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Beginning the End

Why am I having such a hard time this year deciding my end of year gifts???  In the past I have made memory scrapbooks with samples of their work from each month, I have made collage pictures of the students throughout the school year with a special note written just to that child, and dvd photo stories.   BUT....I can't seem to make up my mind on what to do this year, and I'm running out of time.  We only have 8 days left!  OH. MY. GOODNESS.  Just sayin' it makes me have anxiety.  While I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do Teaching with Maddeness shared this fabulous freebie.


What an amazing freebie, right?!  Well, I'm very thankful for it and the Teacher's Clubhouse is celebrating 6 years, they will have a new freebie each week for the next six weeks.  YAY!!....for freebies.  Click here to find out more details.


 Well, I'm going to finish enjoying my day off, figure out what I'm doing for a gift, and finish by novel unit for Roxie and the Hooligans.  I can't wait to share that with you. 

 I want to say a BIG "THANK YOU" to the men and women whom have and are fighting for our freedom each day.  My heart is so grateful.
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends" JOHN 15:13

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  1. Michelle HudgeonsMay 27, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I hear ya! I am struggling with trying to decide what to do!!! Cant wait to see your unit!

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  2. Everything Math in Grades 3 and 4May 27, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    I have no idea what I'm doing for my students but I better figure it out quick. Thanks for informing us about the pack. I'm your newest follower come over to mysecondgradejournal.blogspot.com to check it out!

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