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Currently and a Flashback Freebie

Time for Currently with Farley!  Wow this year is flying by!!  :)


I'm a big fan of Eve Bunting's books, and I adore A Turkey for Thanksgiving!  There are always a few kiddos who don't know the surprise at the end, and it is priceless.
From Amazon here
Also, I'm happily linking up with Learning is Something to Treasure with a Freebie Flashback.

My Freebie Flashback comes from March of this year, and is pretty popular - maybe you've seen the Pin?  No?  Well click here to see it for yourself!  :)  It's a Guided Reading "Cheat Sheet" for grades K-5.  Enjoy!!
Visit the original post here!
Are you ready for Fall in your classroom?  Any advice to keep me sane organized?

Comments

  1. Lindsay10/04/2012

    I love Eve Bunting books too!!!

    Lindsay
    My Life as a Third Grade Teacher

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  2. Sally10/04/2012

    I love A Turkey for Thanksgiving! Yes, the kids do love the surprise at the end!

    Sally from Elementary Matters

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  3. Unknown10/05/2012

    Organization is hard. Working on that myself. A new year at a new school is always tough at the beginning of the year.
    ~April Walker
    The Idea Backpack

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  4. Kate Daniel10/09/2012

    I picked A Turkey for Thanksgiving, too! I love that book!!

    Kate
    Second Grade Sparkle

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  5. Rikki10/09/2012

    I love this freebie. I just downloaded it. What a great cheat sheet for guided reading.
    ஐRikki
    The Hive

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