On Your Mark, Get Set, SHOP!

Have you been busy filling your TpT cart?  The BIG Cyber Sale starts TOMORROW!

My firsties are always working on reading sight words accurately and fluently.  To help them with this, I have created a homework activity called On Your Mark, Get Set Read!  It's really easy:  parents time their child reading words on the chart.  The kids repeat this three times a day for three days and record their best time each day!  Easy and FUN!

There are five levels to choose from:

Dolch Words:  Pre-Primer Edition

Dolch Words:  Primer Edition

Dolch Words:  First Grade Edition

Dolch Words:  Second Grade Edition

Dolch Words:  Third Grade Edition


Here's a sneak peek (Click the image to see the product in my TpT store.)

Click HERE to get this!

Here's an example of what the activity chart looks like:

 

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My *NEW* Favorite Decor And a FREEBIE, Too!

A few weeks ago, I shared my new Alphabet Pennants.  I needed a new alphabet for my room in the WORST WAY!  I think my other alphabet is about 10 years old.... still in good shape, but still.... I need a change!  Well,  I have created a few more pennant sets! I wanted to make sure that I shared them with you first! 

I created Brights:

Click HERE or the image to get them!

and Owls with stripes!

Click HERE or on the image to get them!

I also have Classic Colors and Chevron available:

Click HERE or the image to get them!

Click HERE or the image to get them! 

Can you tell that I have pennants on the brain?  I decided on the chevron set for my classroom!  I'll post pictures as soon as I have them up!  I think it is my favorite classroom decor for this school year!

In the meantime, here is a little FREEBIE for you!

Click HERE or the image to get this!

The Welcome Banner has Pencils for Pre-K to 5th grade so you can customize it to fit your needs!

Enjoy!

What is your favorite classroom decor for this school year?

Classroom Decor Bundle: Classic Colors

I have been a busy bee this summer!  I just finished a HUGE Classroom Decor Bundle! 

This set includes:

Alphabet Pennants (A-Z, uppercase and lowercase letter with corresponding picture)

Number Posters (#0-20 with corresponding ten frame)

Shapes (2 and 3 Dimensional)

Calendar Set (Months of year, days of week, #1-31, yesterday was, today  is, tomorrow will be)

Birthday Display (Poster for each month, Happy Birthday Banner, Birthday certificates)

Secret Agent Numbers (0-36  Great for Morning Check In, Cubbies, Behavior Chart, labeling book bins, or whatever you choose)

Behavior Clip Chart

Color posters

Welcome Banner (for Pre-K tp 5^th grade)

Table signs (#1-6)

Wall of Wow! Banner

Be sure to check it out HERE!  Guess what?????  It's on SALE!  Be sure to grab it now!

This isn't the only product on sale.... my ENTIRE STORE is on SALE!  Yep, you heard me!  S-A-L-E!  Hop on over to my little store and start shopping!

Christmas in July

Summer, summer, summer!  I love SUMMER!  I hope you guys are enjoying the summer as much as I am!  Sun, friends, relaxing.... 

I know many of you are already thinking about B.T.S. (Back to School).  I can't even believe those words came out of my mouth!  It's still too soon for me!  BUT, I know some of you are anxious about setting up your rooms and thinking of the new and exciting things you will do in the upcoming year....

SO...

JUST FOR YOU..... 

I'm throwing a little Christmas in July SALE!  I'm offering you 12 days of savings!  Yep, 12 DAYS! 

I'm working on a few new products, so be sure to keep checking back!

Empty out that wish list!  Fill your cart with lots of goodies!  Click HERE to start shopping!

Happy Shopping!

Blame It On Summer!

I have been M.I.A. I blame it on summer vacation! Why is it so difficult to stick to a schedule when you have the summer off?

Well, I have been somewhat busy. I did have time to create a new alphabet for my classroom. My other alphabet was O-L-D and I needed a change! Here is what I created:

I liked it so much that I made it in colorful chevron, too! 

They are now available in my TpT store!  Please click on the images to check them out! 

I did have a chance to get some R&R!  Hubby and I just got back from a week in beautiful Minocqua, Wisconsin.  Lots of fishing, boating, sun and fun! 

Hope you are enjoying your summer! 

Hello SUMMER!

Hi, Blogging Buddies! It's my favorite time of year! SUMMER!

Today I am liking up with Erica's Ed-Ventures to share my favorite end of the year gifts!

One of the best gifts for teachers are gift cards!    Target, Walmart, Starbucks, restaurants, movie theaters, book stores.... you name it!  You can never go wrong! 

Another great idea is a book for the classroom library. I have often received a copy of a child's favorite book, with a sweet note written inside.  

My ALL TIME FAVORITE gift  this year was this:

Yep, that's all I need.  A simple picture, framed with a sweet note.  (That is me, on the left, by the way!)  Yep, cried like a baby.....

What's your favorite end of the year gift?  Hop over to Eric's Ed-Ventures and share!

Teacher Appreciation

Did you hear the news?  It's Teacher Appreciation Week!  Teachers Pay Teachers is honoring all teachers by having a SALE!

Who doesn't love a sale? I know I do! This a great opportunity to get some end of the year activities, clear out your wish list, or get a few things that you have had your eye on.  Click HERE to start shopping!

I'm off to empty my wish list!  What's on your wish list?  I'd love to hear what you are getting!  Please leave a comment and share the link to your favorite TpT product!

Happy Shopping!

FREEBIES with Creative Clips

Krista Wallden , over at The Creative Chalkboard and Creative Clips, is celebrating reaching 10,000 followers at her TpT store!  To help celebrate, Alison from A Tale of 2 First Grades invited me to join her Link Up Party!  I'm so excited!  

Krista's clipart has inspired me and many others to design some AMAZING creations!  The best part is they are all FREE!  Yep, you heard me!  FREE!  

Here is my FREEBIE!  All you have to do is click on the picture!  

Want more FREEBIES?  Click the image below to get 'em! 

Don't keep this a secret!  Be sure to tell every teacher you know about these great FREEBIES!

Don’t forget to leave a comment on the blog as a thank you.  :)

Oh, I almost forgot!  Be sure to stop by Krista's TpT store!  She is celebrating with tons of FREEBIES!  Check out her store HERE!  Be sure to leave feedback about her products!  If she reaches 40, 000 votes by Tuesday, there is another surprise for us!  Let's help her reach her goal! 

Enjoy!

Spring Silly Sentence Freebie and Good News!

I think Spring has finally sprung!  I never thought it would get here.  The grass is green.  The daffodils are beginning to bloom.  The air is warmer.  The sun is shining!  Ahhhhhh!

With all of this excitement, I decided it was time for a Spring Freebie!  :)

I just created Spring Silly Sentences!

My firsties LOVE to do this as part of Daily 5!  All they do is choose words from each column and write a sentence.  Then, they identify the noun and verb.  You can get this for FREE!  All you need to do is follow my Facebook page HERE.

Have you heard the good news?  My friend  Krista, over at The Creative Chalkboard, is celebrating reaching 10,000 followers at her TpT store!  To celebrate, she is going to have 10 Day, 10,000 Follower Celebration with a LOAD of freebies, giveaways and special offers! Don't miss out!!!  I am a huge fan of hers and can honestly say that I LOVE her stuff!  Her images are so crisp and clear!  

  



Today, make sure you:

1.) Download her Free Favorite Thing #1 in herTpT store!  (This is something I can use a lot!)  You can get it HERE.

2.) Check out her new Fan Freebie for a COMPLETE SET OF CLIPART- Little Buggies!   (OH MY WORD!  They are the cutest bugs EVER!)  You can get it HERE.

3.) CHECK OUT her LIMITED EDITION SET! It is on sale for $5.00 for one week before the price goes up for the second week!    You can get it HERE.


Congrats to Krista! 

April Currently

It's not quite feeling like spring here.  But it's April.  I'll take it.  Warm weather has to be around the corner, right?

Since it's the beginning of April that means it is time for a new Currently!

Listening to:   Big Bang Theory!  It always makes me laugh! This episode is one of my top ten favorite episodes:

 
LOVING:  We have been focusing on non fiction writing.  My first graders LOVE it!  

You can get a copy of the book my kiddos are working on HERE.
 

THINKING:  I am starting to see signs of spring!  So happy!  I walked out my front door this morning and my daffodils looked similar to this:  
 

 

I can't wait until they open! 

Then maybe it will get a litter warmer out....

WANTING:  a nap.  I'm not asking for much.  No. Can. Do.  Too much to do. 

NEEDING:  to finish a project for my Writer's Workshop.  I got the idea from my friend, Liz.  I can't wait to share it with you.  Stay tuned.... I will tell you all about it soon!  I promise! 

HOURS and LAST DAY:  Our Last Day is May 30.  The kids have a half day.  Sadly, we have to put in a whole day.  But, it does give the teachers an opportunity to get a few final things done before we leave for the summer!

The last day will be here before we know it!  Now the pressure is on to get things done!  YIKES!
Be sure to check out what other teachers are doing Currently.