I live in Wisconsin, though I am not originally from here. Let me tell you, it's freezing here!! (Notice how the -13 degree windchill is "much warmer" than yesterday.) I thought it was cold in Michigan where I grew up, but I was wrong. Wisconsin is cold...C.O.L.D. We had -25 degree windchills here this week, and our school did not close!
I ordered one of these this week! I can't wait to try it out. If you have one, how do you like it?
My kids needed some review practice with skip counting this week, so I put them on "The Counting Game" app (by Chris Egerter). My kids really love this app because it's fun to find the next number in the sequence, and I really like it because it has lots of different types of counting...from counting by 1s all the way through counting by 10s.
We also did a non-standard measuring experiment this week. More on that later (including a freebie so you can try it with your class!), but let's just say...it was a huge hit!
If you've been to my blog before, you probably notice that it looks a little different now. I got a FABULOUS blog re-design from Megan at A Bird in Hand Designs. She was exceptionally patient when I asked for things to be tweaked, and the results are absolutely beautiful! I am so, so thrilled with how it turned out! If you are looking to freshen up your blog design, you need to check out Megan's work!
To celebrate a new design, I'm giving away a $25 gift card to TPT! You can enter through the Rafflecopter link below. Good luck!
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Your blog looks lovely, Kate! The background design is easy on the eyes :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks Denise!
DeleteHi Katy. Found you through the linky. Funny to see so many cold weather pics--I have one too. Ha! The counting game looks great - I'm checking into getting on our iPads now. I love finding new apps!
ReplyDeleteAnd your blog looks great - so fun to get a new look. We had ours done this summer.
Crystal
Teaching Little Miracles
Thanks for checking out my blog! I look forward to checking out yours
DeleteBeautiful blog! (also love the chair!!!)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy!
DeleteWhat a fabulous design!! Love it! I know the kids must have enjoyed measuring you while you were on the carpet! :) Jo
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo! And yes, the kids loved it!! They thought it was so fun to measure their teacher. :)
DeleteThe new design looks great! Curious to see how the chair works out for you. Looking forward to your next post! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I'll be sure to let you know how the chair works out. :)
DeleteGreat design and excited to keep up with you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alisa!
DeleteYour new blog design is gorgeous! :) I am excited to start following along!
ReplyDeleteKatie
Inquiring Our Way Through First Grade
Thanks Katie! I'm looking forward to checking out your blog as well! :)
DeleteLove the new design! My fav colors! Happy New Year! wendy 1stgradefireworks 1stgradefireworks
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy! They are my favorite colors as well! Happy New Year!
DeleteThe blog looks great! I would love to know how you like the chair!
ReplyDeleteMegan did my blog too about 2 years ago and I still LOVE it! Your design looks fantastic! Thanks for the Rafflecopter!
ReplyDeleteHi Katy
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your new blog design!
Have a lovely week,
Lindy