Thanksgiving ABC Order Freebie

Looking for a cute FREE Thanksgiving literacy center? This cut and paste activity comes in three versions so you can easily differentiate. 

Click HERE to grab this FREE Thanksgiving ABC Order printable. I have lots of other Thanksgiving center ideas in my store.

1st Grade Math Activities & Games

I don't know about you, but I have never been fully satisfied with any math curriculum and always supplement. Over the years, I have made activities that correlate to professional development books I have read or created games for my math centers on skills that needed more practice.

I put 16 of these engaging games and activities into a new 1st Grade Math Activities & Games bundle so you can save big during the TpT sale. If you look back through this blog, you will see many posts about using these in my classroom. For example, you can read all about me adding Dot Talks after a Common Core training to work on the skill of subitizing. 

Click HERE to go check out everything that is included. I also have a few other FREE math activities you might want to check out.

Did you know if you buy a bundle and already own a resource included in the bundle, you can email TpT and they will refund the individual resource price?

I'm off to see what other goodies I can add to my wishlist. I love shopping, especially when it doesn't involve trying anything on. ;-)

Letter Fishing Freebie and a Sale

Are you teaching or reviewing letter identification and sounds? This Letter Fishing Freebie makes for a fun center or you could even use it whole group with the fishbowl technique. (Ha, ha, pun not intended!)

 Did you hear TpT is hosting a BONUS Back-to-School sale? 

I have been back for 2 weeks but I know a  lot of lucky people go back after Labor Day. Everything in my store will be 20% off, including bundles. 

Here are some of the hot sellers at the beginning of the year:

Spelling errors introduced 2nd semester.

Super motivating for students!

Now with the ability to add your own words!

I also have a PPT version.

Craft and reusable writing templates with examples.

Check out my many Boom card decks!

Lots if fun math games!

I have assessment checklists for K, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

I have over 200 products and lots of freebies so I hope you find something in my store that makes the start of your year great!

Back-to-School Planning & freebies

Have you started planning for the new school year? This summer seems to have flown by faster than any other I can remember. I have been dragging my feet, not wanting to admit the new year is upon us.  I am still feeling burnt out from last year so I think I will take advantage of the TpT sale and let some other talented authors help me out. 

I have these Back-to-School items already made if they can save YOU some time. 

I have many but this has been a popular one lately!

Posters for each step!

I have lots of Boom cards!

and don't forget to check out all the FREEBIES I have in my store!

I hope I have something that will make your return to school easier.  Remember to use the code to get the extra percentage off during the sale!

I usually like to make a lot of my own resources but I am declaring this year a mental health focus year so I am going to check out TpT so I can go back to my book!! I have 4 more days before meetings start. When do you go back?

Hiding or Changing the Total Number of Boom Cards

I think you know by now that I am a big fan of Boom Cards. Today I wanted to share two tips for teachers.

Tip #1 You can change the total number of cards your students play.

Sometimes the deck has more cards than you want the student to play in one sitting. 

Tip #2 You can hide specific cards.

Perhaps the deck has a few cards that include a skill you have taught yet or are a bit too difficult.

Here is quick video to show you how!