Favorite Beach/Pool Gear

We are linking up with Across the Hall in 2nd to share some of our favorite beach/pool things.

We do not have a beach where we live; however, we have a good teacher friend who lets us use her pool.

Here are a few things that I consider to be "must-haves" when headed to the pool.

First, everyone must have a good bag.  The bag that I bring all my pool/beach gear has small holes for wet towels, sand, etc.  It is also super sturdy.  It's not too big and not too small.  I purchased it at Target a couple of years ago and it's still durable and somewhat fashionable.

 

Next, I make sure to pack along some sunscreen.  It can get steamy hot here, in Indiana.  I usually pack one kind for the kids and one for me.  My favorite brands are Banana Boat and Oil of Olay when it comes to sunscreen.

I also like to take a few books to the pool or beach for some relaxing reading.  These are the two books that I am currently reading.  The only bad part about take a book you love is when someone SPLASHES you and the book gets soaked!  Has that ever happened to anyone else?

 
But, we always like to give back to our followers, so grab this Summer Fun in the Sun ABC Order Freebie before linking up your favorite pool/beach must-haves.  Link up with Across the Hall in 2nd.

 

Endless Possibilities,

Stephanie

Product Swap Beach Fun

It is Product Swap time again!!  I feel very fortunate to have been paired up with such an amazing teacher and blogger.

I decided to do this entire post in polka dots.  If you visit her blog, http://jenskinderkids.blogspot.com/, you will know exactly why I chose polka dots!!
I had soooo many products to choose from.  Jen's store is filled with so many fantastic products.  At first, I was going to feature her Dinosaur Unit.  Then, I thought about the May Math Journals.  Finally, I decided on Beach Time Fun!!  I am so glad that I did too.  My students had a blast with the stations and were very engaged in learning.

Here are a few pictures of my kinders engaged in Jen's Common Core aligned beach-themed literacy stations.  Jen recommended letter tiles to use with the activity below; however, I used magnetic letters.  They were something that I already had in my classroom and worked very well with the activity.  Not only did the kids learn from this station, it also had an accountability sheet included.

The second station was called "Beach Ball Blends".  In this activity, students were to find the beginning blend that matched the picture.  The beach balls were outlined in a color.  Students had to color the beach ball the color of the outline.  Students cut and pasted the correct answer onto the accountability sheet.

Another group of students worked on "Sailboat Syllables".  I am sooo glad that Jen included a syllable activity in this packet.  My students need practice with this skill.  The accountability sheet was easy to use and the activity was very engaging.

Another literacy station included was called "Digging Up Rhymes".  Students were instructed to match the shovel to the bucket.  Each pair were sets of rhyming words.

My students enjoyed these activities so much.  They were engaged and on task too.  There are so many other activities included with the beach-themed packet.  I have listed all the activites and literacy stations included in Beach Time Fun.

Please head on over to Jen's Kinder Kids Blog or TpT store.  You won't regret it!!  Leave some love below and head on over to check out Jen's Kinder Kids Blog!!

Endless Possibilities,
Stephanie

Is it Summer Yet??

Well...here in Indiana we had snow 2 weeks ago (during Spring Break) and today I broke down and turned the air conditioning on in my classroom!!  My question is...Where did spring go?  I am a lover of HOT, HUMID summers...I know, I know...I'm a little odd :) but I am really looking forward to this summer, even if it is showing up a little early. 
 Last year my son was in Kindergarten and I didn't want him to loose all of that knowledge over the summer, so I created Summer Brain Food.   Well now he is in first grade so he needs another Summer Brain Food. Since I was on a roll I made one for 2nd grade as well:)

 

 

Each of these packets contains a half page quick activity to help your kiddos review the Common Core Standards.  Here is a preview of each Summer Brain Food:

 

If you leave a blog post comment, I will choose two random winners to win a Summer Brain Food packet of your choice.  I will post the winners Friday!

And the WINNERS are.....

 Congrats Ladies!  I will contact you today to see which packet you would like to have!  Thanks :)

Kathi

Flag Day "End of the Year Award" Giveaway

We are having our first GIVEAWAY!  We are so excited!  We have 2 sets of "end of the year" awards.  We are aware most of you are already finished with school, but you can save these and use them for next school year.  What child doesn't like chips?  So, I introduce you to the Chip Awards.

Sorry, I had to do that!  :)  He he he...  Here are the real Chip Awards. 

Look here for a sample of what you can win.  These include popular potato chips that are usually available for 50 cents.


The 2nd set is called the Summer Fun Awards.

Celebrate the end of the year with these fun summer themed awards.  Most of the items are available for around a dollar or less.
Don't worry these awards look great in black and white if you are limited with your color cartridges.

Chip Awards

Summer Fun Awards

There are multiple ways to enter.  Enter below.  The raffle ends next Thursday.  Happy Flag Day!  Good Luck!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Endless Possibilities!