Monday, November 26, 2012

Super Sentences and a Giveaway

So how was your first day back?
Mine started off with a bang--or a drill to be more like it.
A Fire Drill that is.   About 3 minutes after morning announcements the Fire Alarm went off. 
It was unplanned, and lasted longer than usual.  There were a few minutes there where I started to worry, that it may have been the real thing.  Luckily, it was just a "glitch" in the system.  
When we got back to class, I got out my "Strengthen Your Sentences" from Amy Lemons.
We've been using this unit for a while. I try to focus on sentence writing on Mondays, so this pack is perfect. I read the first few pages of this book to get them started. Punctuation Celebration
This book has descriptions and poems on EVERY type of punctuation.  I only used the first few pages of this book for my first graders. However, it gives examples and descriptions, I plan on using later in the year for quotations and more.
I started out with these Telling and Asking sorts. I gave each student an orange folder to sort in. I knew I would be using this unit over an extended period of time. So a Folder was the sturdiest option.


We used our little punctuation marks to play a game (which Punctuation mark should I use?) and then made the beloved  
Super Hero sentence Headbands.
Each student had to then write 1 of each kind of sentence. Statement, Question and Exlamation Point.

I had copied the mask onto colored paper and the lightning bolts onto yellow cardstock.

Most of the kids, wanted the masks to cover their eyes, so they glued them to the lower portion of the sentence strip, along with their sentence cards.  I checked each student's sentences, before they got to make the mask,  to make sure they understood the difference between the types of sentences. Don't they look cute in their super hero poses?
One of my student's moms is a friend of mine. I texted her a picture of her daughter in her mask. She told me that she walked all the way home with it on and even left it on to do her homework!  How awesome is that?! There's more in this unit, like complete and incomplete sentence activities and mapping a sentence.
I made this anchor chart to help the students with this part of writing a complete sentence.
 
Don't forget to enter my awesome 150 follower Giveaway. I have 10 great prizes to Giveaway to say thanks for following along.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Cyber Sale and a Giveaway

Thanks to Ashley Hughes for the cute Graphic



I've linked up with Blog Hoppin' for the Cyber Sale.
My sale is all this weekend- along with a slew of TPT sellers. 20% off on Cyber Monday and Tuesday. TPT will be offering an additional 8% off for a grand total of 28% off.  My TPT Store Make sure you enter the code CMT12. Don't forget to leave feedback on any and all of your purchases. TPT "pays" you back with credits towards your next purchase.

Don't miss out on my amazing Giveaway for reaching 150+followers. Click the Image below to go to the giveaway!!! And share with your friends and followers.



Friday, November 23, 2012

150 Follower Giveaway

So I woke up Tuesday morning with 151 Followers!  I couldn't believe it.
This is such a huge milestone for me. 2 days from Thanksgiving and it's just 1 more thing I can give thanks to the Lord for. I started blogging in March of this year, with the hopes of sharing ideas and units I use in my classroom. I didn't realize how much I would learn and grow as a mom and as a teacher. My kids (the pink and blue butterfly up in my header) are the reason I do what I do. I work to give them everything they need. I am so blessed to have a job, where I can take my kids with me. I am so blessed to work in a school that is close to home, and be with my kids even though I'm teaching. This blog (and my units) also wouldn't be possible if it weren't for my amazingly talented husband.
He showed me the technical stuff--as he knows all things when it comes to web design and pdf's. 
I love you hun!
Now to the Giveaway.....Drum Roll Please

I emailed some blogging "mentors" so to speak and asked if they would help me celebrate or be able to donate something to this giveaway.
These ladies are wonderful teachers, designers, authors and bloggers. I am so thrilled that they are sharing in this giveaway.
You will have the chance to win 1 of the following prizes:

From my very talented sister Kim Wagner Nolan
1 Melted Tropical Snowman from Kim Wagner Designs
KWN on Etsy
These snowman are handmade-each one is special and unique! 
Christmas Fun with Moosletoe


From Tammy at The Resourceful Apple

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
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From Sara at Miss V's Busy Bees
2 Winner's -Choice of any 1 product from her store

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From Melanie at Schoolgirl Style
Classroom Theme of your choice
(Have you seen her themes?  They are amazing!)



Happy Holidays Scrambled Sentences
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From Jenny at Owl Things First
1 Winner will receive a $10 Gift Card to Starbucks
a 2nd Winner will win any item from her store!


I am giving away my new writing unit: Writing in a Winter Wonderland


Thank you everyone for following my blog and making me feel truly blessed. Go ahead down and fill out the Rafflecopter. The Giveaway will end on Dec. 1st.
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