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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Jazz Baby
Last week after reading the book Jazz Baby, I gave the boys and girls some instruments and gave them a chance to make some music!
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- I am in my 9th year teaching Kindergarten and I absolutely love it! I am always looking for fun and exciting ideas to share with my kiddos! I am grateful that I get to go to "work" everyday and hang out with 5 and 6 year olds! I am so blessed! I have an incredible family and I recently married my best friend! Life is great!!
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