Long Time No Blog!

        Long time no blog!!!!! I won't go into details, but 2016 started out RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING in ways that I did not plan nor imagine! Perseverance is the key, and I'm back! I can't say that I will blog daily or weekly. However, I'm back, and it feels good! (Cue the music.)

        I've just released Editable End of Year Countdown! This file is great for those of you who are still in school and are counting down the days until summer vacation. As part of my "I'm back celebration," I'm giving away two copies. Hop on over to my FaceBook page to enter. The giveaway ends at 12:00 PM EST today, June 23.

Until Next Time!

Third Grade Whimsy

Goodbye 2015! Hello 2016!

        Goodbye 2015! As the year comes to an end, I want to thank you all for the support you have given this year. 2015 has been a year full of new adventures and friendships. I am grateful for all of the experiences I've had this year, and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.

        Hello 2016! I'm looking forward to more adventures in the new year. I hope 2016 finds you full of peace, good health, and happiness! No one knows what lies ahead, but I have a feeling the new year will be RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING!

        I'm also happy to post about my newest two products! In preparation for the return of my students, I created Happy New Year postcards. These are editable so you can personalize with their names. There is also a blank version included so you can add the message of your choice.

        Need more multiplication practice? Try Multiplication Bump! These games are geared toward a certain multiplication fact table and there is a bonus of two games that are a combination of facts.

        Last, some of my blogging friends and I are offering some amazing dollar deals from January 1-4. Search #2016dollardeals on TpT.

 These items in my store will be discounted to $1 during the sale.

• Happy New Year Postcards
• Editable Absent Folders
• Bossy R
• Place Value SCOOT

Until Next Time!

Third Grade Whimsy

Winter Break is here!

Yes! The moment has finally arrived. I am so happy winter break has started!! Are you on winter break or are you still teaching?

Click! Save! Smile!

Click! Save! Smile!

Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support of Third Grade Whimsy. 

The latest, greatest news is the TpT Cyber sale on November 30th and December 1st. Items in my store will be discounted 20%. If you use the promo code SMILE at checkout, TpT will give you an additional 10% off your purchase--giving you up to 28% off my entire store! 

Take care!

TGW

Winner! Winner!

The Fall in Love with Teaching Blog Hop was a blast! I know you all got some great tips/advice as you hopped along. Rafflecopter has ended, and it's time to announce the winners! Drum roll please...

Amy M. is the winner of my Editable Absent Folder Covers and Teacher Absent Folder Covers.

Amanda W. is the winner of the $25 TpT gift certificate, and Leander J. is the winner of the $50 TpT gift certificate. Congratulations to everyone!

Until Next Time,

TGW

Fall In Love With Teaching

Fall In Love with Teaching Blog Hop

Welcome friends to our #thirdgradetribe Fall in Love with Teaching Blog Hop! Fall in love with teaching (or fall in love again) as you hop through 20 blogs to get great tips, giveaways, fun freebies, and have a chance to enter a major giveaway for 2 grand prizes: $50 TpT gift card and a  $25 TpT gift card. In addition, I am also giving away a freebie and doing a Rafflecopter for a product!

My time saving tip is for the inevitable: absent students and an absent YOU. It will happen, and it's great to be prepared for when you or your students are absent. 

#1
My Editable Absent Folder Covers come in a set of 10 black/white covers and 10 color covers. 

Print, glue on a folder or pocket folder, and laminate. When a student is absent, place one of these absent folders on the desk. Throughout the day, place work/papers inside the folder. When the student returns to school, send the absent folder home. The missed work is completed and returned to school in the folder. These covers are editable! Use what I have listed or think of your own message.

#2
To help myself stay organized for the substitute teacher during my absence, I use teacher absent folders.  I have a folder for each day of the week. If I know of my absence in advance, I place my plans and all needed work in the correct folder. These folders can also be used for every day use if you prefer.


#3
I also like for the substitute teacher to give feedback about the day. Use the Substitute Log to find out how the day went. Click on the link above to download your freebie.

Well, that's it for my "absent" tips. In addition to the freebie, I'm giving away an Editable Absent Folder Cover and the Teacher Daily Absent Folder Cover. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Now for the grand prizes. Enter below for a chance to win a $25 TpT card or a $50 TpTcard! Good luck !!!!!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The next blogger is Kim over at Elementary Antics! Click on the button below to hop to her site and find more ways to fall in love with teaching.

Happy Fall!

TGW

Tomorrow is the BIG day!

Tomorrow is the BIG day! 20 bloggers (including myself) are offering great tips, fabulous giveaways, and fun freebies! We're also offering a grand prize giveaway of a $50 TpT gift card and a $25 TpT gift card! Come back tomorrow at 8:00 AM for your adventure to begin!

Take care!

TGW