Why the Dog Logo?

Whose That Dog on My Logo?

You may have wondered why my store and blog logos feature a dog and a dog paw. It started simple. I love dogs, and my granddog Ruby was cuter than me. We bought this fur ball for our son's 18th birthday, and she saw many years with him before passing around 2021. Ruby went to the College of Charleston, where she hung out with frat boys. She learned to burp and fart with the best of them.

She grew old with Daniel and helped ruin his proposal to his now wife (by rolling in something stinky as he was ready to pop the question), and became a big sister to their oldest son. Unfortunately, dogs don't live as long as we'd like them to. 😢

Dog Rescue

In the past few years, I've gotten into dog rescue and have hence grown into my logo. I spend most Wednesday afternoons at Memphis Animal Services attempting to get dogs adopted, fostered, or rescued. I take a lot of dog photos and videos, which get uploaded to social media.

I also spend money I earn on TpT to save dogs through donations. The more pledges a specific dog has, the better its chance of being taken under the wing of a rescue organization, especially dogs with heartworms or other medical needs.

With a pledge, I have promised to send the money to any rescue agency that takes the dog into their organization. The more pledges, the more likely a group will save a dog, so this is important. This is where I financially save most of my fur babies from resources you purchase: Critical Memphis Animals. If you feel inclined, pledge to a dog. If a rescue saves a dog, you will receive a notification about where to send money. If the dog is adopted or euthanized 😢, you will not pay.

So there you have it. If you are a dog lover like me, check out these dog resources. I also have a few more works in progress. 

Logic Puzzle Fun for Back to School or Year Round

If you've never used logic puzzles in your classroom, this is a great time to start! These engaging activities will engage your students as they work alone or in groups to solve these brain teasers. They will love it!

In each puzzle, kids are given a challenge, a grid, and statements to use to figure out a specific scenario. 

How to solve logic puzzles

Here is an example of a basic logic puzzle:

I treat the rows of the grid as ownership. For example, Aundrea owns all of the boxes next to her name; however, ownership is shared with the colors. Blue owns all of the boxes in the column below the word.

Next, I'll point to different boxes and ask, "Who owns this one?" Once the kids understand how the grid works, we move on to the symbols.

I say, "When you make a mistake on a paper, how does your teacher let you know something is wrong?" I am looking for the idea of an /X/ to show incorrect. Once that is understood, I introduce /O/ to show that something is right.

We will then work a puzzle or two together. Here is an example with a basic logic puzzle. I like to start easy, so kids get the idea of how the matrix works.

Practice with Lunch Boxes Logic Puzzle.

Once the kids know how to solve a puzzle, I will move on to a puzzle within their grade level or ability. Multi-grid puzzles work the same as single-grid puzzles, we just complete more puzzles at once. I tell kids to look at other grids they've solved to find answers.

What's New?

Back to Middle School Logic Puzzles

I just posted a new resource on TpT. This back-to-school logic puzzle includes a six-part multi-grid logic elimination puzzle and an enrichment writing prompt to push for higher-level thinking. The topics in these puzzles are great for back to school or any time of year.

Inside this no-prep logic puzzle pack, you'll find:

• 3 logic puzzles
• Enrichment writing prompt on each
• Pre-writing & story prompt page
• Complete answer key
• Printable PDF. file
• Link to Google Slides
• Easel worksheets

Check this new resource out on TpT at:  Back To Middle School Logic Puzzles   

Hurry! This resource is half off now until a day after TpT sends a mailing about it.

Read what teachers, like you, have said about logic puzzles from Catch My Products. 

Kimberley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I used this as a supplement during a GT meeting in the first semester. The students LOVED that this was challenging but still achievable! My admin also loved this for a quick brain game. Thank you!"

Cassie A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Logic puzzles are such a great thing for early finishers, my kids love to hate them, but can't stop until they're solved!"

SCP

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely love your logic puzzles! You are a wizard Harry! Thank you brilliant as usual!"

Thanks for reading!

Joyce

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P.S.  Check out this FREE high school logic puzzle to practice with new puzzle solvers.

Winter Dog and Winter Teaching Resources on TpT

Head below the snowflakes, by Write Lovely,

to see my winter TpT resources and more.

Those who know me, know I love dogs and work trying to save innocents from our high-kill shelter here in Memphis

Two to three weeks ago, I met a beautiful pup named Winter and was determined to save her from euthanization the next day.

We had our annual Christmas adoption event the next weekend, so I wrote to two people at the shelter about fostering her until Saturday and bringing her back for the event, so she'd be saved. Word got that Winter was not safe, so I called. When the shelter told me she was unavailable, I went ballistic. I was frantic, as I inquired, "Is she dead?"

She wasn't euthanized but once they go to the ER for the procedure, they may not be fostered. Once again, I pitched a fit and was connected to someone else who reluctantly agreed to let me foster. They kept telling me she would be back on the urgent list if no one rescued her at the event.

I went to the shelter to sign paperwork and was told she couldn't go home until she was fixed. I would get a phone call. The call never came, so I called them. They hadn't gotten around to neutering her, so she would have to stay at the shelter. That's okay! She was alive.

When I came to the shelter on Saturday, I was alarmed by her not being in her kennel. Turns out, someone had fostered to adopt her! Being a little suspicious, I repeatedly asked, if I was the foster? I was told by multiple people, including the director, that someone else had agreed to foster her.

After the event, I learned that I was indeed the foster, and she had missed the event I'd worked hard to save her for. I explained that I was fostering her until after the event, but they didn't quite get it because other people called me, including someone two weeks later telling me she was fixed and ready to be picked up. I once again explained.

Meanwhile, I contacted a friend who did a great job advertising her situation. I don't know how she survived multiple weeks and was not put back on the euthanization list, but it could be the many people pledging money for a rescue to take her.

The day before I was scheduled to take her on a foster field trip to get strong notes on her for advertising, someone came in and adopted this beautiful girl! I pray she went to a good home because she is a sweet and lovable dog.

If you don't have a dog, please consider heading to your nearest shelter. Dogs are great at calming our stress and giving unconditional love. ❤️

Dog rescue can be both rewarding and heartbreaking! Click here to see dogs at our Memphis Animal Shelter. I also work with transporting dogs to forever homes or rescues, so if you see a dog you want but live out of town, we can work to send you a furrever friend.

I have plenty of resources for all ages, but my newest is two logic puzzles for high school. These are tough and made me sweat!

I have winter resources for all ages.

Littles

Winter Logic Puzzles or Winter Activities for Critical Thinking Skills

$3.25

Winter Brain Teaser or Critical Thinking Activities with Winter Logic Puzzles

$6.94

$9.25

Winter Math Word Problems or Math Worksheets 2nd Grade in Print or Digital

$3.00

Elementary

Winter Activities Logic Puzzles and Sudoku Brain Teaser in Print and Digital

$3.45

Winter Logic Puzzles or Winter Brain Teasers as Printable and Digital Resources

$3.25

Winter Logic Puzzles and Brain Teaser Activities in Print or Digital Worksheets

$3.00

Middles

Winter Short Story with Open Ended Questions for Accountable Talk Discussion

$1.35

Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Snow Leopards

$4.25

Photo Writing Prompts Powerpoint

$3.00

High School

Winter Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, or Brain Games for High School

$2.70

January Logic Puzzle Brain Teaser in Print or Digital Worksheets for High School

$1.37

Winter Logic Puzzle or Winter Brain Teaser for High School

$1.37

Please stop by my store and have a happy new year!

Joyce

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