Sunday, May 19, 2013

Loud Cows - ou and ow

I don't know about you, but the days just seem to be flying by!  We have 24 more school days and I have NO IDEA how I'm going to get it all done.  As always, I'm sure it'll happen  :)

I just posted a new I Spy activity at my TPT store.


I made it to go with my Loud Cows I Have ... Who Has game.


In each of the activities students are focusing on words which have ou and ow.

I posted the I Spy activity both individually and included it in my I Spy Bundle.  If you have previously purchased the bundle just head on over to my store and re-download.



If you think your students would benefit from some "ou and ow" practice I hope that you will check these products out.

I will send a copy of BOTH the I Spy Loud Cows AND the I Have ... Who Has activities to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.

Have a great week!

Sunday, May 12, 2013

We have WINNERS!!!

We had an A-mazing 11, 111 entries in our Teacher Appreciation Extravaganza!  That's incredible!!!  I want to thank you all for taking the time to enter and hope that you picked up lots of goodies as you hopped from blog to blog.


Three winners were chosen at random:



Congratulations ladies!!!
 

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Adding 10 (Superhero Style)

My most recent product in my TPT store has a Superhero theme.  I am LOVING the graphics and see a few more Superhero math stations in my near future :)

This product has 2 options.  One has students choose a ten frame card and add 10. Then they find the sum on their gameboard. The first to fill their gameboard is the winner.
 The second is the same game with a dice choice rather than a ten frame card.

For students who find adding 10 a bit of a challenge, I have included a ten frame so they can use it to add on from their chosen number.

An "I can..." card is included for each game to build student independence. (What did I ever do before I used these?  I have nooooo idea!)

Here's a little peek:
You can find this product at my TPT store.  As usual, I'll send a copy to the first 2 followers who leave a comment on this post.

There have been over 100 entries in The Teacher Appreciation Extravaganza.  If you haven't entered or picked up the great freebies click on the picture. 
Good luck!

Monday, May 6, 2013

a sale, a bundle and a contest

Have you heard the good news?  Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale!  It doesn't happen very often, so now is the time to pick up those items sitting on your wish list!
Thanks to Mel at Graphics From the Pond for the graphic!
 
I will be offering 20% off on all my products at my TPT store.   Be sure to enter the code TAD13 at checkout for an addition 10% off.  Since the addition discount comes off the sale price you will getting a total of 28% off!  Wow!  I know I'll be shopping!
 
Just in time for the sale I have finally gathered all my I Spy packs into one bundle.  Currently there are 11 products included. 
 
I Spy - 2 sounds of OO
I Spy - 2 sounds of Y
I Spy Alphabet
A Spy Bossy e
I Spy Rhyming words
I Spy Silent Letters

I Spy Christmas
I Spy Easter
I Spy Halloween
I Spy St. Patrick's Day
I Spy Valentine's Day
 
I will included all future I Spy units in this bundle, so if you purchase it you'll be getting the new ones too as I add them to the bundle.  All you'll need to do is head over to TPT and re-download.  you can find the bundle by clicking HERE.
 
Here's a peek:
 
 
Before I go to fill up my wish list for tomorrow if you didn't see my post yesterday you need to.  Click on the picture to find out more!
 
Happy shopping!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Teacher Appreciation Extravaganza

 WELCOME!!!!   Get comfy and get ready to enjoy the...
 
You have arrived at Stop #6 of the Teacher Appreciation Extravaganza!
 
 
I have teamed up with some amazing Bloggy Friends to bring you LOTS of great prizes including:
 
1. $230 in gift cards to pamper yourself
2. A Room Theme of Your Choice AND Back to School Resources
3. An item of YOUR CHOICE from each participating TPT store.
 
Along with a chance to win these great products you will be able to pick up some freebies as you travel through the 15 blogs.
 
Here is a peek at my end of year student gift:
 
Throughout the school year we all created Superhero math students.  What better way to encourage learning throughout the summer than to send them on their way on the last day with a hundreds chart (or 120 chart)  dice and instructions on how to play a variety of games. 
 
 
I printed the 2 pages back to back, laminated it and attached 3 dice.
 
FRONT: choose one of these
 
BACK: the directions for 8 dice games
 
If you would like a copy you can download a copy HERE from my TPT store.

Be sure to visit Karla over at Life in Special Education by clicking the picture.  Along the way you will come to a Rafflecopter to win the amazing prizes mentioned above!

 
Good luck in the contest and enjoy the hop and freebies!
 

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Ladybug Place Value Picture and a little preview

I am soooo excited to say the snow has TOTALLY melted from my yard.  How do you say EXCITED???????  I even saw a ladybug which reminded me to get out my Tens and Ones Ladybug Mystery Picture for my kiddos.
Students need to read the number of tens and ones to find the numbers before they color.
7 tens 2 ones  72
 
If you are planning to use this as a math work station you can pick up an I can... card here.  It will work with any of my tens and ones mystery pictures.
 
It is also available on it's own in my TPT store and in my Tens and Ones Mystery Picture Bundle.
 
 
COMING SOON!!!!!
 
If you loved the St. Patrick's Day freebie linky that I participated in, you will LOVE this...
Thanks to Danielle from Crayonbox Learning for the great graphic!
 
STAY TUNED!!!!!!!
 
Oh yeah,  I'll send a copy of the Ladybug activity to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Winners!!!

Last week I had the pleasure of reviewing products from two great TPT sellers.  On each of those posts I hosted a Raffecopter.   Well, now we have WINNERS!!!!!
 
The lucky winner of the Part-Part-Whole activities from The Happy Teacher
is
The winner of Popcorn Words Activity Pack from Crayonbox Learning
is

Congratulations ladies!  I have sent you each an email.  Be sure to let me know if it doesn't reach you!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Sour Lemons

"When life gives you lemons... make lemonade"
 
Words to live by.  I always try to see the positive in everything and everyone.
Lemonade all the way!
 
I just updated my Sours Lemons Addition and Subtraction math station.   The original required lots of colored ink so I made this one more ' printer friendly'.
 
 
If you already have a copy be sure to head on over to my TPT store for an update.
 
If you don't have a copy and would like one I plan to send a copy to the first 2 followers who comment on this post.
 

 
 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

S'more Product Swap

It's time for another product spotlight.

Does your school sell popcorn?  Mine does and let me tell you the smell fills the hallway and makes me crave it!  Everyone loves it (except the custodian who finds it everywhere!)

I came across an excellent product from Crayonbox Learning that is perfect for popcorn day!

 
 
Included are a great variety of literacy activities including:
 
* Popcorn Word Sight Words (With printable popcorn box)
* Popcorn Word Wall
* Popcorn Words Small
* Popcorn Words Bingo
* Popcorn Words Pocket Chart Set
* Popcorn Words Ringbook
* Popcorn Words Math/Number Mat
* Popcorn Words Blank Templates
* Popcorn Bulletin Board Pieces
 
One of my faves is Popcorn Words Bingo - There are ready made bingo cards and a blank one to customize for your classroom.
 

 
 
You need to check out Crayonbox Learning on TPT to read more about the unit.
 
Danielle has agreed to let me give a copy of her unit away. 
 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Be sure to check out some other product reviews from some of my bloggy friends!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Magical Product Swap

It's product swap time!
MrsStanfordsClass
Thanks to the 3AM Teacher for creating this cute button!
 
I was super-duper excited to be paired up with Liz from The Happy Teacher.

I had a chance to use two of her products in my classroom that go hand in hand.
AND
 
 
The Part-Part-Whole mats are absolutely genius and Liz provides a variety of them including:
4 different sets of cards (and a blank set)
Set #1: Sums to 18 (pictorial)
Set #2: Missing Addends (pictorial & numerical)
Set #3: Sums to 18 (pictorial & numerical)
Set #4: Missing Addends (numerical)
 
Each set includes 18 task cards which students solve and then record on the recording sheet.
Also included are answer keys to make correcting a breeze.
I decided to keep each set of task cards, recording sheets and answer keys all in their own plastic sleeve.
 
The Part-Part-Whole printables pack includes 24 printable activity sheets each with an answer key.
 
Thank you so much Liz for allowing me use your great products in my classroom!
 
I am really curious to read what Liz has to say about my product that she has been using.  I LOVE hearing that my activities are being used by other teachers and students.  She has been using my Tens and Ones Mystery Picture Bundle.
 
Liz and I are each going to give you a chance to win the products that we swapped.  Be sure to enter here on my blog and over at The Happy Teacher to double your chances.
I am off to read Liz's blog then to check out all the other posts involved in the swap!
 
Good luck! 
 
 
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