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

Awards and a Chance to WIN!!

As much as I am trying to diet, my weakness has to be potato chips!!  My boys love chips and dip too!!  Yum!!

I may have to walk an extra lap or two after those chips.  :)

Speaking of walking, our school is having our second annual 5K to raise money for our fifth grade class field trip.  It really is a great fundraiser.  If any of your schools are looking to find a way to raise money, try organizing a 5K.  It is an excellent way to raise money and promote health and fitness too.

Speaking of chips...  The end of the school year is approaching so I am getting the end of the year Chip Awards ready for my kiddos!!  As I mentioned earlier.  I LOVE chips...  so do kids...  especially kindergarteners!!

Stephany also has Summer Fun Awards!!  She has so many cute and fun prizes to award to her first graders!!  Sometimes, I wish I were in school again!!  :)

If you are interested in winning a set of awards (either set, your choice from above), share this post on your blog, Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter.  Just comment below and tell us how you shared it.  We will pick one random follower to win the awards of their choice.  Good luck!!

Endless Possibilities,

Stephanie