Sentence writing in primary grades can be a challenge. This stationery makes it easy! It also makes it more simple to grade and assess student needs.
So here is a random fact about me - I am really bad at geography. Really, really bad. It was my worst subject in high school and I always feared it coming up in history classes, which was sure to be the part of the test that I did miserably on. I went to Wyoming once and had to look it up on a map and I'm still surprised that it's above Colorado. And capitals? Fughettaboutit. So I have been wanting to put up a cute U.S. map in my office to cheerfully remind me of where everything is now that I ship across our amber waves of grain. Alas, I have been unable to find one for months so today I decided to make one myself. It's happy & colorful and includes one of my favorite things - lots of fun fonts! I also included all of the state abbreviations since when I enter shipping addresses into usps.com, it doesn't allow you to enter the abbreviation and my cart program only gives me the state spelled out. I know - big problems, right? So here is my map and it's free for you to download and print out (it prints nicely on 8.5" x 11" paper) - it's perfect to hang in your office or other space in need of geography!! Enjoy! To download, simply click on the above image and it will open in a new window or tab. Then right click and save!
Do your kids LOVE digging up worms? My kids do, so we grabbed some great resources and fun activities for a simple worms unit study. FREE printable!
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Do your kids LOVE digging up worms? My kids do, so we grabbed some great resources and fun activities for a simple worms unit study. FREE printable!
Are you longing for your kids to be equipped with God's word? Then you NEED these MEGA simple Kid's Scripture Memorization Tips!
Have you tried lots of charts and ideas for chores? Keep it simple with my Easy Chore Card System, even kids will love it!
Hi bloggy friends! I can't believe it's been over a month since I last posted. When I started this blog, I really had intentions of posting more regularly. But I guess I'm not as on top of things as I'd like to be. Besides being swamped at school (like I'm sure all of you are too), I was super sick with pneumonia for awhile and still have bronchitis. Needless to say, I'm so ready for winter break so that I can get some extra rest and spend lots of time with my boys. Anyways, I was so excited that my summarizing organizer was helpful to many of you! Thanks a bunch for all of the positive comments! Someone asked if I have the same organizer for nonfiction and unfortunately, I do not; however, here is an organizer that I have my kiddos use when reading nonfiction text. From this organizer, my students then write a summary. Main Idea Organizer I have created a graphic organizer to help with summarizing biographies. It also comes from some ideas I learned at a training with Kathy Bumgartner (www.kbumreading.com). Summarizing a Biography Also, this week we wrapped up our literature circles and the kids got to pick three activities from a Tic-Tac-Toe style menu that they'd like to complete. They had so much fun and their products were so creative (I've really got to start taking pictures). Here's a copy of the Tic-Tac-Toe. The activities can be used with any stories! Literature Circle Final Projects Ok, so that's it for now. I have been getting some creative ideas from other blogs out there and wanted to give back a little something! If you can use any of these activities, I'd love to hear your plans for them!
So, I have to vent for a second. I don't EVER post about my personal life, but I am feeling the need for some bloggy friend support. I have been staying at work SUPER late since school has started this year. I didn't leave the building until 6:30 today and 6:45 yesterday and then I come home and I STILL have stuff to do! My significant other normally travels every week and is home on the weekends. He just recently stopped traveling a few weeks ago and his next work project is located in our own town so he's been home. It is always kind of an adjustment when he is home all the time because he is a VERY active person and enjoys going out and doing things on a regular basis during the week and I just can't keep up sometimes. I, on the other hand, have been swamped with things for school and so I am often doing work on my computer when he gets home. He essentially told me last week that he wasn't happy. It think it mainly comes down to how much time I have been spending doing my work. There are some other things, but this is the major problem. I have been trying REALLY hard to get everything done at school so I don't have to bring anything home, but I just can't seem to get it all done. And to top it all off, I am flippin' exhausted after my BUSY 12 hour day. I have vowed to try harder to do more things with him and around the house instead of coming home and working every day, but I still don't know that I will be able to do this all the time because of everything I need to do and how tired I am from my day. So, I guess I just need your advice...How do you balance it all and have a life?? Seriously...what's your secret?! Anyway, on to the goods! I posted yesterday about my landforms flipbook we made in class this week! Remember, these cute things!? The students finished making theirs today and I totally forgot to take pictures of them! Click HERE to download your free file! Also, I am in the brainstorming phase of my new Halloween unit and Lord knows when I'll be able to sit down and ACTUALLY work on that with everything else going on in my life right now, but just know, IT will happen sometime before mid October! =) My idea is "Boo in the Zoo: An Animal Themed Halloween Unit." I want to incorporate ELA, Math, and Science all in one. Here are some things I'm thinking: * Animal Research (Bats, Owls, Cats, Spiders, and other creepies) * Spooky and Weird Animal Adaptations * Habitats Trick or Treat (Students would pretend they were going Trick or Treating in each habitat and draw or write things they would find there to add to their Trick or Treat bag) I know it sounds crazy, but I'm still in the thinking phase! =) * Bewitching Words (Students would pick and animal and write describing words) * Monstrous Metaphors & Spooktacular Similes (Animal related of course!) That's all I've got so far! What do you guys think? Any requests or suggestions of things you would like to see included? I'd love your ideas!
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Do you LOVE when you can fly open the windows and let the fresh air in? It's a perfect time for you to refresh your life, one area at a time.
Do your kids LOVE world geography? If so, then check this out! I have pulled together some fun world geography made easy to get you started!
Do you have a struggling learner? If so, you will love these tried and true 5 Tips to Help struggling learners by using TIME goals!
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this little pair of love birds is wishing all of my sweet bloggy friends a beautiful, chocolate-filled valentine's day…. and so am i !! xox {supplies: fabriano artistico 140 HP paper, sennelier watercolor, 7B graphite pencil, .3 mechanical pencil}
Seriously, how can it be that I've been doing this bloggy thing for FIVE full years? The memory of a time before A Quilter's Table is kind of faint. This blog and its related social media personas, th
*** MAY 2019 UPDATE *** : I’ve just published a modified version of this motif and pattern for a blanket. Read more about it here Hello lovely bloggy friends. It’s been awhile since…
Do you love delicious, semi-spicy meals in your home. With items you have right in your pantry, make this super simple Mexican soup for the family tonight!
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The Orange Coral Fade wall mural depicts a pastel coral ombre that fades from a lovely pink to a radiant orange, creating a beautiful and vibrant color. Free US Shipping.
Have you taught your children any old Classic Hymns? Here's a simple kids hymn study to get you started. Grab the FREE copy work printable!
Do you love going on a little discovery walk with your kids? If you do then your kids will love this scavenger hunt, no questions asked.
God requires that parents nurture kids to love God, His Word, prayer, and worship. Here are some practical ways to help your kids develop intimacy with God.
This photographer is capturing the magic of childhood through his four kids.
