Five for Friday!

I don't know if I've told you all, but I really love this linky!  It's such a fun way to recap the week and I love that even if I miss a week, I can easily pop back in the next.  Plus, I really enjoy taking a peek inside all your classrooms and seeing what you've been up to!  You ALL are so creative!  So here is a shout out to Kacey of Doodle Bugs Teaching.  Thank you for continuing to host this linky each week.  You rock!

And to get on with it...

The hubs and just got back from what I think,we'd both agree, was one of our MOST favorite trips.  Iceland!  Seriously it is so beautiful.  Waterfalls, ponies, the blue lagoon... what more could you ask for?

Mother's Day is next weekend.  NEXT WEEKEND!!!!  Are your kiddos gifts for mom all planned, prepped, and ready to go?  Here's a Mother's Day Gift/Book that I finished just in time and it could easily be completed in a day or two.

You know how I know it's spring?  The BUGS!  Yep, this week I've seen tons of little critters crawling and flying about.  And although I don't find them particularly attracting, kindergartners generally do.  I love to put out fun spring write the room activities and I know this is one I'd definitely be using around this time of year.  Do you have kids who collect bugs and bring them in to share? 

Look at that!  That's my product in the sponsored spot.  I was so excited when I received the newsletter e-mail and saw my Oviparous Animals product listed.  Literally I was jumping for joy.  

And finally, during my Pinterest browsing this week I came across this activity and I just had to share.  So Simple.  So Fun. Directions for this end of year keepsake can be found here: The Educators' Spin on It. 

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So how was your week?!

Five for Friday!

I am one happy gal because...

It's Friday!  I mean I think most of us get a little smiley on a Friday.  Wouldn't you agree?

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The SUN is out!  I am beyond thrilled that this week the sun has been shining most days and although not as warm as I'd like, I can leave the house without my big puffy coat!  Come on Summer I need a tan!

I finished up this Earth Day Flip Book & More set!  Earth Day is such a fantastic holiday to celebrate at school and I enjoy watching kids talk about all the ways they can help our Earth!  I like to fill an Earth Day week with FUN activities that get the kiddos talking.  This set includes a simple flip book, a class anchor chart, a writing sheet, a class graph, and posters for talking about The 3 R's! 

A variety of baby girl's nursery items arrived this week and I am starting to put together the pieces of what will be her room.  Here's a look at a few pieces all crammed together to give you an idea of the colors I'm going with.  I actually have a really hard time decorating because I have trouble seeing the end picture and generally have a lot of ideas that may or may not go together (generally the latter).  So, while I'm excited to put things together,  I can't wait for it all to be ready and done. Ha-Ha

I was able to go to the library this week and as I was browsing through the children's books I came across these plant part books!  Do you use these when teaching about plants?  Maybe I'm a little late to the show, but I've never come across these books and I really wish I would have.  The books are all part of a series written by Vitaya Khisty Bodach.  Each plant part has it's own little book and the text is simple with great pictures.  I definitely recommend checking these out if you are working on or planning your plant unit.

Well that's a wrap for this week.  Now head on over to Doodle Bugs Teaching and link up with a recap of your week.

Five for Friday!

Hey All!  This last week and a half has been filled with walking!  My parents were in town so I became their tour guide.  This was their first time to England so I showed them  around the city where I live, Cambridge and London *AND* we also took a fantastic 4-day trip to Paris!!!  We had so much fun and I was sad to see them go home.  This weeks Five for Friday is mostly about our trip but seeing as my mom is a teacher too, we of course teacher talked so there are a few school ideas included.

One of the first places I took my parents was Cambridge!  I love this university city and my parents did too!  We had fun eating sweets at Patisserie Valerie, shopping and punting on the River Cam. 

The next day we went to Warwick Castle!  I have to say this medieval castle is pretty cool.  We toured about the grounds and enjoyed a couple of included shows.  On the day we visited there were TONS of kids!  I'm sure they had fun and after seeing it myself, I think it'd be a great field trip!

We also went to Paris!  Not only was it my parents first visit to Paris but it was mine too!  It's a HUGE city and there is so much to see.  I loved it all!

My mom was on spring break so she of course was thinking about what she was doing with her class when she returned.  Next week she will be using the writing and crafts from my Oviparous Animals pack and also her students will be making my FREE Easter Bag.  Click on the images above to see them in my store. 

Since many of you are either on or will be on spring break I made this FREEBIE writing sheet for students to fill out when they return. Grab it by clicking above. 

(Click on each separately to get the boy and girl) 

I hope you all have had a fantastic week!

Five for Friday!

Another Friday is here so I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for...

The hubs and I spent last weekend at The O2 in London for the Country to Country Music Festival!  I LOVE country music and was so happy that we were able to go this event.  Florida Georgia Line and Lady Antebellum were amazing.

This week I was excited to finish up these word work printables!  Each spelling pattern has 3 just print printables that are perfect for homework, centers, or interventions.  I currently have 5 sets available: CVC words, CVCe words, Vowel Teams, Digraphs, and R-Controlled Vowels which can be bought individually or bundled to save money.  **** These ITEMS are 50% off until Sunday 3/15!****

I also finished up this little set of Insect Tree Map Activities.  I really like the little "All About Insects" book where students will write about insects using the can-have-are approach and then add the cover to make a little book.  

My parents sent us this sweet basket full of goodies for our little girl!  I am just about 20 weeks along now and can't believe I'm at the halfway point!  Crazy.  We have created our registry and started shopping for furniture so things are moving right along.

My sweet friend Amanda is a third grade teacher and she just started her education blog!  She seriously is an amazing teacher and someone I truly admire.  She is super hardworking, creative, and dedicated.  I can't wait to see her blog grow and just know that she will be an inspiration to other teachers too.  Be sure to check out her blog and give her some love by clicking on her logo above.

Well, I think that sums up this week.  Now it's time to clean, clean, clean as my parents are arriving Monday for a two week stay.  Happy Friday!