Teacher Binder - Pink, Navy, & Teal Set

I created a pink, navy, and teal version of my teacher binder.  If this fits your color scheme and you'd like to check it out, click on any of the images below!  :)

Updated June 2016:  Here is the new "look" of the binder:

 

Not loving this color scheme?  Check out my other sets below!  :)

 

Teacher Binder Updated for 2014-15

I've updated my Teacher Binder for the 2014-15 school year!  If you've purchased this, please head to my TpT Shop to redownload the file.  I found some beautiful teal and yellow papers from an Etsy seller, Huetoo, and just had to incorporate them into the upgrade.  I've included the new style, along with the original version, in a zip file! 

Mother's Day Book {Free Template}

If you are in need if a Mother's Day gift, here is a free download with a planning page, label, and book pages to have your students each create a book!  You can really do anything for the cover... but what I did was fold a piece of construction paper in half and pasted their pictures on the front with a paper flower and the "Happy Mother's Day" label.  I also laminated them for durability.  The kids plan their writing on the planning sheet and then copy their sentences (one sentence per page) on the book page templates and draw a picture to go with it.  Click on the images below to download the files!  :)

Several Odds & Ends Freebie Downloads

We are on our second snow day in a row! (Actually, school has been cancelled because of the cold temperatures with the wind chill...and next week isn't looking much better.)  With our time off, I'm trying to get a few odds and ends things done.  I've, of course, seen the adorable snowman craft idea from the We Heart Art blog (original idea from Artsonia) and wanted to make it with my students.

They were supposed to finish up their Day In the Life of a Snowman writing this week and make the snowman to go with it, but the snow days are pushing it off until at least next week!  I couldn't find a pattern already made, so if mine could save you some time, you can download it below.

 

At our school, we are also trying out the Reading A-Z Assessment with our students.  I'm hoping it will be an accurate indicator of our students' reading levels!  If you could use the binder cover I made, click the image below to download.  :)

Bee-ing Verbs {Linking & Helping}

Well...once again, a 20-minute project has turned into a 6-hour one!  My newest pack is for introducing and practicing "being" verbs (linking/helping).  Check out my bee-themed verb packet by clicking either of the images below!

 

I've searched the internet for the original source of the "Helping Verbs - Jingle Bell" song, but haven't had any luck finding who came up with the catchy song!  Since it is not my original idea, you can download a free-bee version of the song below.  :)  If you know where credit is due, please let me know!

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Snowman Writing

Out with Christmas....in with SNOW!  I made writing planners and paper for the following two snowman-themed prompts:  A Day in the Life of a Snowman and How to Build a Snowman.  I'm happy with where my students are at with their writing for the halfway point of the year.  It's time to shift our focus to expanding vocabulary and adding description!  After making a list of descriptive winter words, we'll be practicing adding details with these two writing activities.  The printables are in my TpT store!

There....I've officially done one productive work-related task!  I'm having a hard time getting anything done while reading these books....

 

I hope everyone else is relaxing and enjoying winter break!  :)

Mini Biography Organizer

Our class will be reading a biography about Helen Keller this week (Journeys reading program).  I will also be using these books from Scholastic...

to have my students research an additional person during the week!  I whipped up a little organizer and writing paper for my students to do this...

 

(Click to grab it on TpT!)