A "yummie" Friday Freebie!!

As I was going back through some old files I found this neat activity.  I immediately thought it would be a fabulous treat for the end of our Arctic/Antarctic Units.  So...off to the grocery I went.  Low and behold they are no longer called an Eskimo Pie BUT they were 2 boxes for $5.00 and there were 12 in each box.  What a deal!  I came home and redid the activity sheet.  Tomorrow will be a "sweet" treat.
Enjoy the little activity to go with the ice cream treat!  Michele

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100th Day is on the way! "freebie"

The 100th day is on the way!  We have been fun keeping track of how many days left.  This little "tracker" can be found in my 100 Day packet on TpT.  I love the 100th day!  Here is a little "freebie" for your 100th Day celebration.

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Off to the Arctic...

Our exploration began today.  The entire week will focus on informational text and writing reports.  Today each child chose an animal to report on.  Stay tuned...

These are the information collecting sheets the students will be using.

A favorite Arctic story on animal babies.

We will use this in the computer lab tomorrow.  

Groundhog Prediction "freebie"!

It's that time when the furry little fellow gets ready to peek out.  Have fun with your class predicting this week and building data collection skills.  Michele

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Arctic ...freebie

Next week we are off to the Arctic.  We are going to focus on informational text, and using detailed information to compare and contrast.  I am excited as we moving our writing into a reporting style.

I will try and keep you updated on effective ways I get the primary child to gather details for research.  Michele

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Penguins and a freebie!

We are off to the South Pole the next three days to explore the life of the penguin.  Our lesson began with the mini book from the Penguin packet and a classroom globe.  National Geographic has a marvelous 3 minute video about Penguins.  We made fancy little penguins and discovered three details about this special bird.  (This is the freebie).  This unit is helping my 1st graders to "dive into" informational text.  Follow along this week and check it out.  Michele

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Check out our "rookery"!!

Martin Luther King "freebie"

After a day off for MLK Day we woke this morning to a Late Start.  Temperatures were below zero and there was a dusting of snow.  It is a treat as it allows me some time to organize before the kiddos come roaring in!  This morning we will discuss Dr. King and this afternoon focus on The Crayon Box that Talked.
At the end of the day we will bring the two themes together.  I am posting three of the pages I am using today.  The font is not as cute because it is blocked on my computer here at school but not bad.  So enjoy!! Michele

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