Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Teachers Pay Teachers 3 Million Teachers Strong Sale




Wahoo! Teachers Pay Teachers has reached 3,000,000 teachers and is having a huge sale this Thursday and Friday, February 27-28! Everything in our store will be at least 28% off with the Promo Code: TPT3. Happy Shopping!


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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Interview with Grace Lin



“Books erase bias, they make the uncommon everyday, and the mundane exotic. A book makes all cultures universal." What an inspiring quote for teaching ELLs!

This great quote from Grace Lin, children’s book author and illustrator is just one part of her interview in which she describes growing up with cultural differences.

Other author interviews in ¡Colorin Colorado!, Meet the Author Series include Monica Brown who wrote “Waiting for the Biblioburro”.


Watch the interview at

Courtesy of colorincolorado.org

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Spring into Learning Giveaway - Teach 2 Love


February 16 - 28, 2014
Two terrific giveaways you will definitely want to try for! Good luck!



Shel Silverstein's "Smart" Math Lesson



Build vocabulary and money skills all while reading and acting out Shel Silverstein’s  poem, “Smart”. Meaningful (and fun!!!)

Check out the video at  

As students read, count and trade in larger values of money for larger quantities of coins with lesser values, they learn relative values of coins as well as have fun with language as they understand and get in on Shel Silverstein’s joke. 

Courtesy of busyteacherscafe.com

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

President's Day Countdown: Videos


The President! by Harry Kindergarten Music:
Fun song about Washington and Lincoln. About 2 minutes.


Adventures from the Book of Virtues: Honest Abe by kidmango:
Animated, fictional video about two kids who learn about Abraham Lincoln.


Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students! by SoulPancake:
Hilarious video where Kid President gives advice to students and teachers. So great! About 4 minutes.


Kid President meets the President of the United States of America by SoulPancake:
Kid President visits the White House and meets Barack Obama. I love Kid President! About 4 minutes.


Animaniacs - Presidents by eoliathain:
Animaniacs sing a song about all of the Presidents. About 3.5 minutes.




Presidents Day: Mr Lincoln by Peter Binskin:
Song about Abraham Lincoln. About 3.5 minutes.


Animated Hero Classics General George Washington by Jen Crescimanno:
Video about George Washington. About 30 minutes.


Animated Hero Classics President Abraham Lincoln by Jen Crescimanno:
Video about Abraham Lincoln. About 29 minutes.


Presidents Day: The First Five Presidents by Peter Binskin:
Song about the first five Presidents. About 3 minutes.




Presidents Rap - Washington to Obama by Smart Songs:
Great rap about the Presidents. About 4 minutes.








Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Presidents' Day Countdown: Books


Presidents' Day by Anne Rockwell:
A cute book that explains what Presidents' Day is and tells the story of what one class does to celebrate it.



What Presidents Are Made Of by Hanoch Piven:

  • Hanoch Piven is an incredible illustrator who uses everyday items to create, look like, and represent the Presidents of the United States. I had the opportunity to be a part of a Skype session with Hanoch Piven. He was a joy to listen to and learn from. After talking to him, the students created their own portraits from objects around the classroom and from their homes. The students also used Hanoch Piven's app, Faces iMake HD, to create  their own simile books!
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  • Looking at Lincoln by Maira Kalman:
  • This book follows a little girl on her search to learn about Abraham Lincoln and she finds out many interesting things.
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  • I am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change World) by Brad Meltzer:
  • This is a fun and engaging story of Abraham Lincoln's life.



  • George Washington's Birthday: A Mostly True Tale by Margaret McNamara:
    The hilarious story of George Washington's 7th Birthday.


    George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra & Madeleine Comora:
    A unique book on George Washington where the focus lies in how he lost each of his teeth.


    Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step into Reading) by Martha Brenner & Donald Cook:
    This easy reader tells the story of how Abe Lincoln used to keep all sorts of important notes and papers inside his famous hat.


    Abe Lincoln's Dream by Lane Smith:
    This funny and touching story tells the journey of one small girl who gets separated from her tour group and ends up in Lincoln's bedroom where she finds the ghost of Lincoln himself.


    If I Were President by Catherine Stier:
    This adorable book discusses the duties of the president from a child's perspective.


    Monday, February 10, 2014

    President's Day Countdown: Lessons


    Paid:


    Pint-Sized Presidential Fun {Math & Literacy Mini Unit} - Cara Carroll
    A cute 60 page mini unit full of literacy & math activities.



    president's day {craftivities: Washington & Lincoln} - A Cupcake for the Teacher
    Adorable George Washington and Abraham Lincoln crafts and printable activities!



    President's Day and U.S. Symbols Unit - Rachelle Smith
    I love the graphic organizers!!!



    This huge packet includes 14 differentiated fluency passages on America's most beloved heroes, tests, art projects, activities, and a timeline that covers from the 1750 to the present.



    George Washington Kindergarten Emergent Reader- President's Day - Melissa Williams
    This emergent reader little book about George Washington is super cute!



    Seller describes this kit as "This Interactive Sight Word Reader is an emergent reader to provide students with an opportunity to learn to read and spell the sight word “he” in a hands-on way."


    Interactive Sight Word Reader "This is Abraham Lincoln" - Maria Manore
    Same as above.



    Honest Abe: A Presidential Mini Unit - Sarah Cooley
    I love the Full color Abraham Lincoln poster!



    Language Arts & Social Studies - Lincoln and Washington Printable Packet - Faith Wheeler
    I love this packet, created to use with K-3 grade students to cover the history of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington! 




    Free:



    President's Day: Kindergarten Style - The Art of Teaching
    This very cute packet is filled with literary and mathematical activities!



    President's Day Word Search Freebie - Rachelle Smith
    Cute presidential word search!


    Presidential Capitalization and Punctuation - TheLocoTeacher
    A presidential exercise in capitalization and punctuation.



    I love the word search! Super cute!


    Cute color by number page of George Washington!


    Cute word search, making words, and abc order pages.


    This terrific freebie includes timelines, graphic organizers, and comparison activities!


    I love the George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Was, Wanted, and Had pages!


    Sunday, February 9, 2014

    Just Like You Down Syndrome Video


    Just Like You Down Syndrome - Isaac Alongi
    This is a heartwarming video that "identifies how to handle and accommodate differences while celebrating the many similarities our friends with Down syndrome have with their peers."


    An Apple for the Teacher 300 Follower Giveaway


    An Apple for the Teacher 300 Follower Giveaway
    An Apple for the Teacher is hosting an incredible 300 Follower Giveaway and one of the prizes is our very own Harry Potter Math Concept Review! Check it out! Hope you win!



    Valentine's Day Countdown: Videos

    Animated history of Valentine's Day by Ya Bo:
    A cute animated video on the history of Valentine's Day. About 1.5 minutes.



    I Wrote This Song for You by Jimmy Joe Lee:
    A cute love song. A little under 2 minutes.


    Valentine's Day SpongeBob Video
    A quick 36 second Valentine's Day SpongeBob Video. About 1/2 minute.

    Un-Valentine's Day (Winnie the Pooh): 
    Charming, longer video of Valentine's Day deep in the Hundred Acre Woods. About 21 minutes.

    The True Meaning of Valentine's Day (Charlie Brown) by xtremepizan:
    A Peanut's take on Valentine's Day. About 2 minutes. *Great follow up video for Peanuts Motion Comics - Valentine's Day HD by Bivin George. 


    Franklin's Valentines by Guidance Videos:
    Episode of Franklin in which he makes valentines. About 12 minutes.


    Saturday, February 8, 2014

    Valentine's Day Countdown: Books


    Zombie in Love by Kelly DiPucchio:
    Cute book about a Zombie looking for love.


    Love Monster by Rachel Bright:
    Cute book about a monster who just doesn't fit in.


    Mouse and Mole: Secret Valentine by Wong Herbert Yee:
    A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award Winner. This book is a cute story about making and delivery a valentine. It is an easy read in four short chapters with many small illustrations. Might be a fun one to display with the document camera when reading aloud.


    The Case of the Secret Valentine, A Jigsaw Jones Mystery by James Preller:
    An easy chapter book in which Jigsaw and Mila, the best sleuths in the second grade, must uncover the secret of who is sending Jigsaw secret valentines.


    Little Bear's Valentine by Elise Holmelund Minarik:
    Little Bear makes and delivers valentines to all of his friends as he tries to figure out who could be his secret admirer. 


    Snowy Valentine by David Petersen:
    First of all, I love the illustrations. They are so cute! Jasper the bunny is on a search to find the perfect gift for his loved one. He comes across some trouble along the way. Just wait til you see what the gift is! It is so cute!!!!! This may be my new favorite Valentine's Day book!







    Friday, February 7, 2014

    Valentine's Day Countdown: Lessons


    Monster Valentine's Day Bash Math Concept Review - Bee's Knees
    Monster Valentine's Day Bash Math Quest is a comprehensive review with built-in differentiation in three different levels. No Prep! Super cute and perfect for test prep!



    Tell Time Valentine - Bee's Knees
    Valentine's Themed telling time activity in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks.



    Valentine's Day Math Centers First Grade - First Grade Schoolhouse
    This packet includes 8 very cute and fun math center activities!


    Valentine's Day Subjects and Predicates Activity {Great Assessment Tool} - Elementary Lesson Plans
    This packet includes 2 Valentine's Day themed multiple choice sheets that work on subjects and predicates.



    Valentine's Day Unit Plan - Jessica Rosace
    This packet includes a variety of Math and Language learning activities all aligned to common core Kindergarten standards.


    This adorable rhyming packet includes Valentine's Day Rhyming Yes or No? and Valentine's Day Rhyming Matching Game.


    Valentine's Day - Alphabet and Number Hunt Pack - Preschool Discoveries
    Alphabet and Number hunts with a Valentine's Day theme.


    Valentine's Day Sight Word Flip Books - Lavinia Pop
    Super cute Valentine's Day Sight Word Flip Books.



    I love sight word pages! So cute!


    Very cute freebie working on alphabetizing. 


    Very cute, free, writing pages.


    This packet has numerous math and literacy centers that look very cute!


    Two cute Valentine's Day activities to complete using a hundreds chart and it's free!


    This freebie includes a wonderful friendly letter page.


    Cute, free printable Valentine's Day Cards.


    This is a very cute packet great for the middle and upper elementary grades! I can't believe it's free!


    Two fun printable math puzzles. Free!


    Valentine's Day Math Games, Puzzles and Brain Teasers!


    This 112 page packet is filled with Valentine's Day Literacy, Math and FUN activities!


    This Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats Math Centers packet includes 14 Centers and 24 Worksheets.


    Very cute, extremely expansive Valentine's Day packet.