Let's Celebrate!

We are so excited to be part of two amazing Bloggy friends celebrations. As the end of the school year approaches, it is important that we treat ourselves with some freebies and prizes. We hope you will join in on all the fun!

First up!
Head on over to Learning Fundamentals and party with Selma. Wish her a Happy Birthday and enjoy lots of freebies throughout the day. 

Next up...
Jen from Sparking in Second is celebrating her blogs second year anniversary. Congratulations! And a big thank you for sharing your special day with us.

An InLinkz Link-up

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You Oughta Know

Thank you for visiting me today! I am very proud to be part of You Oughta Know. I, by no means, am an expert on the following topic. But, I am a teacher that is willing to learn and find ways to make good instruction, strategies, and tools work. I would love to hear about your experience with formative assessment.

You Oughta Know About...

For more detailed information check out this article http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Positions/formative-assessment_single.pdf

I hope this has helped. I am uploading file  of my observation checklist feel free to duplicate if this can be of help to you.

An InLinkz Link-up

Lucky You Blog Hop

I should say, "Lucky Us!" There is no better way to get through the month of March than with some Golden Freebies. Our freebie will spark your students writing creativity and do away with that soul crushing phrase - "I have nothing to write about."

Here is another freebie that works great for March or anytime of the year. It is a Science nonfiction text that will work perfectly for a close read.

Hop on over to Elementary AMC for your next freebie.

Friends Birthday Bash

We are excited to join Peggy at Primary Flourish in celebrating her birthday (YaY) and reaching 1,000 TpT followers. If you are a TpT seller, you know that is quite an accomplishment. Lots of other amazing TpT sellers are joining in on the birthday bash and are sharing some pretty awesome products. Here is the birthday itinerary.

Join us as we celebrate with some giveaways.


K-1

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3-5

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Currently in March AND Freebie :)

I have to brace myself for March. It seems like the longest month of the year- no holidays off, the realization that testing is just around the corner, and there are only about  three months left of school. It just feels like a stressful time of the year, almost like the first month of school. Therefore, I brace myself for March.
Thanks to Farley's Currently for getting me into the spirit of each month and on some sort of blogging schedule.

Listening- to the Voice blind auditions. My hubby enjoys watching and listening to the all (and I me all) the hopefuls audition. I enjoy how fun Adam and Blake's interaction is on the show, they are hilarious.

Loving- a couple of weeks ago it was in the 80's here in Southern California and it's been in the cool 60's this weekend. So much fun to enjoy comfort foods and cuddle with my pooches next to the fire.

Thinking- I have about a total of 8 galvanized tubs/buckets ready for planting. I am hoping to get to that project next weekend. One of my favorites is a large vintage galvanized tub that I hope to plant some herbs and veggies.

Wanting- Spring! I love all the flowers and pastel decorations. It makes my soul happy!

Needing- yeah, I should be working on report cards. Starting is always the most difficult part. But, once I finish with this post I promise to get started.

Spring Break- I know it sounds pretty boring, but my hubby and I have lots of DIY projects that we have either started or need to start. I have to say- I'm pretty excited to get stuff done.


Wendie wrote a perfect Thought Launcher for St. Patrick's Day and you can download it for FREE!

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.