Cyber Monday Sale! Woo hoo!

It has been ages since I last blogged. I had to take a self imposed blogging break because there was just too much "life "going on.  I had to take a mental health break to save my sanity (or what was left of it).  Can anyone relate?  :-)   So after doing a lot of nothing for Thanksgiving vacation, I'm back!

I had an iPad funded through Donors Choose!  So, I am having fun trying new things on it. I am even writing this blog post for the first time on the iPad.  Woo hoo!  This microphone gadget is a hoot!  I like dictating my words, but I think typing is more my speed.

Have you been getting ready for Teachers Pay Teachers' big sale?  I'm afraid I have been doing a LOT of shopping and getting my cart ready for checkout tomorrow.  All of my items will be 20% off!  Be sure to use the promo code: CYBER to get up to 28% off!

December is so busy and it often is hard to keep my kids involved in rigorous learning!  So, I created a Common Core-Aligned Winter Math and ELA print and go pack that has a fun winter theme.  I love to have the kids do math centers, but sometimes you just need something fast and fun that you can whip out in a minute, right?  Click on the picture to check it out on TpT!  Be sure to download the preview, as it has a couple of freebies included!

Earlier this year, I added "Jumping in with Number and Base Ten Second Grade Mega Pack." It has really helped my kids with the tricky Common Core State Standards!

If you are looking for some more winter activities, check these out!

“Winter Math and Literacy Activities: Quick and Easy Reproducibles & Centers”

“Snowy Sight Word Bingo & Blizzard Game”

“Pauly Polar Bear’s Common Core Commutative Property of Addition”

If you would like to see some Christmas-themed activities, here you go! 

“Santa’s Christmas Math and Literacy Centers”    

“Christmas Sight Word Bingo & Naughty and Nice Games”

    Happy Shopping and have a great December!

Corinna

Under the Sea...Star of the Week with an Ocean Theme!

Hi Bloggy Friends!  Next year I’m going to do a Beach/Ocean theme with my class as we loop up to second grade. I love to do a Star of the Week activity with my classes. In the past we had a Hollywood Star of the Week and an Explorer of the Week. So, for our beach theme, I designed an Oceanographer of the Week pack.

Let me tell you about how I use these Student of the Week materials. I send home the parent letter with one boy and girl who will be the Stars the following week. I have new students go earlier in the year so we can get to know them. Then, I "randomly" choose students for the rest of the year (but I have my shy kids and kids who need to make new friends go first--don't tell!). On Mondays, the Stars share their posters that they worked on over the previous weekend. They are also allowed to bring a special item for sharing. This is a big deal because the kids don't get to share toys or things like that normally—only items related to what we're learning in class. Each day of the week the kids have the option to share other items or stories about their hobbies, families, etc... On Thursday, the class writes a page to go in a book that each Star gets. Usually, kids write compliments or tell why they like the Star. The writing is just priceless. “Hanna, I thenk yu are beeyutifol.” Then, at the end of the week, the stories are collected and bound into a book for each Star to take home. The kids LOVE this! Even the shy kids want to talk about themselves! I laminate the posters, 3-hole punch them, and bind them with binder rings. The Star of the Week big book is by far the favorite buddy reading choice in class!

In addition to the Oceanographer of the Week, I also made two other versions, Sea Star of the Week and The Big Fish of the Week, which are included with the Oceanographer of the Week materials.

The set includes:

3 Styles of Star of the Week Posters in color and B&W:

   Oceanographer, Sea Star, and Big Fish.

2 dated and 1 undated book cover for each style

4 styles of student book handwriting sheets

1 parent letter for each style

They are available at my Teachers Pay Teachers store.

I will give away a copy next week to a follower who leaves a comment. The winner will be chosen with a random number generator.

Have a lovely weekend!

♥Corinna

 

 

 

Springing Into Nonstandard Measurement & My 300 Follower Celebration!

My "Springing Into Nonstandard Measurement" is now available at my Teachers Pay Teachers store.  I'm a little late announcing it because real life keeps getting in the way of my fun.  J Doesn't it seem like time is moving really fast now that school is winding down?  Does your To-Do list seem to get bigger by the minute?  I know mine sure does.  So, without further ado, here it is!  My kids loved this!  The pack includes color and black & white versions in case you don't have an unlimited color ink supply (wouldn't that be wonderful?).  Click on the picture below to visit my TpT store and get more information.



I can't believe I'm getting ready for my 300+ Follower Giveaway!  I've got some great prizes to give away, plus donations from talented TpT buddies!  

If you would like to join in, please click on the GoogleDoc link below.
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 I have some copies of my measurement pack for the first three followers who comment!  Have a restful weekend! Happy Teaching!
♥Corinna 

TpT Sale of my Mega Math Packets!

My Math Mega Packs are on sale for 20% off this weekend! 

Check out my Going Buggy with Operations and Algebraic Thinking Common Core Mega Pack.  It has 77 reproducibles for teaching all eight first grade Common Core Operations and Algebraic Thinking standards, plus posters for your focus wall.

 Also, take a look at my latest product, Diving into Number and Operations in Base Ten Common Core Mega Pack.  It includes 90 reproducibles for teaching all of the first grade Number and Operations in Base Ten standards, plus posters for your focus wall.

What is your preference when purchasing items from TpT?  Do you like having items available in smaller units with a less expensive price or do you like getting bigger packets for a higher (but better value) price?  I've been trying to decide if I should make my Mega Math Packets available in smaller packets that just cover one or two of the Common Core State Standards.  I'd love your feedback!

Thank you for following my blog!  Be sure to visit my TpT store, Corinna Woita: Teaching Fabulous Firsties, for more ideas and freebies.

Happy Teaching!
♥Corinna

 

Diving Into Number and Operations in Base Ten!

Finally!  My Diving Into Number and Operations in Base Ten Common Core Mega Pack is finished and is up on Teachers Pay Teachers!  It was a BIG project and I'm glad it is done and ready for other people to enjoy it.

I hope you will visit my TpT store and take a look at it.  On Sunday night, I will choose one follower that leaves a comment here to win a free copy!  Thanks so much for reading and following my blog.
♥Corinna

Operations & Algebraic Thinking Math!

I'm finally done with my latest math packet!  As I've mentioned before, our math "program" at school leaves a lot to be desired.  So, our first grade team is always supplementing to fill in the gaps.  We're currently focusing on Operations and Algebraic Thinking for our data teams.  We're also being asked to post our daily Common Core State Standards in the room.  To do so, I created my latest product, "Going Buggy for Operations & Algebraic Thinking Math Mega Pack." 

 It includes 77 Common Core State Standard aligned reproducibles for teaching Operations and Algebraic Thinking.  There are five practice pages for every skill for a full week’s worth of learning.  I also made ten Focus Wall CCSS anchor charts in student friendly “I Can” language.  These activities are not “seasonal” so they can be used any time during the year.  My kids have been having fun with them this week.  Check them out at my TpT store.

I'm hooking up with Teaching Blog Addict for Freebie Friday!  I made a 4 Square Writing Organizer for dental health month.  It includes a writing organizer and three different choices of paper for final copies of the paragraphs.  I hope you can use it!  Blogger is not being nice to me when I try to upload pictures of the freebie, so go to TpT (click HERE) to see it up close.  UPDATE!  Blogger decided to let me post the pictures!  Here they are!  Click on the cover to download for free from TpT!

Happy Weekend!
Corinna

Freebies, TpT's 28% Off Sale, & Super Bowl Flashbacks! Woo-hoo!

Today was a "Staff Development Day" without students, which is great news because I still have enough energy to devote all of my attention to my Teachers Pay Teachers wish list and shopping cart!
I don't know about you, but I am thrilled that the big 28% off sale is happening again!  Yay!  Ashley Hughes designed the super cute button below.  Be sure to check out her TpT store for fun graphics.


CLICK PIC TO GO SHOPPING!

I hear there is something else going on this Sunday, but I can't quite remember what it was... (hahaha!)  I'm not into football.  The only time I enjoyed myself was when I played in the marching band in high school and college.  I played the drums and it was fun to play music when our team did well.  But, my favorite part of my college marching band was a nice boy who played the trombone.  He also delivered pizza to help pay for college.  On Super Bowl Sunday in 1989 (you know, the one with the 1/2 time show requiring the red and blue 3-D glasses from TV Guide?!?), he delivered me a pizza--that I didn't even order--and he asked me out.  I decided that maybe Super Bowl Sunday wasn't such a bad idea after all.  I also decided he was a keeper!   We've been married 20 years and this will be our 24th Super Bowl Sunday Anniversary (and I still have those 3-D glasses!).

I'm linking up with TBA's Freebie Friday!  Here is a cute and easy way for your kids to do their Word Work with a little Valentine's flair.  I hope you enjoy it!  Click on the picture below to get your freebie!

I hope your weekend will be super!  Thanks for reading my blog.  I truly appreciate you!

♥Corinna

Sweet Treats are Ready for You!

My Sweet Treats pack on "Using the Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction to Solve Equations within 20" is now available on Teachers Pay Teachers!  I'm offering it for 20% off right now, so pop on over and take a look!  Let me know what you think!  Thanks!

Happy Teaching!
♥Corinna

Winter Math & Literacy Actvity Pack Coming Soon!

I am thrilled that my latest Teachers Pay Teachers item is almost ready!  I'm looking for a few proofreaders that can check it over for any errors.  If you are available to do so TODAY, please let me know.  You, of course, will get a free copy of the finalized product.  Thanks, Friends!

Have a great week, Everybody!

Corinna

 

Freebie Companion Pack to Use With My Santa's Christmas Math Centers

Hi Friends!  I am so thankful for my followers and for the people who bought my products on TpT!  So, here is a FREEBIE for you!  I created "Evens & Odds, Numbers & Gnomes," which has math worksheets & signs for you to use along with my Teachers Pay Teachers Product, “Santa’s Christmas Math & Literacy Centers” or as a stand-alone item.  Scroll down to see pictures of some of the items you'll get.

This companion pack contains:
**Evens & Odds helper signs
**Greater Than, Less Than, & Equal To helper signs
** Evens & Odds worksheet
**Greater Than/Less Than worksheet
**Standard Notation to Expanded Notation worksheet
**Expanded Notation to Standard Notation worksheet

 

I'm also linking up to TBA's Freebie Friday!  So, after you download my freebie, take a look at some others!  If you're a new visitor and/or follower, be sure to comment and leave your info so I can visit your blog, too!  Thanks!

Have a great week, Everybody!
Corinna

Fun With Santa!

I am SO ready with a full cart at Teacher's Pay Teachers for their big Cyber Monday sale! Maybe your cart would like my new Santa's Christmas Math and Literacy Centers pack? Take a peek!


CLICK THE PICTURE ABOVE



So, this is why my house is still a mess after having a week off! :)  I hope you like it!

My sweet blogging buddy, Leslie, The Groovy Teacher, has some fantastic new products that you really need to take a look at.  Her Super Math Pack 1 and 2 will change the way you teach problem solving with your students.  She also has a fun new Christmas Writing Pack that is great.  Click on the wreath below to see for yourself.

 

Have a joyful week!

Corinna





Freebie, New Product, & Giveaways...Oh, My!!!

I am so excited about my upcoming 200 Fabulous Follower Giveaway!  I have a special prize (Yay!)that will be given away, but you'll have to finish reading this post for more details!

I thought it would be fun to make a sight word practice game or two for my little Firsties.  Well...that took A LOT longer than I had imagined, due to my OCD attention to detail.  But, here is a little sneaky-peek at my Halloween Sight Word Games.  What do you think?  It is available at my Teachers Pay Teachers store.  Click to check it out!

Thank goodness for Oregon's unpaid/optional 3 Day Weekend "Inservice Day" on Friday! It gave me lots of time to catch up on things that are really important, like catching up on reading blogs doing laundry. Hmmm...I think blog-stalking counts as Inservice! I downloaded over 60 new items from my favorite bloggers this weekend!  I'm late for Freebie Friday, but I created a Halloween Candy Word Work sheet.  I have to keep spelling practice fun for my Firsties.  Otherwise a lot of times kids say, "I forgot," when I ask where their work is.  I know what kids mean when they say "I forgot."  It means, "This is not fun or worth my time."  Like when "I forgot" to do my laundry this weekend.  *sigh*  So, here it is!  Spelling practice with the magic motivating word, "candy!"  Click on the pic to download!

I am almost to 200 Fabulous Followers!  That gives me another excuse to have a giveaway!  I've been so excited about this, but I won't let all of the details out of the bag yet.  OK fine...You forced it out of me...I'll just give you a hint.  A BIG hint.  How do you like my delicious, personalized notebook from Maybooks.com?  I bet you'd love one of your own?  In your own favorite design and colors?  Stay tuned...

Speaking of 200 Follower Giveaways...Halle & Jenna's Across the Hall in 2nd Grade is having a 200 Follower Giveaway with LOTS of great bloggers' goodies!  There are three opportunities to win!  Click below to visit.

If you've read this whole post, thank you!!!  If you'd like one of your products to be included in my giveaway, please let me know soon.

 

Have a great week, Everybody!  I'd love to hear your thoughts on my freebie and/or how you keep your kiddos motivated during the pre-Halloween weeks!

Corinna