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Visual Plans, a Freebie, and a Winner

 Sorry, that these are so late.  It was a busy weekend.  Anyway, here are my visual plans for the week. Click the pictures to download.  I have attached the freebie to the plans.

  

*This plan book format is called “Erica.”  Click here to check it out in Ms. M‘s A Teacher’s Plan Store.
**My visual plans are inspired by DeeDee Wills’ visual plans.  I am linking up with her again this week. 

 

New for this week: 
I created a Singular and Plural Words ending in -y and -ies Search/Read/Write the Room.  The pictures match the words and a sorting/recording sheet is included.
I am using two packets by my friend, Cara Carroll:
I cannot wait!  She is super talented.
Rachelle Smith‘s Desk Fairy Packet!  Sorry, I forgot to add the picture to my visual plans.
Here is my freebie, it goes with DK Games: Silly Sentences.  This center is a favorite of my students and I have had the puzzle Silly Sentences for years, so worth the $8.99!
Now for the 4,000 FB Facebook Fan Mega Winner:
Congratulations to Kelly Keifer Cappell!
My Spring Break is over…boo.  Happy Spring break to those of you off this week.  Thanks for stopping by!

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  1. Special Teacher for Special Kids

    April 1, 2013 at 2:29 am

    I have like three of those silly sentence games! I got them at TJ Maxx. I also have one in the closet for "extra" pieces. My boys love playing it all the time. I had to make it a reward for some! We have off until Wednesday, enjoy your week. wow, your giveaway had 19,000 enteries!

    Happy to follow you

    Iteachkidsabc@gmail.com

  2. Alisha P

    April 1, 2013 at 2:53 am

    I've never seen that game! Must get!

  3. Tina Crofts

    April 1, 2013 at 3:31 am

    You make me want to teach a younger grade! I do miss little kids, but 6th grade is fun too! Haha 🙂 I'm still going to use the silly sentences game but tweek it a bit for older kids. Thanks for the ideas!

    Tina
    Crofts' Classroom

  4. Yvette Springler

    April 1, 2013 at 4:21 am

    I have this game! And I really love your freebie recording sheets, but I'm unable to download them. I know you may not have time (my spring break is ending too!), but just in case, my email is: yvette@springler.com and I'd love it if you could email them to me! Thank you!

    • Erica Bohrer

      April 1, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      I attached the to my visual plans for the week. Click on them.

  5. Sarah Paul

    April 1, 2013 at 5:24 am

    MY students love those mystery pictures! Thanks for posting your plans. Those must take so much time! Have a great week! 🙂

    Sarah
    Sarah's First Grade Snippets

  6. Lori

    April 1, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I love the look of your visual plans! Have a wonderful week full of learning and fun!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

  7. Rachelle

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Your silly sentences page is sooo cute!!!!!!

  8. Red

    April 1, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I have the Silly Sentence game and my students love it! The recording sheet will be a great addition, but when I click on it I just get the screen sheet. Is this available in Google Docs or your store for a download? Thanks for all of your great ideas!

    • Erica Bohrer

      April 1, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      It is available with the plan links. I will add the link to the pictures, too.

    • Red

      April 1, 2013 at 11:48 pm

      Thank you!

  9. Jen R. @ The Teachers' Cauldron

    April 1, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Ha! I have those things…they were "gifted" to me from a retiring teacher. thanks for making that page – it's too cute!!
    Jen
    The Teacher’s Cauldron

  10. Monica Hartmann

    October 16, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Do you have your plans in a editable template?

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