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Halloween Linky & Spelling Freebie

25 September 2012 - 20 comments

Like a lot of people I LOVE the fall, but I especially love Halloween. My birthday is the day before (darn, I missed by less than 4 hours), and all my birthday parties had a Halloween theme. So of course I have to join the Halloween Book Linky hosted by First Grade Found Me (link below).

I have tons of Halloween books but these two are my favourites.

The Runaway Pumpkin


This is a rhyming book about a HUGE pumpkin that wreaks havoc on a family farm. The kids love it 'cause they're always worried (or are they hoping) that one of the animals will get squished :)

The Pumpkin Blanket

This is THE most beautiful, tender story about a little girl who grows out of her very special baby blanket.


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Click the image to join the linky.



Before you go I have two Halloween freebies. My kids love playing sight word tic tac toe to practice their words. Instead of using x's and o's they use a sight word. Each player has a different word. When they play a new game they pick a new word.

I'm going to laminate mine so that I don't waste paper:)


Two Halloween books and a tic tac toe spelling game freebie. Perfect for first grade!

Click on the image to grab the pdf file.

Happy September!

PS: This post contains affiliate links at NO cost to you:)


   
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20 comments

  1. Sandi Purdell-Lewis25 September 2012 at 21:25

    The Runaway Pumpkin is one of my favourite Halloween read alouds - the language and rhythm is just so fun!

    sandi
    rubberboots and elf shoes

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  2. Erin {pughs' news}25 September 2012 at 22:29

    Both those books are new to me! Going to put a hold on them now. Thanks!

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  3. Corinna25 September 2012 at 22:31

    I haven't read these, I need to add them to my list! I love Halloween too:) Does that mean you are a Scorpio? I have a few good friends that have Halloween B-Days:)

    Aloha,
    Corinna
    Surfin' Through Second

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  4. Nicole Heinlein25 September 2012 at 23:04

    Thanks for sharing these books, they look great! I just became your 500th follower! Looking forward to more great posts :)
    Nicole
    Teaching With Style

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    1. Barbara26 September 2012 at 06:41

      Whoo hoo!! Thank you. I've been waiting all summer for 500. I feel like I should give you a lucky prize or something -- ha ha;)

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  5. Traci26 September 2012 at 21:05

    I haven't heard of either of the books.... gonna have to go check them out!

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  6. A Teacher Without a Class27 September 2012 at 13:46

    Love the Runaway pumpkin--I can't wait to read the next book. I don't know what my daughter is going to do when her favorite pink blanket falls apart!

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  7. Barbara27 September 2012 at 17:37

    Love the Pumpkin Blanket . . . SUCH a beautiful story!

    Happy Autumn from TX (where it still feels like summer.....),

    Barbara

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  8. Chrissy27 September 2012 at 19:52

    Thanks so much for linking up, Barb! The Pumpkin Blanket sounds like a very touching story. And I always enjoy the Runaway Pumpkin. Thanks for the cute sight word freebie. My students will enjoy it. I think we'll do it tomorrow. I was looking for something different to break up our routine. Take care!
    Chrissy
    First Grade Found Me

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    1. Barbara27 September 2012 at 22:41

      You're welcome, Chrissy. This is a fun linky!

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  9. Inspired in Second27 September 2012 at 23:00

    Hi Barbara,
    I just wanted to stop by to say thank you for sending Jeff some birthday wishes! You're so thoughtful.
    - Amanda
    Inspired in Second

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  10. Lori28 September 2012 at 14:21

    Two more books that sound great! Thanks for sharing them with us. Now I have more books to buy!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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  11. Sandi5 November 2016 at 13:45

    I love The Run Away Pumpkin - it is so fun to read aloud. The Pumpkin Blanket is new to me - thanks for the introduction.

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    1. Barbara5 November 2016 at 14:57

      Yeah, it's one of my favourites, too.

      Be sure to look for The Pumpkin Blanket. I know you'll love it! It's a very gentle story with beautiful art:)

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