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Meet Erin from Creating & Teaching

First and foremost, I am so greatly thankful for all of the wonderful ladies that make up this blog. Despite my forgetful mind (if I don't write it down, I don't do it) they let me add my name in again at the bottom of this list so you could still get to meet me! 

Now, I'll share a secret with you. I'm writing this post 5 days ahead of time so I don't actually forget this go-around. Or else, you might NEVER get to meet me.

For those of you who don't know me, I'm Erin from Creating & Teaching!


Yes, I'm planning on a new profile photo. One that isn't me cropped out of a group photo. My fiance even agreed to take one for me and didn't think I was totally nuts explaining to him why I needed a good picture of myself. (If it doesn't happen by December 31st, hello first New Years Resolution!)

I'm 25. My favorite color is pink (imagine that). I love gold, sparkles, stripes, and leopard print.

I began my little old blog back in April of 2011 and it has taken me places I never thought it could and has introduced me to some amazing ladies and teachers in the blogging world!


I am currently in my 4th year teaching. I have taught special education pre-school all 4 years. I am certified birth through 2nd, Special Education, and have my Autism Certification. For the last 2 years my classroom population has been mostly students on the autism spectrum and I love it. It's challenging and exhausting, but to know them is to love them. I always wondered why the symbol for autism was a puzzle piece. Then I knew. It truly is all about fitting together the pieces. Whether it's the pieces for a cure, finding the cause, or determining the most effective intervention strategies.

I am recently engaged to the love of my life! We have been together for almost 8 years and first met in the 5th grade! I love telling that part of our story, I think it's so funny.



When I'm not living in my classroom, I'm living behind a computer screen trying to finish my masters degree. I'm basically 1 assignment away from a masters degree in Special Education. At this time, I have ABSOLUTELY ZERO interest in pursuing any further degrees. Shew. I am ready to start doing other things with my life (like getting married)

When I actually do find spare time outside of those things, I enjoy baking (or well trying to bake) and attempting sewing projects. So far, I've done 3 and have had my sewing machine for over a year....eventually it'll happen.

Now to wrap this post up, I want to thank all of you for taking the time to get to know me and offer you a freebie! If you haven't checked out this freebie I just posted, then now is your time!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Flip-it-Match-it-Stamp-it-Christmas-987620
[click the photo to grab the freebie!]

Black Friday Sale is On!!


We are having a Black Friday sale in our stores on Friday, November 29th! Stock up early and save 20% off all of our products!

Want to save even more?? Teachers Pay Teachers is offering an additional 10% off your ENTIRE purchase using the coupon code CYBER on Monday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 3rd only. 

We hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Meet Mel D from Seusstastic



Hey there Freebielicious fans! It's Mel D from Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations. 

I am so honored to be a part of this fabulous blog. These ladies play such an important role in my day to day life. We are always there for each other no matter what & I am truly grateful for the friendships we have formed.

Now a little bit about my life...yes, I have one...I think. 

This is me & the hubs. I have known my husband since we were preteens. My dad actually gave him a Pinto moped if he mowed our lawn for an entire summer. He remembers coming every week & he never saw me. I asked what time he came. He said I don't know, maybe 9 am. That is why he didn't ever see me, I was still sleeping...duh. And to this day, I still love my sleep. 

This is not a very flattering picture of Bentley (Big B). It's true. He ate a big hairball...last week. If you follow me on Instagram, you will see all kinds of photos of our fur babies. Big B once ate an entire container of wet wipes, like a spaghetti noodle. I know that because he had an upset tummy & threw up right above my head on my favorite pillow. The wipes were still attached to each other so he sucked the whole thing up. He is half goat, he has to be. 
We not only have Big B we also have two other furry brats but they are not very photogenic so I'll just let you use your imagination. 

Here is a picture of my niece & I. She is much taller now. I just came across this picture & had to post it. Yes, I do in fact love the Rolling Stones. 

This is my mom & I...I just love her. She is my partner in crime most of the time. We get in some major trouble anytime we shop...well that is all we do. Hubs is a ball of nerves until I return. I think he has a radar on the credit card. 

Here is a little freebie to get you excited for December & give you some management help. Those little nuggets go cra-cra in December, don't they? 
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Meet Jeannie from Kindergarten Lifestyle

Hi Freebielicious friends! - I want to introduce myself. I'm Jeannie...

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I am a mom of 6!! (Yes I am crazy - thank you for asking). My youngest is 5 and my oldest is 16 and only 1 girl in the whole bunch....btw she is MUCH meaner than the boys....and MUCH more dramatic!

 I've taught for 10 years. I've taught kindergarten, first, and second grade. I really love each grade, but kindergarten is truly my passion. I love their innocence and their love for life. Even on my worst days, they brighten my life.

 In 2008, I received my M.Ed in Reading. I have certifications as a Reading Specialist and Master Reading Teacher. I also am certified to teach ESL and SPED as well.

I love the teaching blogging community. I know for a fact that I've become a better teacher using ideas from teachers all over the world! I love the 'give and take' sharing that we have!

A few of my favorite things:

Christmas movies - seriously I could watch these 365 days a year. They just make me happy! :)



 Diet Coke - and yes my classroom runs on it!....and my house too!

Pinterest - I'm a Pinterest Addict....like seriously! I probably need a 12-step program. If anyone has a pin for that let me know. :)

Come check out my boards - my most valuable asset!

 Hawaii! - I am determined to make it there someday... {sigh} Is there any person in the world who doesn't want to visit there?


I made these Letter Box sheets for my class a few days ago. I thought maybe you could use them too. Click below to grab them!


Hope you enjoy!







Meet Lori from Teaching With Love and Laughter



Hello, everyone! I am Lori from




I've been a blogger for about a year and a half and I cannot imagine my life without my blog. Blogging is the reason I have "met" literally hundreds of teachers from all over the world. Teachers are such special people!

I feel especially blessed to be a part of Freebielicious. I am happy to call all of the authors of this very special blog, my friends. I often wish we all lived near each other so we could teach in the same school! A girl can dream, right?

I've been a teacher for a really, really, really long time! 20 years to be exact! I got my teaching license when I was 15! Just kidding! I wish I were that young!

I've always taught primary students because they are good for my ego. They think I am the BEST singer, artist, and writer. Truth be told, I can't carry a tune and my artistic ability is very limited. I am a great writer though! 
I'll give them that. LOL! 

If you asked my students to describe me, they will definitely say I am...funny, forgetful, and clumsy. And smart, beautiful, and the best teacher in the universe! And, they will tell you that I cannot find people in a crowd and that I am really bad with names. All of it is true! ;)

I am a super duper doggie lover! 


I am owned by two yorkies and I love them dearly. 
Don't be fooled by their cuteness though!
They are spoiled rotten.
If only the clip chart worked with them!

I have a wonderful family, but they are all too shy to appear on the internet. I actually work with my sister. She teaches in the room right next to mine and our classrooms share an office. During the day, we often swap funny stories with each other. She is one of my BEST friends!

Here are a few more facts about me...

-I am a hoarder of school supplies, bins, baskets, cute notepads, and educational activities. I don't think I'll ever be able to use up all that I have in this lifetime! Thankfully, I have a HUGE treadmill that holds a lot of my obsessions!

-My favorite musical groups are... 

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-I always, and I mean always, wear my hair in a ponytail. The only time my hair wasn't in a ponytail, for the past few years, is when I posed for the picture in this post! Really! I can't stand when my hair falls into my face. And I always want to brush other people's hair off their face! I try hard not to, though, because people think that's weird!

-I LOVE to eat! I am a BIG foodie! I don't love to cook, but I just adore eating. Thankfully, teaching, and life, in general, keep me busy and moving around!

-I also love to watch comedies. There are some really GREAT new comedies this year. My favorites are ...



Comic relief is invaluable after a long day teaching!

So, that's me!
I adore teaching.
I adore blogging.
And I adore chatting with all of you!

As a thank you for listening to me go and on about myself, here is a present for all of you! My students LOVE to write the room and here is a generic write the room template that can be used any time of the year. 



Click here to download it!
Enjoy!

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Meet Jennifer from Simply Kinder

Hi.. I am Jennifer from Simply Kinder!  Very excited to be sharing some of my real life with you!

Here is a picture of my family on a recent trip to Disneyland.  We go every year for my birthday with some friends and it really is what we look forward to all year!  I secretly want to work at Disneyland.. dipping corn dogs, cutting silhouettes, or pushing the Matterhorn button would be just fine with me.  (Ok - being a princess would be fun too!)

I was born in Sunnyvale, California and I have to say even though I have lived in AZ since my teen years, I would say I am 100% a California girl.  I love ocean!  It's so peaceful!  I want to move closer to an ocean one day for sure!  Here's a picture of my two boys at the beach a few weeks ago!

Ok.. one unknown thing about me... OMGoodnes.... I grew up at the drag strip!  LOL.  My high school car was a '71 Chevelle!  So... when I was a Senior in high school I won a big event and was actually interviewed on ESPN and it aired!  LOL.  It was SO embarrassing!    Here's a picture of my racing family... miss those days (but honestly I married the man behind me so we are still very connected to this world!)

My life now is teaching and sharing my classroom with the world!  I have taught for goodness 12 years with most of those in kinder which is where my hear 100% is!  I am so thankful to have the online piece in my life though!  Getting to meet people all over the world and see pictures of them using my resources in my classroom is what keeps me going day in and day out!   So stop by Simply Kinder to read all about it!

So here's a freebie for right now... Thanksgiving Snap Cube Center!  I love these centers because it gets the kids counting and constructing and really thinking!


Ok.. I am off to pack! We are off to the North Pole this weekend to meet Santa!  There's a magic portal about 2 hours from our home!  Very excited!

Meet Caitlin from Kindergarten Smiles

Hi all!! I am Caitlin from Kindergarten Smiles! I have been blogging for a little over 2 years now and love it!! I just wish I had the time to blog more often!! I have been teaching kindergarten for 7 years and even though I occasionally consider moving to first grade, I am not sure if I ever will!! I love my kindergartners! 
I am SO honored to be a part of Freebielicious...let me tell you..these are some of the best ladies EVER!! I have actually never met any of them in 'real life' yet, but I definitely will be soon and I can't wait!!

So, a little bit about me...I definitely have this thing called FOMO (fear of missing out) and this especially applies to anything to do with my family! I don't want them to do anything without me! It actually used to be worse...I couldn't even miss trips to Costco ;)
I have 3 sisters- Meghan, Colleen, and Bridget
and I became an aunt 10 months ago! I have a beautiful niece named Savanna who I am extremely obsessed with!
I am also obsessed with college football!! I went to Auburn University (War Eagle!) and I make sure to go back for at least one football game every season. I just went up last weekend and saw the best game EVER!! We played Georgia and it literally came down to the last 28 seconds. Never been so nervous in my life---and we won!! Look at all this orange...we have the best fans/family!!

Here are some other random facts about me:
- My favorite food is tacos
- I love cupcakes! Like REAL cupcakes (Magnolia bakery or Georgetown cupcakes..YUM!!)
- Played soccer and swam my entire life! Even went to high school state finals in both (and won in soccer). Also ran track--half mile was my thing :)
- Still lock my door when I go to sleep..not sure what I am afraid of haha
- LOVE my church
- My weekends usually consist of catching up on TIVO!
- Favorite color is yellow but I won't eat any yellow candies or gummies...yuck!
- I've always wanted my nickname to be CC (Cici) come on people...start calling me that! ;)
- I have an awful memory but then sometimes I can remember exact conversations/phone numbers..it's weird!
- Didn't wear any makeup til my freshman year of college--and still don't really like wearing any!
- Don't love slow drivers
- I wish I could start college over again
- Chocolate milk <3
- If I was a baseball player and had to choose my song to walk up to home plate, I  might choose MmmBop! 
-Cockroaches disgust me
- When I love a song, I listen to it on repeat like all day!!!
- Every year I say I am going to move to try something new (I usually say to Atlanta), but then I never do! So if you are hiring let me know ;)

Are you sick of me yet? PROBABLY!!
So let's get to my freebies!! I have a couple that should get you started in the winter/holiday spirit!! 




Thanks for letting me introduce myself to you all! Would love for you to stop by my blog!