New freebie :)

I just uploaded a new freebie to my TpT account. It's an assessment tool for those who use Harcourt StoryTown program in 1st grade. I will be adding to this set for both StoryTown and Reading Street in the weeks ahead. The best part is that it's all FREE!! Spread the word...the more people visit for freebies, the more they will be inspired to support my business through ordering and commissioning work they need!

Many thanks and hoping you are all enjoying the holiday season!!
Kristy

Cyber Monday Sale!!

Who doesn't love a sale?? Everything on my TpT page is on sale next Monday and Tuesday! Take a look today!

Honey Bees!

I am currently working on a science unit for Honey Bees. Included in the unit will be comprehension passages and activities, anatomy, bee keeper history, current issues (Colony Collapse Disease), math-geometry in nature (hexagon), and writing activities. It's geared towards 3rd-5th grades with leveled texts, but I could easily put together a K-2nd unit as well. I hope to have it finished and posted to TpT by next week.

Oh, and it will also include cool pieces like posters, book marks, and art activities!

Feedback needed!

Soooooo, I'm looking for a few good ideas :). Because I am growing my business, I'm in need of some original, creative, or any combination of ideas for items needed for teacher resources. The sky is the limit! Think outside the box! As a little incentive, if I create you idea, you get a copy emailed (or mailed on a disk if the file is too big) for half of what I will charge on TpT :). You won't be able to give feedback on the TpT site without purchasing the item, so I would need a good reference and a link to the item on your social media of choice. Easy peasy lemon squeezey!

Oh and don't forget my sale on TpT right now!!  It's only good through tomorrow!

Who doesn't love a SALE??!!

Starting tomorrow on my TpT page, three of my units are on sale for 10% off! The sale lasts from Tuesday - Friday. Featured in this sale are my two reading units - Flowers and Nature, and my Fun Bugs unit. Fun Bugs features a lesson plan to go with the book The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields. It contains comprehension, vocabulary, math, writing, and phonics /b/! Check it out today!!

Nature literacy unit

Little late updating here, but I posted my next literacy unit on the TpT website. It contains group and individual literacy activities and games, writing and handwriting activities, word sorts and matching games, color and black-line books, and grammar activities.

I'm also working on some explicit vocabulary lessons. My first is almost finished and goes with a fun book called "Clara Caterpillar" by Pamela Duncan Edwards. It will also have some writing activities and games to help children connect with and retain use of the words.

So, what are you interested in seeing?

First purchase and rating! Woo hoo!!

I made my first sale on the Teachers pay Teachers website this week!! I also had my first review for the freebie I have there as well. This sweet teacher gave me 4 out of 4 stars :).

My plan is to upload another freebie (hopefully today). I'm also working on my next commissioned reading unit and plan to have it uploaded by Friday morning at the latest!

On a sad note, my oldest daughter left her phone on the bus yesterday...please join me in praying that the person who took it does the right thing and turns it in!

Have a FABULOUS Wednesday!!
~Kristy

Math Apples

Just uploaded a math unit for Pre-K / K! It has a pre and post assessment, activity sheets, a matching game, an original book, and writing activity sheets. I hope you like it! Be sure to check it out on TpT and give me a rating :)  Thanks, Kristy

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Apples-Counting-unit-889539

Flowers unit available

Just uploaded my first "paid" unit onto the Teachers pay Teachers website. It's a Kindergarten unit that goes with the Reading Street literacy program, "Flowers", Unit 2, Week 1. Let me know what you think!  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/RS-Unit-2-Week-1-Flowers-880467

TpT account is LIVE!!

My Teachers pay Teachers account is now live and has it's first freebie listed :).  Please go and give me a review!! Don't forget to follow me as well :)

My online store is "AppleJacks". Don't wait - go today!! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Applejackstr 

Welcome!!

First post on my new blog! I am very excited to be offering quality educational resources to teachers in the Tuscaloosa community and world-wide through Teachers pay Teachers!

Graphic design is a hobby-turned-obsession for me :)  I love creating activities, worksheets, games, assessments, plan books, bulletin-board letters, and MORE to help teachers in the classroom.

As I am just getting started, please visit regularly to see what's new. I do not have a large "pre-made" menu right now, but I can easily and quickly provide commissioned work.

Don't hesitate to email, text, or call me today!
Best regards,
Kristy Jacks, M.A.
(205) 887-1419
applejacksTR@gmail.com