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Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!  Be sure to share the history of this day with your class.  My students were impressed to learn that it originally was called Decoration Day since people would decorate the graves. 
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If you are looking for resources to use with your class, many activities and printables are available at Apples4TheTeacher.com.

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If you are blog-hopping over the holiday, be sure to hop over to Rachel at A. B. Seymour.  She is having a huge 200 follower giveaway, and I'm proud to be a part of it!  Check it out here.

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I'm joining up with lots of other bloggers to offer 20% off in my TpT and TN stores today, tomorrow, and I'm extending it until Tuesday.  Enjoy 20% off everything!  You can find more sales at the linky party over at A Cupcake for the Teacher.

my TpT shop and my TN shop

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  1. Stacy5/28/2012

    Hi,
    I didn't know that fact about Memorial Day, thanks for sharing. I just found your blog and I am your newest follower. I am follower 300 (can I get a woop, woop). I love the design of your blog and I can't wait to have more time this summer to go through and read your previous posts.
    Stacy

    simpsonsuperstars

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  2. Katie5/28/2012

    I just found your blog through Rachel's giveaway and I look forward to following you and reading your future posts. Happy Memorial Day!!

    Katie
    Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

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  3. Kelley Dolling5/29/2012

    Love . . . love . . . love your blog. So glad I wandered in this morning. I can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve! I am hosting my very first linky party and would love for you to join up if you are interested :)

    Kelley Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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