Monday, June 17, 2013

Dollar Store Gems

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One of my summer pasttimes is parusing the Dollar Tree and other bargain stores.  Last week when I was there, I found these some cute cheese/mice and pb/j cutouts.  I knew that I could use them for something so I picked up two sets of each.  I decided to make some centers with them.  To read how I run my centers, click here. Since I have 4 packs of cutouts, I thought of some tricky but valuable skills that I like my students to learn {even if they aren't all CCSS!} and what I came up with was: synonyms, antonyms, compound words, and contractions.

To make these, you just need some coordinating cutouts, some printable labels {Avery 5160}, and access to a laminator!  Print, slap on the labels, laminate, and cut!  Click here to snag the free printable labels.  Click here to snag the free recording sheets.  Don't worry...there are blank versions of the recording sheets {to be used with any cutouts} included as well in case you can't find these little cutouts! Endless center possibilities!


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Megan 
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25 comments:

  1. Creating Teaching InspiringJune 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM

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  2. Creating Teaching InspiringJune 17, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Such a fun idea! Might just have to go to the dollar store and find some cute cut outs!! :)

    Katelin

    Katelin's Kreative Kindergarten

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  3. Journey of a Substitute Teacher (Ms. T)June 17, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    These are so cute! You could uses these for soooo many things, like partners, etc. :)

    Journey Of A Substitute Teacher

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  4. Mrs. ScomaJune 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Super cute :-)

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  5. iamdiamondmomJune 17, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I have these cutouts as well. I used the mice and cheese for my students' names and attached magnets to the back of them. They used them when they were leaving the room so we could see at a glance who was out.
    I just bought the pb and j so now I have a new use for them. Thank you.

    Charlene/Diamond Mom
    Diamond Mom's Treasury

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  6. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas. Many of these items jumped into my basket on one of my visits to the Dollar Store. Now I have great ideas on how to use them
    Thanks

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  7. TamiJune 17, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Thank you! Love the idea! Need to go to Dollar Store now!

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  8. SarahJune 17, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    What I cute idea! Might have to make a run to my dollar store and see if they have them :)

    Sarah
    teachingiscolorful.blogspot.com

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  9. hsamuelsonJune 17, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Too cute...off to Dollar Tree...Thanks for the shares!

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  10. MeganJune 17, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Love this! Thank you!

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  11. StephanieJune 17, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I love the pb/j cut-outs. Such a cute idea. I love the Dollar Tree, I think it's one of the best dollar stores. Thanks for sharing your finds.

    Stephanie
    PolkaDotPalace

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  12. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Great idea!!! I'll look for them next time I'm there. Thank you!!

    Stacy
    Live Love Laugh and Teach!

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  13. Mrs. ReedJune 17, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Cute Megan!

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  14. Melissa WilliamsJune 17, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    These are great ideas! Thanks for the freebie! I'm a follower. Please check out my blog.
    First Grade Frame of Mind

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  15. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Cute ideas! Wish we had a Dollar Tree here. :(

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  16. CupcakeJune 17, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Adorable! Maybe I'll stop at Dollar Tree this week :)
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

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  17. KellyJune 18, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    So cute!! Heading to Hobby Lobby & Target, so now I"ll have to stop at the Dollar Tree...at least it's cheap!! Thanks so much for sharing :)

    Kelly
    First Grade Fairytales

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  18. chickadeeJune 18, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I didn't see them at my Dollar Tree last evening, but did you know that you can order from the Dollar Tree website and have items shipped to the store for free? I am seriously thinking about buying stock in Dollar Tree!! :)

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  19. chickadeeJune 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Ok, now I see that you have to buy large quantities. I guess that would still be helpful if you are going in with your grade level.

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  20. KaSandraJune 18, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    I saw your post and headed for the Dollar Tree immediately. I found the pb & j, but no mice and cheese. Too bad cuz they're super cute. But I did score ketchup/mustard bottles, cookies/milk, and a few others. I might just steal your ideas for them too!
    KaSandra
    http://memoriesmadeinfirst.blogspot.com

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  21. Fern Smith's Classroom IdeasJune 18, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Amazing! These are great!
    ~Fern

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  22. ~DeAnne~June 20, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    How cute of an idea is this! Thanks for sharing!

    ღDeAnne
    First Grade and Fabulous

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  23. bjudgeJuly 1, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I bought a bunch of the cutouts a few weeks ago and have been waiting for an inspiration! Thank you for the great idea (inspiration) :)

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  24. Amy BMarch 30, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Bought mine over spring break!! Thanks again!
    Amy Burton

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  25. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Those are so cute. I am going to make a trip to the dollar store just for those.

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