Genre Posters and BINGO

So, I have been really thinking the last few days about how much my blog and my creations have evolved in the last year, especially since I became a seller on TN in December and then a seller on TPT in May. I realized that I have really gotten away from just sharing ideas, which was my original intention upon the creation of this blog. With that said, I have decided to make a change, or challenge to myself that I when I post things for my shops that I will also share ideas of how to use the product or just ideas for teaching that topic in general. I have also gotten away from sharing as many freebies as I used to.

Now, when I make a new product, I try to create a little something from that unit to give away for free since you guys are so awesome and you totally deserve it!

So, my next creation is these Genre Posters. These bad boys are all over TPT and TN, but I wanted to make a set the way I wanted them to look and I want to share them with you!

I was thinking about how to go about introducing the genres and I thought it might be a good idea to just start with what is the difference between fiction and non fiction and make an anchor chart. Students share their thoughts and you add to the board. Then see if they can work together with a partner or a group to brainstorm which genres they think are fiction and non fiction. Some will be obvious, but this way the students start thinking about them. I would list the genres on a the Promethean Board and let them sort. You could even type out all of the genres onto cards, print and cut them out, and then let them sort on their desks with a partner.

Another idea I saw was that you could do sort of like a genre pop quiz. Have students write Fiction or Non Fiction on a card/whiteboard/etc...and then call out a genre. Students must hold up the matching card. It's quick, easy, and you'll be able to see who still just doesn't know their genres! 

We do Reading Workshop so it's important they know which genre they're reading so they can fill out their reading log. I have a sheet in the front of their Reading notebooks with a list of all the genres and a definition to help them out in case they aren't sure. Many of my books are already labeled with the genre, but some are  still vague. 

And finally, if you want another a fun way to assess their genre knowledge, play Genre BINGO.

I have made it an editable powerpoint with flattened images so you can either have the students write in the genres on the card, or you can type them in. All you have to do is add a text box wherever you want to type!

Click HERE to download!

If you wish to purchase the posters, they are available in both shops!

 But I'm not FINISHED! You can WIN these posters by guessing my favorite reading GENRE! Just leave a comment with your email and your guess! I will let you know when there has been a winner!!

Good luck!!

The winning guess was Non-Fiction (or informational) from Jen Ross! Congrats girl!

Fabulous Find Friday!

This is my first linky party in a while, but since I received my TPT check today, I thought I would go on a shopping spree. =) Tee hee hee!

I know the rule is only one thing for school and for home, BUT I might break the rules a smidge. ;)

First, I hit up Total Wine. This was totally for me and the boyfriend and you might not find this quite so fabulous, but we sure do! I bought us a box of assorted wines and I cannot wait to get my sip on!!

Second, I went to Target and got some goodies for the kids and for me!

These Snap-its are my fabulous school find! I have never heard of them, but they were $1.00 in the Target bins and I think the kids will LOVE these as a reward! (Sorry the pictures are so crappy - I used my iPhone!)

Here is some other stuff I snagged while I was at Target! 

I have had my eye on those plastic popcorn bins for a while and I just went ahead and bought like 8. I don't really know how I'm going to use them yet, but by God I will!!

I Just love this wrapping paper. I'm going to need to figure out how to use that in my classroom this year. Any ideas ladies??

And I don't know about you, but I always have a REALLY hard time finding cheap treats for my boys! They always have cute stuff for girls, so I was sooo excited that they had a bunch of cute and CHEAP stuff for my boys!

Go link up with Elizabeth from Fun in Room 4B for this week's Fabulous Find Friday!

And today I have been working on some Genre Posters for my classroom! They will be coming soon to my stores! 

But, these posters got me thinking about my classroom design this year and I have NO idea what I want to do with my room...

What is your classroom theme? Maybe I will be inspired...

ELA Card Winners and Daily Five Fix

Hey friends!

The winners of the Product Challenge are:

I will be sending you guys an email shortly with instructions for downloading the file!

Also, apparently I uploaded the wrong Daily 5 and CAFE set last night and then I went to sleep. Soooo, if you downloaded it already, please go back and download the correct one! =)

CAFE and Daily 5 and Some Other Stuff

I have a couple of things tonight! I got an email from a sweet lady who wanted me to add the Daily 5 signs to my CAFE set which I was more than happy to do! 

They are available to download in my TN shop. I need to add them to TPT soon! Click my TN shop button below to go download them.

Update: I have fixed the download. I accidentally uploaded the old file! Sorry guys!

I also finally finished my first and second grade individual ELA Common Core vocabulary cards!

Head to either of my shops to purchase your set! 

And, I'm making my "Win This Product Challenge" simple today! All I ask is that you go follow my TPT and TN shops. I will choose two random winners tomorrow morning when I wake up. =)

If you don't teach 1st or 2nd grade, no worries, you can have your pick of the K-5 cards!

Please leave your e-mail and that you followed both shops in the comment! If your comment doesn't show up right away, don't fret! I moderate all of my comments! 

AND, my friend Lacie is having a SU-WEET giveaway on her blog which I am contributing to along with many other FABULOUS bloggers! Go check it out!

Click her blog button below to go enter!

And I'm out! Remember, I'll check for my two winners tomorrow!

Scientific Method Posters and Cards

I was thinking last night that I need to make some more Science stuff for you guys since most of my things are focused on ELA and Math Common Core. 

At the beginning of each school year, we always start off with the scientific method so I thought I would make some posters and cards to accompany your scientific method lessons or just to decorate your classrooms! 

It is available in both shops!

I am giving you the Scientific Method Cards included in the set for free!

Click HERE to download your copy!

Win This Product Challenge

I'm going to make this one easy! First person to comment with MY favorite subject to teach will win this newbie! Please leave your email in the comment so I can send you the product!

I will approve all comments once there has been a correct answer! =)