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A Teeny Tiny Teacher

Choices and Numbers and a Sydney Story

How’d you like that extra hour of sleep?

Mmmmm.  Goooooood.
I was on Facebook earlier and a lot of my friends with kids were a little irritated that their offspring didn’t get the memo, and use that extra hour for resting.
Sydney, on the other hand, can’t tell time so she just joins us if we sleep in.
This next story is not the reason for this post, but I just remembered it.
Last weekend, while we were at our Halloween party, my oldest niece (a senior in high school) spent the night at our house because she had to be somewhere early the next morning, and the place she had to be happened to be super close to where we live.  And she is NOT a morning girl.  So she stayed with us. 
Seeing as how we were off to a Halloween shindig because we’re such party animals and would not be home until at least 10:30pm, we left her a key in a secret hiding place.  Gave her the alarm code.  Changed the sheets on the guest bed.  Told her where our Halloween candy stash was located.
And then we wondered (for a just a few seconds, mind you) if Sydney would be okay with my niece coming in.  They know each other.  But my niece doesn’t live here.  And it’s not like we were here to let her in.  
We decided all would be fine.
Here’s what happened to my niece.  We’ll call her Ashley since that’s her name.
Ashley found the key in the super secret hiding place.
But she couldn’t get the door to unlock.  Turns out I’m not the only one in the family with key issues.
In the meantime, Sydney was barking up a storm.  WOOF, WOOF, WOOF!
(Good dog!)
After a few minutes of looking like a criminal, (in our neighbor’s eyes anyways, because they texted us and wanted to know if it was okay if someone broke into our house by way of the front door) Ashley crawled through both doggy doors.  (By the way, that’s how I first told her she should come in.  She wasn’t too keen on it.  I don’t get it because I have had to do it on several occasions.  It’s fine.)
The entire time, Sydney was barking.
When Ashley got inside and came around the corner, Sydney was facing the front door, barking like a perfect watch dog.  On point.  Woof, woof, woof!  It didn’t matter that Ashley was no longer on the front porch.  
(You go, Syd!)
Ashley came up behind her to say hi (Sydney is also hard of hearing, as I’ve mentioned before.  So Ashley had to touch her.) and Sydney FUH-REAKED out.  As I would have — imagine facing the front door because you hear an intruder and then said intruder sneaks up behind you.  People, this is the beginning of a horror movie that I would never watch.
Ashley said Syd jumped, shook like a leaf, and ran upstairs to hide.  She found her in our room, curled up in a ball.
Like mother, like daughter, I always say.
_________________________squirrel___________________
I’m really here to write about my non-existent Math Picture Dictionaries.
Let me tell you — I tried.
But once I started, I felt like I needed to back up.
So what started out as a Math Picture Dictionary turned into more of a . . . well . . . I’m not sure what you’d call it.
Hence, I have a really long title for it.
I’m calling it Numbers 1 – 20 Anchor Charts and Student Books in Color and Black and White You Choose It’s Only Fair.
Or something like that.  You get the gist.
Besides backing up and starting out with number sense, rather than here is a picture of a ruler and a fraction and a number line, I also couldn’t decide on the formats.
So I offered a lot of choices.
(Shrug shoulders.  It’s fine.  I’m fine.  This is all normal, I’m sure.)
Basically, this is what it looks like.  Sort of.  But with more choices.  This is basically the Hometown Buffet of my TpT products.
 Black and white.  For a small student book.
Or to have a book at each table group.
I also have a whole set in color.
Just in case you’re rich and you
go for the extravagant lifestyle.
Anchor charts for around the room.
Or to have in a big book.
Or to put on rings.
I also have a set in black and white.
Just in case you’re thrifty.
Or just in case your husband always
whines about the cost of ink.

Student pages to assess number sense.
Or to use for homework.
Or as a warm up.
Or as a center (my kids are finding the 
matching anchor chart around our room 
and filling in this page).
This one is not offered in color.
It didn’t make the cut.
The Miami Housewives were too important.
I mean, grown men were thrown in a pool and
there was a cat fight, as well.
I’m sure you understand.
If you’re interested, check it out {HERE} or click on any of the sample pages.  And if you’d like one for free, leave me a comment with your email.  I will choose 3 winners by random draw and announce it by . . . oh, let’s say Wednesday.  I’ll choose 3 winners on Wednesday.
As for me, I’m off to do a little blog stalking.  And Pinteresting.  
And PS.  Here is my Melonheadz.
See my watch dog???  ๐Ÿ™‚

Comments

  2. venus says

    Oh, I really like it. Love the dictionaries. My fingers are also crossed. Thank You!

    Venus (venusj9@gmail.com)

  5. Nicky says

    UGH…I just left this very long comment and lost it. Sorry, too tired to retype, the gist of it was that I opened my school e-mail *why did I do that???* and with 27 new e-mails, your post e-mail was the only one I opened. ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. The Ball Babies says

    I would absolutely love to see someone crawl through a doggie door! Pretty sure I would snort/laugh at that! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Anyway, I would love to win this picture dictionary for math – this is something we could really use in room 26!

    You're the best! Your stuff is the best! Your blog is the best! Love it ALL.

    Kris

    kristine.ball@boiseschools.org

  7. Kelley Cirrito says

    My dog would have totally invited her in! He is not a watch dog at all, more like a go with the flow dog!!! I love your math dictionary! Very cute idea!

  13. Amber Grenz says

    I would love to have this. I actually just started creating almost exactly the same thing only I haven't gotten too far. You have saved me a ton of time, Thanks!
    amber.grenz@gmail.com

  14. Mrs. Ryan says

    Oh my gosh! These anchor charts are just what I need! I can't seem to make things look cute enough and these are cute and perfect! I sure hope I'm having a lucky day on Wednesday! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Taryn
    Taryn.Ryan@fairfieldsfuture.org

  24. keysaes says

    I, also, would love to win! You really make me laugh! Thanks!

  26. Heather says

    These look wonderful!! Would love to win a set!

    Heather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)

  27. Amy Howbert says

    Looks like you've been sooo busy! Love the options, teachers are full of them! Nice job, friend!

  28. Lisa says

    Poor Syd! Love your books with the long name.

    Lisa (lisa_sardinha@hotmail.com)

  29. Kristen says

    These would go nicely with my math journals. The kids would love something like that, especially if it was all done for them! ๐Ÿ™‚

    On a different note, we joke that one of my dogs sees zombies outside. She will want to go outside at all hours of the night, but then will scratch (and ruin) my door frame on the front door and push and fight to get in. I feel bad for her that she sees the invisible, but it's kinda funny…or at least that's what I tell myself at 2am when I am up for the 4th time with her!

  36. L. Ott says

    I would love to win a copy. This would tie in very nicely with our number sense unit.
    Linda
    lott@telus.net

  38. Suzy Q says

    The sheer fact that both of you are skinny enough to fit through your dog door cracks me up. (Although we have been known to crawl through our bathroom window growing up…and it is about eye level. (Mine, not yours, probably!) And it is not a big window!

    Your Melonheadz is just as cute as you are!

    tokyoshoes (at) hotmail (dot) com

  41. Donella says

    Awesome product! Love your stories! I too am tiny (well maybe not tiny, but short) and was pushed up a laundry chute many time when I was younger and we locked ourselves out.

    Thanks for all your hard work to make our jobs easier.

    dsherry2011@gmail.com

  42. Giggles and Squeals says

    Hilarious! Poor Ashley may never come again! If that we're my dog he would have left a little present on the floor!!

    Love the anchor charts!! Great job!

  43. Jan says

    Sydney sounds like a sweetheart- and I'm pretty much a cat person. But I do appreciate a good dog story every now and then;-) I seriously *LOVE* your anchor charts and number books and would be honored to win a set!
    Jan
    jcatotti@aol.com

  44. zputty says

    I love the idea of an anchor chart and matching activity sheets! This would be great for some of my first and second graders (resource room)

    Valerie

    zputty@gmail.com

  47. Patty Rutenbar says

    Kristin,
    First, I love your melon head. So cutsiefied and perfect for you.
    Second I felt I sd for Sydney…..poor thing….at least you know you are well protected when your husband is way on trips……sort of….
    Third, your niece must be as tiny as you to be able to fit through the doggie door!
    Fourth, I continue to read your posts. They re the best thing to read while having my breakfast. So much better than reading a cereal box!
    Fifth, this activity looks wonderful. Isn't it fun creating things?

    Patty
    2ndinline.blogspot.com

  48. Michelle Gillen says

    Loved the story about Syd! I've always had the feeling that my dog, if anyone ever "broke in," like Ashley did, would simply roll on her back for a belly rub…

    Love the number book and poster! Those would be perfect for my firsties!!
    Shellbelle76@hotmail.com

    Michelle

  49. Amy says

    Love your blog and your creations! Thanks for adding giggles to our mornings! ๐Ÿ™‚
    The anchor charts are awesome and already on my wishlist for my next TPT shopping spree!

  53. ilovetotchkinder says

    No matter how many emails are in my "in-box" yours is the first one I read… I literally sit here and laugh out loud! I would love to win the math charts/books/thingies… ๐Ÿ™‚ Robin
    ilovetotchkinder@aol.com

  60. MissCoffey says

    My dog is a terrible watch dog… he just wags his tail and rolls over for a belly rub whenever someone comes to the door. The Number Chart-Student book-Anchor chart-pack looks awesome!

    saramyers0@gmail.com

  65. Kristen says

    Love it all, you, your blog, your poor Sydney!!!! This was hysterical!

    Your Melonheadz is perfect!!

  66. Jessica Peterson says

    I love reading your blog! It makes me realize that when I'm banging my head against the wall and wondering for the 100th time, why is it so hard to JUST WALK back to your seat from an activity, that I'm not the only one. Nope, I actually had a kid roll back to his seat today and I didn't even flinch.
    I love first grade ๐Ÿ™‚
    Jessica
    jess_kat04@yahoo.com

  68. mk thompson says

    Love the idea of starting with number sense. It cannot be overdone in the primary grades! This is the first time I've visited your blog; I'll be returning often.

    Mary K Thompson
    mkaythompson@gmail.com

  70. Alana Green says

    I would love this pack! This is actually something I was thinking of making but, hey…you did it for me! ๐Ÿ™‚ (Loved the Halloween story, by the way!)

    alanangreen@yahoo.com

  71. CarolP says

    You know I'd love anything you make ๐Ÿ™‚ I'm using the daily language sheets & loving them! Your Halloween dog story was funny- poor Sydney!
    Carol cpolston3@yahoo.com

  74. paige Williams says

    Your Sydney sounds a lot like my Olive. Except Olive is a cat. And instead of running and hiding, she puffs her tail and stands her ground! A fine watch dog indeed. I would love this! Some of my kiddies really need some extra reinforcement!

    Best,
    Paige

    Paigewilliams1990@gmail.com

  78. Diana says

    Love your Math chart/book and would love to have it. Even if I don't win I will most likely buy it!!! But I love your blog and your watchdog Syd!

  79. Nicki says

    Love your posts. I'm sitting here cracking up and the hubs is like what's so funny? and I'm trying to explain but ah well he doesn't get it! ๐Ÿ™‚ Love your math packet!

    nickithigpen@gmail.com

  80. Amber O. says

    I hope I'm not too late! It's only 5 o'clock your time, so maybe you procrastinated and didn't choose yet! I've been a little MIA from bloggy-land…
    pick me! pick me!
    geteacher@hotmail.com

  83. Katie Knight says

    That was well done. But at this point you know I love a typo, missing word, and an e,x,t,r,a, comma. Have a great long weekend.

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