Crazy In First Grade

Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Lesson Plan Diva Has a New Freebie

Check out her great back to school freebie! It looks awesome.

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maureen: I have been teaching for five years. I taught preschool for the first few years and have loved teaching first grade for the last 2 years. I am always trying to find new ideas that are fun and exciting for my students.

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