It's been a long time since I've blogged!! I won't go into details with you all, but I needed to adjust to the loss of my mother.

Well, I'm back, and I'm excited!

I’m excited for two reasons. First, school is out! Second, my friend Vanessa from SavvySchool Counselor, has the release of her book The No More Bullying Book for Kids coming out on June 26^th!  The digital version of this book is available now on Amazon, and pre-orders are being taken for the hard copy.

Y’all, I have seen the book, and I strongly feel it will make an awesome addition to one’s classroom! Filled with situations, helpful tips and advice, The No More Bullying Book for Kids provides practical and logical ways to deal with the important topic of bullying.

To celebrate the release of The No More Bullying Book for Kids, I am offering one hard copy to a lucky reader! Go to my Facebook page, like the post AND in the comment section, name a book that you have used to talk about bullying with your students.

I will end the giveaway at 8:00 PM EST on June 26^th, the release date of the book. The winner will be asked to give an address so the book can be mailed to you.

Take care!

Third Grade Whimsy

TpT Sale and TpT Gift Certificate Giveaway

Get ready for the BEST Year Ever! On August 1st and 2nd, I am having a sale. Items in my store will be discounted 20%. If you use the TpT promo code BestYear at checkout, you can save 28%. Go to my store to see what's available.

Also, the $10 TpT gift certificate giveaway ends today, July 31 at 11:00 PM. I will announce the winner on my Facebook page (the original post) and contact by responding to the comment made on the original post.

Take care!
Third Grade Whimsy

$10 TpT Certificate Giveaway!

I'm done with Summer School, and I have 10 vacation days before I return to work! It's time to kick up my heels and enjoy summer. To celebrate, I'm giving away a $10 TpT certificate.

Interested?? Hop on over to my Facebook page for a chance to win! All you need to do is find/like the post and leave a comment with your favorite thing to do in the summer when you are out of school. This giveaway will end at 11:00 PM, July 31. I will announce the winner on my Facebook page.

Until Next Time!

Third Grade Whimsy

Goodbye/Hello Celebration!

      Goodbye June, and hello July! I hope you all are staying hydrated and cool in this summer heat! In celebration of the end of one month and the beginning of another,  I have just released my End of Year Award Certificates: Non-Editable/Editable, and I'm giving away one copy. Hop on over to my Facebook page for a chance to win this file which consists of 64 certificates! The giveaway will end at 6:00 PM EST today, July 1st. 

Until Next Time!

Third Grade Whimsy

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

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

I won! I won!

Remember when I posted about Rachel Lynette's TpT giveaway to celebrate an awesome milestone? Well, I entered and won! I am so excited to put the $25 gift certificate to use. Rachel has great ideas and products. Check her out!

Minds in Bloom