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May Giveaway and FREEBIES!




Quick....someone pinch me!  Are there really only 15 days left of school {just saying...two of those 15 are early outs}.  Yes, it's true!  I also can't believe that it's MAY! It' coming like now....I mean I guess May goes hand-in-hand with the end of the year, but golly!  I like getting these monthly posts up for those that are prepping for the month!  It gives you some "springboard" ideas for your kiddos!  Below you can view the May freebies I'm offering over on my blog!  While snagging the freebies you'll also be able to sign up for my May Giveaway!  Click on any of the images below to head there or HERE!





Have a great weekend!


Addition/Subtraction Story Problem Prompts {a free preview}

 

If you're looking for an engaging  
way to practice addition....AND ready to get kids to think critical during math - - these story problem prompts will do just that!  You can choose to use them whole-group or with your math intervention groups.  It would work to solve the problems as a class, or in the image below you can see the math partners are working on one of the prompts as a "problem of the day."  You can also store the prompt cards in a little tub {like seen above} or place them on a metal ring.



If you'd like to read more about how I use these in my classroom you can click HERE. If you'd like to get a free sample of the packet you can click the link below.  Once there click on the "preview" and you'll see the set of freebie cards to try out!




Thanks so much and have a great week!


Word Work Freebie


We have been working on beginning sounds and word families.
Word families are still a little tough for some but most of my kiddos have got beginning sounds.





To grab a free sample of my Spring Word Work pack, click on the picture below.










Morning Work FREEBIE

Greetings friends! I have looked high and low for morning work for my students. There are several great things available online, but I was seeking something more independent for my students. I didn’t want to have to explain each section every day. I created this set to buy me 5-10 minutes each morning to do attendance and lunch count. J My thought process when creating this was to explain the objectives on Monday, and repeat the same concepts for the remainder of the week. Each week has a duplicated worksheet with minimal changes so students can be independent. Each day students will color the day of the week at the top. Since our pacing guides may be different, you can follow your students and choose the week’s work based upon their needs. My goal is that my students will not need to ask me questions past Monday. You can also put these worksheets in a center or send home as homework too. Here is a one week preview FREEBIE for you to try in your classroom. Click the picture to download it. I hope you love it! Best of luck!


(example)
Love and virtual hugs,
Crystal

Writing Freebie!

Greetings friends! I created this 5 Star Writing page for my students as a self accountability piece. Each morning after completing our morning work, my students write a story on the back of their paper.  I've shared a few examples below. J We usually take one minute to vote on the topic (camping, fishing, storms, etc. ) and I write six vocabulary words on the board to help them with spelling.  The remainder of their writing must be word wall words or words they sound out on their own.  Before turning in their work, I have them check their mini chart to make sure they have completed all stars  of their writing.  This has provided a great visual for this quick writing activity.  During Writer’s Workshop, students get to choose what they write about.  Morning work is teacher directed.  They use the chart for both times. J I have a larger poster on the front board and keep the smaller charts on our supply bench so students can access them at any time. I hope you love this as much as I do! J Click the pictures to take you to the free download. :)

<>< Crystal










Dr Jean Said It Best

Dr Jean posted this fantastic statement that we can all use as a reminder...
of WHAT'S THE POINT of Kindergarten.
http://drjeanandfriends.blogspot.com/2015/04/kindergarten-day.html

http://drjeanandfriends.blogspot.com/2015/04/kindergarten-day.html
Herding Kat's is the creator of the picture version of Dr. Jean's Statement.

Research Freebie!



 Have you considered jumping into research projects with your primary students?  My kindergarten friends were thrilled to choose their own topics and gets started!  To help guide your planning and their research...I've made these freebie research templates!  Click below to grab them!  Have an excellent week :)  - - Tara





Plant {Print & Play Pack} FREEBIE

 
Hi Friends!
This is
http://www.sharingkindergarten.com/2015/04/plants-print-play-pack.html
 
from
 http://www.sharingkindergarten.com/2015/04/plants-print-play-pack.html
Here with another freebie...
that is PERFECT for this time of year.
This freebie printable you can grab...all about PLANTS.
http://www.sharingkindergarten.com/2015/04/plants-print-play-pack.html
 
Head to my blog here to read all about the whole unit
and to find out where grab your freebie printable.

Here is a peek at my full unit
which I know you would love to own!
http://www.sharingkindergarten.com/2015/04/plants-print-play-pack.html

Sending you my blessings on a great week at school!