Free grammar practice worksheet (and a reminder of the value of practice). Happy day to you!
The Soccer Champ (grammar worksheet)
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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Toaster Tongs (Fun Mother’s Day Craft)
My grandma used to help us make these when we were little. They’re awesome. I mean, how awkward is it to try and get hot toast out of the toaster? Problem solved with a clothes pin and 2 fat wooden craft sticks.
Just glue 2 sticks to the clothes pin (so that they can pinch together) and decorate with markers, paint, puffy paint, etc. Don’t use glitter (it comes off and lands in the toaster) or crayon (the wax melts). Here are some examples a 2nd grade class made:
Mother’s Day Card (Updated)
Here’s a simple idea for a Mother’s Day card. Easy prep, easy to complete, and fun for moms to receive!
1. Fold a piece of construction paper into a card (you can use the regular size or the 11″ x 17″ size).
2. Complete this page (click here: Mother’s Day card – inside) and glue it inside. NOTE: The PDF file has 2 different sizes for you to choose from, depending on how big you;re making the card.
3. Decorate the outside. Ta-da!
Crafty Paper Roller-Coaster
Seeing this project made my heart melt. This is a craft I saw in a kindergarten class. It’s a paper roller-coaster! The teacher talked about primary colors and then let them use strips of colored construction paper to build roller-coasters! They used card stock for the base and regular white glue to build the coaster. I just love it!
I took these pictures a few days after they did the project, so the paper isn’t as strong and got kinda floppy. Sorry!
What You Need to Know About Mother’s Day
Here’s a free worksheet for kids that discusses the history and significance of Mother’s Day. Reading comprehension questions at the bottom. A huge thank you to all those loving moms out there!
Click here for the free printable PDF: Mother’s Day
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Clock Buddies (Updated)
Here’s a great way to arrange 12 partner options for each student BEFORE you need it! Print this page on a sheet of colored card stock (so it’ll last the entire semester/year). Tell students to make an appointment with 12 different people (one for each hour on the clock). Be sure they both record the appointments on their clocks. Tell students they can only make the appointment if there is an open slot at that hour on both of their clocks. Then when you need to do partner work, you can call out “10 o’clock buddy!” and everyone will know who to go work with.
Click here for the free printable PDF: Clock Buddies PDF
Freebies For Teachers (Various Companies/Stores)
I just got this in an email from a friend, and thought I’d share it with you! Who doesn’t love freebies, right!? (Confirm these deals with your local store just to make sure it applies in your area.)
Chick-Fil-A
On May 7th (2013) from 10:30AM – Close, participating Chick-Fil-A locations across the country will be offering up a free chicken sandwich to all educators, teachers, faculty and staff with a valid school/teacher ID. Please note that my friend personally called several Chick-Fil-A locations across the country to verify participation – some were not participating at all, one was participating on May 10th instead of May 7th and one location was offering a free small milkshake for the entire week. With that being said, it would be a good idea to call your local Chick-Fil-A to verify participation.
New York & Company
Through May 8th (2013), New York & Company is giving all nurses and teachers 30% off any in-store purchase (note that you must show a valid form of ID to receive the discount like a badge, paystub, business card etc.) Check out the New York & Company Facebook page for more information
Ann Taylor Loft
Register as an Ann Taylor Loft teacher to receive 15% off your full-price purchase in-store, everyday! Offer must be presented at time of purchase and you must show a valid Teacher ID. Offer not valid on already reduced styles.
Michaels
All teachers receive 15% off their in-store purchase with valid school ID. Some exclusions apply – please see store associate for details.
AT&T
Monthly qualified wireless service discount (up to 17%) for teachers and faculty – if your address matches their list of qualified education organizations, they will email you with instructions on how to start saving on AT&T wireless services and devices.
Barnes & Noble
All year-round, save 20% off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for classroom use, get up to 25% off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days (next event is in October), and receive valuable email offers and information on special Educator events.
Big Lots
Big Lots offers special teacher discounts, contests, and giveaways. When you sign up for their email, be sure to check the “email me about teacher-only specials” box.
Squarehead Teachers 