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If you couldn’t tell, I love lists – listing things is very satisfying. Many of my readers are embarking on Winter Break….and I know you all need it. Here’s what’s on my Bucket List for the next two weeks:

Horse Pens 40 – considered the best kept secret in the South ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  my goal is to get on the rock and climb a route…yep, just one. That’s probably all I can handle

Read…. – My Goodreads challenge for the year is to read 50 books this year. I’m at 41 (with 4 in progress!)…can I do it?!

Cross-Stitch – yes, seriously. I’ve had this set for months!!!

Organize my life….with one of these!

 ‘nough said

What’s on your Bucket List for break?

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Here’s your official 2017 The Giving Tree Gift Guide!

PART 1

(Just some things that have caught my eye, nobody told me to endorse these things – you’re welcome)

For the reader in your life

100 Books Scratch Off Poster

Sweater Knit Slippers – ladies…don’t you want to cozy up with a good book while wearing these?

 Awesome bookmarks – There are never enough bookmarks for a real book nerd!

Litographs – your favorite text on a t-shirt, tote scarf, or poster!

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For the one who has everything in your life

I Adulted Sticker Book – because everyone needs a little recognition

What Do You Meme? I mean…a game about memes? Sign me up!

 How about a gift that gives back? Trades of Hope provides a sustainable business for women all over the globe. These women have struggled through abuse, poverty and heartache; many of them do not realize their worth. Now through their fair trade work, they are learning how to weave a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Next week I’ll share my recommendations for tech lovers and the kids in your life!

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• It’s here! Who is planning to see Wonder this weekend?
• Thinking about buying some gifts soon? The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books have put out their Gift Giving Guide. (Thanks, Corrie!)
• Instructional technology is not my only passion. One of my top stress relievers is BAKING! And I have found a pie crust game changer from one of my favorite baking companies, King Arthur Flour. They’re reviving a strategy called Pie Crumbs and it’s just about brilliant.
• Finally, as you prepare for this holiday season, consider providing opportunities to support those with less than. I’m hosting a Black Friday Trades of Hope sale next week. Consider joining this event and helping women all over the world stop the cycle of poverty and abuse.

Short, but sweet Friday update…see you in TWO Fridays!

Megan

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• I guess DEVOLSON is a thing. Be sure to comment with your experience of DEVOLSON, you know, to prove it’s a thing.
•  My early 1980’s friends, can you relate to this?
• Google exec Eric Schmidt, has some email rules…9 of them.
• Eric Curts is my new go-to blogger – controlaltachieve.com
• Did you know you could be a member of ICE (Illinois Computing Educators) for free?! If you’re an educator in Illinois, you don’t want to miss being a part of this organization

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

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Ah, the joys of a Friday. Today was Twin Day…make that Quadruplet Day

 

• Four good questions KIDS can ask:
  • Is it possible….?
  • What if….?
  • How can we do this differently?
  • Why?
• Pretty sure this kid is going places
• Make Today…. (click the image to make your own copy!)
• It’s not too late to have your students write a novel with NaNoWriMo!
• Not so ordinary Writing Prompts (some for adults and some for your students, too!)
• Finally, don’t forget….

Happy Friday friends!

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Hi everyone, Happy Friday! Here’s a quick round up of some things from that place called the Internet. I hope you find something new and interesting:

• Teach kind – great books to have around (thanks for the find, Tanis!)
• St. Charles Library Book Sale – I mean, you can grab this gem:

• Halloween is just around the corner. Hope your costume is ready to go. Need some inspiration?

Amelia Bedelia!

• Star these Weekly Teacher Tips from Google – they’re updated every week! Classroom, Forms, and sign up for Edu Updates

 

Have a great weekend!

Megan