Quick and Easy Coin Counting Lapbook

Once again, I'm linking up with Third in Hollywood, Sparkling in Second, Peppy Zesty Teacherista, and Teach Create Motivate for the #TpTSellerChallenge. This week's challenge was to Make a Masterpiece, which gave me some MUCH needed motivation to kick my rear into gear and get back to work.
(Side note: Is anybody else in complete summer mode? It has been so hot here that I don't feel like doing much besides chilling in the air conditioner!)
Anyway, here's my latest creation - or masterpiece, if you prefer:

And (just for fun) here's the backstory behind this puppy!
About two months ago, my husband had a business trip to Denver. Having never experienced the midwest, I decided to tag along! On our last morning, we took a tour of the Denver Mint... What a neat experience! I came back with the desire to create a handful of products with a coin theme.
I started by overhauling the coin puzzles and games I uploaded as one of my first products, and then this lapbook seemed like a natural extension. I don't know WHY I took so long to make it, because I am super excited about how cute it is. :) (I'm biased, I know.)
I'm hoping to create some more coin themed products to go with it in coming weeks. I've got a little list going on my desk, but I'd love to hear your ideas! If there is something you'd like to see, leave a comment and let me know!
Enjoy!
(P.S. Happy Independence Day!)

Cupcake Papers & Owl Moon

I'm so excited to be linking up with Life Over C's for a fun post series on Learning with Your Craft Stash! Today, we are discussing cupcake liners, and I have a cute craft to go along with one of my favorite children's books, Owl Moon! Keep scrolling after the photos and directions for more coordinating learning activities!

Follow the picture above to fold your cupcake liner and form the owl's body. Then, trace around a bottle cap and cut out two white circles for eyes. (Get those fine motor skills working!) Add a snip of orange paper for a beak. If you wish, you can use a piece of chalk to decorate your background paper with "stars." 
You can sneak in some math skills with this craft, too! If you create multiple owls, practice skip counting their eyes by twos, and practice addition skills while adding "stars."

Make sure you check out some of these links for more ideas for your study of owls and Owl Moon:
- Preschool Owl Moon printables at Wildflower Ramblings
- Elementary Owl Moon printables at Wildflower Ramblings
- Owl Videos from WatchKnowLearn
- Owl Coloring Page from Dover Publications
- Owl Moon Lesson Plans from Scholastic
- Owl Patterning activity from Classroom Freebies
Don't forget to stop by Life Over C's to find more activities using cupcake liners and other art supplies in her Learning with Your Craft Stash linky!

Great News: Back-to-School eBooks are HERE!

Hi, Friends!
Can you believe that summer is already winding down? It's nearly time to go back to school for most of the United States, and - in some areas - school has already begun! Where did time go?!
Whether you are settling into your school year routine, prepping to begin again in the coming weeks, or squeezing as much fun as you can out of the last few weeks of summer, I have great news! We (the teacher-authors and sellers of TpT) have a special gift for you... Our Back-to-School eBooks! Hooray!
These books are absolutely packed with tips and tricks to add to your teaching toolbox, and lots of little freebies to download and keep handy to spice up your lessons. Check them out below! (You can find my page and paragraph writing freebie in the Grade 3-5 English Language Arts eBook.)
Grades K-2: For All Subjects (Compiled by Deanna Jump)
Grades 3-5: Math and Science (Compiled by Wise Guys)
Grades 3-5: English Language Arts (Compiled by Elementary Solutions)
Grades 6-12: Mathematics (Compiled by All Things Algebra)
Grades 6-12: Science (Compiled by Amy Brown: Science Stuff)
Grades 6-12: English Language Arts (Compiled by Tracee Orman)
Grades 6-12: Social Studies (Compiled by: Michele Luck's Social Studies)
So, which one(s) will you download? Don't forget to leave a comment to let us know what you think! :)

{Freebie!} Colorful Multiplication Flashcards

I recently found myself needing to obtain some multiplication flashcards for a student I tutor.
Originally I thought I'd just buy a set from the dollar store and call it a day, but I realized that such a simple set of flashcards wasn't really worth the $1.06 (when you include tax) and the cost of fuel! My next thought was to get out a set of index cards and a Sharpie. Then I realized that if I spent just a few more minutes on the project, I could type up a super cute set of flashcards, print out two copies (one for said student, and one for me!) AND share them on the blog with YOU! :)
There are a lot of ways you can prep these... You can print them in full color and make them "pop" or you can print them using the grayscale function on your printer to save on ink costs (which is what I do 99% of the time). Then, just cut them apart on the dashed lines. 
Punch holes and use a binder ring to secure them together if desired.
At business card size, these are perfect for keeping in your purse or car... because we all know that as homeschoolers a lot of our schooling happens on-the-go!
Click HERE, or on any of the photos above to download the PDF file.
I hope you enjoy this free resource. Please leave a comment and let me know if you use them, and don't forget to subscribe and check back for future tips and freebies! :)