by Sally
For many Teacher’s Appreciation Week is fast approaching. I have the utmost respect for teachers, and I look forward to the time of year when I can shower them with gifts and goodies.
Here’s one of my favorite gifts to give: an apple tree I piece together from scrapbook paper.
After making the tree from brown and green cardstock, I punch apples from red scraps and write each student’s name on one. This year I’m adding a poem I found here.
For teaching children lessons
to help them as they grow,
Let this gift remind you
You’re the best teacher we know!
I matted the poem and embellished it with a ribbon. Finally, I finished off the gift with a little plaque with the teacher’s name, grade, and year.
It’s a gift they’ll always treasure.
Feel free to leave a comment or email me at sally [at] dwtkcast [dot] com with any questions or if you’d like me to make one for you.
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This is the first year I’ve participated in a Blog Party, and I must say I am having a blast. My only wish is that I could devote myself full-time over the next week discovering wonderful, new blogs and entering all the giveaways. There are so many!
5minutesformom is hosting its annual Ultimate Blog Party. It’s a great opportunity to get exposure for your blog as well as discover new and interesting bloggers. I have to admit I was hesitant at first. I was consumed with self-doubt and insecurities, and maybe you find yourself feeling that way too. Let me challenge you to squelch that negative self-talk and just participate. Everyone I’ve had contact with has been so welcoming. I’m sure you’ll find the same thing.
Now being the geek that I am, I designed myself a spreadsheet to help me randomly choose a blog and then keep track of the blogs I’ve visited. To me, it’s a lot like playing BINGO. I’m making my DWTK Blog Hopping Tracking Chart available for download in case you’re a geek too and think you might find it useful to have a way to track your blog hopping. The file contains instructions, but if you need help, don’t hesitate to email me at “sally at dwtkcast.com.”
Happy Blog Partying!
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