A Forest Full of Curricula

It's about time, teachers, for some Forest Friends Curricula.

Having a Forest Friends theme in my classroom has spilled over into curricula. My students have thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in the forest theme. Your kiddos may enjoy it, too.  Take a minute to peruse these resources.

Language arts products:

Math resources:

Critical thinking products:

If you have missed my other posts about a Forest Friends classroom, follow this link.

See you in the forest!

ANOTHER FLASH FREEBIE!

It's about time, teachers, for another FLASH FREEBIE!

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This product is perfect for developing number sense.  Although the title suggests using it to find tens, it can effortlessly be used for any number sum.  Moreover, it can be used for 3 addends, multiplication, mixed operations, subtraction, ...  It's practically limitless!

As the traditional school year winds down, you need a few perks.  Hope you enjoy this one.

If you would be so kind, please leave some feedback on TPT.  TYIA

Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.

--William Penn

If you like Forest Friends, check out this post.

FLASH FREEBIE!

It's about time, teachers, for a FLASH FREEBIE!

I value your feedback.  TYIA for leaving some on TPT.

Time is free, but it's priceless.

--Harvey Mackay

Fractions Task Cards

It's about time, teachers, for some fraction task cards.

Because I'm obsessed with my forest friends classroom theme, these task cards are adorned with woodland elements.

The task cards are aligned with these CCSS:

• CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.1 Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. 
• CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3 Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size. 
• CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3b Recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4, 4/6 = 2/3. Explain why the fractions are equivalent, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.

This product is 50% off today, May 9, 2016, only.  Grab a great bargain.

You can check out my other forest friends products here.

Forest Friends Classroom Theme

It's about time, teachers, to...

For more than a year, I've been working on building a Forest Friends' Classroom. It seems wherever I go, I find adorable woodland critters. Even linens are now sporting furry, little friends. I couldn't be happier because the forest is a perfect learning environment. Just imagine an adventure everyday as your students learn in a "natural habitat."

Greet your new students with this cheerful welcome banner.  The 5 signs below it, as well as the garland elements, are available here for FREE!

After you welcome your new students, use these products to bring educational decorations to your classroom: 

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I have loved having a Forest Friends classroom so much that I began creating curricula with the same theme.  You can check out these resources in my next post. Be sure to come back because I think you'll really like them. I know my students have really enjoyed being immersed in the forest atmosphere.

Each of these products is available in my TPT Store. I would love for you to visit, look around a while, and follow me.  TYIA

Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters.

Looking for ideas for a forest/ woodland/ camping theme?  Check out my pinterest board:

What's Black & White & Red All Over?

What IS black and white and red all over?  

A sunburned zebra, yes.  But it could also be your classroom.

If you are looking for a new color scheme for next year, consider making it dynamic and sophisticated for you, yet fun and appealing for children.  Make it black and white and red all over!

Greet your new students with this cheerful welcome banner.

The provided message is "Welcome to (grade level - Kindergarten thru 6th) Grade!" Editable flags are included so that you can add your name or another message to personalize the banner. Also included are word wall headers and editable rectangles for words.

After you welcome your new students, use these products to bring educational decorations to your classroom: 

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Each of these products is available in my TPT Store. For those who love money saving bundles, this set of resources is available in bundle form: