Aesop's Fabulous Fables Freebie

So, I just finished my Fables Unit! I am looking forward to using it this fall with my thirdies, but for now I will just have to be satisfied with sharing it with my wonderful blogging friends!! The new Common Core Standards ask that we have are students read and work with many different genres- fables included. Also, the common core asks for students to understand non-literal language.

I love fables for many reasons! They are short, they have great, rich language and they always teach my kids a lesson or MORAL!! Click on the photo to get to the page on TPT where you can download the whole 33 page unit or check out my sample. In honor of my wonderful day at the beach today I am going to give the everyone who follows my blog and comments on this post by Midnight tonight a FREE copy of the entire FABLES Unit!

Please make sure to leave your email and tell me you're a follower in your comment and I will send a copy your way!

Thanks!!

Melissa

Great new blog with a great giveaway!

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Check out the latest giveaway!

Click on the picture to find out about this fabulous giveaway!!! First Grade Frenzy is giving away some terrific trinkets! Don't forget to follow me so I can have a giveaway too!!

Give me the Finger!

Hey friends! I am planning to use a teamwork theme for my third graders this year!! I have lots of little projects going on and through my head as I plan to create a stimulating and organized classroom. I have these wonderful foam fingers that I am planning on hanging over my student tables (groups of desks). I usually have 6 groups of 4 (or some with 5 depending on how many students I end up with!). I can't wait to hang these adorable fingers. They are going to add so much color to my room. I know I am going to put big numbers on each one (1-6) but I am not sure what else I would like to do. After spending so much time painting them (it took a couple of coats), I want to get them just right! Any suggestions???

Summer time Giveaway!!

Check out this SUNsational Summer Giveaway! The prizes are too many to mention! Click on the button to check out all the goodies and get your entries in! The contest ends on Sunday. Good luck and don't forget to follow me so I can have a giveaway soon!!

Technology Makes a Difference!! (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

I have my first Donors Choose project! I am hoping to secure a listening center and Ipod touch that will help me differentiate with my students during literacy centers. Take a look at my proposal if you get a chance. Thanks!

Technology Makes a Difference!! (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

Idioms Animal Pack is Here!!

I have been working very hard on creating materials to support the ELA Common Core Standards for next year. I am excited to post my new Idioms Animal Sports pack to my TPT store. This set includes 17 animal theme idiom posters to share with your students, an I Have Who Has Game that can be printed on cardstock for durability and used with small groups or whole class. There is also a student response sheet included for individual work. I hope you have a chance to look at it! Click on the picture to check it out. I would love to hear your input!! Have a great Monday morning!!