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Hide the Turkey: A Lesson in Camouflage

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*This post contains affiliate links. Yesterday, we read ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey.  There are so many reasons why I love this book.  It’s downright funny, but it also pulls in MANY references to other books and media.  Written in the same prose as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, it is about school kids who take a…
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Integrating Literacy and Science {Guest Post for Making Science Fun}

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lottery How does literacy integrate well with the scientific process?  Hop on over to Steve Spangler’s Making Science Fun!*  I’m so excited to be a guest writer today about rocks and minerals.  You’ll also find some rock and mineral FREEBIES in the post! *Because of a scheduling conflict, my guest post will go live tomorrow, November 16th. 🙂 If you’re…
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FREE BOB Book Printables: Set 1, Book 3 (Dot)

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*This post contains affiliate links. **Click on the teal download button to snag the free pack. I am thrilled to be able to provide more FREE printables for Set 1, Book 3 of the BOB Books! Book 3 is called Dot and reviews short a words while introducing short o.   Included in my set of printables for Set 1, Book…
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T and TH Digraph Sorting (for Thanksgiving or ANY time!)

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This year, I created a Halloween sort, which was shared quite a bit; so in honor of Thanksgiving…  I made a Thanksgiving picture sort for the initial TH digraph and T sounds.  It’s called THE THANKSGIVING TURKEY.  Get it?  Okay, so maybe it’s corny.  But hey-it’s FREE! 🙂  On the download, you’ll find directions and two pages of t and th pictures for sorting. Also…
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Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway

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I can’t believe we are already only a few weeks away from Christmas!  This year, I have the opportunity to help make your Christmas a little easier for you, brought to you by Melissa & Doug.  (Who doesn’t love their stuff??) Melissa & Doug has a Terrific Twenty List this Christmas season.  There are toys for boys and girls of all…
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