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Kids Can Earn $10 From TD Bank for Summer Reading

Did you know that kids in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade can earn $10 from TD Bank for reading 10 books this summer? Here’s more information from their site:

If your child is in grades K-5, participating is easy!

1. Have your child read 10 books this summer
2. Print out the Summer Reading Form
3. Write down the names of the books they’ve read
4. Take the form to the nearest TD Bank
5. Receive $10 in a new or existing Young Saver account

Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!

Arts & Ag Tour Hickman Co., TN

We all know that Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial beginning to summer. This year was no exception. With Friday being my last day of school til August, I was on a mission to find something new and unique to do without driving to far. Friday Night I lucked upon this:

So Saturday morning, we took the 1 1/2 hour drive to Centerville, TN. Little did I know I was going to get a history lesson on where Minnie Pearl was from and her song about Grinder Switch. I was just going because it said it had arts and farms you traveled around too. As I was looking more into the details I discovered that when it said Hickman County it meant 24 different locations along the backroads. But we enjoyed every minute. 

First stop, Centerville, TN: 

The nice lady at the Chamber of Commerce told us of the famous people from this area of the state. I loved the pride she had in her county. We slowly went into every open business around the square, including the courthouse, antique stores and a church with nice ladies selling handmade products. 

Places we visited around the square: 

                         

From the square we went to Hwy 50 which has a great winery, Papa Jay Kay BBQ and April's Attic. My favorite was Grinder's Switch Winery which is named for a train switch that we never made it to, but is in Minnie Pearl's song. I do love blackberries.

Overall, this is a great thing for tourism in Hickman County. We didn't even have time (we were trying to get back for a surprise birthday party.) to make it to the lavender farm and goat farm with cheese and soaps. Lots of music was at several places. Everyone was so friendly and proud to tell us their story. This is the 4th year for this tour and it continues to grow. I think this is a wonderful way to share farm living and family businesses of any kind. 

Smile, Emily & Erik

Free App Friday: 22 educational & fun iTunes apps for FREE!

It’s Free App Friday! You can get 22 different educational & fun iTunes apps for free (today only).

25 Candy Awards

As the year comes to an end, I always like to do classroom awards. These are candy awards and my students always love getting the candy to go with it. 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/25-Candy-Awards-241312 

Subjects

Other (Specialty), Classroom Management, Character Education

Grade Levels

PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Resource Types

Fun Stuff, Printables, Classroom Forms

Product Rating

4.0

16 ratings

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Educational Deals & Freebies Round-Up

Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:

16-Piece Finger Puppet Set for $5.80 Shipped: Purchase the SODIAL 16-Piece Finger Puppet Set for just $5.80. This set includes 10 animal finger puppets and 6 family finger puppets. As a bonus, you’ll also receive a free mini eraser with your purchase. Plus, this offer includes free shipping as well.

Set of 4 Felt Storyboards Set for $27.99: Amazon has their Set of 4 Felt Storyboards on sale for $27.99. This set typically retails for $36.99, and it includes four different themed boards and pieces – construction, fire, police, and school. Plus, the set comes with a convenient storage bag as well.

Free Adventures in Odyssey Movies: Amazon Prime Members can currently watch 13 different Adventures in Odyssey Movies for free. You can find the full listing of movies included in this promotion here.

Melissa & Doug Habitats Reusable Sticker Pad Set for $4.45: Amazon has their Melissa & Doug Habitats Reusable Sticker Pad on sale for $4.45. This set includes 5 scenes (a farm, a prehistoric landscape, an African oasis, a jungle, and the ocean) and over 150 reusable stickers. These easy-to-peel vinyl stickers can be removed and repositioned for hours of play. There are several other sets on sale for $4.99 as well, including the Vehicles Sticker Pad, Alphabet & Numbers, Play House, and many more.

Super Why ABC Letter Game for $9.99: Purchase the Super Why ABC Letter Game for just $9.99. In this game, kids join Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Pesto and Super Why for spelling, rhyming, and reading fun.

Free Wildflower Mix Seed Packet: Request a free “Feed a Bee” wildflower mix seed packet. This offer is available while supplies last.

Magnetic Number Set for $2.23 Shipped: Amazon has their SODIAL Colorful Magnetic Number Set on sale for $2.23. This set of numbers ships for free as well.

LEGO Creator Vehicle Transporter for $19.99: Purchase the LEGO Creator Vehicle Transporter for just $19.99. This 3-in-1 model rebuilds from a vehicle transporter into a tow truck towing a yellow car or a mobile crane.

Free Creative Cake Pops Class: Craftsy is featuring a FREE Creative Cake Pops Class. Participants will learn to create gorgeous cake pops by Wilton decorator, Valerie Pradhan. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to create the base of the pop, create a smooth coating, and decorate the pop with swirling sprinkles, impressive marbling techniques, and beautiful drizzled candy. These cake pops are ideal for birthdays, showers, weddings, holidays, and more.You can find more free classes from Craftsy here.

Melissa & Doug Decorate Your Own Train for $4.99: Amazon has theirMelissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train Set on sale for $4.99. This wooden craft kit includes 4 pots of paint, a paintbrush, glue, and train decals. No tools are needed for this easy-t0-assemble project.

Duplo Ice Cream Cone Set for $10.19: Amazon has their Duplo Ice Cream Cone Set on sale for $10.19. This set typically retails for $14.99, and it includes the following features 3 ice cream cones, 6 colored tops, a blueberry brick, a cream brick, and classic Duplo bricks.

Katie is a wife and homeschooling mother of four who writes at Cincinnati Cents about saving money and having fun as a family without breaking the bank. She enjoys sharing new recipes, ideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.

Educational Deals & Freebies Round-up

Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:

LEGO Minecraft Farm Set for $23.99: Amazon has their LEGO Minecraft Farm Set on sale for $23.99. This set typically retails for $29.99, and it features a Steve mini figure, a cow, sheep, shovel, crafting table, pumpkin helmet, 2 torches, fences, waterfall, sugar cane, pre-mature and mature wheat, carrots, tree and a chest, plus 262 assorted LEGO pieces.

Save 50% on Learning Resources: Zulily is featuring up to 50% off their Learning Resources toys and games today. There are a variety of items included in this sale, including the Fruit Stand Set $11.99, Pizza Fraction Learning Game for $12.99, Pretend & Play Calculator and Checkbook Set for $11.99, Cash & Carry Wallet Set for $6.99, and Pretend & Play Dishes Set for $10.99. You can find all the items included in this sale here.

First 100 Words Board Book for $3.15: Amazon has their First 100 Words Board Book on sale for $3.15. This book features 100 color photographs as well as 100 simple first words to read and learn. The sturdy pages and soft padded cover made this book ideal for little hands. There are several other board books on sale as well including First 100 Animals Board Book for $3.37, Numbers Colors Shapes Board Book for $3.37, Dr. Seuss’ ABC Board Book for $3.15, You Are My Sunshine Board Book for $3.78, and Giraffes Can’t Dance Board Book for $3.78.

Free Spectacular Stamping Class: Craftsy is featuring a FREE Spectacular Stamping Class. Hosted by EK Success Brands’ Education Director, Joy Macdonell, this class will help you create awesome projects by learning new stamping techniques. Participants will learn new methods for masking, stamping in foregrounds and backgrounds, heat embossing and embossed resist stamping, stamping on materials such as acetate and vellum, fussy cutting your embossed images, and creating layered surfaces.

Snap Circuits Jr. Set for $20.75: Amazon has their Snap Circuits Jr. Kit on sale for $20.75. This kit typically retails for $34.99, and it enables kids to create projects such as a dual-speed fan, periodic doorbell, photo sensor police siren, flashing laser light, and more. The set comes with over 30 easy-to-identify reusable color-coded parts and step-by-step instructions.

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Free Farm Learning Pack: 3 Dinosaurs has a free Farm Learning Packavailable for download. This pack includes matching, sorting, math pages, writing pages, and more.

Playmobil Hospital Set for $29.99: Amazon has their Playmobil Take Along Hospital Play Set on sale for $29.99. This set typically retails for $39.99, and it features 4 figures, a wheelchair, medical equipment, and a variety of accessories. There are several other Playmobil sets on sale as well including the Playmobile Mother & Children Playset for $6.98, Multi-Sport Carrying Playset for $10.49, and Secret Horse Stable Playset for $23.99.

Free Mother’s Day Crafts eBook: Sign up to receive a free Mother’s Day Crafts eBook. This eBook features 14 Mother’s Day crafts for kids, including cards, flower crafts, recycled craft ideas, and more.

Little Tikes Discover Sounds Kitchen for $19.49: Amazon has their Little Tikes Discover Sounds Kitchen on sale for $19.49. This set features a shape-sorter refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, lights in the sink, and several accessories.

Crayola Color Wonder Mini Markers (10 ct.) for $4.99: Purchase a 10-count set of Crayola Color Wonder Mini Markers for just $4.99. These markers work with all varieties of Color Wonder paper, and won’t stain skin, fabric, or furniture. To go with the marker set, Amazon also has their Color Wonder Disney Mickey Mouse Coloring Pad for $4.97, Color Wonder Glitter Fairies Paper for $4.99, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Coloring Pad for $4.97.

Fire HD 7-Inch Tablet for $99 Shipped: Amazon has their Fire HD 7″ Tablet on sale for $99 today. That’s $40 off the regular price $139. This durable tablet received a 4.5-star rating from over 19,000 reviews, and it features a quad-core processor, front and rear cameras, and a vivid HD display. Plus, this offer includes free shipping as well.

Free Wirework Jewelry Class: Craftsy is currently offering a FREE Wirework Jewelry Class. This fun class will break down jewelry lingo and walk you through the supplies you’ll need to create a hoop necklace, drop earrings, and even a leather and bead bangle. The class will enable you to start creating unique and beautiful jewelry.

Katie is a wife and homeschooling mother of four who writes at Cincinnati Cents about saving money and having fun as a family without breaking the bank. She enjoys sharing new recipes, ideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.