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SUNDAY KICKOFF – PERFECT PIGSKIN FREEBIE

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Okay, so I am absolutely beside myself that today is the first full Sunday of pigskin action.  The pizza dude is on speed dial, the beverages are chillin’ in the fridge, and I have my fantasy schedules locked in (more about this later)!  

My madness doesn’t stop here.  And, you are probably already thinking I am nuts-o!!  Wait for it.  Wait for it . . . I am runnin’ with a fantastic football theme in class for the next two weeks.  From reading centers and math games to PE relays and craftivities, good old Room 13 will drenched in pigskin and teamwork. I am all about creating a crew of kiddos that functions as a “we” right off the bat and football has proven to be a perfect outlet for this.

We officially kicked off the theme on Friday with a little help from our friends (otherwise known as our fabulous 7th grade buddies).  They came up the hill and helped us create our newest class number line . . . football-style.  

As you can see, the kids designed football helmets!  This has been a crowd pleaser for years, and this collection of sweet kiddos was just as delighted with the project (hooray)!  
We jump started the whole craftivity with a HUGE discussion on teamwork and ways in which our class functions as a team.  The student generated responses were recorded on an anchor chart that will be posted throughout this unit (will snag a pic next time . . . I totally spaced it on Friday).  Then, our big buddies came up the hill to help us with our first football project – Line ‘Em Up.  Not only did they solidify our teamwork talk, but they also served as a perfect new number line for our classy-class (complete with number words)!  

I absolutely love my new window display.  We are all so different, but we still roll as a team.  I am in the process of making a cool sign for that little hole down in the corner . . . it’ll be perfect.  
Interested in trying this helmet craft in your class?  Check out my latest addition to TPT (it also comes with a math center follow up ditty too).  This puppy is free.  Yes, that’s right folks.  FREE!
Wanna roll with the whole football theme??  Well, I have you covered here too. I made this packet during the summer πŸ™‚  It’s packed with activities ranging from reading and math centers to teamwork tunes and craftivities.  
Speaking of football, a bunch of bloggers got together to create a fantasy NFL league.  Yes siree . . . an all girl league . . . full of the sweetest of the sweet.  Just check out our cool crew . . .  

      

      

        

      
Thank you so much for visiting sweet friends.  I will see you sooner rather than later with a little somthin’ – somethin’.  

Comments

    • teacherideafactory says

      Whoop . . . whoop . . . will let that one slide Ms. Tessa πŸ™‚ I have no problem taking down friends on Sundays . . . hehehehehe. I shouldn't be talkin' smack yet. In the past it has often preceded an ugly and rather embarrassing defeat.

    • teacherideafactory says

      So I have Manning and Tamme rolling in my other fantasy league and the Steelers D in this one. I am sorry to say that I will be screamin' for both sides tonight. Thanks for taking the time to write Kate!

    • teacherideafactory says

      Hehehehe . . . we have Red Zone on Dish. It takes it to a whole new level. Every touchdown from every game. Yup! They switch from game to game when someone is about to score. It's maddening.

  7. Vickie says

    Now I've got to figure out where to make time tomorrow so we can make the football helmets! Thanks for sharing!!
    Now, I've got to go check my line up one more time to make sure I've got a winner – hubby and I are going to be fighting since I've got the 49rs D and he's got Rodgers!!
    Vickie

  8. Katy says

    I love finding other ladies that do fantasy football! I think I've become obsessed; I have four teams this year! I hope I can keep them all straight! It looks like you have a pretty good team. Good luck!

  16. Jenn Long says

    I picked up your Fantastic Football Packet last week and have big plans for that when The Ohio State University plays Michigan (it's a huge game in our neck of the woods)! Your helmet activity is adorable too!
    Thanks for sharing your talents!

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