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Top 10: August

This month, the subject is “best things about the start of the school year”.  It’s a little harder since I’m not in a classroom setting, but I still do teach my religion class and homeschool.  So, here’s my Top 10 based on those experiences….

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Check out the other participants by visiting The Third Grade Nest….and join in!!

 

 

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Currently: August

Here’s what I’m doing “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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Back to School SALE

Yes, it’s that time again. It’s time to go back to school and that means a sale!!

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My entire store will be on sale for 20% off from 3-6 August. The site wide sale on TPT is 3-4 August and during that time, you can use code BTS15 to receive an extra 10% off, which makes the deals up to 28% off!!

During the sale, I’ll be adding new products, at least 1 freebie, and possibly more!!  Check back often, so you don’t miss out on any of this back to school fun.

Just click on the sale banner above to get to The Schoolhouse and shop this sale so that you’re ready for back to school!!

 

 

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Favorite Things: July

This month’s theme for “Favorite Things” is favorite things to do with teens. I have one of those (actually almost an adult), so I can do this one!!

Here’s my “Favorite Things”….

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

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Currently: July

Here’s this month’s “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.

If you’re interested in this booklet, just….

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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Top 10: July

I’m joining in a brand new linky and I’m excited!! This really is a fun one….

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I’m going to be so lost when CSI ends in September!!  I can’t wait for the original cast to be back together though.  I’m very thankful for DVD’s too.  We watch several shows on DVD that aren’t on tv any more or even some of the current ones too.

Check out the other participants by visiting The Third Grade Nest….and join in!!

 

 

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100 Followers Giveaway

It’s time to begin the 100 Followers Celebration with a giveaway!!

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You can have 9 chance to win this giveaway of 5 great prizes. I want to give a huge THANK YOU to each of them for helping to make this possible.  Each of the prizes are listed on the giveaway and they’re fantastic!!  The prizes are provided by….

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ShirleyAndersonTPT     Fun and Learning

As I stated, there are 8 ways to enter this giveaway.  The only required way is to leave a comment on this blog post for the question asked in the entry method.  You can also enter by supporting all the people that are contributing to this giveaway.  So, enter as many methods as you like to increase your chance of winning!!  The giveaway will be run through Rafflecopter from 29 June (midnight) until 5 July (midnight) and after it chooses the winner, I’ll post it and you can pick your prizes!!

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Good luck and thank you for entering the giveaway, and don’t forget, there’s lots of other good things going on this week to celebrate 100 followers on TPT!!

 

 

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Let’s Get Ready to Celebrate!

It’s time to….

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There’s going to be many things happening this week and I want to let you know about all of it. Some events will happen here on the blog, some on my Facebook page, and some of it in my TPT store itself. It’s all going to be fun and great deals will be had!!

There’s many things planned for this week.  Some things may be delayed or even deleted depending on what life throws at me this week (and there is a holiday in there).  I promise to do my best though and 2 things are a certain…..a sale at The Schoolhouse on TPT and the giveaway here on the blog.  Here’s a schedule of what’s planned….

Monday (6/29) – 20% off sale on every product at The Schoolhouse store BEGINS, giveaway on blog BEGINS

Tuesday (6/30) – Flash Freebies on The Schoolhouse FB page (8-10pm Central)

Wednesday (7/1) – List a new product at The Schoolhouse on TPT for 25% off for 24 hours

Thursday (7/2) – Post a freebie on blog and/or The Schoolhouse store, 20% off sale ENDS at The Schoolhouse store

Friday (7/3) – List a new product at The Schoolhouse on TPT for 50% off for 12 hours ONLY

Saturday (7/4) – Flash Freebies on The Schoolhouse FB page and/or Twitter

Sunday (7/5) – Giveaway on blog ENDS (at midnight) and winner announced

I only ask a couple of things of you during this celebration.  The first is to have a good time and enjoy the celebration.  The second thing is to be sure to leave feedback for any products that you get whether purchased or freebies, and to support the great sellers helping with the giveaway by leaving them feedback or purchasing from them the next time you need something.  That’s it!!

Here’s the 2 main links that you’ll need for this week, in addition to keeping updated on this blog….

The Schoolhouse at TPT

The Schoolhouse (Schoolhouse Life) on Facebook

See you back here tomorrow for the start of the giveaway….and all the other planned celebration events!!

 

 

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Currently: June

Well, this is my first time linking up with “Currently”. I’ve seen them on other blogs, but never done it, so here goes my first time….

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As you can tell, I’m obsessed with CSI right now.  I’ve loved that show since day 1 and still do.  Thank goodness I own the DVD’s so I’ll never really be without it.  At least Grissom will be back, and Catherine too.  Hoping that Nick and Brass both make an appearance to make it complete.  

Are any of you fans too??  If so, what do you think will happen to reunite the cast??  I’m hoping for Sqweegel because it’s a weird case that was never solved.

Please click the button below to check out the link-up and her great cause this month….

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A Sale for Heroes

It’s time for a sale at TPT and at The Schoolhouse!!  Be sure to check it out and grab some great deals!!

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Teachers Pay Teachers is have a site wide sale on 25 February for “Teachers are Heroes”.  I’ll be joining in by holding a sale at The Schoolhouse as well!!  You can shop the sale in my store from 25-27 February to receive 20% everything.

In addition, you can use code HEROES on 25 February to receive an extra discount up to 28% off!!

Check your wishlist and shop now for great savings….you’ve earned it!!  In addition, I’ll be adding new products by Thursday and giving a freebie on this blog for my followers.  If you want to shop this sale, just click my sale banner above.

 

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Ash Wednesday Fun and Learning

Last night’s lesson was all about Ash Wednesday and how it’s the first day of Lent.  Advent and Lent are always interesting concepts to teach the kids when it’s all about “waiting” and “preparing”.  At their age, they’re just ready for Santa and the Easter Bunny.  They soak up the information like sponges!!

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After our discussion about Lent, we focused on Ash Wednesday and did this activity page.  Since we attend mass as part of class on Ash Wednesday, it’s important the kids know all about the ashes so they know what to expect.  After that, we practiced for mass….several times!!  Our final activity was a little craft that I made for the kids.  They colored the pictures to look like themselves and then we took black paint and put a cross on the foreheads with their thumb.

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

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To see the a few of the final projects, just click here and click here to see how my class did them on Instagram.  You don’t have to have an account and it’s worth it because they’re just adorable for being 3-5 years old!!

 

 

 

 

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