More Fathers Day Printables

Father's Day Printables 5/31/11

With Fathers Day right around the corner, I will be posting Fathers Day activities to do with Prek/K/1st grade age children! Enjoy!

Prek/K/1st grade theme activities and printables

This week, May 30th-June 4th, I will have a different Fathers Day activity for you to add to your classroom files. My activities are geared towards Prek/K/1st, so if you know of teachers that could benefit from these activities, share these activities with them.

For the rest of June I will do outdoor themes for your classroom.

July & August, I will begin on printables and activities focused on the beginning of school. September themes, apple themes, get to know each other, etc. themes.

So stay tuned for these free printables, plus the usual deals, coupons, & teacher supplies available I will be posting in the weeks to come.

Fathers Day card activity

Here is a Fathers Day card activity for you to do in your classrooms.

Teacher Job Sites...

If you are currently looking for a teacher position for the coming 2011-2012 school year, I wanted to let you aware of a few sites that post available teacher jobs.

Teachers-Teachers, http://www.teachers-teachers.com/ is the best site I know of for posting teacher jobs available. You just sign up and put in your credentials, what you're looking for and they will send you available jobs when they turn up. It's my favorite site for teacher jobs.

Craigslist, my next favorite site is Craigslist.org, http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/edu/, you can first pick the location you're in and then go into the education section and they will list the available jobs people have listed for teaching.

You also, have your school district's website that lists available job in your school district.

If you teachers have a favorite site or place you look for jobs, please comment here letting us know where you go to look!

This may sound weird to some of you, but I actually enjoy looking for jobs for people, and am offering my job searching services for any teachers in the market for a teaching position this coming fall or summer, even. Please just email me at utahteachersmarket@gmail.com and let me know what you're interested in, location, full or part time, and anything else that would help me look for jobs you might be interested in. I am offering this as a free service, too.

Borders Double-Dog Dare Reading Challenge

Borders has a reading challenge this summer for you kids 12 and under; Double-Dog Dare Challenge. They need to read 10 books and write them down on this entry form http://media.bordersstores.com/pdf/formDoubleDogDare.pdf

Then they bring the entry form back and get a free book from this list of books http://media.bordersstores.com/pdf/listDoubleDogDare.pdf

Teacher Discount at Scrapalicious U.S.A.

Cindy, the owner of Scrapalicious USA, a fun scrapbooking, stamping, craft store is offering teachers a permanent teacher discount as a thank you for all you do for our children! Get a 10% discount on your orders when you use put in the code TEACHER at checkout. With summer nearly here for most of us, now's the time to work on our hobbies and crafting projects! http://scrapalicioususa.com/

For cute card ideas and to participate in challenges, go to her blog, as well, http://scrapalicioususa.blogspot.com

Kid to Kid Consignment Store...

If you have a Kid to Kid nearby, you may consider taking your class toys to sell at their store. You can sell them either for cash or can possibly get up to 20% more in store credit to buy toys and supplies there. To see what they buy and sell and to see if they have a location near you, check out the link.

http://www.kidtokid.com/what-we-buy-and-sell.html

TD Bank Summer Reading Program

For those of you with a TD Bank nearby, you are in luck. TD Bank has a Summer Reading Program going on for your kids; Write down 10 books your children have read during the summer on this form

http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/reading_form.html?cm_sp=Summer%20Reading%20Program-_-Landing%20Page-_-Reading%20Form

then they will get $10 deposited into their new or existing Young Savers account; This runs May 4th-through Sep. 30th.

Here's the blog I found this info. from http://morewithlesstoday.com/kids-get-10-for-summer-reading/

Inviting you to my Coupon Blog

Teachers,

With summer right around the corner, I thought it might be a fun idea for those of you who coupon or those who want to learn to coupon to start a coupon blog where we could exchange coupons (not all of us need dog food coupons, baby coupons, etc.) exchange frustrations with couponing and solutions to our coupon frustrations and tips we have found with couponing.

I know you are very busy people, but summer you have a little more time to do the extra things, so you might want to take up the coupon challenge, so that when school time comes in the fall you have a system down and can devote what time you have to couponing. The benefits to couponing:

• cut our grocery bills by 50%-70%; which means you'll have more money to spend on teacher/classroom supplies!
• get our stockpiles (6mos. food storage) in order
• become more budget, price match savvy!
• more money in our bank accounts without the pay raise!

Feel free to comment any ideas and tips you have with couponing! My site is Couponing with a Purpose, http://couponwithpurpose.blogspot.com, so please join me!

Walmart has coupons now!!!

I thought I would share with you a little tip I have learned as I am becoming coupon-savvy! Walmart has a price match policy which means if Walmart is selling their yogurt for .50 cents each and you notice another local store has them on sale for .40 each, if you bring in your ad and show them they are .40 cents here, they will sell you their yogurts for .40 each. On top of that you can use coupons! I always have coupons for yogurt, too! Now, I see that Walmart has coupons on their site you can print off! How cool is that?

I know pricematching can be intimidating in the beginning, but once you start, it gets easier and you can save a ton.

With summer coming up, you may have a little more free time that you can get into couponing. 2-3 mos. is perfect to get into the swing of it, as I know it does take a lot of planning and time, but once you get into it, you get faster and will save a lot in the long run!

Here'e the link to Walmarts coupons http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Coupons.aspx

JoAnns Fabrics Teacher Rewards Program

Hopefully most of you already know about JoAnn's Teacher Rewards Program, if you didn't then get signed up to get 15% off your in-store and online purchases. I love it when stores offer teacher reward programs and a lot of stores do anymore, that you would benefit in asking them before making purchases! Here's the link to sign up and learn more about the teacher rewards program offered through JoAnns Fabrics; http://www.joann.com/joann/common/content_custservice.jsp?catName=teacherRewards

Wow, check out what you can do with cardboard!

Looking for ideas/activities to do with your children this summer? Check out the post on 32 things you can do with cardboard from the Tip Junkie. They are pretty amazing and your children will want to play for hours!

http://www.tipjunkie.com/32-things-to-make-using-a-cardboard-box-diy/

Safety Rules

With summer approaching and warm weather here, it might be a good idea to discuss or review basic safety rules with your students. These rules and book suggestions come from Schooldays April/May/June 1996; If you would like me to email you this list to make copies for your students to go over, I would be more than happy to get it to you.

Their rules include:

• Know your address and phone number and how to spell your parents' first and last names
• Don't go near an unfamiliar car or anywhere with a stranger
• If you get lost at a store, go to the nearest person working behind a counter
• In an emergency, find a telephone and dial 911 or 0 for the operator; stay on and listen for directions
• Don't go places alone. Stay with a buddy
• Wear a bright scarf or T-shirt on outings so your teacher or parents can find you in a crowd
• When hiking, carry a whistle; if you get lost, stay where you are and blow your whistle
• Cross streets at the corner; look left, then right, then left again before crossing
• Your body belongs to you. If someone touches you where you wear a bathing suit, say "No!"
• Never touch another person's blood. If a friend has a cut or bloody nose, give him a tissue and go to an adult for help
• Don't go barefoot! Wear shoes!
• Never swim alone. Wear sunscreen and walk around pools.
• Use common sense!

Some books to go along with the discussion:

The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Not My Child! by Jan Wagner

Try It Again, Sam: Safety When You Walk by Judith Viorst

Post your teacher supplies here!

Teachers,

If you have teacher/class supplies you would like to sell, please consider Teachers Market, http://www.myteachersmarket.com to post your no longer needed supplies. Also, if you know of home businesses that would benefit teachers, crafts, books, etc. please refer them to my site and blog and I would be happy to post their sales, products and events.

This is your site for getting teacher supplies for cheaper!

REI "Passport to Adventure" Free Kids Summer Program

Now, that I have listed some reading programs for your kids to do this summer, here is an active program for your kids to participate in for free.

REI has their "Passport to Adventure" Program that is free for your kids. They have an adventure journal for your kids to fill out on the trips you plan and go on as a family. When the kids tell REI about their adventures, they'll be able to get free prizes.

Here is the link for the Adventure Program http://www.rei.com/family-adventure to learn more or check out at your local REI store.

(Thanks to Freebies2deals.com)

Have Fun Teaching Site

If you haven't heard of the Have Fun Teaching Website, you need to head over there and check out their creative and fun teaching resources, especially their songs! They have free worksheets, perfect for summer to keep your kids busy! Here's the link to the many worksheets they have available, or click the link at the right to shop their great teaching resources.

http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/holidays/

Target Coupons...

I just wanted to give you a heads up on 3 coupons to print off now on the Target website and save for when a deal comes. And remember, if it is a Target coupon, you can double it up with a manufacturer coupon and if used with a sale get a great deal!

• Get 10% off the purchase of two up and up school & office supply items
• $1 off Mead Early Learning School Supply Item
• $1 off any Scotch scissors

http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA403U%0D%0Ak0Vud5AkAA%3D%3D

Please let us know if you find a deal at your local Target store...

Free Kids Summer Reading Programs

I found some free kids summer reading programs on the How to Have It All blog to let your students know about, if you weren't already aware of.

http://www.howtohaveitall.net/2011/05/19/free-kids-summer-reading-programs/

Free Resources...

You are probably already aware of the Free Resources and Ideas you can get from The Mailbox when you sign up for a free membership; if you weren't aware of this, here is the link for The Mailbox membership sign up http://www.teachershelper.com/tec/afc/register/go.do

Lakeshore Learning has free resources in their teachers corner and other areas, as well, here's their link; http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/free_resources/freeResources.jsp?f=m

Here are Curriculum Activities Discount School Supply has available http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Community/ArchiveActivity.aspx?CategoryId=2

More to come...

Wow, thanks for the following...

Teachers,

I want to thank everyone for joining my blog and I hope to be of some help for you in hunting teacher supply deals. A special thank you goes to Jena Snowden for doing a blog post on my blog and website. That got me excited. I am located in Utah, so most of my deals right now are for Utah, but I will be looking for deals all over, as well as online, so all of you will benefit.

Please feel free to join me on facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Teachers-Market/171179892923456 and/or twitter http://twitter.com/#!/teachers_market if you'd like.

Also, I know since the school year is quickly coming to a close, you may have supplies you no longer need, so please email me at utahteachersmarket@gmail.com if you have supplies to sell, buy or donate. If you know of other teachers that could benefit from my site, please spread the word, particularly retired teachers. I also have two questions for you: 1. What do you usually do with your supplies at the end of the year? 2. Where do you usually purchase your teacher supplies? If you have a second to answer these questions, that would be great! Thanks! You can also just post your supplies yourselves on my website, too, in the market section at http://www.myteachersmarket.com.

Thanks again for the following and I look forward to working with you and reading your great ideas and lesson plans!

More Materials have been posted on Teachers Market

This is a classroom set of 20 magnetic wands for elementary age children.

They can be used with many different materials and ways: exploration, centers and direct instruction. One has a piece of the plastic top is damaged, but all function correctly.

$25 for the set

TEACHER'S LESSON PLANS WITH LOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR K STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT MAGNETS.

AUDIO TAPE, CHILD/S ACTIVITY PAGE AND 4 SMALL MAGNETS INCLUDED.

$5

THIS SET HAS BEEN WELL LOVED AND USED (BOX OS WORN) BUT IT IS COMPLETE WITH ALL ORIGINAL PIECES. LOTS OF SHAPES AND SIZES OF MAGNETS AS WELL AS A SMALL METAL PLATE TO USE AS A

BUILDING PLATFORM.

$10

15 GENTLY USED BOOKS WITH A STUFFED MAMA BEAR (WHO IS NEW FROM STORAGE)

$25 OR BEST OFFER

To check out these materials and more, go to http://www.myteachersmarket.com. You can also join us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Teachers-Market/171179892923456

I also list deals for teacher supplies I find out about, so join us!

Free Suffix Worksheets

Have Fun Teaching Website has free suffix worksheets you can print off for use in your classrooms!

Here's the link:

http://www.havefunteaching.com/language-worksheets/suffix

Check out their other worksheets and lesson materials you can use, as well! They're a great resource!

More available used supplies for sale

2 more items for sale on http://www.myteachersmarket.com are the following;

• 2Know! Classroom Response System Package 24 Pack : $900 This is a system that I used with my 3rd and 4th graders and they loved it!! This retails for $1195 on the Renaissance Learning website and I also have a few extra responders with it. You can read a little more about it at this link: http://www.renlearn.com/store/storeitem.asp?item=RESP24&id=3189&type=0&c=MA+22%3A90%3A8+1102%2F82%2F3
• CenterStage Math Grade 4 Centers (from ETA Cuisenaire): $625
  These are brand new! Great to use to enhance what you are teaching. There are 5 different kits to meet the standards. You can read more about what the kit entails here: http://www.etacuisenaire.com/centerstage/grade4.jsp This entire package retails for $775.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Frog Family Fun Packs

I am posting some items that a member of Teachers Market is wanting to sell. Frog Family Fun Packs (Reading & Math Sets for Level B): $125 each. These are a little used, but all the game cards have been laminated. These are great for parent volunteers to use in the classroom with students, or to send home with students for extra practice. Read more here: http://www.frog.com/FFPs/index.html These retail

for $250 per kit.

If interested in these items email knsant@gmail.com