What a week

Last week we had a 4 day week.  Our 3rd- 5th graders are taking the ISAT so 2nd grade planned a field trip to the Musuem of Science and Industry in Chicago.  The students had a blast and it the musuem wasn't crowded at all. We almost had the whole place to ourselves.  But it was still just a crazy week.  So we did a lot of reviewing.  In reading I started a mini- Fairy Tale unit and trying to wrap up our unit in S.S.  As I was going through my books of Fairy Tales I came across my Three Little Pigs.  That got me thinking how I can incorportate S.S. and reading why not have students find the resources that the 3 Little Pigs used.  (natural, capital, and human resources).  Don't you just love it when you can combine subjects like that.

If your interested in this you can purchase it at my Teachers Notebook store for just a $1.  Click on the above picture for more information.

In Honor of Pam the Vintage Teacher

Today when I read my weekly email from Teachers Notebook, I learned about the passing of Pam of The Vintage Teacher.  The blogging/teaching world has lost a wonderful woman.  Her family request was made to make her products FREE.  Click on the image below to check them out.

In honor of Pam many teachers are decidcating a freebie.  This past week I started an economics unit in Social Studies.  Here is a 2 page freebie that I am sharing in honor of Pam.

Can't sleep

Well I have my days and nights mixed up during this winter break.  Should come in handy for NYE.
Yesterday I launched my shop on Teachers Notebook.  Today I added a few more things.  Here's a new one for Goods/Services.  It's on sale until Jan. 3rd.  along with many other items. 

I'm working on a (Ow- center activity, as well as a persuasive writing unit.)  So stay tuned for more information on that to come.