Meterials:

1 lunch sack for 1 paper bag
pink, white, and black construction paper
scissors
crayons
paste

Directions:

Cut a V notch at the top of each lunch sack.
* Hint: Draw the V from the top opening of the sack with a pencil.
Start at the top center and bring your notch down. This will form the ears.

Close the bag and lie flat.
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The month of May has arrived and it is that time to celebrate the end of the school year; Mother's Day; and also my dad's birthday. Where did the year go? It only seemed like yesterday I was getting all excited about my first year of teaching. I was putting Mary Engelbrit posters up; arranging my teacher desk; rearranging my classroom seating ( Read more... )

I know it has been forever since I have posted something real. Life has been busy since the big change.  I love my life to summarize it up in a nutshell. As compared to last semester, I definitely feel my confidence level climbing, as far as my professional life. For those of you who don't know, I'm subbing currently at the Collinsville school ( Read more... )

I received this from a professor at SIUC. It is quit interesting and I hope all of you read it! -Maria

From The Nation, Friday, December 15, 2006 - posted December 13, 2006. See http://www.thenation.com/blogs/edcut?bid=7&pid=147845
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Citizen ( Read more... )

It has been a while since I actually posted a real update. I feel as if it is necessary to take care of this. I find it absolutely hard to believe Christmas will be here in a week. The shopping is almost done. I have to find a couple more gifts then I will be ready for Christmas. It is actually nice to have "real" money to buy for the ones I love. ( Read more... )

( my xmas stocking )

I got this from a very close friend of mine. It is worth the time to read it. One thing is for sure, I'm coffee and always will be. Peace to you all. Maria ( Read more... )

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