Subtracting Across ZERO-possible freebie:)

Happy Sunday Friends! I am LOVING this weather today! It's like 60 degrees out and so relaxing! The problem is...I want to stay in bed ALL day! But I can't! So instead, I am working on a few things for the week and then off to do my weekly cooking. Since it is so nice and cool I am going to try this French Onion Cheesy Casserole!

I hope it is as good as it looks:)

So tomorrow is my first observation! I was supposed to have it last week but the person who is observing me had something else that came up she had to do. So, tomorrow it is. I am introducing subtraction across zero...something the kids ALWAYS struggle with! I am hoping they get it tomorrow!

So with the Common Core, students are being asked to write to explain! I want the students to be able to explain how to subtract across zero and show me how to solve a problem. So here is my plan!

I found this awesome YouTube video with a "squaring off" method that I just love. And what I really like about it is...there is a part of the video a kid explains HOW to do it! Perfect! 

We will practice a problem together. Then I am going to give each pair of partners a subtraction word problem since we have been working on word problem strategies!

Thank you Ms. Winston for these strategies!

So here are my word problems! I made 10 of them for students to work on groups of two. I plan on making a few more!

I would LOVE 2 people to take a look at my word problems and proof them! then I will send you the final copy for free! Please only offer of you can do it right away! Don't forget to leave me your email! 

But...you can still WIN this for FREE! Try and guess my husband's birthday...it's this month...and how old he will be (in his 30's) and I will give it to you for free!

Have a great Sunday!

October Writing FREEBIE with a little of this and that:)

My Sunday started off in the BEST way! Look what I woke up to...

Yup, that's breakfast in bed! Hubby works 3rd and gets home about 8am. I woke up to the smell of Belgian Waffles and a pumpkin spice latte on my nightstand! Let me tell you, it was delicious! I loved turning on the TV and hanging out in bed for awhile! I could get used to this:) But I knew I had to get busy on the long list of things to do! I only had a 2 hours to do so since hubby was at the gym. I don't like making a lot of noise around the house during the day when he is sleeping! 

So in two hours I got done...
-vacuumed the whole house
-cleaned the litter box
-3 loads of laundry (still in process)
-dishes done, dishwasher emptied
-cooked my Turkey Eggwhite Strata for breakfast during the week

-cooked my pumpkin protein bars for my snack for the week

-got my salsa chicken in the crock pot for my lunches for the week. Still need to make the quinoa!

AND...I finished my October Writing Calendar! I use this calendar for morning work. It is simple and easy! I place one copy on the board and the kids look at what their prompt is for the day! They have a special notebook to do these writing prompts in. 

I don't like giving math morning work because not everyone is in the classroom. Plus, my kids have a few other things to do every morning. So if they get to the prompt...awesome! If they don't, oh well-no big deal! 

So what I did this month was make two different calendars. One with the actual 2012 dates for October and one that is blank. This way, I can use it next year and not have to worry about the dates! You can pick these up in both of my stores! But...keep reading;)

You can use these calendars in many ways!

For today ONLY I am giving away this October calendar for FREE! Just leave me a comment and tell me

-follow my blog
-your favorite thing about fall

-your email address. Otherwise you won't be able to get this item;)

Have a GREAT Sunday!

Newbie bloggers blog hop and a delicious recipe!

While I am not new new to blogging, I still consider myself a newbie! So I am linking up with Grade Three is the Place for me in her Newbie Bloggers Blog Hop! I can't wait to get to know more new bloggers!

1. What state are you in?
I am currently in North Carolina. My hubby and I have very high hopes of moving back to Michigan(where I am from) or Hawaii( where my husband is from) in the next year or two! It all depends on where he can get a job!

2. Your Current Teaching Position:
I currently teach 3^rd grade and love it! It really is the grade for me!

3. Your Teaching Experience
This will be my 4^th year in 3^rd. I previously have taught kindergarten for one semester, a year of first,  and a year of second.

4. When You Started Blogging
I only started blogging this past April over spring break. I have always been big with online networking through ProTeacher and sharing my ideas. I always wanted to blog but never had the guts to do it! I am SO glad I did! I really look forward to reading blogs each day. I get so many great ideas from great teachers out there!

5. Share a blogging tip/blogging resource

To not do it all at once. Blogging can be a bit overwhelming. Just try one thing at a time. Don’t be scared to ask other bloggers a question! That is exactly how I started blogging. I asked some questions even though I felt like I was bothering that person. It really is nice to help other new bloggers out there!

This going to the coffee shop to get on the internet is a lot of work! It's a good thing Starbucks is a MILE up the road! AND, I have a Starbucks boyfriend:) hehe! His name is Danny and he always gives me free drinks! It's a good thing my hubby knows about him...haha! He even said I should bake him something and bring it to him! So, well, I did! I made these last night and brought them to him today! He just told me they are delicious and I am his favorite!

These are seriously EVIL...they are sooo good! Click the picture of you want the recipe! 

 I hope everyone has a nice Sunday! 
 See you all tomorrow for Monday Made it!

July Currently, Monday Made it, WINNERS, and what have I been up to

Beware...this is a LONG post...BUT, I have lots to talk about and a few things to giveaway! hehe!

My day has been very busy nonstop! Just a few pictures of what my day has been like...

1. The gym

2. 4 stores...Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart, Harris Teeter

3. Got home and started cooking! ALL of this!

(if you want any of the recipes, click on the picture)

Dinner in the CrockPot! This is delicious! I have made it twice and my hubby requested it for dinner tonight:)

Homemade Cookies and Cream Ice Cream for dessert-first time trying it but it looks so good!

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad for Lunch

My take on a Croque Monsieurs

I finally have had a chance after eating lunch to sit.down.and.relax.for.a.few!

 Now onto the school stuff:) 

Well, it is Monday, and that means...Monday Made it:) I love Tara from 4th Grade Frolics weekly craft linky! It always gives me something to look forward to! This week I took the Mystery Person idea I found from Growing Kinders and made it my own!

Each day I will pull one of the circle cards you see on the right out from a container. I will place it on here (it's just tape for now until I can get the hook at work) and at the end of the day I will reveal who the mystery person is. If that person had excellent behavior that day, they will earn a Toad Ticket-my reward system. If the mystery person doesn't behave, I will have to say, "Sorry, I can't reveal the mystery person today." What I really like about this is the fact if any kids are goofing around and such I can say, "You know, I am watching that mystery person!" I hope it works well! So I have the whole packet in my TPT and TN stores if you are interested in getting yourself a copy! Oh what the heck...first 2 people to comment with their email will get it for free:)

I can't wait to go check out all the other Monday Made it's! I need something for next week:) 

Another linky I look forward to is Farley's Currentlys! I can't believe it is July already! Summer needs.to.slow.down.now!

I feel really bad that I copied her favorite book to read aloud, but Edward Tulane really and truly is my favorite read aloud...ever! 

I just ordered the Common Core Curriculum Map K-5 English Language arts! It is a GREAT recourse for lesson planning! I am loving it!

Head over to see Farley at Oh' Boy 4th Grade and see what's happening in July!

 

Now, the WINNERS of my 200 follower giveaway are...

Kaitlyn and Laura please send me an email so I can get some information from you! Congrats to you both! I am pretty close to 300 so I have to think of something again here soon;)

Last but not least, here are some pictures of what I have been working on! I am almost done with my Super Hero and Rock star Scratch offs! They will be up in my TPT and TN stores tonight!

Then I finished yesterday my writing workshop process posters with graphic organizers! You can get them now in my TPT and TN stores!

 

I have a few other things I would LOVE to blog and tell you all about but I don't think I should make this any longer! HAHA! I hope you all have a fabulous Monday!

Thistlegirl Graphics...YES!

I did it...I finally did it:) I bought Thistlegirl Graphics with the resellers license today! I have been wanting to for a very.long.time! I have a million ideas for what I want to make with them! I have always adored her graphics and can't wait to start using them...oh wait, I already did...oops!

Here is something super quick I made! I thought I would share in honor of me finally making the purchase! I have them for sale in my TPT and TN store.

 

What else have I been doing on this beautiful day??? Well, I did some laundry! All the blankets are clean, folded and put away until fall:) I also made some very tasty cookies I found on Pinterest:) Don't these look yummy???

Peanut butter, recess pieces, chocolate chips, and vanilla pudding??? YES please!

So here is the dough being all mixed! I couldn't help but try it...the dough was de-lish!

Ready to be put in the oven! Sorry the pic is sooooo blurry!

And now all ready to eat! There is more in the oven! I just wish my hubby could help me eat them:( 

Looks like I am going to bring some to our neighborhood managers!

These are SO good! If you want the recipe, click on the pinned picture above! I also didn't add the banana chips they suggested! I also learned to flatten out the dough before putting it on the pan! Makes for a more rounded cookie than a ball!

My plans for the night...keep working on my Monday Make it and some other great ideas I have! Like this one I have started:)

Don't forget about my give-a-way that ends SUNDAY! I plan on having a new give-a-way Monday morning:)

Well, happy Friday to you all!