Happy Valentine's Day

I hope that everybody had a great day today.  I think I've had enough chocolate to sink a ship today! :)  As many of you know,  it's kidding time here on the farm.  I've been up at my parent's barn checking a doe that is due.  We were hoping for some Valentine's Day babies... nothing yet!

When I am not in the barn, I am busy creating new learning materials.  I am SOOO looking forward to Spring.  I love everything about it.  The bright colors, smells, and the newness of the little babies being born on the farms.  I've often though that the outdoors was the best kind of classroom.  Just think of all of the sorting, classifying, and counting (just to name a few) that you can do!

14 Days for the LOVE of Teaching Blog Hop!

AAWWW... Welcome to Day 6 of the 14 Days for the LOVE of Teaching Blog Hop!

It's an honor to be a part of this group of extraordinary teachers, and creators... as well as being a part of this Blog Hop. Have you enjoyed downloading the wonderful goodies from Ms Smarty Pants, Chalk one up for the Teacher, 2nd Grade Pad, Practice Makes (Almost) Perfect, and Ms. Fultz's Corner?  I am giddy with glee to see all of their fabulous creations!

I am SQUEELING with excitement to share with you my FREEBIE,  "Cupig Long Vowel Sort."  

Featuring Miss Cupig! :)

Miss Cupig is dedicated to our  friend, Teresa Williams.  Not only is she an inspiration to others, she's also loves piggies too! :)   

A Cupig Long Vowel Sort Center Sign with Teacher Instructions

Cupig Vowel Header Cards - Perfect for sorting the Heart Cards!

Cupig Heart Cards - There are 30 Heart Cards featuring words with long vowels.  Students will sort the heart cards by long vowels a, e, i, o, and u! Then writing the words in the correct columns on the Cupig Long Vowel Sort Record Sheet.

Students will write the words on the Cupig Long Vowel Sort Record Sheet!

To download this freebie, click on the Cupig Cover above!

Argh Matey's...Tomorrow (Day 7 of the Blog Hop), you're going to HOP over to Pirate Girl's Education Invation to see what Merinda has for you!  Click on the button before to visit her Blog!

This has been such a FUN experience!  I hope that you are enjoying the 14 Days for the LOVE of Teaching Blog Hop!

P.S.  a HUGE thank you to Mel at Graphics from the Pond for making the super cute and colorful Blog Hop graphics for us!  She's the Go-To-Gal for adorable customs clippies! :)

14 Days for the LOVE of Teaching FREEBIE Blog Hop!

I can't believe how fast January has flown by! Valentine's Day is right around the corner! 

I have teamed up with 13 fellow teacher bloggers to bring you the 14 Days For the LOVE of Teaching FREEBIE Blog Hop!

We are hoping to make your planning a little easier, and as well as bringing some some educational fun to the classroom!

The Blog Hop will begin on February 1, at Ms. Smarty Pants's Blog!

Each of the 14 days, you'll visit another Blog and pick up a new Freebie.  At the end of the Blog Hop, you'll have 14 different freebies!   How cool is that?

Valentine's Day Freebie

As you can see,  I've been busy this past week updating my Blog.  I hope that you like the new look.  I still have several articles and photos to add to the page section, but I hope you will continue to come back often to see what is new!

Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday. I am not sure if it's because it's a great day to show people that you care about them, all of the chocolate, or the color PINK! (or all of the above!)

Each year, I host a Valentine Card Exchange with my followers/fans.  It's pretty fun.  I start collecting names and addresses for a few days, and then I send out lists to the participants.  I usually split the names into groups so that there aren't more than 20 names per list. (Roughly a book of stamps).  Friends from all over the world sign on to send Valentine Cards.  It's open to teachers/classrooms, daycares, homeschool families, and individuals.

Valentine Card Exchange rules are pretty simple: 

1.  If you sign up to participate, please be prepared to follow through.

2.  Cards can be hand made or store bought.

3.  Cards need to be mailed no later than February 8th.

4.  Send 1 card per name on the list you receive.


I am taking names for the Valentine Card Exchange this year until Friday, January 25th.  I will make the lists up and send them out on Sunday, January 27th.  If you are interested in participating, please email me at CrayonboxLearning@gmail.com  ASAP!

I whipped up the freebie below tonight.  I had it sketched out for a few days.  My friend, Mel from Graphics at the Pond made the scalloped border for me. :)  I thought it added a sweet touch to the cards.  There are 3 different designs, and 6 cards on each page.

Click on the cover to download the freebie!
                                            

 

 

 

Feel free to print off pages for your students.  You are welcome to share this freebie with your friends at school or you can give my URL to them. 

As always, if you have any questions or comments... please leave me a message or email me!  I love hearing from you!   Have a great day!