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What We Are Doing Wednesday & Freebies

Well, we are hanging in there.  2 days of craziness insanity orderly learning left.  Here's a quick peek at what we've been up to...

No More Boring Words!! 


Last week we used Tonya's Overused Words packet, and created an interactive thesaurus on our staple wall using envelopes.  My kiddos have been referring to it like crazy.  Be sure to visit Tonya's Treats for Teachers - it's super cute!!

Minute to Win It!!  Have seen Regan's Minute to Win it?  We had so much fun!!!  :)




Freebie Time!!  My blog reached a new milestone.  In appreciation of all of you, I have 4 new sight word games for y'all.  They will be free for the rest of this week, so be sure to download!  While you're there, become a follower and leave feedback.  :)


 Have a wonderful rest of the week!!!

Comments

  1. Lisa R.5/30/2012

    Yay! You are amazing! Thanks for the sight word freebies! We appreciate you too!
    I love Reagan's Minute to Win It Games! I am definitely setting that up for the last day of school. :)
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  2. Owl Things First5/31/2012

    I'm so glad I found you! I love your owls!! I have WHOOOO has are some our favorite things to do...I can hardly wait for next year!
    Jenny

    Owl Things First

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  3. Tangelia C.6/01/2012

    Thanks for sharing these games!!

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