Are you tired of only receiving bills in your mailbox?
Are you sick of pitching junk mail into your recycling bin?
Do you want to connect with teachers all over the country, and even some across the ocean?
Does the idea of having a mystery package arrive on your doorstep every month appeal to you?
Would having a pen pal who is also a teacher-blogger add a new dimension to your current circle of friends?
Then participating in
is
"just the ticket"
for you!
I stumbled upon this FUN monthly link up while surfing through cyberspace one night, and was intrigued enough to participate! Being new to the whole blogging realm, I figured it would help me learn, network, and build relationships with fellow writers and educators. Receiving a package of
personalized goodies would just be a bonus!
Betsy from Battle Creek, a K/1 looping educator,
was my SLANT Box "designer" and she absolutely outdid herself on filling it with thoughtful and much-appreciated surprises!
I LOVE her blog, http://www.teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com,
and hope you will become her loyal follower too!
She authors more than one, and is also a poet!
Enjoy the following series of photos that "reveal" the contents of my prize package!
Once again, I am humbled by the generous, collaborative, creative, encouraging, and giving spirit of the teacher-authors I have come to know over the past six months. Their kindness and support have lifted my spirits, helped me stay positive, enriched my teaching, and inspired me to just be better.
I sent this mystery box on it's way to Washington today!
The "good stuff" is hidden underneath the wrapping supplies!
I hope that Alexis over at
is thrilled with all of the colorful and special items I've tucked inside! In addition to be a very well-organized and dedicated teacher with a very colorful classroom, she is also an accomplished chef! Her blog posts often include yummy recipes and tantalizing pictures of exciting edibles! Be sure to follow her blog and find her on Facebook!
It sure was fun shopping for all of her favorite things and I might
have gotten a bit carried away with the colors teal and purple, but oh well!
C. Jayne Teach is my new favorite place to shop!
Continue to be "the brightest crayon in the box," and stop back often!
Graphics used in this post were created by Krista Wallden from
Creative Clips, Lindsay Law, and Teaching in the Tongass.
Jennifer, what a fun blog post and a great idea! I am so overwhelmed right now I can't think of doing another activity. Maybe next time! Thanks for sharing because I was wondering what it was all about.
ReplyDeleteSebrina
Burke's Special Kids
You are most welcome, Sebrina! I am going to do the June/July exchange, but then probably take a break in August with the start of school!
ReplyDelete~Jennifer