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It’s Time For the TpT Fall Sale!

August 1, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

I’ve heard the year 2020 compared to Jumanji, and I think it sounds pretty accurate. From the global pandemic that’s changed everything to flooding in Asia, murder hornets appearing in the American northwest, civil unrest sweeping the US, the hurricane currently heading towards us here in North Carolina feels like the most normal thing that’s happened in far too long. That doesn’t slow time, however, and back to school season is upon us. That means it’s the perfect time for the TpT Fall Sale!

I know that many of you may still not know exactly what this school year will look like for you. You may start out teaching in person and later have that change, or start out digitally and go back in a few months. Some are working with hybrid models, and many parents have decided to homeschool for the first time instead of facing the uncertainty. Whatever your reality is, it’s always good to save money, and we all are in need of some fresh plans and new ideas to use with our students this year – whomever they are!

TpT Fall Sale 2020

TeachersPayTeachers.com is holding their quarterly sale THIS COMING WEEK on August 4 – 5. That means that you can save up to 25% when you use the code BTS20. Those savings can really add up! There are a ton of new products hitting TpT this week as teacher-authors try to create the products that will help you in your new reality. If you’re new to the site, check it out – there are tons of creative ideas there to engage your students!

Personally, I’m working to refresh a few products and turn as many as possible existing products into digital formats. For the most part, right now that means that you’ll find ELA resources with a digital overlay that you can edit or use as-is with Google apps. All of my products have that option, so you can adapt any of them – and some are already done for you.

I’m working hard to create a for-Google-specific product, too. I’ll share more about that soon! In the meantime, check out these bestselling products from A Nest in the Rocks. They’re sure to add some creative fun to your classroom this fall.

Looking to save even more money? Don’t forget to leave feedback for the products that you’ve already purchased and used! TpT gives credit for feedback left on paid products, and you can use that credit to purchase the new resources you need to make your life easier this fall. You can do this by clicking on the ‘My Purchases’ tab at the top of your page when you’re logged in. Then, under each item, click on the ‘Leave a Review’ hyperlink. It’s that easy!

TpT Sale & Gift Card Giveaway!

February 3, 2020 by Amy 6 Comments

I love being able to turn to TpT to find creative, easy-to-use teaching resources, and it’s even better when you can find a great deal! That’s going to be the case tomorrow, when TpT is running their quarterly sale. TpT sales are great! Many resources are going to be on sale up to 25% off with the code FEBSALE, including everything in my store. This is a great time to stock up on those hard-to-create resources or things to jazz up tired lessons.

Looking for some creative, fun learning resources? Check out these!

TpT Sale — Perfect for keeping your students learning when love and excitement are in the air!

Ready to start making your wish list? Don’t miss this TpT sale – or this chance to win. Enter to win a $10 TpT gift card using the rafflecopter below!

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NEW! A Breakout Learning Experience for “Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game”

July 9, 2019 by Amy 1 Comment

Chris Grabenstein released his new Lemoncello book – Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game – and I couldn’t wait to read it. Hello, it’s a Lemoncello!

Grabenstein continues the fun in the fourth installment of this wacky but educational series. Mr. Lemoncello has created a new Fictionasium behind the shelves in his library, and he’s set up a new escape-style game where three teams will solve challenges in a variety of genre-styled rooms. The first competitor out wins a hosting gig on the Kidzapalooza Network. Of course, Kyle Keely and friends, as well as Charles Chiltington, are all in it to win it. With CGI technology and a Narrative Drive Supercomputer out of control – with a little help from tense competitors – the suspense is high in this one.

Grabenstein built in some really great lessons in this book, as he does in each of the Lemoncello series – but what makes those even better is that it’s entirely reproducible, so you can bring the fun to life at home or in your classroom – minus the CGI, of course.

Introducing: An Escape Room to Accompany Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game.

I had lots of fun putting this one together. Modeled after the challenges in the book, there is a warm-up code, six genre-themed puzzles, and then a final challenge that involves solving three codes of different types. We enjoyed solving these, and the puzzles are harder than they first appear!

I’m adding this to my TpT store so that your students can share in the fun. It includes complete teacher directions and is ready to print and go – no special tools or locks required (though directions to Lemoncello-ize the experience are included for extra fun, should you be so inclined). You’ll only need to print the included pages and provide pencils, and the students will do the rest. While learning about the history of comic books and fairy tales, about Chris Grabenstein’s journey to publication and more, they’ll write creatively, consider other perspectives, think critically, and much more.

You can find this breakout game, and many other creative Lemoncello resources, here.