Calling all Black Friday Special Ops, Crazier than Crazy shoppers! As you are reading this, my sisters and I are hitting the streets to buy Christmas gifts for our 11 children. We will take no prisoners and let no one cut in line! Bwhahah! Seriously, picture it..camo, war paint, the whole nine yards.  Get your map, charge your cell phones!…
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I am blessed beyond measure! How can I put that in to words ? Good thing I talk too much love words! I am excited to link up with the fantabulous blog, What the Teacher Wants, for their “I’m Thankful” linky party! 1. What are you most thankful for in your classroom? Um, my classroom! I was one of those…
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Greetings friends! I have been enjoying my week off so far, well I think. Yesterday I had lunch with my parents and got a pedicure. I am not rocking some candy cane toes (red with white stripes…SOOO cute!). J  I got home early to make a real meal (HAHA!) with plenty of time to do stuff around the house.  Shut…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! I know, I know….the turkey hasn’t been carved yet but I just can’t help it. I LOVE me some Christmas. I love the spirit of the holidays. Of course I love to shop and find and good deal, but I really appreciate the way the world becomes a little softer, more generous…
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A turkey is a funny bird! Stop by and read my article on  and see what we are up to this week. J

(I love this picture. This is one of my little friends that talks in a whisper every day. I loved that he chose the Indian name, Quiet Friend.) Last Thursday we had our Thanksgiving Feast at lunch. This is when family members are invited to come and share a turkey tray in our cafeteria. The kids decorate a family turkey…
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Happy Sunday friends! I was a baking muffins this morning for church and started thinking…scary huh?!! J Anywho, How cool would it be to make a cook book with my class? I am not talking fancy shmansy here, just recipes copied in one book. You could bind it or staple it. Each student could sign their page and color the cover….
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Ya’ll, I am SO EXCITED about my new unit! This science unit was fun to create! This 83 page packet is packed full of science FUN. This unit is sure to bring fun and enrichment to your classroom. In this unit, you will find….Ã Journal pages/worksheets for the following: Cover page Parts of an apple Seasons Five senses Parts of…
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We started new Literacy Centers on Monday. Ya’ll know I’m crazy and have 20 centers but I have to say I love love love doing centers on a 10 day schedule. It’s a lot to plan up front but everything has gone so smoothly and I love having 2-3 students in each center. I won’t overwhelm you with all of…
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