Multiplication Fluency

When we return to school in January I have promised my kids that they will start having opportunities to show their progress on multiplication fluency. During the break I created these tags for them to collect. If you would like a copy of them, please click on the picture. I punch holes and they add them to their ring as they earn them.

 

Polar Express Time!

It's time for our annual Polar Express Day in my classroom. In honor of that I thought it would be nice to once again offer my ticket freebie!

 

To download these tickets click here.

The Twelfth Day of Christmas: A Little Something for Adults

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. For the last day I'm listing a few things for the adults on your list.

$9

Adult coloring books are VERY popular right now!

$60

For the Grill Master.

$13

For the health conscious someone.

Merry Christmas!

The Eleventh Day of Christmas: Jokes

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Today I'm thinking about those jokesters / pranksters in the family.

$17

Four books; probably the safest item here.

$10

Yes, there is a snake in there.

$17

Merry Christmas!

The Tenth Day of Christmas: Movies

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Here are some movies for you.

This was released just yesterday. Grab you copy right away - nothing is better than Minions!

Thirtieth anniversary of the original! Get all three movies for $30.

Someone who knows I have to watch this every year gave me this about three years ago.

Merry Christmas!

The Ninth Day of Christmas: Electronics

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Today I have some favorites in electronic gifts.

I have this nice little speaker myself. Under $20 and so easy to take with you. Mine is in my classroom where I use it for both my phone and iPad.

I love my 7" Kindle Fire. Just $50 and it fits nicely into my bag. It also works well in my BYOD classroom.

Want to get rid of your cable bill? I personally have a ROKU. Other options are the apple TV device or this FireTV stick. $40.

Merry Christmas!

The Eighth Day of Christmas: Chapter Books

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Today's spotlight is on three chapter books I read and enjoyed this year.

Wonderful story AND the first of three in the series. Grades 3 - 5

Middle School

High School / Adult

Merry Christmas!

The Seventh Day of Christmas: Board Games

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Board games are a popular gift and a great way to get family together for fun.

This is a classic! It's available as an add-on item for under $5.

This one could be wild! $15

For the Monopoly fans, this is a hot new version. $35

Merry Christmas!

The Sixth Day of Christmas: Minions

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Up next: Minions!

I bet you know a kid who would love this! 

I pretty much love all things Minion so I'm hoping for this one myself. $15

When the Minions movie came out I made lots of trips to McDonalds to get the figures. I'm very tempted to add this set for $10.

Merry Christmas!

The Fifth Day of Christmas: Puzzles

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Up next: puzzles!

If you like jigsaw puzzles White Mountain Puzzles are fabulous! This is just one of many.

If you are an Amazon Prime member, this is one of their add - on items. Just $5!

Kids love floor puzzles. Just $12.

Merry Christmas!

The Fourth Day of Christmas: Stocking Stuffers

I have searched Amazon.com for some of the best products in a variety of areas. For twelve days I will be bringing you suggestions to help you check off your gift buying list! I hope you enjoy the series. You can go directly to the item's amazon page by clicking the picture. Up next: stocking stuffers!

Finger puppets for about $3. Perfect for making up stories.

Pull back race cars $7

A classic for $5.

A gift for your paleontologist for $6

Merry Christmas