Happy Easter Sale: Language Arts Teaching Resources

I'm having as sale on 50 teaching resources for language arts! Teachers, jump in on the savings...

This is just a random "Happy Easter" sale for the opportunity get a 15% discount on many resources you should will find helpful in your classroom and may have already stored in your "cart" for a later date! Get them at a discounted price today!
Visit my TpT Store and empty your cart!
While you are there, check out the many FREE resources and grab them too!
Swing by my Facebook page and let me know what you found or liked!
Meanwhile, I hope you and your family have a happy and blessed Easter!

Exchanging Positive Comments with Classmates on Valentine's Day

I love Valentine's Day! 

Along with Valentine's Day comes the exchanging of little "love tokens" ("love tokens" especially in middle school...) between those who "like" each other, have boyfriends/girlfriends, crushes, admirers, etc. But, we also know plenty of people (children, teens, adults too) who like to receive sweet little notes on this fun day! (Cupid does not absolutely have to be involved, right?) Sending a sweet note, positive comment, or smile someone's way is a great idea for the students (teachers too ;) ha!) 

That's why I ended up making this resource to encourage my students to exchange little notes with positive comments to each classmate--there's something positive in all of us and those positives should be acknowledged. It's a way to lift spirits, put a smile on a face, or just to let someone know you've "noticed" something good in him/her. 

So, why not have your students do the same. It's an inexpensive way to exchange "valentines" or "kind thoughts" on Valentine's Day! Grab the free resource in my TpT store! 

I'd love to hear your ideas for encouraging and promoting a positive environment in your classroom--for Valentine's Day as well as any other normal day at school!

We can all use these kinds of tips/ideas to boost the morale and warmth surrounding us each day at school. 

Happy Valentine's Day! (early..)

Lessons From The Middle- 1st Blog Birthday, Major Giveaway!

Lessons From The Middle- First Blog Birthday Giveaway

I am happy to announce the exciting giveaway I get to be participating in this weekend! 
A fellow blogger and friend, 
Krystal Mills of Lessons From The Middle, is celebrating her FIRST Blog Birthday in a big way. 
She has nearly 100 awesome teachers who have graciously donated fabulous products/gift certificates for her giveaway. 
Krystal arranged prize packages for grades K-3, 4-6 and 7-9 ...Something for almost everyone and MORE than one winner obviously!! 
So make your way over to Lessons From The Middle February 8th - 11th to enter.You can gain an extra entry just by following my TpT store (in addition to all other entry points available)!  Just click my name below or birthday bash graphic to head to the party! Be sure to enter rafflecopter for the prize package you want! She's got a lot of them!
While you are here, please let me know what grade you teach and the cool items you hope to win! I love to know who swings by my blog! Best of luck to you!