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Top 3 of 2011

Mrs. Smith is having a Top 3 of 2011 Linky Party and I think it is BRILLIANT!

Here are my top 3!

Journeys lessons turned poetry notebook--I'm worki...
Sep 24, 2011, 6 comments
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Add peace in your classroom instantly!-Compliment ...
Oct 29, 2011, 3 comments
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10 math things to do with old calendars!--I am th...
Nov 23, 2011, 1 comment
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So the first one I am really excited about.  It will be my 52 page, differentiated, nursery rhyme, alphabet poetry notebook that I am going to work on this summer.  I simply am not efficient enough to put this together and stay sane before that.  I started and had to quit but it is coming, I promise. :/

The second one is my baby.  A very simple way to add peace in the classroom with compliments.  A must on a Monday morning, especially after a really long break, or when the kids are at each other's throats.  Sometimes I have to remember to take my own advice!

And the third made it to Pinterest.

My blog is a baby and I do not have as much to contribute to the blogging community as many of you, but please follow me and be patient with me.  I blog so I can join great Linky Parties like this, it motivates me to be a better teacher and I just simply love you all! :)
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  1. Fern Smith's Classroom IdeasDecember 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you for linking up at my linky party and telling others about it! I love your blog and I'm now a follower!
    ~Fern
    Fern Smith’s Classroom Ideas!

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  2. AmandaDecember 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Your welcome Fern. I am a new follower of yours as well! :)

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  3. LisaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I love the compliment circle idea! What a great way to build a sense of community in the classroom! By the way I wanted to let you know I awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award! You can check it out here The Versatile Blogger Award

    Happy New Year!

    Lisa
    Criss-Cross Applesauce

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