Teen Toppers

Do your kiddos have a hard time understanding teen numbers? Give Teen Toppers a try!
Here's an explanation about why they work...

Here's what included in each set: BUBBLEGUM THEME

APPLES THEME

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Bright Ideas: Planters as Paint Pots

When I worked for The Mailbox magazine, one of our most popular sections was "Our Teachers Write." It was simply quick tips from real teachers. (That was loooong before Pinterest or Instagram came about!) 

Anyway, I think that's why I like the Bright Ideas Link-Up so much. It's just fun to look at a big bunch of teacher tips. I know you'll find ideas to pin in this month's collection.
Here's my idea for April. This time of the year, you're likely to see small, inexpensive planters for herbs. I found this little set at a yard sale. This tray is just right for setting up a table for watercolor painting. I just fill small paper cups with water and put them in the pots. The try makes it less likely that the cups will tip over and spill on the masterpieces. You can see I've also used them for paint as well.

I'd be happy if you'd follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. For more bright ideas, please see the linky below. 

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Jump Into January: Moving with Action Words and Poetry Writing Frame

*UPDATE: The book with the title Jump into January is uncluded in the Journeys reading series. If you want to purchase the book from the original publisher, Barefoot Books, it is titled Skip Through the Seasons.

Jump into action words, seasons, observing details and poetry writing with this seasonal picture book! (Reminder: If you use Journeys, this book is in unit 3, lesson 11.) Here's a peek inside:

Get started by inviting your kids to talk about how the weather changes. How does the weather change every season? every month?

Make a bridge map that shows the action words and the months.

Get moving by acting out the rhymes.

Study the details in the illustrations. 
Look for the pattern in the text. Use the writing frames provided to write your own poems.

Display the poems or make a class book.

Scare into October,
Come along with me!
The people are bobbing for apples
—what can you see?

Slip into February,
Come along with me!
The hill is glazed with falling snow
—what can you see?

Get the writing frame here.

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Lift-the-Flap Math Problems

April showers bring...math problems! Let William show your class how to use Lift-the-Flap math problems with this adorable two-minute video!   First he'll show you how to use the manipulatives to make a chart with number combinations. 

Then he'll show you how to make your own math problem. 
You can get the set of six problems on TPT.

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Educents Marketplace $50 Giveaway and FREEBIE

Have you heard the news? Educents is opening a marketplace! In addition to the amazing deals they offer on a daily basis, you can now purchase items from sellers' stores. Over 500 sellers have already created stores in the Educents Marketplace.

I'm sure as soon as you visit, you're going to want to spend money. So here is chance to win $50 in Edubucks.

Click this link:

Educents Marketplace $50 in Edubucks Giveaway #11 - Kinder & First Grade Stores

I love the look of the Educents stores...

I've also posted an exclusive freebie on my store just for you. It's a sample center from my Learning Target Math Centers series. You get a directions sheet, manipulatives, a student recording sheet and an answer sheet. GO find it!! (It is the last product in my store.) While you're there, please follow my store for future deals.

Find more freebies and follow these Educents sellers!

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