Free Fall Treats

I love this time of year!  Living near the mountains of North Carolina, I am able to enjoy the fall foliage.  It is such a beautiful season, wonderful weather, and fun get togethers.  In the area I live, we have lots of Chicken Stews in the fall too.  All I can say is YUMMY!

I thought I would share some free treats I have for the fall season to use with your students.

There once was a little witch that decided to go to school, but something terrible happened.  She lost her broom!  Well, not really but it worked for my kiddos.  Checkout the Pinterest inspired craft and writing activity I created to go along with it.  I made a quick template, got some paint swatches (or whatever you call those things), glue sticks, some stickers, and of course the students and began creating.  Here is the freebie writing activity.

Another treat I have is Candy Corn Adjectives!  Yummy!!! This Fabulous Fall Freebie can be used inn any classroom. I saw a bulletin board on Pinterest and now can't find it. That board was my inspiration for this activity. The bulletin board was a big piece of candy corn. The students were filling in adjectives to show why they like Halloween. So I created my own activity for my class to do with it. I hope you can use it.

Have a Happy Fall!

Open House Freebie

Last year I need something for open house.  I wanted a cute way to ask for ask for supplies for the classroom so I created this freebie.  I simply copied the circles on colorful paper, cut them out, and added a Hershey's Kiss to each one.  I printed the display and put it on a black frame I had and displayed it on a table in my classroom.  I didn't take a picture, but you can put this together easily and get some of the needed supplies for your classroom and students!  The best part is you may have a little chocolate left for you to enjoy!!!

Throwback Thursday Fall Freebies

This time of is year is always fun and exciting for us...pumpkins, bats, ghosts, candy corn, treats, tricks, owls, scarecrows, and so much more.  Check out this old post and go grab and an adorable witch writing freebie.  

Who does not love a treat this time of year (anytime of year)?  The other Throwback Fall Freebie I have is sweet to say the least.  It is a fun way to review adjectives and snack on some candy corn too.  Enjoy this tasty treat.

Happy Fall!

Take a Kiss & Grant a Wish Freebie

I am trying to get everything ready for back to school.  I go back next week, and we have Open House/Meet the Teacher Thursday night.  I made some cuties to help stock up our supplies.  I am printing the sign and putting it in a fun frame.  Then, I am going to add a Hershey's Kiss to each circle.  I will display this on a table in my room. I just hope our class has some of our wishes come true.  I thought I would share it all with you.  Don't forget to give me some feedback and follow me on tpt. Thanks!

Enjoy the Freebie!

Happy B2S 2013!

Trick or Treat???

TREAT of course!  Freebie time!!!

There once was a little witch that decided to go to school, but something terrible happened.  She lost her broom!  Well, not really but it worked for my kiddos.  Checkout the pinterest inspired craft and writing activity I created to go along with it.  I made a quick template, got some paint swatches (or whatever you call those things), glue sticks, some stickers, and of course the students and began creating.  Here is the freebie writing activity.

Hope you enjoy the treat!!!!  Let me know how your kiddos like creating their little witches.

Let's Get Moving!

For the last year I took on a new adventure as a Kenan Fellow.  I was honored to be a Kenan Fellow during 2012.  Last summer I began my adventure as I participated in an externship with North Carolina Center for Global Logistics in Greensboro, North Carolina.  I was able to see first hand how logistics plays a key role in our economic development.  I traveled all over the state learning about logistics.  I went to Wilmington to the port and was even able to go up in a crane.  I watched how the cargo containers were loaded and unloaded off the ships.  I was able to travel around the Piedmont and learn how the railroad works with small companies and million dollar corporations.  I even got to ride with the engineer in the front of the train through a few stops as he unloaded and loaded at various supplies.  Another stop on my adventure was the Old Dominion Freight Line.  ODFL is a trucking company based in Thomasville, NC.  At ODFL, I learned how the trucking company works.  My class also adopted one of the ODFL truck drivers as a buddy to our class.  I really had a ton of first hand experiences.  It was a great summer!!! 

Once the externship was completed I started writing a variety of lesson plans incorporating these experiences and adventures.  Part of the lessons are now available on Learn NC.  If you have never used Learn NC, it is a site that has wonderful resources for teachers.  Check it out!
 
Here is the first lesson I wrote...

Let's Get Moving

It contains detailed plans for a week with an interactive PowerPoint, handouts, assessments, and rubrics.  My kids loved the activities.

Please let me know what you think!  I will share more later about the Kenan Fellows and the other lessons I created.  Hope you can use them.