Five for Friday Linky Party March 10, 2017 and Giveaway!

Five for Friday

with 

Doodle Bugs Teaching

March 10, 2017

Awesome Art Supplies & Contest

Thin Stix Review

http://www.thepencilgrip.com/p/thin-stix-12-pk

The Pencil Grip Thin Stix 12 pack of Super Quick Drying Solid Tempera Paints

After receiving these little cuties, I decided to create a fun Spring door display. Here is what I did using the Thin Stixs.

I also wanted my daughter to have some fun so I asked her to make me a sample Easter egg project so I can use it as an example in my classroom in the next few weeks. Here is what she made and WOW!, these Thin Stixs were awesome for adding little details. Did I mention how fast the paint dries too? Well, it dries in less than 90 seconds.

I even had her write her name to see if these Thin Stixs would work better than the fatter ones. I was right, her name turned out great!

Here is the final project. It took her around 5 min. to complete this authentic student-created Easter eggs. I want to thank Thin Stix's for allowing us the chance to play with this great new product. 

Giveaway Time!

Do you like this product? Well, guess what? 

You can have a chance to win your own FREE set.

Here are the rules:

1. Visit my Facebook Page (click on the link below).

My Facebook Page is Here

2. Like my page and share with a friend; make sure you tag your friend in the share.

3. Answer this question in detail: 

What is your favorite spring activity to teach in the classroom?

I will choose a winner next Friday, March 17th- St. Patrick's Day!!!

St. Patrick's Day Fun Activities

Have you tried my Mentor Text Lesson Plans yet? 

Here is a great one for our upcoming holiday.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/St-Patricks-Day-Mentor-Text-Lesson-Plans-2446770

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creatively-Crazy-With-Learning

Technology Tidbit

I have been using Quizzizz in my classroom to test comprehension. If you have not used it before it is very fun and engaging for students. The best part is the test is automatically graded for you so you get instant results as well as the student. Here are some pictures of my students using this cool testing game-based learning tool. If you are interested, check out this link to their website:

xhttps://quizizz.com

The kids laugh at the silly memes that come with it too.

The memes are customizable or if you don't have time, they have some preset that you can use.

A Freebie for You!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/StPatricks-Day-Money-Posters-Freebie-1753034

Spring is in the Air 

(at least here in Atlanta)

Well, here are two pictures of the fun things we are doing here in the south. 

 

Soccer

Bike Riding

Please check out my TPT store for a Spring Cleaning Sale! 20% off all products on March 10-13th.

Click Here to View My TPT Store

Five for Friday Linky Party July 15, 2016

Five for Friday Linky Party

With Doodle Bugs Teaching

July 15, 2016

Happy Friday Everyone!
I hope you are enjoying summer. My break is almost over, :(, but I am excited to start a new job over at my new school. I was in the giving mood today so I have been making some freebies and dollar deals for you. 

Head on over to my store! I am throwing a 20% off sale.

My Store Here

Friday Freebie, just for you!

Freebie Here

Dollar Deals!

Dollar Deal Here

More pictures to come once I finish my goody bags.

Back to School Featured Items

Click Here

We had a great time on our family vacation. I start back to work next Thursday already. 

Stay tuned for my Christmas in July sale coming soon....

Key West, Fl

Five for Friday Linky Party, June 3, 2016

Five for Friday Linky Party

With Doodle Bugs Teaching

June 3, 2016

Pencils, Pencils, Pencils!

Have you had a hard time this year with your pencil sharpener? 

I had about 2 big pencil sharpeners that cost me $50.00 each. Then I got two of the smaller new ones found at Target or various supply stores. They were around $20.00 each. So I'm now up to 4-5 electric pencil sharpeners, but still left with a HUGE problem! The students make too much noise when they sharpen, the pencils do not sharpen in a timely manner, and when they finally get to the point where the pencil is sharpened, it breaks! My cousin is also a teacher and I saw on her Facebook post that she was so excited that she got a new pencil sharpener. I was intrigued so I looked up the company name and did some research. The name of the company is called, 

Classroom Friendly Supplies. 

You can locate their website: http://www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com

I read through their website and realized that I could possibly get one for FREE to review; therefore, I did and I was approved! Here is a video that shows you some more! 

Watch the Video!

I chose the Precious Pink Sharpener to review. 

My sharpener came very quickly and I started using it right away in the classroom. 

To my shock, this thing is the real deal. It sharpened really fast and it was extremely quiet. I had an entire class set of pencils sharpened in less than 10 min. Then I wanted to see if my first graders could work this sharpener all on their own. Here are some pictures of them and some of the finished products. 

This is what the mounting looks like. It is very easy to do and does not need tools or messes up the furniture.

 

   

 

Look at that point!

This is Taryn's true reaction to her sharpened pencil! She was so excited that it worked the first time and with so much ease. I was also very happy too! 

These sharpeners are not that expensive but they have done the best job of sharpening a pencil that I have ever seen. I will be getting another one myself. I just need to figure out which color to choose next! 

Mentor Text Lesson Plans

Mentor Lesson Plan Here

If you are looking for a great way to use literacy in your classroom, check these packets out. Each packet includes 5 days of lesson plans to teach reading, writing, grammar, and more! I will be making more this summer to for the beginning of the school year. 

If you are still in school, check this one out that focuses on Fathers which is perfect for Father's Day coming soon.

Father's Day Card

1/2 off for the next 48 hours!

Mentor Lesson Plan Here

End of the Year Celebrations!

This is what I gave my students for their end of year present. If you are interested or need a new idea, check this out! Get it Here!

Your Thinking About Next Year, Already?

Yes, Planning is important so I updated my calendar so it's ready for next year already. 

Calendar Here

It's only $2.00 in my store.

Schools Out for Summer!!!

Wow, I cannot believe it is finally here. 

I moved my classroom to my garage and I will start creating my new classroom on Monday. 

I went shopping yesterday and this is what I found. Do you like?

Now, I am going to go get ready for the pool! 

See you all next Friday.