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St. Nicholas and Advent

I can’t believe that it’s almost time for Advent already.  I’m starting to do my prep for my class and I like to do a simple activity with them to teach them the basic colors of Advent.

The Colors of Advent with St. Nicholas cover art

This year I decided to tie my introduction in with St. Nicholas.  It’s just as simple activity where they’ll each get a little card with the colors of each week and they have to color the card.  I’m giving this to all of you as a FREEbie in hopes that it’ll help introduce Advent into your setting as well.  Also included is a color version in case you just want to pass that out instead.  

sample pages of "The Colors of Advent with St. Nicholas"

The cards really are perfect for any age level or even to pass out in church as an introduction to Advent.  And who doesn’t love St. Nicholas?  I hope that you enjoy and are a help to you.  If you’re interested in these cards, just click to….

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Thanks for reading and see you soon!

 

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Updating

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Hello all!!

I know it’s been forever since I’ve done a blog post.  I feel horrible because when I get busy, this is the first thing that seems to fall aside for me.  I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of you for sticking by me and The Treasured Schoolhouse.  You are the BEST and I know it!!

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This is just basically going to be an update as to what’s going on and what you can expect to be happening around here.  First I’m starting with updating all the freebies that are on the blog.  Many of them haven’t been available for quite some time for various reasons.  I’m going to update them and make them usable again.  I’m not going to work on them in any certain order, but I hope to get to all of them in somewhat of a timely manner.  The exception will be those that are Seuss, Disney, and other characters like those.  I’ve learned a lot over time and I fully understand now that those are in violation and won’t ever be available again.  They were also the first I deactivated when I found out how serious of an issue it is.  We all learn and grow….or we should!!

Next up is The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop.  I’m still getting random orders despite there being no photos or real store front.  I want to work on getting those images back up and make the resources fully available.  The good thing is that other than the “Exclusive” materials, everything can be purchased on the other marketplaces where I sell my resources.

The “Subscriber Only” page will be getting some additions as well.  I’m thinking that this will be a slow process as I really want to get the blog freebies updated.  It’s hard to work on new and old at the same time.  However, there will be some new materials coming to that page and hopefully soon as I truly appreciate all of you who have subscribed and joined my mailing list.

I think that about covers everything.  It’s going to be a long process, but it WILL happen.  If there’s anything that you’ve been wanting and it’s not available, please let me know and I’ll work on those first.  See you next time!!

 

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FREEbies for Teacher Appreciation

As with previous years, many clipartists are offering FREEbies for Teacher Appreciation Week.  It’s just their way of saying “Thank You” for all that you do.  I really feel like they deserve the “Thank You”….and most of them are teachers as well.  There’s so many great clipartist out there and sometimes they just don’t get enough recognition. Goodness knows that I couldn’t do a lot of what I do without their hard work and talent.

Please note that many of these are on #3, so they will probably release something each day.  Others will be just a single freebie or some may be certain days.  I would suggest to check back to see if they update!

Here are the Teacher Appreciation FREEbies that I found this year….

Edu-Clips:  Teacher Appreciation Clipart Freebie here (along with previous) or here (along with previous) May 6-10

Chirp Graphics:  FREE Teacher Appreciation Clip Art Set here

Lovely Jubblies Teach:  Teacher Appreciation Week Freebie here (along with previous)

Ally Riopelle – Coloring Sunshine:  Teacher Appreciation Week Flash Freebie here

Dazzling Clips:  FREE Counting Watermelon Seeds Clip Art here and FREE Lemonade Set Clip Art here

Clever Cat Creations:  Sun Clip Art (FLASH FREEBIE until 11 May 2018) here

Research Based Teaching Tools:  Teacher Appreciation Freebie here

Rainbow Sprinkle Studio – Sasha Mitten:  FLASH FREEBIE {teacher appreciation freebie} here

Whimsy Clips:  Teacher Appreciation Clip Art Freebie here (with 1 to come on Wednesday and Thursday) or here

Creating 4 the Classroom:  FLASH FREEBIE (until 13 May 2019) Grad Worms Clipart here

Artifex:  Teacher Appreciation Clip Art here (along with previous)

Just Go Teach:  Teacher Appreciation Week- Free Set here

Here’s some other Teacher Appreciation FREEbies….

Polka Dots Please:  Teacher Appreciation Labels here and Ready, Set SUMMER Journal here (ONE DAY FREEBIE)

Nicole and Eliceo:  FREE Superhero Teacher Appreciation Posters here

Lindsay Perro:  TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MYSTERY FREEBIE here (I wasn’t able to find others even though this one says Day 3)

Please be sure to leave some love and appreciation for these artists or authors as well.  They deserve it for all that they do in offering such great freebies!  Be sure to leave a rating/comment for each one you get….thanks.

This is my 3rd installment of these Teacher Appreciation FREEbies.  You can find the previous ones here….

2018:  Teacher Appreciation FREEbies

2017:  FREE Clipart for Teacher Appreciation Week

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Oh So Random:  Editable Labels | Avery 2-1/2″ Diameter here and Speech Bubbles here

Lead Joyfully – Gail Boulton:  Thank You Cups/Mugs for Staff Appreciation here

Carolyn’s Creative Classroom Miss Hacker:  FREEBIE Teacher Appreciation Cards here

CrunchyMom:  Polka Dot Borders and More FREEBIE SAMPLER here and Checker Borders and More FREEBIE SAMPLER here

 

One final thing!  Don’t forget to check out my Teacher Appreciation Sale on TpT.  My entire store is on sale for 20% off until 9 May and for today (8 May), you can get an extra 5% off with code GIFT4YOU making it up to 25% off!  You can check out my store, The Treasured Schoolhouse, if you click here.

 

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Christmas for Subscribers

It’s been awhile, but I have a new FREEbie for subscribers!  This one is just on time for the holidays.  It could be used in the classroom in a math center or at home. 

cover with Santa frame and elf for "Christmas Roll & Cover BUMP Game 

This FREEbie is a roll & cover that uses 1 to 3 dice.  For some, the number rolled will be covered, but for others the player will have to add or subtract.  This also makes a fun game of BUMP!

In order to get this FREEbie, you have to subscribe to my blog.  You get a newsletter each time that I have a new blog post and I do a special e-mail from time to time.  I will never spam you, as I don’t like that in my inbox either!  The password for the Subscriber ONLY page is in every newsletter.  If you’d like to subscribe, simply go to the “Home” page or sign-up in the sidebar on the right side.

 

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Summer and Construction Tools FREEbie

Hello my wonderful readers and followers! I know, I’ve been gone for awhile again. I’m probably one of the worst bloggers. I have good intentions and then life happens. The only thing that I now want to do is to TRY to blog more and give you all something to actually read.  Summer is here, so I’m going to put my best foot forward in this challenge!

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I do come back bearing gifts though!  I have a FREEbie printable that you can download for a construction theme in your classroom or at home.  There are 20 word cards featuring construction tools.   This is a “write the room” activity with 3 differentiated writing sheets.  The writing sheets are 2 different styles of lines and 1 with the images of the tools.

Construction Word Wall cover with construction kids and barricade

If you’d like to download this FREEbie, just click on the cover image above.  I hope to see you more often.

Enjoy your summer!

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Teacher Appreciation FREEbies

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Once again this year, many clipartists are offering FREE clipart or other items for Teacher Appreciation Week. We couldn’t create the resources that we do without all the hard work from the artists for the wonderful clipart that they make. Their work is truly amazing!

Teachers are pretty amazing too, no matter where they teach and no matter if they’re in the classroom or at home (or another setting).

This is a free printable available at BitsyCreations.  Alternate version here.

 

Below, you will find a list of the Teacher Appreciation FREEbies that are available.  Some you can only get for a limited time and some will always be free.  There is a variety of items, but most is clipart.  They are showing their appreciation, so be sure to show yours as well by leaving these wonderful people some feedback!

Also, this is the first day, so I’ll be adding to this list.  Many of these sellers also offer something each day of Teacher Appreciation week, so since today is only Monday, be sure to check back at their store to see if they’ve offered anything else.

Here are the Teacher Appreciation Week FREEbies….

Sarah Pecorino Illustrations:  Teacher Appreciation and Dot Dudes Underwater

Jen Hart Designs:  Teacher Appreciation Freebie (includes those previously shared)

Lovely Jubblies Teach:  Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies (includes those previously shared)

Silly O Designs:  teeny token of appreciation

Teaching 4 the Classroom:  Teacher Appreciation Freebie (will be daily and includes those previously shared)

History Gal:  Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies (they disappear May 13!!)

EduClips:  Teacher Appreciation 2018 here (along with those previously shared) or here

Artifex:  Teacher Appreciation 2018 (includes those previously shared)

Whimsy Clips:  Teacher Appreciation Surprise

P4 Clips – Trioriginals:  Teacher Appreciation FREEBIE (includes those previously shared)

Always & Forever:  Teacher Appreciation Freebie!

Illumismart:  FREE Calendar Characters School Days Clip-Art! (temporarily free for Teacher Appreciation Week) and Teacher Appreciation and EOY Cards and Comics Kit!

CrunchyMom:  Teacher Appreciation Clip Art FREEBIE

Little Sprouts Learning:  Teacher Appreciation

I will continue to add to this list until the end of the week as I find new FREEbies available, so be sure to check back.  You can also check out my post from last year, FREE Clipart for Teacher Appreciation Week, to find those resources that might still be available.  If you know of anyone that is offering anything for Teacher Appreciation Week, please let me know because I’d be happy to add them to the list!

 

 

 

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God Made Me….

Last week, my class and my daughter’s class worked on a lesson for creation.  She did a cut and paste worksheet that I made.  Here are some pictures of her kids working on the page and enjoying it!

Coloring….

   

Cut and Paste….

All done!

 

It is read like God gave me ears to listen to his creation and God gave me a heart to love his creation.  So this page covers the 5 senses as used in creation and makes learning about it fun!

If you’re interested in this cut and paste worksheet, that also include the answer key, you can get it by signing up for my newsletter.  It’s an exclusive for subscribers and you’ll receive the password to enter the “For Subscribers” page with your first newsletter.

 

 

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5 Finger Prayer for Subscribers

I know that it’s been awhile, but I have a “Subscriber ONLY” printable that I just uploaded and I’m excited about it. If you don’t already subscribe to the newsletter, you can do so in the right hand column. I don’t like spam either, so you’ll only receive a newsletter when there’s a new blog post.  Each newsletter has the current password to the “For Subscribers” page.   You also have the option to get the additional newsletter when I post new items in the Shop.

This printable is Pope Francis’ 5 Finger Prayer Poster and Worksheet Pack.  It includes 1 poster in color and the on the reverse side, you can print the meaning of the prayer fingers in English or Spanish.  In addition to that, there’s a page that can be used as a poster or print multiple on a page to attach to desk as a reminder.  

Finally, there are 3 worksheets.  These worksheets include cut and paste, label, and matching.  They’ll work for a variety of ages/grades to teach, review, or anything to suit your needs for Pope Francis’ 5 Finger Prayer.

I hope that all subscribers like this freebie, but more so that the kids enjoy it!!

 

 

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Behind the Scenes and Changes

I wanted to give everyone an update on what’s happening around The Treasured Schoolhouse.  I know I keep disappearing, but there’s a lot happening behind the scenes.  Well, and then there’s just life!!

I’ve been trying to make some changes around here that would be good for you and for me.  I want things to be easy for you all to access and for me to make it available to you.  I love being able to get my materials out there and I’ve been feeling a bit restricted in doing that.

First and foremost, I’ve been getting resources uploaded to my Shop.  I’m finally at 50+ items.  I still have a long way to go, but there’s finally a variety in there and now it can continue to grow.  If you haven’t done so yet, please click here to check out the Shop.  Remember, I take requests so if there’s anything that you need, just let me know.

I’ve set up an affiliate program for the Shop.  If you have a blog or site, you can earn money by linking to my Shop.  If you’re interested, just click on the “Shop Affiliates” tab to learn more.  In short, if you link to my shop by posting a text link, logo, or banner on your blog or site, you can earn 25% from every sale made from people clicking on it (if they make a purchase).  What a way to make a little extra money!!  This tab may eventually move, but it’ll always be available, so just look in the page menu for it if you don’t see it immediately.

I’m also trying to trim line the blog a little bit.  I was starting to feel it was cluttered and hard to navigate.  I’ve gotten rid of several things and moved a couple others.  I will continue to work on this so that it’s easier for you to find your way around The Treasured Schoolhouse

I haven’t forgotten about the Subscriber Freebie either.  I just completed it, although it felt like I was never going to get done.  Although I’d love to give you one a month, I know that’s just not going to be possible.  I will offer as many as I can though.  So, keep an eye out for the new Subscriber Freebie to be posted.  Remember, the only way that you can get access to this is by subscribing to the newsletter.  It only comes out when there’s a new blog post, so you won’t be receiving a ton of e-mails!!

Another thing that I’ve done is gone through and made notes of items that were listed in blog posts and added an “Add to Cart” button if it’s listed in the Shop.  If it’s not in the Shop yet, I made a note for myself and added it to my “to do” list to fix up the resource and try to get it listed in the Shop.  That way, you’ll no longer have to look around for those materials.

I’m also trying to work on my social media game.  If you don’t follow The Treasured Schoolhouse on social media, you should!!  I try to fit in a little personal, along with a little work.  I also am working on offering a freebie here or there for followers on social media and that will be the only way to get it….and it’ll be for a limited time.  All my social media icons are in the right hand column, so follow me on one….or all of them….or just your favorite!!

So as you can tell, there has been quite a bit going on behind the scenes.  Not all of it is visible, but it’s a growing process.  I hope that all these changes are things that you will enjoy as you read my blog and visit the Shop.  We can grow and change together!!

 

 

 

 

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FREE Clipart for Teacher Appreciation Week

There’s so many great clipartist out there and sometimes they just don’t get enough recognition. Goodness knows that I couldn’t do a lot of what I do without their hard work and talent.

These clipartists not only help in what we do, but they give back as well. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, there are several that are offering FREE clipart (and more) each day during the week. Most of them are doing it daily, which makes it so much fun to see what’s coming next!!

I’m including a list of all of the ones that I know are doing this for Teacher Appreciation Week.  You’ll notice that most of them are on Wednesday or Day 3, so go back each of the rest of the days this week to see what else they have.  Please leave them some feedback if you download any of their freebies that they’re offering….they deserved it!!

Teacher Appreciation Week free clipart and more….

Trioriginals – Thank You FREEBIE SURPRISE

EduClips – Teacher Appreciation Clip Art Suprise here or here  (You can also see some offered previously here.)

Artifex – Teacher Appreciation Freebie

BKB Resources – Teacher Appreciation Surprise Set

jen hart DESIGN – Teacher Appreciation Freebie (You can see those offered last year as well.)

Lovely Jubblies Teach – Teacher Appreciation Week (You can see those offered last year as well.)

Krista Wallden @ Creative Clips – Teacher Appreciation Freebie (You can see those offered previously as well.)

Ready to Teach Clips – Teacher Appreciation Week – Clipart Set – Surprise

Creating4 the Classroom – Teacher Appreciation Freebie

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Sarah Pecorino Illustrations – Teacher Appreciation

The Owl Teacher – Teacher Appreciation Surprise FREEBIE

Mr. Mault’s Marketplace – Teacher Appreciation FREEBIE

DigiPopShop – Free Glitter Texture and 49 Digital Frames (I follow this seller and they sent out a Note to Followers saying this was free for Teacher Appreciation Week.)

Hadasa Designs – Teacher Appreciation Freebie:  Coloring Book

Reading with Mrs D – Happy Faces Clip Art FREEBIE for Teacher Appreciation Week 2017

 

If you know of any other stores participating in this, please let me know and I’d be happy to add them to the list. Enjoy!!

Oh, and please don’t forget to head over HERE to enter my giveaway for a $10 gift card to TPT.  It ends tonight at midnight, so don’t miss your chance to enter!!

 

 

 

 

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Let’s Celebrate 50!

Sunday is not only a very special day with Easter, but it’s also my birthday. It’s not just any birthday, it’s the big 5-0!! I want you all to celebrate with me and join in getting some great deals.

I want to celebrate in a BIG way, so I’m offering 15% off in all my shops and stores.  I’m also doing this for more than just a day.  It’s going to be 4 long days!!  You can check out my sales at….

The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop (use coupon code:  birthday50)

The Treasured Schoolhouse Store @ Teaschers Pay Teachers

The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop @ Teachers Notebook

The Treasured Schoolhouse Shop @ TES

The Treasured Schoolhouse @ The Ministry Market

The Treasured Schoolhouse Store @ EduCents

The Treasured Schoolhouse @ Etsy

In addition to the sales, I’m going to be offering some specials, like freebies on Sunday (16 April).  You’ll be able to find out about these if you follow my Facebook page.  I might even throw something on Instagram or Twitter!!

I hope that you enjoy this celebration as much as I plan on it!!  

Have a Happy and Blessed Easter!!

 

 

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FREE Catholic Books

Are you looking for some good Catholic books to read??  If so, I found an amazing list of free books.

Most of these traditional Catholic books are available in PDF format and some are audio books.  They even have some in text format or for the Kindle.  There’s also a section of cd’s.

This is an amazing list of books that could teach you something new, refresh your interest, or even change you life.  These are all traditional Catholic books that cover catechism and doctrine, saints, Catholic life, Mary, Latin, Jesus, faith, liturgy, texts, and others.

You can see the books here….

Free Traditional Books Part I

Free Traditional Books Part II

I hope that you can find something to read and enjoy for a long time to come!!

 

 

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