2nd Quarter (another 9 weeks of fractions) Now Available at my TPT store!

Happy Tuesday Night!

My first blog hop was a success.  I'm looking forward to future hops/linky parties this school year. I was so inspired by the response of the blog hop that I FINALLY completed the 2nd volume of my newest TPT product "Fraction of the Day"!  Honestly, I had no idea creating fraction problems would be such a time consuming task!  I'm super proud of the product I'm creating and hope it's something you can use as well.  If you missed grabbing your freebie version of this monster, you can grab it by clicking here.  If you like what you see, consider purchasing the first two quarters by clicking the picture below.  Thanks so much for all of the support!  I'm beginning the 3rd quarter pack later this week.  Stay tuned...

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Weekly Common Core Spiraling Review Freebie in one download!

Happy Monday almost Tuesday!

I've been truly enjoying summer break and have been slack on all things school related!  I LOVE being a teacher, but really think I needed a mental break for a few weeks before considering looking at anything school related!  Over the past couple of weeks I've been a workout machine, pool regular, Pinterest chef/baker, and household organizing fanatic!  While doing everything mentioned above, I've been enjoying our little nugget and ALL the extra time I get with her in the summer months!  There's still tons to do and play dates to host; however, I'm ready to look at and think about school again a few days a week!  

Several people have requested the morning work spiraling review be located in one central spot for an easier download....your wishes are my command! ;)  You can download weeks 1-12 by clicking the picture below.  I don't have past week 12 because I ran out of time this past year.  I'm also not sure how I plan to use them this upcoming year or if I want to try something a little different...more to come on this!  Leave a comment if you like my work or have suggestions for other items you would like to see. Until next time....

Week 12 CCSS Spiraling Morning Work Freebie

Happy Tuesday Night Dedicated Followers!

It's been over a month since I last blogged...my husband's travel schedule has been INSANE and there hasn't been any extra time to blog.  I promise to make up for it in the coming weeks.  Below is the 12th edition of the the morning work freebie.  You can click on the picture to grab your copy.  I'm thinking it's error free (checked over it several times), but if you find something that is a typo, please email me so I can make the correction and relink it up for everyone.  I do the best I can as I create these, but I am human and errors can happen.  Enjoy the rest of your week!  Until next time....

Week 11 CCSS Morning Work Spiral Review Freebie

Happy Sunday Everyone!  

I've finally created week 11 of the 5th grade spiral review common core morning work freebie.  You can grab your copy by clicking the picture below.  Oh, and if you ever see a typo or something needing to be corrected, please reach out to me.  

I'm a busy mom of a two year old with a traveling husband (basically I'm not perfect) so errors can happen.  I do triple check the work before posting, but after a while everything becomes a blur. ;)  Have a fabulous week until next time! :)))

Spiraling CCSS Morning Work Volume 10 Freebie

Happy Monday Night Everyone!

Since I last blogged I have completed my first half marathon.  I actually ran 13.27 miles and really enjoyed the experience.  We went to Charleston, SC for our half marathon and it's an indescribable experience I think everyone should have.  We enjoyed it so much that we are going back next year to complete the full 26.2 miles.  Any who, below you can grab volume 10 of the morning work series.  Please leave me a comment if you download it.  Have a great week!  Until next time... :))

Pre race photo.  I'm the one in the white shirt.

Our medal :)))

Click the picture to grab your freebie

Common Core Spiraling Morning Work Volume 9

Happy Saturday Night!

I finally have volume 9 for you to download and use in the classroom.  Click on the picture below to grab your free copy.  I should be back in a few days with a post/idea for Reading instruction.  I'm headed to bed for my final run before our half marathon next weekend in Charleston!  Stay tuned! :))  

After a Month Long Hiatus, I'm Back!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Happy New Year!  Wow!  I can't believe I've been out of the blogging world for exactly one month now.  It definitely wasn't a planned hiatus, but life took over so the blog was pushed to the side.  December is such a crazy month because of Christmas and our little nugget's birthday!  We had parties and family keeping us busy until this week.  I was finally able to get some more morning work done for you.  So sorry for the delays, but my resolution this year is to get back on track with at least one weekly blog entry/freebie for you all.  You can grab Volume 8 of the morning work freebie by clicking the picture below.  I'm now going to get Volume 9 started while our little nugget sleeps.  Have a fantastic weekend and leave a comment if you download please!  I love hearing from everyone! :))))

Spiraling Common Core Morning Work Volume 7 Freebie

Happy Sunday!  Clearly I don't need to set goals for posting, because I have a trend of breaking them.  I've created Daily Dozen Week 7 for everyone.  Click on the picture below to grab your copy for free.  The analogies found in this pack come from Rachel-Lynette at Minds in Bloom.  The thanksgiving analogies are a freebie in her TPT store.  I hope you are enjoying the spiraling review.  I know my kids look forward to them each day.  Have a great week and check back later in the week for volume 8. :)

Common Core Morning Work Volume 6 Freebie

Happy Tuesday?! 

Wow!  This week has already gotten away from me!  I had super lofty goals of bringing you Volumes 6 & 7 of the morning work; however, I ran out of time.  I do bring to the table Volume 6 for you.  Click on the picture to grab your next copy!  I hope to have more volumes later this week and/or early next week.  Sorry, you're having to come back and get one week at a time. :(  Have a great week and let me know if you download it, like it, find it useful, or none of the above.  :))

Common Core Morning Work Volume 5 Freebie

Happy Monday Night!

I've quickly whipped up the 5th edition of the Daily Dozen Morning Work.  You can grab your copy by clicking on the picture below.  

I apologize for not getting it out there sooner, but like I've mentioned in previous posts I'm drowning with too much to do and not enough time to get it all done!  I know all of you can totally understand where I'm coming from.  I hope to have the 6th edition out by the end of the week.  Keep checking back for the next installment.  I hope everyone is finding it helpful.  I LOVE the feedback I've gotten so far.  Have a great week!  Until next time... :)

Happy Monday! Volume 4 of Common Core 5th Grade Morning Work Freebie

Happy Monday Ya'll!  Holy Moly!  I've been SO busy!  My husband's travel schedule has been off. the. chain.  School has been extremely busy, national board projects are about to begin, and I'm training for my first half marathon!  WHOA!!!  I'm loving every minute of it, but it's definitely been busy being a single mom so much during the week while tackling everything mentioned above.  Any who, I've created week 4 of my daily dozen spiraling morning work.  I've linked up with Manic Monday Classroom Freebies to share this freebie with you.  You can grab your copy by clicking on the screen shot of it below.  The morning work is a combination of several resources with my own spin on some of the problems and/or directions.  If you're using it I would love to hear from you!  Have a great week and check back often for more freebies! :)))

Happy Sunday with a Freebie!

Happy Sunday!  I had every intention of posting on Friday, but I fell asleep in the living room before 9:00pm!!!  Clearly I was tired!  When I finally made it upstairs to go to sleep I woke my husband up with more snoring!  School is definitely keeping me busy this year!  Any who, I've finally gotten around to creating volume 3 of my spiraling morning work freebie series.  Click the picture below to download your free copy.  

I had planned to get them all out during the summer months, but I didn't so now I'm just creating them a week at a time.  I hope you're able to use them and have experienced success with them.  They are a combination of several teaching resources that I like.  I've changed some of the names, directions, or problems to best fit what I need.  Stay tuned next week for volume 4 to come your way!  Have a fantastic week! :))))

August Currently and a Freebie-Morning Work Volume 2

Happy Friday Night!  I'm so happy to link up with Farley over at oh boy 4th grade for a long over due currently!  I can't believe August is here ALREADY!  It doesn't seem possible for summer to be coming to an end so soon. :(

Listening~My husband is obsessed with the Show 'Shameless' and we watch a few episodes at night after the baby goes to sleep.  I can't just watch TV.  I have to be doing something else....maybe ADD?!  I'm not sure, but I just cant sit and watch TV unless it's Grey's Anatomy.

Loving~ Our new back to school purchases!  It's tax free weekend here in NC and what a fantastic excuse to go shopping!  I went to Kohls this afternoon and got 3 new dresses, 2 fall outfits for our baby, 2 new 'right now' baby outfits, and a bridal shower gift for a grand total of $117!!!  I had so many coupons and things were on sale!  I love a great deal!

Thinking~When school is ending it seems like you have all the time in the world during the summer months to conquer the moon!  Clearly, I spent the majority of my time with  our baby, hubby, and friends.   The summer list may just turn into a Fall list.  I've accomplished some of the items on each list, just not as much as I thought!  Oh Well!!

Wanting~More time off of work!  I love the time I get with our little girl in the summers.  We go to the pool, gym, play dates, strolling dates, lunches, and just play!  I just wish we could have this life ALL. THE. TIME.!  She's 19 1/2 months old and so much fun to be with!  

Needing~I need to finish my Social Studies WebQuests BEFORE I go back to work because I will be working on my National Board Certification this school year.  The more leg work I can get done now, the better it will be this school year.  

B2s~  The first must have is new clothes!  ALL of my B2s memories involve new clothes and I couldn't imagine starting the school year any other way!  The second must have are new markers and pens.  I LOVE  Mr. Sketch markers, Sharpies, and ANY fun/colorful pen!  I'm not particular with the pens because I LOVE all pens!  My final B2S item is new Seuss decorations for the classroom.  I can't afford to do everything at once so I add a little to the classroom each year!  This year's additions are the Truffula Trees, painted shelves, calender, and chalk board table.

Thanks for hanging in there with me and now my newest freebie!  It's the second issue of my morning work freebie.  You can grab yours by clicking here.  There will be a total of 40 issues of this (1 for each week of the school year) so come back next week to get the 3rd issue.  Until next time!!

Daily Dozen Week 1 Common Core Freebie

Happy Friday!

I've linked up with TBA and the Friday Freebie Back to School Themes today for my first edition of Daily Dozen Common Core.  Basically, this is morning work that will spiral review concepts throughout the school year.  I didn't fully get my head around 5th grade until after Christmas; therefore, putting me behind in spiral review for my kiddos.  I was able to catch up some, but now that I know what to expect in 5th grade I want to start the school year out with review from Day 1.  

I plan to use these Monday-Thursday as morning work.  On Fridays, my students write a friendly letter home for the week to their parents talking about what they did during the week.  

Click on the picture above to download your free copy of this first edition of Common Core Morning Work.  Please don't forget to rate my product and leave feedback if you download. :)

I'm not going to make copies (unless I have an IEP specification or notice some students needing the scaffold).  The daily dozen will be projected on my SMART board for students to copy in a morning work journal.  The expectation will be that they copy the problem (unless it's a word problem) and then solve showing ALL work in the process.  After our morning meeting each day we will go over the problems and have students self check their answers.  I don't use morning work as a grade, just another opportunity to practice skills.  

I think that's all for now.  I'm super tired from my first ever Stroller Strides class this morning.  Now it's time to work on my project for the Monday Made It linky party.

Have a fantastic weekend!