Daily 5

I haven't been doing as good of a job with this as I had planned. Most days I get 2,3,and 5 done but something physical and making school stuff has been harder to get motivated to do. Today changes all that!

1. I did some pushups and squats. Better than nothing!
2. I've cleaned the house (mostly). And I put away all the stuff we acquired this Christmas :)
3. The kids and I have played outside and colored some glow in the dark posters to hang in their room.
4. I've finished an activity for Officer Buckle and Gloria Reading unit coming up. Now on to make more stuff!
5. I've caught up on emails, pinning, and blogging obviously :)

Officer Buckle and Gloria

 Well I finally finished something this break :). We teach from the Houghton Mifflin Series at our school and the next story is Officer Buckle and Gloria. I made this freebie to help my kids work on their spelling words and 'ar' words.

I plan on making more activities to go with this story so make sure to follow my blog/TpT store for updates. Also if you use the 2nd grade Houghton Mifflin Series please leave me a comment! I would love to see if others still use this :)

Collaboration Cuties Giveaway

I've found another great GIVEAWAY! Collaboration Cuties are giving away a $50 Amazon Giftcard, Classroom pencil sharpener, and 3 items from their TeacherPayTeacher's store! You have to enter each section but I think it's well worth it! Click the picture to link to their site.

On the Way to Mrs. Bearfield's Class

My friend Karen Pritchett is participating in the giveaway at http://mrsbearfieldsclass.blogspot.com/2013/12/1st-giveaway.html

Please go check it out!

Reading Towards the Stars Giveaway

I found this pin on Pinterest and decided to go check it out. I love "Reading Towards The Stars" website! It is so cute!!! Anyway they are giving away A LOT of gifts for Christmas.

-retractable badge holder
-collection of products from TpT sellers
-$25 gift certificate to TpT
-5 items from her store

This looks like an awesome giveaway! Go check it out!! Click on the picture to go to her website.

Day 2

1. I ran 4 miles with my running buddy before she left for her trip. It's going to be a lot harder to run/workout without her :(

2. We worked on the leaves some more. Still not done but at least the majority of the back yard is visible. Also worked on setting up all the finances for the rest of December and January. We are saving so much $ :)

3. The kids loved playing at the park today. And playing in the leaf piles. I took lots of pictures.

4. Planning a January morning work/small group workbook. I think it will focus on place value and some addition. Got to get a skill progression together.

5. I made the cute Daily 5 picture above. Then I made a Christmas Bundle to purchase at a very big discount! It includes all my Christmas products so please check it out!

 

Winter Break Is Here!

I'm so excited to finally get a break. However I can't stand not having things to do. Therefore I created a daily goal. I'm calling it my Daily 5 (yes like reading workshop).

Daily 5
Each day do one thing:
1. Physical (running, gym, exercise)
2. For Home (cleaning, de-cluttering, packing)
3. With Kids (academic or fun)
4. For Classroom (making activities, cleaning, organizing)
5. For TpT (blogging, pinning, making stuff)

I actually ended up doing all these today so here is my 1st day of Daily 5.
1. I went running this morning. I've lost so much endurance because I've been slacking, but I will make up for it now!
2. I finally cleaned the back bedroom and put stuff up in storage. Also raked leaves outside. I can finally see some grass!
3. My kids wanted to help clean and we played outside while I raked. I love multi-tasking!!!
4. I did a deep cleaning before I left today. I hope those ants will leave for good.
5. I blogged, pinned, and joined some linkys so I think that's sufficient :)

I plan on doing this almost everyday so I'll make sure to document some of those.

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FREEBIE

Christmas Roll a Number Freebie

I was up late last night and had this idea so I made it. I hope you enjoy! Make sure to follow my store so you can get updates about any new products or Freebies I make.