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    February 7, 2020 /

    February is such a crazy busy mont - which is why it's my favorite teaching month! And it flies by! If you are looking for a black history/valentine craft, look no further! Read more...

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I am a former elementary teacher from London in the UK.  I taught in England for nine years before coming over to North Carolina on an exchange program where I met and married my school teacher husband.  I taught for a total of 21 years before starting my own business making crafts and resources to help educators in schools and home settings.

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