Thinking in Primary

Wow!  Today is the last day of the Big Time Blogging Challenge that I've done my best to keep up with this month.  I have blogged almost every day!  It's been an exciting and busy month for me so it's been quite a challenge! Today I wanted to do a Throw Back Thursday to a Sight Word game in my TPT shop.  This is a favorite game in my class.  You can read about it in the original post here.    And you can pick it up for free on TPT here.  Have a great day & thanks for reading! Pin It

I'm linking up with Big Time Literacy for Day 27 of her Big Time Blogging Challenge.   Today's topic is to write about what you are most excited about in the upcoming school year.   For me I always get excited about changing things around in my classroom, new decorations, scented markers, new ideas that I want to try, and my goal of doing it better than I did the year before. This year I have a little something special to look forward to. My nephew is going to be in my class. He is so excited.   His mom said he was walking through the door singing "I'm going to school" Then he sat to watch TV and wouldn't take off his backpack or put down his lunchbox!   My sister's family just moved back to town this past spring so I really don't know him that well...yet! What are you most excited about?   Pin It

This morning I was just clicking around random blogs and I found an awesome blog about character education.   I really want this to be more of a focus in my room this year.   This lady even wrote a book. It's in my wishlist.   I was so intrigued that I had to share. The Corner on Character Buy request I've just posted a camping themed How Do You Get Home Chart .  I also posted the forms that I used for my own class at the beginning of the school year.  They are pretty specific but I'm sure that some people can use some of them or even just get ideas to make their own. Back to School Forms Freebie Don't for get to Check out Big Time Literacy for the  Big Time Blogging Challenge. Thanks for reading! Pin It

Okay, so I'm trying to keep linking up with Big Time Literacy for the  Big Time Blogging Challenge.   I'm just having one of those days when I don't have anything to say.   Well, actually I have a lot to say but it's kind of all over the place.   I'm trying to organize for the beginning of the year, revise products, and pack for the move.   Anyway, I'm just going to keep it short today.  Thanks so much to everyone who entered my little giveaway.   Rafflecopter chose Brandy Balser.   Check your email! For the last two days of Christmas in July,  Everything in my TPT store is 20% Off! Thanks for stopping by! Pin It

It's the last day to enter my Giveaway to win $20 at my TPT store! a Rafflecopter giveaway Check out what you can win by clicking on the picture! I just finished revising my Halloween Math Tub Station Unit.  If you already own it you can download the revised file for free!  Hope you like it!  For Everyone else it is  20% off until July 26th as part of my Christmas in July sale.  Also on sale 20%Off Write the Room Combo Pack! This bundle includes the following Write the Room's at a great discount! Polar Freeze Brown Bear-Color Words Bug Catching (12) and Insects (6) Naughty Cat Community Workers Dinosaurs Farm Gingerbread Family Leprechaun Ocean Oviparous Animals Pirates Snowman The Mitten Tooth Fairy Position Words-Goldilocks Back to School Math Station Tubs Thanks for stopping by! Pin It

I went to school today.   My friend Amy told me we only had 4 weeks until we need to be there for real so I figured I should get my act together.  The news was a bit shocking.   I prefer not to study the calendar sometimes.  This is what my room looked like when I walked in.   Please excuse my terrible pictures with strange lines in them.   It appears that the iphone may have been dropped a few too many times.  I need a new one but someone seems to think I should wait until my contract runs out so we can switch carriers.   I don't know how much longer I can live with THIS! Anyhow, I worked A LOT today.   I know my pics are not pretty, but this is the after. The ocean canopy will go above the couch.  It's turquoisish.   Not sure about the colors, but I'm trying! Behind the tables is a little work area.   My Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree that needs new letters, and the back...

Hi Friends!  Today I'm linking up with Mrs. Jump's Class for Book Talk Tuesday !  There were so many great books talked about at the I Teach K conference, I wanted to buy them all!  Sadly, I can't afford to do that.  Plus I don't exactly have that much space in my classroom! When I saw Deanna's linky party I decided to buy one book per week for the rest of the summer!  This week the book is the newest by the fabulous Mo Willems.  I love all of his books, but this one is about friendship!  Gerald gets a bit nervous when Piggie makes a new friend, but in the end he learns that it's okay to have other friends and still have your best friend.  I think it's a perfect book for kindergarten because this is something we deal with all the time! You can get the book anywhere but I'm an Amazon Prime addict so that's where I got my copy :) You can get my Text-to-Self Connection page for free here! Don't forget to enter my giveaway! ...

Hi there! I'm linking up again today with Big Time Literacy for the Big Time Blogging Challenge . Today's topic is to write about what experiences you would give your students if money was no object.  In this dream reality I'm choosing to also eliminate the hassles and stress too because a girl can dream! I think I would have to implement monthly field trips.  Regardless of the demagraphic area of where you teach, I believe that field trips are beneficial for all kids.  It brings excitement and novelty to their learning that you just can't replicate in the classroom.  Below are some of the Fabulous Las Vegas Field trips we would take! Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is a great field trip Anderson Dairy - this is such a fun field trip.  The kids get to tour the dairy and it ends with ice-cream! The Springs Preserve where kids can explore the valley's vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking, t...

I have seriously got to pat myself on the back because even though I've missed a couple days here and there, I'm doing great with Big Time Literacy's Big Time Blogging Challenge !  I've blogged almost every single day! Today's topic is to write about the holiday you most enjoy celebrating with your students. I LOVE Christmas.  Around my house I'm known for my ridiculoulsy extravagant Christmas village.  When I'm at school I try to tone it down a bit and focus on winter holidays or gingerbread.  But the feeling is the same.  I love how excited the kids get and the spirit of giving! I actually love it so much that I'm celebrated Christmas in July!  Hee hee.  I didn't pick Christmas because of my sale, it really is my favorite.  But, don't forget about my Christmas in July Sale. July 19th to July 21st I have two of my favorite products 20% off. My Newest Product that I'm so proud of! My best selling Fire Safety Unit Si...

Scroll to Bottom It's been a LONG time since I've given anything away on my little blog.  So I would say that it is about time! Especially since it's Christmas in July!  So, for this giveaway you can get $20 worth of products from my Teachers Pay Teachers store.  You can check out my products here. Here are some things you can get! Here is the easy way to win! a Rafflecopter giveaway Don't forget to also head over to Big Time Literacy's Big Tim Blogging Challenge to read all about our must have items for the beginning of the school year.  Since I make almost everything for my classroom there are two very necessary things I need-INK and card stock! Thanks for reading my blog and good luck on the giveaway!!! Pin It