Back to School Series- Part 3 {Share the Wealth Saturday- August 2, 2014}

WAHOO! It is nice to be back on a more regular blogging routine! I am enjoying this Back to School Blog Series and I am enjoying sharing so many fun tips, laughs, ideas, and FREE resources with you. If you are just joining the series, you may want to start HERE, and read Post/Part #1. But you can do that later!

Today's post is all about RESOURCES! Woot! Woot! As a teacher with 6 kids and an amazing wife, I don't want to spend every second working on "school" plans. I want to enjoy time with my family, or reading a book, or working in my yard, or going for a walk, or... (well, you get the idea)!

Back to school is especially stressful for us teachers. We are trying to prepare our rooms so they are inviting and a place where students feel comfortable and ready to learn, we are preparing to share with parents our expectations and plans for the year, and we are trying to get our curriculum ducks all in a row! THAT IS A LOT OF "STUFF"!

I am hoping to take a little stress out of that by hosting one of my well utilized SHARE THE WEALTH SATURDAY Linky Parties! WAHOO! Below you will find TWO different Linkys. The first one, and most useful for you right now, is the FREEBIE LINKY! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING in that linky is free! (If you find a priced item, email me right away and I will delete. Sometimes a contributor adds their resource to the wrong linky section. Total accident, but it happens. :)) I am confident that you are going to find some amazing Back to School resources that will knock your socks off! SCORE!

Part TWO of the linky is all about amazing Teacher-Authors sharing their #1 most wishlisted resource in their Teachers Pay Teachers Shop. With the HUGE Back to School Sale on Monday and Tuesday (August 4th and 5th), you are going to want to FILL YOUR CART! These amazing resources will be anywhere from 10% to 28% off the regular price meaning you will get some great bang for your buck! (Remember to use code BTS14 to get your additional 10% discount on the site!)

So what are you waiting for? Get to clicking, downloading, saving, cart-filling, and most of all, TIME SAVING!

=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=  BACK TO SCHOOL FREEBIES =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=

=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= Most Wish-Listed Resources =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=

Have a great Saturday friends-
I will be back soon with more Back to School Posts!

Share the Wealth: SPRING FLING!

HAPPY SPRING!
     I am so excited that the weather is warming, flowers are starting to grow, and school is nearing its end. To help bring in this fantastic season (even for those of you who forgot what warm is...), I am pleased to bring you a SPRING FLING EVENT where you will find some amazing FREE and PAID resources!

But WAIT!

It get's even better! I have both my Teacher's Pay Teachers AND my Teacher's Notebook shops at 10% off on EVERYTHING! AND, I am having ANOTHER GIVEAWAY on Teacher's Notebook! Check that on out HERE! (Starting 3/22/14)

AND... YUP...STILL MORE!

An amazing GIVEAWAY with some AMAZING PRIZES to make your APRIL even better!

So, don't just sit there- get clicking! WAHOO! (And remember to SCROLL down as there is LOTS to see and GRAB!)

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY BEFORE YOUR FORGET! 

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     10% OFF AT THESE STORES (From 3/22 upto 3/24)



     SPRING FLING FREEBIE RESOURCES!



     SPRING FLING PAID RESOURCES!

Share the Wealth TPT 3 Million Strong LINK-UP

Greeting Friends!
I am excited for the start of the awesome sale! TWO GLORIOUS DAYS (+1 EXTRA DAY from many sellers, like me, Created by MrHughes  (and my wife, the owner of Hughes Doodles!)

Below is a listing of my teaching friends who have a sale going on! Remember to use the PROMO CODE TPT3 at check out to save even EXTRA $$$$$!

Wahoo! So, get to clicking.

Share the Wealth- January 18, 2014

Howdy Wealthers!
I am so happy to bring Share the Wealth back after a short...er...LONG break. There are so many holidays and events coming up that I wanted to find some new activities to use! That is what I love most about Share the Wealth- all the amazing ideas that teacher-authors share so freely! Also, don't miss the link for current giveaways going on at the bottom of this post! Enter a few, win yourself some great prizes!

I want to tell you about an AMAZING resource that you may not know about. Flap-Jack is run by Tabitha Carro and she does some amazing things! One thing that I love is her video share of freebies she does each month. Here is an example:

I think it's great that I can see what they will look like before I download them. Saves me a ton of time. I encourage you to subscribe to her channel so you can be notified of her monthly videos. WAHOO!

And... ON WITH THE SHARING!

Cheers-

Mr. Hughes

January/Winter Freebies 

You may link up to THREE Freebies. They do NOT have to be themed. Anything from MLK Day through "Winter" is great! Please include the grade level! WAHOO!

CURRENT GIVEAWAYS! 

ONE Link Per Giveaway Only & MUST Include an Ending Date!

Share the Wealth- RING IN THE NEW YEAR with FREEBIES and GIVEAWAYS!

Hey friends!

I wanted to get this linky up yesterday, but I have been super ill. But enough of the negative! I am so excited that this linky is going to provide you TONS of ideas for those first few days back after what I hope has been a glorious break for you. :)

Below you will find activities for both the NEW YEAR and beyond! Not only that, you will find a linky for the current giveaways that are being held, in case you want to press your luck and win some amazing goodies! WAHOO! (Scroll down for the giveaways if needed! :)

I will be back on New Year's Eve with a recap of 2013! Here is to a glorious, productive, and engaging 2014!

Cheers-

Mr. Hughes

Ring in the NEW YEAR FREEBIES! 

You may link up to THREE Freebies. They do NOT have to be themed. Anything from New Years through "Winter" is great! Please include the grade level! WAHOO!

CURRENT GIVEAWAYS! 

ONE Link Only & MUST Include an Ending Date!

Cyber Monday Preview + A FREEBIE LINKY!

Greetings My Dear Friends!
I hope that you have been well. It has been quite a while since I last posted and I apologize for that. Life has been crazy (I even bought a new car... WAHOO!) But I did want to have a FREEBIE LINKY because I enjoy sharing with you so much!

I wanted to share some of my top rated resources! Click the picture to see details on purchasing the resource (or to add it to your wish list!)

My Mystery Picture Series have been wildly popular for the last couple of years! With sets that span the entire school year now available, you are SURE to love them too! 

Lower grades LOVE coloring, and these mystery pictures reinforce sight word practice too! With 23 sets (or the MEGA BUNDLE) you can keep the practicing ALL YEAR LONG! WAHOO!

Welcome to the world of Dodecahedrons! These projects are a HUGE hit with teachers and students all around the world! Not only are they engaging to look at, the assignments required to complete all 12 sides require a variety of skills (math, reading, writing, art) and can get even the most stubborn learner to participate. 

Dodecahedrons hold a lot of mystery and fun for students. Not only do they work to complete 12 mini-assignments, they assemble them into an amazing display! This one makes an ornament PERFECT for the tree! So much fun and educational too!

My 13-year old son has discovered the power of digital doodling! He currently has three sets available (one is a FREEBIE). With many more sets ready to be uploaded, prepare to see an amazing line of Hughes Doodles coming your way. This family created line is sure to enhance your teaching resources!

Below you will find TWO different LINKYS!

The first is the FREEBIE linky! All items that are posted there are FREE! What a great way to get a jump start on the holiday planning. There should be items for all grade levels included, and most are marked with the grade level.

The SECOND linky, is a collection of MUST HAVE items from amazing teacher-authors! These are the most wish-listed items in their store (OR, brand-new items you HAVE to check out!). So, after you gather all your great FREE items, load up your wishlist and shopping cart for the HUGE CYBER MONDAY sales that will be going on at MOST teacher resource sites! My Teachers Pay Teachers and Teacher's Notebook shops will be 10% off + you get the site discount of 10% at teacher's pay teachers (Use the code: CYBER at checkout) making it 20% OFF! TOTAL SCORE!

FREEBIES-FREEBIES-FREEBIES-FREEBIES-FREEBIES-FREEBIES-FREEBIES

CYBER MONDAY PREVIEW- CYBER MONDAY PREVIEW- CYBER MONDAY

Remember, THESE items are found in sellers TOP 10 MOST WISH LISTED ITEMS! OR, items that are hot off the presses that sound fabulous! That means that hundreds of teachers are excited to own these resources! Go ahead, add it to YOUR wish list and then use the PROMO Code and sales at each seller's store to get a GREAT CYBER MONDAY deal!

(LINKING UP? Feel free to add up to THREE of your TOP 10 most wish-listed items, AND/OR, new items that is a MUST HAVE!)

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the great FREE items and enjoy HUGE $AVINGS on Monday and Tuesday!

Cheers-
Mr. Hughes

Share the Wealth- Thankful for Good Resources

Greetings Dear Friends,
It has been FAR too long since the last Share the Wealth, and with November being the month of THANKSGIVING, I thought it would be a PERFECT time to share some great FREEBIES based around this glorious time of year!

I hope you will take a few minutes and gather all the great free resources (and then come back later when more have been added!)

Have a most wonderful day and November! WAHOO!

Cheers-
Mr. Hughes

If you would like to join in and share, please do! :)
1) Please limit yourself to TWO resources and add the GRADE LEVELS.
2) Please ensure you link to a resource, NOT A GENERAL site or blog page.
3) Share on at least ONE social media outlet (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)

Share the Wealth Saturday- October 19

Happy Fall My Friends!
It is truly a pleasure to welcome you back to another great Share the Wealth Freebie Linky!

I just love the Fall season- the crisp air, the changing of the leaves, the hint of winter holidays in the air. Sigh... what a great time of year. To help celebrate this great changing of seasons, I have created a few new resources that you might be interested in:

Parts of Speech Mystery Pictures Fall Set 1:
These pictures cover 10+ parts of speech for your kiddos to practice! Click the picture to learn more!

I also just added my Language Arts Daily Dose Weeks 9-12! I created these because my students needed more intense practice with the many grammar concepts covered on high-stakes testing  AND to be better writers and consumers of information. The title says 6th grade, but students in grades 5-7 could easily benefit from this practice! Click the picture to learn more!

and NOW, on with the FREEBIE LINKY PARTY! WAHOO!

LINKUP RULES:

1) Only 2 or less items PLEASE!

2) Only FREE items are allowed

3) You MUST link to a product, not a general site or page

4) Put the ITEM NAME in the NAME box with grade level(s) item is for

5) You are required to SHARE this post. You can blog about it using the logo picture at the top of this post, Tweet it, Pin it, or share it on Facebook. Get the word out so others can join us and get the "goods"!

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

-Mr. Hughes

Just Not Seeing Anything That Grabs Yours Fancy???

Check out the Share the Wealth Pinterest Board where we have pinned nearly ALL the past submissions for Share the Wealth! Click on the picture below to check it out! WAHOO!

FREEBIES on the LOOSE! Share the Wealth Freebie Linky- September 28, 2013

Howdy Friends!

I apologize for being out of the loop. It has been crazy at my house and will get even more so for the next several weeks to even months. Life can do that to the best of us.

I thought I would throw a Share the Wealth Saturday event today to help get us in the spirit for fall! Below, please find (among regular activities) great fall freebies! WAHOO!

Have an amazing Saturday and Weekend. and as always, I am counting on YOU to help SHARE THE WEALTH! Use the social media plug-ins at the end of the post to help let the world know where to find some amazing free resources.

-Happy Fall!

Mr. Hughes

Want to link UP? WONDERFUL!

Please note the following requirements:

1- Only ONE resource per person.

2- FREE resources only!

3- Put your RESOURCE title in the NAME box.

4- SHARE with at least ONE social network: pinterest, facebook, google, or a blog post (use the image at the top of this post.)

Share the Wealth Freebie Linky- September 14, 2013

Howdy friends!
So pleased to welcome you back to my blog and an amazing collection of FREE resources for your browsing pleasure! WAHOO! I hope you will link up and SHARE with your followers and friends. Feel free to use the Share the Wealth graphic above to write a post, pin, tweet, or add your wall.

I hope you have an amazing weekend, and remember to SHARE THE WEALTH!


HEADS UP INFORMATION THAT I THINK YOU WILL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT:

Amazing Offers ALERT!!!  EDUCENTS has 15 amazing deals for $15 OR LESS! My I have TWO Order Up! BUNDLES for $15- WOW! Click on the picture below to see ALL the deals!

Also, don't miss entering this AMAZING giveaway- $80 prizes being given away! WAHOO!
Click HERE to check it out!

-Mr. Hughes

Rules for those wanting to link:
-No PAID items, PERIOD!
-Please link directly to your resource (general links to a site, unrelated page, etc. will be deleted)
-Limit your contributions to 3 or fewer resources..
-PRODUCT title goes in the YOUR NAME box.
-Include the grades you feel best represent your resource. ex. (grades 4-6)

Thanks! These rules make the linky fun, useful, and plentiful! ROCK ON!

Teacher Shout Out- Mrs Poultney's Creations

Howdy!
You may have noticed that I have changed things up a bit. There are lots of reasons, but the top of the list is that I was getting tired of the old format. I wanted to spice it up a bit! So, I hope you enjoy the change. Share the Wealth Saturday Linky Parties are next on my "Spruce Up" list, so be watching for some exciting changes there as well.

Today I wanted to do my first Teacher Shout Out and introduce your to Mrs. Poultney! This Australian blogger, teacher, and creator of amazing resources caught my eye and I wanted to share!

This is what I found on her blog, Mrs. Poultney's Ponderings: "I am a wife, mother of 2 and a teacher. I have been a teacher since 2000 and primarily from Kindergarten to Year 3 (one time all at once). I have taught in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales, (I get around!) and now I am teaching in Australia's most Southern state, Tasmania."

So there you have it! Mrs. Poultney has been teaching as long as I have- 13 years! That's nothing to sneeze at, AND mixed grades brings its own set of challenges! So KUDOS to her for thriving in that setting.

I did find that you can collaborate more with Mrs. Poultney on her Facebook page: Mrs. Poultney's Ponderings as well.

I hope that you will take some time and swing by her blog and facebook page to say hello!

If you are interested in looking at her resources, you can find her on Teachers Pay Teachers. 

Have an amazing Saturday and thanks for stopping by!

-Mr. Hughes

P.S. Don't miss this amazing GIVEAWAY! WAHOO!

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Share the Wealth Themed Linky- August 31, 2013- "Back-to-School Ideas to Boost Your Beginning!"

Welcome Back to Share the Wealth!
I am thrilled this week to bring you a THEMED LINKY! And, of course since we are all heading, or have already returned, to school, some amazing resources are just what we need! WAHOO!

A couple of "FYI" Items that I just HAVE to tell you about before we begin:

-The Grade 6,7,8 Bundle on Educents is ending REALLY SOON! Don't miss out on that amazing deal. Click on the picture below to see more.

-Tools for Schools, an amazing NEW place to get resources (and is part of the ePals family) is offering 10% off ALL resources on that site Click the picture below to check THAT out!

YEA! Now that I have shared those amazing finds, let's get on with the linky party. 

Have an amazing Saturday and weekend-

Cheers!

-Mr. Hughes

Rules to those who want to link up:

-Please add your resource to the CORRECT linky below. Paid items and Freebie Items.

-Showcase items that best fit the Back to School theme

-Please do NOT add more that 2 items in each linky (a total of 4 if you participate in both)

-You MUST select a thumbnail image, or your link will NOT appear.

-Email me OR leave a comment if you run into problems.

FREE BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES

PAID BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES

Share the Wealth Freebie Linky- August 24, 2013

Howdy Friend!
It is time for the sharing of great FREE resources once again! WAHOO!
Before we get to the sharing part, I wanted to let you know of a killer deal that is going to end in the next week or so! I was asked to participate in a bundle with 16 other teacher-authors! I have included my Poetry Unit AND my Book Report Dodecahedron projects in the this bundle! At only $29.99 you are saving almost $200! WOW! My two items alone would cost you $11.50, so this is an amazing offer you may not see again! Click HERE to learn more about this amazing deal.

Are you ready for the FREEBIES??? Me too!

Remember:

• You may link up to THREE FREE items
• You MUST choose a thumbnail picture OR your link will NOT show up!
• Even though it says you should leave a comment on my blog, you are not REQUIRED to do so. However, I do love hearing from you, so please do so if you have a moment. :)

-Have a great weekend,

Mr. Hughes

AND, here we go:

Share the Wealth Teacher-Author Spotlight- Faith Siegrist of Classy Classroom

Here we are, meeting again for a great Saturday adventure. WAHOO! A few reminders and points of information before we begin this great spotlight moment!

• Teacher's Pay Teachers Site Wide MEGA Sale starts Sunday and ends Monday midnight Hawaiian Time. If you are night owl like me, you will wait for the switch to happen at 12am central time and then shop your heart out early... ha ha.
• Teacher's Notebook is running a week long sale that ends tomorrow (Sunday)
• Tools for Schools is an AMAZING new site for buying and selling teacher resources. This site is created and maintained by the awesome ePals corporation. Both are totally worth your time to check out! Click HERE to see what you can be a part of.
• There is an amazing Back to School Blog Hop going on right now with an amazing Teacher's Survival Bundle of goodies. Totally check this one out. Click HERE to join the HOP (After your read about this amazing teacher, of course!) Enter the drawing at the bottom of this post as well.
• And lastly, I was asked to be the lead for the new 6th Grade board on the totally amazing new Teachers on Pinterest Community. Check it out HERE. Or ALL the different grades and topics HERE.

Okay, updates over. 

Let's get this party started and meet FAITH SIEGRIST! Faith hails us from Pennsylvania. When I asked faith for a short bio about herself, this is what she wrote:  "I live in wonderful Lancaster County, Pa with my husband and 9th grade son and 8th grade daughter.  I have been blessed with 13 years classroom teaching.  Most of those years were spent in 5th grade, but recently decided to move to my new class of 3rd graders.  What a great age!! Ironically, I started on TPT because I had been creating "classroom decor" packets for myself and friends of mine who wanted more for their classrooms than what could be found in the stores.  Once of my teacher friends put me onto TPT and the rest they say is history.  I just had my 1 year anniversary on TPT.  Not only do I love creating items for my classroom, but I have been addicted to many other creators on TPT and use a ton of their items in my classroom.  My wishlist grows everyday!!!"

Faith sure sounds like a team mate I would enjoy working with! Each time I meet new teachers and work with them to get information for the spotlight posts, I am always most curious about their resources. Each time I get a file to look at, I can't help but be judgmental. After all, I am a teacher-author too! When I saw the title of Faith's resource, I was immediately drawn to open it. If you ever looked through my store, you will see that I like to create resources that make the kids do more than just answer a question. Many of my resources actually require "constructing" something for the final result, like a dodecahedron. Check THIS OUT:

Now, I realize that I didn't include a TON of pages, but I didn't feel right about showing anything more than this! How cool is that! A biography in a box. The kit is labeled as grades 2-6, but I would say that it is more geared to the younger grades. It does come with a grading rubric, which I this is great. I will say that while super fun and cute, I wouldn't ask a 6th grader to fill this one out. But, it has all the info I need, so it is still useful for me as the teacher. 

The cost of this project is $3.00, which I think is VERY reasonable. I know just how much work ti takes to create and format this buildable resources!

As I was looking over her store, I noticed that she has a Back to School edition as well! It too is $3

I asked Faith to share 9 resources she felt you should check out, I also encouraged her to share some FREE resources. After all, we are a test-drive kind of world. Here are Faith's nine recommendations from her shop:

Teacher-Author Spotlight Top Items to See

1. Spider Round Up~Game~Tens~Hundreds 2. Monkey Theme Open House~~ Back to School 3. Freebie Frog Word Wall Cards

4. Cupcake Fraction Fun 5. Glitter Birthday Packet~ Editable 6. Simile and Metaphor Activity Packet

7. Hollywood Themed Kit~Classroom Ideas~Printables 8. Book Bin Labels ~ Frog Theme~EDITABLE 9. Physical and Chemcial Changes Sort

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Faith's 4.0 vote score tells me that she has quality resources, and 350 other buyers agree! I hope you will take a minute or two and check out what she has to offer your classroom.

You can also collaborate with Faith on her BLOG and on Facebook.

Have a great day and please remember to Share the Wealth by using one of the media button below.

Cheers!

-Mr. Hughes 

Please Note: This was NOT a paid review of this teacher-author. Neither money nor product influenced my opinions or statements about this seller and his/her products. Also, prices, ratings, and changes to products after my review may occur, but I do strive to give the most current and accurate information possible at the time of this posting.

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