NEW Apple Ten Frames

Here we go with some FIRST 5 FREE giveaways. I love giving stuff away!

Today, I would like to introduce you to a new series I am starting, Ten Frames. My littlest one is in kindergarten and loves to do these activities. She needs some help on the "Making Ten" sheet.

Here's a look at what's included:

1. Ten Frames with numbers (1-10)
the frames are 2 per page and the letters are 1 page

2. Two worksheets to extend your child's understanding of a ten frame. 

Roll, Count and Color helps your child write numbers, counting and coloring the correct number.
Making Ten helps your child see how to build 10s. It also requires writing numbers and counting.

3. Counting mini-book

4 book pages per printing page

Many more themes are coming soon.

What is First 5 Free? 

It's my way of sharing my creations with my loyal followers.
All you have to do is be one of the 

first 5 people 

to leave me a comment (with a valid email address) and I will send you a FREE copy of the product discussed.

In case you don't win and you'd like to purchase this set:

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Time To Multiply!

I couldn't wait to show these to y'all so I am posting another "new item".
Both of my kids are still mastering their multiplication tables so I knew I had to come with something fun. I found these cute watch bands at Scrappin Doodles.

So, it is TIME to learn our TIMES tables.

There are bracelets, which are just the bands. There is a set with answers and one without.

Then, there are watches, with a square watch face. These also come with and without answers. Also, there are two styles of band. One with a zig zag pattern and the other with polka dots.

Multiplication tables 1-12 are included.

Teachers Notebook
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And if you're one of the FIRST 5 followers to post WITH an email address, you get a FREE copy.

Valentine's Math Cubes

Valentine's Math Cubes
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This set includes everything you need to set up a fun math center to practice
addition

subtraction

counting forwards and backwards

making 10

even or odd

1 less, 1 more

10 less, 10 more

and

greater than, less than

This is NEW, so the first 5 followers who leave a comment (with email) will get a free copy.

Also- don't forget to enter the BEST OF 2012 TEACHER GIVEAWAY!

Math Cubes- New Offer!

Here is my latest product....MATH CUBES!

I made some of these in my Christmas Math Pack. My kids totally loved them and I saw a huge

opportunity to make a math center that had endless options.

My followers list is growing and I would love to bless some of you with some free stuff! 

I mean, who doesn't love FREE?

So from now on every time I introduce a new product, I will give 5 people that item for FREE!

Do you want to be one of those 5 people to get it for free?

Here's what you do:

1. Be a Teaching My 3 follower

2. Leave a comment on this post. 

Make sure the comment is linked to a way to get in touch with you so I can email your free product.

The first 5 people who leave a comment 

AND are a blog follower, will find a treat in their inbox!

12 Days of Teacher Freebies: Day 2 Math Freebies

12 Days of Teacher Freebies

Let's Talk MATH

Math: Teaching Textbooks

As promised, I want to take the time to discuss the curriculum we are using this year. We will start with Math.

For the two older kids, we are using Teaching Textbooks. My 2nd grader is a math whiz, so she is doing the 3rd grade set. I've read reviews that state the TT is a year behind public school. I find that hard to believe. I look at the 4th grade book and it looks harder than what my 5th graders did in public school. If you haven't heard about Teaching Textbooks, you really should take a look at the demo on their site. It is certainly pricey, at least by my standards, but Math is worth stretching my school budget.

Here are the reasons I chose Teaching Textbooks:
1. It goes ALL the way to Pre-Cal. Yes, I'm thinking way ahead.
2. The CD-ROM includes an instructional video for each lesson. The student watches this prior to doing the problems. S/he then stops the video and completes the practice problems. Then if they are confused or miss the practice problem, the video tutor can walk them through the problem step by step.
3. The CD-ROM does automatic grading! This means instant feedback for you and your child.
4. There are quizzes spaced out every 7 lessons. I like quizzes.
5. There are 118 lessons for 3rd grade and 119 lessons for 4th grade. With our school year lasting 180 days, this fits perfect with 3-4 lessons a week. I fill the other days with review or math lessons that further their understanding (file folder games, online games, fun lessons to correspond with holidays, math from other subject areas, etc)
6. The workbook is spiral bound and black and white. This is a selling point for me because I like to make copies so that my investment can last a few years.
7. The curriculum is a great balance of mastery and spiral.

My littlest one is 4 but she is so ready to be like the big kids. I can't believe that she would have to wait another year to start public school kindergarten. This year for math we are working with Spectrum math as our guide. I am not a huge supporter of spending hundreds (or even $100!) on curriculum for a kindergartner. I think kids can learn from basic books and hands-on means.