All in all, my day was awesome until I got a text message from Colleen stating that someone just rear-ended her car then took off on her. Ugh! I feel so BAD!! The poor girl has a classroom to work on, beginner teacher training starting tomorrow, and now has to start physical therapy because her back is messed up! And what kind-of person drives off after hitting someone so badly that the neighbors come out of their house because of the loud crash? Just terrible!
In Colleen's words, the day "turned the corner" when our Slant Box was waiting on my doorstep when I got home! Thank you, Terry! It couldn't have come at a better time!!
Terry from First At Bat was such a good sport about having both of us for the Slant Box Exchange. We know it was a challenge and we really appreciate the thought you put into our fantastic package!! Terry started off by writing each of us a beautiful letter.
Knowing about our love of literacy, Terry included a handmade magnet with the most beautiful and inspirational quote. I definitely am going to post in my classroom! Thank you, Terry!!
Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created.
Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired.
Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified.
Love of reading and writing is not exacted, it is quickened.
Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated.
-Russell Stauffer
But Terry didn't stop there! Wait to you see what was in our box!!
We love, love, LOVE everything that she included! Gigantic erasers, anti-bacterial soap, writing notebooks, stickers, and student award coupons! And for some of those crazy teaching days...an Angel of Peace and Morning Devotions book to keep us grounded. Finally, The Best Place to Read book for me, a cute stuffed pig for Colleen (her favorite) and a colorful alligator to remember our new Florida friend made the box complete! THANK YOU, TERRY!!
If you want to join in the fun, check out Lesson With Coffee's Slant Box Exchange below! The September sign-up will be posted until September 3rd.
Before we say goodbye, we wanted to share one of our newest products that I can't wait for my students to play. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz reinforces r-controlled vowel sounds and includes THREE games and WEEK of reinforcing activities. The bundle addresses the following Grade 1-3 Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3, 2.3, and 3.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
We hope that everyone has an awesome week! Please keep Colleen in your thoughts as she mends an awfully sore back and starts her beginner teacher's training this week!!
I am so sorry for the tough moments this day brought, and very glad the package arrived today! Also, I am so excited, you are my first followers on my blog. I'm glad you enjoyed everything. I tried to stick with your favorite colors. The soap was something that reminded me of your camping, while keeping those germs away from a first year teacher! I knew also, we shared Florida, so had to include the Gator and beachy box! The rest is our common bonds of favorite things: reading, writing and faith! Have a wonderfully blessed week. Will be praying for you Colleen!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you were spoiled! Glad you had fun! Hopefully you sign up for October!!!
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