I've got something up my sleeve...
{wink}
Something just for you!

But to find out what the surprise is, you'll have to download this new, fun, FREE, Color-by-Number activity to use with your winter or Polar habitat theme. 
The surprise is revealed in the download!

As I always tell my kiddos, "Sneaky, sneaky, Mrs. Castle!
Gotta keep you on your toes!"


~Til next time

This may just be my most favorite thing that I've made yet! 
"Away in a Manger" is my kids' favorite Christmas carol. 
There's nothing I love more than listening to their little toddler voices singing it.

You can get it HERE!

~Til next time

Yum, yum, yum!
Help Mrs. Claus count cookies for Santa!
(Also available in Spanish.)
This book includes counting numbers 0-11 and practices the words: how, many, are, & there.

The following repetition is used:
"How many cookies are there? 
There are ____ cookies."
The perfect addition to your classroom Christmas activities!
You can get it here: Claus' Cookies Emergent Reader
Enjoy!

~Til next time

I know that this is the time of year when teachers have a ton of things to do...
Unexpected sick days start to pop up. 
Conferences and meetings start piling up.
The days (and nights) seem longer and longer.

So I created something quick and easy for you to print in a hurry.
These 45 quick-print activity sheets are just what you need for the month of November. Use them when you're in a bind, put them in your sub tub, plan them for center work, or send them home as homework.
They cover a variety of concepts in both Math and Language Arts. 
No preparation is needed-just print what you want, make your copies, and you're all set.
I'm really excited about using these-
hope you like them too!

~Til Next Time


for the first ever TpT Conference 2014: Supercharge Seller Success! 

And while I'm there, you have a chance to
WIN $50
in credit to my store!

Here's how...
Take a real good look at my toes above.
(I should mention I used my favorite Sally Hansen Insti-Dry nude nail polish along with a lucky accent polish called "JACKPOT!")

Are you going to Vegas for the conference too?
If you can find my feet while I'm in Vegas,
I'll give you $50 to spend in my store!
Just mention this blog post.

Happy Hunting!

~Til next time
    






I know it's been awhile since I last posted, but I promise I've been busy making it worth it! 

Introducing...
The Barefoot Teacher

And for a limited time, I'm giving YOU this coupon for $5 off of your purchase of $25 or more. 
So go ahead and start filling up that shopping cart...
don't forget to add in the FREEBIES too!
Hurry quick because this offer doesn't last long-
it expires June 30, 2014

Happy shopping!
~Til next time
   

Eeeeeek!
They are here!


I have been waiting for 8 business days to get this package, lol! 
Want to see what's inside? Take a peek...


What is this you ask? 
Why, it's my newest line of teacher resources!

I am so incredibly excited to announce 
(drum roll please!)...
my Story Telling Magnet Sets!

I am starting this new product out small, 
with just one theme of Cinderella. 

But don't worry, I already have other themes 
made and ready to go...I'm just waiting a bit longer to release them.

Where did this idea come from you might ask?
I'm not sure really! 

I was sitting around adoring my favorite Melonheadz graphics when I starting thinking about how cute they would be to play with on the fridge. 

Next thing I knew, I was daydreaming about how much fun my own kids would have building magnetic scenes...if only there was a way to do this.  Then, (since I am a teacher you know!) 
I started brainstorming ways that I could tie an activity like that into my own classroom. 

Before long, I was on the computer...
making, creating, researching, and ordering! 

Fancy up a cover page and now here they are...
 all ready for your own kids or students to enjoy!
 Check it out here!

And the best part about it is that I paired it with my Cinderella themed bundle of math & literacy activities. You can get it all! Something to download now, and something to receive in the mail later...simple as that!

Purchase of this magnetic set includes the themed magnets, a corresponding sentence recording activity, and 10 math/literacy activities to download. 

It's 170+ pages for your kiddos to enjoy!

Let me also mention, these magnets are WATERPROOF
Yup, thought that out ahead of time...
Snotty nose? No problem! 
Spilled drink? Easy to wipe off!
The Cinderella graphics are full vivid color on a smooth, waterproof, vinyl magnet. 
You can use them on your refrigerator, magnetic whiteboard, cookie sheets, filing cabinet, or any other magnetic surface. 
Once your kids are done building a scene, have them practice building sentences with the 48 included magnetic words. Capitalized words and punctuation marks are also included. 
After creating a few sentences they like, they can record it on the corresponding activity sheet. 

Use these for story re-telling, sequencing, verbal communication, visual literacy, narration, and more! Perfect for your Cinderella or fairy tale themed literacy centers.

Become a follower to watch for more magnetic sentence building themes to come in the near future!



~Til next time
         

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