July Currently and Worksheet Wednesday

You are getting a double whammy today! First, I'm linking up with Farley at Oh Boy 4th Grade for one of my favorite link ups. I seriously look forward to this all month!

Listening: I love soccer, especially when the US plays. Sadly, we're out of the World Cup until the ladies play in Canada in 2015. 

Loving: I am seriously as happy as a pig in mud when summer comes around. 

Thinking: I can't wait to head to LV next week for the DI and TPT conferences. So excited! 

Wanting/Needing: These are on opposing ends and it is driving me crazy. 

4th Plans: We have nothing firm yet, but we'll probably get together with family at our house for a BBQ. Happy Independence Day America!

Second, I'm linking up with The Teaching Tribune for an awesome Summer Bloggin' series. Today is free Worksheet Wednesday. If you haven't checked this out yet, you really need to! Click the pic to see more free worksheets.

Here's my freebie for the week (can you tell it's hot here?):

Click either pic or here to get it.

Two for Tuesday and a BOGO and a sneak peek

I'm linking up with The Teaching Tribune for:

My first 50% off product is my newest product, Even and Odd Owls. It contains task cards with QR codes, a worksheet, a cut and paste activity and a foldable for Interactive Notebooks. I can't wait to use this as one of my first units with my little darlings this fall.

This product is normally $4 but is only $2 today! Hurry up and grab it at this price!

Second up is for the upper elementary grades. It's my Multiplication Task Cards (w/QR codes) 3 Digit by 1 Digit Set. I had some of my 4th grade buddies test drive this for me and the kids L-O-V-E-D it. It's only $1 today! It is part of a bundle of all kinds of multiplication task cards so, if you like this, check out the Multiplication Madness Bundle too.

I decided to bundle up some of my newest products that deal with place value. It should be done by the end of the week (fingers crossed). It just might be featured on my Five for Friday post and there just might be a GIVEAWAY!

Still with me? Great! Now for the BOGO. If you buy either of these products by 7/2 at midnight, leave feedback,  AND leave a comment on this post with your email address, I will send you another product under $5 for FREE! Theoretically, you could spend $1 and get a product up to $5 for FREE! Am I crazy? I'm feeling a little crazy. It might just be the 99 degree temps outside.

Monday Meet Me: What I'm Thankful For

I'm linking up with The Teaching Tribune again this week for Monday Meet Me! I just have to say thanks to all the fabulous bloggers at The Teaching Tribune for giving us this opportunity to link up this summer and grow our followers. It's also been very fun and motivating!

 This week, we're highlighting three things we are thankful for. I could literally list hundreds of things, but right now, here are just three.

My husband and daughters are my world. They support and encourage me, and even when I mess up, they still love me. I'm also so thankful that I had the opportunity to be the first generation in my family to graduate from college (and get a Master's too) and be a teacher. It was always a dream of mine, but I never imagined how fulfilling it would be. I absolutely love summers "off" and getting to spend time with my family, traveling, and working on projects. Working with students and colleagues is something I have a passion for and I get to make a living doing it! On a less serious note, #3 is pretty self explanatory. The resources I've found and connections I have made through this crazy bloggy world are priceless. Of course, for me, coffee is mandatory.

Five for Friday and a FREEBIE

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs!

Now that Camp Invention is over, I can return my focus (or lack thereof) on my usual summer endeavors. I love to learn new things and on my list is learning how to make my grandmother's ravioli. On Sunday, I went over to her house so she could teach me. Then, she let me borrow her pasta machine so I could practice. I made them on my own the very next day and they tasted JUST LIKE GRANDMA'S. Win!

Being a soccer fan, I had to catch the USA versus Portugal game in the World Cup on Sunday. I was less than happy with the result but I was glad we were still in it. Then, we played Germany. I'm a tried and true USA fan but I was expecting to get a spanking. Thankfully, we only lost 1-0. We live to play another day!

I finally got back in the swing of creating products for my classroom and store. I just finished this "sweet" product I'll use with my class this fall. It includes task cards, a worksheet, a cut and paste activity and a flip flap book for use in an Interactive Notebook. Click either pic to take you to this product.

I also cranked out this new Even and Odd Owls Activity Pack. It has the same type of activities as the Sweet Subtraction Pack, but with practice of even and odd numbers. Because I love you all so much, I'm giving it away for FREE for the next 24 hours. Hurry up and get yours and pretty please leave some feedback for me while you're at it.

Last, but not least, we finally settled on a vacation! My dear sister in law convinced us to go on a Caribbean Cruise with her. We leave in just 3 weeks! We have so much to do to get ready!

A splash of color: Shades of Red

I'm linking up with the amazing Melissa at A Teaspoon of Teaching today for her Splash of Color Linky.

 Today is Thursday, so that means shades of red! I was tempted to go with pink, but I decided to challenge myself to find things I love in red.

When I think of red, I think of my grandmother. She may be the only person I know whose favorite color is red. I love red accents, but I don't know of any red clothing in my closet besides soccer jerseys. I thought this would be the hardest color of the week, but it was surprisingly easy. My absolute favorite red item is Red Velvet Cake. I don't bake, but this recipe looked awesome with a white chocolate frosting!

 I'm a casual and jeans pretty much everyday kinda girl, but I'd totally wear this outfit, especially the comfy shoes and sweater.

 Ooops! More comfy shoes. You will never catch me in high heels at work. I love these!

 These gold and red studs I found on Etsy are simple and would look great with turquoise.

 This backyard would not be so easy to pull off in our desert climate, but I definitely could see this patio furniture working in my yard.

 Finally, a darling red, black, and gray combo for the classroom by Schoolgirl Style called Modern Apple. It is adorable!

Don't forget to enter Melissa's giveaway!

Worksheet Wednesday: Summer Style

I'm linking up with The Teaching Tribune today.

The theme this week is SUMMER! I didn't have any summery worksheets so I made one and it almost makes me wish I taught summer school (just kidding). This week I have a 4th of July themed subtraction practice page for you!

This worksheet features 2 digit subtraction without regrouping. Click on either pic to get yours and I'd love it if you'd leave some feedback while you're at it. Enjoy!

Two for Tuesday and a Giveaway!

I'm linking up with The Teaching Tribune again this week!

Today I'm offering two of my newest 2nd grade CCSS aligned creations for 50% off. 

First up is the pack I just uploaded yesterday called Sweet Subtraction. It's a set of 2 digit subtraction (no regrouping) activities for your mini lessons or math stations. It includes task cards with QR codes and recording sheet, a worksheet, a cut and paste activity and a flip flap book for your Interactive Math Journal.

Second is my Monster Place Value pack. Again, it has activities for your mini lesson or math stations that help kids practice place value, including expanded form. It also includes task cards with QR codes and recording sheet, a worksheet, a cut and paste activity and a flip flap book for your Interactive Math Journal.

Now for the giveaway! Leave a comment on this post with which product you like best and your email and I will randomly pick a winner on Friday to receive BOTH of these products.

***GIVEAWAY update: Random number generator picked commenter #3: Kelly Cooper! Check your email Kelly!