New Spelling Pattern Balloons!

A few days ago, I was doing my normal rounds of blog stalking (yes, I'll just come right out and admit it...after all, it's the truth...), when I read Krista's post over at Second Grade Superkids.  She was practicing "r controlled vowels" with cute flower "craftivities"-- where the "ir", "er", and "ur" went on the stems, and the petals were the words that included those spelling patterns!

I used to do very similar activities in the beginning of the year in my classroom (and even commented to Krista that I don't quite remember why I stopped!)  We put our "chunk" in the center of the flowers, though.  It was always so fun, and my kiddos loved it so much! 

Anyways, her whole blog post spurred my mind to remember that I also created a similar "craftivity" to practice spelling patterns-- but instead of flowers, I made my students balloons to write their words on!  Then we'd "tie" them together with the new spelling pattern on the fake paper bow!  Sooooo, you know me...I just HAD to go find my file, spruce it up, and share it with you guys!  Here's a quick "sneak peak" at my new Spelling Pattern Balloons!

AND, you know me (again!), I want to GIVEAWAY 2 FREE copies!!! So, here's the deal:
- The first 2 followers to leave me a comment below, completely answering this question (and following the directions!) will get this activity for FREE!!!

- Leave me a comment telling me what spelling pattern, "chunk", or rule your class was working on this week.  Then, tell me 5 words that could go inside of the spelling balloons!  Finally, tell me your email, and I will send you the activity for FREE if you're one of the first 2 to follow all the directions!!! :)  Easy as pie!

Hope everyone's had a great week!  I can't wait for this weekend, so I can rest, relax, and snag me some great freebies on Sunday!  (And some great deals during the TpT Teacher Appreciation Sale, too!)  Don't forget to stop back by to see all the great details about the Teacher Appreciation Jackpot, this Sunday, May 6!  I know you're probably just as excited as I am!!!  :)

Great Designer and New Word Work

Hey Guys!
Two nights ago, I stumbled upon this amazing designer/creator, Jaimee, through SugarHillco.com. Jaimee creates SUPER cute doodles, clip art, digital scrapbooking supplies, and more!  AND, through today, she's running this fantastic special-- a "Mini-Access Pack".  For $20 you get to choose 15 of her products (most of which can be used for Commercial Use!).  It's an incredible deal, since I'm sure we all know that purchasing "cutesies" out of our own pockets can add up quickly! (To purchase this deal, you must visit SugarHillco.com. Jaimee does have her own website, JustJaimee.com, too, where she has a blog and lots of freebies!) 

I took part in this deal, and actually used some of my new goodies to help put together my new "Wonderful Word Work Pack".  I figured it was time I took a few of my scattered ideas from my classroom and put them all together nicely.  So, I used some charming new products from Jaimee, and I made adorable cards for my chants and cheers (they used to be on laminated, plain notecards!), student activity cards (used to be in a plain binder), and I jazzed up a few worksheets, too!  Take a look:

I can't wait to get them copied (and/or laminated) and in use on Monday! 

I also can't wait to share the love!  So, here's my FREEBIE for the first 5 followers who leave a comment:  Share one awesome Word Work/Spelling activity or trick you use in your own classroom.  I know we'd all love to hear!!!  In return, I will send you one page from my new "Wonderful Word Work Pack"!  On your comment, be sure to let me know if you would like a page of chants/cheers, a page of student activity cards, or one worksheet!  (and don't forget to leave your email, too, so I know where to send it! :) )

Can't wait to hear about your spelling fun!!!