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Magic Marker Monday: Spring Forward


Ben's camp during spring break put together this bulletin board, creating something new to add each day: butterflies, bees, ladybugs and chicks.

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  1. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Aw, that is so pretty. Hope he enjoyed camp.

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  2. MaryApril 27, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    That's really pretty. I like the butterflies escaping onto the wall.

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  3. Elissa NewtonApril 27, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    So cute. Uh oh, now I need yellow pompoms & some pipe cleaners. See what you've started.

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  4. ChildlifeApril 30, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Absolutely wonderful! Are they made from paper plates? The lady bugs are super cute! :D Great work, Ben!

    ~Michelle @ 5MFSN

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