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Hurry in for our freebies and flash freebies. Even though my resources are forever free, some of my group mates are offering a limited time frame on their offers so check us out here.
As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, TpT is having a sitewide sale. Everything in my store will be listed at 20% off, with the exception of my newest resources:
that are currently marked at 50% off until the end of sale.
However, if you use the promo code: THANKYOU20, you will get an additional 5% off of your purchase!
Because so many teachers are teaching online, I've added a lot of resources to Google Slides. Of course if you'd rather have PowerPoints or printable resources, these are available in other formats, too. Check these out!
I also have a lot of book studies for sale. Link to Book Studies A lot of teachers have been buying these, probably because they are on PowerPoint, so they are easy to use remotely.
Being stuck at home leads to chats about the good old days. Here is a conversation that took place in our family's chat text group.
Text Chat with Kids
J: Mom how did your parents meet
Me: At a waistline party! They measured everyone's waist and charged the number of inches found in order to go in. My mom used to brag about paying 24¢.
J: Oh ya hahaha
Me: Different time period, right?
D: You mean the going to a party part?
E: What's a party? I forgot.
D: Dang, maybe you should go back to school if you've forgotten your entire job
E: You make a good point
Monday Music Moves Me Freebie
Since my parents met in the forties, I've decided to post a few good old songs from their era (okay, they met in the late forties, but close enough). I still love Glenn Miller, so here is a tribute to him.
First up is one of my favorite songs by Glenn Miller, In the Mood:
Next, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy:
And finally, this masterpiece of music, singing, and dance in Chattanooga Choo Choo:
