tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14507470256509940262024-02-07T14:20:08.880-05:00Pirate GirlHi! I am Merinda Nunez Astles and the author behind Pirate Girl's Education Invasion. I have been teaching for 28 years. One of my favorite things to do is write lesson plans (nerdy, right?). I love creating and sharing new materials. On my blog, I share classroom ideas, teaching ideas, and elementary classroom resources. My specialty is resources for the Christian classroom. I hope you will drop by often. God bless!Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-69821727725538633962024-01-08T08:00:00.002-05:002024-01-08T08:00:00.135-05:00Happy 2024!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EqT002txPMs8EeQi9BIKWI7b-URmkiB2R0HikJK2IpsA1i3pFOvibAfYJEDHnvyYqd4A9AV29VG9qOPpyNn9GzQzt5YhUlkW7pg_xm9t0nhlwnFzbwD4QEANP3HdTbx6UJx2qB1uL3xg_h7qfQgMLjd0rTvJcRhHwncNWS4hBqLIMl-YWZ-87aYmI0iT/s720/happy%20new%20year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EqT002txPMs8EeQi9BIKWI7b-URmkiB2R0HikJK2IpsA1i3pFOvibAfYJEDHnvyYqd4A9AV29VG9qOPpyNn9GzQzt5YhUlkW7pg_xm9t0nhlwnFzbwD4QEANP3HdTbx6UJx2qB1uL3xg_h7qfQgMLjd0rTvJcRhHwncNWS4hBqLIMl-YWZ-87aYmI0iT/w200-h200/happy%20new%20year.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy 2024!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know many of you have already headed back to school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are going back this morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to pass along a little encouragement and a prayer using 1 Corinthians 15:58 to help us refocus as we go back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>God, help us to celebrate the ministry that You have called us to. Help us to celebrate victories large and small. Help us to celebrate the fact that You choose to use us in Your work. Give us the energy and perseverance to work unto You, setting an example of Your faithfulness to our students and co-laborers in the ministry. May we be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of this ministry, knowing that in the Lord our labor is not in vain. Amen!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Prayers for everyone heading back into classrooms this year!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4HK1BqAwF2V-wD5_NTc6vjzVNuTYTl-upvVBtMgx5o_0TvSFZdQkzVaS1JlIGmgN5erknWqLPh2cMSJulon0Q893lWwNwBM3zYtaAg4FN8vBxIEmCe382xy6VwgBNIbYqT1nWOCFwq84O1Hfmpvy8fA11BeomRVrEWMTBHf1SKSfZsF8-9b4eLFMGD6F/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4HK1BqAwF2V-wD5_NTc6vjzVNuTYTl-upvVBtMgx5o_0TvSFZdQkzVaS1JlIGmgN5erknWqLPh2cMSJulon0Q893lWwNwBM3zYtaAg4FN8vBxIEmCe382xy6VwgBNIbYqT1nWOCFwq84O1Hfmpvy8fA11BeomRVrEWMTBHf1SKSfZsF8-9b4eLFMGD6F/w110-h200/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="110" /></a></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-1382794696994828432023-02-12T06:35:00.001-05:002023-02-12T06:43:49.988-05:00Grand Opening Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I shared exciting news about expanding my store.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, it seems that many other sellers are too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We know that some districts do not allow their teachers to shop on certain sites,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so, we are trying to help out with that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To get the word out about other places to shop,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we got together to throw a</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">GRAND OPENING SALE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.madebyteachers.com/seller/pirate-girls-education-invasion/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxnWU9fEGaJhpej5vN_fMdMXNtJR_WyA_YIlTKpdKXA6e9fprocng8v2oqf7zXS1UdDfaYl6rLjsgCsW-a1bNE5tEY4F2hcJfNelsJ9uvAw5qhz4GAVyY1PQZFmg2VMNAJpmsniZ6sb9CFuD-buP77ZoSM6_gJGkyCFHN2g1Gb-tAsCOPPL1hQV1ODw/s320/sale%20button.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My new store is at Made by Teachers and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">although I don't have everything loaded there yet,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am offering a 20% discount on what I do have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will find many of my Bible packets, task cards,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentine's Day and Easter activities.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you've never been over to Made by Teachers,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">please be sure to head over and look around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, research #GRAND20</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to find other sellers who are participating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the image below to get to Made by Teachers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.madebyteachers.com/seller/pirate-girls-education-invasion/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWaiVXYJMAcR4un2XD08w0czJx3AGDuZl3N983dSCgg7GfZ6sWC1X1ExH2ExUUxwhC0zuzPLvjl9YSh795ZohTQA8cXxRUp0rFbWFIUP7l9PVm_NUXSgxzQp-ex6B_fcli8vjK8xEkCPYkbtFn9rV9MHxZY7sJbC3NhUO21Fw5ku-pbHppASdJNf75g/w200-h200/Logo_PNG.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmO9Anx9VDhzhl8qzGycSWIxWNU1_eK10o5yRdiuz7Ta7sEoVq80ewSsmlXONT6zwU7jA4kcaLn7zbWxc17fKIgNo1v5mgqwjlV4Xjnhp_4snoVyFTl46DoG6b493t1LedLLVqg6mEX-NiJVAwOr6lBgqmOCZD6t93fwMaVShQzVRK_6A9Oz7RwoB-MA/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmO9Anx9VDhzhl8qzGycSWIxWNU1_eK10o5yRdiuz7Ta7sEoVq80ewSsmlXONT6zwU7jA4kcaLn7zbWxc17fKIgNo1v5mgqwjlV4Xjnhp_4snoVyFTl46DoG6b493t1LedLLVqg6mEX-NiJVAwOr6lBgqmOCZD6t93fwMaVShQzVRK_6A9Oz7RwoB-MA/s320/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-27249462664621665002023-01-22T06:45:00.003-05:002023-01-22T06:47:04.078-05:00Opening a Second Shop!<div style="text-align: center;">Good news!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">My business is expanding :)</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I have just opened a shop at <b><a href="https://www.madebyteachers.com/seller/pirate-girls-education-invasion/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Made by Teachers</span></a></b>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't been over to check out their website,</div><div style="text-align: center;">make plans to do it soon. Click on the image to find me and then have a look around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.madebyteachers.com/seller/pirate-girls-education-invasion/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="154" data-original-width="352" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQAZeUy909ccwuOotBgB73FcsRT1_wEoPBolC64HhGk7CwuFqflEI44_daEaDDjAbWOrwwXMW5Akz-Kf73qF9fXJbYEkKg_5wTSqIOpO3rBcytXNmM7carfuUKdGv071BwsPD-mNaYGVwVVb-rcL2c93JxuvK9Lh6rCQCztI19FZv6hHJ4Ms0aBXRTA/s320/madebyteachers-logo-colored.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you are still more comfortable with <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pirate-Girls-Education-Invasion" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">TpT</span></a></b><span style="font-size: medium;">,</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">don't worry, I'm still there too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Below are 2 Valentine FREEBIES in my </div><div style="text-align: center;">Made by Teachers store.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Click on the images to grab your freebies and</div><div style="text-align: center;">also check out Made by Teachers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.madebyteachers.com/products/helping-hearts-alphabet-match/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggctciTzlMTpl9XSJIZs3htcBXeQilysuX18CjHrKxo3qER-i8DkQXQodBFofC5XNGKMCkn0a67_dq4oA9-14lzhKd2zXIC2qoFbP1Zqdmv5YmVJAuIOwSKFURrRpn-AwfKPpFGM9rWiO5WuMNb0yU1FiyQTehpNpaqZEx46Vdpw0bBBc5IeuLUMjoCA/s320/helping%20hearts%20alpha%20preview%20new%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.madebyteachers.com/products/sweet-subtraction-math-center/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhIVr9RQvwySKeSC8D42gd5lEf17sCcfxnUef8DxncaQMflkSOJWjH-IrvFTD3Rl_Fjyi8o9qLx7dUXlugSJRmuAed0V3gDU5ZaqEf4dvqaN7fxq5z3gsQHrIpGvRjx47j8Z2OURZWVImJMtJ5dU85P_ntYTh1miAl14z11LvLjpdrEkfLMxai1yLcNA/s320/sweet%20subtraction%20preview%20new%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2PcM4NrOrAtrYZ_vrmSByqs6xErtmw2Npr03NuOkTSy0KEH3G-1xyQkMv0xsWgLuamxMWlI-T2o8nIx3_qWhJfdi346minHIS7XLIsD7ipv6iG9W571KXzqCm1yZhmIZlStb7dDEdV3n6-m6o3sf1bMEmTSVSgVvyMbtS7Z56yanhDkRA-ymNjyRaw/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2PcM4NrOrAtrYZ_vrmSByqs6xErtmw2Npr03NuOkTSy0KEH3G-1xyQkMv0xsWgLuamxMWlI-T2o8nIx3_qWhJfdi346minHIS7XLIsD7ipv6iG9W571KXzqCm1yZhmIZlStb7dDEdV3n6-m6o3sf1bMEmTSVSgVvyMbtS7Z56yanhDkRA-ymNjyRaw/s320/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-29439004676317397412022-08-27T07:26:00.004-04:002022-08-27T07:27:39.029-04:00Bible Review with Headbands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, we're back in full swing around here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're on week 3 of Bible study already,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I wanted to share our first week back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year I'm teaching 3rd - 5th grade Bible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've had most of these kids since the 1st grade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We use the Gospel Project curriculum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which walks them all the way through the Bible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew that I needed to review during our first class</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and it was a lot to cover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, what they thought was a game</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">turned into a really great and fun review.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyz9bOX_O5qQyBnDuOJAgPccHXZU0l-oiPdushN3JXSOlWRV9jPMHTJ8wDCNWL949aU0lm9RXsCIiORbTvLJJ7UgxTQY9H8VnGwuPEoN-_IjF9ergLZJnLQRjwRip9UM6Clk-Tb-7XOlxF1oZxCdRzwy5qmIkj0ZDY8y6w4RPAUltZ7WnN8-Iq3C3zg/s1440/298554813_3932641650193411_9076117657381341992_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyz9bOX_O5qQyBnDuOJAgPccHXZU0l-oiPdushN3JXSOlWRV9jPMHTJ8wDCNWL949aU0lm9RXsCIiORbTvLJJ7UgxTQY9H8VnGwuPEoN-_IjF9ergLZJnLQRjwRip9UM6Clk-Tb-7XOlxF1oZxCdRzwy5qmIkj0ZDY8y6w4RPAUltZ7WnN8-Iq3C3zg/s320/298554813_3932641650193411_9076117657381341992_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My adult kids and I have game night regularly at my house</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and HEADBANDS is one of our favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So instead of just talking at my students,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we played Headbands Bible Review.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I simply attached a card with topics that I wanted them to review. They started shouting out clues to help me guess what was on my head. I pretended to not know until I got all the facts that I wanted from them. I "guessed" what was on my head and then moved on to the next card. The game also helped me clear up misconceptions (for example, if they said "she's married to Joseph" I would say "it's Mary" and they would yell "no").</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was soooo much fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I felt like it was a great review and the next week we were able to jump straight into our new lessons for the year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have also used Bible word cards to play Pictionary and Charades. All of them are good ways to review or just practice any words or topics that you need to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wP35IqmZTVujsUdhC9GisKfFgZoDxhnT58nYgpmPDyUTqxAHuX_3byemGcGqg-dkiDyC_zqT30Z1Y6wUp6pMM_oP1gHxnPztD_7IbjwKN7u9t66KSRPdNzPE6IUoBRvV3HQJx1Q3ujbTTtJwCNMhe3sDIu2_nsmdZ2yXFfM8TOl-VxlE7ohTnxf3IA/s1536/Dotty%20Bunting%20Header_Yellow.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="1536" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wP35IqmZTVujsUdhC9GisKfFgZoDxhnT58nYgpmPDyUTqxAHuX_3byemGcGqg-dkiDyC_zqT30Z1Y6wUp6pMM_oP1gHxnPztD_7IbjwKN7u9t66KSRPdNzPE6IUoBRvV3HQJx1Q3ujbTTtJwCNMhe3sDIu2_nsmdZ2yXFfM8TOl-VxlE7ohTnxf3IA/s320/Dotty%20Bunting%20Header_Yellow.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm including 3 of my FREE resources that would work really well for any of the review games mentioned above. Click on each of them to grab your free copies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Bible-Word-Cards-8476407" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidq2EqU1EQIWwsgmaDMqdyoL1MToQlGCrjNLbVxYs8USLXMg_k8qeVKEtLhTaZ6yeDO1lIZCLgwm3EBGcS_8_9QhNyK3VVKjG21ChzSOws_tZXbmizDzGAVnByExk3VmNCOK0RehsqUMeMix8ytrBFLqywTtriRbzL1rZghDptvbeLAExiWUTq7J7aAA/s320/Free%20Bible%20Word%20Cards%20preview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Women-of-the-Bible-Matching-Game-216982" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqyEup3tiLmO4PQOwEoZCDxxjTBVHGOk0haGDfWgmCz8-Z3aPQJhdV8MbWaGGNxam5RTE6RscKv2DiAYn1J1u9R70lCo0oqEuZGMa-mafy74-MZQNKdvl53Fg4wz_LwGPI_oz82AFl16G8bAB315uTkbVYTZVefrAMW5JnXJBDgU-CxvWXfaz3SkFTQ/s320/women%20of%20bible%20free%20preview%20new%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Men-of-the-Bible-Matching-Game-216805" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiip15re-VTu2EF623FGWMarwm4jCRWKjXa06FaYLgy7qAaAdZIduvT-2HA5yPE7dTi1W0yzzq21AumwpdfToBdDAxZSU7xD24t9l8HQjsv7pwaKwpVsjsl_YNBCYt1_cnBbtlCCFYEoPLnqOPd4woW4ja5zRdGxtzbuh0E5WhAiIkJH8RfIBRwfVqBqQ/s320/men%20of%20bible%20free%20preview%20new%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HAVE FUN!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMML9oHMNaNLPhdOj6_1NAp2zqZaScoo35tKfULJjSLynKNn8MCT-V_ZGmsQkJfH-N1uqVRtcIIQDDzKrtgvG0lgorzIQkEhvtyUlteFPArVQZlWfe7uOz7rjIZ2Nn-NuItuZsJy7hxZnKZiVYFSF2nfX3O4Kt1nCgLAZd8-ThN0DVeTnDbgDUthPD2A/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMML9oHMNaNLPhdOj6_1NAp2zqZaScoo35tKfULJjSLynKNn8MCT-V_ZGmsQkJfH-N1uqVRtcIIQDDzKrtgvG0lgorzIQkEhvtyUlteFPArVQZlWfe7uOz7rjIZ2Nn-NuItuZsJy7hxZnKZiVYFSF2nfX3O4Kt1nCgLAZd8-ThN0DVeTnDbgDUthPD2A/s320/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-12398410994972203342022-08-14T05:51:00.002-04:002022-08-14T05:51:28.474-04:00Pirate Ponderings: CHOSEN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dd8fuiVSDDyY3TDvRijqUrBZX7FQPYJ4Wwg7n2i1MnS964IsRMSgaiRKei4C1nyYCZcGwPVtLLjpP3v4lDAEWeTKscIxzL6v8r57WSFC111GJFLD6DBD1q0FxVH8TAd0fP-iLPW1U7iPbAvggPLpOwtwPPRY_gLmCDOon9l9sdpbp-3Va1kiQlkpxw/s425/istockphoto-532918691-170667a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="425" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dd8fuiVSDDyY3TDvRijqUrBZX7FQPYJ4Wwg7n2i1MnS964IsRMSgaiRKei4C1nyYCZcGwPVtLLjpP3v4lDAEWeTKscIxzL6v8r57WSFC111GJFLD6DBD1q0FxVH8TAd0fP-iLPW1U7iPbAvggPLpOwtwPPRY_gLmCDOon9l9sdpbp-3Va1kiQlkpxw/s320/istockphoto-532918691-170667a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every year our admin chooses a word or phrase</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that she feels God is giving her for our staff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love our word this year :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">CHOSEN</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">CHOSEN "for such a time as this"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">CHOSEN for this time,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">CHOSEN for these kids,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">CHOSEN for this generation,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">CHOSEN for this place</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">CHOSEN to proclaim HIS excellencies.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am in awe of the fact that I am chosen by God.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know me,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so to know that HE chose me for ANYTHING is humbling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then to think of what HE chose</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in order for me to be chosen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose to leave heaven,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose to become a baby, born in a stable,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">raised in poverty and oppression,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose to buck the system in order to speak truth,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose beatings and humiliation,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose the cross,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose death and the grave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes, praise God for HIS resurrection, but</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">let's not skip over all the stuff that came before that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose a lot of hurt and suffering.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Knowing it would happen, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose to do it anyway, for me and for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE chose all of it so that we could choose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can choose to reject HIM or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we can choose</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to believe in HIM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to love HIM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to follow HIM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to worship HIM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to serve HIM.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We all get to choose what we will do with HIM.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm praying that our response will be</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Colossians 3:12-17 (ESV)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>12) Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, <b>compassionate</b> hearts, <b>kind</b>ness, humility, meekness and <b>patience</b>, 13) <b>bearing with one another</b> and, if one has a complaint against another, <b>forgiving</b> each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. 14) And above all these <b>put on love</b>, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15) And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be <b>thankful</b>. 16) Let the <b>word of Christ dwell in you</b> richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17) And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE calls us CHOSEN, HOLY AND BELOVED :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then we are given some instructions for how we should live in light of what HE has done for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we walk into our schools and meet with students, we all get to choose how we will treat them (and each other).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm praying that this school year, for our students, our families, our schools and ourselves, we will all choose to </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> be hopeful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be kind</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be humble</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be patient</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be encouraged and encouraging</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be compassionate </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be comforted and comforting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be worshipful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be joyful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be committed</div><div style="text-align: center;">be thankful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm praying that we all stay faithful to our calling and that everything we choose this year will be honoring to HIM.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNizs6Wjv_6bz6bCYuCPKyFOi2rdhTFjkTZ26Z3G0AypxSzSGLPpJecgrSjlyRavwRkMtiHA8AEoS9UYQ5G6pr-Gl8VDbQ96eKoXHeMoCQaBiaVHfDC8oeDPxhnXXdmSaDpQRWJJxs28h1jiT_XVb-0-xgdKUgvL-HtOPZsgm8at9fyOcgsMvLzNunA/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNizs6Wjv_6bz6bCYuCPKyFOi2rdhTFjkTZ26Z3G0AypxSzSGLPpJecgrSjlyRavwRkMtiHA8AEoS9UYQ5G6pr-Gl8VDbQ96eKoXHeMoCQaBiaVHfDC8oeDPxhnXXdmSaDpQRWJJxs28h1jiT_XVb-0-xgdKUgvL-HtOPZsgm8at9fyOcgsMvLzNunA/s320/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-69747694001776779012022-05-21T08:05:00.001-04:002022-05-21T08:05:16.624-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Memorial Day<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How many days left???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are down to 3 which will include 2 days of field day and a half day so we don't have much time left to focus on Memorial Day with our students. If you still have time left, I have a freebie, an easy prep sentence building activity and a bulletin board idea for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know when it gets close to the end throwing stations together needs to be quick and easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This word building activity is just that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just print, cut apart (kids can do that)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and let them start making words.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's FREE so just click on the picture for your copy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Memorial-Day-Word-Building-704411" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7dTM0yJDZXjySs4Aahns9RQZRY0t1VkZqhLKJBOaeHXVnzFXAeHRZHLB9RjkzHEB8QQmR56JOjLOvK2EIdwWbxlXC86eHWXuoWqBm0jC95qXDQifL5XEjcMLrbO-AKMkCBdboEvAnz8UEckI5J3X1GcJCA0dezRVR4jPrWRwWc5dshDCTIj9T42EOg/s320/free%20memorial%20day%20word%20building%20preview%20new%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another easy prep station is this sentence building activity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you make the copies your students can help cut them out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then they can work together to rebuild the sentences, record them on the provided worksheet and then check their answers using the answer key.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Memorial-Day-Sentence-Building-Activity-228606" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWcy_6TAYqWakJlKRCyAy2S03nJx-nTKqg_oLP0TUGAPnYiOxlkMSxTigVn06uVxGruCKol5Q8C2YPwHNOlrMUIjvEolZsOqjQR1BOWlZaRh-7qVqmFrwE53TXOqEGXWU5J6BGI5gtWrB20klS6IF6kAQimo0MqVnGsx8oTd7lB41OD5TN5u75pzNdg/s320/memorial%20day%20sentence%20building%20preview%20new%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now for a bulletin board idea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a board that we did a few years ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We called it a <b>WALL OF HONOR</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had our kids (and staff) bring in pictures of their loved ones who had served and added them to our board. They attached names, dates, places and branches of service.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone hung them with such love and pride.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was overwhelming to see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My prayer this year is that we all remember</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and honor those who have served.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLy55AlvhB2b3qrbPbLKZFg2T8RoQcP-DdIW5LFufFkbaJ4KINSZBonLgz73jgSRqbLQN6uv0at1FwL4v707mr6rk-_vJd1xg7AakTLicDjzC09Zj273x-4uqtlvurb1zPCPyReicP0-_AmpmJyBrc_9g_tLZEXXaNHXiXqQJDdmGAGNsJmUwg_9gweA/s1600/december%202011%20079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1600" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLy55AlvhB2b3qrbPbLKZFg2T8RoQcP-DdIW5LFufFkbaJ4KINSZBonLgz73jgSRqbLQN6uv0at1FwL4v707mr6rk-_vJd1xg7AakTLicDjzC09Zj273x-4uqtlvurb1zPCPyReicP0-_AmpmJyBrc_9g_tLZEXXaNHXiXqQJDdmGAGNsJmUwg_9gweA/s320/december%202011%20079.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I thank my God every time I remember you.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Philippians 1:3</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YvtYW9-M3xhjABZ1cL2RcwbRD6yf7L25Pthy6UJEEzz2FZl81HXmZXTELKPvf8ABOT4QXg8HYZE_GevSlYbfXU9SfGKFrNMj5Ko5TW6IfljfTAQDkQlVXd3vnikgztSp9_23gUwA6KXsB2WkQ6AWcC8-a-2ep-vyf3CFtzsIIS6JZMYtbd0GmNeW-A/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YvtYW9-M3xhjABZ1cL2RcwbRD6yf7L25Pthy6UJEEzz2FZl81HXmZXTELKPvf8ABOT4QXg8HYZE_GevSlYbfXU9SfGKFrNMj5Ko5TW6IfljfTAQDkQlVXd3vnikgztSp9_23gUwA6KXsB2WkQ6AWcC8-a-2ep-vyf3CFtzsIIS6JZMYtbd0GmNeW-A/s320/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-31676996993660412192022-04-15T08:19:00.000-04:002022-04-15T08:19:06.789-04:00The Best Friday of Them All<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think we can agree that all Fridays are good,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but THIS Friday is the best of them all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We call it GOOD FRIDAY,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even though it was not good for Jesus...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the result of HIS death (and resurrection)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">make it good for all who believe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spending the day grateful for what HE did for me,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and waiting another glorious celebration on Sunday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaaXuTe1sohC4q_LExnVvkGpZBlM8AcNlwYWFxW___xAMwlJnKdFyDZYiv8UDnJdEC6sc5EHZby7k8WTFn32YrTw8qx5nqUwEWyBuhxkpn1Z_nE9bPwbk5N67HcqiF8CeLPPe4bmV4PWyzbAG80KElHw8vkeyf18DVzRtuWGGXEjKZwsTfFv3dkdt_g/s1000/raf,750x1000,075,t,101010_01c5ca27c6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaaXuTe1sohC4q_LExnVvkGpZBlM8AcNlwYWFxW___xAMwlJnKdFyDZYiv8UDnJdEC6sc5EHZby7k8WTFn32YrTw8qx5nqUwEWyBuhxkpn1Z_nE9bPwbk5N67HcqiF8CeLPPe4bmV4PWyzbAG80KElHw8vkeyf18DVzRtuWGGXEjKZwsTfFv3dkdt_g/s320/raf,750x1000,075,t,101010_01c5ca27c6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Praying blessings on you as you celebrate </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what HE has done for all of us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqylq0nhH1yJHk-HSuAB_tDGm0W44w7ehFHJk2-IzHtcgBN92PdmF2N7irA95cZbA-dyqXMMCUq_LLtbVW4378-UMY0envV3IcUOunIH_nvk50JSYsqk36FJRWXvgkNVMD6_E7zZF4tl-eW-mVBvuT1v6l1q7eNzzKaLyOPH9jdBvCJPDuqcKU5cZeIg/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqylq0nhH1yJHk-HSuAB_tDGm0W44w7ehFHJk2-IzHtcgBN92PdmF2N7irA95cZbA-dyqXMMCUq_LLtbVW4378-UMY0envV3IcUOunIH_nvk50JSYsqk36FJRWXvgkNVMD6_E7zZF4tl-eW-mVBvuT1v6l1q7eNzzKaLyOPH9jdBvCJPDuqcKU5cZeIg/s320/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-86448345119247777572022-04-02T05:29:00.001-04:002022-04-02T05:29:14.890-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Ladybug Math Facts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a while since I have posted a </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FREEBIE FRIDAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so, I thought it was time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I'm featuring a basic math facts activity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ladybug-Addition-facts-to-10-233224" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GU2p2Ipmvx1TEvqABwdT40vjUpx3tKdzEMx6DZiueq0I3el0RnZPyEf7vCTlykYH085mnHA3PzJnNhGdwYCUnieIszdG_NJgID2I5zL1yLLW6atmSp7Qk99MB6gxXwWk92XdVBIEpiq_vwCMO3ByO-LuItnJXunj6LpGJZCJOD7uvIVTiG1ukK_Fpw/s320/free%20ladybug%20math%20preview%20new%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a fun free way to practice facts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They will "spot" the answers and match them</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to the correct addition sentences.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is a great math activity to add to your </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">spring, insect or Easter unit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It can be used in</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">small groups,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">math stations,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">independent practice, or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as an assessment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The packet includes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">addition sentence cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sum cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">recording sheet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and answer key.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you find it helpful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Weekend!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qnYX7-5dRcF_461svl3fkKWZ0gLe1BFiyPDHfAhc4YFeMWxZhOgSl5fM6M5qIfTvf-OsZWxVvhYoOA15K80cTdChCpYVSlAlGJ5c_p_qvWnQ9Qm53kjDKrn0jM_l46oQcMRrjyH_r3up1KmZAW5tKAw2Z1XTJV1YYJmSxwLf-pOD59RZLiNf45mORg/s672/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qnYX7-5dRcF_461svl3fkKWZ0gLe1BFiyPDHfAhc4YFeMWxZhOgSl5fM6M5qIfTvf-OsZWxVvhYoOA15K80cTdChCpYVSlAlGJ5c_p_qvWnQ9Qm53kjDKrn0jM_l46oQcMRrjyH_r3up1KmZAW5tKAw2Z1XTJV1YYJmSxwLf-pOD59RZLiNf45mORg/s320/pondering%20pirate%20logo%20yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-72643184020707358482022-02-12T07:25:00.003-05:002022-02-12T07:25:59.756-05:00Bible Drills <div style="text-align: center;">If you are not doing Bible drills with your kids,</div><div style="text-align: center;">you (and they) are missing out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In honor of Valentine's Day, I used my </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love in the Bible task cards to do Bible drills</div><div style="text-align: center;">with my 2nd - 5th graders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhN5zDV5ayoTmRauztw4WlXa8Y4-n17vZQjCO70cg5juAKZQlljns84HKfEFunVIB2xPTLXe0daynmaxJrna5K_36Ks4H64cV9RdS0PX48jnBhokEnR7agUuQU8CMTf0SW0MPLfAhRPfAamsCGcMQQfKuCvQ01LBaHgafiS65I3A3AmB1I2tLmSnNwi5A=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhN5zDV5ayoTmRauztw4WlXa8Y4-n17vZQjCO70cg5juAKZQlljns84HKfEFunVIB2xPTLXe0daynmaxJrna5K_36Ks4H64cV9RdS0PX48jnBhokEnR7agUuQU8CMTf0SW0MPLfAhRPfAamsCGcMQQfKuCvQ01LBaHgafiS65I3A3AmB1I2tLmSnNwi5A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was a kid in Training Union</div><div style="text-align: center;">(yep, I'm that old),</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bible drills were a regular Sunday night activity.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's how we did it....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone gets a Bible,</div><div style="text-align: center;">call out "Draw Swords"</div><div style="text-align: center;">(the Bible is the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT)</div><div style="text-align: center;">when you call out, they hold up their Bible</div><div style="text-align: center;">(it ensures no one gets an early start),</div><div style="text-align: center;">call out the verse you want them to look up,</div><div style="text-align: center;">they look it up as quickly as they can.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When the majority make it to the right Scripture,</div><div style="text-align: center;">we call out the page number so no one is left out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then ask the question on the task card.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can have them all call out the answer and </div><div style="text-align: center;">then read the verse to clarify. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then go on to the next verse.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They had soooo much fun! And </div><div style="text-align: center;">what is better than having your students dig in the Word?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can do this with any of my task cards sets.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a link to all of them..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pirate-Girls-Education-Invasion/Search:bible+task+cards" target="_blank">BIBLE TASK CARDS</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK5OT8mGfAv_kAHeNbYf3xwwC3erPbZjT8K2a-9j-y_ww-YfoT3C-MnDpOdmFKgKx5HgtFALa_02WxFgN3czqgMfhZeI8lgGiN3GHwrvLD0svfNo2AdyKlG5EXz53fyZRAYqOc_L-hTISBf2dnD71hm0lcVfJ8ZVfXQYXhwZVKQYVEHuUWMm_T8YjTCQ=s672" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK5OT8mGfAv_kAHeNbYf3xwwC3erPbZjT8K2a-9j-y_ww-YfoT3C-MnDpOdmFKgKx5HgtFALa_02WxFgN3czqgMfhZeI8lgGiN3GHwrvLD0svfNo2AdyKlG5EXz53fyZRAYqOc_L-hTISBf2dnD71hm0lcVfJ8ZVfXQYXhwZVKQYVEHuUWMm_T8YjTCQ=s320" width="176" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-67897788465688344772021-12-18T08:58:00.001-05:002021-12-18T09:04:43.786-05:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Follow the Star<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've just wrapped up the last week of school</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and are now on Christmas break :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I wanted to share our last week's lesson with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since there were 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we broke the Christmas story into 3 sessions. For the most part we used my Christmas Devotions Weekly packet (I'll add the link below).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The breakdown looked like...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">week 1 - The Angel Visits Mary and Joseph</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">week 2 - Jesus was Born, The Angels Visited the Shepherds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">week 3 - The Wise Men</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like everyone else's, our kids were so <strike>wild</strike> antsy that I knew I wanted an activity for the last week to be one where they could be up and moving (cue, Follow the Star).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I printed out several stars, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">numbered some and left others blank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7Bs_2kRV1q6JIDgJdr7uEcCBBm9CdS88y_Kitf8J9Hoa69gBAEzGDI4QyhhhSff8Rror-TrKFF2J7yNu_f0VERuNfo52OrtVGFwOghObiZTcqB4yYbLz7waF6WI7M-0vUO1CYeBFHK-1nQ5ez9NrTnoXwx2kw20--t9b6wj9Z6GicJ8mAK43mx-vqGg=s3024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7Bs_2kRV1q6JIDgJdr7uEcCBBm9CdS88y_Kitf8J9Hoa69gBAEzGDI4QyhhhSff8Rror-TrKFF2J7yNu_f0VERuNfo52OrtVGFwOghObiZTcqB4yYbLz7waF6WI7M-0vUO1CYeBFHK-1nQ5ez9NrTnoXwx2kw20--t9b6wj9Z6GicJ8mAK43mx-vqGg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I mapped out a trail around the school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I taped up the numbered stars (I used 4) in locations where I wanted them to stop and the blank stars just to keep them on the right trail. I added sticky notes to the backs of the numbered stars so I would know what to say and read at each star.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looked something like this.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Star 1</b> - Was "found" in my Bible. On the back I wrote, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Bring a Bible and follow the star."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We walked until we found </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Star 2</b> - "Open your Bible and read Matthew 2:1-2"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(After reading the verses at each stop, we discussed them.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After these verses I told them the next star was located in</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Jerusalem and we needed to find King Herod".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Star 3</b> - "Welcome to Jerusalem. Read Matthew 2:3-9a"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We discussed and then I told them our next stop was in "Bethlehem."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Star 4</b> - "Welcome to Bethlehem. Read Matthew 2:9b-12"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After discussion, we went "home" (back to the classroom) by a different route.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had so much fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was an easy activity to put together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and it proved to be such a meaningful time spent with my students.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1umbbrpNm-9zygDTdx_YTYDfaSNBHxR6I/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwcPEeCMMDNp_QaTtMVrgo_mmZ6Gb9QJ01RopwVbVRs__AAXxWBZYM-ay_P6oZ4ZJLAjyE_2ndOFFs9e7RKlOzgJmlytP6kA5VY5_7rgmBJWsYhVCvNpgrT1zDbp-lFD96TQY5ipB7UOrQEHeWHTWwSzb50_2ArfjRr-LoofsVDSsWdwc6eb2NlkE6dA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The FREEBIE this week is a copy of the star I used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the picture to grab your copy and get started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Here's the link to my Christmas Devotions Weekly packet.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Devotions-Weekly-Birth-of-Jesus-6294937" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPAxUhqJy2_wec1K9gX8vNmxd6WB6Kb2-KiT8v6lA84LMnW46qncMF7RF7RoMDHoIdIU6FKrG57kPCgeF9_Bv_TcABTdww_y2rXE-kk3-w0KU8DRprtaWRU9upTptCy5U0jwY0GYz5kdYSRE78dRoJerymDQQGihZhCNvF9Bgrnbpkj6qugGsCvenNnw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSJfnBdLdcTj9-EPdR-l18nmYRMV0XRkHzdsYLRiQVFq6tgKn2QlbO9iAb3ANWyW7_IxVBR806_Z-P6dvXn3T42wC3YiG3uKZpZGfSUgmOSxZCEa_FMV9-Zu01TZdHtjEyBtHd4OyvqXZMVfLTCm3vMPFqkNqHXS_Cyr8YPI0RSF2MQMmDU0xLUcYJvQ=s672" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSJfnBdLdcTj9-EPdR-l18nmYRMV0XRkHzdsYLRiQVFq6tgKn2QlbO9iAb3ANWyW7_IxVBR806_Z-P6dvXn3T42wC3YiG3uKZpZGfSUgmOSxZCEa_FMV9-Zu01TZdHtjEyBtHd4OyvqXZMVfLTCm3vMPFqkNqHXS_Cyr8YPI0RSF2MQMmDU0xLUcYJvQ=s320" width="176" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-45481440261423962682021-12-10T08:56:00.000-05:002021-12-10T08:56:41.295-05:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Nativity Vocabulary Matching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's FREEBIE FRIDAY!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you want your littles to recognize/read/spell</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the main words from the nativity story?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our FREEBIE this week will help with that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It comes with picture cards and word cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that your students can practice matching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nativity-Theme-Vocabulary-Matching-Game-179290#show-price-update" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="711" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJcM_dj_6uY_nRZb9OD4Ve5FrhJX2fiOp2aIrMvUcQFo2wJQEG3msqqQhxVy5YHHbyrr9FyJbRtDKUotFHO0SbjpjWk5rU-KOG51LQ9mjhV0WhwWC_8edXqbk1dUT01KkbtP8dwXNlzQ-y/s320/nativity+matching+game+preview.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It also comes with a matching recording sheet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that you could use to check for understanding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a fun one to add to your Christmas stations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you wanted to use it whole group,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">simply give everyone a card and have them</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">walk around and find their matches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nativity-Theme-Vocabulary-Matching-Game-179290#show-price-update" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDBjAhL3b2bKHeiIc1C9E3yCSTesTj_Ofu97Z1wpBbobJlBXVzj8gOcbFA0HkgwEGdOyp0WsviFMZ2WLV23heLjOh7eBPUfQ5OMllQCllFQ7kKbiN_QNm-ddoXjn0gORCdsSO5SllEcns/s320/nativity+matching+game+preview+new+cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on either picture to get your FREE copy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJmUfTtMeCiSnBMKG6qNhr08YudKVVjf20azxM2bBrWiifzaWRfWekPR17fKlbdQOhlq3O3g1XUz4Px6ile4yKAAImIo845Hcqw7z0ehu2z5gLGOsbwDKHxmczEiJGwxA3Pkc9bSqPEX7/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJmUfTtMeCiSnBMKG6qNhr08YudKVVjf20azxM2bBrWiifzaWRfWekPR17fKlbdQOhlq3O3g1XUz4Px6ile4yKAAImIo845Hcqw7z0ehu2z5gLGOsbwDKHxmczEiJGwxA3Pkc9bSqPEX7/s320/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-76443868911446975062021-12-04T06:18:00.001-05:002021-12-04T06:18:05.156-05:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Snowy Sentence Building<div style="text-align: center;">Sorry I've been MIA :(</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I'm back this week with a great FREEBIE.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So many of our kids need continuous practice with</div><div style="text-align: center;">building sentences, writing sentences, reading sentences....</div><div style="text-align: center;">and this packet helps you do just that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They have a fun, Winter theme </div><div style="text-align: center;">that will keep their interest up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Snowy-Sentence-Building-470947" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCJYertuYy5onmF5j_AYE1eEn5QwyIVmaeeMxoEGRmKMe81bwhzTktOcWwo0_LIk3HrBJo99A7nG0v9ml7n03GT-tDZFG2UXBuLiVi3rMYq579GL3gam2o1dIUVTi1Y6STCzWDR2CyGhP/s320/FREE+snowy+sentences+preview+new+cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are great to use <b>whole group</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Give every student one card,</div><div style="text-align: center;">have them walk around and </div><div style="text-align: center;">find the other students that match them,</div><div style="text-align: center;">then each group works together to build their sentence.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You could have each group </div><div style="text-align: center;">share their sentence with the whole group.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You could also use these with <b>small groups</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">in reading groups and literacy stations.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And finally they could be used individually as an assessment.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It comes with a recording sheet and answer key.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Snowy-Sentence-Building-470947" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4u7aui-W9G0ykHW-g1M2N5-L7pdsXb78L3SHFh914Qt4nsy3A8g7NmYHt19BXCuY7vno-3NS8J6LQuzVo5mHSVe26Uq9abCqHu_8SxPFkfOXw1zV76IOebcr2ToGw1-b0KPnxkPM-Ck0/s320/FREE+snowy+sentences+preview.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the picture to get your copy and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Sentence Building!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOtcpgxM61dQlXmK59PP8A-YSttAoXdHAwg4c-clA_0cj5qvU78ZteWBCHhxyQ7o3MPfHY2j_J2tNjDP8uXhsuz8nPXxrhW0r8AjCjDmGMXEufnwACU67mSYqgBB7lHC-Cm5nuBNIu78l/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOtcpgxM61dQlXmK59PP8A-YSttAoXdHAwg4c-clA_0cj5qvU78ZteWBCHhxyQ7o3MPfHY2j_J2tNjDP8uXhsuz8nPXxrhW0r8AjCjDmGMXEufnwACU67mSYqgBB7lHC-Cm5nuBNIu78l/s320/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-52176137696116447832021-11-12T05:01:00.000-05:002021-11-12T05:01:31.228-05:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Thanksgiving Making Words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everywhere I look people are gearing up for Christmas,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I'm over here making it wait :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love Thanksgiving,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's the holiday that happens at my house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, I load up the fall and Thanksgiving decorations,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and savor every minute of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In honor of that, this week's FREEBIE is a </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanksgiving making words activity that is </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">easy to print, cut and get started on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It makes a great literacy station for the next couple of weeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on any of the pictures below to get your set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19b7hNYrtJuiBaeBxSyJBdjl0VyJUi329/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiLpl4CO9dOh1E2r-OIPAgef3l9eIX10-pwCjuImKNISTNrRBfMI_DEtFuQrjjrKO3TYomwWaXDQ13lzkKE2vUqf1INK2FnwThyphenhyphenXwbPoOe41n3uGXRKJ-ElFl_N28RCd6IflejzwpssIa/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19b7hNYrtJuiBaeBxSyJBdjl0VyJUi329/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-DuRNT9dwruYUqlrfBYDQnpRdm9MV0XlxwPaa0-x6mn2_XR_gTU_V0PXvCWtxR98Nj-lP6zWnWp0hB_k4KHFtqXgYIvsXpPxyYmeRUpnOMerZYQTRAlcFqRn8T7JtbgqWTFMsiisjKHk/s320/Slide2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19b7hNYrtJuiBaeBxSyJBdjl0VyJUi329/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrav39oL3IE9m98D-2V0LKCcR54_O-GtzFk8gWWNo2OOtx8r6-geuj619nFEAPzMDWUsQJAYtjaGuLRYEFJK3ZG6at2E9wcnH40Zm9_mQ9Ag-rLclmKvu2rZTfkJOHY7pBVeTB_fanixn/s320/Slide3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Early Thanksgiving!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAiXTpPndLkNdmltXIoipSqKI7kGpbW4ahAp0wA80DdePgE8RsBhxuVlHJXTEkDCfF3FidRDaexMYQF4ZL8JuWnn8p23W7MrjbaRosa76HEk0Hsucf24gD2zMYNyhcPrLFHnC7fOc5pD6/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAiXTpPndLkNdmltXIoipSqKI7kGpbW4ahAp0wA80DdePgE8RsBhxuVlHJXTEkDCfF3FidRDaexMYQF4ZL8JuWnn8p23W7MrjbaRosa76HEk0Hsucf24gD2zMYNyhcPrLFHnC7fOc5pD6/w110-h200/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="110" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-81304862836991533332021-11-05T05:47:00.001-04:002021-11-05T05:47:37.269-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Soldier Craft<div style="text-align: center;">This week's FREEBIE is in honor of Veterans' Day </div><div style="text-align: center;">which is coming up next week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a soldier craft that makes a super cute display.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You could have your kids make them and line them up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are especially cute if students make </div><div style="text-align: center;">them like self-portraits.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let them add details,</div><div style="text-align: center;">change the hair, eyecolor, etc</div><div style="text-align: center;">to look like themselves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSUlR_7tqHs4Vz2IofLML90q-oVM8qejUA76sg6h6GaavukKBDoGC1kO5jYpFVRwaC65HRjRaLszhttP8xaBfNZelV0BJlUU5n0fUnNDQC8a2W5Kz5NWXA6BtZa8XkX0YiJiBmCP5mjvH/s702/Slide4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSUlR_7tqHs4Vz2IofLML90q-oVM8qejUA76sg6h6GaavukKBDoGC1kO5jYpFVRwaC65HRjRaLszhttP8xaBfNZelV0BJlUU5n0fUnNDQC8a2W5Kz5NWXA6BtZa8XkX0YiJiBmCP5mjvH/s320/Slide4.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The file comes with all the patterns you will need</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as well as ideas for variations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can grab your copy by clicking on the cover below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dfYY7PSNaIu5PRIo8Ze-rpEmqjhD5-S/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEL0aTdDXM6NblepoUcaum7u3OGcT3Xp_0PGLiHYiiiiukxhfnFn2ZXgnu0ajblraSbfY83VsJja5QOtJ6tlU6T4_2JJSRjMSW35OHckN65YpmGytyh1NgdmsdA2GOb__4CjZlaVbGJnl/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you to all who have served!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0pcUWaUUmHBh1PDXnCCHeJmCgh22QAOhfasWoxOUF6EtGycgrzL_yDbuxcJFJ4ghsdHjGojMlf3ks4WwKGTItioD_wUjN85v_DZ3q6p_nRCg6Ipr_Cqu-hcbz5Xy0n6L63DtSlkZlQ_V/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0pcUWaUUmHBh1PDXnCCHeJmCgh22QAOhfasWoxOUF6EtGycgrzL_yDbuxcJFJ4ghsdHjGojMlf3ks4WwKGTItioD_wUjN85v_DZ3q6p_nRCg6Ipr_Cqu-hcbz5Xy0n6L63DtSlkZlQ_V/s320/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-58351159711465258332021-10-22T06:33:00.000-04:002021-10-22T06:33:01.767-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Peace Word Search<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's already time for another FREEBIE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I pulled a word search out of my </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Peace on Earth packet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Peace on Earth is a packet that uses the song</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>"Let There Be Peace on Earth"</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is 32 pages of fun activities that point</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">students to the Peace of God.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The FREE word search has your kids search</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for the word PEACE in many languages.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the picture for your copy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15zmyUg9DUxu-pLegACoKXqwBmTf2lNoN/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggo9jM12aI9CmMFh1og3ppbxW76xTJkptx_-nebLvzX-OkYrVJDSiXm4j04PLWnUtLAQfmScVGGaKWqSXuv58HiAb1EL4jRrpfO1ixuqWlMBMHx969oNZvdRiOCVXfDWzwaycF-ix-hG4J/s320/peace+in+many+languages.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also including a link to the entire pack,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in case it's something you want to use with your students.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Peace-on-Earth-Bible-Based-Literacy-Activities-272040" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JMwHLFZEtcXL0lI-gcJHa6Do_iBRHUFUTW9ofxXgVQ6dHLoEMZpv00r4fhhu3txzZLfLKON9sPbK8otZi8J6Npd0_m4swhD_mGYCIgqF-iGXUdi9aLWjxiW9on8wOKmHy6kfKGcxaTms/s320/peace+on+earth+preview+cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Peace-on-Earth-Bible-Based-Literacy-Activities-272040" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="709" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWjTXq9tHN3efU8LqvMQRWHTSBKjcmNP_w5Qs5uDGrxcKXFmmH9AzVDMlkionW1r_reNC8QTswUJwcQPjAz_iUGnmwtkden368uPyFI5CSgX7mjQmBbU6qGXoSABj_BbM4gULowXNjeKA/s320/peace+on+earth+preview+all.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Included in the full packet....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">key verse poster (Romans 12:18)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">writing prompt: What is Peace?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">colored class booklet "Peace on Earth"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">song poster</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">writing prompt page: Ways to Promote Peace</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">black & white printable student booklets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">seek peace in Scripture matching activity</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(includes recording sheet and answer key)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">peace word search</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">peace in many languages poster</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">peace in many languages word search</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">peace printable bookmarks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">peace and love verse coloring sheet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">names of God activity</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(includes recording sheet and answer key)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLxUvZN2RGyMNbqgpqT2zJYuqW3ythgHRLP_fs69ecB3JCJkz0EzgS58HXgM3kiH1LogVIsRRhSR2oMmglgV715EclD-r0MgV9Wc-lOhFytQfwPMUuRN1XBI1Cq1pi7NqXUMx9QQdDiVy/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLxUvZN2RGyMNbqgpqT2zJYuqW3ythgHRLP_fs69ecB3JCJkz0EzgS58HXgM3kiH1LogVIsRRhSR2oMmglgV715EclD-r0MgV9Wc-lOhFytQfwPMUuRN1XBI1Cq1pi7NqXUMx9QQdDiVy/s320/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-43983479861050849922021-10-15T05:52:00.000-04:002021-10-15T05:52:12.189-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Making Words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">October is flying by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure most of you are getting ready for fall parties</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or Halloween stations and other fun seasonal activities.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I'm sharing something to help your</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">students scare up some words.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a fun making words activity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Your students manipulate the letter tiles in</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"HALLOWEEN" to spell words.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When they finish they can record</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">their words on the recording sheet provided.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(An answer key with possible words is also included.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This activity is only FREE here on the blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(click on the picture to download your set)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14lOuxPtCEIEXUjZ6SNx3YweLHl6u97QQ/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbS4NI-tq3iKbcRq5mWA3VPwwR733mU0nNNWdZ6GVP7kj4MMTR4xpvXw3mkQHwSxnd16jJOlvzZK0yJgIAsigYyY5hX4vZb-0oUEW1cU_V69ttL_vGGMDRqpclwqBzrzw60qATPlDQtaX/s320/halloween+making+words+preview+cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17jvcVdDg3SkwiiGYzRNMsHBnDm-8aTGDlqEgneBOH5t-5cqbugdvycRT1kO4bEk8X4E3xF-csD_AwyhBrn_kiYXCZm6E-uvKCnmlApOqpCLlbP7xKqNFzbdpd_UsVflZZCLylbZ8_qOU/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17jvcVdDg3SkwiiGYzRNMsHBnDm-8aTGDlqEgneBOH5t-5cqbugdvycRT1kO4bEk8X4E3xF-csD_AwyhBrn_kiYXCZm6E-uvKCnmlApOqpCLlbP7xKqNFzbdpd_UsVflZZCLylbZ8_qOU/s320/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-5099426264468315882021-10-08T08:19:00.000-04:002021-10-08T08:19:33.448-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Fall Color Words Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Welcome back to FREEBIE FRIDAY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I have color words practice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with cute fall pictures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aIXwNIxAzyKQuH4P5rRlHwK9d0Z9au0e/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZBKEW1uZfcCc-ZLmXUuDmimdiEypLLHc-7tZbiLUyH5gOZjP-783gk2CQZXtwCoLhEnLXSfTFRqAH80xE8Js610j2xNXYf7-ngLn8xhr25tsJtPfRl9RZVbIQVrb5bGu-ss9_KaEGQWK/s320/fall+color+words+printable.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's great to have out for morning work or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to send home for homework.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You could also go BIG and have them </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. color the shapes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. cut out each shape</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. use them for pattern practice :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(or seriously just color them)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Fall and Happy Friday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOevJYivKtF37qIf-IVqshe6ItjzyTReBPa2RloahilrZvGkiclWqsZT7CH7BTOF1z0U5VTemNiiUsC_mdo8rPY2j4MmBnG3uLduRBOrb_oNdGh_eVh6Wya2TdU0YL5nF4DwavVuPqT5h/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOevJYivKtF37qIf-IVqshe6ItjzyTReBPa2RloahilrZvGkiclWqsZT7CH7BTOF1z0U5VTemNiiUsC_mdo8rPY2j4MmBnG3uLduRBOrb_oNdGh_eVh6Wya2TdU0YL5nF4DwavVuPqT5h/s320/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-86282670221649264792021-10-01T05:20:00.002-04:002021-10-01T05:20:33.064-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Fall Number Recognition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're doing number recognition cut and paste this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_iQI0v6vo_WN1JqWDNiaV9Mcmc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-naac4h0fS0EDgeAYqWZFBQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="708" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-HqOi3s4nbKf60sNdVn-uvT0s5j4OnzwvRvRLEWArv3LIw8-QTcC6A5g9R9QX6b1eW-XvruV4RJ6a9lX4LvQVb1Pd34NZEWb4i7xHNvvRbIzSbBQHEKr5emBC4bZ8BNcIv0PpSFG5iXa/s320/free+cut+and+paste+numbers+pin.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(This freebie says 4 versions, but honestly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's more like 2 versions.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The file has one version with the numbers in order</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and one with mixed practice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The same sheets come with a colorful border or </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">plain for black and white printing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a fun busy sheet,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">math station activity or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">an assessment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However you choose to use it,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope it's helpful to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great weekend!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHhj8MnZucwsJg-u0Cq-npLo2AZ8mnrHFjT2AChSxKW1XaTTDJI_jA6WpqJxGO4RNa6geT8FRwgKn8EQq89Hfpq4kxCgnEo8p7DbQRNWieBJTSbpEPn3DjLgaeYUC3UAGYV_JZtLESQ/s1600/sig.png" />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-16688807776233617772021-09-24T05:13:00.000-04:002021-09-24T05:13:14.608-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Color Word Practice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Y'all, Fall is my favorite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This morning we had our very first taste of cool weather</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(yes, it was 80 by dismissal time, but still an amazing day).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have several items on the blog and in my store</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for Johnny Appleseed Day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, I made a new one for your littles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to practice their color words.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's good practice, but will also look cute and festive</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to decorate your classroom or hallway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eD6NPQoB6OiBT7SKjZGYqOJ_2w_SXZD2/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG1DnCIk8L7IiT-Omhg1TaTTGyhyphenhyphenJp6Mng-lLWpsOkCMpkzT-sn2jVtJoaT2kUszQJnuf7MnsGj4VhwyLmOqjTcN1vzlYl1BVUKIMv3Di7qsg4bHJRoxukl0FnAJMoFC5zqqBJdKB2CeWL/s320/appleseed+color+words+freebie.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just click on the picture to grab your FREE copy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then hurry out and hopefully enjoy the weather :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocUFs7q13fIaaIMT69yjsZ1Cf-JMMJPLA3D-K5Sh7mK37UPx6FfFEGB6e6MxABFEMv9gZ5EvvHg-5auu8B272ca-x7V88w5XkWtKN9kT0-a4xVpV4iOrHmmvpTBLuai0OnQ6rZkYd0ZJv/s672/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="369" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocUFs7q13fIaaIMT69yjsZ1Cf-JMMJPLA3D-K5Sh7mK37UPx6FfFEGB6e6MxABFEMv9gZ5EvvHg-5auu8B272ca-x7V88w5XkWtKN9kT0-a4xVpV4iOrHmmvpTBLuai0OnQ6rZkYd0ZJv/s320/pondering+pirate+logo+yellow.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-39640970946129032572021-09-03T05:12:00.000-04:002021-09-03T05:12:08.510-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Men of the Bible<div style="text-align: center;">I'm back this week with another </div><div style="text-align: center;">FREEBIE FRIDAY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This week is a pack of my task cards</div><div style="text-align: center;">that feature different Men of the Bible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This FREEBIE is a small sample of a larger set.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It still comes with 10 cards,</div><div style="text-align: center;">so it's enough to put in a literacy station</div><div style="text-align: center;">or use whole group.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One thing I do is have all of the students</div><div style="text-align: center;">(or partner students) ready with their Bibles.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I read the question first, </div><div style="text-align: center;">then call out the scripture and</div><div style="text-align: center;">they race to find the answer first.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a fun way to review or get them talking</div><div style="text-align: center;">about scripture or a certain topic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have MANY sets of Biblical task cards in my store,</div><div style="text-align: center;">so be sure to check them out when you</div><div style="text-align: center;">grab your freebie this week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Bible-Task-Cards-Men-of-the-Bible-3210147" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="708" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQ6wEe7z4UpjRhFM72Q5uNSYJJfXl9fYRkP0kyGswdnNWq1JYmGOlf0Mlgz9Wifc46ymodYY3P7XOkQYirwORdCs32ZxNUqZSm-JIikyXMdT1FpviByiZXy4NmF44ZrqOjpXHER3uupX2/s320/biblical+task+cards+men+of+the+bible+FREEBIE+square.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click this one for the FREEBIE.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bible-Task-Cards-Men-of-the-Bible-1524128" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="716" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ab1a-c0Hq_9v2EQAmb044vpXM-8Ikd9x_ahSzES3LJNepbdEkrI1kjBXMMQj8jihmrksijqOgLLs3NRzHFzuUP2XH24BAMUyCGt51N0cchMspjBNhgOGa-Yn1dJKzzF7aHANwPCdzpRN/s320/bible+task+cards+men+of+the+bible+preview+cover.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click this one for the FULL packet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8BFK2tOs1fzCAO-_m4agnGyE-Cn1Yn61SpJa8cv9ylRNst96jn-jWYZtsAndW7PtnFqUsli4bAIo5anZhRGGIiX-bXUbW4g6yRAoPGYxFsXWuvf-XNmuPOaGvsqKtckkYfIYc3t7trPB/s667/pondering+pirate+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="356" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8BFK2tOs1fzCAO-_m4agnGyE-Cn1Yn61SpJa8cv9ylRNst96jn-jWYZtsAndW7PtnFqUsli4bAIo5anZhRGGIiX-bXUbW4g6yRAoPGYxFsXWuvf-XNmuPOaGvsqKtckkYfIYc3t7trPB/s320/pondering+pirate+logo.jpg" width="171" /></a></div><br />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-10936416732201610912021-07-09T09:48:00.000-04:002021-07-09T09:48:27.137-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Adam and Eve <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yay!! I've just finished another set of my </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DEVOTIONS WEEKLY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I already have a pack for Creation, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Devotions-Weekly-Creation-3288087" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKI-NbdJIapih9-NMlN8jdjZ_4_2-wc5xXbOQIXB7Lr2cnfKbIo5zGfEA4WO5OnFexaLt0M0ZOOXXkh77bc_f9fZplHHMmh82UoGmPAAwadC7i81S6A79a5bRzuqLLtaN7O2XBSx_MQrXF/s320/creation+preview+new+cover.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so this new one tells the story of The Fall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While this was a terrible time in history,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it also reveals the mercy and plans of God.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HE plants hope in the middle of their/our sin,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so that is included in the lessons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The entire pack is available in my story now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(click the picture for the link).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Devotions-Weekly-Adam-and-Eve-The-Fall-6971925" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tvQSPOw5UA0X5pLChqjLxzWobZFSqaw01PyjkblmN2-zKVBlmrePlYgfE7EQFQoJCNKj82vBJyeyBCqFWyIHr-LTEobc_6WuOSjDFrE6y0anxORoNGFf9eaeVSplfBoVmM-i2-6UGQ0v/s320/the+fall+preview+cover.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Your FREEBIE is the coloring sheet from the set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1escYD2xivqvB4T7WEt3envGxtQJnF_gP/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqx9Ke5PdyxtKSMpdiC3LlWQi3FoIJa7HlSp3Sh3SSC6huwwxGasPlol3_XUuPVV1OJMVdgcAD-eKuOWSGsj0E7ZLgf09oRuabSYclmUFpEd2-NzmAqGDcBwOzZxGrzQ91Z5h9SFMAkbm-/s320/Slide12.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to click the link to check out everything that is included in the weekly devotions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy and Happy Weekend!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHhj8MnZucwsJg-u0Cq-npLo2AZ8mnrHFjT2AChSxKW1XaTTDJI_jA6WpqJxGO4RNa6geT8FRwgKn8EQq89Hfpq4kxCgnEo8p7DbQRNWieBJTSbpEPn3DjLgaeYUC3UAGYV_JZtLESQ/s1600/sig.png" />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-6923155664107291292021-07-02T08:03:00.000-04:002021-07-02T08:03:14.973-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Patriotic Word Game<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HOORAY for the red, white and blue!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're only a couple of days away</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from celebrating Independence Day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and with that comes a special Patriotic FREEBIE.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a game bundle of 5 levels of sight words</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with a cute American theme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This set is only FREE here on the blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If this is something you can use to help </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">your students celebrate,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then just click on the picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u83aQIkghiwQe4lGG_eN_FPzmRfdhJXM/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCVpWRe3y67Liuk-QdvY5IlS3hwicovhE7hhTw3iniYOMmtjWjqj2oMqJDirftkdFb629Kic7rj5fKMBCRjfn8XlvGl3Takr2pWPBpWofmCO18MT3E9_cRyDtjIVq0_0RFW0HN6w8wXgj/s320/patriotic+i+have+bundle+preview+new+cover.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy 4th of July!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHhj8MnZucwsJg-u0Cq-npLo2AZ8mnrHFjT2AChSxKW1XaTTDJI_jA6WpqJxGO4RNa6geT8FRwgKn8EQq89Hfpq4kxCgnEo8p7DbQRNWieBJTSbpEPn3DjLgaeYUC3UAGYV_JZtLESQ/s1600/sig.png" />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-12023948980049629772021-06-25T06:22:00.002-04:002021-06-25T06:22:54.940-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Summer ABC's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have some summer fun with this FREE </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">literacy activity that practices alphabetical order.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It includes the 4 cards pictured,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(which contain 5 words each).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have your students use the recording sheet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to list the words in alphabetical order.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pack also comes with an answer key.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Summer-Sequencing-Alphabetical-Order-260642" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGimB-tmHb3LSHaAhmRzGfjX4g4gLwRQBMdsWbQHnA5b1Cf4aQnuMnwFJ2XAtgJXmLFRaN_1b9ZaQ_UThkXhi0peSrlE0kR2Z294WvrWXUsq-y404rCeuL8o1k9wrcYSiJ7lyJugNSG1vq/s320/freebie+summer+abc+order+preview+new+cover.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to add this to your summer, beach or ocean units.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just click on the picture :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Weekend!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHhj8MnZucwsJg-u0Cq-npLo2AZ8mnrHFjT2AChSxKW1XaTTDJI_jA6WpqJxGO4RNa6geT8FRwgKn8EQq89Hfpq4kxCgnEo8p7DbQRNWieBJTSbpEPn3DjLgaeYUC3UAGYV_JZtLESQ/s1600/sig.png" />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-11898072771359855022021-06-18T06:31:00.000-04:002021-06-18T06:31:09.391-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Scooping Up Sums<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Your students will really DIG the FREEBIE this week :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a fun, summer-themed math matching game</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> that practices those tricky "teenagers" (11-20).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Scooping-Up-Sums-teens-687078" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lebrdgh46twps5ZfDnIKTpNZ9ZsDHivmuONAYoPo8p5SVB4ABudh7Gg_gJ1WsfovprOAmvoCPY4geVv41iJG9oHEqEWWSWegImF9n1-L24KhuSzvrPSYh_w-EHU5zDU5gz57dADXgtUa/s320/scooping+up+sums+teenagers+preview+new+cover.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the picture to get your copy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After printing and laminating,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">your students will simply match the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shovels to the correct buckets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then have them complete the recording sheet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL47HW5-gOwL-GO9XxF0R8CqTQUODxmZTiXi2eO7bwMYhIeXxeUN8M7FWwTQWumO3Ocofu5ZTHFKRj03A8P7c5CKjQMQpm1IW-s6bRkVwwpe5rcfkc5BDVrzyS-jaS_KOnYK6p2JL0jQ8p/s960/Slide12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL47HW5-gOwL-GO9XxF0R8CqTQUODxmZTiXi2eO7bwMYhIeXxeUN8M7FWwTQWumO3Ocofu5ZTHFKRj03A8P7c5CKjQMQpm1IW-s6bRkVwwpe5rcfkc5BDVrzyS-jaS_KOnYK6p2JL0jQ8p/s320/Slide12.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sheet is not designed for students to complete every addition sentence included in the packet. You can assign the ones they need to practice or let them choose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Either way, it's all great practice for them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday!!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHhj8MnZucwsJg-u0Cq-npLo2AZ8mnrHFjT2AChSxKW1XaTTDJI_jA6WpqJxGO4RNa6geT8FRwgKn8EQq89Hfpq4kxCgnEo8p7DbQRNWieBJTSbpEPn3DjLgaeYUC3UAGYV_JZtLESQ/s1600/sig.png" />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450747025650994026.post-89941164334315602982021-06-11T07:01:00.002-04:002021-06-11T07:01:33.774-04:00FREEBIE FRIDAY: Matthew 5:14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"You are the light of the world,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a town built on a hill cannot be hidden."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Matthew 5:14</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went way back in the files to find this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was part of a summer scripture series</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from 2013!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's still a great verse and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a fun packet for your students.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can click on any of the pictures below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The file includes....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Verse Building Cards to cut apart and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have your students put back together,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DmQtBGc6r4iiLUygwuxpgarOJ_Fx5hhY/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXiZ4UCQToEjAF2TdK5uUH785HYGLhtfovH4dl9ceERYvaqhhU7hAuqlImu6zoC91W2x81SxY2nROdweWgCfvOIVa-6QhHqhkhod1h5d1FcjEbp0KFKk2TTwLx7OcdwdJsrZGlLZIpgYh/s320/Slide1.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DmQtBGc6r4iiLUygwuxpgarOJ_Fx5hhY/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTilUcuo-FJIbo6w55tHhkS9dAfZ71DbW3Bwu4tnzvudgWbZKwh0nb_Pv3GeqzKVLF-fnlVKdb9y0zGpuz_nX9xAmRzTdhiI2b_pnkHMhMwAKdmBfHHFdLQtCbqGCO_N5cgWnfxEhvaLB4/s320/Slide2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DmQtBGc6r4iiLUygwuxpgarOJ_Fx5hhY/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogvbnr8FQ7MuSYNRM7vHhaenfwZKHuRYZKufpp9zyMLGXN0TilVTnEDs3vPGEgOLpieHFcxqLR9V2yvwZjy19Pl5172_dTI6S4hzZG_RHX5X9IPWAP8Ywipx-5ObDo97E5IuuB8LHjpo8/s320/Slide3.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a fun word search,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DmQtBGc6r4iiLUygwuxpgarOJ_Fx5hhY/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VwAxh-UlEG1DEllbhCndtTX19F7Q3Cu_buNwx4M5rHbdo8TnzEC3Xuf616-J3wNX7EObu8w1p_oZw2XHMU2im3xcZQfhffdosHA36_i7bATf6ElkWlxYHOKZkvQ-fNhsaJzBXQ3HZDvy/s320/Slide4.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">looking for the "light" page,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DmQtBGc6r4iiLUygwuxpgarOJ_Fx5hhY/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZuKmUd6JewfLQCQUJ_tyJsa5VkIvGf-u33tALA31jSEm6koM5nf4IWhwPY1Dj78BWSrgKKK8hFJ3oxM8cP2cv7ex2rNzxIFZrYy2XA3oDyhj7Ln_GluzbEwdrF81T2nohgjU3XXoXQ3al/s320/Slide5.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a writing sheet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(they could practice handwriting by writing the verse,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or they could write what the verse means.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DmQtBGc6r4iiLUygwuxpgarOJ_Fx5hhY/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrORgs_UdjIE1tUfqVRMizyWwnmd8M4srf03qDR88ht2VaY4KyuBD1lD07HUxKGDtCGF98S-DO5I0WLnRyaWorOnQjdrptHnX2e6kBWtcGaqmGM8MHUEGfS0v6snDK3o2JOkSc4EvkiIg/s320/Slide6.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHhj8MnZucwsJg-u0Cq-npLo2AZ8mnrHFjT2AChSxKW1XaTTDJI_jA6WpqJxGO4RNa6geT8FRwgKn8EQq89Hfpq4kxCgnEo8p7DbQRNWieBJTSbpEPn3DjLgaeYUC3UAGYV_JZtLESQ/s1600/sig.png" />Merinda N Astleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07481054556704487747noreply@blogger.com0