Teacher Freebies for October

Welcome to my monthly round up of teacher freebies for October!  On the first day of every month, I'll feature a few of the best teacher freebies that I have found from around the internet.  

I have organized them by grade level, but you might want to check the other grades for overlap or if you need to differentiate for your students!

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Teacher freebies for October (Pre-K - K)

Pumpkin Sink or Float Graph

Graphing activities are so important for math learning!  I love this Pumpkin Sink or Float activity from Paula's Primary Classroom that features graphing and science in a fun pumpkin themed activity!

Spider Sight Word Poem

Your students will love using their sight word knowledge to complete the poem The Itsy Bitsy Spider with this fun freebie from Khrys Greco.   

October Number Sense Freebie

Help your students practice counting and number recognition with this fun October number sense freebie from Natasha's Crafts - Crafty Teacher Link.

Teacher freebies for October (1 - 2)

Halloween Color by Number Addition Facts Freebie

This adorable Frankenstein color by number worksheet is a great way for your students to practice their addition facts!  It is a sample of my Halloween Color by Number Addition Facts set which has 8 worksheets in total and is differentiated to reach all levels in your classroom!  

October Writing Prompts

These October writing prompts from the Kinder Kids are perfect for your younger writers with a space for a picture, sentence stems, and success criteria.  

Second Grade October Math  Print and Go

You will love these October themed math worksheets from Rebecca Anderton that cover skills such as skip counting, greater or less than, odd and even numbers, and two-digit addition!

Teacher freebies for October (3 - 4)

Halloween Color by Number Multiplication Facts Freebie

I also have this adorable Frankenstein color by number worksheet available for multiplication!  It is a sample of my Halloween Color by Number Multiplication Facts set which has 8 worksheets in total and is differentiated to reach all levels in your classroom! 

Halloween Writing Prompts

I absolutely love these free writing prompts from The Craft of Teaching! I used them with my students a few years ago by first reading The Day the Crayons Quit as a mentor text.  Then I had them write a letter to themselves from the point of view of a pumpkin asking them not to carve them.  They came out so cute!

Here is an example:

Bats Closed Reading Leveled Passage

If you are looking for leveled reading passages for your students, you will love these Bat closed reading passages from 247 Teacher!

Teacher freebies for October (5 - 6)

Spooky Halloween Writing

Your students will have so much fun writing their own Spooky Halloween stories with this freebie from Brain Waves Instruction.

Halloween Decimal Place Value Sort

If your students need practice with decimal place value, you will love this place value sort from Jennifer Findley! It comes with both a paper and digital version.

Halloween Games for Idioms

Idioms are always tricky for students, but this activity from Games 4 Gains makes practicing so much fun!

Teacher freebies for October (not grade specific)

Halloween Party Parent Letter  

If you plan on having a Halloween party in your classroom, this editable parent letter makes it super easy for you! 

Halloween Coloring Pages Freebie

If you are looking for a quiet activity for your Halloween party, these Halloween Coloring Pages from Rainbow Sprinkle Studio - Sasha Mitten are perfect!

Helpful Tools We Love For Printable Activities

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Looking for More Teacher Freebies?

You can find more freebies in these blog posts:

January Freebies for Teachers

December Freebies for Teachers

November Freebies for Teachers

I also have more freebies available at my Teachers pay Teachers store here.

Before you go, don't forget to enter our current giveaways!

Halloween Figurative Language Color By Number

I am always looking for ways to make practicing figurative language more fun. My kids are always begging to do color by number activities, so what better way than to combine the two with these fun Figurative Language Color by Number worksheets with a Halloween theme!

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Types of Figurative Language Covered

This fun color by number activity is a great way for students to review and reinforce forms of figurative language including similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.  

Figurative Language Coloring Sheets

In this activity, students will review the terms with twelve Halloween-themed sentences featuring similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.  

Students will use these answers to color fun Halloween-themed pictures including a witch, a pumpkin and a cat, and a haunted house.

These Halloween Figurative Language Color By Number Worksheets can be used as:

          * a literacy station or literacy center

          * for review work

          * for fast finisher work

          * time fillers

          * sub plans

          * Halloween fun

In this resource, you will receive:

1. The Figurative Language Questions & Color by Number Activity

2.  Answer Key

What other teachers like you have said about this resource:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Clara R. said, "My students loved using this resource! I printed the different designs and have them choose their favorite, they got engaged with the figurative language and they wrap up the topic with a better understanding. Great resource, especially for spooky season!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Renee D. said, "This was a great resource and exactly what I needed to complete my Halloweens stations for the weeks leading up to Halloween. This was a fun and engaging way to review figurative language. "

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Renee D. said, "My students LOVED this activity. It was a great review of figurative language and provided a fun activity when we finished. Thank you!"

Your students will love practicing classifying figurative language with this fun "Color by Number" format!

Save even more by purchasing them in this growing bundle!  You save 20% off the resources already included and get the remaining resources to be added for FREE!

Helpful Tools We Love For Color by Number Activities

• Printer I absolutely LOVE my HP Printer that uses Instant Ink! I love it because I can use as much ink as I want for one low cost!  No more running to the store for printer cartridges! Try it out for free here!                                                     
• Crayons While you can use any crayons with these worksheets, my favorites are the twistable crayons!  They color so vibrantly and they last a long time!

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway September 27, 2021

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Using 99 Math to Practice Math Skills

If you have been a blog reader for just about any amount of time now, you probably realize that I love finding new ways for my students to practice their math facts!

A few years ago, I found a website called 99 Math that helps do just that!

This is a sponsored post by 99 Math. All reviews and opinions expressed in the post are my own.

What is 99 Math?

99 Math is an interactive website where students can play math games either individually or as a class. It's not just math facts practice, there are over 1,000 math topics for grades 1- 6 that you can choose from.  You just need to select your grade, and the topics come up.  Below is a screen shot of just some of the 4th grade standards.

How do you play 99 Math?

Students use their own devices to join 99 Math and enter the game code that you as the teacher receive when you set up a game. 

After entering the game, students are asked to enter a name.  They can just use their first name or even enter a fake name (just make sure you ask them to let you know what those fake names are so you can keep track of their progress.

How can 99 Math help me keep track of student progress?

Once your class has played the first game, you will receive a report with all of the students' progress as a whole.  As you can see in the screenshot below, it tells you how many questions each student was able to answer, and their accuracy.

It also tells you if a student hasn't answered any questions, which could alert you to a problem with their device, or perhaps they had to leave the classroom for some reason during the practice (in this case the office called the student up to go to a dentist appointment).

You can then click on each individual student and see their answers, their strengths, and areas where they can improve which allows you to differentiate for each students' needs.  I love that they give you areas to improve even for students who score 100%.

In the screen shot below, you can see that the student chose to use their student number instead of their name.  I love that students can remain anonymous if they want.

You can also see how the report shows which answers the students gave, so you can analyze their errors. In the example above, the student correctly answered 6 X 9 = 54 in one of the earlier problems, but then incorrectly solved 6 X 9 = 5.  I can tell that the student most likely knows this fact, but was typing in their answer too quickly.

Instead of practicing the fact, we might want to have a discussion about accuracy and making sure they type in the correct answer.

You and your students can keep track of their progress the more you use the program. This has been super motivating for both myself and my students!

How much does 99 Math cost?

One of the best things about 99 Math is that it is FREE!  Yes, free!  You can't beat that!

Have you tried 99 Math yet?  I'd love to hear any of your thoughts or questions!

More Resources For Turning Math Fact Struggles into Success

Struggling with helping your students conquer those tricky math facts? I've been there too, and I totally get it. But here's the good news – I've got some exciting tools that can turn the tables for you and your students. My "Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program" and my super fun "Math Fact Color by Number Sets" are here to save the day! 🌟

Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program 🚀

If you're looking for a structured and engaging way to boost math fact fluency in your classroom, look no further! My "Kicking It Math Fact Fluency Program" is a game-changer. It's like the secret sauce to building strong math fact foundations. 🍔💥

This program is designed to make math facts not just manageable but also loads of fun for your students. With a series of innovative strategies, practice sheets, and games, it's a surefire way to kick those math facts into high gear. You can find all the details here!

Math Fact Color by Number Sets 🎨

Who said math practice has to be dull? My Math Fact Color by Number Sets are here to prove that learning can be colorful and entertaining. 🌈

With these sets, your students can immerse themselves in a world of math fact fun, while also improving their accuracy and speed. These color by number activities are not only educational but also a feast for the eyes. 🎉

To check out the entire range and pick the sets that fit your needs, head over here!

Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway September 20, 2021

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Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway September 13, 2021

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Teacher Giveaway! Monthly $100 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway - September 2021

Teacher Giveaway!

I am teaming up with some of my favorite Teachers pay Teachers friends to bring you another giveaway for teachers!

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Prize: $100 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Giveaway Organized by: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher)

Co-hosts:   An Apple for the Teacher, Mrs. Wennings Clasroom, 

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