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Dollar Spot Finds for the Classroom - Fall, 2013

Wow!  Have y'all been enjoying the transition to fall weather as much as I have?  For reals, I've been getting out my sweaters, leggings, and boots!  Love it!!  :)  I was in the Target Dollar Spot today, and found these amazing resources for my intervention classroom!! (Here's a freebie to use with the fun erasers!!)

((Psst... for a free Phonemic Awareness printable to use with the seasonal eraser manipulatives, click the free tab on my Facebook page!!))
 Check them out!
Cute erasers for Phonemic Awareness manipulatives - for the Kindergartners!

Pencil bucket

Fall themed pencils - because my kiddos dig office supplies!

This little owl - perfect as a cheerful fall decoration - I smile when I look at him!!  :) 
What do you think?  What is your favorite Dollar Spot find?

Comments

  1. Julie10/19/2013

    Love the little erasers! They would be good to use for math manipulatives as well. :)

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