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Compound Words

Well, hotdog!  

That was my attempt at some compound word humor.

I don’t think it worked.

Shuckydarn.  (sort of a compound word, at least in my vocabulary, and seeing as how I’m pointing out all the compound words that I’m writing, let’s call them CW’s for short throughout {CW} the rest of my post)

Anywho, I just got back from checking out two doggy daycare (CW) facilities because I’m a huge nerd and it seems as if this go around in the fur baby department, I’m going to go overboard (CW!) and above and beyond all pet ownership (CW!) requirements.

It’s just weird having only one dog.  When we had Foster and Sydney as puppies, they played ALL THE TIME.  I don’t even remember really having to keep them occupied because they just played ALL THE TIME and/or I’ve blocked my exhaustion from playing with them ALL THE TIME completely from my memory.  And then when they got older, they just kept each other company.  And they slept while I slept, and dozed when I watched TV, and napped when I blogged, and dreamed when I read a book. When Foster passed, we just had Sydney and she had turned into a grumpy old lady by then, and didn’t want any other fur babies or toddlers or grown ups anywhere near her or her parents.  That’s what she told us, anyway.

But little miss Murphie?  Well . . . she wants to PLAY ALL THE TIME AND NOW I AM A GRUMPY OLD LADY.

So.  I’ll let you know how it goes.  We have a trial run tomorrow.  And before you go on hating me, we would only do doggy daycare (CW) once or twice a week JUST FOR FUN, and not because we are neglectful.  It would just be another way to spoil our little princess.

In the meantime, Murphie and I have been playing and peeing and pooping and chewing and digging so much that it has taken me almost two months to finish and complete my Compound Word Picture Cards.

Yikes.

But thank goodness they’re done.  They are ready just in time because when we get back from break, we will need to become Compound Word Experts because our district believes in assessing my kids on compound words until the very end of time.  And rather than “teach to the test”, we will play games, and find our partners, and fight over cards that each of us need, and tattletale that she is hiding the dog card and that’s not fair, and tattletale that he keeps saying pee when it’s not pee, it’s a vegetable or is it a fruit and I don’t like them anyways, and after all of that, we will complete some follow up activities.

There are four types of printables:  matching, circling, writing, and recording.  There are 12 printables in all.
You can check them out {HERE} at TpT.  They’re on sale now, too.  Because I’m on Spring Break.  And because Tuesday was my nephew’s birthday, yesterday was my dad’s birthday, and today is my aunt’s.  Yep.  That’s as good as reason as any because if you must know, I spent a fortune on cards for those three relatives.  Geesh.  I also had to write inside EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM.
I’ll give 3 packs away if you leave a comment with your email address.  That’s easy enough, right?  I’ll pick randomly and let you know on Saturday!
🙂  I also plan on linking up with Doodlebugs (CW) Teaching’s Five for Friday ON TIME AGAIN.  TWO WEEKS IN A ROW.  I know.
I’m just that good.

Comments

  2. macgal says

    These look great! I think they'd be great for my kindergartners. Thank you for always creating such cute and useful activities!
    irishbook_gal@yahoo.com

  6. Delighted says

    Puppies are definitely a lot of work…and entertaining…and hyper…and irritating…and…well the list could go on an one. Our puppy is driving me crazy will no go past our backdoor to tinkle or poop. It's driving me absolutely crazy!!!

    Your packet looks awesome. 🙂

    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

  7. angie says

    You are so funny! The compound words pack looks great!

  9. Dustin and Whitney says

    I LOVE your blog! It's the best! I look forward to it every time I check my email! :o)

    Whitney

    thescarbroughs0311(at)att(dot)net

  12. Karen F. says

    My kiddos are so very much needing something(CW 😉 ) like this!! Your posts just make my day 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win something of yours!! tommysmom0206@yahoo.com

  13. Sara says

    Cute cute!! We have a 7 month old french bulldog and she NEVER stops moving…. waiting for her to calm down!! 🙂

  19. KinderKapers says

    I was just testing my kiddos on being able to hear the words in compound words (something I thought was super easy…but not as easy as I thought for kinders). So this could really work for after springbreak (CW in my vocabulary).

    Terri
    tizatt@ecsdnv.net
    KinderKapers

  20. sspeller says

    We got a dachshund puppy a few months ago and our lives have not been the same since. I too am exhausted. Love the CW pack! Pick me, pick me!!

    sspeller@verizon.net

  30. Cindy Lusk says

    Puppies are a TON of work! As for doggie daycare our dogs LOVE to go. They get to go a couple of times a month. When we pull in the parking lot they get so excited. If they could jump out the window they would.

    Cindy
    allthingsteachery@gmail.com

  33. Emma Goliff says

    I'd swear you were writing about my class, with the partnering/fighting/tattling/peeing talk! I'd love to win this! Have pity on me–we haven't had Spring Break yet! And won't for another week!!
    Love your blog!!
    emma
    egoliff@earthlink.net

  39. Janine says

    Oh Ms. Teeny you are just too funny! I love the new packet. It is perfect.

    Here's to winning!

    pinksmyink@gmail.com

    faithfulinfirst.blogspot.com

  40. absees123s says

    LOVE this! Would love to win it. Love reading your blog, as you always crack me up! Here's hoping I'm lucky to win…and Lilly, my precious pittie, says hi too!

    absees123s@gmail.com

    Cindi

  42. Raevers says

    Maybe it's just me, but I thought your humor funny 🙂 We just started compounds–and THIS would be awesome! Thanks so much for sharing the opportunity! pcolagal1963@gmail.com

  63. ksadd says

    Awesome! I was just talking with my class the other day about compound words and they had a blast! We spent the rest of the day pointing out CWs throughout(CW) the school and classroom (CW).

    Kayla
    khildman@gmail.com

  65. Kris says

    Hi,
    I have a diva dog that goes to doggy daycare. We love Camp Bow Wow. It is franchise. Very convenient when I travel a take her with me. I love your blog and your pack looks great!

  67. Mrs. Ryan says

    Looks like another great pack! We just played "find your partner" with your rhyming cards. My kids loved it! I'll have to add the CW pack to my wish list….unless of course I'm one of the lucky winners! 😉

    Thanks for the chance!
    Taryn
    Taryn.Ryan@fairfieldsfuture.org

  69. Lili says

    I love everything you have done so far, but I especially love follow your blog. Thanks a lot for the chance to win this wonderful packet!!!!!!

    Lili
    liligarcia_74@hotmail.com

  76. Soul Sister says

    Nice resource! Thanks for helping out the teachers with a gift!

  82. Gina says

    We sent our two to daycare when they were puppies. They loved it and I loved how exhausted they were when they came home. Great socialization too. A tired puppy is a well behaved puppy : )

    ginaguccini@gmail.com

  86. Wendy Arentz says

    You are so creative! Enjoy your Spring Break! 🙂

    ReadWithMeABC (at) yahoo (dot) com

  97. Heidi Butkus says

    Shuckydarn! I think that's my new favorite word!
    Oh, and BTW. (That's a compound abbreviation.) No cheating here! You NEED a second doggie! And this one needs to be a rescue. Or was Murphie a rescue, too?
    Hey, we have two rescued chihuahuas and they play together all the time. They LOVE each other! That is WAY better than doggie day care!!! Take your dog to a rescue group to meet some other dogs and let Murphie pick out a new little sister or brother. 🙂
    Heidi

  98. Karyn says

    I love these! I bet Murphie is going to love going to doggie day care! I've thought about it for my own little pug who is home all day with two cats who sleep the entire day. We haven't done it yet but if Murphie loves it maybe Bugsy will too!

    Your compound word pack looks great!

    Karyn
    Kideducator@comcast.net

  99. Erika says

    We have a doggie daycare in town and I drive by just to watch the dogs frolicking in the window! Fun! Murphie will probably love it.

  101. Tricia says

    You crack me up!! Love hearing about your pup.
    I would love this pack! My kids could use some serious help with compound words!
    oldnavychick4@yahoo.com

  106. Ellen says

    The compound words looks great. Love your blog, you always make me smile!

  107. sara black says

    Great pack! Enjoy your spring break!! I know I am 🙂

  110. Miss Foote says

    Ummm how do you even manage 113 comments on a blog post! You are wonder woman:-)

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