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Amy LaMae
Oct 302 min read
Fun, Creepy Halloweensie Tales and Tea!
Happy Halloween! I love to enter the Susanna Leonard Hill's Annual Halloweensie Story Contest ! Check out her website and read a few...
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Amy LaMae
Apr 123 min read
2024 Kid's Writing & Coloring Contests
Kid's Writing Contest : K-12 Opens on Beverly Cleary's Birthday! Submission May 6th-12
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Amy LaMae
Feb 142 min read
More Cursive Love!
Need a last minute card for a teacher or a grandparent. Last year when I was teaching second grade we made such cute cursive cards! I...
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Amy LaMae
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Cursive Christmas Card Activity
This activity shares a unique gift from the heart on Christmas to loved ones. Especially to grandparents who have such fond memories of...
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Amy LaMae
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Simple Homemade Crafts at Christmas
Cranberry Wreath Ornament Using left over cranberries from Thanksgiving makes these easy Christmas wreath ornaments. You can make them...
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Amy LaMae
May 9, 20232 min read
Teaching Kids to Write a Story
Tools for teaching kids to write a story. Writing stories can be hard, especially when it is an assignment and nothing comes. Students...
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Amy LaMae
Apr 12, 20233 min read
2023 Writing and Art Contest for Kids
WE ARE RUNNING FOR READING! Welcome to the 4th annual Beverly Cleary literacy and family celebration! The writing and art contest opens...
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Amy LaMae
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Teatime in Portland
I fancied a new favorite place for tea! Doja Tearoom in Tualatin. It was a little difficult to find on the first time but well worth the...
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Amy LaMae
Dec 30, 20214 min read
A British Cardboard Baking Show Challenge!
“Let’s Bake People!” Middle School, High School or Homeschool Art lesson: For The British Baking Show enthusiasts who want to enjoy the...
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Amy LaMae
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Wreath Making to Writing
I actually never thought that being a wreath maker would lead to supporting my writing or last seventeen years! I had no idea that my one...
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Amy LaMae
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Savor the Summer Reading
What to eat or read on a hot summer's day? One of my favorite food memories was actually hearing Julia Child audio tapes while in the...
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Amy LaMae
Jun 12, 20213 min read
Summer Literary Field Trip!
Looking for something to do this summer that is fun, local, educational? You are invited by the Yamhill Downtown Association to take a...
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Amy LaMae
May 18, 20212 min read
A Walk With Beverly: Opening Day!
The day is done! The Yamhill Downtown Association is excited to share this great opportunity with everyone this spring and summer....
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Amy LaMae
May 8, 20212 min read
A Walk With Beverly!
GRAND OPENING FOR: A WALK WITH BEVERLY! Hey kids! And kids at heart! Bring your family! Bring your friends! Bring your classmates! Bring...
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Amy LaMae
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Story and Art Contest 2021!
Yamhill Downtown Association's Beverly Cleary Art and Writing Contest 2021! This year we are deeply saddened by the loss of Beverly...
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Amy LaMae
Apr 6, 20212 min read
Inspire Hope Through Literacy and Community
The news of Beverly Cleary’s passing deeply saddens all who loved her books, but Yamhill continues to promote her legacy and contribution...
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Amy LaMae
Mar 3, 20212 min read
Forever Waves Are True
It's another contest! #50PreciousWords ! I am in such a great warm group of uplifting writers on Twitter. They share when the next fun...
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Amy LaMae
Dec 27, 20203 min read
It's a Wonderful Light!
12.26.2020 Light. If Light could talk, what would it say? What would it speak about your life? We just watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” on...
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Amy LaMae
Dec 23, 20202 min read
New Artist 12 Days of Christmas!
It is so wonderful to meet artists and writers in your own town. Especially ones with big dreams and hours upon hours of dedication for...
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Amy LaMae
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Holiday Helper Contest
I love a good contest! I just found out about this wonderful contest from my new twitter friends last night! Susanna Hill's 10th Annual...
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