Raindrops on roses...and whiskers on bunnies?

I was reminded of the Julie Andrews song, "A Few of my Favorite Things" while listening to the wind howl and rain this weekend.  (Which followed the snow on Thursday, which was a bit of a shock after having warm spring temperatures.)  Though instead of whiskers on kittens,  I was thinking bunnies would make a more suitable lyric considering that it's close to Easter.

This Blog post will feature TWO freebies.  I found this cute game I had made which matches umbrellas to rubber boots in my files and thought it was pretty fitting considering the weather. It is included in both full color and black and white in case you'd like to color your own.

Click on the image to download!

The game consists of a center sign, umbrella cards, and boot cards.  The patterns on the cards match up.  This can be played with more than one player as in the game of FISH, or turning them over for a memory game.

The second freebie I have for you today is more Easter related, though it can be used  beyond the holiday.  This game consists of a center sign, bunny number cards, and 2 carrot markers for odd and even.  The object is to sort the bunny cards whether they are odd or even. (1-24)   This game is included in both full color and black and white!

Click on the image above to download!

This would be a cute game to pre-make and put into Easter baskets for the kiddos or for your class before they leave for Easter break.  

I plan on coloring some Easter eggs later this week. Yep, for me! LOL  I found these really cool coloring sticks at the Dollar Store, I am going to test them out.  I remember as a kid, my brother and I used to color eggs using vinegar and food coloring.  I miss the simpler times, don't you?

Coming up this week will be releasing a couple new products, a newsletter, and on Thursday I will be linking up with Cynthia from 2nd Grade Pond for her Take it and Make it linky party!  (It's LOTS of fun.)  

I hope that you have an amazing week!!

On April 2,  Educents will be launching their new website!   It's a new website that will offer different deals on educational supplies/products.  Click on the  Educents logo above, and sign up for a FREE account and receive a $10.00 gift card to be used in the Educents store when it opens.  Who doesn't love free?

Hoppy Teaching,

Bunny Book Craftivity

Click HERE to download Bunny Book Template!

Materials Needed:

Bunny Template (included)

Cardstock

Writing Paper

Glue Stick
Scissors

Stapler

Optional:

Scrapbooking Scraps
Colored Paper
Squiggly Eyes

Young children learning to write love to make little books and practice writing on any piece of paper that they find. I created this project with young learners in mind, but it also can be adapted for adults too!

This bunny book is a simple project that can be made as a group project or with light supervision. You can create different variations by changing the colors of the cover, or adding different types of paper for the pages, or adding embellishments to the cover.

With Easter right around the corner, the bunny book would make a great gift idea. Add some crayons and wrap in cute cellophane for an inexpensive party favor or for classroom parties.

Instructions:

1. Print and cut out the bunny template.
   
   
2. Fold 1 piece of 8 x 11” cardstock in half (width)
   
   
3. Unfold cardstock with the fold verticle.
   
   
4. Glue the bunny cut out flap onto the top, right
   side of the cardstock. You will want to adjust
   the bunny cut out so that the head is sticking up
   above the closed book. (See picture)
5. Fold a 2^nd piece of cardstock in half and glue
   it on top of the previous piece covering the bunny
   cut out flap. This will provide a sturdy cover for
   the book.
   
   
6. Fold in half 3-5 sheets of writing paper. You can
   use lined or unlined.
   
   
7. Place the writing paper fold on top of the fold
   of the bunny book cover.
   
   
8. Staple the bunny pages and cover along the fold.
   
   
9. The book is finished, and now can be embellished.

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the "Find the Leprechaun's Gold Blog Hop."  The winner of the $100.00 TPT Gold is Aanika P.  You can learn more details on Christi's page here!  This Blog hop was a lot of fun.  Stay tuned for more activities coming up!  Have a great week!

Educents is a new store for educators coming online April 2.  If you click on the logo, and go sign up at their website you will receive a $10.00 gift card to use in their store once they open. FREE.  Who doesn't love a little free? :)   Just a few more days to get signed up!!

Hoppy Teaching,

Start of Lent...

Today is the start of Lent.

If you are looking for materials to use with your students regarding Lent, Lesley from Practice Makes (Almost) Perfect has created this packet: It includes 2 booklets and a craftivity to help children become closer to Jesus during Lent.  There are very few quality products available for Lent, this is one of the reasons I was so happy to see this publication that Lesley created.

Click the Cover to view the Product 

The end of Lent is March 30 which is the Saturday before Easter Sunday.

The 14th day of the 14 Days for the Love of Teaching Blog Hop has been posted:  It was posted a little early so everyone would have a chance to download before Valentine's Day.  Click on the link below and you will be able to visit Martha at Primary Paradise to pick up your freebie.

If you've missed any Blog posts from the 14 Days for the Love of Teaching Blog Hop, you can click on the links below and visit the individual pages.

A HUGE thank you to each of the wonderful ladies that participated in this Blog Hop:  Samantha, Cyndie, Cynthia, Lesley, Christi, Merinda, Karla, Christina, Mel, Laureen, Teresa, Wendy , and Martha!   This was such a FUN Hop.  Stay tuned for future events !!!!

Tomorrow,  I will be adding some new pages to this Blog as well as changing a little bit of the format.  I will be adding more content on the Blog including photos and tutorials.

I hope that you have an awesome day tomorrow,  Happy Valentine's Day!