Learning about Homes through The Three Little Pigs

Hey,everyone!  I hope your summer is off to a great start, or if you're not on break yet, hang in there!  I'm back today with a post explaining how I use one of my resources in my own classroom.  

Today, I'm going to highlight my Homes featuring The Three Little Pigs Resource.

  It is resource that incorporates using both fiction and nonfiction stories to learn about different types of homes.

I start with the story of The Three Little Pigs.  After reading the story, we take time to practice summarizing the story using the S/W/B/W model, somebody/wanted/but/so.  Using that framework, I will provide an example summarizing of the story, then let the children have a chance to summarize the story, using the S/W/B/S stepping stones. 

Next, we will  focus on comparing the three types of houses that the pigs built and brainstorm the pros and cons of each kind of house writing our ideas on a chart that is included in the pack.  Finally, I will ask the children to write about which type of house they would like to live in and why.  

In the next lesson, I introduce the nonfiction book I have about different kinds of houses. First, we discuss the different parts of a nonfiction book, looking for examples of those features in our book.  After reading the story, we look at 8 different types of houses from around the world.  I have included a map of the world, and children will cut and paste the pictures of the houses to the map.

They use Venn diagrams to compare two or three different types of houses.  Finally, they work collaboratively to complete a class book entitled, Where Would You Like to Live?  

In the format of the story, they are asked to think about where they would like to live, tell something that would be fun about living there, and then think of something that might be a problem with living there.  I encourage my children to really think out of the box on this one!

So that's how I use that!  

As part of Two for Tuesday, this resource is on sale for 50% off today.  In addition, in keeping with the fairy tale theme, my newly revamped Retelling and Sequencing with Goldilocks and the Three Bear is also on sale for 50% off today.  I've included a tabbed booklet to retell the story by telling what happens at the beginning, middle, and the end, and a fun game of opposites!

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An InLinkz Link-up

Hi Friends!  Throughout the summer, I am going to be joining up with my sweet friend, Chalk One Up for the Teacher, for a Two for Tuesday linky party.  I (and many other sellers) will be offering two resources for that Tuesday only at a discounted price.

Here are the two items I am offering at 50% off today.

                        Read on to find out more and see how  you can get a free sample!

This week, I am offering my newest resource, Nouns, for 50% off.

This is a great, comprehensive resource for teaching everything about nouns to first graders.  It would also make a good review for second grade.  It covers the definition of a noun, singular and plural nouns, common and proper nouns, and possessive nouns.  There are 27 interactive activities, review sheets, centers, games, and assessments to use in this unit, including a put-it-together anchor chart.  (You can learn more about that anchor chart here, and also get a free download of the pieces to make the anchor chart yourself.)

My second offering, at 50% off, is my Father's Day booklet and coupon booklet.  It makes an endearing keepsake for Dad, one that he will look back on and laugh.

Two great resources at 50% off!  Now that's a Two for Tuesday!  If you'd like to check them out, click on the Two for Tuesday picture below to visit the custom category!

How Do You Use That and Two for Tuesday Linky

Updated to add if you would like to "Try before you buy" Grammar Goofs and Spelling Spoofs, March is completely and forever free!!

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I'm linking up once again for Two for Tuesday with the Teaching Tribune.

Today, I'm going to highlight my Homes featuring The Three Little Pigs Resource.

 I just created it this summer, so I haven't had a chance to use it with my kiddos yet, but I'm very excited to use it.  It is resource that incorporates using both fiction and nonfiction stories to learn about different types of homes.

I start with the story of The Three Little Pigs.  After reading the story, we will take time to practice summarizing the story using the S/W/B/W model, somebody/wanted/but/so.  Using that framework, I will provide an example summarizing of the story, then let the children have a chance to summarize the story, using the S/W/B/S stepping stones. 

Next, we will  focus on comparing the three types of houses that the pigs built and brainstorm the pros and cons of each kind of house writing our ideas on a chart that is included in the pack.  Finally, I will ask the children to write about which type of house they would like to live in and why.  

In the next lesson, I will introduce the nonfiction book I have about different kinds of houses. First, we will discuss the different parts of a nonfiction book, looking for examples of those features in our book.  After reading the story, we will look at 8 different types of houses from around the world.  I have included a map of the world, and children will cut and paste the pictures of the houses to the map.

They will use Venn diagrams to compare two or three different types of houses.  Finally, they will work collaboratively to complete a class book entitled, Where Would You Like to Live?  

In the format of the story, they are asked to think about where they would like to live, tell something that would be fun about living there, and then think of something that might be a problem with living there.  I intend to ask my children to really think out of the box on this one!

So that's how I use that!  This resource is on sale for 50% off today.  In addition, in keeping with the fairy tale theme, my newly revamped Retelling and Sequencing with Goldilocks and the Three Bear is also on sale for 50% off today.  I've included a tabbed booklet to retell the story by telling what happens at the beginning, middle, and the end, and a fun game of opposites!

Click on the pictures of the covers of the resources to see the resources in my TpT store.

Be sure to visit the Teaching Tribune by clicking the button above and see what other great resources other sellers are offering at 50% today!

Two for Tuesday Time!

It's time once again to link up with the fabulous ladies from The Teaching Tribune for Two for Tuesday!  Can you believe we're in week five already?  Slow down, Summer!  I only have 7 weeks left until I go back to work!

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Today, I'm putting a paired set on sale for 50% off each.  My First Grade Supplemental workbook( aligned to Journeys, but works well in any first grade classroom)  This resource covers writing labels, nouns for people and animals, beginning sounds, medial short a, identify details and main idea, and high frequency words in a fun way that the kids will actually look forward to doing!  

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To go along with this unit, I am also putting my sight word and spelling word (short a focus) crowns on sale for 50% off.  I just thought of this idea while I was sick on the couch two weeks ago.  I know crowns are a dime a dozen on TpT now, but I haven't seen them designed to complement a reading series.  Et voila!

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Be sure to click on the Two for Tuesday picture up above to visit The Teaching Tribune and see what others have linked up!  Have a great Tuesday, and 

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian friends! 

Two for Tuesday and Monday Meet Up Mashup with The Teaching Tribune

Hi Friends!  I'm excited to link up again with The Teaching Tribune for the Summer  Blogging series.  Isn't this fun?  I'm going to squish two posts into one because I was insanely busy yesterday playing Mom's Taxi for my daughter.  She had vacation bible school, field hockey camp, and piano lessons.  I swear, sometimes I feel like it would be easier to go to work...well, maybe not.

Anyway, I'll start with my Two for Tuesday items.  Today I'm going to offer you my Ice Cream Rules resource for half off.

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This is a series of 8 games that reviews key math skills taught in first grade.  It would also make a great review for the beginning of second grade.  Each game comes in all black and white and color.  

I am also offering you my Progressive Writing Rubrics.  These are a set of great little rubrics that clearly lay out your increasing writing expectations for each quarter.  Very helpful at conference time as well when you're trying to explain to parents what you expect as far as writing.

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And three things you didn't know about me...

So there you have it.  My TwoforTuesday Monday Meet Me Mashup.  Have  a great day everyone!

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Two For Tuesday!

Linking up with the Teaching Tribune again to offer you two great resources at 50% off.  This weekend I took part in the Crazy Eights giveaway with some blogging buddies.  For my Two For Tuesday sale, I've decided to take the two most requested items and make them 50% off today.

Lots of people must be thinking about back to school, because both bundles are back-to-school and fall themed.  I haven't even finished school yet, but I know some of you are well into your summer vacation, so I guess it's okay if you're thinking back-to-school already.

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Be sure to visit The Teaching Tribune to see other resources being offered at a great discount!

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So have a great Tuesday everyone!  After this day, I will be down to 1/2 day of school left!

Two for Tuesday Linky!

Hi friends! I'm linking up with The Teaching Tribune today to bring you two resources at 50% off on Two For Tuesday!

If you're getting close to the end of the year, "When Summer Comes" is a great resource that will help make the last few days go easier.  I use it every year with my class, and they love the autograph book included.  It's a great, fun way to end the year.  

On sale for $2.00 all day Tuesday!  Click either picture above to visit TpT and purchase this resource.

How about some fun and engaging math SMARTBoard games?  These are skills first grade typically works on in the last quarter, and they would also make great review games for second grade at the beginning of the year. 

Six math SMARTBoard games for only $4.00!  Click either picture above to visit TpT for a closer look.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!  We're down to 5 1/2 days!