Budding Blogger Linky Party and a Freebie!

It's Friday and Donut Day!  Two of the best things linked into one day!  We are counting down the last twenty-six days of the year with a letter from the alphabet.  Today is "D" day and we are celebrating with Donuts!

I am linking up today with I {heart} recess for her Buddy Bloggers linky party.  This is for bloggers who have under 200 followers.  I am excited to meet new bloggers and introduce myself to people who may not know me!

1. Why did you start blogging?

I was encouraged to start blogging by mom and my teaching partner Jessica from Joy in the Journey.  I had started a TPT store and they thought having a blog would get more exposure of my products.  They also encouraged me to share some of my teaching ideas.  I never thought I would do it, but it has been wonderful since I started!

2. What is your favorite subject to teach and why?
I love teaching science.  I was never a great science student in school, but I always loved the experiments and hands-on learning.  I love exploring the unknown with my students in science and discovering new and exciting things through experiments and hands on learning.
3. Describe your teaching style.
I like to make learning fun.  I like to take my students on an adventure with learning new things.  I feel each child learns differently so I need to make sure I am covering various learning styles to accommodate each student.  I do not mind a loud classroom, if my students are learning in the process.  We have fun!
4. Give three interesting facts about you.
- I went to five different schools from K-8th without moving once!
- I have over 1000 books in my classroom library that belong to me! (I have a slight obsession with books!)
- I have run three half marathons with my best friend Kate.  Two have been the Disney Princess Half Marathon and one was the Chicago Rock and Roll Half Marathon.  I would love to run a Marathon one day, but right now I am not in shape at all to run any long distance!

5. Do you have a TpT store? If yes, post the link.
I do have a TpT store.  It is not very big, but I have a million ideas in my head I am hoping one day to make products for.  Please check me out at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Rose-Loiacono

Here is a freebie for you!

Summer Multiplication

This was lots of fun!  I cannot wait to meet some new friends through this!  I hope you all have a great week-end!

Rosie