Wondrous Winter Unit

The winter unit is complete and the best part is that it's on sale through Thursday! Click on the picture to check it out.
 

Math Activities

*Arctic Addition Game and recording sheet

*Snowy Subtraction Game

*Addition I Have Who Has

*Math journal problems and cut out manipulatives

*More Wins Number Word Game

*Wonderful winter Probability 

Literacy Activities

*Color and number word memory

*Penguin and Polar Bear Venn Diagram

*Penguin Race sight word game

*What’s in the Mitten class book

*Camouflage prediction writing

*Camouflage mystery art and writing 

Math Journal Monday (Winter Word Problems)

Hi, Friends! I hope that y'all had perfect Thanksgiving breaks with your families! Last week I planned on spending my break completing my winter unit. Well, that didn't happen! : )  I was too busy hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our house, decorating for Christmas, and buying a new classroom pet. Expect a full blog post soon on our cute little guinea pig that I got for practically free!

Anyways, my winter unit is super close to being done! Today's freebie is the math journal problems from my unit. It includes problems and pictures to help solve them. Hopefully, the unit will be done by this evening so I can post it in time for the big TpT sale. I'll keep you posted!


* Update: My winter unit is complete! Click on the picture below to check it out. 





Click on this picture to download the winter word problems.

Guided Reading Bookmarks

Every week my students go home with a new guided reading book. I usually include a bookmark. On the bookmark, I write down the reading skill that they are currently working on for their parents to reference and use as a guide for at home instruction. I recently revamped the bookmarks to make them a little cuter. Click HERE to download the bookmarks that I'll be using with my reading groups next week.

Math Journal Monday (Inventor Word Problems)

Today's math journal problems come from an inventor unit we did a few weeks ago. If you want more info about the activities we did, check out my amazing teammate Kim's blog.

Click on the picture to download my inventor word problems.

I'm Thankful for...

My absolute favorite teacher blog, What the Teacher Wants, is hosting a linky party and I just could help but join in on the fun. 

1.  What are you thankful for in your classroom?
I am thankful for my sweet, little kiddos who I get to teach for two years. Looping with your kids is the best, y'all! I've loved getting to watch them grow and mature as learners and as individuals. I also adore my teammates! They inspire me and help me make it through the stressful days with their positivity and encouragement. If you need any further proof that my team is amazing just take a look at this picture:

Aren't they just the cutest?

2. What person are you most thankful for?
I am most thankful for my husband, Joey. He is precious and kind and oh so patient with me even when I don't deserve it.

3. What 3 blogs are you most thankful for?
It was really hard to narrow my favs down to just three. There are just so many great teaching blogs out there! These three consistently provide me so many creative ideas and inspiration. I also adore these blogs because they all offer lots of freebies.

4. What guilty pleasure are you most thankful for?
I am obsessed with Cherry Coke and chocolate! I drink a Cherry Coke every morning for breakfast. I know that's terrible but, it makes me a lot more fun to be around. Trust me!  : )

5. What are you most thankful for?
I am most thankful for my family and that I have a job that I love to go to every morning. 

Take Home Sight Word Book #2

I just posted the second book in my Take Home Sight Word Books series. This book uses Fry's Instant Words 101-200. This sight word book contains:

Page 2               Detailed instructions
Pages 3-4          Covers for student book (choose the one you prefer)
Page 5               Labels for folder option
Page 6               Letter to parents
Pages 7-21        Word lists and corresponding sentences
Pages 22-25      Fry's Instant Phrases for review

Click on the picture to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers Store and download it.

Pilgrim Suitcases, A Thanksgiving Craft and Writing Activity

Writing and crafty activities are probably my two favorite things to do with my kids. I combined the two to create this:

One of my little geniuses said, yummy food, a book, candy, pillow, blanket, toys, and clothes. I think that about covers it, right? That's all I would need. : ) Click on the picture below to download this cute art and writing activity.