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		<title>Literature Circle Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some excellent resources for teachers who need help with implementing literature circles in their classrooms.
 by Harvey Daniels is &#8230;
 by Jeni Pollack Day is &#8230;
 by Amy Hamra is [...]


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		<title>Poem: 5 Little Valentines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[5 Little Valentines
Five little valentines were having a race
The first little valentine was frilly with lace.
The second little valentine had a funny face.
The third little valentine said, &#8220;I love you&#8221;.
The [...]


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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Song</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:11:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day Song
(can be sung to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb)
You&#8217;re a special friend of mine,
Friend of mine, friend of mine,
You&#8217;re a special friend of mine,
Be my [...]


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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Poem</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day
If I could be the postman
For just one single time,
I&#8217;d choose to carry Valentines
So lovely and so fine.
I would not mind the heavy load,
Or mind my tired feet.
If I [...]


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		<title>Poem: On Martin Luther King Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Martin Luther King Day
by Sharon Siegeleman
Treat people kindly,
Do what is fair.
Work for all people.
Show that you care.
Change what is wrong,
But, please do not fight.
Think of new ways
To change what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Day Song</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Year&#8217;s Day
Tune:  Jingle Bells
Author Unknown
New Year&#8217;s Day, New Year&#8217;s Day
Comes but once a year.
On New Year&#8217;s Eve we celebrate
And ring it in with cheer!
New Year&#8217;s Day, New Year&#8217;s [...]


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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Noise Makers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a great craft for the new year&#8217;s celebration.  Give the kids something fun to do on that dreaded first day after winter break!
Noise Maker Materials

Paper Plates
Dried Beans
Tape or Stapler
Glue [...]


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		<title>A Brand New Year Song</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Brand New Year
Tune:   London Bridge
Now we have a brand new year,
Brand new year,
Brand new year.
Now we have a brand new year.
It&#8217;s 2010!


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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Phonics Activity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a cute way to begin the New Year with the little ones (K or first grade).
Brainstorm words that rhyme with &#8220;new,&#8221; write them on paper, and place in [...]


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		<title>Six Little Penguins Poem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a cute poem that goes well with my January penguin unit.
Six Little Penguins
Their suits are black and their vests are white.
They waddle to the left and they waddle to [...]


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