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Primary Punchbowl Fall Favorites!

Hello, friends! 
I am SO excited to welcome you all to the Primary Punchbowl Blog Hop!! Our collaborative blog has been in the works for months, and we couldn't wait any longer to share with you!!

I think, globally, most teachers LOVE Fall. It's a fresh start to our year. The weather is changing and is beautiful. We have (hopefully) sunk into our routines and our students are feeling comfortable! One of the books I LOVE to read is Go Away, Big Green Monster,  by Ed Emberley.
 Many of my kids start to feel nervous when October begins, because some of our stories are a little spooky. I typically read this one first, because it is a silly way to defend themselves from their fears. :) When we are done reading, we do a craft that goes along with the story at centers. The first genre we assess in Kindergarten is Narrative, so I have my students retell the story as they create this one. 
We also do a writing project that goes along with a direct draw project. You're in luck, because you are getting this one for FREE! :) Just click here: FREEBIE
And NOW, I have my 4 featured products on sale 50% off....
The first is an emergent reader about the beginning of school. 
I make and use A LOT of these in my classroom... This is an easy, traceable freebie to establish norms and schedules. 
I also get really into Fairy Tales in Fall, so I have featured my Three Little Pigs Unit:
Something that I have found to be a HUGE factor in my students reading fluently is my creation of Pocket Chart Packs. October's is included in the sale!
Finally, we are studying word families all year long! I have my newly created Word Families pack as a featured product this month as well!

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24 comments:

  1. What a great story! I love it! Super cute! Thank you for sharing!

    Whoop-Whoop!
    ~Elizabeth

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    1. Thanks! I think even your first graders would like it! I even found someone reading it on YouTube!

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  2. I absolutely LOVE Go Away Big Green Monster! You're freebie will be perfect in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing such great ideas!
    Andrea
    Always Kindergarten

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    1. Thanks, friend! I have 3 copies of the book, and they are ALL well-loved and well-worn!! :)

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  3. I really like that book. What a cute freebie you made. Thanks for sharing!

    Christin
    Shifting Teacher K-2

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    1. Thanks, Christin! I hope your kiddos like it as much as mine do! :)
      Erin

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  4. Love that monster craft! I need to read that to my daughter, who is starting to get scared of all the Halloween stuff she is seeing lately.

    Sara
    Sara J Creations

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    1. Thanks! It is a good one for them to read along with, because they feel as if they have a bit of control/power as well! :)
      Erin

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  5. Believe it or not I haven't read that book. Totally on my Amazon list now. Love your monster craft! Too cute! We also like The Monster Under My Bed. It would be a great comparison activity. Thanks for the freebie!

    ~Laura
    Luv My Kinders

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    1. Great idea, friend!! I have The Monster Under My Bed, so now I will be doing the same! You won't regret getting that book! Someone also reads it on YouTube, if you want to preview the text! :)

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  6. Your blog is too cute, Erin! I need to check out this book! Hope you have a wonderful fall in your classroom!

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  7. Thank you so much! I think my firsties will really enjoy this!

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  8. We are just loving the Go Away Big Green Monster activity! Our Kinders need a ton of directed drawing, and this is just perfect!
    Thank you so much for sharing! You are amazing!
    Ashley and Brooklynn

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    1. Thanks, girls! My students LOVE directed draws too!!

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  9. Love love love the freebie. Great story!

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    1. Thank you! I hope your students enjoy it!! :)

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  10. I have never read that story! I will definitely have to check it out! Yay!

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  11. I love that book! I'm all about monsters lately!! Thanks so much for the great freebie!
    Jenny

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  12. Hi Erin! I loved your post and freebie! I have that book in my classroom, so it is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
    Sarah
    Mrs B's First Grade

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  13. Hi Erin! Great post and I love your freebie. I have never read that book to my kiddos. I will have to check it out. :)

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