Mrs. Eckert and Mrs. Smith
Cottage Lane Elementary
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Tornadoes
In the last few months there have been a record amount of tornadoes hit the middle of the country causing terrible damage to the local communities. It has been a long month of severe weather for the people living in these areas where tornado outbreaks have become...
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Tangrams
The tangram is a puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes, called tans, which are put together to form shapes. The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape (given only an outline or silhouette) using all seven pieces, which may not overlap. It is one of the...
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Happy Mother’s Day!
We would like to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day. We hope you have a relaxing day filled with love. Thank you for all you do. We hope these messages warm your hearts. xx
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Swish!
Swish is a spatial card game that challenges you to be the first to make matches, or “Swishes.” Swishes are made by stacking as few as two or as many as 12 cards so that every ball swishes into a hoop of the same color. The player with the most matches at the end of...
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Patriotism Challenge
It is time to get those creative juices going again! Mrs. McBride is offering another opportunity to put your skills to work and show your spirit. Find out more details for this month’s challenge here – The Patriotism Challenge.