Easter Math Word Problems

All you Kinder/First Grade teachers...check out my Easter Math Word Problems!

This pack includes an Easter themed word problem, a number line, an area to draw a picture, a ten frame, blank number sentence to fill in and the answer to copy in sentence form on handwriting lines.

It's perfect for this time of year! 

SALE this weekend!! 15% off my TPT Store!

I haven't thrown a sale at my Teachers Pay Teachers store this month, so it is TIME! 

Get 15% off EVERYTHING this weekend! 

Be sure to check out some of my best sellers!

Drawing Conclusions Task Cards

Personal Narrative Writing Lesson Plan and Resources

3D Shape Book {Hands-On, Cut & Glue, Student Book}

Don't wait, because the sale will end on Sunday! 

Thanks to all my supporters and followers! You all are amazing!

40% off sale! Springtime Literacy Centers!

I love a little theme in centers! 

And I have the perfect spring-theme literacy centers! 

Only this week, I am hosting a 

40% off sale 

on my Springtime Literacy Centers at my Teachers Notebook Shop!

Normally $5.50, all 54 pages are on sale for only $3.30! 

They are designed to meet the literacy needs of 2nd-4th graders, and provide hands-on activities like matching compound words and sorting fact and opinion. The pack also includes some great independent printables which can also be used in group work or as an assessment. 

Check it out now before March 7th, when the price goes back up! 

Let's Make a Color Book!

I'm all about these little books.

So fun for kiddos, and so great for putting on bulletin boards or just to display in the classroom!

The only prep is printing and then stapling when the students finish.

Let them decorate and fill in each page and they are oh-so-cute!

My latest is a color book for Kinders. :)

Of course, it could be used for Pre-K or First as well!

 

In this pack I added a bonus of 10 color printables.

Why not throw in some fun sheets just because? :)

 

I'm selling them for $3.00. But remember... it's a book AND printables!

So fun!

 

Find it at my TPT Store OR my Teacher's Notebook Store!

 

Another GIVEAWAY! 50 Common Core Graphic Organizers!

Who doesn't love freebies?

Especially when you're one of three lucky winners?

 

My Graphic Organizers Galore package

is currently my giveaway for the next week! Normally selling for $5.50, this package is a best seller and works so well for differentiated guided reading or just to supplement your whole group lessons.

 

Enter now so you can grab these 50 great printables to help your students succeed in Reading!

(or other subject areas!)

***This giveaway ends 2/26.***
After the giveaway expires you can find it here! :)

Sharing the LoVe Sale!

As a Post-Valentine's Day Love-ly Sale, I'm sharing the love!

Because my Teacher's Notebook Store is still new, and up-and-coming, I'm throwing a 20% off sale on all my items throughout the weekend! I'm so excited with the interest in my Writer's Workshop Giveaway and all my new followers, so it's time to celebrate! By the way, you have until 2/18 to enter, so give it a shot! Three lucky winners will be chosen! :-)

My Teachers Pay Teachers Store has more items, and everything is on sale for 15% off through the end of today!

Check it out, and enjoy!! :-)

Writer's Workshop GIVEAWAY!! Don't miss out!!

As a new seller on Teacher's Notebook, I'm hosting a giveaway on my BEST seller! My Writer's Workshop Packet has just about everything needed to enhance your Writer's Workshop in your classroom! I currently sell it for $3.00 on Teachers Pay Teachers, which you can find HERE and see reviews. Teachers LOVE the preconference sheet, rubrics, creative prewriting sheets and prompts on fun writing paper.

You have until 2/18/14 to enter my giveaway, and 3 lucky people will win, so please check it out here:

Writer's Workshop Packet GIVEAWAY!!

3D Shapes- BUNDLE!

3D Shape Bundle! 

Learning the attributes of 3D shapes is so fun to kids. I enjoy having the students scavenger hunt for items around the classroom or even the school. Making it into a little class competition can be fun too! Set the timer, and let them go to searching! Once the timer goes off, share the shapes found and see who found the most! It is so amazing to see the level of creativity of the students.

As an extension to teaching 3D shapes, I have some products in my store that are perfect for hands-on learning!

BOTH of my 3D Shape Products are included in this bundle to save you $1.00!

3D Shape Book {Hands-On Cut & Glue Student Book}
Students love this cut-and-glue book of 3-dimensional shapes! Each page includes a place for students to glue the corresponding shape, blanks to fill in for the attributes of each shape (vertices, edges and faces), and an illustration of each shape. The final page of the book allows students to illustrate using as many shapes as possible and label the number of each shape used.

This is a great extension to a geometric shape unit, and it works so well as an assessment of learning! Students can color and decorate the cover as they please and make it their very own!

The pages of the book are half-sheets and can be stapled together once the book is completed.

Shapes include:
Cube
Cone
Sphere
Cylinder
Rectangular Prism
Rectangular Pyramid
Triangular Prism
Triangular Pyramid

Enjoy this wonderful math activity as your students learn all about 3D shapes!

AND

3D Shape Matching Cards {Pictures, Attributes, and Name of Shape}

This product is 2 sets of cards (black and white, and blue font) used to match and extend learning about 3D shapes!

Find the matching picture, name, & attribute card for each 3D shape.

Sort the cards as small group practice, glue the answer key sheet into math journals, or cut & laminate cards for a fun matching game in math centers!

Shapes included:
cone
cube
cylinder
sphere
rectangular prism
rectangular pyramid
triangular prism
triangular pyramid

FREEBIE!! Dictionary Skills Search!

Dictionary Skills Search! {FREEBIE!!}

When I was in the classroom, one thing I dreaded hearing was, "I'm done!! Now, what??" ...even when I felt like I'd prepared for that question time and time again. It happens.

Because I am not a fan of "busy work", I always wanted the "now what" to be a meaningful task. So, a friend of mine shared the idea of a Dictionary Dig, and I just tweaked it a bit to work for my class! 

Click the picture to GRAB this FREEBIE!

When my kids came in the classroom each morning, they had their usual morning work to complete. Once they finished, they were to look at the board:

I put two words on the board each morning, and the students know to grab a dictionary and begin their search as a part of their morning work. If they happened to finish those two words, I would have them grab a book they are currently reading and find a tricky word to also complete a dictionary search to help them understand that new word as they read!

This Dictionary Search sheet is great for morning work, literacy centers, or just practicing dictionary skills. It's a great way to build vocabulary and makes for a great addition to a writing folder, or even a little book of new words at the end of the year! 

...and the best part... ? The "now what" question is always answered! 

Sale!! 20% Off!

Hi all!

I recently opened a new Teacher's Notebook store in addition to my current Teachers Pay Teachers store!

Because this is my Grand Opening I am hosting a 20% off sale on EVERYTHING in my store until Monday!

The items currently listed are my BEST SELLING items, so hurry and check it out before they become regular priced items again!

http://www.teachersnotebook.com/shop/Gunn7717

I'm so excited to start up this store and look forward to adding more to it as time goes on! Thank you so much for all your support! 

Hugs!

2-Digit Addition Matching Book {Hands-On! Cut & Glue and Create!}

As a teacher, I saw students who struggled with basic addition and subtraction skills DAILY. Continued reinforcement and practice is the only way students become fluent in their math facts. I developed this student-centered, hands-on, cut and glue book for students to do just that. I love watching the kids find the sum on their own and see the look of pride when their answer has been validated. 

What a wonderful way to practice 2-digit addition!

Click on the picture to be taken to my store!

Each page of this book contains an addition number sentence and a box for students to glue in the correct answer.

The first seven pages also have space for students to create their own word problem for each number sentence to further demonstrate their knowledge of addition.

The last six pages have space for students to record the fact families for the number sentence at the top of each page.

This book is a great way to evaluate students' understanding of 2-digit addition, writing creative word problems and fact families, and it allows students to do so with a hands-on, cut and glue approach using their creativity in their writing!

Blank page templates have also been included to allow for differentiation. Students can create their own number sentences- either providing more of a challenge or a simple review and demonstration of knowledge!

Each number sentence is two-digit plus two-digit. Enjoy using this in math stations, group work, or as an assessment of learning! :-)

Find it HERE!

Class Behavior System (Class Chart, Calendars, Notes to Parents)

What a great visual behavior plan for your classroom!

Just print, laminate, write student names on clothes pins and you are ready to go! 

Your classroom management will be ready for the year! 

You also have 3 different calendars to choose from for your classroom 

& notes for parents to send home on "Red" days and "Purple" days!! :)

This set includes:

* A class behavior chart to hang in classroom

* 3 choices of class behavior calendars for your student folders

* 3 examples of behavior chart and calendars for teacher/parents

* Definitions of each level on behavior chart

* A parent letter about classroom chart and behavior management to send home

* Level "Red" Notes for parents

* Level "Purple" Notes for parents (2 choices of formats)

The teacher is able to indicate the appropriate color of behavior on calendar daily. Parents initial daily.

This management system works for all grade levels! :-)

Thank you, and enjoy!! 

Notes, Reminders, and Notices for Parents

Notes, Reminders, and Notices for Parents

Sometimes you just need a quick form, note, reminder or notices to send home.

 

One example included in this pack: 

Behavior Notice for student and parent to sign and return :)

Included in this great package are the most frequently used forms I send home to my parents.

It includes:

* An OOPS! homework notice- for students who forgot their homework

* A behavior notice with a checklist of what behaviors occurred

* Missing lunch/lunch money notice

* Overdue library book notice

* A "Great News" Note to write a message to parents for a great day!

* A thank you note with space to write your own personal thank you message

* A parent/teacher conference reminder form

* An academic notice for students who are struggling in a particular academic area

Each note comes two to a page for easy copying. These would be great on colored paper for parents to easily spot, or just as is- on white paper. 

Check it out HERE!

Place Value Flash Cards using QR Codes 0-999,999

Students LOVE using technology! 

My students always loved using QR codes to solve problems, and they didn't even realize they were learning at the same time!

This pack includes a fun set of 30 place value flash cards to be used with a device that has a QR code app installed. Students read one card and then use their device (iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, etc.) to scan and check their answers. It's so fun for them to see success when the correct answer pops up on their screen!
The pack includes 3 sets of flash cards:

* The first set quizzes students on which numeral is in which place value.
* The second set quizzes students on standard to expanded form.
* The third set focuses on the value of each number.

The cards range from values in the ones place to the hundred thousands place. It is an excellent station or center activity, and can even be used for small group, take-home practice, or just for fun!

***Note*** The flash cards work best when they are NOT laminated. The glare of the lamination makes it more difficult for the scanner to read the code. I cut out the cards and put them in a baggie for protection. :-)

Find it HERE!

Personal Narrative Writing Lesson Plan & Resource Bundle

This is the perfect bundle for teaching, guiding, and celebrating students' personal narrative writing!

I have included a two-week lesson plan (which can be altered to meet your time frame needs) with detailed pictures and instructions for teachers to use when teaching students to write personal narratives. 

Many resources in this package can also be used for other types of writing and as references for students to use in their writing folders or even made into posters in the classroom!! (I love when I purchase something that can be used for other areas in the curriculum... ;))

This 46-page package includes lesson plans and resources to teach personal narratives to 3rd and 4th grade students. It could easily be used for older grades as well. The resources in this package could also be used to reinforce Writer's Workshop and other types of writing. The lesson plans are designed for two weeks, however, could be modified to meet your needs.

This bundle includes:

-Notes for the teacher
-Common Core Standards Alignment
-Detailed lesson plans with pictures
-3 choices of cover sheets
-Teacher's Copy and Student Copy of "What is Personal Narrative Writing?"
-2 choices of student idea sheets
-1 teacher idea sheet for modeling
-2 graphic organizers for prewriting and planning
-2 teacher graphic organizers for modeling
-Strong Leads and Strong Endings posters/handouts with examples of each
-Teacher copies of sample beginning, middle, and end paragraphs
-Student "Try It!" sheets for beginning, middle and end paragraphs
-Sample rough draft
-Editing Marks poster/handout
-Temporal Words poster/handout
-Transition Words & Phrases poster/handout
-Sample rough draft with editing marks
-Sample Revised Draft
-Peer Editing Sheet
-Pre-conference Sheet for teacher conference
-Sample Final Copy
-Lined paper
-3 grading rubrics to choose from

SUCH a wonderful package of great resources! 

See it Here!

Dog Theme Classroom Decor Package!

Dog Theme Classroom Decor Package!

Could it be any cuter?? 

I think not.

What an adorable classroom theme... dogs! 

Pups just warm the heart, and these cute little dogs make any classroom happy!

Included in this bundle are my separate dog theme classroom decor packs. 

You will find:

*dog name tags

*dog alphabet cards

* dog birthday cards

*paw prints to label kids' birthdays

*blank dog posters

*blank dog cards to use for a variety of classroom labels and more!

*dog numbers 1-30

*dog station labels 

and more!

So adorable... check it out HERE!

Graphic Organizers GALORE! {50 Common Core Printables!}

What a GREAT way to enhance your reading instruction... 

OR cross-curricular use!

What a GREAT way to enhance your reading instruction... OR cross-curricular use!

This package is perfect for teaching reading concepts, as it contains 36 Common Core aligned graphic organizers and worksheets. The remaining 14 graphic organizers are left blank for your own choice of use! Use in all subject areas or further areas in reading! The printables are creative and fun for students to use when using higher level reading skills.

Concepts covered include:
Character Traits
Changes a character undergoes
Character Maps
Analyze fiction and non-fiction
Variety of story maps
Variety of inferring
Sequencing
Compare/contrast
Compare character to self
Compare fiction/non-fiction
Variety of vocabulary comprehension
5 W's- Who, What, When, Where, Why
Variety of main idea and details
KWL 
Figurative Language
Retelling
Visualizing
Non-fiction text features
Non-fiction information
Author's Purpose
Fables, Folktales and Legends
Sequence and summarize
Cause and effect
Point of view
Synonyms and antonyms
& MORE!

This group of sheets would be ideal for guided reading, reading instruction as a whole group, literacy centers, homework, and they would be perfect for cross curricular work because the blank sheets allow students to fill in information as they please based on your instruction!

These would also be perfect for an interactive notebook or bulletin boards. So many uses! So cute!!

Welcome!

Welcome to my classroom resources blog! 

I'm super excited to be diving further into my classroom creations and sharing the tools that have worked so well for me over the last eight years of teaching!

A little about me...

I'm now a stay-at-home-Mommy to my beautiful little girl! After teaching for eight years in the classroom, I'm now able to focus on sharing the lessons and resources I've created and continue to create. Teaching continues to be a passion of mine, and I look forward to going back to teaching one day in some form. (That is, when my Mommy duties aren't as time consuming!) I love helping other teachers supplement their teaching with materials!

Please visit my blog often as I hope to post my products from my Teachers Pay Teachers store in more depth. For now, please feel free to explore my store here!

Thanks so much for visiting!!