Number Line Puzzles

I had a couple number lines that I bought when I first started teaching.  I only used them that first year, but I just couldn't part with them.  I don't know why... I think it's because they were among the very first things I bought for my classroom.

I decided that I had to either use them or lose them. I ended up cutting them up to create number "puzzles" for math centers.  I like them in the beginning of the year for a little extra exposure to two-digit numbers.

I just have the students put the numbers in order and record it on a recording sheet.  Since I had two number lines, I did one set with consecutive numbers (20-21-22..) and another set with random numbers (12-29-37...), but the objective is the same.

I know this isn't ground-breaking or particularly special, but I know a lot of us have random things lying around our classroom, so here's a way to make use of some of the junk.  :)

Here is a link to the recording sheet I use, in case you are interested.

xo, Ally

October Book Wish List

I am so happy that it's October!  It's my favorite month.  This weekend, we had our first taste of cool weather.  It was GLORIOUS.  My husband and I had a little coffee date, then we went to Barnes and Noble for a little window shopping.  Pictured above are some Halloween-themed picture books that are on my wish list.  I've linked to each on Amazon below.

One Spooky Night.  I loved the art in this one.  Each page has a layer of vellum over it and lifting it changes the scene.  Super cute.

Crankenstein.  I think this one is good year-round.  The main character is a normal little boy, until something doesn't go his way... then he becomes Crankenstein.  I can relate.

I am a Witch's Cat.  The main character is adorable.  She's a little girl that's convinced her mother is a witch.  The artwork here is really fun.  I think it's layers of paper cut-outs, but I'm not sure.  I only looked at it for a minute or so.

Not Very Scary.  I like this one because there was counting involved (one cat, two pumpkins, three bats, etc.).  If I get this one, I will use it in math to create word problems.

Miss Fiona's Stupendous Pumpkin Pies.  This one stood out because it's a rhyming poem.  I'm always on the lookout for poetry.

Only a Witch Can Fly.  This was another cute one with rhyming words.  It felt very gentle to me.

I hope to pick up one or two of these before the month is up.  I'm a sucker for a good picture book!

xo, Ally

Freebie Magazine - October 2014

Here is something new I'm trying this month!  It's a short, free publication for the month of October.  I've included an October calendar, plus three printables.  The printables are samples from some of my other products, and links are included in the publication.

Check it out here!

xo, Ally

Wednesday Pick-Me-Up

AMIRITE THO?

Love Hitchhiker's Guide.  Happy Wednesday!

xo, Ally