FREEBIE Circle Frames and Tickets

Click the above image to get this FREEBIE!ENJOY!Creative Blessings,

Summer Shopping Linky Party

If you are looking for my  Web-errific Wednesday post, I removed it.  No one linked to it so, I just decided to delete that post, and start again.  Can you say "DO OVER!"  LOL  There's a Summer Shopping Linky Party going on, and shopping {retail therapy, if you will} makes things better, so I'm joining in to share what I have bought so far.

My classroom will have a Cowboy/Western theme this next year.  I am super excited at the things I have found so far online.  Let's take a look...

I set this up in my dining room so you could see it better.  I love the barn backdrop!  The adorable table skirt will be great in my reading area!

The wagon wheel will find a place in my chuckwagon area.

The glitter horseshoes that come in three different sizes are TOO cute!  And that "barbed wire" strand is going to work great with my student's work board.

I'll incorporate this into my behavior some way.  Any and all ideas are welcome!

If you are interested in doing this theme in your classroom, 

then here's a FREEBIE for you.  

You might also want to check out this in my TN Shop.

Ok, so instead of Web-errific Wednesdays being a linky party, I'll just add new sites that I find to share.  So, here are the ones I have to share today...

I had given great detail about each site in my original post, but I'm just going to give you a tidbit on each, and you can go check them out.  

Storybird

This site is SO COOL!  Your kiddos can create stories with awesome artwork that is available on this site.  A must see!

PicMonkey

Love this site!  You can create collages, FB banners, edit photos, and more on this site.  It is FREE and NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!  Can't beat that!

Funology

I might have known about this site before, but not sure.  It looks like there is lots of FUN to be had on this one!

Thinglink

This is the coolest!  You upload pictures and then pin items within that picture.  You can link pics to websites for your kiddos...really kewl!  Be sure to browse the Gallery for ideas!

Ok, so that's it for my "DO OVER" post.  tee hee

Now, head on over to Ladybug's Teacher Files to see what everyone else has been shopping for!

Hope you have a most blessed day,

Drumroll Please.....And the Winners Are...

First, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone that entered my drawing and became a follower.  I feel very humbled that you all would want to read what I have to say on my blog.  

So, with that said, I want to offer all of you a pack of my "pencil huggers" clip art and a pack of "doodle frames".   I'm going to attempt to email them to each person that entered.  If I can't find your email, I'll post a note on your blog...or you can go ahead and email me HERE to give me your email addy!

I used "The Hat" from Harmony Hollow to choose my winners.  I use this in my classroom, and my kiddos love it when I do.  There are so many things you can use it for!  You can get  yours here.
Ok...so now here are the winners...yes, plural.  There are two winners!  

The first two that are highlighted.   

Congrats April of Wolfelicious and Sara of Miss V's Busy Bees.If you ladies would, email me a username and password at here.
Thanks again everyone!Many Blessings,

Daily 5 Book Study Begins!

If you have done Daily 5 {D5} or will be doing D5, you know the feeling that I have from within!  I am so excited to start this that I could burst!  lol  I have read about D5 for a couple of years now, but have never implemented it, or even read the book for that matter.  However, with making a move to 2nd grade next year, I thought this would be the perfect time to start.  So, I bought the book and began reading...only to find a wonderful book study here in Blogland! 
Mel, from Seustastic, and Nicole at Teaching With Style, are hosting a Daily 5 Book Study...WITH SOME AWESOME FREEBIES!!!  I am soooooo beyond excited!
So our challenge is to answer the questions that are posed in Chapter 1. So here goes...1.  On pages 4-6, the authors present two different pictures of their classrooms.  In thinking about an dreflecting on your own practice, how would you characterize your literacy block?  Does it look more like the first or second scenario, or is it somewhere in between?  How will you change it?I've been teaching for 14 years in elementary {I taught preschool for 9 years before that, but I'll just focus on my years in elementary in this post.}  When I first started teaching third grade, 14 years ago, I implemented centers in my classroom {and still do}.  My first year, I was the only teacher that did centers, to my knowledge.  When I think back, my kids were pretty much always on task, but what they were doing might just be "busy work".  In my 6th year, our school received the Reading First grant, so came the 90 min. block.  I have to say that it was a great thing for our school, and my students were no longer engaged in meaningless but when the grant was over, there were resources that were no longer available to us.  Also, students were grouped homogeneously, and center were set for them.  I truly believe in my heart of hearts that students will be more involved and enthusiastic if they have ownership in something.  I have heard so many positive comments about Daily 5 that address these issues.  
2.  The typical teacher is very busy having students do lots of different activities.  How is what you are having students do now in your classroom creating quality readers and writers?I feel that I really did well at creating quality readers...but writing?  Not so much!
3.  What sets the Daily 5 structure apart from what you are doing in your classroom?As I mentioned previously, my students have been homogeneously grouped by me with with very little input on what THEY want to do.  Also, I really want to create quality writers, which I don't feel that I have adequately done.
Thanks for Mel and Nicole for providing this awesome book study and great freebies for us!
My teammates and I are really hoping we will be able to attend the Atlanta workshop by the 2 sisters in August.  Anyone else going to that one?
Now, check out what others are saying about Daily 5 Chapter 1.
Waving from The Teacher's Chatterbox, 

What's Your Inspiration? FREEBIE

My creations are usually geared for older elementary students {3rd-5th}, so this is a bit off course for me.  

Our sweet little 2 1/2 year old granddaughter has been visiting us this week.  She loves books, puzzles, songs, games, etc. and just soaks it all up.  She already knows her colors, counts to 10, recites many nursery rhymes, etc.  She is SO SMART...you knew I'd say that, right???  ;)  Well, she really is!!! 
One of my favorite times is at night when she is ready to cuddle up with Gramma!  We have our little ritual, and dare I stray from it!  lol  We start by saying our prayers, followed by two stories, and several songs.  One of her favorite songs is the Color Song {poem}!!  So today when she was napping, I found myself in my iDraw making the little images that go with this sweet little song.  My sweet grandgirl was my inspiration for this little book.Hope someone can use it!
What inspires you?
DON'T FORGET ABOUT MY GIVEAWAY!!!CHECK IT OUT HERE!
Blessings,

Last Week and FREEBIES

Wow!  This year has flown by.  I can't believe I'll be starting the last week of school tomorrow....AND I can't believe after 14 years, I'll be leaving 3rd grade!  While I'm sad to leave my insanely awesome team, I am excited for a new venture in 2nd grade!

This weekend, I have been creating up a storm!  I have added several packs of clip art to Speckles & Spots and Polka Dots, one of which is a freebie that you can download HERE.  I also have another freebie for you at Teacher's Chatterbox.  It's a "Last Week of School" 12 page activity pack.  You can get that HERE.  I hope you enjoy them both!Happy Last Week,

FREEBIE: John Hancock Handwriting Award...and others...

I've created these 6  freebie awards if you have a need for them.

ENJOY! 

For Upcoming Students FREEBIE

At the end of each year, I have my third graders write a letter to an upcoming third grader.  In this letter, they inform them about things they will learn, expectations, about their teacher, etc.  The students really enjoy doing this, and my next year students love being on the receiving end!

So, this freebie came from that idea.  There are five pages to choose from.  I hope your kiddos enjoy making these for your upcoming students.  

8 more days of school!

Wow!  This year really flew by!

End of the year blessings,

Clipart Freebie and More

I've been a busy bee lately!  And tonight, I have a freebie for you.  You can click here to download some cute weather clip art.  Enjoy!
I have also added the following to the member's area of Teacher's Chatterbox.  

*Theme Binder Covers for your interactive notebooks*

*Calendar Pack*

*Multiplication Spider Coloring Page*

Lapbook Tutorial Video
You should totally go check them all out here!
Ok, so it is 1:40 A.M.I took my two personal days this week, so I have tomorrow off again!  I'll be working on more goodies!  
Bloggy Blessings,

Late to the Word Wall Party and FREEBIE

Jen over at The Teacher's Cauldron is hosting a Word Wall linky party...so I had to join in!

Well, this is my Word Wall at the BEGINNING OF THE YEAR...nothing there yet in this pic!  LOLI would have taken a pic now to add but it is covered up due to state testing...we either have to take everything down or cover it up...I'm sure you have to do they same.My Word Wall always takes on the theme that I choose for the year...this year it's OWLS.





Here is a FREEBIE for some Word Wall activities.  Hope you can use them!Sorry I was late for the party...it's been crazy with TCAP.  Now, I'm off to check out everyone that is attending!  

Thanks, Jen, for a wonderful Linky Party!

*amendment*  Through Jen's linky party, I found that April over at Wolfelicious is hosting a Show Off Your Word Wall linky party...so OF COURSE I joined that too!Thanks girls!!!

Prefix Gumball Machines, Questions Answered, and a FREEBIE!

I whipped up these cute little gumball machine graphics this evening.  I also created some activities with them as well.  If interested, they are here.

I have had several emails and posts inquiring about my signature tags, as well as, other questions.  Here are some answers to questions I've received...

Q:  Who makes your signatures for you?

A:  ME

Q:  Where can I find your graphics?

A:  You can find them here and now here!

Q:  What can I do with signature tags that I get from the member's area?

A:  You can add them to your blog posts, use them as decoration on your blog, collect them, add them to your emails.

Q:  What exactly is your member's area?  Can I join?

A:  My member's are is full of printables and graphics for the elementary school teacher.  Anyone can join!  It only costs $6.00 for a three months membership or $10 for a six months membership.  Your membership entitles you to access to everything in the member's area...terms must be followed though...and once your membership time is up, you are more than welcome to continue to use anything you got from the member's area, as long as terms are still followed...and YES, you can make a profit of your created items, as long as you give credit back to Teacher's Chatterbox!

I will mention that your membership is only a fraction of what I have put into the member's area!  The clip art that I have purchased alone values more than $30 plus there is my original clip art and lots of printables!  The small membership fee is just to help maintain the site.

There are lots of signature tags for you, as well!

So, if you like classroom printables, cute clip art, website graphics, and a real bargain...then

Teacher's Chatterbox is for YOU!

Now, FREEBIE TIME...

If you would like to have either one of these signature tags...or even both of them...then let me know!  Just post here which one{s} you want and what name you want on your signature tag!  For choice 2, add your hair preference too...see hair samples.  I also need an email addy to deliver them to you!  If you'd rather, you can email me your info privately instead of posting!  If you use or display them, please just link back to my blog!  That's it!

So here they are:

Choice 1

Choice 2

 {Hair Samples}

Sweet Blessings,

Earth Day FREEBIE

Spread the word...

Happy Earth Day...in many languages!

Enjoy these Freebie Earth Day cards and graphics!

Happy Earth Day!

Test-Taking Freebie!!!

Gosh!  I think it has been forever since I've added a FREEBIE! 

So, this is long overdue!

With state testing on the horizon...I thought some of you might like this!

You can use it in whole group or for small groups in centers.

Pick it up HERE!  

Hope you find it helpful!

ENJOY!

FREEBIE and GIVEAWAY!!!

I love blogging!  I love sharing ideas, finding new things from others, and making teacher friends in blogland!  It is so exciting when you get a new follower!  It wasn't too long ago that I reached 100.  Now, I have reached over 200!!!  Thank you all that follow my blog!  I am humbled and feel so blessed that you chose to follow me!  

So, I have a FREEBIE and a GIVEAWAY for you!

I hope you enjoy this little girl clip art that I drew just for you.  There are terms enclosed, so please read and follow them.  Thank you!

Just click HERE to download.

Now for the GIVEAWAY...

I will be choosing 3 people for a 6 months membership to my site

Teacher's Chatterbox .

So leave me a comment to be entered in the drawing!

Then get your name in the drawing additional times by doing the following...

a 2nd time by becoming a follower of my blog

a 3rd time by adding my shop button to your sidebar

{find it here}.

Thanks everyone, and good luck!

I will draw three names on FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012!!!

Spring Blessings,