Friday, November 9, 2012

What are you thankful for?

Shake Your tail-feathers! 
CONGRATULATIONS to
Yvonee, Erica, and Kayce! Ladies, check your email. 

I just finished my Thanksgiving turkey unit in the nick of time.  
Is anyone else wondering where November went?  

I have my lessons ready to go and everything  for next week prepared which means I can enjoy this fabulous 3 day weekend.   If you're planning and preparing still, be sure to head to my Teachers Pay Teachers store and check out my Thanksgiving units.  

Here are a few sample pictures from my newest unit...
This is an accordion book which could be used for so many skills.  I plan to use it to introduce next weeks words.  There's just something about giving students paper to fold and 3 minutes to color that gets their attention!  They'll listen to whatever you want them to put in the little boxes because they'll be loving their mini book. Promise! 

My favorite project that we do during this time of year...
I love discussing the things that we are thankful for.  These are the moments that you see the world through a child's eyes.  It always warms my heart when they say they're thankful for ME! 
This unit also includes a page similar to this turkey for students to write what they are thankful for.  I take these pages and make them into a class book so we can enjoy reading it together.  The turkeys go home. 

Hand prints for holidays have been around for years and I can still remember doing them when I was in school. I wanted to make sure to capture some memories for mom and dad as we discuss the things we're thankful for this holiday season. 

If you would like this unit for free, leave a comment telling me 3 things you are thankful for...I will choose 3 random winners this weekend. 


What 3 things are you thankful for?



50 comments:

  1. I'm thankful for my family, job and my fiance. Love the thankful turkey!

    navarro-erika@hotmail.com

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  2. I am thankful for having the things we need, my family, and my friends! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Abby
    aetuckner@gmail.com

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  3. I'm thankful for boot season, Parenthood (the tv show) and high quality boxed wine. :) (aaannndd, of course my family!)
    Growing Firsties is having a Pete the Cat Giveaway soon!

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  4. I am thankful my husband is home for Korea this upcoming holiday season, thankful for a great group of teachers I work with, and friends/family who helped me survive the past year with my husband in Korea!
    (Thanks for all you share - I am hooked on your stuff!)

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  5. I am thankful for my family, my job, and vacations! :) It was hard to pick just three things! :) I love the handprint idea!

    Katie
    smileykate52@hotmail.com

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  6. I am thankful for my family, friends, and good health! The turkey is too cute! Hope to win!

    rmariemuniz@hotmail.com

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  7. I am thankful for my 1st year teaching 1st grade and the school that gave me a job, for my husband, and my two sweet daughters! Love your unit! :)

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  8. I am thankful for my kids and loving hubby, my health, and being able to go to a job I love with fabulous students that think I am the best teacher they ever had. Of course, I teach Kinders. :)

    Melissa
    mkosena@bresnan.net

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  9. I am thankful for wonderful co-workers (new and old) who I've enjoyed learning so much from and growing as educators together.
    I am also thankful for my parents, family, and friends who love and support me so much!
    Last but not least, I am thankful for my precious little one! I can't believe he'll be two this December!
    I can't wait to see what else is in this turkey unit!

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  10. I am thankful for wonderful co-workers (new and old) who I've enjoyed learning so much from and growing as educators together.
    I am also thankful for my parents, family, and friends who love and support me so much!
    Last but not least, I am thankful for my precious little one! I can't believe he'll be two this December!
    I can't wait to see what else is in this turkey unit!

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  11. This packet looks great! Awesome job :)

    I am so thankful for good health, the opportunity for an excellent education, and my school kiddos - they are the best!!!

    Kate
    katewintuska@insightbb.com

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  12. This packet looks super cute! I am thankful for my family, my job, and chocolate! :)

    valenegurney@gmail.com

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  13. I am so thankful for my loving and supportive husband, my crazy puppy who has the best greetings for me arriving home each day, and of course for my little first grade sweeties! Thank you! :) missy.kutil@gmail.com

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  14. I am thankful for my family, my beagle and my wonderful friends. Thanks for the chance.
    cbartram@kitcarsonschool.com

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  15. I'm thankful for my family, a teaching job that I love, and diet Coke :)

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  16. I am thankful for being given the opportunity to take a leave of absence and stay home with my kids for a year. I have a three year old daughter who had battled unexplained fevers and seizures for 2 years after contracting meningitis in 2010 and a 6 month old son who had a softball sized kidney removed when he was only 7 weeks old. My daughter was not expected to fully recover from the meningitis and coma that the repeated seizures put her in, but she since has. My son was not expected to make it full term, but he did. He also was listed as a failure to thrive at one month of age and was hospitalized with feeding tubes, but he is now in the 75th percentile for weight and height. HMMM... maybe "thankful" is an understatement?

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  17. I'm thankful for my family, my 18 fabulous firsties, and all the creative teachers out there who are so willing to share their awesome ideas with others!

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  18. I am thankful for a good job, good health and a fantastic family!

    tokyoshoes (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  19. I am thankful for my family, my AMAZING husband who is always willing to help grade papers and preparr crafts, and lastly I am extremely thankful for my students. This year has been a battle teaching in an inner city transformation school but whats more rewarding than teaching in a school who really needs teachers the most:-)

    Joditate@ ymail. Com

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  20. Your unit is adorable! I am so thankful for my family, friends, and school. I don't know what I would do without Pinterest or TPT either!!
    Thanks!
    hab@vigoschools.org

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  21. I am thankful for my family who has been such a support through everything, my friends who help me remember to have fun, and my job because I get to do what I love each and every day!

    Your unit looks fabulous!!

    Ali
    alischepis(at)gmail.com

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  22. My students from Seaford Harbor Elementary School have been shaking their tail feathers at another school after their's was closed due to Hurricane Sandy. They truly have been thankful for having another school to go to. Many families from this community have been removed from their homes and leaving else where. These children are truly amazing and I am thankful for their smiles and putting their best foot forward. I know they would just love this cute unit. All the best for posting such cute and amazing units. Jessica (rkoudelka@yahoo.com)

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  23. Your unit looks fabulous!

    I am thankful that I have 2 very healthy, rambunctious boys that light up my life. I am thankful for my husband whom I love very much. I and lastly I am thankful for my parents and sister.

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Mjhalbardier@gmail.com

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  24. I am thankful for my wonderful family, great health, and the opportunity to work with a creative bunch of gals:-)

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  25. I'm thankful for my family, my co-workers, and my family's health!

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  26. I am thankful for my two sweet boys, the wonderful school that I teach at, and my amazing classroom full of firsties! Thanks so much for such a neat opportunity to win your unit!

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  27. I am thankful for my loving husband, two wonderful kids, and supportive, fun co-workers!
    Michelle
    mcoop1125@gmail.com

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  28. I am thankful for my family who supports me no matter what, for my co-worker family who is always willing to lend a hand on those trying days, and for my awesome job that allows me to do what I love to do(teach)!

    Kayce Westman
    Kdwestman@baschools.org

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  29. I am thankful for my boys, my family, and my health!! Thank you!!
    vanmeters@vcsc.k12.in.us
    Stephanie VanMeter

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  30. I am thankful for my husband, my dogs and my coworkers.
    Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com

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  31. I am thankful for my family, friends, health, and job!

    Christina
    Apples, Books, and Crayons

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  32. I am thankful for my family, first grade teaching position, and especially for my wonderful husband.
    Lori
    Lvanhove@comcast.net

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  33. I am thankful for my family, that I have a job teaching kindergarten, and we made it out of Sandy with just a few broken tree limbs!

    Jen
    jeneratorj@gmail.com

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  34. I am thankful for life, liberty and the essence of loving everyone I meet to give my best each and every day. I love your blog.. Continue with your inspired words of encouragement and activities to help my students and others. Thanks for being you!!!!

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  35. I am thankful for my wonderful son, my supportive parents, and having a job!

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  36. I am thankful for my family, both immediate and extended, for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom and safety, and for my faith.

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  37. I am thankful for: my family, my health and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thanks for doing this!

    ~Wendy
    sdwd727@gmail.com

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  38. I am thankful for my teaching job every day, my health, and my wonderful friends. Thanks also for doing units like this one!!

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  39. I'm thankful for way more than 3 things! But if I have to choose... I am thankful for my family. I have 2 parents who have been married for 31 years and are wonderful role models, and 2 awesome little sisters that I adore even when they get on my nerves. :-) I have the sweetest little dog named Molly who is my whole world. She greets me every day when I come home and makes all my worries and problems just melt away when I see that wagging tail. And I am thankful for my 20 little first graders, who are so wonderful and sweet. I love coming to work to see them every day! They make me laugh and they have so much to teach me.

    Thanks for creating wonderful units like this! I've been trying, but with grad school 2 nights a week and a job, it's hard!

    butler . erica at gmail . com

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  40. I am thankful for my husband, my family, and the blessings that God gives us each day.

    Heather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)

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  41. 3 things I'm thankful for:
    - memories of my husband I was blessed with for 25 years before he went to live with our Lord
    - my parents who raised me in a Christian home (who are now in their late 80's)
    - friends and family

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  42. Forgot to leave name, e-mail above:
    Susan in NC
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  43. I am thankful for my family, my students, and good health.
    lraines78@gmail.com

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  44. I am thankful for my family, my job (and my love for it) and my friends! :)
    Mommydana805@gmail.com

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  45. I am so very thankful for a supportive husband who helps me with everything from cooking to cutting out kindergarten projects. I am thankful for my health, as I has lost a brother and two dear friends from cancer this year. Finally, I am thankful for the blogging teachers who help me better my craft.
    Terry
    THyordan@aol.com

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  46. I am thankful for my own kids, husband and last but not least- my aides that work with my autistic student. Have a great weekend! Jennifer Steinacher jsteinacher@meeker.k12.co.us

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  47. I am thankful for my family, friends and I am also very thankful for my health and my job.
    Thanks,
    yvonnee
    yvonneeyrg@gmail.com

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  48. I'm thankful for my family, friends, and health. I'm also thankful for the family Disney trip coming up in one week! Can't wait for a break with Mickey!

    Karen
    An Apple a Day in First Grade

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  49. There are SO many things to be thankful for! God being the mighty God that He is and the way my family is and has been taken care of, my wonderful family- my husband of 16 years and the two precious boys that I didn't think we would ever have, and a school filled with teachers, students and families that I love beyond words! I am so blessed!

    Crystal
    zadorafamily@gmail.com

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