Writing Word Wall (Editable)

Newest Product Alert:

We are so excited about this item ...

This is a Word Wall set for individual writing folders/binders that is editable. It has 1st grade words in it, but any grade level can change the words to fit your grade level HFW.
Set includes:
-word wall page with alphabet and words
-page with other important vocabulary
-alphabet chart that matches our big Word Wall cards 
-vowel sounds page
-consonant blend page
-vowel combinations page
-cover pages for folder or binder 

Click: Here to check it out in our store!

If you have any suggestions or comments, you may write us at planethappysmiles@gmail.com.

Remember when you rate a product on TPT, you earn points to buy more products!

Happy Teaching,

Karen & Alison

Helpers ~ Jobs for the Classroom

If you are looking for classroom helper/job cards ... look no further.  We have designed several sets and are adding new themes all the time.  If there is a theme we do not have, please let us know & we will get right to work on it.

Here are the ones for sale at this time & more being added soon:

 Click here to go to our store:  Here

We hope you find something that fits your needs.

Have a Happy School Year!

Karen & Alison

Our Very Organized Binder~

This is the binder we designed for our kiddos to use in kinder.  We loved how organized it was!  Everything had a place.  The top picture is Karen's daughter's name tag~ everything matched our theme.

The first picture is just the binder cover.  We used 1" white binders with clear plastic covers.  They worked so well!  The second picture is where they kept their "Blue Card."  The "Blue Card" only went home on Thursdays.  It was communication between home and school on behavior and academics.  On the other days, if there were items too big for the yellow folder the kiddos could put those items in this pocket.

The third picture, is "All Notes Go Here" clear page protector.  Every note, parent or teacher, went in this sleeve. It was so easy to see any notes.  The fourth picture, is our conduct information & calendar.  We stamped/"stickered" folders daily.  If there was a concern, we had a number code system.  The yellow "Stays At Home" folder is after the conduct information.  The last two photos are of the:  "Reader Bag Goes Here!"  This is where the kids put their reader when they took one home to read.  So NEAT!
We are going to miss this binder.

We hope this might help someone set up their binders for the upcoming school year!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Happy Organizing!

Karen & Alison

CAFE Board

The CAFE board is up and ready for the strategy cards as they are taught.  I am so excited!

You can find all of the posters/strategies/header here 

To make this board I printed, laminated, and added ribbon.  I used plain black 2" ribbon, the polka dots to match the headers in a smaller ribbon, & hot glued them together.   I added Velcro to the ribbon where the cards are going to go & on each strategy card.  That way I can take down any card that needs to be reinforced.

I placed it close to my small group table to reference during group time.  I hope this picture is clear enough ... 

I created the CAFE board in a variety of styles to fit different requests.  If you have another style in mind, feel free to email me & I will do my best to fit your needs.

Here are the following styles:

Bright Polka Dots

Black and White Polka Dots

Zebra

Multicolored Chevron & White

Multicolored Chevron & Black

Black & White Chevron

Garden

I hope you like the set!
Have fun teaching with CAFE!

Happy Teaching,

Alison

More on Alison's Room

I tiptoed into Alison's room and took a few pictures after she left ... shhhhhhhhhhh don't tell her :o)

Here is her Rock n Roll board that will welcome her new 1st Graders.  So Cute!  Click here to get one of your own. 

 Reading center complete ... and so "happy!"

Word Family center is up and ready ... If you love the pocket chart ...

I can tell you it is easy to make your own.  

First, we measured and cut felt rectangles for each pocket to build the houses.  Then, we cut 2 black triangles out of black felt to fit at the top for the roof.  Finally, we hot glued it all together & presto ...

instant station!

We have cards that go into the pockets for the kiddos to manipulate after we have introduced them.

The baskets on the bottom hold a ton more hands-on materials.  Fun station!

 This board is one she found out in the blogging world. I will have to add where she found it another day.  

(It is so much like one I made over 10 years ago that we shared with our kiddos. 

It just has better graphics.  I love this one!)

 I am going to miss language arts!  

At our school we do the 7 Habits.

Here are the cards glued to a ribbon. 

Alison made this set ... Good Job, Alison!

Looks very organized!

She is going back to work in the morning to get more accomplished ... I can't wait to see the magic!
Happy Teaching,
Karen

CAFE in Zebra Print

We have been working hard to create products.  We are so pleased to offer the CAFE headers, posters, & strategy cards in two different styles.

Bright Polka Dots
Zebra

Please stop by our shop & check them out!  We hope you love them. If you purchase a product, please rate us.  We would love to hear from you!
Thanks so much!
Karen & Alison

Monday Made It

Monday Made It

Here is our third week of “Monday Made It!”

Thanks, Tara!

WOW!  We have been so busy!

Today we will feature 3 items we have been working on. All items are available in our TPT store.  If you would like us to modify to fit your decor, please email us and we will get right to work on your item.

We hope you love them!

Project #1:

Teacher Toolbox

These have been floating all over the web so ... we finally took our old tool boxes apart and jumped with both feet into the largest we could find.  It is so cute & very functional.  To make this tool box we really had to plan it out.  Not everything will fit into the drawers ... my hole punch will not fit in the small drawers ... Boo!  So we measured every item before we made the labels.  Our labels will fit exactly edge to edge on the 39 drawer toolbox.  The toolbox is from Home Depot.(There is a black & white polka dot toolbox in our store with the happy faces, too.)  We are working on a 22 drawer for the office at home.   If there is a design you would like us to make for you, do not hesitate to contact us.  We already have some requests, but will knock them out fast!

Click on the picture to go to our store:    

Zebra, Yellow, & Smiley Face Toolbox

Project #2:

CAFE Board

This was a HUGE project for us!  We are very proud of how it turned out.  It has many parts and picture clues on each card so that the children will be able to use it effectively.  Even the non-readers can identify with the picture clues.  Click on the picture & it will take you to our store where you can see more thumbnails and a full description of the product.  We hope you love it!

Project #3:

Helper Cards

Our Helper Cards are one of our TOP sellers!  We are so thrilled that so many people have purchased them.  There are 39 helper cards in the set & we will add any helper requests from you!

Here is a list of helper jobs we currently offer in our packages:  

Line Leader , Door Helper, Light Helper, Caboose, Teacher Helper, Quiet Captain, Calendar Helper, Weather Watcher, USA Flag Holder, Texas Flag Holder, Hand Squirter, Cafeteria Helpers, Trash Helpers, Recess Bin Holders, Computer Helper, Boy/Girl Restroom Monitors, Library Helper, Table Washer, Book Distributor, Pencil Monitor, Cabinet Doors, Graph Grabber, Chair Helper, Photographer, Office Assistant, Date Stamper, Recycler, Paper Collector, Supply Collector, Messenger, Plant Helper, Pet Holder, Table Captains

We have them in 3 different styles, just click on the style to get to the store:

Polka Dot (can change the colors to meet your needs)

Zebra

Smiley Faces/ Happy Faces

Black & White Polka Dot

Rainbow Chevron

Thank you so much for stopping by for another Made It Monday & we hope you love our items.  If you purchase from our store, we would love feedback.

Thanks so much!

Karen & Alison