Sharing Our Blessings 2024: A Thank You Giveaway

Tis the season… to be grateful! 🍂 I’ve linked up with several teacherprenuers in sharing our blessings with all of you. To my fellow educators and blog readers: welcome. Join me on a journey of gratitude as we explore why 2024 has been nothing short of a dream come true and grab a freebie or two (or 24!) as a thank you.

EDITED TO ADD: If you’re reading this on or after November 25, 2024, you can click here for this year’s updated Sharing Our Blessing 2025 blog post!

Last Year’s Prayers = This Year’s Miracles

If you remember last year’s blessings blog post, I announced my pregnancy. This past May, our family grew by two tiny feet when we finally welcomed our baby boy, Gem*, into the world. His arrival wasn’t just the highlight of our summer—it was the miracle we’d been praying for well over the course of a year. Every coo, every smile, and even those middle-of-the-night feedings remind me just how precious life truly is. Gem’s nursery may be Harry Potter-themed (you can see a bit of the Hogwarts mural in the photo below!), but his very being is the real magic that has bewitched our hearts. ⚡ Our family is trying to capture every fleeting moment, wishing there was a way to pause and rewind time! 💙 I mean, where did this two-week-old little potato go?!

The days are long, but the years are oh so short. While I don’t possess Hermione’s magic time turner, I have been gifted time with my son. I feel equally blessed to be fully present for every single moment of Gem’s first year. Taking an extended maternity leave and staying home until next school year (September 2025) has been a decision that fills me with immense gratitude. Watching my sweet son grow, meeting milestones, and discovering the world around him with me as his first teacher is a gift I’ll cherish forever!

To celebrate, our family recently completed a magical adventure—Gem’s very first flight! We traveled from New Jersey down to Sarasota, Florida, for a visit with his Nonnie and Poppa Joe. While I may have been slightly nervous (okay, real talk and super stressed!) about flying with a six-month-old, Gem handled the trip like a champ. The memories we made having fun in the sun live rent free in my mind. Life is good!

Sharing My Blessings With You 💌

As I reflect on this year of abundance, I’m reminded of this incredible community of teachers, parents, and friends who have supported me. Your encouragement, kind words, and love have made this season of life even sweeter. To show my immense gratitude, I want to pay it forward with a small token of thanks!

I’m giving away two time-sensitive resources perfect for your upper elementary classroom in the upcoming winter season:

1. Rounding Whole Numbers: New Year’s Eve Themed Color by Code Activity – Help your third and fourth graders practice rounding whole numbers with these festive, engaging printables. Color by code printables are a fun and stress-free way to ring in the new year while reinforcing math skills.
2. Rounding Decimal Numbers: Winter-Themed QR Task Cards – Perfect for fifth and sixth graders, this activity brings winter wonderland vibes into math practice. These Yeti task cards are ideal for small groups, centers, or even early finishers! There’s so many ways to utilize them in class.

Both resources are an exclusive gift to you as a THANK YOU for being here! To grab these freebies, enter your information in the form below. Once you verify your email address (be sure to check your spam or junk label!), you’ll receive an email with the product links for download.

EDITED TO ADD: If you’re reading this on or after November 25, 2024, sorry – you’ve missed the above-mentioned flash freebies! BUT DON’T GO JUST YET: I do have several other always free teaching resources for you! Sign up for my mailing list below to receive the password:

But Wait, There’s More! A $25 TpT Gift Card Giveaway

Tis the season… to also be giving! I’m hosting a giveaway for a $25 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card in an attempt to make the Thanksgiving season even more special. Consider it a small token of my sincere gratitude for the amazing community of educators who have rallied and supported me on this teacher/mom/entrepreneur journey. Entering is simple; visit the Rafflecopter to complete your entry form. Want bonus entries? Do one of the following:

1. Leave a Comment: Share what you’re thankful for this year in the comments section below.
2. Subscribe: If you haven’t already, sign up for my email list to stay updated on future resources and giveaways!

A random winner will be selected Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The gift card will be sent by email to the lucky recipient to use on Teachers Pay Teachers. Best of luck!

#SharingOurBlessings2024 Blog Hop: A Community of Givers

As educators, we know the importance of collaboration and sharing. That’s why I’m excited to be a part of the “Sharing Our Blessings” blog hop. This wonderful event includes a total of 23 teaching products created by 14 dedicated teacherprenuers, all of whom can be found on this spreadsheet checklist. The combined value of these resources is a true blessing at $94, and they cover a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Be sure to check them all out!

Additionally, the blog hop includes multiple giveaways of $25 Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards totaling $350! These generous gifts will undoubtedly help fellow educators enhance their classroom instruction and positively impact countless students.

EDITED TO ADD: The gift card giveaway is now over! A heartfelt congratulations to library director Rayel S. on winning!

Inlinkz Blog Hop: Explore and Connect

To access these amazing resources and giveaways, please follow the Inlinkz blog hop below. You’ll find a list of participating bloggers and links to their pages. Once there, you can discover their contributions to the “Sharing Our Blessings” event. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore a treasure trove of teaching materials and connect with educators who share the same passion for teaching and giving back. I’m falling deeper and deeper in love with it all this fall! Use the #SharingOurBlessings2024 hashtag on social media to connect with us.

Thanksgiving: A Season of Gratitude and Generosity

This Thanksgiving, I’m reminded how important it is we share our good fortunes with others. Through this blog post, the TpT gift card giveaway, and the “Sharing Our Blessings” blog hop, I hope to give back to the incredible community of educators who have supported me over the years. Thank you for being part of my teacher/mom/entreprenuer journey this year. I hope these resources bring a little joy and wonder to your classroom as we step into a new season of teaching and learning. From my family to yours, may your year ahead be filled with magic, love, and blessings galore. 💖 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!