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We have been working on synonyms in my class for the past few weeks. When I saw this activity on Pinterest, I KNEW I had to do it one day. My students struggled with coming up with their own synonyms, but know they are coming up with them left and right. I will most likely wait until later on during the year. I wanted to share with you a few pictures that I took of my kids as well as the bulletin board that the whole 2nd grade team put together.

Our bulletin board. Each grade is assigned a bulletin board in the cafeteria that we are able to decorate. This is the first year that we decided to decorate it and I'm so glad we did.

This is me showing off our activity.

 A few of my little darlings. They were all so cute with their little chef hats on.

 Posing in front of our bulletin board. I love my team this year. I didn't get permission to use their pictures on my blog, but trust me, they are amazing!!

Now on to a freebie!!

While preparing for this lesson, I tried looking all over for a cinnamon roll template, but I couldn't find one. I went ahead and made my own. I am sharing it with you! Just click HERE to pick it up!!


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  1. Heather ASeptember 15, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    SO cute! My 2nd grade babies would LOVE this activity!! Thanks for sharing the template!

    BTW - I saw your post on Rowdy in Room 300's giveaway! You could also enter to win a laminator over at my blog...double up your chances!! :) Come check it out if you get the chance! :)

    Heather
    Sensational Seconds

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  2. Kristen JohnsonJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Thank you for posting the template! I just spent a good 30 mins looking for one

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    1. JenniferJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:33 PM

      You are welcome. I spent a long time looking for one as well. That's why I decided to make one. I'm glad you found it useful.

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  3. Heather aspecialkindofplace.blogspot.comJune 30, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    I found you on the July Currently and LOVE this post. I am so doing this! Thanks for sharing!

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