A new space packet...Blast Off!

The packet contains 44 pages that provide information through word work, writing, guided reading and reading for detail. 

These are great to go with the packet.  Some cute astronauts for posting or a bulletin board as well as phases of the moon with yummie Oreo cookies!!

Bubbles and Giggles

This is just too cute.  Had to share.
The project idea is from lessonplansos.com!
thanks for the inspiration.

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Make a video - it's fun, easy and free!
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Hop on by...Frog Celebration and "freebie"

Hop on over to my stores and pick it up!  The cupcake toppers are included in this "freebie"!

Our celebration for Friday "fun day" and the conclusion of frogs!

Symmetry "freebie"! No foolin'...

It's a "freebie"!!

To enhance our math curriculum today we made symmetrical bunnies for spring! To go with it I have included a free packet with three other "symmetry" activities in it.  I hope you enjoy them... no foolin'!
 TpT or Teachers Notebook

Frogs and a "freebie"

Before we began our study on frogs we brainstormed what we knew.  We then read our Scholastic News and watched a BrainPop show on frogs.  After this we were able to identify misconceptions and a few new facts along with vocabulary to begin our day!

While in the Daily Five Writing rotation the students wrote about frogs using facts from their Scholastic News as well as using their Can, Have, Are graphic organizer.

In the Word Work rotation students worked on ABC order with the vocabulary words and then using those words in a sentence and a question.

Our computer rotation was all about frogs.  More facts, reading and games.

Finally and our favorite we read and sang about Five Green and Speckled Frogs.  Each student created a frog to hang in our room.
If you like these ideas "hop" on over to TpT or Teacher's Notebook for the complete packet and a "freebie" "freebie"!

Monday, Monday...

We kicked off our week with Bike Safety!  You can find it on my TpT store or at Teachers Notebook..                                          TpT     Teacher's Notebook

Before we started our day each child wrote one way to stay safe on a bike.

We ended our day with these darling turtles.

The class decided that "slow and steady" on or bikes is the best way to ride!!

Five Green and Speckled Frogs with a freebie!!

These Cupcake Toppers are included in the "freebie" as well as the song and  frogs for singing with.

This is a portion of the packet.  Many activities related to word work and writing.

So excited for this week.  We kick off our unit on "life".  From frog to tadpole will be our first stop at looking at how things change.  I have a packet on TPT and at Teacher's Notebook with Five Green and Speckled Frogs as well as a "freebie".  Check them out and look for pictures to come!  Hope you all had a great weekend.

Book Character Day

Captain Underpants

Magic Treehouse

Our principal as Miss Frizzle!

A Sailor and a Sale!!

I am so excitied!  I just finished a new packet on "A Sailor Went to Sea"!  It is filled with delightful activities to excite children about the ocean and the treasures it holds.  The best part is that while learning valuable facts the students are working on vocabulary, work skills, writing and reading!  In honor of this new packet all of my packets that have anything to do with animals will be on sale!  So "hop" on over and check it out.

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Spring has Sprung!

Check out our adorable Spring Headbands!

Spring Sale

In honor of Spring arriving this week I am having a SALE starting Monday!  Any of my products that have the word "spring" in them are 20% off.  Springtime Word Work, Spring Activities With the Daily Five, Jellybeans and More...Springtime Activities.

I also have two Spring "freebies" so check it out at my store. Click Here

A Spring "freebie"!

On a beautiful Spring Day well almost Spring,  I thought I would post this "freebie"!
Spring Training has begun. 

Click here to download.

Bubbles

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Yesterday in Ohio it was in the 70's.  Those of us from the Midwest can appreciate the miracle of that.  Well in first grade it was a blessing as we grabbed our bottles of bubbles and headed out for some "scientific investigation".  This was the conclusion to our Matter Unit which can be found at my TpT store.  Enjoy the video!

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A Muddy Freebie!

What better time of year than now for a "muddy treat".  We read a wonderful story by Mary Lyn Ray called Mud and then all week we have been looking closely at different soils and working with "mud".  Today we made an edible mud and then we used our imagination.  What would a worm, teacher, mom, child say about mud?  Great fun and adorable answers!

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Leprechaun Letters and Treats!

Each day this week the leprechaun has left the class a note and a little treat!
The leprechaun here is an idea from Glyph Girls and the Skittles from Cupcake for Teacher.

Each letter is so much fun to write and always stresses that the leprechaun dislikes noise.
Ha!  A great strategy for a quiet classroom as every child hopes to sneak a peak of the leprechaun.

Today the leprechaun left the supplies to make these cute treats.
Easy and mmmmmmmm!!
They can be put in a baggie to take home.

March Madness "freebie"!

As promised here is a little "freebie" to celebrate the start of March Madness!  I love basketball and so does my class.  Because I have not figured out how to download the "freebies" onto my blog I have to send you to my store.  So...."take a little trip" by clicking here and enjoy!Click here for March Madness

March Madness

Okay, I know that this is a teaching blog and if I stretch it I did get my masters degree at MSU!
Go Spartans!  You know, March Madness at school and basketball as well.

Look for a freebie tonight related to this topic!!

New Look!!

Yep, I got a "blog makeover"!!
It is so exciting and I discovered so much about blogging just in sitting with someone who knows a little something about blogging.
So....I hope to get a few more followers and share some new things.
With Spring just around the corner be sure to check out my Spring "freebies"!
Take a peek at some of these and Click Here to check them out!!

Friday and a "freebie"!

We concluded our Dr. Seuss Unit with the darling Horton's from the Glyph Girls.  The children loved making these guys.  So with cake and this craft we will move on next week to our St. Patrick activities.

If you enjoy Eric Carle as much as I do please visit my store.  I have a complete packet of activities to related to his stories and a "freebie" on Have You Seen My Cat. (Click here) Oh, and look for a change.  I meet Monday with the "Bolg Doctor".  Let's hope it helps!!

All is green and a "freebie"!

Okay so things are looking GREEN and my students are hoping the leprechaun will be seen!  My favorite is the bulletin  board with my student's pictures.  LUV it 'cause it stays up all year and all I do is change the title and focal point such as:  Lucky Me, Sweethearts, Thankful For, Flaky Friends.  So simple and so cute.  The same is true of the wreath on my door.  Change the ribbon and add some pencils.  It is a "warm welcome" to all who stop by. And if you are looking for a "freebie" or activities for St. Patrick's Day stop by here. I know you won't be sorry. Click Here

and Seuss goes on...and a muddie "freebie!

So we are continuing Dr. Seuss this week because last week we had to complete our Tall Tale Unit.
Today we read Oobleck and made the "messy" stuff to enhance our Matter Unit on how things change.  We also created some cute Cat in The Hat characters as well as wrote about the creative hat we made for last Friday's Hat Day. 

I'm so excited!!

It was also a good day because I found someone to sit down with me to teach me about this blogging stuff. 

And I have been busy creating items to meet the Common Core Standards.  I just posted the following things:  Research It, April Calendar and so much more..., April Vocabulary Cards and a Muddie "freebie"!!
Head over to my store and check them out! Click Here

A Blog For Dummies!!

I am in desperate need of a "blog for dummies"!  Does anyone know of any good informative sites to learn how to set up your blog?  I have the basics down but still can't put items on the side or upload "freebies" and such to my blog.  How backwards am I??!! Bless my 8 whole followers.  I appreciate you all and if you are patient with me I will get the hang of it.  I am so inspired by all of your blogs and all everyone has to share that I am anxious to join in!  HELP!!!!!

Lucky Charm Graphing and Sorting!

I am so excited.  Just popped into Walmart and found this pound and a half box of Lucky Charms for $3.50.  Perfect for St. Patricks Day graphing.  Wasn't I "lucky"?!

Hat Day

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So I know I should be concentrating on Dr. Seuss and believe me I am.  Tomorrow is "hat day" and our ice cream party to reward the class for their February Kindness activities.  Busy times...so what am I doing but creating a new packet on Fancy Nancy!  I'd love for you to check it out by clicking here.  Can't believe it is March!