No one can write thank you notes like elementary students. Remember that show Bill Cosby hosted–Kids Say the Darndest Things? That’s what it’s like when an author receives thank you notes for a school visit or a letter about a book. It’s the greatest thing ever and always brings a smile to my face. I [...]
April 3, 2013 in Book Club Possibility, Elementary Educators, Finding My Place by Margo Dill, Middle Grade Novel, Middle School Teachers, Writing Skills
Tags: Book Club Possibility, Finding My Place, school visits, Thank you notes | No Comments »
I recently received two thank you notes–one in a roundabout sort of way–from children about my book, Finding My Place: One Girl’s Strength at Vicksburg. I thought I would share them here. These are my first ones from kids, and so I’m super excited! I am not changing spelling and or punctuation when re-typing, and [...]
January 30, 2013 in Book Club Possibility, Elementary Educators, Finding My Place by Margo Dill, Middle Grade Novel, Middle School Teachers
Tags: Finding My Place, school visits, speaking engagements, Thank you notes, writing conference | 2 Comments »
If you and your kids start feeling like this poor, bored dog by the middle of next week, never fear–I’ve got some ideas for you! In the meantime, don’t forget to go to Monday’s post and leave a comment about your favorite old toy for a chance to win Wise Bear William by Arthur Wooten, [...]
December 22, 2011 in Elementary Educators, Helping Girls and Women Around the World, High School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Writing Skills
Tags: Book Giveaway Contest, holiday ideas, Thank you notes | 4 Comments »
Thanksgiving at the Trolls photo by floodllama www.flickr.com Everyone’s writing about Thanksgiving lessons right now since we are just days away from one of the best holidays in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate our blessings, laugh with family, eat yummy food, and get ready for Black Friday. But it would be great [...]
November 23, 2009 in Elementary Educators, High School Teachers, Making Personal Connections, Maniac Mondays, Personal Connections, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Shared Writing, Writing Skills
Tags: Gratitude Journals, Simple Abundance, Thank you notes, Thanksgiving Lessons, Writing Skills | 5 Comments »
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