Cyber Monday Plus Tuesday Sale!!!

For years I have spent countless $ on high priced items to supplement my classroom and encourage creativity and life long learning.  About a year ago I found this WONDERFUL site and began purchasing many ideas and items here.  It is a marketplace for teachers like me to share their knowledge, talents and ideas.  The best thing is...we pay each other for the things we need in our classroom (not some big box store!)
This fall I took the leap and decided that I wanted to share the things that were working here at ABC School with others so I joined as a seller.
All of us know teachers.  They are our sisters, brothers, friend, neighbors and parents.  And most importantly someone our children spend most of their time with.  Please join me in celebrating Thanksgiving by letting your teacher friends know about this wonderful site and the abundance resources available to them!
PLUS!  I am having a sell this weekend along with other fabulous teachers!  All my products will be 20% off plus an additional 10% off.  Just use promo code CMT12

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Andrea

There is also a FABULOUS sale at Teachers Notebook where all proceeds go directly to the Teacher!  YAY!  Happy Shopping!

November Centers

Math Centers

We had a blast with this turkey game!  The kids didn't even know they were learning and practicing numbers.  These centers and more will be found can be found at my store by clicking here..

Mr. Potato Head and Play dough in the Sand and Water Table

Dramatic Play:  Medical Center

Our babies were covered with band aids! The next day we changed it up to be a vet clinic.

One highlight of the week was this incredible sign made by one of my students.  The group decided they needed a "open/closed" sign.  Gavin was up to the challenge.  While making it he decided that hospitals don't ever close...Thus the words OLES (always) OPEN!  FANTASTIC!

Thanksgiving Vest Freebie

Hi All!
Can you believe it is already time for Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas?
Where did the time go?

This week in class we had a blast working on our Thanksgiving Feast Costumes for next week.
So many of the students wanted to wear their vest home "Today!" even if the paint was wet! :P
 We painted the vests this year for some great large motor development with the brush strokes. We will finish them when they arrive at school Monday by fringe cutting the bottom.  This is great for fine motor and cutting skills.

Our Classroom and halls have been FILLED with these darling vests that have been drying ALL week!
We have been tip toeing around them and in some cases (oops!), walking right through them!  Gotta love Pre-K! :)

As I have been working on these cute vests, it has been hard not to think back over the years to when my very first Kindergarten class made these and when my own kids did to.  I also thought about how much I love my preschool families and all the cuties that have  left to move on to the big elementary world.  Not to mention all the siblings that will be coming up.  Anyway, I wanted them to have a little fun on Thanksgiving too!

Soooooo...drum roll please!
In GREAT THANKSGIVING for all the wonderful children and families that have enriched my life, I am leaving this Freebie for you!  It has step by step instructions on how to turn an old brown paper sack into a child's masterpiece.  It even has pictures for every step!  YAY!

You can downloaded it by clicking HERE which will take you to google docs, or you can get it in my store.
Please enjoy and share share share!

I would recommend using bright markers at home so they can use them right away.
And if you are lucky enough to have a child at ABC School this year...No worries!  They will be wearing theirs home on Monday.  Don't forget your camera!

Here is a pic of 2012!  Looking forward to next week!

More Turkey Trouble

Here is a cute new version of Tom the Turkey with the Terrible Temper.
The original is included as well as my own adapted version for a school setting!

Check it out at MY STORE along with other freebies for thanksgiving.  If you like what you see, choose to follow me on Pinterest, teacherspayteachers and this blog!  Also click on the +1 sign on this post.

Review Color words, Celebrate Thanksgiving and discuss feelings and emotions with this colorful story about Tom. I DID NOT write this cute story. It is one I have had in my files for years. My students LOVE to hear it every year during the month of November. That being said, I looked online to find the original author and couldn’t find him/her.

I do not take any credit for this story. If you happen to know the original author, please contact me so I can give them credit and thank them!

Also included is my own revised version of this story to fit my classroom. Use which ever one suites your needs and ENJOY!

Laminate Turkeys and create a flip book or have students hold each picture as the story is told.

If you like what you see please comment and let me know how you are using it in your classroom.

I would love for you to visit my store and see my other items.

©Created by Teacher Andrea 
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Andrea

Clip art by: http://www.scrappindoodles.com
Borders by: http://ilive2learnilove2grow.blogspot.com 

Check out Freebilicious!

Hey!  I love the new site FREEBIELICIOUS!  I even actually won on their give-a-way!  To celebrate, I thought I would put a freebie of my own out there for you!

It is a fun Write the Room activity that is differentiated to meet the needs of all levels of learning in Pre-K through first grade.  You can find it HERE in my TPT store. Try it at home, you'll be amazed at the eager little reader and writer that emerges in your own child! I hope you enjoy it!