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Monday Made It- with a Newborn

July 29, 2013 By fancyfreein4th

I loved participating in Tara from Fourth Grade Frolics linky last summer, but it has been difficult to get much done this summer since I am busy with my 2 year old and my newborn.  TODAY I am ecstatic to share one and boy do I feel accomplished!

A week or so ago I shared my Pocket Full of Synonyms 

Here they are at my TpT store.
This week I was able to laminate, cut, and assemble them.  Check out how cute they turned out…

I will have to run all over to see if I can find another pack of the fry containers in the dollar section of Target because I didn’t buy enough.  My Pocket Full of Synonyms set has 31 words and I only bought 25 fry containers.  I can’t wait to put these up in my classroom!

Oh, and in case  you were wondering what prepping these with a newborn looks like…

Thanks to Eli, my little 7 week old assistant, for his help cooperation!

I am trying to think of a fun heading for this bulletin board.  Leave a comment with your suggestion and the one that I like the most will get  this set for free! Don’t forget to leave your email!

Thanks for checking out my first Monday Made it of the Summer.

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  1. Miss Nelson says

    July 29, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    So cute! Love the picture of you and Eli

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  2. Debbie Teise says

    July 29, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    What a cute idea for synonyms..perfect for writing pieces. Let's see a title could be: Frying Up Some Synonyms .
    Hope that helps.
    Your little guy did a great job helping you!

    Debbie

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  3. Courtney says

    July 29, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    What a cute idea! How about "Order Up Some Synonyms"?
    Courtney
    Polka Dot Lesson Plans

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  4. Anisa says

    July 29, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    hahah he looks so cute and did such a good job!

    This is a great idea!

    "Would you like some synonyms with that?"

    It's kind of long, but it's cute I think 🙂

    Anisa @ Creative Undertakings

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  5. Lindsay Topolewski says

    July 29, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I love the blog!! A possible bulletin board title could be "Sizzling Up Synonyms"

    Great Monday Made It!

    ltop623@verizon.net

    -Lindsay @ Flipping Over Fourth Grade

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  6. Lisa Bee (Grade 4 Buzz) says

    July 29, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Very cute! I hope you get lots more time off with your wee ones before you have to go back to school.
    -Lisa
    Grade 4 Buzz

    Reply
  7. Hannah Burns says

    July 29, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Love it! You inspired me to make my own for my classroom! I called it "Synonym Swap"! 🙂

    Reply
  8. The Brown-Bag Teacher says

    July 29, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Oh my goodness – you and Eli look absolutely adorable! So precious. 🙂

    Catherine
    The Brown-Bag Teacher

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  9. Fourth Grade Flipper says

    July 30, 2013 at 1:44 am

    I love your synonym wall!! Congratulations on little Eli too:) Love the picture!
    ~Holly
    Fourth Grade Flipper

    Reply
  10. Deb Hanson says

    July 31, 2013 at 1:17 am

    I'm your newest follower – I absolutely LOVE your synonym wall! What a great use of a shape nearly all kids are familiar with – french fry containers! Thanks! ~Deb
    Crafting Connections

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  11. Mrs. Cockrell says

    July 31, 2013 at 5:18 am

    OMG, super cute picture, and super cute creation! Love it!!! One of my besties has a 2 year old named Eli and just had a new baby (Liam)! 😀

    Reply
  12. Caz says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    The idea of already having synonyms prepared is genius! That way your bulletin board is truly useful not just pretty. How bout: Try a Word Flip Fry!

    Reply
  13. Teach80 says

    August 4, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Love your idea…how about Seasoned Synonyms for your title. Your plate is full with 2 little ones! I hope you don't have too many middle of the night wake ups. I hope you have a great year.

    Reply

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