WIWW: Autumn Faves & Freebie!

Happy Wednesday!

Boy, am I missing Alison's Style Me Challenge!

The Work Your Wear Challenge has been over for a few weeks and my wardrobe-accountability is suffering! My UGG boots are trying to make a comeback. The fall and winter challenges have already been announced...thank goodness! I'm patiently waiting for the magical enrollment email! 

If you want to join me in the fun, please click right here!

If you need more convincing...

I have that scarf! And the jeans and a camel pullover. 

But I don't have those boots...yet!

This is just one sneak peek of the fall outfits!

There's more here. The best part about participating...

many items are already in your closet!  

I started participating in these challenges last spring. I also signed up for Stitch Fix at the same time (it was a desperation move last Spring Break when I was in a huge style rut). I did have to part ways with Stitch Fix :(  I LOVE reading about other bloggers' "fixes" and seeing their cute items, but my monthly fixes didn't work out. The styles and/or fit weren't my style and they were a little too expensive for my teacher salary. I did stick with the Style Me Challenges for three more (& counting) times. I found I could either find the items inexpensively (Old Navy, Target, Ann Taylor Loft) or an alternative in my closet! It's been so much fun and I've relearned how to dress myself again! At the end of each challenge, you receive a printable picture/list of each outfit. Perfect for laminating and putting on a book ring for people like me ;)

So, here's what I've was wearing this week:

Which do you like better?
I wasn't sure about the vest, but I kept it on & received many sweet compliments at school ♥  I just picked up the black ankle boots from DSW & they are super-comfy!

Today I went with a "safer" choice...one of my old no-brainer dresses, Lululemon leggings, and slouchy boots:

The above "Fashion Snap" is linked up with The Pleated Poppy and Tucker Up! They are must-see sites to check out for those who need some fashion inspiration (and help!). 

I also wanted to share some autumn faves and freebies!

My students are busy exploring this in our literacy-focused intervention block this week :)

Please click here to read more!

I wish you could SMELL the sensory bin above...cinnamon and "autumn" scented, yum! The above picture is linked up with 

Miss DeCarbo's Wordless Wednesday :)

Someday (next fall?) I will package A-L-L the sensory play and literature ideas I'm using! It's been truly MAGICAL in unlocking the learning with my students. 

I also discovered a GEM in my old(er) teaching supplies:

BOO for blurry pictures :(

Check out the little apples! I found about SIXTY of them in a Lakeshore math kit! Can you imagine how excited first graders are about these little apples? Especially when they can earn one full minute of play time IF they work hard?!?

We used them with my themed Number Bonds. I just updated this packet to include number bond math mats. Here's another option for the apple mat. You can download this freebie here!

Here's another autumn set that includes more apples and other fall favorites! I picked up acorn and fall leaves "table scatter" to use with this packet :)

Autumn Number Sense

Before I sign off...here's a quick plea for help! 

I just sent out this SOS on my Facebook page:

Bummer, please read "complete" as completed...

it's a bit too early here!

Thank you & have a wonderful Wednesday!