Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom Alphabet Letter Exchange- Revised

UPDATE: As of Thursday night July 12 there are more teachers signed up for this project than I ever anticipated. Don't get me wrong- this is wonderful and I'm thrilled! You all inspire me with your excitement and drive to provide the best learning environments for your students. 
As of now the project is full. We have 3 groups of 26 and I think I better stop before I get in over my head. I would love to have a list of teachers who would be willing to fill in later if needed. If you're willing to be on a waiting list in case someone else needs to back out later for some reason, I'd really appreciate it just leave a comment below. Thanks so much!


It's sunny, warm, and my alarm isn't going off every morning. It's wonderful! I also love having this time to plan for next year. This year I want to do a Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom Alphabet Exchange Project. Last year Brooke Perry organized one. It was so much fun! This year she decided not to but said that I could organize it, so here I am. I'm wondering if you'd like to participate too? 

Here's how it works:

1. Your class will be assigned a letter of the alphabet and put into a group with 25 other teachers. Each teacher would have their class decorate 26 of that letter. A template like the letter below will be provided. You'll print it on cardstock and have your class decorate it. Decorate it however you like, just have fun and get creative!

2. You'll need to mail 25 of the letters to the members of your group and you'll keep one. Each teacher is responsible for their own postage charges. At the end of the project you should have a complete, unique, student-made alphabet!

3. You could also include a short letter about your class, school, and where you live. This is optional.

The project will run from about September 1st-30th to give everyone time to get back to school, decorate, and mail their letters.

Please let me know if you want to participate. Based on the response I'll move ahead or wait until a later date. Just leave me your name and email and I'll get back to you! I made this image below if you want to blog about this exchange.


132 comments

  1. I would love for my class to be a part of this!! :)
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure
    fsuteach81@yahoo.com

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    1. Great! You're the first one to join up. Spread the word.
      --Chrissy

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  2. I would really love to participate in this!

    kxcarney@ualr.edu

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    1. Wonderful! I'm so glad to have you join in.

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  3. This sounds like fun!

    Cathy I.
    mrsirwinsclass@gmail.com
    Mrs. I's Class

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    1. Terrific! Spread the word if you can.
      --Chrissy

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  4. i love chicka chicka i have a dvd that sings them songs and my kids love them =)

    Just Wild About Teaching

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  5. Can I just say how much I'm loving your blog design?? (I usually read through Google Reader, and I'm missing out!) :)

    I'd love to pass on some bloggy awards to ya...pick them up over at my blog! Hope you're enjoying your summer.

    -Gayla
    http://teach-on.blogspot.com

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  6. Love that book! Sounds like a fun exchange!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

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  7. I participated in the letter exchange last year and my class loved it! Actually, they loved getting mail of any kind :) I'd really like to do it again. We didn't get all of our letters though :( we wouldn't have minded if we got them later as long as we got them. One of my little girls made our class the letters we didn't receive at home and brought them to school as a surprise. SOOO sweet! My email is andi_monroe@gmail.com. Thanks!!!!

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    1. I'm so glad you're joining in the letter exchange! What a sweetheart to make the letters at home. Hope fully you'll get every one this time. Thanks again.
      --Chrissy

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    2. Hi Andi! I tried to email you about the project but the email came back. Not sure why. Could you check it so I can make sure you get everything? Thanks!
      --Chrissy

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  8. I would definitely like to join in BUT I'm concerned about the cost of mailing ... only 'cause I live in Canada and I discovered this last year how expensive it is to mail stuff to the US. How big would the letters be? If you have a size then I can run down to the post office and find out what it will cost me.
    Thanks!!
    ❀Barbara❀
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers Blog Designs

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    1. I hope this can be affordable enough for you. I'm glad you brought that up. I'll post soon so everyone knows the size. The letters would print on a full sheet of paper but could be cut out and should fit in a small Manila envelope- 6x8" I think. I'll try for sure when I get home tomorrow. I never thought about there being a higher postage rate to Canada.
      -Chrissy

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  9. Sounds adorable, and our First Grade Team uses this book the First week of school (august 20-24)
    Jessica from
    http://tales-of-a-first-grade-teacher.blogspot.com
    jessicaberggren27@gmail.com

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    1. Glad to have you be a part of this! Thanks for stopping by!
      --Chrissy

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  10. Very fun! Count me in! I'm going to check with a few other teachers I know to see if they're interested also!

    Inspiredbykindergarten@hotmail.com

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    1. Thanks for spreading the word! So glad you'll be part of this.
      --Chrissy

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  11. Count my class in as well!
    readingteacher1@me.com

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  12. I would love to participate! My email is april.larremore@gpisd.org
    Chalk Talk

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  13. Chrissy,

    Thank you so much for inviting me! Please count my class in! : )

    Amy arider@madeiracityschools.org

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  14. I would love to participate! So, excited to try something new. ;)

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    1. Thanks for your sweet comment! But you didn't leave your email. The project is filling up fast. If you can, just leave another comment with your email for reply to this one so I can be sure you get included.
      Thanks!
      --Chrissy

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  15. This sounds like so much fun! Count me in!!

    Heather
    heather.byers@saintpaulschool.net
    I'd love for you to buzz by=)
    The Busy Busy Hive

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  16. I'd love to partcipate. Sounds like a lot of fun.
    kheinrich9@gmail.com
    Ms. Kerri and her Krazy Kindergarten

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  17. I would love to join! I did it last year and my students loved receiving all the fun letters!

    Mandy Estes
    mandy.h.estes@gmail.com

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  18. I would love for my class to be apart of this

    Thanks

    Karmen
    carmenb104@gmail.com

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  19. I would love for my munchkins to participate!

    Thanks so much!
    Amy
    acoates@me.com

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    1. Hi Amy!
      I tried to email you about the exchange but the email was sent back to me. Could you please check and see if this is the correct email?
      Thanks!
      --Chrissy

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  20. If there is still a spot, I would love to get my class signed up! :)
    ~Laura
    First Grade FUNdamentals
    iheartfirstgrade@gmail.com

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  21. I would love to participate as well. Thank you!
    Rachel Yakesh
    yakeshr@rockford.k12.mn.us

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    1. Hi Rachel! I tried emailing you to let you know that you are definitely in the project. But the email got sent back to me. Could you check to make sure I have it right? Thanks!
      --Chrissy

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    2. Hi Rachel! I haven't heard from you yet, and your email came back. I really want to include you in the project. Could you verify your address and let me know?
      Thanks,
      Chrissy

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    3. Hi Rachel,
      I thought I'd try you one more time. If you still want to be part of this project, I need your address so letters can be mailed to you. If you've changed your mind, that's fine too. Either way if you could email and let me know I'd appreciate it.
      Thanks,
      Chrissy

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  22. I would love to participate! Thanks for organizing this. What a terrific idea!
    Jenny

    Owl Things First
    jennyglahnreck@aol.com

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  23. Thanks for organizing this! It will be a GREAT add-on to my unit.

    Please send info to: jfees@cenral.k12.ca.us

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    1. Oops! Just noticed an error in my email address---

      jfees@central.k12.ca.us

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  24. This sounds great! I would love to do this with my class.
    Lisa Skief
    lisaskief@yahoo.com

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  25. It looks like you have alot of interest, but I would love to participate if there is room!

    Amy
    mellomama6@gmail.com

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  26. This sounds like a great project. My Kindergarten would love to participate!

    Heather
    heatherbryden@yahoo.com

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  27. I would LOVE to be a part of this special adventure!!!!
    Can't wait! :)
    Meaghan Kimbrell
    mrskimbrellsclass.blogspot.com

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    1. Forgot my email...
      mlkimbrell@auburnschools.org
      :)

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  28. Count me in!

    catherine.wood@gpisd.org

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  29. I would love to do this! I know my students would have a blast. alcprek@gmail.com

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  30. Yes Please! I was just thinking about the exchange and how much my students enjoyed it last year! I was hoping someone would take over this awesome project for Brooke. So THANK YOU for all the work you are doing! I would love to be included!
    Cynthia
    cynthiajohnso@yahoo.com

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  31. I love would love to participate - if you still have room! :)
    loua1b2c3@hotmail.com
    My Kindergarten Kids

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  32. I know my kindergarten class will be thrilled to participate in this exchange. Thanks for organizing it!
    rbcm19@aim.com

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  33. I am so interested. Rhea Zanti
    rczanti@gmail.com

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  34. I am in PreK but I know my kiddos would love to participate if you still have space.
    Dolmsteadcu@gmail.com

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  35. I would love to be a part of this!

    Laura
    Kinder Kraziness
    laurastarnes@ymail.com

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  36. I would love to participate in this exchange with my students. Thanks for planning this!! Renee Fort
    janetrenee1@hotmail.com

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  37. I would love for my class to be a part of this.

    Jodi
    Junebutterfly78@yahoo.com

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  38. I would love to participate. . . sounds like tons of fun.
    ✰ Stacy

    Simpson Superstars
    superstars424@gmail.com

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  39. I would love for my class to be a part of this. Please count US in.

    Kim

    kmjemmings@gmail.com

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  40. My class did the exchange last year and it was great!
    I know this kinder class will enjoy it just as much. Check out our class blog and photos of last year's exchange at kindergartencowpokes.blogspot.com

    My email is:
    rmoudry@brenhamisd.net

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  41. I'd love to join the exchange!

    m.reynolds@schoolsofwestfield.org

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  42. How awesome; I would love to join! My email is aamco360@gmail.com

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  43. I would love to join, I know my kiddos will love it.
    Leketia
    leketiad@hotmail.com

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  44. I would live for my class to participate!
    Trisha.canright@gpisd.org
    Thanks!
    Trisha

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  45. I love this idea and would luv, luv, luv to participate!
    firstgradechatter@gmail.com
    Thanks!
    Deana

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  46. I would love to participate. I am not sure if this could work but I would have 4 very small classrooms of about 6-8 students a piece from 3-7 years old. Our school educates students with severe special needs, they love this story and are great multisensory decorators! Let me know what you think. Jenniem2k@yahoo.com

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    1. It would be great to have your students participate! Thanks for joining in!
      --Chrissy

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  47. I think my class would love this!

    Stephanie

    ecuteach03@yahoo.com

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  48. Not sure how many you're taking, but I would love to participate. My first graders really enjoyed getting the letters in the mail and then mapping out where they came from. My email address is Lyopchick@hotmail.com.

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    1. Don't worry, there's definitely space for you. Glad to have you participating!
      Thanks,
      Chrissy

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  49. We would love to be a part of the exchange!
    JERoth819@gmail.com
    Thanks so much for doing this! If you need any help, please let me know! I'd love to help make it easy for you!

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    1. Thank you so much for your offer. I'll be sure to let you know if I need anything. I can't believe the response! It's far exceeded anything I imagined.
      --Chrissy

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  50. We would love to join in on the exchange! Thank you for doing this!

    cekinderkids@gmail.com

    Thanks, Amber
    cekinderkids.blogspot.com

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  51. Sounds like so much fun!! I know my kindergarten class will love this!! Please count us in.
    Becky

    becky.cain@martin.kyschools.us

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  52. I would love to participate! Thanks for organizing!
    mrskcrowe@gmail.com

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  53. I would love to have my class participate!
    Thanks in advance for organizing this!
    sheiberg@stjschools.org

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  54. Sign me up!
    Karen Stacy
    kstacypt@yahoo.com

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  55. I would love for my class to participate! It sounds like so much fun! Thanks for letting me be a part of this!
    Tracy
    TVasselin@Boston.k12.MA.US

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  56. I'm in! Thanks for organizing this!!
    Joan
    emailmrsodell@gmail.com

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  57. Ooh, this sounds like fun! I would love to participate.
    Teachin' First
    krisspradlin4@yahoo.com

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  58. I know my kindergarten kids would enjoy this. Count me in!
    Sarah
    sbond@iasd.cc

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  59. My mom and I both teach kindergarten and would each love to participate. We both did it last year and our classes loved it!!

    Thanks!
    Kari- kari.rood@cusd200.org
    Karen-karen.rood@cusd200.org

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  60. I would love to have my class participate. cmessner@coupeville.k12.wa.us

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  61. I would love to participate: Kimberly Hardaway handsonlearning123@gmail.com

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  62. I would love to do this with my kinders! Sharon Compton comptonhouse@bellsouth.net

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  63. My class would love to participate. You can contact me at megan.johnson@sendit.nodak.edu

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  64. This sounds like fun! Please sign my class up.

    Thanks!

    jjensen@north-cedar.k12.ia.us

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  65. My class would love to participate in this. We did a Gingerbread Exchange last year and had a blast.
    Thanks,
    lking@sfxstjoe.com

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  66. My class and my team teacher's class would love to participate so count us both in.

    Diana Cole & Carrie Osborne
    coleslittlepups.blogspot.com

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    1. I would love to have my class join in!
      kuwatchirish@greenlocalschools.org

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    2. I'd love to have you join in. Could you please send me your email addresses? Thanks! I'll pop over to your blog and leave a message there too.
      --Chrissy

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  67. I think we are in this year!! I read about this last year and missed the deadline but I think it would be sooo much fun!! YEA!

    Thanks!!
    Sarah
    shetrick@gmail.com

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  68. I would love for my kindergarten class to participate in your project. sounds like a lot of fun!

    Thanks,

    Vanessa

    sah_semrau@tccsa.net

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  69. My Kinders will love this! Count us in!
    Thanks,
    Christine
    cestevens83@hotmail.com

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  70. I am hosting a Chicka exchange too. If you have overflow, please send them my way.
    Thanks,
    Carole

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  71. I would love to do this! Great back to school activity. Thanks,
    Molly

    mturner@rosalia.wednet.edu

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  72. Would love to do this! Great back to school activity. Looking forward to it.
    Thanks,
    Molly

    mturner@rosalia.wednet.edu

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  73. UPDATE: There is room for about 9 more classes if you still want to participate.
    Thanks so much!
    --Chrissy

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  74. I would love to participate!!
    Thanks
    Heather
    KuteKinderKids.blogspot.com

    Hbiehle@thorndale.txed.net

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  75. I want in!!

    jcampbell@odysseycharterschool.net

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  76. sounds great! I would love to join in if there is still room!
    kbaker1939@yahoo.com

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  77. I would like to join in!

    Carlykh@comcast.net

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  78. I want to join. Is there still room?? my email is autumn_blevins@ymail.com

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  79. If there is still room, I would love to include my class. Thank-you for organizing this (bigger than you thought) event! If it is already full that's ok too - no worries. Have a great year!
    Jill h
    hallidayjill@gmail.com

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  80. I would love to participate in this awesome project! My class is in Vancouver Canada and we would love to play with people far away!

    Laura :)

    lcarle@vsb.bc.ca

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  81. I would love to participate if there is room.
    wr@ssummit.org

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  82. UPDATE: The project is full, HOWEVER, I'd love to have a waiting list. There may be people who don't end up making their letters or need to drop out later for some reason so please let me know if you're willing to be on a waiting list. Thank you so very much!
    --Chrissy

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  83. I would love to join!
    Sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com

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  84. I would really love to participate!! Any chance you could just squeeze me in? If not, I'll wait for a spot n the waiting list. Thanks for putting this together.
    Nicole
    Npacholski21@gmail.com

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  85. If there is still a spot we would love to participate!
    kayley_k@hotmail.com

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  86. Just maybe you should add one more group?? It should be an even number of groups!!!
    My little class would adore this project!!
    If Any chance, please let me know.....otherwise I will wait!
    Thank you so much.
    Jana
    Jprowell11@gmail.com

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  87. I can be an alternate. Mrs.hacker1@yahoo.com

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  88. I would love to be an alternate.
    What a great idea!
    ❀Beth Ann❀
    Taming My Flock of Firsties
    bakteach16@gmail.com

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  89. What a great idea!
    Where are you getting your templates for your letters? I am an Instructional Coach for a fairly large organization and would love to incorporate this within our program.

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    1. Sabra, I'm sorry it's taken me some time to respond. I am getting the letters from letteringdelights.com
      Thanks for stopping by!
      --Chrissy

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  90. I would love to sign up!
    Deb
    Mixed Bag of Crazy
    dlbt123@yahoo.com

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  91. I'd like to participate! My email is lexie.phillips@gmail.com We did a postcard exchange last year and the kids loved it. I like that this incorporates letters and art. Great idea!

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  92. I would love to participate if something opens up.
    Amy
    ahoffman@davisacademy.org

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  93. I would love for my kindergarten class to be a part of this also. You can contact me at stewarteb1@yahoo.com. What a wonderful idea!

    Liz Stewart

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  94. I would like for my kindergarten class to be a part of this. My email address is grdnntsh@aol.com

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  95. Sounds like so much fun! I'd like to get on the alternate list. mfishback@comancheisd.net

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  96. I would absolutely LOVE to be involved if an opening happens. I would could do 2 letters as I have 2 half day Pre-K classes :-)My email is roeken1997@gmail.com

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  97. I would like to participate in the exchange sgammon@caswell.k12.nc.us

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  98. I would like to participate in the exchange sgammon@caswell.k12.nc.us

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  99. I would love to participate. I do live in Canada and don't mind paying the extra postage as longs as those who are sending to me don't mind possibly paying a little extra. shaunalothrop@sd28.bc.ca

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  100. I would love to try this out this year if you still have openings, mrs.mearsk@gmail.com.

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  101. My class would love to participate if there is room! What a great idea!

    Amanda
    hennonac@yahoo.com
    www.averycuriousclass.blogspot.com

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  102. My class would also like to participate. Perhaps there will be enough of us on the waiting list to create a second exchange group.
    susan.rowe@hart.kyschools.us

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  103. Hi!

    Thanks so much for stopping by! I love your blog and am your newest follower! Can't wait to start sharing!

    Nicole
    Today, in Second Grade

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  104. I would love to participate with my first graders!!

    lwmacdougall@fcps.edu

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  105. I just had a chance to read your update AND I realized that I haven't heard back from you because I gave you my school address. We can't access that account until closer2school start.Oopsit's still possible to be a part of this, please send the needed information to feesjulie@yahoo.com

    Thanks so much for organizing this :)

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  106. Hello!
    I did this project last year, and would LOVE to again!
    Thanks for organizing it...hope I'm not too late!
    Thanks -
    Tess_Barnidge@yahoo.com

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  107. Hi. I've seen that this is filled up, but I'd love to start one if you have had a lot of overage. Please email me at christyhnj@yahoo.com. Thanks!!!

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  108. I'd like to join in as well if you have anyone drop out. Please let me know. Good luck to all those involved!

    agardner2@gmail.com

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