Hip, Hip, Hooray...It's FINALLY the 100th Day of School! Which we all know is "teacher code" for "More than halfway to summer!" Here are a few of our favorite first grade ways to celebrate the 100th day. Everyone needs a party hat, so we created these 100th Day of School crowns for our class kings and queens. We leave one of our Hip Hip Hooray, It's the 100th Day desk mats at each of their places to greet them at the start of our 100th day. They love coloring them to kick off the 100th day of ... VIEW POST
100th Day of School
Snowmen, Snowflakes and Snowballs…Oh My!
Winter is one of our favorite seasons in the classroom! From snowmen to snowflakes, snowballs to snow days... We love winter! :) Some of the first activities of the new year come from our Snowtastic Snowman unit. Here's What's Included: Step by Step lesson for Snowman Directed Draw How to Build a Snowman Brainstorming Page How to Build a Snowman Rough Draft Page How to Build a Snowman Final Copy Page Snowman Cards 1-99 Snowman Pile Up Game Base-10 Blizzard Game Snowman Before and ... VIEW POST
Crazy for Hot Cocoa!
Nothing says loco quite like cocoa! It's amazing the work our class will do for the stuff! They are crazy for hot cocoa! We create this Loco for Cocoa bulletin board each year and leave it up past the holidays because, well, people drink hot cocoa in January too...And maybe even February...But, you didn't hear that from us. :) We spend the weeks leading up to winter break bringing a lot of special activities into our classroom, but our Hot Cocoa Party is one of our favorites. Mostly because ... VIEW POST
The Mystery Box is back with a BANG!
Remember the Mystery Box? For those of you who do...It's OK, you can squeal... We did. For those of you who may not, come in real close because we're about to let you in on a major secret. It's a monthly, mysterious giveaway hosted by a few fabulous bloggers. It's OK...Now you can squeal too. Well, it's back for 2014! And, we've got a few tricks up our sleeves in our boxes this year. So, follow along and enter for your chance to win. What do you win? OH! For 1 Grand Prize Winner Just a ... VIEW POST
Pin 2 Win 2 Winners, A Snowman Freebie & Listen Up!
We're back, just as promised, with our 2 lucky Pin 2 Win 2 Winners for January. Please check your emails for your units! Congratulations Ladies! Not a winner? Not to worry! We've just added a new Facebook freebie for all... But, you'll have to head over to our Facebook page to snag it. Click the pic below to head on over. Once there, look for our "Fan Freebies" tab up next to our *Likes*. You must like our page to grab the freebie. Once you do, you can find "Hats for the ... VIEW POST
5 for Friday ~ Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! We've been soaking up every moment of winter break. It's just nice to have time off. We've taken a little too much time off from this blog though, so looking forward to jumping back in for the new year. What better way to catch up then to link up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for Five for Friday. And, away we go... Let's just take a brief moment to reflect upon the real magic behind the holiday season... Our exhausted bodies can vouch...Merry Christmas to All and to All a ... VIEW POST
