A Tuesday Freebie

I just got home from our first wedding dress fitting.  Unfortunately, Camille takes after me.  She is very petite and even the petite wedding gowns were TOO long, so it's having to be cut off!!!

 

I appreciate each of you that has offered up a prayer for my good friend and fellow TPT'er Teresa.  Remember, until Nov. 25 you can take advantage of over 25 products for ONLY  a $25 donation.  All of which goes to help Teresa in her time of need.  These are some GREAT products!!

Click on the picture to read more about it and to grab your own bargin!

(It says 23, but more products were donated at a later time.)

 

 

Not a lot going on this week.  Just getting ready for Thanksgiving.  My wonderful, fabulous kiddos have been WILD yesterday and today.  I think they are ready for a break also.  This is our first one since Labor Day.  It's a good thing the days and weeks have been flying by!!!

 

And, seeing that my kiddos have been going bonkers, I thought it might be a good time to revisit some behavior charts.  I actually made these during the summer to coordinate with some of my back-to-school themes.  (WOW, that seems like FOR.EV.ER ago!!)

 

Since things are always so hectic at that time of the year, you might have missed them.  So, just click on the picture to go grab the theme of your choice...

HECK, just grab them all while you're at it!!!

 

Enjoy!

 

Teachers for Teresa

 

 

I’m sure it is rare if there is anyone out there reading this post who has not heard of Teachers Pay Teachers, better known as TPT.  Not only is it a great site for teachers to share their wonderful teaching ideas, it is also a place of true heartfelt kinship with other teachers and many of the teachers form virtual bonds with each other in friendship.  This is one of those times.

One of my best friends, 2nd grade teaching buddy, fellow blogger and TPTer is in CCU in Atlanta with critical medical issues. 

 

I asked for all of my wonderful friends on TPT to help pray for her.  Prayers have been sent up for Teresa from all over the world.  I truly believe that prayer can bring about miracles and Teresa is certainly in need of prayers.

 

These very wonderful and special teachers then began asking, "What can we do to help?"

 

Out of their love and concern came

Teresa has pulmonary hypertension and is experiencing complications. She loves teaching and has a wonderful sense of humor that keeps us all smiling. The most important thing we can all do for her, is to offer prayers on her behalf. Financially, you can help by purchasing one of the below packages. All of these items have been donated by her fellow TPT colleagues who wish to help across the world.

 

If you visit Teresa's blog you will see she LOVES all things piggy...hence all the pigs! :-)

You can also view her great products on her TPT store.

We know how medical bills can quickly become astronomical, especially when in the Critical Care Unit. Therefore, we are offering you some wonderful deals in exchange for donations.

 

 

 

Thanks to everyone who purchased.  This packet is no longer for sale. However, you can still purchase the units below.

 

 

In addition, several teachers have joined in another collaborative effort to form a piggy unit (Teresa's favorite kind). This unit is available on my store for $10. All proceeds will also be given to Teresa to help with financial needs.

 

There are also other ways you can help out also.

 

Here is an adorable piggy graphic set.  Click on the pix to purchase.  All proceeds are going to Teresa.

 

 

And grab a set a FREE piggies by spreading the word.  Click on picture below for more details.

 

 

Click on each picture to see more information about the products you will get for your $25 donation.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for your donations. Help spread the word by blogging with a link to this post, pinning, facebooking, etc.  Let's tell the world!

 

 I really appreciate it, but most of all, keep those prayers going!

 

Thank you

 

 



Paperless Monday - Nov. 5th

Has your school limited copies that you can make for your classroom? 

 

 

 

When this first happened to us, I was OUTRAGED!!!

 

 

 

Okay, not really...

 

BUT, it did make me take a step back to see where I could make some changes.

 

I do think it doesn't take very much effort to just hand out a worksheet and especially near the beginning of the school year, it sure does make life easier.

 

However, now that making copies have become rare for me, it has actually become easier.

 

WHAT?

 

Yep, easier.  Now that I have my students HIGHLY TRAINED, it is actually very simple for my planning. 

 

I was going to only do one post, but then, I realized, I actually had quite a bit to say on the subject.

 

Therefore, I am going to dedicate all Monday posts to "Paperless" ideas.

 

How long will this continue?

 

Well, I guess until I run out of things to say about it!  haha

 

So, continue reading if you're still hanging in there with me for my first paperless idea.

 

These are probably the most important 3 items in my classroom. 

 

I literally, could not teach without them.

 (All of the technology out there and this is my MUST HAVES???  YES!!)

 

Each day in math, I work with a small group at my needs-based table.  Each student has these three iems.

 

I work with them doing a spiral review that includes measurement, adding, subtracting, money, problem of the day, time, and place value.

 

 

Tomorrow will be the 4th day of school in the month of November, so this is the page we will be using.

 

We go over one problem at a time. 

 

The students write down their answer.  When they are finished, they put the lid on the marker and put it on the table.  This helps me know they are finished. 

 

Here are some of the items we use.

 

 

 

Next, they all show their answers and we discuss.

 

Here is a sample of how they show the big number of the day.

 

In years' past, I have shown this on my bigscreen. The students would each write their answers on the spiral math board which I would laminate (included in the monthly units).

The students would keep these in their desk to use daily. This option is also a paperless method.

 

 

If you would like to see a sample, you can download the month of February FREE.

 

 

You can purchase the other months individually as listed on the product overview of February (click pic above) or you can purchase the entire year at a discounted price here.

 

Do you have any ideas to share about paperless (mostly) ways to learn in your classroom?