Saturday, January 30, 2016

Five for Friday: Freebies for February

Where did January go?  It is unbelievable how quickly the first month of this year came and went.
Before February gets in full swing, I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching to share some favorite February freebies I'll be using over the next few weeks.
Let's get started...



Groundhog Day Freebies
We'll make these simple and cute prediction groundhogs.  Students can predict whether or not they think the groundhog will see his shadow by adding a sun or a snowflake in the groundhog's hand.  You could also pair this little craftivity with a writing prompt instead of the sun or snowflake.
Click on the picture for a FREE copy of this craftivity.


After Mr. Groundhog makes his prediction, we'll be tracking the weather for the next six weeks with My Groundhog Weather Tracker.  Students will record the groundhog's prediction and the daily weather.  At the conclusion of the sixth week, students will compile their data and analyze it to determine if the groundhog's prediction was true.
You can have a FREE copy of My Groundhog Weather Tracker, by clicking on the picture below.



Super Bowl Freebie
 We'll make my Super Bowl Friend craftivity sometime this week before the big game.  Students will predict which team they think will win.  The helmet colors will reflect their predictions blue/orange for Denver and blue/black for Carolina.  Students will either write about their predictions or they will practice writing their spelling words on the football themed recording sheet.
If you would like a FREE copy of my Super Bowl Friends Craftivity, you can click on the picture below.



Valentine's Day Freebies
Another activity we'll be using in February is my sight word center, You've Got Mail.  Students have to crack the secret code and match it to the correct sight word.  After matching all the cards, the students will complete the recording sheet.  This fun little center is from my Classroom Cupids  {10 Literacy Centers for February}, available at my tpt store.  You can click here for more details.
If you would like a FREE copy of You've Got Mail, click on the picture below.



Another freebie you may want to snag is my message heart graph and pattern printables.
These activities are always a favorite.  Students will sort (by color) and graph candy message hearts.  They will also use the message hearts to create various patterns.
My kids adore working with candy.  It makes math time feel like playtime.
If you would like a FREE copy of message hearts printables, click on the pictures.  




Presidents Day Freebie
In my class, we usually take time in February to do some shared research about George Washington.  After we learn some important facts and details about his life, we create a class bubble map about him.  The bubble map will us with the writing for the craftivity pictured below.
If you would like a FREE copy of of my George Washington {A FREE Writing Craftivity}, click on the picture.



Mardi Gras Freebies
Mardi Gras falls on February 9th this year.  Most of my students do not know what Mardi Gras is.  So I like to do a little something in class for my kids to learn about the traditions involved with this holiday.
We'll have read some books, have some kings cake, and make these Mardi Gras Kids spelling art projects to display in the hall.


We will also do some Mardi Gras themed word problems in math using my Mardi Gras Math {A FREE Math Mini Book}.


If you would like to have a FREE copy of either of these activities to use with your students, click on the pictures.


February has so many fun learning opportunities.  I hope some of these freebies will be useful to you as you start planning for next month.
Thank you for stopping by and thanks to Doodle Bugs Teaching for hosting Five for Friday.
Have a great weekend!




3 comments:

  1. Thank you for the freebies! -Tina B.

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  2. AMBER! These freebies are amazing. Thank you so much! I can't wait to use these. Have a wonderful weekend! :) Carolyn

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