Did Someone Say SALE?

What a great time for a sale! Just in time for me to clear out my cart and save some dough. Wendie and created a freebie to sweeten your shopping experience.

We want to share with you a great passage to use for close reading. This passage can be used for St. Patrick's Day or when you are working on Physical Science. Click on the pic to get your freebie :) and Happy TpT shopping.

Ready for Valentine's Day?

We wanted to create a "Reading to Learn" booklet that would be perfect for close reading this coming week. As we all know,  keeping our students attention so close to such a special holiday is tough- so Wendie and I decided to write an informational booklet about the heart in hopes that it would help.

You can download for FREE for the next 24 hours and please let us know what you think.

February Currently

Where did January go? This past month is a complete blur... it just flew by. Maybe that's why I haven't posted since January 1st?!! (sigh).
Thanks Farley, from Oh' Boy 4th Grade for getting me back on my blog and setting some new goals for blogging. A great way to get back on track is with Currently, YaY!

Listening: I love "Thinking out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics are so beautiful to me- loving that special person in the present, no matter how old, strong, or popular.

"When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks..."

Loving: Went to Vintique Alley in Riverside with Wendie and saw some lovely antique/junky/old items. Totally things I love!! I bought this sign to add to my Valentine's Day decor. 

Thinking: It's time to update my miniature garden. My plants have done really well, but I want to change up the miniatures I have. Maybe something Valentine-ish or I really love the idea of a farm scene.

Wanting: After 20 years of teaching I realized that the most comfortable shoes for me are flats. I love  booties for fall/winter and flats for Spring/Summer.  So, I start now looking for the most perfect flats to get me through the school year and keep my footsies happy. I have been trying to find the perfect pink flats. I really want a perfect combination of pink/nude and comfort. Any suggestions?

Needing: My students love STEM activities and I need to find one that works well for Valentine's Day. Have you used any STEM activities that you or your students have enjoyed and learned from?

Pageant Title: I have become an expert online shopper and it is seldom for me to step foot in a store. I love the ease and convenience of online shopping-plus I love being able to find the best price.

Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland... SoCal Style

Yay! So glad you are here... I am so excited to start the year with a Blog Hop and tons of freebies. Great time to save some money, get amazing products, and win a couple of awesome prizes! Enter our raffle for a chance to win and download my winter freebie. Also available in Spanish (free too!) if you are interested.

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On to the next awesome freebie!

Currently 2015

Ugh! I seriously dislike making New Years Resolutions. Mainly, because I hate the feeling of failure :( With that being said, I love sharing and reading others "Currently" and it doesn't completely feel like a resolution list, right? Thanks Oh Boy Fourth Grade for sharing.

 

Check back on Friday for a FABULOUS SoCal Blog Hop!

Winter Freebies and A Cyber Sale

Hope you are all rested and are ready for three weeks of school before Winter Break. My tummy is full and I am looking forward to all the Christmas activities I will be doing with my students. This can be a tough time to keep them all focused so I really try to incorporate activities that incorporate the festive season.

Wendy and I created two products that we used with our students last winter. If you have not yet downloaded these two freebies, feel free to grab them now. One is a Christmas Shopping performance task and the other is one of our "Reading to Learn" booklets on the North Pole.

Also, TeacherspayTeachers is having an super cyber sale for two days. Check out our store for some great savings.

National Day on Writing

Did you know that Monday, October 20th is the National Day on Writing?  I know, what a great idea! The National Day of Writing is a day to celebrate all forms of writing and a time to encourage students to reflect on all the different kinds of writing they do on a daily basis, like making lists, texts, emails, journal/diary entries, and the important role writing has in our society. You can read more about this day at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE ). 

My class has been busy writing Halloween/Fall/Scary stories this month. So, I know they are already jazzed about writing. One way I help my hesitant writers get ideas flowing is by using our writing "Thought Launchers." Wendie and I created these to help get our students creative juices going. And they have done exactly that! 

We created some specifically for October and would love to share them with you and get your feedback on them. All you have to do is click on the pic and share with your students. Happy Writing!!