What Is Going On Sale!

Hey Kinder Friends,

Well you know I am going to say it. Who doesn't love a sale? When I heard about a big Teachers pay Teachers sale I knew I had to get ready because it is just that special. I stock up and I save and I always make a game plan. But don't forget to use the code TPT3 to get your additional savings above the 20% sales price.

So what has been going on? Well, we have been in a mad dash getting ready for Texas Public School Week. This year it comes a bit early so we really are working at a fast pace. This week we are working on landforms as we begin to talk about Texas.

This truly is one of my favorites from last year so I can't wait to do this one again. We use Pebble Go as a resource for landforms.

We are still Number Talking and I am excited to bring out two of my favorite books from last year to use while we are talking about landforms.

 

 

These are great books to use with Number Talking in the classroom. You can easily use a 1-10 counting book to talk about the different ways to see a number and use those discussions to include the recordings of number sentences. I am still on the hunt for more books to incorporate into our Social Studies unit on Texas and just maybe I will get lucky again.

And what we have coming up next is a little Puppy Palooza. I needed to shake things up a bit. And I need a little focus for my dramatic play area. Because this is a skill based print and run packet, I have been busy making homework and fast finisher packets out of this one.

And I have been going back to this file for some print and go work for a few students that need it. I love the ease of print and go because it gives me more time to devote to what is currently going on. And who doesn't like to have those print and run things on hand when you need it the most? Alright friends have fun at the sale and remember to use the code for additional savings! The sale starts Thursday and is ongoing through Friday. Have fun!



Puppy Palooza Freebie!

Hey Kinder Friends,

Don't blame me... This was inspired by a book and I mean it. Seriously who could resist a little learning fun with a puppy twist? Some great counting books and some other super finds and I think we are all in for this Puppy Palooza of learning fun.

This is one of my new favorites for Number Talking fun. You count up and you count down from 10. It's lively and fun and it does lend itself to a lot of number talks that can easily be used for some addition and subtraction talks with ease. With the addition of some fun math tools like Rekenreks, Ten Frames or a Number Line, you could be on your way to some kind of fun. And if you are in need of talking about greater numbers, a great way to start is 10 and then add some more. Just because it ends at ten doesn't mean we have to!

Here is a little something that just might get you counting along... If you need it just click on the image and it will take you to the free preview file!

 

Can't believe that I missed this the first time around but I sure did. If I had only known that this is a color and counting book I would have been all in for sure. And who could resist adding some paint in with the mix here? I can almost see the ten frames and colored markers to go along with this new favorite. Thank goodness for Amazon Prime because I didn't have to wait too long!

And you know as soon as I got it I had to give it a try and I must admit I fell in love with dog but we like to call him Spot. We had to talk about each number and the different ways we can see numbers and then we ended this with writing some number sentences. We had some lively conversations and it this book quickly is remembered as one of our new favorites and like I said, just because it is a counting to 10 book does not mean that it can't serve another purpose later in the year.

Oh how I love this one. This is just a feel good book that is just perfect to use with writing. Writer's write about things they love. I just had to get this one out again and use it for writing during our Puppy Palooza.

And you can't forget the classics.

Oh how I love Harry. I had to include this classic book for next week. I have my own "Harry" and I will be writing about the adventures of my "Harry" during our writing. I am sure counting on some lively stories this coming week because one thing I have in common with my class is the love of dogs! And on my way to work through the school neighborhood I sure see a lot of furry friends running around the streets.

So, what are you waiting for? The freebies are in the free preview file so just click on the image below to grab yours today!

Wishing you the best Kinder friends!

 

Why I LOVE TpT Giveaway!

Hey Kinder Friends,

For so many reasons I love Teachers pay Teachers. I am excited to be involved in joint adventure with a little giveaway with my blogging friends at Freebielicious and TpT and YOU can win a little something too! Teachers pay Teachers has generously donated one $50 gift certificate and two $25 gift certificates for this giveaway and I am giving away one $10 gift certificate as well.

And what I love about a gift certificate the most is that you can tuck it away and save it for one of those times when you need something and quick! Or you could start planning for spring and leap right in to the next season ready to go. Either way, you shop and buy what you want or need! You have to love that!

I wanted to make this giveaway super simple and easy to do. All you have to do is enter through the Rafflecopter!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 It is up to you to pick and choose how to enter or decide on how many entries you would like to submit. And just like anything the more you enter the better chance you have on winning! Winners will be chosen on February 10.

For going on almost three years now Teachers pay Teachers has played a significant part of my life in and out of the classroom. Not only have I been blessed to have access to wonderful materials that I can bring into the classroom and support my goals and objectives, I also now have a creative outlet to share my love of writing curriculum materials for Science for young children. Money earned from TpT has enabled me to bring quality literature into my classroom that has also been instrumental in helping me teach young children. Additionally, it has enabled me the ability to purchase Science materials that I otherwise would not have with the shrinking budgets schools face today. Outside of the classroom, I have been able to expand my circle of teacher support and friendship from a single eight room Kinder hallway to connections to teachers and classrooms across the country. I am lucky to be a part of such a large Professional Learning Community of Kindergarten teachers.  

For another great chance to win visit Kinder Alphabet by clicking the image above!

 

 

SCORE Big!

Hey Kinder friends,

You know the feeling that feeling you get when you have scored something, right? I mean there is no other feeling like it. And I have scored big this time around. But before we get to that, let me tell you about this! It's a sale for a day. And starting late tonight you can get a great savings before the big game even starts. If you are ready to get to shopping just click on the image above and the image will take you there! So, this is a great time to look ahead and make a great game plan to get in gear for the last half of the year! So what is on my game plan?

Yep, I am a Texas girl and Texas Public School Week is coming around the corner. And that is hot and heavy on my mind. Last year we had way too much fun with this one so I am really looking forward to doing it again and adding some new fun to this yearly event.

This file has been updated and now includes 193 pages of Texas sized fun! Just the perfect addition to get you geared up and ready for Texas Public School Week in March YAHOO!

One of my favorite activities from this unit is working on maps. This activity is a Texas Symbol map but the landform maps are really my all time favorite and I can't wait to post about those again.

And you know I love counting so Number Talking is always on my mind. We have had fun with this all year long and can't wait to dig a little deeper this spring.

Now I am on the hunt to complete my game plan and find some great resources to add to these math boxes! So have some fun Kinder friends because Monday is just right around the corner!