Wednesday Weekly 5 under $5 - 12/14/2022

                                               

Every week I put together a list of 5 great products from members of The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative (TBOTEMC) with the requirement that each product must be less than $5.  With a variety of subjects and a wide range of grades, there just might be something that you can use, so continue to read below and see!

In addition, if you're a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) who would like to get more information about joining TBOTEMC, contact me via email at ReneeHeiss@gmail.com or by simply leaving a comment on this blog post.

Christmas Craft Coloring Activity to Make a Holiday Banner - $3.00

by Tammy's Toolbox

K - 3rd grades

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

                                                                             

This lively activity is perfect for kids who finish their work early or need some extra time-filling fun. And best of all, when they're done coloring and crafting, You’ll have a beautiful bulletin board or classroom decor to show for it! So don't wait - grab our Christmas Coloring Craft Banner today and let the fun begin!

Non-Fiction Texts in Spanish - Christmas/Hannukah/Diwali/Kwanzaa/ Others - $4.50

by Ready to Teach Bilinguals

K - 3rd grades
Handouts, Printables, Centers

These non-fiction texts are perfect to learn about holidays around the world and Christmas in Spanish. Every text comes with a sheet of comprehension questions.

Two Christmas Crossword Puzzles that Feature 25 Clues with Bible References - $2.80

by Scipi

4th - 6th grades

Activities, Handouts, Printables

These two Bible crossword puzzles for Christmas are designed to review and study the birth of Christ as recorded in the Bible. Both are free form crossword puzzles that feature 25 words with Scripture references. If an answer is unknown, the reference provides a way to find the answer while encouraging the students to use the Bible. 

Great Gifts for Children - FREE

by Reading Spotlight

All grades
Printable flyer for parents

This free, one-page flyer is a good reminder to parents in our materialistic society about gifts that promote happy memories and richer relationships--the most valuable gifts for children.

Joyeux Noël Culture Banner - $3.00

by Urbino 12

All grades 
Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

French classroom display reads Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas in French) Red, white and green Christmas themed colors. Authentic cultural images depicted for the holiday season are: la messe de minuit, la crèche, la galette des rois, les huîtres, les escargots, la dinde aux marrons, la bûche de Noël, les cadeaux, la cheminée, les souliers=les chaussures, Père Fouettard, les brindilles, et Saint Nicolas.

As always, I encourage comments and any ideas or suggestions by emailing me at reneeheiss@gmail.com

Renee Heiss

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December Teacher Talk

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It's December and time for our holiday version of Teacher Talk. Getting ready for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza and New Years, or just looking for some great ideas. You don't want to miss what these creative educators are doing this month.

If you're interested in joining this unique group of teacher entrepreneurs, blogging buddies and/or our blog linky, sign up here....The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative. If you decide to join, be sure to mention one of our names.
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The Quiltmaker's Gift: Anticipation, Generosity, Reading Lesson Ideas & A Freebie!
By Tracy Willis of Wild Child Designs

In this post, I use a picture book, "The Quiltmaker's Gift" to unpack our thinking about protagonists, antagonists, theme, conflict and persuasive talk and writing. This includes an idea for a motivating Generosity Challenge, too.
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Holiday Musings
By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

For some of us, this is a joyful time, but there are many who are alone, and unhappy.  Some have no money to buy gifts and others are out in the cold with no homes.  It breaks my heart realizing that some people feel alienated from their families which can lead to depression and in extreme cases, suicide. Our kiddos aren’t immune, they see what’s going on and may not know how to deal.  
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The Great Homework Debate Comes Home
By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Thoughts on the place homework has in real life. What makes homework authentic and a part of lifelong learning?
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Hour of Code is coming: My top 5 web sites/apps!
By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR's Classroom

My top five programs/apps for coding!
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Identifying Learning Disabilities in English Learners
By Rebecca Olsen of 2livNearn

Distinguishing between the second language acquisition process and a learning disability can be tough, even for seasoned professionals. But it’s not impossible to tease apart the two in order to make appropriate educational decisions for students. Click to find out more!  
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How Many Ways Can I Use This Toy?
By Susan Berkowitz of Susan Berkowitz

If you're gearing up for holiday gift giving, here are some tips for ways to build language through play.
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Wiggly Kids: 5 Easy Ways to Improve Thinking & Remembering! 
By Thia Triggs of Print Path

Researchers have found evidence for the use of movement tools, but there are some children with whom these tools have the opposite effect.
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Geology Rocks!
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

Teaching Next Generation Science Standards is easy with the help of theater arts! Students explore the various aspects of earth science while reading, speaking, singing, and dancing about the concepts!
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Bring History To Life With Informational Texts
By Michelle Webb of Teaching Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching

Tips on how to use more informational texts with your students.
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Click on these links and they'll take you to each post. They're all part of our December Link Up....

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December Teacher Talk

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

It's December and time for our holiday version of Teacher Talk. Getting ready for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza and New Years, we have some great ideas for you. So hurry on over to see what these creative educators are doing this month.

If you're interested in joining this unique group of teacher entrepreneurs, blogging buddies and/or our blog linky, sign up here....The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative. If you decide to join, be sure to mention one of our names.
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A Celebration of Values
By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning

Reasons and ways to incorporate values into your lessons this holiday season.
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Election Musings in December
By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern

I came across this letter, written by a father to his children after the election. He said what is probably on many of our minds.

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Make Math FUN this Christmas!

By Sara Snyder of Snyder Classroom

Engage your students with these Christmas Math riddles worksheets! I began creating math riddles to make math more fun in my own classroom. I love hearing my students giggle as they solve the riddle at the end of the worksheet. Students solve problems, each problem has a letter assigned to it and the letters help to solve the riddle. It is a great way to combine fun and learning! Make math FUN!

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AAC From A to Z: A is for Aided Language Input
By Susan Berkowitz of Susan Berkowitz

If you are supporting an AAC user, you'll want to watch this short video about using Aided Language Stimulation. This is the first step in implementing augmentative communication.
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Keeping Your Students Engaged After a Vacation Break
By Marcy Howe of It's a Teacher Thing

Learn tips for re-engaging students after a vacation break.
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MAKING SENSE OF NUMBERS – BEYOND COUNTING
By Thia Triggs of Print Path

Many children enter kindergarten being able to rote count. What comes next? There are 5 key elements of number sense within a kindergarten age group. 
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Forging Connections By Studying Family
By Michelle Webb of Teaching Ideas for Those Who Love Teaching

Why Studying Family with young children is so important.
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My Top Five Christmas Read Alouds
By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR's Classroom

Here are my top five Christmas read alouds with some ideas fro activities.
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Four Quick Strategies to Check for Understanding
By Shametria Routt of the Routty Math Teacher

As teachers, we are constantly assessing our students and gathering formative assessment data to drive our instructional decisions. When we use student feedback and data to make decisions, we cut-down on the time spent teaching concepts and skills our students already know or aren't quite ready for yet. Check out four quick strategies you can use today to check for your students’ understanding.  
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3 Sure-Fire Ways to Keep Kids Moving for Math
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools

Keep students on task and engaged! 3 math resources that get students up & moving, while practicing math skills.
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An Existential Tug-of-War: Making Thinking Visible with Tuck Everlasting
By Tracy Willis of Wild Child Designs

This post explores critical thinking routines using Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. It shows the diversity of thinking that can occur in one novel study with upper elementary students. 

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Please hop on over to read these December blog posts.

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