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Carson Dellosa Summer Learning Gift Pack Giveaway!!!

Around this time of the year, as I get ready to say good-bye to my little ones and send them off for the summer, I must admit I've always worried about my kiddos forgetting valuable skills when they get to first grade.  In the age of technology, it's a sad reality that for many, reading books may not be as important as it once was.

According to a study by John Hopkins University, by the time students reach 9th grade, the lack of summer learning can be the cause for an estimated  two- thirds of the achievement gap. Additional studies show that students can lose up to 2.5 months of learning throughout the summer. In some instances, teachers spend at least 2 weeks- some even up to 4 weeks, re- teaching skills lost over the summer. 

This makes for a difficult back- to- school transition which can be prevented. Carson Dellosa is committed to assisting parents and teachers alike close this gap. 

I am very excited to team up with the great folks at Carson Dellosa to bring you this amazing Summer Learning Gift Pack. One lucky winner will receive all of these goodies! The winner will be able to choose their preferred grade level. This giveaway is open to U.S. & Canadian residents only. Winner will be announced on Friday- May 25th. GOOD LUCK :)

 

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My Summer Bucket List & an upcoming giveaway!!

Teri {A Cupcake for the Teacher}, Hadar {Miss Kindergarten}, & April {A Modern Teacher} are throwing a FUN LINKY PARTY!!! Hop on over to their blogs & link up!! 

My summer bucket list includes working on a new theme for my classroom...is it cheating if I've already started? LOL! Can you guess??

Yep, it's from Schoolgirl Style's Rainbow Collection. When I saw this, I just knew it was going to be my theme. 

I've already started planning, gutting, cleaning, sorting, and packing {whew!} my room a little at a time in anticipation for my new theme.

 

Also, this summer my hubby & I are taking my little one to...

We are HUGE Disney fans and we normally take a trip out there every other summer. EXCITED!!!

We are also going to Maui for a family wedding: 

I've never been to Maui so I am SUPER EXCITED!!! So if I neglect my little 'ol blog, I truly hope you'll understand ;) 

And finally, I plan to...stop and smell the roses. 

This year has been going by extremely fast, and I really need to remember to take time to enjoy life and appreciate God's blessings.  I need to remember that its okay that I didn't get every single item on my to- do list completed. I need to stop over- analyzing, and over- thinking the choices and decisions I have made. Basically, I need to stop being OCD!!! LOL :D

On another note, I have an AWESOME Giveaway coming up! I can't tell you much right now as details are still being finalized but I am REALLY EXCITED about this one, so please check back as you won't want to miss this!!!

Have a fantastic day!!

P.S. I wonder if I can begin cutting the things I laminated on the 5 hour plane ride to California...hmm...my hubby just rolled his eyes at me...hahaha!!