1st Grade Hip Hip Hooray!: August 2015

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Labor Day Freebie...

Just put together a little "freebie" for you before tomorrows surprise!
This is about Labor Day. I think you will enjoy it. It will only be free until Tuesday of next week at which time I will put it on sale! Enjoy and thanks again for following me!

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Labor Day is a wonderful opportunity for educators to inform their students of the real reason we will not have school on Monday or we have a three day weekend. It brings a real life experience into the classroom and provides opportunity for students to make connections.

This packet contains:
Labor Day Warm Up
Word Search
Flip Book
Word Work on parts of speech
Vocabulary Cards for posting
I want to be...
Writing a thank you
Mini book filled with informational text
Statement or Questions using facts from the text
Writing about Labor Day using facts from text
Making words from occupations

This is designed to use during your literacy time or as a mini lesson!
Enjoy

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Oh where, Oh where have I been?

Hi everyone! The past two weeks have been WILD for me. I have officially moved from my home of 25 years and am now officially a LAKE GIRL. There is just one slight problem...the new home I was suppose to move into is NOT DONE so that means storage and renting a TINY TINY house. Oh well, I am still smiling and have missed blogging with you. But guess what...I AM BACK!
I took a little time each day to update some OUTSTANDING topics for September and the beginning of October.
The first to come is Grandparents Day!
My packet includes these two delightful story and the suggestion of others.
I am including my family packet as well because Grandparents Day is the perfect lead into a unit on the family!!

Find here $4 Grandparents included

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Next we move to Johnny Appleseed who celebrates a birthday in September.

This includes an adorable craft and writing/picture topper. It is filled with writing, reading, word work and literacy activities. The vocabulary cards are perfect for posting!! 90 pages.

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Early in October we visit Christopher Columbus and learn the true story!

In 1492 what happened? Why was his discovery important?

The craft that accompanies this is simple and fun to make as we watch the ship sale around the world.

Again the packet is filled with reading suggestions, vocabulary cards, a craft and...writing, word work and a bit of mathematics!!

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The final packet I am going to cover today is Fire Safety with is also covered the first of October.

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This comprehensive packet is filled with poetry, reading, writing, mathematics, and word work.

I love the writing/picture topper and it features one of my favorite stories No Dragons for Tea.

What a delightful twist on fire safety. Don't have the book...Not to worry...Check out this link...

No Dragons For Tea

I do not doubt for a minute that after you listen to the story you will purchase it for your library!

Hope this has helped you to do some advance planning.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Creative Crafts for the Classroom!

I love keeping one bulletin board in my room for monthly themes.
These crafts were designed to decorate this board using a catchy title.
Many of these come from packets you may have purchased.
The kiddos are always so proud to see their work displayed and I always get a giggle out of the differences in creative talents. Cutting, gluing pieces in the correct spot, and putting on finishing touches.
Some have heads where bodies should be, glue on everything but the project, and cutting that looks like the scissors may not have had a sharp edge.
I actually have a few of the masterpieces that I saved and framed for my three boys as they grew.
Parents love it when these items come home and I guaruntee if you visited the home they just might be hanging on the refridgerator.
So here it is!

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Here they are with a closer look...

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

We Love You More!

Yep that is right!
TpT has decided to run a sale for one more day and I am going to join them!

Check out this link for a number of suggestions!

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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Congratulations!

and remember there are freebies for all of you!

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It is worth checking the book out at the library.

Adorable and a "friendship" theme.

Find information here on her website.

This is the simple but adorable craft that accompanies the complete packet.

Find it here...$2

Saturday, August 15, 2015

LAST CHANCE FOR GIVEAWAY!

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AND LET'S FLIP AGAIN!

New style and simpler format.
Just as much fun!
Print, color, cut, paste, read!!
Following that your kiddos will be ready to write narrative, informative, and opinion selections!
Great for a literacy center!

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

YOUR CLASS IS GOING TO FLIP!

I just finished creating a September Flip Book packet.
I think these flip books are wonderful and will excite your class about writing.
They are perfect for the writing center, independent writers, or a whole class activity.
The kiddos will have so much fun sharing.
Here is the freebie so you can try it out before you see if you like it. The topic goes with the book First Day Jitters.

Loved by all!!

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This complete packet contains topics like...Back To School, Johnny Appleseed, Autumn, and a Book Report.

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Hope you will enjoy!!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Facebook Information

I just finally reached 500 Followers on my Facebook Page.
I AM SO EXCITED!
To thank everyone I am making my September and October Word Searches FREE until Friday.

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Hope you will stop by and pick them up!

Also PLEASE enter the GIVEAWAY...It is a free book and packet.

I know you would enjoy it.

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Friday, August 7, 2015

Giveaway!!

I am excited to "giveaway" this wonderful story and activity packet that accompany it!
Enter to win tomorrow.

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New Literature...Those Pesky Rabbits!

I am absolutely in love with this new story written by Ciara Frood.
The pictures are absolutely delightful and the story captures your attention.
THOSE PESKY RABBITS
Bear lives on his own in the middle of nowhere and he likes it just that way.
But one day a family of rabbits builds a home right next to his.

And those Pesky Rabbits continue to come knocking on his door asking for things.

He is annoyed and requests that they LEAVE HIM ALONE!

But there is a twist at the end of the story as the Pesky Rabbits leave a note and a basket on Bear's porch.

It will warm your heart just as it did Bears. He decides he might be lonely and heads over to make friends with the Pesky Rabbits.

So many beneficial educational topics...vocabulary(pesky, annoyed, lonely, swap), friendship, and as the story takes place the illustrations portray a change of seasons.

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Stop by and enter.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Back To School HELPFULS!!

It's that time and from stores to school signs you see...BACK TO SCHOOL!
As a teacher you are looking for items to ensure a successful start to the school year.
Be sure to check these out!