an email. :)

 Thanks to everyone who entered.

Have a good afternoon. . .

Character/Lifeskill Posters Freebie

Happy Monday! Are you out of school for summer break yet? We have been out for 2 weeks. 

As I have mentioned we have a list of home projects we are working on. Next week, we are going to work on the garage. We are painting the walls, organizing and putting an epoxy coating on the floor. We will see how it goes. ;)

A couple of days ago we made a new batch of handmade soap. I LOVE how it turned out. It is Peppermint Mocha. We got the recipe from Offbeat and Inspired.

Here is Freebie 4. It is a set of 6 posters that address the 6 Pillars of Character. We are going to be using this program for our school this coming year.

Click here to download and print.

Have a great evening!

I'm linking up!

Direction Signs Freebie and Mason Jar Mania

Hey everyone! Sorry Freebie #3 is so late. We have been so busy the last 2 days. We completely rearranged the kitchen. Took everything out of all cabinets and pantry, cleaned and put things back in a nice, orderly way. Big job! It is such a great feeling to have it done. We finished this afternoon and then had to go to Costco and Barnes and Noble. It is about a 45 minute drive to the community where they are located, so of course we HAD to eat dinner at Texas Roadhouse as well. ;)

I found a book that I am so excited about! Well, first off . . .I should explain that I have a thing for Mason Jars! I don't know why but I reeeaaalllyy like them. Imagine my excitement when I saw this book at Barnes and Noble today:

I picked it up and bought it without even opening it. They had me at "Mason Jars".

I am planning to look at it this evening while I watch my DVR'd episodes of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show and drink my to go cup of Sweet Tea from Texas Roadhouse. YAY!!

Anyway, here is Freebie #3 . . .

Click here to download and print.

Don't forget to enter the giveaway. Remember, you can tweet every day.

Click here to enter.

Have a good evening!

Flower Photos, Behavior Clip Chart Freebie, and Giveaway Reminder.

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a good day. We spent the morning washing the outside of the windows. I love the feeling of looking out sparkly clean windows, don't you? I wanted to share some  pictures of the fruits of our labor in the yard.

Our Number 1 Helper! {well, sometimes :)}

And now, here is the Freebie for Day 2.

BeHaViOr ClIp ChArT

Here is what mine looks like put together . . .

Click here to download and print.

Frames by Great Graphics

It isn't visible in the photo but I have a big ladybug attached at the top for kids who get beyond "great choices."

Don't forget to enter the giveaway! Remember, you can Tweet about it every day to increase your odds of winning!

Click here to enter.