Sale and Sorrows!

I've had many request in the past few days.  I promise, I'm not ignoring you!  My hubby and I have been dealing with the loss of his beat partner.  This poem was shared at the funeral this morning and it really touched me! 

As for the sale, I'm joining a group of my Kinderland friends in a one day sale TOMORROW!  You can receive 20% off products in my store.  My decor packs and summer homework are already reduced by $2.00, so I didn't include the above listed files on an additional 20% off.  Click the graphic to link to my store.

Five for Friday (Two Giveaways)

It's the final Five for Friday post until August 2nd!  But no fear, there is a wonderfully fun linky happening in place of Five for Friday and it's perfect for the summer!!!!

1. As of next Friday, I will be joining Cara at The First Grade Parade for her linky Favorite Pins Friday.  This has been in the works for a while.  Can you just see it now?  Great projects, yummy foods, and design/fashion all exposed! 

2.  There is one day remaining on my decor pack giveaway.  This offer is for Facebook Fans.  Link over through my sidebar buttons and join the fun!  If you missed my Daily 5 freebies, link here.

3.  I've been working feverishly on a new pack for this school year.  As you are aware, I'm looping up to first grade?  Excited!!!  I spent 5 years on first before I began looping and it's my favorite!  Each sheet contains the standard and the kid friendly I can statement!  Here's a sneak peek at unfinished business... 

 

4.  I received a little package in the mail yesterday.  My sweet friend Kacey at Doodle Bugs has the coolest business outside of her teacher store.  Doodlebugs Paper just released their new 8x9, 80 sheet notebooks with darling designs!

5. Only a few more days before Google Connect goes away!  You can keep up to speed with Primary Graffiti on Blog Lovin'!  Here's a little incentive for doing so...

My darling friend Anna made this button.

With permission, I can use!

Thanks Anna!!!

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Throwback Thursday: Interview Project

It's Throwback Thursday!  Each week, I'm joining Cara's linky sharing an old post from my blog!  Click the image below to join in on all the fun at The First Grade Parade!

The post below is from March of 2011 and one of my favorite class activities!  I hope you enjoy!

Really Good Stuff

Diving into content standards, I recently offered kids in my second grade class an opportunity to conduct an interview of an inspirational individual from our community. Students were given a rubric for presentation and shared their projects with the class. I received permission from this darling's mom to post her interview. It is adorable!

 Little Background

The date of the interview was March 13, 2011.  Kalise interviewed Mrs. Maude of Mrs. Maude's School House Museum.  She was born on February 27, 1942.  This retired teacher and civil rights worker has touched the lives of many children.  Truly an inspirational educator!

The Interview Project

BTW, I've been spitting out a few freebies and wanted to invite all my new followers to win one of the decor packs to align with the Daily 5 and CAFE poster freebies!  Click my FB button on the sidebar and join the fun on my fan page!

Funky Sock Monkeys in Daily 5 and CAFE Freebie

Back to Back Freebies!  This is the last of the freebies to align with decor sets.  I sure hope you understand but I'm ready move on to DATA!!!! This fulfills the last of my special request from to align with the decor units. Several buyers asked to have Daily 5 and CAFE posters added to match the theme.  I just completed the request and uploaded the file to my store as a freebie! This file, as with all, is a labor of love.  If you download, please take a minute to rate my product! 

If you love the file, click the first image to link for my Funky Sock Monkeys Daily 5 and CAFE freebie.  If you are interested in the decor unit, I have large visuals available to view by linking to my blog post (here).  The graphic below will take you to the unit in my store!  

Hipster Monsters in Daily 5 and CAFE Freebie

Happy Wednesday!  I hope your summer is going well!  I've split my time between working, creating, redesigning my home, organization, and rest.  I'm stopping in today with a special request from a few buyers who purchased my decor set.  They asked to have Daily 5 and CAFE posters added to match the theme.  I just completed the request and uploaded the file to my store as a freebie! This file, as with all, is a labor of love.  If you download, please take a minute to rate my product!  

 

If you love the file, click the first image to link for my Hipster Monster Daily 5 and CAFE freebie.  If you are interested in the decor unit, I have large visuals available to view by linking to my blog post (here).  The graphic below will take you to the unit in my store! 

Tu ne peux pas dire que tu fais du graffiti si tu n’as pas fait un train – P. Gonzales

C’est une histoire d’atmosphère plus que de performance, c’est une chasse au trésor avec des amis, c’est un voyage et un résultat, mais surtout c’est le moment où on le fait qui doit être magique. La photo rappelle le moment.

On est comme les cheminots, on connait la vie des trains ...

Connect with Me

Are you a Google Connect Follower?  Do you regularly visit my blog by reading through Google Reader?  Are you aware it will all end on July 1st?  Oh man, I sure hope you have back up plans because I'd hate to be disconnected!

I've taken steps to help with this transition.  I signed up for Blog Lovin' last year.  This site allows you to read post the way Google Reader allowed you to keep up to speed with all your favorite blogs.

Need a few tips?

Sign up for Blog Lovin' (link embedded in image).  Click 'import your favorite blogs from Google Reader'. Once you click the blue import button, you will be prompted to enter your blog address and additional information.  It only took a few minutes for my blog roll to transfer.  Blog Lovin' even made blog suggestions similar to the bloggers I already follow.  The suggestions were a bonus because I found some real gems!  I bookmarked my Blog Lovin' account to access the reader quickly.  You can even download an app for your iPhone or Android. Nice right?!?

If you are not a Blog Lovin' kind of guy or gal, you can also join me on Google Plus.  Keep in mind that this doesn't allow you to import your blogs.  You will have to find friends or blogs to join your circle.  The only way to stay up to speed is hoping your favorite bloggers select the Google + button at the bottom of their post and share with those that follow.  Confused.... No Worries, I'm still working it all out in my mind too!  It's not as scary as you think.  You just need to spend a little one-on-one time with Google + and open your mind to a little change.

I'm a picture kind of gal. Are you? I find it quick, easy, and fun to stay up to speed with my favorites through viewing their images!  It's been nearly a year and 1/2 since I joined Instagram and I'm in love.  Another social website that gives you a glimpse into the lives of your friends, blogs, and shops!  Seriously, I've gotten myself in LOTS of trouble with the MR. after following a few boutiques.  They post nearly 10 pictures everyday of CUTESY outfits that are my weakness.  I'm tempted by every maxi posted. I try not to share all my photos on my FB fan page or my blog so that it's interesting visiting my Instagram account!

I'm on a roll so why stop?  If you've followed my little ole blog for a while, you are aware I can be found on Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook.  I'm certain tutorials aren't needed here!  If so, send me an email and we will chat! 

     

     

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