Back to School Sale and a Freebie

Hey there!  I've neglected this little blog this week but it takes a lot of work to get a family of four ready for vacation for 2 weeks.  Whew!  

Anyway, I'm coming to you now to remind you about the big TPT Back to School Sale happening this  Saturday and Sunday and Monday (Sorry... I don't even know what date it is!).  It's time to check off that wish list and pick up goodies you have had your eye on.  Don't forget to leave feedback for sellers.  Not only is it sweet and sellers love the compliments, but  it earns you bonus points you can use to get products for FREE!

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So this is like the Black Friday of Teacher Back to School Shopping.  (I LIVE for Black Friday sales, hehe!)  So ya gotta have a plan.  Here's my plan... I'll pick up some new goodies in one transaction and then give feedback to the sellers.  That will earn me bonus points that I can turn around and buy more goodies with.  SCORE!! Can you tell I am excited?  

So, I have a little Freebie that you can only get here!  My best selling items in my TPT store have been my Journeys (reading series) Word Wall cards.  As of right now, I have four styles to choose from.  I created these adorable welcome buntings that you can use in your classroom.  They coordinate with my other products, but the beauty is that they could be used on their own, too.  So you can download these even if you don't use Journeys.

Click on the image above to download your bunting for FREE!

I'm going to be using the Zebra and Turquoise on my classroom door.  Here's what it looks like at home.

Just print it out.  Punch holes in the two ends of the top and add some ribbon to connect the triangles.  Instant cuteness!

If you pick up this adorable freebie, please leave me a comment letting me know which print you are going to be using.  That way I'll know if anyone is downloading it.  

And don't forget to enter my giveaway.  Only one more day left!

Click the button to enter! 

Thanks for stopping by!

New Reader Motivation (FREEBIE) and Something Really Exciting!!!

Hey there!  I just want to start off this post by saying when I started this adventure a few months ago I never imagined that I'd be able to reach so many teachers out there.  So, if you stick with this post until the end... I'll let you know about something special coming up.

First grade is the most rewarding grade, in my opinion (no offense to anyone who disagrees) because there is such a range of readers and the kids make such dramatic progress every year.  One of the most motivating things I have done in my class is put chapter books "off limits" unless... students earn a Chapter Book License.

There's something about the allure of a book with lots of pages, few pictures, and the exciting break down of a story into chapters that makes students very motivated to become stronger and stronger readers.  Most of the beginner chapter books in my classroom library are Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House, Cam Jansen, etc. type books.  They tend to be at about L-N in guided reading levels (which is what my school uses to assess reading levels).  So, when students are independent on level J they earn their coveted Chapter Book License... meaning they can choose a chapter book to put in their independent book bag for Read to Self.

In the past years (before I discovered fancy fonts and cute clip arts), I simply cut a piece of construction paper and wrote Chapter Book License on the front and their name on the back.  The kids didn't have a problem with it but... it was BORING!!  So this summer I created a new and improved Chapter Book License.  Just print, write the child's name, and laminate.  You have an adorable reading incentive!   Check it out.  Just click on the image below to get it.  I've made several different prints so there's one for everyone.

So onto the exciting stuff!  This little blog has begun to really take off and I am SO appreciative of all of my followers.  Only one or two of you, I actually know in the real world, so it's quite an honor that I feel like so many of you are friends.  

So it's a tradition in Bloggyland that when your blog hits milestones, you throw a celebration (which tend to include giveaways and prizes).  Who doesn't love getting gifts as a part of someone else's celebration??   I'm nearing the milestone of 100 followers and so is my good friend Tiffany at One Fab Teacher.  Look for something exciting coming soon as that number approaches!!!  The sooner we get there, the sooner the celebration happens so don't forget to follow this little blog on Bloglovin' and check out One Fab Teacher and follow Tiffany if you haven't already.  If any other blogger is interested in donating to our celebration, please let us know!  Thanks for stopping by!

Another Spring Freebie!

Well, it's my last day of Spring Break.  The weather here in Pennsylvania is beginning to feel like Spring.  Daffodils are blooming!  So... I should have been weeding my flower beds, but instead I made my next freebie!  Please check it out and any feedback you can provide is SO helpful.

Click here for a link to the product

I have to say that starting this blog has been a really cool experience.  I've gotten to chat with people from all over the country and it's so neat how similar and different we all are.

Tonight I made a very cool discovery!  I found Granny Goes to School's Blog.  She is celebrating her 500th follower with two massive giveaways.  Head on over there to check out her blog and enter her giveaway.  Good luck to you and me too!




Have a great week!

My first freebie!

Hey everyone!  I'm offering my VERY FIRST freebie!  I'm SO excited!  I would appreciate any feedback anyone has to offer since this is one of my first products ever!  Thanks!

    

Click here to download my freebie from TPT