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PIGSKIN, HOT DOGS, & TOUCHDOWNS . . . OH MY!

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Hip . . . hip . . . HOORAY!  I finally finished my football packet.  I neglected my poor sweet hubs most of last night to wrap it all up and post it.  The poor boy was cleaning the floors and wipin’ down the kitchen all by his lonesome.  I’d like to say it was all part of my master plan . . . finish unit and avoid cleaning, but  I was so in the zone I didn’t even realize what he was doing!  Goodness me.  I did keep my promise though.  We finally sat down TOGETHER to watch Restaurant Impossible at 11:30 (thank goodness for DVR – it was a good one). I must say that there’s nothin’ like a little quality time.  Well, uh . . . after you get that packet uploaded 🙂

Ultimately, this packet helps me live my obsession for pigskin in all aspects of my life.  I get so jacked up during the start of football season that this theme is a very “easy sell” in my room.  

I have run with this mini-unit for three years now and boys and girls alike really tend to dig these activities (some crafts are pictured above).  In addition to letting some serious football fever into my classroom, it also has been the perfect way to teach the idea of teamwork to my new crew of kiddos.  
I had it all pretty in my photo collage program and hit the wrong button . . . grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
So, now it’s a sloppy mess.  I just couldn’t face building another one from scratch.
But . . . maybe this fits the JAM-PACKED idea??
I designed this puppy to work in 1-2 grade classrooms and it’s jam-packed (see my sloppy photo above).  It also comes with a fun little teamwork tune from Ron Brown’s Intelli-Tunes.  Surprised?  (Um, thank you dad!)  Hehehe . . . check out the sample below.   


Click PLAY to start the sample and PAUSE to stop. 

Boy, after reading all of my mumbo jumbo, you deserve a treat.  How about a little football-flavored freebie on this fine Thursday?  
CLICK HERE to snag this math game!
NO shoulder pads are required for this one 🙂 
If you teach older kiddos, I came across the coolest sports packet from Teaching in Room 6.  It’s all about setting goals and it has a fun football- themed ditty in it.  Be sure to check it out!!
     
Almost out of here today . . . but I’ve got a quick shout out before I jet.  Have you seen Katie King’s sweet classroom decor sets??  They are to die for.  And, guess who got hooked up with her very own set this morning?  It pays to have sweet and wonderful friends in high places!  Be sure to check out Katie’s blog for all of her latest and greatest room design ideas.  It’s inspiring 🙂
That’s it folks.  I will catch ya again soon.  Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me today.  I hope it’s a great one 🙂

Comments

  2. Gladys says

    LOVED it! Thanks so much…it does pay to have awesome friends in high places! {wink, wink}

    Gladys
    teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com

  3. S. Simpson says

    Your football pack looks AMAZING!!!!! I am a big college football nut (GO GATORS) so this will be great for Fall. Thanks for sharing the preview even if it's a "sloppy mess". I'm off to check out Katie's decor set. . .I have a feeling my TPT wishlist is going to be getting bigger.
    ✰ Stacy

    Simpson Superstars

    • teacherideafactory says

      Thanks for swinging on in Stacy. I love college football too – my Saturdays and Sundays are always filled in the fall. It's an addiction of mine for sure. GO DUCKS!!!!!!

  4. Stephanie says

    I think I may have to get this, wrap it, and GIFT IT to my bestie (who happens to teach 2nd grade across the hall) as a back to school gift!! She bleeds football too! I really should get the two of you together some time 🙂

    ❤ -Stephanie
    Falling Into First

  6. Lisa R. says

    Your football pack looks so awesome!! This would be perfect for the fall! I love me some football & this will tie in important skills also!! I saw Katie's pack earlier & it's awesome too. So many talented bloggers out there… I love it! I'm adding your pack to my wishlist!! 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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