Two Giveaways

Check out Hope King's blog, "Second Grade Shenanigans". I love her new math camping theme unit! You can enter for a chance to win it in her giveaway.

Another blog that I love is "Mrs. Wheeler's First Grade Tidbits". She is also having a back-to-school giveaway. Check out her blog for lots of great back-to-school ideas.

Library Book Labels - Updated

Mrs. E at "The Sweet Life of Third Grade" is having a linky party showcasing many wonderful classroom libraries. I just love looking at pictures of other classroom libraries (and classrooms in general) as a way to get ideas to improve my own! 

I have recently updated my own book box labels for my classroom library. I just can't stop buying books, which results in the need to add more categories! If you'd like a copy of my updated labels click on any of the picture below. (These are just some of the labels.)

If you'd like to read my original posts about my classroom library, click here.

I'm Back!!!......(with a freebie, too!)

I'm back from the happiest place on Earth! I had such an amazing time. We spent time at Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal. Let me just tell you, we were exhausted on our way home! Here are a few pics from our trip.

And now for the freebie! (Inspired by the Toy Story Ride)...

Click on any of the pictures to download! Enjoy!

Going MIA

Hello blog friends!

I will be going MIA for the next week and a half....

Why - you may ask?

I am so excited to say that I am going here:

and here:

Since the drive to Florida will be ridiculously long, I plan on taking my laptop along for the drive and (hopefully) create some new freebies to post on my blog when I return home!

Jewelry Giveaway

First Grade Frenzy is giving away some super cute jewelry and activities!

Check it out!

Magic Tree House Freebie

I am so excited to post another freebie tonight!

I was inspired to create this because over the last few years, I have had several super-duper readers in my classroom. ( I mean - kiddos who were reading chapter books at the beginning of year.) When these students finished their work, I was always trying to find other things for them to do. Although reading independently was highly encouraged, I found myself wishing I had something more. So, I created a book club packet with comprehension questions and writing to accompany the story. This activity would be great as an independent activity, but it could also be used in a small group where students can discuss their responses to the questions in each chapter. The book club packet I am posting tonight is for Magic Tree House #1 - Dinosaurs Before Dark. I hope to create more of these in the near future! Enjoy! :)

Click on the picture to dowload this freebie.

Jungle Patterning Center Freebie

I don't know about you, but my first graders absolutely love making patterns! Here is a freebie pattern making center! In this center, you will find some cards that start a pattern and other cards that can be cut out to finish the pattern. There are also some cards that allow your students to make up their own patterns.

Click on the picture for this free download!