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Shotbox

One of the plans that I have for the upcoming school year is to share more photos of my products in use. I typically post pictures on Instagram or my other social media, but I’d like for you, my readers, to be able to view them as well.

One of the ways that I plan on doing this is by using my Shotbox.  Shotbox is a photo light box. It makes taking images of printables and other things so easy!! You can click the ad below to check out the Shotbox and what it does. I might also add that they have some new features coming soon and I’m pretty excited about it!!

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Here’s a couple photos that I took with mine, with no prep what-so-ever.  I was just playing around and didn’t really set things up for a professional look.  You’ll notice that I only used the blue background, but I got a set with other background colors included in it.

This is a model that my hubby built….

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Here’s an item in my store, Snowball Fight Kindergarten (Primer) Sight Words.  This is a spelling mat and worksheet pack for the winter, but summer is a great time to cool down using it too!!  Here’s the photos of it….

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The Shotbox can be used with a standard camera, tablet, or cell phone.  You can also adjust the amount of light.  I just played with it and had a fun, so I can’t wait to do more and really put a little time and effort into using it!!

Be sure to check out the SHOTBOX for your photo light box needs and have some fun too!!

 

 

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Note:  This post contains affiliate links and if you click on them and make a purchase, I will receive a commission from the company.

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A Celebration for a Friend

I “met” this lovely lady in the TPT forums when she was in need of some help. We hit it off and although we don’t talk often or see each other in person, she’s someone that I enjoy and look forward to “seeing” online. Well, she’s hit a personal milestone in her TPT store and I’d like you all to help me celebrate with her!!

500 Followers Giveaway

Please head over to see Kathleen at A+ Kids to enter her 500 Followers Celebration and giveaway.  She’s got several sellers that have contributed to the winnings….and I’ve even added a “winners choice” prize from my store.  There are lots of chances to enter and win these great prizes.  You won’t regret it, so click here to get over there now!!

Good luck and be sure to tell Kathleen “HI”!!

 

 
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Favorite Things: February

This month’s Favorite Things is all about the grade that you teach. I teach 4 & 5 year olds, which is usually PreK – Kindergarten. They’re the ones that nobody really wanted, but I do so love them!!

Here’s my Favorite Things about my littles….

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You can find more Favorite Things if you check out the linky at….

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A Christmas Present

I have something special, just for you my readers. I wanted to give you a present this year for following along and putting up with my sporadic posts and everything else!!

 

This is a 4-page coloring book for the nativity. It focuses on Luke 2 and Matthew 2. It’s just a small book….well, it’s more like pages, to tell the real story of Christmas. The focus of these pages are geared toward Catholic, as I used the New American Standard Bible (NASB). Any faith surely can use it though!!

If you’re interested in these coloring pages, please just….

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I hope that you can use it in your classroom, homeschool, or for religious education. If you do, please be sure to leave me a comment and let me know!!

 

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Advent Activity Pack is a “Daily Deal”!

I have some good news for all of you getting ready to start the Advent season, whether at home or in the classroom!! My Advent Activity Pack for Early Learners is the….

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That means that on Black Friday (27 November) and Cyber Monday (30 November), you can get this pack for 40% off.  That’s definitely a deal!!  I’ve also expanded it for this year to include more activities and some worksheets.  There’s now 28 pages of fun and learning in this pack for early learners (PreK – 2nd, 3rd or 4th).  So click on a cover below to be taken to the “Daily Deal” now!!

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You can click here to be taken to my Teachers Notebook store to pick up this great “Daily Deal” on the Advent Activity Pack for Early Learners.  Oh, and you earn double the rewards good toward future purchases on Teachers Notebook!! 

Happy Black Friday and Cyber Monday!!

 

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Hear My Prayer

This past week in class, we worked on learning about prayer. It’s always such an interesting topic for my kids.

 

So often, they think that they can only pray kneeling.  They also think that you have to be silent when you pray.  They love finding out that they can stand up against a tree in the park and thank God for his amazing creation!!

To help them learn more about prayer, I created this prompt for them to draw their prayer….

I also have a big set of these prompts available in my stores.  There’s a total of 16 pages and it’s a great deal at $3.  It’s great for a variety of ages/grades as there’s prompts to write, draw, or do both!!  You can find this full set at…..

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Here’s my kids at work on their prayer prompt…..

 

 

If you’re interested in the drawing prompt that I used in class, you can just….

Anytime that you use one of my freebie samples, I always appreciate your feedback by leaving a comment.  Enjoy!!

 

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I Am Special Activity

Last year, I did a really fun activity with my kids. They loved it then and they really loved it again this year. So, I just had to share!!

 

In the big open space, they draw a picture of themselves. They need to see what makes them special like the color of their hair, skin, eyes, and so on. Of course, they’re little ones, so they’re far from perfect, but they sure are fun!!

There’s also an area to put stickers down with their name on them or glue letters down. There’s also a blank line for them to write their names. On the side, there’s a cute poem about being unique. Finally, on the side, they can also put their fingerprint under the magnifying glass. Why??  Because each of us has a fingerprint that is unique to only us!!  To do this part, we just used an ink pad.

If you’re interested in this activity page, just click to….

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Here are some photos my kids in action with this page this year.  You’ll notice that I forgot my stickers at home, so we made due and used letter beads!!

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If you use this page, please leave a comment and let me know if your kids enjoyed it as much as mine did!!

 

 

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It’s a Birthday Sale!

Today is my daughter’s birthday, so I’m having a sale so that all of you can celebrate with us!!

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She’s officially entered adulthood, so this special day couldn’t go by without some sort of celebration.  As she turns 18, I’m offering 15% off all my products in both of my stores!!  The sale will run 25-27 September (ends at midnight).

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I hope you enjoy some good deals while we enjoy some birthday cake!!

 

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Creation Story Wheel

I’ve been pretty busy lately. I’ve been uploading several resources to my store. I’ve also just been participating in life!! It’s been awhile since I’ve offered any freebies, but now’s my chance.

We’re back to religious education as of last week. It was hectic, so I really didn’t have anything to share. This week however, we’re learning about creation. This is the project that I’m working on with my little ones….

 

This story wheel is actually 2 wheels under one cover “wheel”. The first is to select the day of creation and the second is to identify what was created on that day. This project is perfect for learning or reviewing the days of creation.

I’ll be listed this for free at The Treasured Schoolhouse on TPT. If you’re interested in using this project for your class, just click to be taken to the….

NOTE: By clicking this link, you will be taken to “The Treasured Schoolhouse” store on TPT to download this FREEbie

 

I posted photos of my kids making this in class. I shared photos on Instagram of my kids in action….or the finished project. If you’d like to see them, please click here to be taken to Instagram.

Please don’t forget to leave some feedback if you download…..thanks!!

 

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Currently: July

Here’s this month’s “Currently”….

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Be sure to click on the button below to check out what other’s are doing “Currently”….

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100 Followers FREEbie

Here’s a freebie, just for my followers to celebrate my 100 followers on TPT.

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This is a booklet in color for Five Green and Speckled Frogs.  It makes a great version to read together in class.  The booklet can be for a reading or math center.

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Also, if you like this booklet, there’s a black & white version available in my TPT store.  It’s not listed yet, but it will be in a few minutes and it’ll be marked for only $2.50 and will be included in the last couple hours of my 20% off sale.

Don’t forget to enter my 100 Followers Giveaway for your chance to win 5 great prizes. You have 9 possible ways to enter and it ends at midnight on 5 July. Just click here to get to the giveaway.

 

 

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Favorite Things: June

I found a new linky and I’m really excited to participate in it!!

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You can find more favorite things if you check out the linky at…..

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