FREE Odd and Even Posters

Hey Peeps!
How are you about change?
Some people hate it, dread it, and avoid it.

I like it and sometimes encourage it too often!
This may be one of those times!

A whole list of things spurred on my latest change... but it resulted in a FREEBIE!

Come on over and GRAB IT!

Picture Directions!

Hi!  Cupcake here to share an improved version of an old freebie! :)  Picture directions are a great classroom management tool for little learners!

I posted a set of picture directions in my shop two years ago, and decided they needed a facelift… so I made them pretty and added to the set!  They will match any bright classroom, and they also coordinate with my chevron decor.

Stop by my blog to see a preview of all the included cards, or just go directly to my shop to pick up {or redownload!} your copy.  I hope you love them!!

FREE Printable Sight Word Labels

Are you busy getting ready for back to school? Ready to add a little fun and flair to your classroom Word Wall? Or maybe just help your students associate color with their sight word flashcards? I have the PERFECT freebie for you.

My classroom word wall reviews letter sounds while providing students with a visual anchor for the sight words they have already learned. Here you can see the sight words displayed beside each corresponding letter on the word wall.

Creating the word cards is EASY! To prepare, I just cut 3x5" pieces of brightly colored cardstock and printed the sight words onto Avery 5163 labels. When I am ready to create the word cards, I just peel the labels and stick them onto the card stock pieces. 

EASY PEASY!

Free Sight Word Labels are available for the Pre-Primer, Primer, First, Second, and Third Grade Dolch lists. To download your FREE sight word labels, stop by the Kinder-Craze blog!

Oh My Gosh 100% of the Time! That's all!

When me and my students "OMG" we are 100% "Oh My Gosh"ing!

Stop by to read my little rant and grab your free poster to remind your students!

Meet Michelle {Apples and ABC's}

Hello Freebielicious!!!!  Since Freebielicious is turning 1, we decided that we would all take a day and introduce ourselves.  It has been wonderful being apart of this blog, becoming friends with all of the authors, and using their amazing freebies!

My name is Michelle, this is my 7th year teaching, and I am truly blessed to have a job where I love going to work every day!  This is a picture of me in NYC, I thought it was fitting because I am sitting next to a giant apple. ;)

My blog is Apples and ABC's.  I have been blogging for about 2 years, please come by and visit sometime! 

Some of my passions include:  wandering Target, crafting, blogging, spending time with friends and family, getting my nails done, and eating Mexican food.  One of my newer passions over the past year is INSTAGRAM!  I love it because I can connect with teachers throughout the day, see teaching ideas, and share my ideas as well! 

 Come find me @applesandabcs

To say the least, I am a LITTLE excited about Christmas coming.  I know it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but to help you get in the Christmas spirit, I want to share our family Christmas card photo from last year (I don't know if I will hate myself for sharing this picture)!  I ordered these costumes from the Oriental Trading Company, made my family dress up, and spread cheer all over the USA! :)

To stick with the Christmas theme, I made a Christmas countdown freebie for all of you!  

There are three printables to choose from.  You can place the printable in a frame and write the number on the glass with a dry erase marker! 

Head over to my blog to download it for FREE!

Inspirational Classroom Prints Freebies

School may be back in full swing, but I am still adding little touches to my kindergarten classroom. I have a new obsession with subway art, prints of inspirational quotes, and brightly colored photo frames.

I created these two prints to frame and add a personal touch to my classroom. The first one reminds me that even on the roughest of days, my life is filled to the brim with blessings and I have so much to be thankful for. You can download this "Too Many Blessings to Count!" print for free.

The second print was created for my classroom prayer space. I teach in a Catholic school so prayer is a part of our daily routine. If you teach in a christian school, or just want a copy of this for your home, it is a sweet reminder of God's love for the young students that we teach. This print is also a free download.

Stop by the Kinder-Craze blog to grab these two free printables and see more personal touches in my kindergarten classroom.

I hope you find yourself with too many blessings to count today as well!

Quick Management Tip!

Rustling papers... putting things away... so many fun things to do with your hands!

Ahhh... how can I engage them and keep them from touching things {which drives me crazy!}

Stop by Simply Kinder for your free poster!  

Nut Free Zone Freebie

Is your school nut free? Or just your classroom?  

Here is cute sign to post so that visitors know.

School Event Calendar Cards

Teachers aren't the only ones that want to look stylin' for a new school year. Your classroom calendar does too! Give your calendar some fresh new accessories while reminding students of upcoming days and events with Events at School Calendar Reminder Cards. Each card in the set is a 2.5" square featuring typical school changes in routine: early dismissal, no school, assembly, guest teacher (substitute), testing and more! 

Young students need visual reminders of upcoming events and displaying the reminder cards in your circle time space will help students remember upcoming changes in schedule (so hopefully they can remind their parents!)

Stop byt the Kinder-Craze blog to grab this freebie, plus a few more FREE calendar accessories!

Footprint Poem

Hello Freebielicious friends!

I know you are starting to gear up for another great year and I want to give you a little something that will help you and your kiddos get off on the right "foot" this year!

It's a little footprint poem that goes on the floor in the entryway of your classroom. Parents and kiddos love reading this poem on their way into the classroom on the first day or at "Meet the Teacher"..... it lets them know how excited you are to see them and gets them ready for a successful year ahead! What a great ice breaker!

I originally discovered this poem/idea on the site, Little Giraffes (an amazing resource) years ago and have used it ever since! I just made it all cute and ready to print for you guys!

Grab yours HERE!

I hope you enjoy as much as I have over the years!

Classroom Decor ideas and Linky Party

Are you looking for ideas on how to decorate your classroom this year?  We have a linky party all about classroom decor. Come on by to see how you can get started in creating a welcoming environment. Here's a sneak peak :)

Hosted by Kinder Alphabet. Click on the picture to take you there.