Frankenstein Freebies

Ah Halloween week......... the week when you need a few extra tricks up your sleeve just to survive all the excitement those sweet kiddos are trying to contain because Halloween is almost here. Well, here are a few "tricks" I put together to keep your kiddos learning while you hopefully get a moment to breathe and preserve your sanity.  The following Freebies were created with Freebie from the Fabulous Krista Wallden over at The Creative Chalkboard.  

Happy Halloween!  

Alison 

   

Ghostly Graph Freebie

While putting together my First Grade October Math Stations pack I fell in love with these little guys from "The Creative Chalkboard".  

Once I uploaded my unit I decided I just couldn't be done with them just yet so I created a FREEBIE for you all.  Check out these Ghostly cuties in a graphing activity you can use a couple of different ways.  The NO PREP way.........

And the LITTLE PREP way but lots of fun for a pocket chart group activity or station.  This one has two different record sheets for differentiating instruction.  

The Common Core Goal is written in the top right 

hand corner.  

Happy Tuesday!  

Alison

October Math Stations

I am so excited to share with you October Math Stations.  This unit is packed with math activities at various levels so you can pick the activities that best fit your students, no editing on your part.  I absolutely love the way this set turned out.  If you would like a copy please leave a comment and I will pick two winners.  This pack will also be on sale until Tuesday for $2.25. 

Math Stations are so much fun but these activities could also be used for pocket chart instruction or early finishers.  

Alison

Fan Freebie Now Available On Our Facebook Page

Whoa, life sure is busy these days and I have every intention of catching everyone up on what’s going on in my life but until then I have linked up a Fan Freebie for you on our Facebook Page.  You can pick up these "sweet" activities just in time for Valentine's Day; all you need to do is stop by our Facebook Page  and click on Fan Freebie.

       Little Reader      

Noun/Adjective Activity

Click on one of the Images to head on over to our Facebook Page

 and  Grab Your Freebie

Have a Great Week!

Alison

Classroom Management Made Easier and A Giveaway of Course

Classroom management is so much easier when your classroom is set up like a community and everyone helps out; this not only teaches students responsibility but it also allows the teacher to spend more time teaching and less time managing. Over the years I found that if each and every student had a classroom job it made my job a lot easier and the students took more ownership of their surroundings.  In my classroom I could guarantee that one of the first things I would hear on Monday morning was, "Mrs. Funk what is my job for the week?" Once we established each students job for the week all I had to do when I needed something  is say the job title and that student or students knew exactly what to do.  Classroom job training is part of the first few weeks of school, practice, practice, practice.  I always used a poster-board for my job chart but recently I found  clip art that was perfect for a new jobs chart so ......yep you guessed it a new jobs chart was born.  Well actually three because I have "One Thing Leads to Another Syndrome" and kept making new ones because I  Couldn't decide which one I liked best.  So now it's your turn.  Which one would you want in your classroom?  Leave a comment with your e-mail address and the color you like best and I will pick three winners.  You can also visit our Facebook page for a chance to win as well.  Oh, did I mention this pack is completely EDITABLE! Click on the picture to see a full description.

This pack is filled with jobs for everyone in your room and editable to the job descriptions you use in your classroom or you can use the ones provided. 

Tomorrow is Hump Day, Woot, Woot!

Alison

Reading Focus Wall FLASH FREEBIE

Hey all!

I've had a :::crazy::: busy day today!  I went into school early this morning to try to get work done before my kids woke up (we're talking 6 AM) and ended up in urgent care with my littlest little guy by 6 PM.  They say he just has a virus but what a day!  He's sleeping now so mommy's getting some work done since I can't cuddle anymore.

This morning I was pretty productive and I did get my focus wall DONE.  I'm WAAAAY excited.  I think all my Instagram followers can probably tell, right?  I decided to put it up as a FLASH FREEBIE so go ahead and grab it here!  It'll be a freebie until I go to bed...or if I fall asleep, it might be in the morning!

I'm going to be adding some Open House stuff and other classroom decor things this week so keep watching!  I've loved seeing all my new followers on Instagram!  Love it!  Come check out my TPT store for lots of freebies and some fun units!

Smile!
Caroline

A GIVEAWAY X2!

I know everyone is busy getting ready to go back to  .................  I know no one wants the summer to end but maybe a giveaway will help.   I am popping in to giveaway two new products I just listed.  

First Up:

Polka Dot Stations, Centers, or Daily 5 Management Pack which is COMPLETELY EDITABLE.

Second Up:

Bright Chalky Chevron Labels, Binder, and Product Covers

I May or May Not have a slight attraction to bright colors.  

If you would like one of these sent your way leave a comment with your email address please.  If you would like two chances to win, stop by our Facebook Page and leave a comment as well.  

Alison 

Back To School...Beach to School GIVEAWAY!

Hi all!

I don't know about you but I'm already getting in the Back to School mode...  I blame Target!  Love that Dollar Spot...  I can neither confirm nor deny that I went to 3 Targets yesterday to go through the Dollar Spot.  Slightly embarrassed about that one but I did find the mini caddy I needed!

ANYWAY...I decided to look through my back to school stuff and since we're starting school on August 12 this year (Anyone else starting that early?) I looked through my little Beach to School unit I made last year.  While I liked it last year, I decided to give it a little face lift and then added a ton to it (so it was 35 pages and now it's 63!).  WHEW!  I'm SUPER excited about how it turned out and am really excited to use it next month with my new group of kiddos!

If you already purchased it, THANK YOU and please go download the new version.  Trust me.  Totally.  Worth.  It.  If you haven't purchased it yet, I have it on sale for $2.00 until Friday!  Woot, woot!  I love sales.  And as always, I would LOVE feedback!  Here are some pics of a few of the updated pages.

And since I'm so excited about my finds at Target, I'm going to give away two of these units to the first two people to comment what their must have back to school purchase is.  And....GO!

Smile!

Caroline

We Love Books Linky with Deanna Jump. Picture Day Editable Note Freebies and More

I am super excited to be linking up with the amazing Deanna Jump 

for her Book Linky. 

I've wanted to do a blog post on

so Deanna’s linky just helped me get my patootie in gear.  This book tells a story every teacher can relate to in that the main character Josephina Caroleena Wattasheena has a slight problem staying focused.  SAY WHAT???

(click on the pictures if you're like me and can't read the small format)

She is always wondering about how things work rather than what she should be doing. 

 Sound Familiar???

I bet you have a few students’ names on the tip of your tongue right now.  Don’t you??? I know I do!

Joshephina is always fidgeting, fiddling, fuddling, and foopling with something; she’s pretty much a tornado in action tearing up everything in her path. I love the way this story ends, it's a great reminder for us that every child has a talent and sometimes our weaknesses are our strengths.  I hope you love this book as much as I do, you can pick it up on Amazon.  

I have also put together a 3 free activities to go along with the story as well as some picture day reminders that are EDITABLE in PowerPoint. You can pick up your copies here. ( with all the fidgeting, fiddling, fuddling, and foopling in this story you could also do a great lesson on alliteration .)  

Editable Notes

                                                       
                             Character Trait Activity

Making Connections and How to Get Ready for Picture Day Writing Activity 

 Tuck these Away for Next Fall!  

Alison 

Celebrating 99 years with a 99 cent Sale

No, I haven't been teaching 99 years but I did get to celebrate my Aunts 99th birthday with her last Sunday and Tuesday.   Well when you are 99 years old you celebrate as often as possible.  We had Aunt Opal's BIG party on Sunday when everyone was available and cupcakes on Tuesday for her actual birthday.  100th Day Party Guest????

In honor of my sweet aunts 99th birthday I am having a 99 cent sale on many of the items in my store, including most of my monthly printables.  You can check out the sale  at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Alison-Funk

I will pop back in later tonight or tomorrow to link up with Deanna Jump for her book linky and as always there will be some freebies to go with it.   

Alison

(Yellow is her Favorite Color)

Bye Bye Firsties and a Giveaway!

Hey all!  I’m a little embarrassed by how long it has been since I posted.  Hi! :::waves:::  It’s Caroline!  I haven’t fallen off the face of the Earth.  I had a super busy year with a class of kiddos and my boys at home that kept me moving until I passed out at 9 PM!  Haha!  Now I’m on summer break and ready to share some stuff with you.  Alison’s been great at sharing all year.  Thanks girl!

So, since I’ve been away SO long, I’m going to give away my new product, “Good-bye First Grade!”  I will give this product away to the first 2 people who comment (make sure you put your email!).  Comment away and I will send it your way!  I’m really excited to share this.  It turned out so cute!

Here are some pictures of the project during and after.  It always cracks me up to see how the kids draw their faces!

Can't wait to see your comment!  I also put it on TPT for $1.00 for a FLASH sale so if you miss the giveaway, it's still 50% off!

Smiles!

Caroline

Did You See This?, Winners and a $1 Sale

Goodness Gracious Gravy Me!  Did you see this adorable Mother's Day activity over at Fluttering Through First Grade?  Can It get any cuter than this????  It is so much fun checking out all the amazing work being done by teachers.   You should hop on over to their Facebook page where they will be giving one of these away.  

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!

 I am excited to announce the two winners of  my 

"All Kinds of  Fun with Adjectives, Nouns, and Verbs"  Oh, but before I announce the winners I want to say "FLASH SALE" IF YOU DIDN'T WIN, NO WORRIES I AM PUTTING THIS PACK ON SALE FOR $1 until sometime tomorrow or whenever I remember to turn off the sale! Ha last time I said I was having a flash sale it wasn't so "flashy"  because I forgot to go back and turn the flash off  for several days.  

Now on to the two lucky winners...

Lori Raines and Michelle Jaquillard

Congrats I will e-mail your copy to you.  

Have a great weekend!

Alison

Thank You, A New Game, and A Giveaway for Adjectives, Nouns, and Verbs

THANK YOU FOR LINKING UP!

WOW!  Can you believe the PLETHORA of freebies Krista from Creative Clips GAVE AWAY during her 10 day celebration?  This gal has a talent she could monopolize on so easily but instead she is keeping it real and providing amazing resources to teachers.  KRISTA, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I also want to thank everyone that took the time to link up one or more of their wonderful resources to help Krista celebrate; you too are making a difference by helping other teachers put great resources in their classrooms. 

 A NEW GAME

READY, SET, SHOW!

Ready, Set, Show is a game you can play with just about any skill.  I like playing this game because at the games end you will know which students need a little more practice on the skills you were reviewing.  This is a quick game that can be used as a follow up to a lesson or as a time filler if a lesson runs short or your schedule changes. (I’m sure that never happens at your school.) 

Here’s how you play:

Today’s skills are Nouns & Verbs. 

  

1. Make a list of nouns and verbs you would like to use.
2. Give each student a noun and verb card.
3. Have students place the two cards on their desk face up.
4. Students should place one hand on each card.
5. Say a word from your list, then say Ready, Set, Show. (hands         and cards should remain on students desk until you say “show”.
6.  Students should hold up the correct card.

***It is easy to tell which students need more practice by their      wondering eyes and hesitation. 

WHO WANTS TO PLAY?  If you would like to win a copy of “ALL KINDS OF FUN” with Adjectives, Nouns, and Verbs leave a comment with your e-mail address. If you would like two chances to win you can also stop by our Facebook page and leave a comment with your e-mail. I will pick one winner on each page sometime before Thursday. Here's a peek of what's inside "ALL KINDS OF FUN WITH ADJECTIVES, NOUNS AND VERBS"

                                                Alison

Creative Freebies with Creative Clips Link Up

Krista over at The Creative Chalkboard and Creative Clips has been soooo generous with her freebies since she got started a few years ago.  I thought it would be fun to join Krista in celebrating 10,000 followers  by "Sharing the Freebie Love" and Linking up Favorite products created with her amazing and adorable Clips.  Krista said, "let's do it" and even made a cute button for you to grab when you link up.  This is our first Link Up so hold on tight, I hope this works. Thank You to "A Turn to Learn" for the great tutorial. 

Let's Share the Freebie Love

Link Up Between April 9th-April 16th

Rules

Freebies Must Be Created with the Majority of Clip Art being Creative Clips

Grab the "Creative Freebies" button and Share the News About the Linky Party

Have Fun Collecting Your Freebies

Here's My Freebies.....

I didn't get my monthly pack finished for April so I thought "Why not share what I did get finished?"  Perfect for you Right??? My Freebies include 20 pages for April.

Enjoy Your Freebies! If you would like to scoop up more  freebies make sure you are Following Creative Clips and a Tale of 2 First Grades on Facebook (I'm just getting our page started).   

Alison