Wordless Wednesday & Worksheet Wednesday

It is a good thing it is summer, I am TIRED! 
I said it before, and I will say it again, it is tough being a mom. One of the things I learned about being a mom that I do not like is playing the role of the Tooth Fairy. 
I stink at it. 
I can say that I successfully fulfilled the responsibility last night, although I was discovered trying to sneak in the first time. Here is the picture of my middle son with his loot and his toothless grin! 

How old were you when you discovered the tooth fairy wasn't real? (Hope I didn't spoil the fantasy for any of you!)

I have another fun freebie for you today. I have seen lots of cute "Math About Me" activities for back to school, they are fun to do with the kids at the beginning of the year. 

I was inspired by all the cuteness and wondered how to make it more applicable for intermediate grades. So I created an activity building upon divisibility rules and multiples. I created a page called "Multiples of Me" where students will think of multiples from their life to add to the circles. 
Since I am joining the Instagram bandwagon, I included a "selfie" snapshot section and a place to add a picture of their favorite multiple. 

This activity will help students look at their lives through the eyes of multiples and also make the connection that numbers do not always fit in to one category. I think the activity will lead to some enlightening discussion (go math talk!) and "aha!" moments. Allow your students to be creative and you will have sheets that will make a fantastic display!
Thanks to The Teaching Tribune for 6 incredible weeks of Summer Bloggin'! I have enjoyed meeting new people, discovering new products, finding fun freebies, and making new friends! 

All about the W's

It is Wednesday, time to link up around the theme of W! 

Worksheet Wednesday

What I am Wearing Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Since this post won't really be wordless, I will start with Wordless Wednesday hosted by Miss DeCarbo. If you only want the wordless part, you can choose to skip the rest or soak in the photo, then read on for the free worksheet and some pictures taken by a 4 year old photographer.

No matter, how many toys my kids have, they still want more. Toys are like an addicitive drug.

Time for another free worksheet with The Teaching Tribune. This week's theme was for it to be summer related. 
Once again, I really got in to the worksheet and created a little back to school activity inspired by a picture I saw floating on Pinterest. Click here for the link to the original picture.

I know there are tons of teachers who used the Instagram idea last year, but this board idea is cute and great to leave up all year long, simply change out the pictures. SO that it doesn't remain bare for long, you can use this icebreaker to spice up your room and have something cute up in time for parent open house night.  

Click here or on the image for the the link to the packet: Snapshots from my Summer Break. 

Graphics Credit: Mel from Graphics From the Pond and Krista Wallden 

If you download the packet, please leave me some love through a comment on Teachers Pay Teachers and/or spread the word through a pin. {THANKS!}

I mentioned the other day that I am not really a glamorous gal, but I do appreciate great clothes. I decided I was going to be brave and share some of the things I got through Stitch Fix for the fun linky party with the awesome Ideas by Jivey! 

My summer wardrobe consists of shorts, t-shirts, bathing suit, and flip flops. I want to maintain my followers, so I will spare you pictures of me in my bathing suit, you are welcome! Instead, I will share some of my recent Stitch Fix items. 

Love the inside of the box!

Sorry about the pictures. My 4 year old jumped at the chance to help me out and I did not glam up for the photo session! 

Love this navy print Maxi Dress. I usually do not sport sleevelss tops, but this one is so comfortable and will be perfect with a light sweater in the fall. (For some reason my son insisted I kneel for the picture (so I wasn't headless), and that is the dog checking out our photo shoot.)

Except for the Maxi Dress, I have always returned the dresses I received in my fixes. They are either too short, lacking shape or just blah. This dress is going back because I could not zip it, talk about a reminder that I should be working out instead of typing! I think it might be too busy for my taste.

I was giving instructions on how to take pictures with my phone.

Ok on the next few items, chime in to tell me if I should keep them or send them back.
I am iffy on a few of them, so with your honest feedback I will be able to make my decision. (During the school year, I take my unsure items to school and show them to my style savvy teammate, she has not mislead me ever!)

And the photographer gets a turn at being the model. Don't you love his accessories? 

So what do you think? 
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Worksheet Wednesday

Wonderful Wednesday, time to score and share some worksheets with The Teaching Tribune!

This week, the theme is ELA worksheets. After all, who can have too many of those? 
Today's freebie (click here) is all about comparing and contrasting sentence fragments and run-on sentences. 

No matter how many times they have learned about sentences, students still struggle with identifying run-ons and fragments. This sheet provides another way for students to look at sentences. 
This worksheet can be used with samples of errors that a teacher picks out, or use it to analyze a writing sample of their own. In addition, they can find the parts missing from both and draw a conclusion of what the key components are of a complete sentence. 
Typically students use Venn diagrams to compare/contrast, this chart encourages them to look at attributes of each separately, then make the comparisons.  
This format gives them more room to write on each topic, and a separate space to make notes of similarities and differences. 
This sheet can be added to their grammar and/or writing notebook as a reference tool when they are editing writing samples.
I hope that you can find a way to use this in your classroom. Don't forget to check out the other excellent worksheets available on The Teaching Tribune. 
Have a wonderful Wednesday!