Manic Monday Martin Luther King Pocket Chart Freebie

You know what they say, "Better Late than Never".  Well I know it is late but I am here with your freebie a promised. 

If you have a great freebie you would like to share please link up with Charity over at 

Have a great week!

Alison

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January Freebies and a Sneak Peak at a MLK Freebie for Tomorrow

   Oh Boy has the last month been a crazy one around my house.  We have experienced two different snow storms, basketball games,  Christmas;including programs and multiple family dinners, basketball games, and my mom had two back surgeries which kept me away from home for most of December.  Did I say basketball games?  I have been a little frazzled to say the least.  I finally got my tree up three days before Christmas and down about a week ago so blogging really hasn't been on my radar.  My new years resolution  for this blog is to post more, giveaway more, and neglect less.  Teachers are so under paid and give so much of themselves I want to help as much as I can by posting regular freebies. I will not always post them to my store so you will need to check back to take advantage of the freebies.  I will also have items to post to my store but I hope to always have something to give away as well.  Today I want to share with you two items from my 

The possibilities are endless for this freebie during your January Writer's Workshop.  

   Here's a calendar that students can use to fill in the days of the month. I like to start out by having my kiddos look at a December calendar and recall the last day of December, then we discuss what would be the first day in January.  We also say our song about how many days are in January.  You know the one.....Oh wait another freebie.........Here's a copy......

                     

After a short discussion of what the last number should be in the month of January, your kiddos will be ready to  complete their calendar independently or as a group depending on your class.  There's another calendar with question related to the days in my January Printables Pack .  You can check it out here...... 

48 pages for $4

Check back tomorrow for another great freebie.  I have created a 

Martin Luther  King True/False freebie similar to  the very successful Veteran's Day True/False Freebie that can still be  downloaded in my store.  Here's a sneak peak.....

Have a great Monday!  Don't forget to check back tomorrow!!!!

Alison 

 

 

The week coming up is the one that holds so many emotions.....

Panic-I have to get so much done this week before break. 

Excitement-One week from now I will be staying up late and spending long days in my pajamas. 

Exhausted-Could these kids get any more distracted?

Concerned-How can I get all my busy work done while these kids are so crazy?

 

Well hopefully you will find a few things here to help you work through some of the emotions you are feeling this week.  I find that as soon as the routine breaks the train starts to derail,  I try to keep my classroom schedule as close to normal as possible to prevent this from happening.  I also make sure I plan enough activities so that there's  very little downtown.  Pocket Chart activities are a great way to keep students focused anytime because all the students are right at your fingertips.  (if you do this activity together  in the group area)

 

Here's a fun activity to do with this story:

If You Take A Mouse to the Movies Contraction Match Up Freebie

This is an Activity I Shared Last Year

 

Here are a few other great activities  that are FREE from other Authors on TPT. 

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You can also pick this pack up in my TPT store through midnight tonight for just $2.40.

Remember busy is better but not all "busy work" is the best use of  your students time.  The activities I shared with you today provide interest but also cover those important CC goals we are all focusing on each day......Well, maybe not the coloring sheets those were just fun to make. 

Have a great week!

 

P.S. Blogger did not want to link to pictures tonight, sorry about all the Click Here going around. 

Alison

The Grinch has Fashion Sense

I have a great friend that makes custom clothing and when she created the following design for another friend of mine for "Grinch" day  I knew I had to share it with all my teacher friends.  She sent me the following pic with the comment "don't laugh".  I find this to be one of those things  that you know the kids are going to love but its cute in a funny kinda way. 

 Tracy can take any T-shirt and turn it into the most adorable dress. 

 You can check out more of Tracy's designs by clicking on her logo below.  If you would like to contact her regarding a custom order you can send her a message on her Facebook Page, Razberries and Raizins.  If you have any questions just let me know. 

 

  Snow Day Tomorrow!  Yippie!!!!!

Alison