Hey there friends, I am so excited for today’s post!
Linking up with Doodle Bugs for another fabulous Five for Friday!
So, notice anything different? Well I have an announcement….
I will be venturing to FIRST GRADE next year! Woohoo!
I am sooooooo excited to start my new journey! Although I am totally terrified to start (yet) another grade level… I am seriously overjoyed to jump to the grade that I’ve wanted for a while now. I feel experienced enough to know where my students are going and where they have been. Three years in kindergarten and one year in second grade, I can’t wait to start creating FIRST grade stuffs!!
ANNND I got a beautiful new blog design make over! The fabulous ladies over at TCBOTB did a great job working with me and I absolutely LOVE my new look! It reminds me of Dr. Jean’s cheer….
Say it with me friends…. “…Lookin’ Good!”
So here’s my button, ain’t it cute?!
So excited!
Although I am super pumped about first, I need to stay focused on my second graders to prepare them for 3rd grade! So I made a fun little bundle of some spring time math stations and they are free… yes, I said free until next week!! Yup, that is 3 whole days of a free product to download and start using it NOW! Click {here} to see it in my shop. If you grab it, would you please rate it and leave me a comment? Thanks friends!
Here’s a closer look at what’s included!
You guys, I can’t handle this cuteness! My little guy is growing up so fast right before my eyes! This is one of my favorite pictures from his birthday party last month. We had a Mickey themed party and it was fabulous! You can see more here on my little ol’ family blog! We had hot diggity dogs, Pluto’s popcorn, a bounce house, a ball pit… it was awesome!
I am in love with this book we read in the library last week.
It is such a fun read and the student’s loved it! It’s all about two people arguing weather or not the book is about a duck or a rabbit. So cute!
Then the students had to choose a side and write a persuasive piece on what they thought it was. Once all the students wrote their peice (using the O.R.E.O. format) they had to read it to each of their teams to choose one final student to “debate” with the other team.
It was a great lesson and the kids loved it! Definitely a good read!
Now that I’ll be in first grade next year I have already started researching some good products to use and this one is AWESOME!
I know, I didn’t even have to tell you how great it is because it’s by Cara Carroll but you guys, this has everything! It is fully loaded with fluency stories, games, labels, everything you need!! If you are needing a little spicing up in your guided reading, this is it!
Thanks Cara!
Thanks for stopping by friends!
Good luck in your new grade! I switched grades for the first time this year and loved the changed. Your little boy is adorable!!
Sara 🙂
The Colorful Apple
Thank you Sara, I think first grade will be my perfect fit! Thanks for stopping by!
Mandi
I just found your blog and I love it!!! I agree with your #5. I'm so excited to start the year off with it next year… Duck Rabbit looks interesting. I always have my kiddos make a project for April Fool's Day that's a duck on one side and a rabbit on the other side! This book would be the perfect addition!! I need to find it… I am your newest follower… And I can't wait to get home and add your family blog to my family blog list too!
Melissa
Keep Calm and Love First Grade
Hey Melissa, I'm so glad you stopped by! If you click the photo of the book it will take you to Amazon and you can get it super quick!
I would love for you to check out my family blog!! I'm heading to your blog now!
Thanks again,
Mandi
Duck Rabbitt sounds adorable! can't wait to get it! Thanks so much!
Hi Mandi,
Your store popped up on tpt's homepage and I noticed right away your new button! Your blog looks great! You will enjoy first grade…I've been in it for almost ever and strangely enough I may be moving to third next year. I also changed my blog name and my blog a little…using my last name Moore like you kinda…hope you are well.
hugs,
Vicky
Teaching and Much Moore
You'll LOVE first grade! Congrats on your move AND your new design! It's very pretty…LOVE the ladies at TCBOTB!!!
Tanya
A+ Firsties
Welcome to first grade! You will love it. I love your blog design too.
Also, I've heard so much about Duck Rabbit lately, I'm going to have to get it. I am teaching persuasive writing right now, so it sounds perfect for that.
Thanks for the freebie!
Becky
Compassionate Teacher
Welcome to the FIRSTIES WORLD! Cute new blog design! If you need help…JUST ASK! Happy Weekend! ( LOVE THE Mickey Party!) Wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com 1stgradefireworks
Welcome to First Grade Mandi! I'm glad I got to meet you and give you a welcome!! Love your new blog design…what a great name you have!
Your son is a little cutie pie…I have a 2 1/2 year old son 🙂 I'm your newest follower!
Elyse 🙂
Proud to be Primary