The title of this should scare you. This might be bad news bears for some of you and your wallets, but I think it's a great idea and there are already teachers who are excited to participate. Introducing..... drum roll......
The Monthly Shopping Cart Linky Party I created this graphic from scratch and it may not be copied and altered in any way. You may only use it for linking back to this linky party. Thanks. | Let me give you a little run down of how this will work. Each month, I will provide a blog post where teachers can link up and share. What will they be sharing Ashley? Free stuff? Crafts? Starbucks Gift cards? Money? Love? No. Well, maybe love. Everyone who links up will write a post sharing only things that they purchased from other people or stores. [Aaaaaah. Gasp. You're requiring teachers spend money to share?] Yes, in a sense. All of us already spend tons of moolah on great resources, so why not share what we got and tell how we use it? I know that most of the things I buy are (a) ones that I can see previews of and (b) products that I read about through others. Also, wouldn't you like to know that a product you've been eyeing on TPT is totally worth it? |
Ok. Rules. If you want to link up it's easy:
So, here's my first post for the Monthly Shopping Cart:
- Write a post featuring at least 3 things that you've purchased (doesn't matter when). They MUST be from other people or a store... not your own stuff. No 'Me Monsters' allowed.
- Tell who or where it's from, why you bought it, and provide links to it if it's possible. Prices are ok, but remember they change. You can put a price range if you want.
- Tell how you use it in class (or your plans for it) and your thoughts on why it's such a great product. Photos are bonus points.
- Grab that little cart image above (Isn't he cute? He just screams 'addict'.) and put it in your post somewhere.
- Link up with me here at The School Supply Addict sometime each month. It will be open from the 1st to the 31st. I'll post the shopping cart in the sidebar so you can easily find the party.
- You're done!
- Check out what other teachers are buying and go shopping!
- Explain to your significant other why your PayPal account is way over budget.
So, here's my first post for the Monthly Shopping Cart:
Gumball Machine Craftivity {$2 range}
 2 are missing in action. I love, love, love this gumball machine from Amy Lemons. You can use it for anything! I first learned about it and saw it on her blog post. I bought it in the Spring and just had to use it by the end of the year with my EFL kiddos. We wound up working it into our animal unit. Each student got a template, we worked on verbal directions to put it together, and they then had to think of 10 animals to put on their gumballs... draw and spell each. They turned out super cute and the kids were obsessed that it was gum. I even brought in gumballs to share at the end of class. When I say that you can use this for anything... you can. Math, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, colors, science, etc. Amy has several great ideas on her TPT listing. The template is large, all black and white, and well designed. You just copy it onto colored paper and voila! You're ready to go. Easy prep work and a fun craftivity. Thanks for a great product Amy! Click to Shop! (on TPT) |   |
Laura Numeroff Author Study {$8 range}
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I am so totally sad that I didn't find Erica Bohrer's Laura Numeroff book study until after I needed it last year! Laura's books are great for my language learners because they're repetitive, predictable, and set a foundation for a ton of different activities.
I found this pack and just had to have it. You can see lots of details and photos in Erica's post.
After I bought it, I spent some time going through it... and then kicked myself for not finding it sooner. I could have used a ton of things with that little trouble-making-mouse. She includes something for each of Laura's books... even the new dog version.
It's 86 pages and includes crafts, writing prompts, ideas, graphic organizers, math activities, sorting, mini word walls (da bomb.), book templates, class book covers, phonics activities, book reviews, and even fact/fiction sorting.
I plan on using the 'If You Give Mouse a Cookie' wen we return to school... and will definitely be whipping out some of Erica's activities this time.
Click to Shop! (on TPT)
I found this pack and just had to have it. You can see lots of details and photos in Erica's post.
After I bought it, I spent some time going through it... and then kicked myself for not finding it sooner. I could have used a ton of things with that little trouble-making-mouse. She includes something for each of Laura's books... even the new dog version.
It's 86 pages and includes crafts, writing prompts, ideas, graphic organizers, math activities, sorting, mini word walls (da bomb.), book templates, class book covers, phonics activities, book reviews, and even fact/fiction sorting.
I plan on using the 'If You Give Mouse a Cookie' wen we return to school... and will definitely be whipping out some of Erica's activities this time.
Click to Shop! (on TPT)
Ice Cream Social {$5 range}
 | Omiword. I am so glad I found this (and got it during Susan's flash sale)! It is perfect for back to school and I'm going to put it to use... ...in exactly three weeks. Yes, I have 3 more weeks of summer. [Insert witch laugh] It's by Susan Moran and is 74 pages of absolutely adorable back to school activities... literacy & math. She did such a great job! I actually found out about this on Katie King's 'Product Swap' post. She and Susan swapped products, so I got to see and read all about it before I clicked 'buy'. You should definitely check it out if you're interested in seeing all the parts of this pack. Thanks Katie... and Susan! Click to Shop! (on TPT) |
Ready to Link up? Write your post, publish it, and link it below!
Note: All submissions that link to a single product, a store, or are clearly just ads will be deleted. This is intended for real teachers to provide feedback on items they've purchased and actually use. Please play fair.
This post was long, but next time we won't need all of the explanations. Have fun feeding your addiction... if you happen to have one like me. :)
