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Visual Plans and Penguin Unit Posted

Last week, I shared my first ever visual plans inspired by my sweet friend DeeDee.  I loved all the feedback I received!  So much so, that I decided to post them for this week.   Click on any of the pictures to download the file from Google Docs.

I just finished my penguin packet TODAY!  I hope you check it out.  I have thrown in a little freebie from it in with my visual plans.  The freebie is labels for file folders.  When I do a science unit, I like to have the students keep a file of all their work for the subject.  I have them attach a label to the file folder and then decorate the cover whenever they finish their work early.  I find once they decorate the folder, they seem to take better care of it and the materials inside.

 

My lesson plan template can be purchased through Ms. M’s blog.  They are aptly called, “Erica.“

Don’t forget to check out my new penguin unit!

Are you planning ahead? One of my top selling products is my 100th Day Unit!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!  Check out these two products, too.

Filed Under: Penguins, Uncategorized, Visual plans

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  1. Cecilia

    January 14, 2013 at 2:33 am

    I purchased your 100th Day Unit and love it. Thank you for sharing your visual plans.
    cbartram@kitcarsonschool.com

    • Erica Bohrer

      January 14, 2013 at 2:47 am

      Thank you Cecilia! You get my penguin unit for free for being the first person to comment!

  2. FirstGradeBlueSkies (Jennifer)

    January 14, 2013 at 2:34 am

    Wow! Looks great!
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue SKies

    • Erica Bohrer

      January 14, 2013 at 2:47 am

      Jennifer, thank you! You are always commenting and always one of the first few. I really appreciate it.

  3. Lindsey (The Teacher Wife)

    January 14, 2013 at 2:45 am

    Thanks for the shout-out, friend!!! I can't wait to use your penguin unit with my kids! Love ya! 🙂

    • Erica Bohrer

      January 14, 2013 at 2:46 am

      You are welcome! Nobody does grammar like you do! Love Ya, too!

  4. Sarah Mackey

    January 14, 2013 at 2:54 am

    Love it! I need to get your 100th day unit out and start planning!! Quick question, do you only teach 3 go math lessons a week and the other 2 yu do math centers? Just added your penguin packet to my wish list!!

  5. Jackie and Danielle

    January 14, 2013 at 3:14 am

    Your visual plans are amazing! I would love to be able to use different teacher created units each week, but we have such a limit on copy paper and copies. I have to pick and chose one, sometimes two a month. How are you able to do it all?
    -Jackie-
    Sister Teachers

  6. Mrs. Sheehan

    January 14, 2013 at 3:51 am

    Your plans are incredible! I love how everything is right there. I'll have to give this a try one day.
    Maribel
    Learning In Wonderland

  7. MDflaming

    January 14, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    I really have enjoyed seeing your visual plans! I hope this is something you continue to share…it is very encouraging and inspirational! Love all the purchases I've made from you! 🙂

  8. - Alyssha

    January 15, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Eeek, you are totally right about the 100th day sneaking up on us! This is my first year teaching 2nd (after 7 years in 1st) and I debating whether or not I celebrate the day. My grade level members are not but I always had so much fun with it!

    Alyssha
    Teaching and Tapas: 2nd Grade in Spain

  9. Jenny

    January 19, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    I bought the plans! I can't wait to use them!
    Thanks again for sharing – they are truly great, like you!
    I gotta check out the 100th day unit – we celebrate the 101st day in first day since Kindergarten does 100th – we kinda do 101 dalmations theme – I saw the idea online somewhere last year.
    Anyways – thanks for the great ideas!

    • Erica Bohrer

      January 19, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      That is an awesome idea!!! Hmm…I may pitch that to my team and see if I should make another packet.

    • Jenny

      January 23, 2013 at 12:46 am

      It's super cute – we do puppy ears, black dot on noses, etc, Let me know if you do add another packet!

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