Facebook Super Selfie Challenge

Many of you may be wondering what all of the Las Vegas talk is about and why so many TeachersPayTeachers sellers are excited.  For the 2nd year, TeachersPayTeachers is holding a conference and I think many people are excited to meet, share ideas, and have fun with other teachers!

But not everyone is going--and that, my friends, is totally okay.  I have been there. I sat at home last summer with my sweet baby boy and felt like I missed so much of the fun!

This year we are changing that!

We want EVERYONE to be a part of the FUN!

Here is how you can join us:

1. LIKE our Facebook page.

Click the image above to head there now!

2. LOOK each day for a Super Selfie Challenge to be posted.

3. POST your selfie in the comments and be entered to win a prize for that day!

The fun begins on Wednesday, July 8 and goes through Friday, July 10.


We can't wait to see all of your beautiful faces!

Celebrating Winter As We Head Back to School

So it's Monday.....

And not only is it Monday, but it is likely your first day of work in 2015. At least it is for me.

I have mixed emotions... don't get me wrong- hanging out in my PJs for most of the day will be missed... but I am excited to see my little friends today.

But I will be missing those PJs.....so clearly...I'm conflicted.

I just am going to share what I will be using to get me and my littles back into action this week.

The contents of this puppy will be my main focus for the week...meaning, I don't have to search around - it is all there for me in one place as I slowly am able to get back in the crazy and fun routine of kindergarten.

It is 4 language arts and 4 math activities rolled into one little unit!
Language Arts:
*The Snowman Emergent Reader
*Winter Word Practice
*Winter Stories
*Brrr! Sight Word Game

Math:
*Winter Counting {practicing teen numbers}
*Button Sorting
*Button Equations {addition to 10}
*Snowman Subtraction

Here is a glimpse at the reader:

It is 14 pages long and covers 11 colors. You can use all 14 pages or just a few. I like to make these types of books different lengths for different groups of kids.

This book will be something that they color and "be a word detective" {searching for sight words} independently. I have no problem differentiating when the little ones are at the reading table with me... or even when working with other adults. I find it is hardest to differentiate their independent time and the length will help me out with this.

I won't show you everything...you can click HERE to see the whole preview, but I want to share just ONE more thing from this unit....

Button Sorting mats in color or black and white...with 2 categories or 3..... Some are ever pre-programmed and tell the student what to sort by:

And if you are thinking....hmm, it would be nice to win that unit....well, let me help you out.

I am giving away a copy over at my friend- and fellow Primary Powers author- Aimee at Primarily Speaking.

She's celebrating her blog makeover and giving away lots and lots of goodies.

So on that note I will leave you... I hope we all make it to Friday.

Cyber Monday Blog Hop FINAL STOP!

Welcome to the final stop for the Cyber Monday Blog Hop with GoNoodle and Primary Powers! We hope you have enjoyed all of the great ideas from the Heroes and have found some new ways to use GoNoodle to make your classroom even better! 

All educators know that getting kids moving is a great way to activate their brains and help the learning “stick.” GoNoodle Plus does exactly this. There are plenty of activities in literacy and numeracy that will help your students grow their bodies and minds. 
Working on fact fluency? Try Mega Math Marathon! 
Extending vocabulary? Try Word Jam!

These are just 2 of plenty of other educationally supportive videos available only in GoNoodle Plus. You can rest assured knowing that your students can dance and sing (and learn) to content-rich, grade-appropriate, and engaging videos!

If you happen to teach in an area that that uses Common Core, the activities are aligned to the Common Core. If you are allergic to CCSS, no need to run and hide! The activities are adaptable so you can tailor and customize the content for your specific lessons, needs, and students.

If you are interested in checking out GoNoodle Plus, try a free 2 week trial! You can access the free trail from inside your GoNoodle account, then see all of the GoNoodle Plus games in the GoNoodle Plus channel.  And once you fall in love (because you will), GoNoodle Plus subscriptions are $10 a month or $99 for the year.

This year I'm asking parents to skip the travel mug this holiday season and donate to a GoNoodle Plus fund for our classroom. It's a gift that benefits the whole class. I am sending home this letter asking families to consider donating to our project through DonorsChoose. Feel free to use the letter your your families, too! It is editable!

We have a few big announcements: 

As you likely already know, starting on Cyber Monday, GoNoodle is also offering all Primary Powers readers 30% purchases from the GoNoodle Shop through December 8! Use the code POWERS30 at checkout to receive the discount PLUS a special gift from GoNoodle and Primary Powers. In addition to new t-shirts, tumblers, and other goodies for GoNoodling teachers, you can purchase affordable, pre-wrapped gift packs for students to bring a little GoNoodle love to your classroom this holiday. 

Primary Powers and GoNoodle are beyond excited about this next thing… 

You could win a year-long subscription to GoNoodle Plus! 

That’s right… one of Primary Powers’ readers will be winning a whole year of GoNoodle Plus ~ and it could be YOU! 
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If you’d like to go back to the beginning and see all of the great tips the Heroes have to offer and take your chance at winning some GoNoodle swag along the way, click here:

Good Luck and Happy GoNoodling!