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Hey y'all! I just wanted to quickly share our new novel study in case you don't follow me on Instagram (msleslieann01). We are SO excited to dig into the mystery genre with this Newbery Winner. Be sure and check back for lots ...
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Happy Wednesday, y'all! I'm excited to announce a new weekly series on the blog called "Book Share". Each week, I'll post a few books that are current hits in my classroom. Sometimes there will be a theme among the books such ...
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Hi friends! I wanted to share an idea that has worked REALLY well in my classroom this semester. It has made staying on task (for both me and my kids!) a whole lot easier.  When you go to certain types of events like ...
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I never thought I could meet anyone who loved books more than I do. Luckily, I have! In fact, I have met 8 other amazing teachers who have that real innate love for children's literature. It is goosebumps amazing. Every time I ...
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I've been meaning to share this idea for ages and it's been sitting in iPhoto just patiently waiting on me. Do you have AR at your school? I've heard good and bad things about it, but I've always had it in my classroom. I ...
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