Did someone say gingerbread? or "freebie"

ep this week we begin our Gingerbread Unit.  I know it sounds early but I want to get our letters and gingerbread people sent out so we can get responses in return.  I thought I would try and keep you posted on what we will be working on each day and provide you with a little "freebie"!!

A collection of stories and a Gingerbread creation.

When the students enter they will have their weekly journal on their desk as well as a Gingerbread Person to create.

Our writing center words and pictures for incentive.

We will be focusing on Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives

Can you guess what we will make today?
This packaged dough is so easy and tasty too!

After decorating their people the notes will go home to parents about sending them to people across the USA and beyond if they know of anyone.

All ideas are packed into this  100 page packet .
And don't forget it's a SALE today and tomorrow.

Click here to purchase this unit.

Click here to download this freebie.

Jan Brett's Hat and Mitten

With December knocking at my door tow of my favorite stories come to mind so...

A freebie for you!

A SALE!

It's not "black Friday" but Cyber Monday!!

I have every item in my store marked at a 10% discount.

TpT will then add another discount onto that.

Great savings for you!!

A Holiday Delight!...and "freebie"

I am so excited about this new packet I just put together.  It features 4 of my favorite Jan Brett holiday stories.  I completed the packet to included balanced literacy (Daily Five + some extra) for an entire week as well as a few mathematics activities to complete my "Math 4 You" rotations. Each and every activity focuses on a Common Core Standard including narrative, informational and opinion writing.  Here is a preview of the 60 page packet and a little "freebie" for you!!

Click here if you would like to download these activities.

Is it Friday yet??? ...a "freebie"???

It seems like Friday because today was our last day for Thanksgiving break.  We had fun making butter today, baking bread and making turkey soup.  Now I look forward to spending time with my three sons, their families and my husband.  I hope each of you finds this Thanksgiving enjoyable and filled with family and friends.  I know I have so much to be thankful for.  

I just finished this little packet.  Enjoy the "freebie" if it is of interest.  Michele

 

A little "freebie"

Turkey time and tales...

These are the best finds ever!!  First this story is wonderful.  The illustrations and story line are wonderful.  If you don't have this book it is worth the purchase.  My second "find" was the already cut and colorful tissue paper squares.  I put them right to work.  The author/illustrator talked about how she loved making hand print turkeys.  So we each created our own and highlighted the "tail feathers" with the tissue squares. Oh the little joys in life!!  Michele

Excited!!

I just can't tell you how excited I am to use this "Classroom Elf" package in my room during December.  I am hoping it will encourage some "award winning behavior" while plugging away at mastering our standards.
The concept is not new...but I am turning the Elf on a Shelf into my Classroom Elf.  This elf is going to report to ME!!  I hope some of you might find it helpful in your classroom too!  I am including a "sneak freebie" from it!
I am also excited because we only have two days this week.  I am so ready to spend time with "the men in my life", my three sons and husband!  Bet you all are excited for a little break too.  Michele

 Click here to download the "freebies"