Look at me! I'm a Lego

I went into school today for the first times since saying goodbye for break. I tried to give myself all of June without doing school things--and I succeeded. Unless of course you count Pinterest...but I don't.

Well now it's July....well over a week into July and I feel like I've dropped the ball. I went in today and unboxed some things but really I wanted to execute this bulletin board idea I had in my head. :D

Introducing Lego Miss Cosby

I used the ceiling projector and varied images to create her. 

weird panorama

slightly less skewed view

If you'd like to have the letters and a writing freebie head over to my blog to check it out. (Right now the lettering only specifies 1st-5th grades--but you can still use "EVERYTHING IS AWESOME")

writing prompt to accompany bulletin board (also available in b&w)

I plan on completing the above writing prompt and coloring a large lego figure (included in packet) on the first day of school to complete my jazzy awesome bulletin board. 

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Freebie Friday

I <3 freebies. I created this little game this week when I noticed several of my firsties were having a difficult time with one more and one less. This is an individual math game and can be used during instruction or math centers. Each student needs one die. They'll roll the die and record the number in the middle column. In the left column they'll write the number that is one less and in the right column they'll write the number that is one more. I also put a number line on the page to help those visual counters. Enjoy, I'm off to download some loot, haha.

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Parent Volunteer Form

I don't usually use a lot of parent volunteers. I have a lot of interest from parents but I've never been able to utilize them in a way that is good for me, them, and the students. I'm slowly involving them more and more each year. I am fortunate to have a lot of interest (sometimes more than I can handle) in helping out. For Open House/Meet the Teacher night I'm setting out this parent volunteer form. It's pretty basic and very general. You'll also see that my school does a background check so I ask for their date of birth. Hopefully some of you will be able to use it!

 
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**UPDATE**
I've created a version without the background check portion

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Classroom Freebies Too

I just wanted to let you know that I got the chance to post to Classroom Freebies Too this week. I plan on sharing so many things on there. I have about a dozen freebies in my TpT store so I'm eager to share them and hopefully get some constructive feedback.

So, here's my post!

First of all I feel so lucky to get to post here. I've totally blog stalked here and found some great finds. It is now my turn to repay the favor.
So every once in a while I have to take a day off. Whether it's an appointment, sickness, or mental health day. I usually try to prep the kiddos and go over listening and manners and the whole shabang. Well, last year I decided I would not give any warning. (Yes, I was totally nervous). I left very thorough sub plans, as per the usual, and I left the book Miss. Nelson is Missing. Very cute book about a teacher that goes 'missing.' I created this worksheet to go with it. I had the kiddos think of where I could be. I tell you what, I had the cutest ideas...from a dog show, sickness, to a pie racing contest...yes racing not eating, haha. So, click the image to check it out!! Feedback is appreciated. Have a great day and I look forward to sharing my many freebies with you!!

Check out the site if you haven't. Tons of awesome freebies and you can search by grade level!