Songs With Numbers

It's Monday, which means time for "Musical Monday Moves Me." I've been moved from the Teachers Pay Teachers conference. I have strong NUMBERS of new bundles out, so here are songs with numbers . . . after all that is the theme.

When I think of songs with numbers, I immediately hum Three Dog Night's, "One is the Loneliest Number." This is true. It takes a community to raise a child and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the TpT seller's community last week!

It's fun to revisit the sixties. We used to call these people "long-haired hippy freaks," but actually, they are way cooler than the bands today! Also, I love seeing sexy young men with man buns.

When teaching fractions, one way to explain them to the kids is to call them broken numbers. Furthermore, the prefix "fract" means broken or cracked. If you break your arm, the doctors may refer to it as a "fracture." "Fracking" means getting oil or gas from a rock. I guess they must break stones to get something out of it. So why the talk about fractions? Because I just finished a new Fraction Bundle, and it is selling for 50% off, for today only!

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And now, for a number song involving fractions. 

When it comes to educational topics, you can find anything on Youtube. This may be a little off topic, but it is MY #1 favorite educational song from way back when, so it must pass. Here it is! Enjoy.

I'm a Teacher: If You're a Teacher, Read on.

I am a teacher, and here are my thoughts about teaching after attending a TpT conference.

I just attended this year's TpT conference in Nashville. It was a lot of fun, educational, and above all else, I made great friends from all over the place! I even met someone from my same city.

I'm in the middle between a friend who lives in my town and one who came from Australia!

A large part of the message was to blog. I taught in public school for thirty years and have yet to offer one piece of advice to beginner teachers. Sorta. I know two years ago at the Orlando conference they asked me what I would tell new teachers, and I yelled, "RUN!" If you didn't listen to your mother, who had spent a life time teaching and told you not to, you're stuck. After all, many of us get bitten by the teaching bug, and there is no getting out.

I Got Stuck Being a Teacher.

I was in college, I had an argument with a professor after I told him I was changing my major out of teaching.      

No I did not punch him. Who do you think I am?

He said, "You're going to be a teacher."

I said, "I am not."

He told me I could go on to the School of Journalism, but I'd be back because he knew a teacher when he saw one.

I later crawled back to him to tell him I was going to be a teacher, only to get an, "I know."

So Now, You Are a Teacher.

Here's what you gotta know. Get on the Teachers Pay Teachers site because it has a lot of great materials on it. . . many for free. If your administrator is not on board, so sorry. My school is connected with TpT for Schools. If I see something I like, I click a button. If my admin likes it, too, she buys it for me. It doesn't get any easier than that, so tell you principal about TpT for Schools.

Teaching Advice:

Finally, thirty years and you want advice. Here you go. I don't care how many balls are on the upper elementary or middle school (if you STILL have recess) playground. The word is singular. The boys need to grab their "ball" when it's

time to come inside.

Have a great day, teacher, and don't forget to Catch My Products!

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I’m almost giving away my 

Writing with Transition Words

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Meet Benny!

We got a new puppy, and here is a song just for him!

Elton John sings about our "Benny and the Pets."

What a face!

I think the cuteness is a safety feature to keep him alive after he does his puppy antics -- chewing, pooping in the house -- he thinks I'm his chew toy!

But after he creates havoc, he falls asleep.

Who doesn't love a puppy?

#MMMM Crossover Songs

Taylor Swift started out as a country singer but has written many amazing rock 'n roll hits! Here she is with "You Belong With Me."

I recently learned that Jeff Goldblum is about to release his first jazz album, which means he has crossover from actor to musician. Here is a musical clip of his. Be on the lookout for his new release.

Wordless Wednesday Wedding #breaktheglassner

My son got married over the weekend and if you type in the hashtag #breaktheglassner, you may see more photos. My daughter-in-law's maiden name was Glassner, but Daniel broke the name when he smashed the glass under his foot . . . technically before when they signed the Tennessee Marriage License. Either way, we are happy to have our new daughter-in-law.

Songs About Remembering or Forgetting

How ironic to have a theme of remembering and forgetting since I keep forgetting to post! I'm in Nashville for a quick trip, so it's not surprising that the blog would be forgotten. First up, Simple Minds, "Don't Forget About Me" with scenes from The Breakfast Club.

Next up, do you remember September? Earth, Wind & Fire sing September during a scene at Night of the Museum. I love movies!

Finally, this is not music, but it's pretty fun!

Music From the Young

I've been amazed with how many young artist have made it to singing stardom. These kids are good! I've played their songs on the blog before, but each have several hits to share. First up is Shawn Menedez playing "Stitches". I love the song, but I have to admit, the video is goofy. I mean, who is hitting the kid? Ghost attacks!

Last week, I played a George Ezra song and yes, he does not look like his voice sounds! Before seeing the artist, I pictured an old man. This is my favorite of his songs. "Budapest."

Finally, here's a different kind of young. Enjoy "Old Man" by Neil Young.

Chance to win $10 at TpT AND Sale!

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#MMMM JPL & TpT SALE

This week's musical challenge is to post a song for each letter of our name. Since my first name is Joyce, here is Bruno Mars with "Just the Way You Are."

Also, starting Tuesday, Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale. 

With the promo code:

thankyou18 you can get an additional 5% off of my 20% off products!

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And here is a product that starts with a 'J' and is 20% off + 5% with 

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My daughter's Jewish clip art is on sale!

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My middle initial is 'P' for Paull. That was my maiden name. Here is Ed Sheeran with "Perfect."

On sale and starting with the letter 'P' is Poetry Writing.

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Finally, to represent my surname, Lansky, I'm posting George Ezra's song, "Listen to the Man."

In my store, I have A LOT of logic which will all be on sale for the TpT Teacher's Appreciation.

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MMMM Daniel & Sarah

This week is a freebie, so I decided to post my son and his bride-to-be along with some songs for them.

Recognize the beautiful lady in the middle. That's Ruby. She's gotten a little more grey, but she's still the dog of my logo. She was also a part of Daniel's proposal to Sarah. Ie., they had to go wash her immediately after Daniel asked Sarah to marry him because she rolled in something disgusting. Here are the Kaiser Chiefs with "Ruby"!

Next up, is Shawn Menedez, "There's Nothing Holding Me Back". Did you know that this talented singer is only 19? My son is much older than that, which is good since he's getting married. 

Finally, I will end this post with a chicken singing. Don't ask. LOL!

#SPRINGSAVINGS at TpT!

Hey, peeps! I've joined with a group of fabulous sellers to present a 50% off sale at Teachers Pay Teachers. Just go to Teachers Pay Teachers and search the hashtag #SPRINGSAVINGS.

Starting tonight, sellers will each mark one or two products at 1/2 off! You must move quickly because this sale will end Sunday night.

Catch My Products will feature two products at 50% off with the group and a 10% off sale for other products in my store, so hurry.

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Wordless Wednesday Reads

What's on your bookshelf?