tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26648465692657611462023-11-16T06:20:30.531-06:00The Juggling Teacherbrought to you by Mrs. LaBelle and her KindersSusie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-10564801334069079752018-11-26T12:55:00.000-06:002018-11-26T12:55:41.024-06:00Cyber Monday Great Amazon Deals for Gift Giving<img height="320" src="https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/46831089_339848206844344_1020022447530835968_n.png?_nc_cat=100&_nc_eui2=AeGfr9c6VUg91RDgomaKJrIXRa_BvUL12rq75eAYaidprI4TXZ0icPhIttfxSzfAVf9I-vRZ6gSENR3Z2gGIR1-3csToXCl4NEoIa2zwra9slA&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=36c1bcca3b6e363dc51f8e4e26706f49&oe=5C6E7094" width="320" /><br />
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I recently became an Amazon Associate since well, I LOVE to shop and why not earn a little extra for my habit LOL. Plus I decided to use the proceeds to benefit the children of District 6 in Zion! Here are some ideas to help you check off those gift-giving lists on this SNOWY SNOW DAY - Cyber Monday!!<br />
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First up COFFEE - you need a good, strong cupa' to get through this blizzardy day in northern Illinois <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074B1453S/ref=as_li_tl..." target="new">AdairChef Grab N' Go Personal Coffee Maker</a>
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I was fortunate enough to be on the launch team for this book. If you have a mama, daughter, aunt, friend who is a mother this is a must-have gift this season. Even though I've been a mama for almost 30 years, within the first few pages I felt the tears coming. Rachel brings all the feels of being a Mom
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These blue-light glasses are becoming a must-have for me after dark on any of my devices ~ Kindle, iPad, laptop etc ... they really reduce the glare and the tired eyes syndrome <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ7KBV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BQ7KBV4&linkCode=as2&tag=susielabelle-20&linkId=daeab3106398f128bdb8d0c7e68d61f1">GAMMA RAY 003 UV Glare Protection Amber Tinted Computer Readers Glasses Anti Harmful Blue Rays in Shatterproof Memory Flex Frame - +0.00 Magnification</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=susielabelle-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00BQ7KBV4" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
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Favorite Skincare products Hands Down ~ I buy when it's price/slashed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NDAB03K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00NDAB03K&linkCode=as2&tag=susielabelle-20&linkId=855154a5adafab7ccf8009069706b7a3">Colleen Rothschild Beauty Radiant Cleansing Balm, 3.30 Ounce</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=susielabelle-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00NDAB03K" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
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Yummy PJ's for Christmas Eve <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07965L1VW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07965L1VW&linkCode=as2&tag=susielabelle-20&linkId=4acc0c0effccedee95e647d139cc625b">Simple Joys by Carter's Boys' 3-Piece Snug-Fit Cotton Christmas Pajama Set, Red/White Stripe/Santa, 24M</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=susielabelle-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B07965L1VW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
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And for the Techies you {{{heart}}} <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0117RGG8E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0117RGG8E&linkCode=as2&tag=susielabelle-20&linkId=343caec387fcee933c5007b3e19a0680">Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II Black</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=susielabelle-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0117RGG8E" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
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Add Alexa to ANY room <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0792KTHKJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0792KTHKJ&linkCode=as2&tag=susielabelle-20&linkId=453d9972393ac0e90c483cf3c7aa7cba">All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=susielabelle-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0792KTHKJ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
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My favorite hand-held vacuum cleaner ~ easy to carry around a multi-level home A SUPER deal!! <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P9Z36T8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00P9Z36T8&linkCode=as2&tag=susielabelle-20&linkId=d10cc7ad38f545314549e1a565a5b832">Shark Rocket Corded Ultra-Light Hand Vacuum for Carpet with TruePet Mini Motorized Brush and 15-foot Power Cord (HV292), Maroon</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=susielabelle-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00P9Z36T8" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
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Digital Picture Frames bring INSTANT smiles <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSGY7ZJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06XSGY7ZJ&linkCode=as2&tag=susielabelle-20&linkId=6c1a7521bfb890a3d1507ac4c25bac6c">NIX Advance Digital Picture Frame, with HD Video, Hu Motion Sensor and USB/SD Card Playback - X10H</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=susielabelle-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B06XSGY7ZJ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
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That's all for now! Gotta go grab some Lightning Flash Steals myself!
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Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-68995546245653462522016-06-11T11:04:00.002-05:002016-06-11T11:04:35.722-05:00To Be or NOT To Be ... that is the question :)So, I'm thinking of resurrecting this ole blog ... it is so sorely neglected .. and I'm wondering just how many of you would be interested in reading it<br />
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Here are some of the topics I've juggled around writing about ~<br />
Bucket Lists of Things to do with Teen Kiddos<br />
How I Single-Handledly followed Mrs. Wills Kindergarten for a year straight and duplicated each one of her weeks of lesson plans for my own Kinders<br />
Spiritual Fitness<br />
Fashion over 50<br />
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Comment and let me know what you think!!<br />
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Happy Summer!!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-6005288527825968982013-11-12T22:32:00.001-06:002013-11-12T22:32:19.316-06:00Tablescape Alert {Thanksgiving}It's that time of year ~ my favorite holiday!! THANKSGIVING!! I was styling a birthday party a couple weeks ago and was reminded of one of my favorite party stylists, Amanda Parker at <a href="http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/">Amanda's Parties To Go</a>. She has been my inspiration for several parties including this Ladies Bunco Get-Together:<br />
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So, what to do this year? I, of course, went to the Mother of all Inspiration ~ Pinterest, and found these Thanksgiving tablescapes:</div>
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Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-22861522852422675112013-02-26T20:55:00.001-06:002013-02-26T20:55:38.541-06:00A Project for a Snowy Day or for an HOUR before your guests are arriving for the Super Bowl ...<br />
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I recently got some PINspiration from Cassie over at <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/07/pantry-party.html">Hi Sugarplum</a>. If you've never gone to her site, YOU MUST, right now!!!<br />
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She is the brilliance behind projects such as these and her house is beautifully decorated "on a budget" :)<br />
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AND her fashion sense is just my style</div>
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AND just look at the way her outfits are inspired ~</div>
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Anyway, on to the reason for this post, I was inspired by Cassie's Pantry Party, a complete overhaul of her pantry! You can see her before & after's <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/07/pantry-party.html">here</a>.</div>
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SO, one snowy weekend right before the Super Bowl I headed to IKEA. I was able to get all of the storage bins, etc there and had previously found the stackable shelf piece at Bed Bath & Beyond. Let me just say that Cassie was absolutely right on when she said that this project was done for UNDER $100!</div>
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Haha ~ GIANT size Cocoa Pebbles, we're real health nuts around here ;) </div>
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And the problem was, I never knew what was lurking back behind everything else and so I would end up with 9 jillion cups of applesauce ...</div>
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And the labels, just some cute scrapbook paper and a fun font on my computer!</div>
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EVERYONE around here has been fairly warned, not a thing put away in the wrong bin or you might get your fingers cut off! This thing is a piece of ART! And I think I've convinced "The Accountant" that the money spent will keep us from over-spending in the future ;) ;)</div>
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What do you think? Need some more organizing inspiration? Head on over to <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/02/organized-bathroom-cabinet.html">Hi Sugarplum</a>!</div>
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Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-79107318564947507632013-01-20T21:51:00.000-06:002013-01-20T21:51:01.726-06:00Saving Sergeant Ryan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was one year ago, on a cold and snowy day, that my Kinders finally got to meet Sergeant Ryan Lehman. After serving in Afghanistan for a year he was FINALLY home! Sergeant Lehman's mom and I had been friends for a long time; in fact I knew Sergeant Lehman when he was a very little boy. Early in the school year, I thought of a way to teach my kiddos how to love and care for someone whom they had never met! So we began learning about Sergeant Ryan and seeing pictures of his day to day life in Arghanistan. One day his mom brought in pictures of the soldiers giving the Afghan children pens and how much joy it gave them to receive such a little, inexpensive item. Another day she brought in some MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) and we had a tasting test. We learned that Sergeant Ryan's favorite was the Beef-a-roni. In fact we had a little Science lesson about how the soldiers "warmed up" their packets of food.<br />
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Then one day we decided to take up a little collection. The Kinders brought in all kinds of colored pens and little "gumball machine" type toys and we sent a package all the way to Afghanistan. We heard in a letter from Sergeant Ryan that the Afghan children had loved their surprises.<br />
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We thought of Sergeant Ryan weekly and his mom would come in to our classroom and give us little updates about how he was doing. And then we heard that he was coming home!!!<br />
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Over Christmas Break I came in and decorated our hallway. It had to be a hero's welcome! We were FINALLY going to meet Sergeant Lehman! <br />
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The morning he came in we could hardly contain our excitement and then THERE HE WAS!<br />
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I can hardly put into words the lessons that were learned by all of us! I saw children with very little material possessions of their own GIVE out of their own hearts. I saw them learn to show love and care to someone who they had never met. I saw them feel compassion for children from another country who they saw as worse off than themselves! And I learned once again that paying it forward is one of the best ways to experience joy in your own heart!</div>
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Sorry this is a little late but I really still wanted to share an activity that I incorporated during December that quickly became the MOST anticipated event of each day! I'm talking about our Classroom Countdown to Christmas. Awhile back, I was reading a post at <a href="http://teachingheart.net/blog/">Teaching Heart</a> (correct me if I'm wrong Colleen but I'm pretty sure I got the idea from you :). Anyway, she shared how each Christmas she would wrap up the holiday books and each night her kids would get to open one up for their before bedtime reading. Well, this got my brain cells cooking and I thought of a way to incorporate a fun advent countdown into my classroom but still keep it "common core happy". So, one night after everyone left to go home, I brought a decorated tree into my classroom, put some twinkly lights on it, plugged it in and wrapped 26 (that's how many kinders I have) holiday books. The next morning you would have thought Santa came but I made them wait till after lunch to know what it was all about. </div>
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The next thing I did was put each of the little darlings names on a cute gift tag and hide them all in a Christmas tin! At read aloud time I would open the tin up, shake it around (add to the suspense) and pull a name. Think of a "naughty and nice list" here! I had TOTAL control over whose name was getting pulled that day [wink, wink]!!</div>
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Whomever's name (is that correct grammar, or is whomever's even a word??) was pulled got to pick a present, unwrap it, sit by me and turn the pages as I read the book!!! WOW was I teacher of the year (in my kiddos eyes) or what?!!</div>
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Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-70669872360443118162013-01-08T05:00:00.000-06:002013-01-08T07:09:15.177-06:00I MADE IT ~ 100 FOLLOWERS :)THANKS to everyone who followed!! I made my goal of <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">100 followers</span></b> before Christmas break was over! Now, as promised I have a beautiful Organizer Tote by 31 to give away!!<br />
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I have two of these and I just love them! They are big enough to hold everything but the kitchen sink and if you're like me that's just about what I lug back and forth to school each day. You can check out even more of their wonderful bags at my consultant, Chris McGurn's website <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/chrismcgurn/">here</a>!<br />
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Spread the word and Get Ready, Get Set, GO!!<br />
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Thanks again everyone! Looking forward to what lies ahead!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-78179039364223233672013-01-07T20:32:00.003-06:002013-01-07T20:32:53.163-06:00Currently ...One of my blogging goals this year was to figure out how to do this <b>cutie-patootie Currently linky thingy</b> that you'll see right here below in just a minute ...and I DID IT! If you haven't been to <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/">Oh Boy 4th Grade's</a> blog yet, YOU MUST check it out! She is seriously funny!!! <br />
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So, here's what I am "Currently" Up To:<br />
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Head on over to <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/">Farley's </a>and you can link up to~<br />
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And now, I'm going to bed early, too many night-owl nights over break and today I'm paying for it!<br />
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Cheers!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-56035378200473628272013-01-03T09:00:00.000-06:002013-01-03T09:00:09.177-06:00and the Liebster Award goes to ... ME :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would sincerely like to thank the following bloggers who nominated me for the Liebster Award (eeeek way back in November) and thank them for their patience in my length of time in responding! Ya'll know how life sometimes gets in the way right? Anyway, thank you to: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.learnwithleah.com/">Learning with Leah</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://teacherstakeout.blogspot.com/">Teacher's Take-Out</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. You cannot “tag back” the other blog, but leave a comment on this post with the URL of your Liebster post so I can learn more about you & see who you nominate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. I have been happily married for 29 years to my college sweetheart, The Accountant! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. I am a "clean" eating enthusiast, although NOT the raw foods kind ~ just healthy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. During late grade school and middle school I memorized 4 whole books of the Bible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11. I am a Christ-follower!! </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OK this is going to be tricky. I'm going to have to try and consolidate the questions I was asked by 4 different nominators. Here goes:</span> </b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Who was your favorite teacher growing up?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Mrs. Jackson, Senior Year English</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>If you could trade places with one person for a day who would it be?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">David Tutera on the set of My Fair Wedding</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>What is your favorite condiment?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Guacamole</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">If you could yell anything from the mountain top what would it be?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.41666603088379px;">The sky is falling!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>Share one of your blogging goals for the new year.</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">I want to have at least 500 followers!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">What is a favorite educational app, youtube video or web resource?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Smartboard Dice</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>Salt or sugar? What do you crave?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Suggah Darlin'</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Favorite Holiday Tradition?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">our family's <a href="http://thejugglingteacher.blogspot.com/2013/01/juggling-my-christmas-trees.html">12 Day Countdown to Christmas</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Camp, Cruise or Roadtrip? What kind of vacation would you pick?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">definitely Cruise but Roadtrip would be a close second</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>What is your favorite classroom tool?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">the paddle ~ lol, no it would have to be my Smartboard</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Who would you like to say "Thank You" to?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Mother Teresa</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>What is your destressor at the end of the week?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.41666603088379px;">Tacos el Norte with my husband, Mariachi Band playing, something frozen in my glass</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">When did you start blogging?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">November of 2012</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Why did you begin blogging?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.41666603088379px;">curiosity</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> really and the intrigue of gaining a following</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">What grades have you taught?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Babies through 7 year olds Kindermusik, PreK, Music for PreK through 6th, and Kindergarten</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">How long have you been teaching?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">about 22 years</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>What is your favorite holiday?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Thanksgiving</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">What is your favorite dessert?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Strawberry Shortcake</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>Do you have any children?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Yep, 4 girls ~ 6th grade, 8th grade, Freshman in College, and Married</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>What is your favorite book?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Firefly Lane</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Are you right or left handed?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">right</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">PC or Apple?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">PC but I REALLY wanna answer Apple :/</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>Desktop, laptop or tablet?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">I guess all 3? I have 2 desktops (home and work) 2 laptops (home and work) and an iPad</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>Where were you born?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Long Beach, CA</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Where are you living now?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">about an hour north of State Street that great Street (hint hint)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><b>What is your favorite subject to teach?</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Science</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 19.41666603088379px;"><b>What is your favorite movie?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Little Women with Winona Ryder or Legends of the Fall</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 19.41666603088379px;"><b>What is your favorite story to read to students?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Junie B Jones anything</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 19.41666603088379px;"><b>What is your TPT link?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">I don't have one ~ YET!!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 19.41666603088379px;"><b>What is your favorite color?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">RED</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 19.41666603088379px;"><b>Do you have any pets?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">one sweet Silky Bichon named Sophie</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 19.41666603088379px;"><b>Favorite source for Clipart.</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.41666603088379px;">DJ Inkers</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">I didn't know what it was until just this minute but Ahead and TubeChop look like 2 that I would love to explore.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">his name was Cory and he taught me a lot about love and how it can change someone</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">right where I am ~ teaching Kindergarten</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Smartboard, 5 iPods, 1 iPad and I'm very thankful!!!</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">5 iPads for my classroom </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">Yes! Bluebird of Happiness and you can see it <a href="http://thejugglingteacher.blogspot.com/2012/12/bluebird-of-happiness-classroom.html">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;">I don't sell anything on TPT ~ YET!</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 19.399999618530273px;"><b>What is your favorite freebie you have found on TPT?</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.433332443237305px;"><a href="http://thejugglingteacher.blogspot.com/2012/11/juke-box-fun.html">The Dr. Jean Juke Box</a> :)</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Uber Cool Blogs I'm Nominating for the Liebster :)</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://carrberrycreations.blogspot.com/">Carrberry Creations</a></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://extraenergeticeducator.blogspot.com/">The Extra Energetic Educator</a></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://techsentfrommyipad.blogspot.com/">Sent From My iPad</a></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://coveredinglitterandglue.blogspot.com/">Covered in Glitter and Glue</a></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://kindergartenfaith.blogspot.com/">Kindergarten Faith</a></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://paytonspreciouskindergarteners.blogspot.com/">Mrs. Payton's Precious Kindergarteners</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://lessonplansandlollipops.blogspot.com/">Lesson Plans and Lollipops</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://kgsuperstars.blogspot.in/">KG Superstars</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://kindergartenlovesme.blogspot.com/">Kindergarten Love</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://thekindercupboard.blogspot.com/">The Kinder Cupboard</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><a href="http://mrsmkinders.blogspot.com/">Mrs. M's Kinders</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial;"><b>11 Questions for you:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Where do you live?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">When did you begin blogging?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">What is one of your blogging goals for the New Year?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Favorite teacher book.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Favorite free-time reading book.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Favorite story book to read to your class.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Favorite movie.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Do you sell on Teachers Pay Teachers and if so what is your link?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Could you share a link to your Pinterest boards?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Favorite Smartboard activity.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Where do you see yourself in 5 years?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">WHEW!! Hope you were able to hang in there and read all the way to the end! I enjoyed sharing a little bit of my corner of the world with you!</span><br />
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Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-6210227885308564572013-01-02T09:00:00.000-06:002013-01-02T09:00:10.206-06:00Juggling My Christmas Trees ...Alright some people think I have a sickness (heck, sometimes I think I have a sickness), but I LOVE Christmas trees, as proven by this incredibly long picture roll
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2013 Family Tree with a touch of Whoville ...
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The Whoville Be Jolly Tree from 2013 ...
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Funky 12 Days of Xmas Tree with Krinkle's Dept 56 ornaments ...
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9 foot Snowmen Tree ...
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Baby Ornaments tree, all done in pink and blue and lacey goodness ...
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Charlie Brown mostly handmade ornaments tree ...
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Clay Pots, Grapevine, and Cardinals ...
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Lovebirds Engagement Tree ...
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Fall Fruits Kitchen Tree ...
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Purple Girl's Bathroom Tree (for lack of a better title)
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Marshall Fields Glass Ornaments tree ...
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Pink & Brown Snowflake Tree ...
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Santa Claus ornament tree ...
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The Molly-doll Tree ...
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The Sadie & Annsley Tree ...
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I call this the Cover Up the Ugly Ceiling Fan Swedish Wreath full of Folksy Farm Animals ...
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and various and SUNDRY other mantles, banisters and front doors over the years!
What can I say, I change my mind a lot! There have been years (before going back to work full-time) when all or most of these trees have been up AT THE SAME TIME (she is crazy)!! But The Accountant just walked in with a new christmasey center piece decor type thing so I don't think he minds!! :/
Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-65911992805934464222013-01-01T11:21:00.002-06:002013-01-01T11:29:33.008-06:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A little late in getting these printed and mailed but they can be Happy New Year cards right? ;)
All the best of God's blessings to you and yours in 2013!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-53471862775261658892012-12-29T11:12:00.000-06:002012-12-29T11:12:03.582-06:00Juggling My Recipesssssssssssss...One of the things I LOVE doing when I'm not teaching is trying all kinds of new recipes. Christmas Break is a great time to do just that and fortunately my family likes my variety of choices :)
Here's just a few I found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/slabelle/recipes/">Pinterest </a>just lately. I have tried, whenever possible, to go back and tag the original source for these links! Here is your 7-Course "pinteresting" meal ...
First up, a yummy appetizer <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/78672324712547436/">Mozzarella Cheese Balls</a>
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No meal is complete without a yummy salad and this one is coined as the <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/broccoli-grape-pasta-salad-50400000115388/">Best Pasta Salad Eva</a> ......
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And now for the main course(s) <a href="http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/chicken-enchiladas-w-green-chili-sour-cream-sauce-2.html?p=37">Chicken Enchilada's with Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce</a> ~ yum
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Or, <a href="http://rachelschultz.com/2012/07/14/better-than-takeout-chicken-fried-rice/">Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice</a> ...
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Or, <a href="http://foodfolksandfun.net/2011/12/day-4-of-12-days-of-christmas-fun/">Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad</a> ...
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And we must NEVER forget dessert <a href="http://bakingbites.com/2009/10/impossible-pumpkin-pie-cupcakes/">Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes</a> appropriately named because they are IMPOSSIBLE to put down ...
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<a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/no-bake-thin-mint-cookie-truffles.html">Thin Mint Cookie Truffles</a> ~ gimme gimme
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With a lovely, yummy after dinner drink <a href="http://happyhomefairy.com/2010/12/19/snow-cocoa/">Snow Cocoa</a> made in the slow-cooker ...
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Have you tried any "pinteresting" recipes lately? Hurry and try these BEFORE you make your News Years Resolutions! ;)Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-24730620836539786362012-12-16T09:09:00.001-06:002012-12-16T09:09:43.383-06:00Sleep in Heavenly Peace...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A friend posted ~ In thinking about the events of Friday and the darkness of this world, it is good to be reminded that Light has come....Hallelujah!
Max Lucado wrote this on Friday.
Dear Jesus,
It's a good thing you were born at night. This world sure seems dark. I have a good eye for silver linings. But they seem dimmer lately.
These killings, Lord. These children, Lord. Innocence violated. Raw evil demonstrated.
The whole world seems on edge. Trigger-happy. Ticked off. We hear threats of chemical weapons and nuclear bombs. Are we one button-push away from annihilation?
Your world seems a bit darker this Christmas. But you were born in the dark, right? You came at night. The shepherds were nightshift workers. The Wise Men followed a star. Your first cries were heard in the shadows. To see your face, Mary and Joseph needed a candle flame. It was dark. Dark with Herod's jealousy. Dark with Roman oppression. Dark with poverty. Dark with violence.
Herod went on a rampage, killing babies. Joseph took you and your mom into Egypt. You were an immigrant before you were a Nazarene.
Oh, Lord Jesus, you entered the dark world of your day. Won't you enter ours? We are weary of bloodshed. We, like the wise men, are looking for a star. We, like the shepherds, are kneeling at a manger.
This Christmas, we ask you, heal us, help us, be born anew in us.
Hopefully,
Your Children
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In the midst of horrific events, may we never forget that The Light Has Come
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Welcome to my classroom! Most of you know that I consider it more than just a place of learning for my students. Considering where I teach and the heavily-burdened children that are entrusted to me for a year, I want their Kindergarten room to be a place where they come and are safe and loved and able to BE ...
I hope that when they leave me at the end of this year they will be able to see beyond the sadness of their daily home life ... So, here's a peek into my world! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last spring, I happened upon <a href="http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/">Melanie Ralbusky at the Schoolgirl Style</a> blog. Have you been there? You must! I had gotten my job about 2 weeks before school started and 3 weeks before my daughter's wedding {{{EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK}}} and so I had never really decorated it the way I had hoped. Well, I can tell you that the inspiration I received from Melanie's site made my little heart go pitter-patter. I began to plan every nook and cranny.
I gathered all of my supplies ...
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The first thing that had to go was this beast of a cubbie. It was painted in primary colors ~ ugh!! This baby has 32 cubby holes ~ ON EACH SIDE!!!
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It took me about 20 hours to paint the behemoth but I chose nice warm colors that would complement the rest of the decor. I think you will agree that the end result was worth all the time that it took!
Next I worked on the kids' work tables. I wanted each one to feel like they were sitting around the kitchen table!
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Our Technology Treehouse and Reading Loft ...
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Common Core I Can chart ... This was created for me by <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Rockin-Room-11">Karen at Rockin' Room 11</a>
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My Behavior Management System, also purchased on TPT through <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Management-System-Clothespin-Behavior-Chart-Voice-Level-Rewards">Jessica Stanford</a>
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The Reading Corner and Birthday Wall ...
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Some more shots from around the room ...
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And, we can't forget all the details that make everything JUST right:
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This wall has a string of bluebirds carrying the words "Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue <b>and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true</b>" ...
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And this one is my favorite, "If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, <b>why oh why can't I?</b>" ...
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I hope that my little sweeties will always remember our Classroom Sweet Classroom!
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Thanks for visiting my little corner of the world!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-68571472400006487442012-11-27T19:34:00.000-06:002012-11-27T19:34:51.147-06:00Juke Box FunJust a really quick post before the TPT sale closes! Towards the end of the summer I found the cutest Dr. Jean Nursery Rhyme Juke Box on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/78672324711598654/">Pinterest</a>. It was perfect for our beginning of the year intro to nursery rhymes. Well, my kiddos ate it up! They loved it A LOT!!
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Not a great picture but you can see it in the background. Anyway, it quickly became a favorite area of the classroom. I hung it up to look like a real juke box with a CD player near by. Then the kids would press a "button" to choose a nursery rhyme and I would play that selection on the CD. It was a lot of fun! You can find that one at TPT <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dr-Jeans-Nursery-Rhymes-Juke-Box">here</a>.
So, the other night when I was browsing, I came across a Christmas Juke Box, in fact there are quite a few different Juke Boxes that really creative people have made.
You can find it <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Jukebox">here</a>! I'm gonna go grab it. What a great way to have a classroom caroling party! Jingle Jingle!
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Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-76457139858258067242012-11-25T22:26:00.000-06:002012-11-25T22:57:55.354-06:00Juggling My Wishlist ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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SURELY you know about the Cyber Monday & Tuesday Sale over at Teachers Pay Teachers, right? Just about every blog I clicked on this weekend reminded me that it would be going on! So I've made my wishlist and I'm checking it twice so that I'm ready to order some of the items that I have been eyeballing for awhile. Here's what I've got in my cart!
First I went back through <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-Miners-Monkey-Business">Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business' store</a> and chose a few of her units that I haven't purchased yet.
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Then, of course, I had to add some of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Deanna-Jump-11">Deanna Jump's</a> units to stock up for January:
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She also has some really cute mini-units that go with a few of Jack Hartmann's songs.
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The next 2 weeks we will be doing our Gingerbread Unit and I found some cute additions from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Marsha-Mcguire">Differentiated Kindergarten's storefront</a>.
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I found a few other cute gingerbread ideas in various and sundry places.
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Then I found the perfect decor package for our Gingerbread Unit from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Schoolgirl-Style">Schoolgirl Style!</a>
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This picture really does not do her creations justice! You MUST visit her <a href="http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/">website, Schoolgirl Style</a>, but I must warn you, bring a napkin with you when you do because you will be drooling all over your keyboard~lol. No REALLY! I plan on doing a more extensive post all about her delicious products in the very near future, including how she single-handedly (no matter how I type that word it doesn't look right) inspired my classroom design this year! HURRY! Go visit her <a href="http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com/">site</a>!
I needed something for the party that we are having after our Children's Christmas Musical at church and I found something that was perfect through <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jesus-and-Friends-Craftivity-and-Unit">Victoria Moore</a>.
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Somehow I've got to also squeeze in a unit on Food this month. That will be interesting! But I needed some updated vocabulary cards and pocket chart fun and I found just the ticket!
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And lastly, something that I've had on my Wishlist for quite some time. Something to help me learn how to use my Smartboard!!
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I tried really hard ya'll to figure out how to add a link to each of these pictures but I just couldn't do it! Forgive me, I'm still really new at this!
What's on your wishlist? Happy Cyber Monday & Tuesday!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-53770576840987307542012-11-23T16:26:00.000-06:002012-11-23T16:26:56.785-06:00Juggling With My Party Hat On ...One of the things that I love to do in my <strike>free time</strike>, <strike>spare time</strike>, wee hours of the morning, is to plan a party or style an event. For quite a few years I toyed with the idea of pursuing it as a profession. But then I decided I couldn't take it if my work became too open to criticism ~ eeek ~ so mostly I just do it on the side to help out family and friends and ALL OVER my own house!
One of my great sources of inspiration when it comes to styling anything is Amanda Parker from <a href="http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/2012/11/free-thanksgiving-printables.html">Shindig Parties to Go</a>. That gal has got some party-swag!!! So, with the help of Amanda, we styled Thanksgiving!
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We have a rather large extended family here and so I needed 4 different table settings. No problem!
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That took care of the adults, but just about the most fun I ever had was styling this kid's table ...
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We had pinecone turkeys as crayon holders and favors hidden in tissue paper corn on the cobs.
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It was so cute when it was done that I wanted to sit there instead!
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Then I made a brown paper grocery bag turkey and stuffed it with popcorn for my nephew's little ones!
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Uncle Dean helped them tear into it :)
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We had everyone there fill out a Thankful Tag and then used it to create a banner for the stairs ...
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It was a blessed day!
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So head on over the river and through the woods to <a href="http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/2012/11/free-thanksgiving-printables.html">Amanda's Shindig Parties to Go</a>. I believe the kid's table goodies are even a <a href="http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/2011/09/free-thanksgiving-kids-table-printables.html">freebie</a>!
And checkout that adorable polka dot pumpkin!!
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Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-13037814301985113192012-11-21T10:13:00.000-06:002012-11-21T10:13:22.378-06:00Jump Shout BoogieWell, that got your attention didn't it!! I want to give a <b>shout</b> out to another one of my favorites, Deanna <b>Jump</b>. You'll find her over at <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/">Mrs. Jump's Class</a>. I border on stalking the poor soul. I mean the creativity just drips off of her 1st class Georgia accent ;)
I own almost every unit she's ever created and by the end of the school year I plan to own every one of them. If I could teach every day the Deanna Jump way I would go home such a happy teacher. But alas, things like RTI and assessing get in the way. But this week, <b>in honor of my favorite holiday and because I am so thankful for her</b>, I did just that! All of the activities you see here are from her <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Math-and-Literacy-Activities">Thanksgiving Math & Literacy Fun</a> which you can find on Teachers Pay Teachers.
We made a variation of these darling Long Legged Turkeys (I combined Mrs. Jump's directions with a freebie from <a href="http://www.mrsminersmonkeybusiness.com/2011/11/gobble-up-this-free-turkey-pattern-as.html">Mrs. Miner</a>)
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Then we surveyed each other and created a pie graph entitled Do You Like to Eat Turkey?
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Then we were off to learn about the historical story of Thanksgiving! I couldn't believe how many of my kiddos had NO IDEA about the story behind Thanksgiving. What are pilgrims???!?? We spent a lot of time reading some great non-fiction books and watching some great youtube videos and then they created their own Why, Who, and What sentences.
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Then, we made these cuter-than-cute Turkey Glyphs and I hid some treats inside that they had to promise not to open until Thanksgiving Day! They probably didn't make it home before they tore them open ~ lol!!
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And it would not be complete without a fun Thanksgiving feast prepared for 80 precious guests :)
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And there you have it, three pooped but very happy teachers ...
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Now doesn't that just melt your Thanksgiving butter!?!
SO, <b>boogie</b> on over to <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/">Mrs. Jump's Kindergarten</a> and I promise you, you'll get some inspiration of your own!
And when you're done enjoy some <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzTDTOZz-VU">Barry Manilow</a> on me!
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Get it??Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-76435813880602342552012-11-18T18:10:00.000-06:002012-11-18T18:10:27.750-06:00Thanks ~ giveawayOne of my favorites from wayback, <a href="http://teachingheart.net/blog/2012/11/thanksgiving-giveaway-teaching-heart-style/">Colleen at Teaching Heart</a>, is having a really generous giveaway this week.
Teaching Heart has been around since way before Teachers Pay Teachers, way before Pinterest, and way before blogging became a word in the English language. I remember discovering her in the early 2000's and totally eating up everything she had on <a href="http://teachingheart.net/">her website.</a> It's one of those that you could literally spend days on and you would never reach the bottom. At that time in my life, I had two school age children and two babies but I would devour her website daily and dream of the day that I would have my own little space :).
She was the original inspiration for my desire to have a Center-Driven Classroom. I would print off her methods and go over them trying to imagine and plan every last detail. Four years ago, when I had gone back to teaching for the first time "after-kids", her pictures and descriptions regarding Graphing were especially helpful to me. You can see some of them <a href="http://teachingheart.net/blog/2010/01/graphing-fun/">here</a>.
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And now, you can also find her on <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Heart-Colleen-Gallagher">Teachers Pay Teachers</a>!
So, because I highly recommend everything she creates you should take this chance to <a href="http://teachingheart.net/blog/2012/11/thanksgiving-giveaway-teaching-heart-style/">win one of her cute products</a>. Hurry, there's only 4 more days!
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You'll love Colleen ~ she's truly a teacher with HEART!!
Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-81399518459088366402012-11-18T09:20:00.000-06:002012-11-18T09:20:05.921-06:00Juggling MacaroniYou know how good teachers are at using food to create a lesson! LOOK what <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mac-and-Cheese-MathHoliday-Center-Fun-K-2">My Mommy Reads</a> found at the grocery store!!
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What an easy, peasy lemon-squeezy way to create a fun, cute, hands-on, engaging Math lesson! You could sort, you could tally, you could make addition problems, you could graph. Endless possibilities! And then, you could take it home and make dinner ~ I heard you gasp! Boiling it would get rid of all the germs right? LOL ~ Gotcha!
Way to go <a href="http://www.mymommyreads.com/">My Mommy Reads</a>!! You can check out her other very fun lesson plans on <a href="http://www.mymommyreads.com/">Teachers Pay Teachers.</a>Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-65919099545471599882012-11-11T22:18:00.000-06:002012-11-11T22:25:00.423-06:00Teachers for TeresaIf you are a living breathing teacher then you've probably heard of Teachers Pay Teachers, better known as TPT. Not only is it a great site for teachers to share their wonderful teaching ideas, it is also a place of true heartfelt kinship with other teachers and many of the teachers form virtual bonds with each other in friendship. This is one of those times.
A fellow blogger friend is in CCU in Atlanta with critical medical issues. Prayers have been sent up for Teresa from all over the world. I am a believer in prayer and that it can bring about miracles and Teresa is certainly in need of our prayers. These very wonderful and special teachers then began asking, "What can we do to help?" Out of their love and concern came
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Teresa has pulmonary hypertension and is experiencing complications. She loves teaching and has a wonderful sense of humor that keeps everyone smiling. The most important thing we can all do for her, is to offer prayers on her behalf. Financially, you can help by purchasing one of the packages below through TPT. All of these items have been donated by her fellow TPT colleagues who wish to help across the world.
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We know how medical bills can quickly become astronomical, especially when in the Critical Care Unit. And so, some of our favorite bloggers are offering you some wonderful deals in exchange for your donations.
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There is a HUGE pack of goodies in return for your donation of $25. It has a value of $115. Hop on over to <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/2012/11/div-styletext-align-center-im-sure-it.html">Mrs. Jump's Class</a> and access the link to make your donation and then the files will be emailed to you.
In addition, several teachers have joined in other collaborative efforts to form a piggy unit, a piggy graphic set, and a set of free piggies just for helping to spread the word. All of these proceeds will also be given to Teresa to help with her financial needs. All of this can be accessed through <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/2012/11/div-styletext-align-center-im-sure-it.html">Deanna Jump's blog</a> .
Thank you so much for your donations and for helping to spread the word by blogging with a link to <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/2012/11/div-styletext-align-center-im-sure-it.html">her</a> post, pinning, facebooking, etc. Let's show Teresa our support!
Keep those prayers going! I'm gonna go make my donation now!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-86996705776835866772012-11-10T23:05:00.000-06:002012-11-10T23:08:57.511-06:00Juggling Literacy and Math CentersThis is my second year back in the <strike>jungle </strike>classroom and I was feeling like my centers needed a sharper edge. I have the ELL cluster and am ELL endorsed which eliminates the justification of being provided any help throughout my day. That's fine, just requires more creativity on my part, but I was really struggling to hold SIX guided reading groups and maintain my sanity. I had wandered into the land of "too many worksheets" and I wasn't feeling good about the enrichment factor. I'm literally all over the internet and when I need an idea I will search relentlessly until I find it. I have my go-to-gals who I adore, such as <a href="http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/">Deanna Jump</a> and <a href="http://www.mrswillskindergarten.com/">Mrs. Wills</a>, but nothing I was seeing was feeling like just the right fit for my kiddos. Until I found the <a href="http://virtualteachingexpo.com/everythingk/">Virtual Teaching Expo Everything's Kindergarten</a>. Included in the event is a presentation by Krissy Miner from <a href="http://www.mrsminersmonkeybusiness.com/">Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business </a> called Lovin' Literacy Centers. 49 minutes later I had found my answer. After 3 weeks of playing Center Sheriff, I have engaged Kinders who are cheering every time I say "It's time for Centers!!"
I have 6 groups of 4 and so they each start with a rotation of Basket Work. This is "have-to" work and it must be completed before they can go on to make choices. I'll post more about the Basket Work later, but here's a peek at some of the 26 choices available:
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IPods ~ I'm looking for suggestions on some new apps to add
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Playdough with a purpose ...
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Puppets for dramatic play and socialization skills ...
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Beading Letters
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Write a Book ~ always a choice
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Magnet Letters
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Pocket Chart
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White Boards ...
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Read a Book ~ always a choice
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Leap Pad Letters ~ found it for a steal on Ebay :)
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BIG Books
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Stencil Stories
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Puzzles & Games
In the beginning, while I was being the Center Sheriff ;) I gave my kiddos 2 choices each. Now, 4 weeks later, we are up to 4 choices per table with the additional choices of Write a Book and Read a Book.
I'll give you even more details later but did I mention that they CHEER when I say "It's time for Centers!!" Thank you <a href="http://www.mrsminersmonkeybusiness.com/">Krissy Miner</a>!!Susie-Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724732236617030794noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664846569265761146.post-53912024214841935162012-11-10T09:31:00.001-06:002012-11-10T09:34:26.757-06:00OK I'm just gonna do it ...OK ya'll I'm just gonna do it ... everywhere I go people say "where do you find your ideas?". Well, I guess this is the place where I can start to share them with you. Just remember, mostly I'm a copycat, no original wheel inventing most of the time! This will be my platform to share my crazy, juggling life and all of my interests with you. Hang on! I have a lot of them: teaching Kindergarten, event styling/party planning, decorating, gardening, fashion, DIY projects ... Should I keep going? Here we go!!
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