I updated my Old Lady Shell Lit pack a few weeks ago but I forgot to tell you guys about it. I added a TON of new materials and made it even more fun. BEST yet... I didn't change the price. If you already bought it, you can re-download it for free by going under my purchases. Here is a peek at my bigger and better unit. here on TpT, here on TN Here are some student … [Read more...]
This and That… with some Mother’s Day Prep
This time of year is exhausting... From now until those kids leave for the year I am beyond swamped! I am working on -Paper scrapbooks -Digital scrapbooks -Graduation program with costumes, lines, musics, props... -Awards and Superlatives -Mother's Day And this is in addition to teaching everyday... with randomness that messes up the schedule often. (I am sure you can all relate... … [Read more...]
Peek at My Week with Some Freebies
I am going to attempt to show you some of my visual lesson plans for this week with Dee Dee Willis' Linky Peek at My Week. And I have some freebies to give you guys too! This week my amazing kids are learning about verbs, the -oo digraphs like book and spoon, life cycles, the -ook family, sight word does, and mixing addition and subtraction. During calendar, I have several verb … [Read more...]
Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose Freebie
Check out this teacher's favorite book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose book by Lucille Colandro. And because so many of you guys have asked for an Old Lady Rose sequencing sheet. Keep reading to check out some learning activities using this book. Grab the Book Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose First, check out this awesome book that is a hit with little learners, There Was an Old Lady Who … [Read more...]
Center Saturday?
Center Saturday is always my favorite post of the week for so many reasons! 1. I love centers in the classroom. 2. All kids need to work, learn, and to PLAY. Centers provide the opportunity to do all of these. 3. I can get my kids to work hard, assess them easily, remediation the ones who need it, and extend learning for those who can be pushed along... and they all still get play time! Social … [Read more...]
Freebie Friday
Earlier this week I presented you guys with three new book finds. Creepy Carrots!, I Need My Monster, and Monster Mash. (see that post here) You guys voted... and the winner is... So, here is your freebie file using this fun new book! I made a reading comprehension game with 36 questions, answer key, and 3 different writing prompts. BUT... I got carried away and … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves
Using a great book to make learning more fun is an ideal way to teach across many curriculum areas. I can't wait to show you some of my learning ideas for the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves. Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves Sequencing Cards We read the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves, many times. We use the sequencing cards to retell the story … [Read more...]