Products for Pay Day

I am a few days late for our Products for Pay Day linky...but better late than never, right?

Every year, without fail, I notice that my students struggle with the concept of equivalent fractions.  In both my general ed and special ed classrooms, this concept poses as a real challenge for my students.

This year, I am using some fun, interactive centers as spiral review and to keep the concept fresh.

I LOVE Pick, Flip, and Check because it teachers the students about independence and self-monitoring.  On one side of the card, the students must solve to find the equivalent fractions for the fraction in the middle.   Then, they clip their answers and flip the card to see if they are correct.

Students can play this independently, or with a friend to see who can collect the most correct cards.

The second center I am rotating is my equivalent fractions flower puzzles and spinner games.

I love this product because it allows for lots of differentiation when printing in either color or black and white on colored paper.

I also love that the spinner game can be used for either single or multi-player use.

To purchase my Pick, Flip, and Check game click here and to download my Equivalent Fractions Spring Centers click here.

Also, before you leave, be sure to download my St. Patrick's Day clip art freebie to get your materials ready for this month's upcoming holiday!


To stock your shopping cart with more great products, hop on over to Focused on Fifth to see what other teacher bloggers are talking about.

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Teacher’s Little Helpers: Holiday Products to Get You Through the Month

Hey guys!  For Day 6 of our holiday link up, I am blogging over at Focused on Fifth to tell you all about the holiday products that are lined up in my shopping cart this season.

I am sharing two literacy activities, one math, and one fun freebie. You can check out the post here.

Wait! Before you go...if you are looking to jazz up your holiday products or classroom resources this winter, below is a peek at some of the seasonal clip art packs I have in my TPT store.  Happy shopping, my friends!

Lastly, be sure to collect lots of other great product ideas by clicking through the blogs below.

These icy penguins buddies are a cute addition to your teaching resources.

Cozy up with some hot cocoa clip art.

Time to brighten up your classroom with this bright lights pack!

These cute Eskimo friends can be used all winter!

How about some adorable little reindeer friends?

Snag these gift tags for free!

These little doodle presents are also free!

And last but not least...this sweet candy pack is another freebie for you!

An InLinkz Link-up

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A Mini Resource for Your Emerging Writers

Today I am talking about another ELA resource that I love.  My Mini Writing Toolbox.

This little guy is packed full of great resources for your kiddos and is available in both color and black and white printing options.

Perfect for emerging writings in grades 3rd-5th, this pack includes 15 reference posters which focus on:

• Persuasive Writing (2 resources)
• Comparing and Contrasting (3 resources)
• Alternate words for said
• Topic sentence and supporting details
• Editing/Revising (2 resources)
• The Writing Process
• Strong sentence checklist
• Short response checklist
• Sensory detail web chart
• How to write a 5 paragraph essay
• Transition word list

I laminate this pack for durability and pop them on a binder ring.  Then, the kids each attach them to a command hook on the sides of their desk.  

Here's some of what I love most about this resource:

• Covers a wide variety of writing skills: Perfect for differentiating among students' varying needs

• They are mini: Who doesn't love something mini, right?!  No, really, I love that my students do not need to be embarrassed if they don't know a skill.  The little writing toolbox is small enough that my guys can use them without their neighbor knowing what skill he/she needs help with.

• They are easily transportable:  No more juggling binders and worksheets to writer's workshop.

• Eliminates the need for large anchor charts:  Too many anchor charts become cluttered noise in a classroom.  Students can simply reach for their writing toolbox when in need of a writing refresher. 

• Promotes independence in writing: I prompt my students to turn to their toolbox prior to asking for help on a writing assignment.  Thus, encouraging students to independently turn to resources and think critically themselves. 

You can go snag this resource product by clicking here.

When you are all done, be sure to head on over to Focused on Fifth to see what other great resources my blogging buddies are talking about this month.

Happy teaching, my friends!

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October Products for Pay Day

Hey, upper elementary teachers!  

Looking for some great resources you can implement in your classroom ASAP?  

Well, I am super excited to be linking up with some of my bloggy friends from Focused on Fifth to share our newest monthly link up, Products for Pay Day!  

On the last Thursday of every month we are linking up to share with you some of our favorite products in our TpT stores.

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