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If you're anything like me, and teaching a new grade this year, you probably find yourself spending lots of money on downloadable classroom resources. </div>
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Just in time for the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Primary-Teaching-Resources" target="_blank">Cyber-Monday Sale at TpT</a>, I have joined together with fourteen other Canadian teacher authors to offer you an opportunity to win one of three $50 TpT gift cards!</div>
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My <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Primary-Teaching-Resources" target="_blank">store</a> will (along with many other stores) will be on sale on Monday and Tuesday. </div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-85991716715097868842017-11-15T23:34:00.001-08:002017-11-15T23:36:25.354-08:00The Breadwinner Contest: Enter to Win a Cineplex Pass!<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I worked as a Teacher-Librarian, Deborah Ellis's <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Breadwinner-Deborah-Ellis/dp/1554987652/ref=dp_ob_title_bk" target="_blank">The Breadwinner</a> was one of those books I couldn't seem to keep on the shelves for long. Imagine my delight to learn it's been made into an animated film, opening in theatres on December 1. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am even more excited to announce that two lucky blog readers will win passes to see <a href="http://thebreadwinner.com/" target="_blank">The Breadwinner</a>! These passes are admit two, and are valid at any Cineplex in Canada where the film is playing. Read to the bottom to find out how to win!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're not yet familiar with <a href="http://thebreadwinner.com/" target="_blank">The Breadwinner</a>, it's the story of a young girl's journey as she gives up everything to provide for her family and reunite with her father. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://thebreadwinner.com/" target="_blank">The Breadwinner</a> is a timely and inspiring tale about the transcendent power of stories, and their potential to unite and heal us all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're planning to use <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Breadwinner-Deborah-Ellis/dp/1554987652/ref=dp_ob_title_bk" target="_blank">The Breadwinner</a> for lit circles or as a read aloud this school year, the film would make a great culminating activity. Did you know there's a a <a href="http://www.thebreadwinner.com/studyguide" target="_blank">free study guide</a> available? It's a great way to get students talking and sharing stories of their own!</span><br />
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I need to preface this by saying I despise round-robin (popcorn) reading from a basal! Instead, I like to put together a levelled duotang of readers' theatre plays that we can pull out to practice reading fluency. These are some of the free plays I've successfully used with second and third grade students. I will be on the hunt this week to add to my collection for this year's group of fourth graders. In the past, my students have been motivated by using Garage Band to record their plays. Some kids even download the .mp3 file onto their devices to listen at home!<br />
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<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/FourthLittlePig.html">The Fourth Little Pig</a><br />
<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20051223181946/http://users.aol.com/rcswallow/ChickenLittle.html">Chicken Little</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/CityMouseCountryMouse.html">The City Mouse and the Country Mouse</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/CinderellaBigfoot.html">Cinderella Bigfoot</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/Goldilocks.html">Goldilocks and the Three Bears</a><br />
<a href="http://www.havefunteaching.com/fun-activities/readers-theater/green-eggs-and-ham.pdf">Green Eggs and Ham</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/HanselGretel.html">Hansel and Gretel</a><br />
<a href="http://www.havefunteaching.com/fun-activities/readers-theater/henry-and-mudge-starry-night.pdf">Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night</a><br />
<a href="http://www.havefunteaching.com/fun-activities/readers-theater/if-you-take-a-mouse-to-school.pdf">If You Take a Mouse to School</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/ItWasntMyFault.html">It Wasn't My Fault</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/JackBeanstalk2.html">Jack and the Beanstalk</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/SheilaRaeTheBrave.html">Sheila Rae, the Brave</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/SleepingBeauty.html">Sleeping Beauty</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/SleepingUgly.html">Sleeping Ugly</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/BillyGoatGruff1.html">The Three Billy Goats Gruff</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/ThreeLittlePigs.html">The Three Little Pigs</a><br />
<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20051125105334/http://hometown.aol.com/rcswallow/TruePigs.html">The True Story of the Three Little Pigs</a><br />
<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20060117015500/http://hometown.aol.com/rcswallow/VeryHungryCaterpillar.html">The Very Hungry Caterpillar</a><br />
<a href="http://www.surfcitydelux.com/readerstheater/Wemberly.html">Wemberly Worried</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/WhereWildThings.html">Where the Wild Things Are</a><br />
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(<a href="http://www.readinga-z.com/">Readinga-z</a> is a subscription site with levelled readers' theatre scripts available for download.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/FrogOrToad.html">Frog or Toad?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mrsmcgowan.com/download/Earth%20Day.pdf">Earth Day</a><br />
<a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-nCDeUkqX8aNzIwM2RmYjEtZjIyNy00MTYxLWIxYmEtZWQ2Y2QzMzdmZTgx&authkey=CKid7_cP&hl=en">Good Morning, Mammals</a><br />
<a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/rt/weather/watercycle.shtml">The Water Cycle</a><br />
<a href="http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/GretchenGroundhog.html">Groundhog Day</a><br />
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<b>For Intermediate Students</b><br />
<a href="http://www.sps186.org/downloads/basic/579144/ReadersTheateraboutHumanBodySystems.pdf" target="_blank">I am the Most Important (Human Body Systems)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pita.ca/drama-resources.html" target="_blank">myPita.ca Drama Resources</a> (includes some mock trials for fairy tale characters)<br />
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-818406605224249052016-11-01T03:00:00.000-07:002017-01-02T12:32:15.480-08:00Remembrance Day Assembly Ideas<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A couple of years ago, my third grade students were responsible for hosting a school-wide Remembrance Day Assembly. Of course, when I say my students were responsible for the assembly, what that really means is that my teaching partners and I did all of the planning. Now that I've done it once, it wouldn't be all that daunting to have to do it again. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Student:</i> “Please
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>O' Canada</u></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>We Love this Country<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We Remember<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grant us Peace<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Go now in Peace<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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</span>This war was called the First World War.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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young Canadian solider named John McCrae wrote a poem. He wrote the poem
because he saw bright red poppies growing in the fields where the poppies had
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poppies as a way to remember the people who had fought in the war.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Student: </i>“The
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morning on the 11<sup>th</sup> day of the 11<sup>th</sup> month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The war had lasted over four years."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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11<sup>th</sup> of November every year is now called Remembrance Day. After the
war, people started making paper poppies to sell to help those who fought in
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Student:</i> “On
Remembrance Day people wear a poppy and at 11am, they stop what they are doing
for a minute of silence. They do this so they can think about all of the people
who fought in the war.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These people are
called veterans.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Student:</i> “These
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soldiers, so they can rest in peace.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Little poppy </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are too little to do
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Children you may do your
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Love each other is how
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Share your games and
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This week's featured teacher, Shelley, is a fellow Canadian who sells digital teaching resources at the TpT store, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Northern-Light" target="_blank">Northern Light</a>. Shelley doesn't have a blog, but I am featuring her store because I learned that Shelley, who I know through a Facebook group for teachers, is one of the many displaced residents from Fort McMurray, Alberta. Shelley recently lost her home to a devastating wildfire, and I know she could use the support of the teaching community.<br />
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<b>Shelley's Story</b><br />
On May 3rd, just two weeks ago today, my husband and I lost our Fort McMurray home of 28 years, as well as my son and his young family's home. We live(d) on the same street in an area that was especially hard. Many students whom attend the neighbourhood school lost everything.<br />
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Our beautiful city once again has come under siege from the fire named, "The Beast,". Six thousand workers are currently being evacuated from the camps and sites, as this fire relentlessly continues it's journey of destruction.<br />
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The last two weeks have been dark times to say the least, but the light has been the generosity and kindness of Canadians towards our situation. These acts of generosity, whether they be a bottle of water, a meal, or fuel- given during evacuation, always bring me to tears.<br />
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Recently, my fellow TPT sellers have brought me to my knees. These sellers do not know me, or of me, for my store is very, very small. Yesterday, I was sent donations from TPT sellers whom are complete strangers. Today, I received feedback on an item - and I'm guessing it is a TPT seller supporting my store. Although this fire is far from being under control, looking for these 'lights' will make me eternally grateful to all Canadians and my TPT colleagues. Once we are on our feet again, I will pay it forward. Thank you so much to my TPT family.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How long have you been working in education?</b> 16 years</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What have you taught?</b> I've taught grades one and two. Prior to teaching, I was an Educational Assistant with special needs children in grades K, 1, 2, and 6.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your favourite part about teaching? </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">My favourite part about being a teacher is learning from my wise students. They teach me something every single day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your best advice for a beginning teacher</b>? Recognize that you will not have all of the answers, and you never will. Try your best to seek what you need for your students but also ensure that you take care of yourself. Easier said than done but something we all strive for.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shelley would like to share her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Individual-Reading-Assessment-Records-1977691" target="_blank">Individual Reading Assessment Records</a> from her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Northern-Light" target="_blank">TpT Store</a>. You can download the file by clicking on the picture below.</span></b><br />
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Thanks, Shelley, for participating in this week's <b>Teacher Feature.</b> In light of everything Shelley and her family are going through right now, I am honoured that Shelley found a few minutes to answer some questions for this blog post.<br />
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If you want to help those who have lost their homes and belongings, you can donate to the <a href="https://donate.redcross.ca/ea-action/action?gclid=CjwKEAjwjca5BRCAyaPGi6_h8m8SJADryPLhKxccx4jkSedWs8zcwcIH2MABG3D_8uQYaXoEuvzMaBoCxifw_wcB&ea.client.id=1951&ea.campaign.id=50639" target="_blank">Red Cross Relief Fund for the residents of Fort McMurray</a>. If you want to help Shelley and her family directly, please visit <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Northern-Light" target="_blank">Northern Light</a> to see if there's anything you would like to purchase for your classroom. I know that Shelley and her family would appreciate your support during this difficult time.</div>
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I'm linking up with Stephanie at <a href="http://foreverinfifthgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Forever in Fifth Grade</a> for the May edition of <a href="http://foreverinfifthgrade.blogspot.com/2016/05/show-tell-tuesday-may.html" target="_blank">Show & Tell Tuesday</a>. It's getting to that point in the school year where it's becoming harder and harder to find the motivation to change my bulletin board displays, let alone remember to take photos. I'm hoping to find some inspiration by looking at all of the gorgeous photos everyone else has posted!</div>
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I joined up with some amazing TpT friends to raise money for those who lost their homes in a massive wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta. We each donated the proceeds from yesterday's sales to the Red Cross Relief Fund for the residents of Fort McMurray. All of this wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of our TpT customers! Every dollar is being matched by the Canadian government. Thank you for your support!!!</div>
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I had a chance to try out the updated version of my very first TpT product, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solar-System-Research-1626479" target="_blank">Solar System Research</a>. If you already own it, you can download the update for free by logging into your TpT account and clicking <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solar-System-Research-1626479" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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I helped my mom host a shower for my cousin who is having a baby boy next month. Don't forget to read my <a href="http://www.primaryteachingresources.ca/2016/05/free-baby-shower-printables.html" target="_blank">baby shower post </a>for inexpensive decorating ideas and <a href="http://www.primaryteachingresources.ca/2016/05/free-baby-shower-printables.html" target="_blank">free baby shower printables </a>(including the one pictured above)!</div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-15974886945986935012016-05-15T17:26:00.000-07:002016-05-15T17:26:09.687-07:00Teachers Supporting Fort McMurray Fire Relief<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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By now, you may have heard that a massive wildfire has devastated the community of Fort McMurray, Alberta. According to CBC, "the fire left 94,000 (people) displaced and destroyed over 2,000 structures." </div>
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My home in BC is located one province to the west of Alberta, and everyone I know seems to know someone who has been personally affected by this natural disaster. I am in absolute awe of the selfless acts of so many people who have stepped up to help. There is a long road ahead for the residents who have faced such losses.</div>
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A group of Canadian TpT authors have started a fundraiser to aid this effort. All of the participating stores will donate the proceeds from their sales on Monday, May 16th, 2016 to the <a href="https://donate.redcross.ca/ea-action/action?gclid=CjwKEAjwjca5BRCAyaPGi6_h8m8SJADryPLhKxccx4jkSedWs8zcwcIH2MABG3D_8uQYaXoEuvzMaBoCxifw_wcB&ea.client.id=1951&ea.campaign.id=50639" target="_blank">Red Cross Relief Fund for the Residents of Fort McMurray</a>.</div>
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Last week my mom hosted a baby shower for my cousin who is due to have her first child - a boy - in mid June. I had fun preparing the games and decorations. Here are some photos of my handiwork (and some free printables for you)!<br />
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As the guests arrived, I had them write their names on two "balloons" (circles cut out of card stock). One balloon was for a "Welcome Baby" guestbook keepsake and the other balloon was for a baby shower book.<br />
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You can download a free copy of the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-nCDeUkqX8aLTNTdU5aTEJFUnc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">guestbook keepsake</a> by clicking on the image. All you'll need are some pipe cleaners or string, small circles to write on, and a picture frame.<br />
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I forgot to take a photo of the completed Baby Shower book, but here it is without "balloons". I glued the cover onto a folded lunch sized paper bag. You can also see the Wishes for Baby template and a notecard I found online. I used a small binder clip to attach the Wishes for Baby inside the book, and I tucked the folded notecards into the paper bag opening. You can download a free copy of the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-nCDeUkqX8aLTNTdU5aTEJFUnc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Baby Shower book cover and Wishes for Baby template</a> by clicking on the photo.</div>
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I kept the decorations simple by making use of what I already had on hand. I attached letters to white paper bags and placed them on the mantle.</div>
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It's far from being Tuesday anymore, but I'm linking up with <a href="http://foreverinfifthgrade.blogspot.ca/2016/04/show-tell-tuesday-april.html" target="_blank">Stephanie at Forever in Fifth Grade</a> to share some photos! </div>
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My students created "Triple Scoop" (synonym) word lists for overused words. I have a long bank of windows along the back of my classroom, and these posters have been serving double duty. Students are actually getting up out of their seats to refer to the word lists while writing, and the posters are doing a great job blocking out some of the sunlight. I know I shouldn't complain about the weather (especially seeing as it rains so much here), but sometimes there's too much glare on the whiteboard.</div>
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My favourite way to introduce new books to my students is by hosting a "<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Tasting-Freebie-2519752" target="_blank">Book Tasting</a>". I set up by putting one book on each desk. Sometimes I've even wrapped the books in gift wrap to make it more suspenseful. Students spend 3-4 minutes with a book before rotating to the next book. Each book is numbered, so that students do not waste precious time copying down titles. They simply record the number of the book, a rating from 1-10, whether or not they'd like to read that book, and a brief summary of what they've read so far. Students can choose to read the back cover, the very beginning, or a random place in the middle of the book. The only rule is that they must move onto the next book when the time is up. </div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-72788780444809203152016-04-04T06:00:00.000-07:002017-01-01T17:14:31.858-08:00Teacher Feature: Teaching Autism<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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This week's featured teacher is Nikki from <a href="http://teaching-autism.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Teaching Autism</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How long have you been working in education?</b> 5 years</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What have you taught?</b> I work within an ASD unit. I have worked with Middle School age: 11 - 15 and now I am based within the foundation phase: 3 - 7.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your favourite part about teaching? </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am actually a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. I support the Teacher and help lead/run the class. It's quite common here in UK but not so much overseas. I support planning, evidencing, making resources, target setting, day to day running of class, communication, speech and language, etc. I love making new resources to help the children reach their potential and to continue to achieve new milestones. I enjoy liaising with others within the ASD sector and sharing new ideas.</span><br />
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Now that I teach older kids, I knew my old pranks weren't going to cut it. In the past, I've done a ten word spelling test that reads "This spelling test is really an April fools day joke". I usually combine that with a word search where you can't find any of the words and the ever so classic worksheet that instructs the students to read all of the directions before they begin. This year I decided to change it up a bit for my fifth graders!</div>
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I started off by borrowing the <a href="http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.ca/2015/04/national-foot-check-dayepic-april-fools.html" target="_blank">National Foot Check Day idea from Denise at Sunny Days in Second Grade</a>. I told the students that a podiatrist was coming to check the health of their feet. Each student had to take off one shoe and clean their foot with a baby wipe. To make it seem more legit, I pretended to be disgusted and urged them to please rest their bare feet on top of the baby wipes. Some students were a little suspicious about why this was happening on April Fools' Day, but most of them went along with it.</div>
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As a distraction, I had my students work diligently on <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/April-Fools-Day-2465436" target="_blank">Teaching and Tapas' comprehension activity</a> about how the Earth is flat. Since this was obviously fake, they seemed to go along with the foot shenanigans for a bit longer. </div>
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Before long, our computer was hacked and strange messages appeared on the screen:</div>
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The kids told me how to respond. They wanted the hacker to prove he could really see us by indicating which kids weren't wearing shoes. Luckily, I had provided the "hacker" with a list of kids' names and some other important information... The hacker pretended to be a parent who was observing the students' behaviour. In the end, he "admitted" to being the principal (he wasn't). The kids ate it up! I really wish I had photos!</div>
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At this point, it was close to recess and our podiatrist still hadn't shown up. I let the kids in on my prank and allowed them to put their shoes back on. As the students left for recess, I kept several back to ask if they wanted to help out with the next prank. They were more than eager to participate!</div>
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After recess I announced we would have a spelling test. Because I figured the kids would be suspicious by now, I had my helpers pretend they had studied the night before. They managed to convince the others I'd told the class about the test earlier that week. I haven't uploaded a copy of the words I used, but <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/April-Fools-Day-Spelling-Test-Freebie-2458389" target="_blank">Reading with Mrs. D has a great freebie in her TpT store.</a></div>
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During the test, I went really fast and refused to supply sentences for the words. I had asked one student to keep calling out for me to repeat the words. Every time he did, I pretended to get mad and assigned him a behaviour point. He even pretended to argue with me and tried to leave the classroom. The other kids were in shock! Afterward, I had everyone highlight the first letter of each word on the test. Sure enough, it spelled out "April Fools"!</div>
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Next, we did a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Directions-Test-Activity-FREE-869353" target="_blank">following directions activity from Joy in the Journey.</a> I prefaced it by saying, "You know I've been pranking you all morning. If you don't follow the directions exactly, you will end up looking really silly in front of the class." </div>
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So, I'm sure you can guess what happened next. Some of the kids followed the directions but others ended up yelling out their ages and skipping around the classroom.</div>
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I also had a couple of word searches for the students to complete. One of them was a regular word search with an April Fools' Day theme from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/April-Fools-Word-Search-2470469" target="_blank">Reading Tree 123</a>, and the other, from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/April-Fools-Word-Search-With-NO-Answers-139347" target="_blank">Spunky Sprogs</a>, was the kind where you can't locate any of the words. Lots of kids brought the "hard" one home to trick their parents.</div>
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At the end of the morning, I thanked the students for being good sports and had them line up for brownies from our SEA (Special Education Assistant). The brownies turned out to be "brown Es". I've never seen such looks of disappointment! Thankfully, there were real brownies afterward!</div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-6661448617257731962016-04-02T23:46:00.002-07:002017-01-01T21:44:57.178-08:00Paper Plate Garden Craft<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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Now that spring is finally in bloom, it's time to break out the crafts! The thing I miss most about teaching the primary grades is making all sorts of fun things. Lucky for me, I have a three-year-old at home who loves to do crafty things. Today, we used our <a href="http://www.primaryteachingresources.ca/2016/03/kwik-stix-school-supply-i-cant-live.html" target="_blank">Kwik Stix tempera paint sticks</a> to design a paper plate garden.</div>
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I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical when <a href="http://www.thepencilgrip.com/" target="_blank">The Pencil Grip, Inc</a>. contacted me about doing a review of their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks</a>. Could they really be mess-free and fast-drying and still have a vibrant paint-like finish? All it took was one at-home use to turn me into a believer! I brought the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a> to school the next day, and my fifth graders were in just as much awe as my preschooler had been the day before. Too bad for my students that my daughter asked me to bring them right back home.</div>
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I usually dread painting with my daughter because I can't tolerate the mess. With <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a>, there's no water, no spillage, and best of all -- no stained clothing! My three-year-old can independently take the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a> out of the plastic package, pull the caps on and off, and twist the paint sticks up and down. </div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a> also make a unique birthday gift that won't irritate parents of small children! We've even brought them with us to use while waiting for our dinner at a restaurant. For a parent of a child who goes through lots of crayons, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a> are a dream come true.</div>
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My only criticism is that <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a> don't come in different sizes. Because the sticks are so thick, they don't work as well for small details. However, this is a small tradeoff for making paint use as mainstream as picking up a crayon. There's no way my daughter's letting this pack of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013HO4OR0/ref=s9_al_bw_g229_i1" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a> out of her sight, but I can't wait to purchase some to keep at school, too!</div>
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Now, here's the best part! <a href="http://www.thepencilgrip.com/" target="_blank">The Pencil Grip, Inc.</a> has offered to give away prizes to <u><b>four</b> </u>of my readers! <b>To earn one entry</b>, all you have to do is comment below with your email address.</div>
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<b>To earn a third entry</b>, please visit my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canadianteachingresources/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> (likes are appreciated but not required) and comment on my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=sr_1_9_acs_h_1i_2602132011&node=2602132011?ie=UTF8&qid=1455119052&sr=8-9-acs" target="_blank">Kwik Stix</a> post (from March 30th) with your email address and favourite school supply</div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-30324831067944916712016-03-29T12:55:00.000-07:002016-03-29T13:11:51.494-07:00Joy Cowley Classroom Giveaway!<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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The Gruesomes are a family of ogres who live in a world inhabited by humans. </div>
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Students will find humour in how the Gruesomes mess up their new house to make it into an ogre house. The Gruesomes dress as humans for Halloween but are surprised when no one finds their costumes scary.</div>
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Huggles is a monster-like character who is known for giving lots of hugs. One day he catches a cold and can't give hugs until all of the children help him feel better. Another time, he falls asleep in the school library and doesn't wake up until Saturday. He's rescued by the teacher, who comes to school on the weekend to pick up books.</div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-84253651255955968572016-02-16T06:00:00.000-08:002017-01-01T17:38:25.582-08:00February Show & Tell Linky<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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I'm linking up with Stephanie at Forever in Fifth Grade for <a href="http://foreverinfifthgrade.blogspot.com/2016/02/show-tell-tuesday.html" target="_blank">Show & Tell Tuesday</a> to share some photos from my classroom!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your favourite part about teaching?</b> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love to instill a love of learning in students. I love to see their excitement as they are learning. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ashley would like to share a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Showing-Appreciation-1342783" target="_blank">staff appreciation freebie</a> from her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-In-Bronco-Country" target="_blank">TpT Store</a>. You can download the file by clicking on the picture below.</span></b><br />
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Don't forget to check out the <a href="http://teachinginbroncocountry.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Teaching in Bronco Country blog</a> for a peek at Ashley's journey in a technology-centred school.</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.pawsitivelyteaching.com/" target="_blank">Pawsitively Teaching</a> for <a href="http://www.pawsitivelyteaching.com/2016/02/february-pick-3-linky-be-inspired.html" target="_blank">February's Pick 3 Linky</a>! Since I'm late to the party, I won't share any Valentine's pins. Instead I'll focus on <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://pinkshirtday.ca/" target="_blank">Pink Shirt Day</a></span>, which happens on Wednesday, February 24th.<br />
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-56487734748282246172016-02-10T03:00:00.000-08:002016-02-10T03:00:00.967-08:00Teacher Feature: Wife Teacher Mommy<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your favourite part about teaching? </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved working with the kids and seeing them learn new things! I still do, but now it's with my own little guy!</span><br />
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-17100808699779603092016-02-07T14:47:00.000-08:002017-01-01T17:09:55.643-08:00Sunday Scoop {2/7/16}<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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Today, I'm keeping it short and sweet by linking up with <a href="http://teachingtrio.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Teaching Trio</a> for the <a href="http://teachingtrio.blogspot.ca/2016/02/sunday-scoop-2716.html" target="_blank">Sunday Scoop Linky Party</a>. Here's the Scoop on my week...</div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-58742119765047412422016-01-19T23:01:00.000-08:002017-01-01T17:29:21.677-08:00Show & Tell Tuesday<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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Today, I'm linking up with Stephanie at Forever in Fifth Grade for <a href="http://foreverinfifthgrade.blogspot.ca/2016/01/show-tell-tuesday-first-ever.html" target="_blank">Show & Tell Tuesday</a> to share some photos from my classroom!</div>
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It was my birthday, and my students spoiled me with streamers, balloons, a crown, cupcakes, flowers, homemade cards, and an iTunes gift card. They even added my name to our class birthday chart and prepared a "Happy Birthday" slide show. I know who I'm calling if I ever need help planning a party!</div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-12216874688213396242016-01-17T08:00:00.000-08:002016-01-17T08:00:12.509-08:00Teacher Feature: The Owl Teacher<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
This week's featured teacher is Tammy from <a href="http://www.theowlteacher.com/" target="_blank">The Owl Teacher</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your best advice for a beginning teacher?</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My best advice for a beginning teacher is to take time to breathe. So often we take on more than we need to and feel overwhelmed with all of our tasks. As a new teacher, we want to make everything incredible. It's just not possible. There will always be a list of things to do, and it's important to take time each week to recuperate! It's absolutely critical!</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tammy would like to share her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Economics-Causation-Cards-1614620" target="_blank">Economic Causation Cards</a> from her TpT Store. You can download the file by clicking on the picture below.</span></b><br />
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If you download this freebie, don't forget to leave Tammy some feedback for her generosity. You can do this by clicking on "My Purchases" and finding the download in your "Free Downloads" tab. </div>
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Don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.theowlteacher.com/" target="_blank">The Owl Teacher blog</a> for a peek inside Tammy's classroom!</div>
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Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-27083144202894898282015-11-28T20:49:00.001-08:002015-11-28T20:55:17.808-08:00Smile Sale Wish List Linky Party<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
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I'm linking up with Jen from <a href="http://www.teachinginthetongass.com/2015/11/topwishlisteditems.html" target="_blank">Teaching in the Tongass</a> to share the top Wish Listed items from my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Primary-Teaching-Resources">TeachersPayTeachers store</a>. </div>
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I created this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Canada-Provinces-Territories-Symbols-Bodies-of-Water-1803707">Canada social studies unit </a>to use with Grade 2 and Grade 3. I used parts of it in my third grade class and my colleague used the rest with her second graders. There are so many different ways to mix and match the worksheets and templates to create a foldable lapbook.</div>
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This <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Community-Workers-1673334">Community Workers interview project</a> is one of my all-time favourites to use with Grade 2. My students built a town out of papier mache milk cartons and took on the role of a community worker. Inside this packet you will find interview and report templates, presentation rubrics, and self, peer, and teacher evaluations.</div>
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This <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Current-Events-2067621">Current Events </a>packet is one I am currently using with my fifth grade class. We've been doing weekly current events presentations, and my students love receiving the <i>All-Star Reporter </i>awards. This packet includes everything you need to get started!</div>
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Today, I am linking up with <a href="http://hangingaroundinprimary.blogspot.ca/">Hanging Around in Primary's Christina Hermer</a> and <a href="http://mommawithateachingmission.blogspot.ca/">Melanie from Momma with a Teaching Mission</a> for their <b>Product</b> <b>Swap Meet Blog Hop & Giveaway</b>!</div>
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I was fortunate to be paired up with Jane from the education blog, <a href="http://guideteachinspire.blogspot.ca/">Guide Teach Inspire</a>! Jane is a third grade teacher from Wisconsin.<br />
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Jane shared her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hockey-Science-The-Physics-of-Hockey-Easy-Science-Investigation-1132540">Physics of Hockey packet</a> with me. My fifth graders were thoroughly engaged as they investigated the force and motion used in hockey shots.</div>
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<br />Primary Teaching Resourceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810449545135595700noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519175426036043412.post-26970172288951650442015-10-12T06:00:00.000-07:002015-10-13T08:26:27.677-07:00Teacher Feature: I Heart Grade 3<div style="text-align: -webkit-center;">
This week's featured teacher is Monica of <a href="http://www.iheartgrade3.com/" target="_blank">I Heart Grade 3</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your favourite part about teaching? </b>Watching the personal and academic growth of my students throughout the year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your best advice for a beginning teacher?</b> Find a mentor who is willing to help you out! Ask a lot of questions and remember the difference between a critique and criticism. Give yourself at least 3 years at the same grade level to feel comfortable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was lucky enough to meet Monica in Las Vegas this summer. Here's a photo of us hanging out by the Palazzo pool, wearing our TpT Eh Team buttons! Monica is on the left, and I'm on the right.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Monica would like to share her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spelling-The-WH-Studio-1825022" target="_blank">word family approach to teaching and learning spelling</a> from her TpT Store. You can download the file by clicking on the picture below.</span></b><br />
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If you download this freebie, don't forget to leave Monica some feedback for her generosity. You can do this by clicking on "My Purchases" and finding the download in your "Free Downloads" tab. </div>
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Don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.iheartgrade3.com/" target="_blank">Monica's I Heart Grade 3 blog</a> for a peek into her Canadian classroom!</div>
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! My daughter asked to make a turkey this morning, so after some Pin-spriration, this is what we came up with:</div>
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My three-year-old's favourite part was having me cover her hand with paint.</div>
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I know there are tonnes of these poems floating around, but if you'd like a copy to use for your own turkey handprint, please click on the picture below. </div>
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