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LUCKY Friday the 13th {{Holiday Giveaway!}}

I have always embraced the number 13 and Friday the 13th in particular!  No bad luck here—–in fact, I find it to be a very lucky number!  Growing up  and through my college years, I played a lot of sports. I was randomly given the number 13 once by a coach.  Instead of viewing it as a sign of bad luck, I proudly wore the number—and ironically had a great softball season!  Can you guess what number I always requested from that point forward?

And when my son decided to enter the world on the evening of Friday the 13th, I once again realized that this was the luckiest number of all time!  Eleven years later, I am still one very lucky mama!

So as my holiday gift to you on this Friday the 13th, I am throwing a giveaway.   THREE lucky winners will get to choose from one of the following holiday-themed items in my TPT store.  It’s my way of sharing a little luck on one of my favorite days!  Hope it helps get you through the next few hectic days before the holiday break!   Good luck and Happy Friday the 13th!

Take your pick from one of these three items from my TpT store:

  • Get Organized For the Holidays {Tasks for Good Executive Functioning}

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Get-Organized-for-the-Holidays-Tasks-for-Good-Executive-Functioning-999562

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  • 2014 Recipe Calendar Keepsake {A Year of Delicious Speech, Language and Learning}

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2014-Recipe-Calendar-Keepsake-A-Year-of-Delicious-Speech-Language-And-Learning-1012117

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OR

  • Make a Cup of Snowman Soup!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Make-a-Cup-of-Snowman-Soup-Oxymoron-Match-Up-471646

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Winners will be selected randomly via rafflecopter.  Contest runs from midnight-until 11:59 pm EST on Friday the 13th!

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  1. Ann says

    December 13, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I’m not asking for anything – have everything I want or need.

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  2. Vesat Richardson says

    December 13, 2013 at 2:04 am

    I am always looking for new and exciting ways to educate my special needs child. He is pretty amazing, if I do say so myself, I want to help him reach his full potential. In order to do that I have to encourage him to talk and enunciate his words. A calendar year of activities would be amazing. I look forward to learning from you. Thank you

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  3. Valerie says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:35 am

    I haven’t even thought about I wanted…. but chocolate is always on the list 😉

    Reply
  4. Teresa says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:46 am

    A peaceful and blessed holiday with family and friends.

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    December 13, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I love Friday the 13th!

    Reply
  6. Carly says

    December 13, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    I am asking for a cute SLP bag that Dean Trout makes! Oh and a fun, safe, relaxing trip over break! We are headed to Jamaica and Haiti!

    Reply
  7. Linda Chirco says

    December 13, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    I haven’t asked for anything and have everything that I really need. A wish most for a happy Christmas with my family!

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  8. WendP says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    I always ask Santa Husband to make me an advent calendar. I like the counting down part, and I like having something he’s made (he doesn’t Make Stuff very often). It’s kind of a big deal to me. This year it’s taking a little more poking and prodding than usual. I hope it’s just a “this-year” thing. I’ve saved every advent calendar he’s ever made me.

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  9. Anne says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Cute new work shoes – mine are falling apart!

    Reply
  10. Beth V. says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Time to spend with my children.

    Reply
  11. Sharon Schackmann says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    An Ipad!

    Reply
  12. Jenn Bell says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Time with friends and family and safe travels for all!

    Reply

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👋 Just stopping in to welcome some new followers a 👋 Just stopping in to welcome some new followers and share a little bit about  my other account...The Kidz Kitchen @thekidzkitchenofnj , with you. 

The Kidz Kitchen is a unique, hands-on cooking program where kids come together to cook, create, communicate, and collaborate in every class. 🍎👩‍🍳✨

The Kidz Kitchen is more than just a place to learn how to make delicious recipes — it’s the heart and soul of my journey as both a speech-language pathologist and a passionate home cook and baker. 💬🥣 

For years, I created themed snack activities during my speech and language sessions to make learning fun and engaging. What began on my blog, Cooking Up Good Speech and Language (www.speechsnacks.com), has grown into a dynamic, in-person experience where those same ideas have come to life!

Each Kidz Kitchen class blends language development with culinary creativity. We focus on building essential communication skills — like following directions, using rich vocabulary, staying organized, and working as a team — all while making fun and tasty dishes together. It's learning that sticks… and tastes good too! 🌟
📢 We are loving how this SLP is using our National 📢 We are loving how this SLP is using our National Speech-Language-Hearing Month product! 💬🧠👂

Check out this creative display outside her speech room where students can cast their vote on whether statements are facts or opinions using our Fact/Opinion cards. 🎉 What an engaging and interactive way to boost awareness of speech, language, and hearing while also teaching a valuable critical thinking skill!

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to celebrate this month in your school? Head over to my TpT store to grab this resource—it’s packed with activities to promote National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in a way your students will love! 💙

Drop a 👍 and I'll share the link,  find it in the profile link.  or head to my TpT store: SpeechSnacks.

 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/National-Speech-Language-Hearing-Month-Activity-Packet-1230808
If you follow my other account @thekidzkitchenofnj If you follow my other account @thekidzkitchenofnj, then you know I'm not just an SLP, I'm also "Chef Rose," owner of The Kidz Kitchen--Where Cooking and Communication Go Hand in Hand. My cooking classes for kids teach a blend of culinary skills and communication concepts.

Have you seen the viral AI-generated action figures #aidoll taking over your feed?? — Meet Chef Rose—Collector’s Edition! 👩‍🍳✨ 

We’re jumping on the bandwagon and having some fun by creating our very own AI doll--- complete with our logo apron and some fun cooking accessories!

The real Chef Rose will be in action in @thekidzkitchenofnj this weekend with her amazing Junior Chefs, whipping up a delicious springtime treat featuring flaky puff pastry, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh sliced berries. 🍓🥐🍦
Flashback to Day One in The Kidz Kitchen! It’s ha Flashback to Day One in The Kidz Kitchen!

It’s hard to believe that just a year ago, we opened our doors for the very first time, welcoming young chefs into our kitchen. In just two weeks, we’ll kick off YEAR TWO with our Spring session, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Swipe through these photos from our very first day—featuring Chef Rose (owner),
our amazing assistant chefs Marie and Allie, and our very first morning and afternoon classes of junior chefs! We’ve come so far since that day, learning, growing, and teaching countless kids the joy of cooking.

We’ve learned SO MUCH, grown as a team, and taught so many amazing kids the joy of cooking. From mastering kitchen skills to building confidence and friendships, this journey has been incredible.

We can’t wait to welcome back our returning junior chefs and meet a whole new group of future foodies. The countdown to March 15th is ON—let’s get ready to cook, create, communicate and collaborate!
Feeling incredibly honored to have written a piece Feeling incredibly honored to have written a piece for The ASHA Leader, the national magazine published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association about my business, @thekidzkitchenofnj

As a speech pathologist with years of experience, bringing my passion for cooking and communication together through The Kidz Kitchen has been a dream come true. 🌟

I’m so proud to share my story in this publication and hope it inspires others to follow their dreams too.
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✨DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?✨ (A marshmallow o ✨DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?✨ (A marshmallow one, of course!) ☃️❄️

Skip the store-bought hot chocolate and make the winter season extra special! Teach your students how to whip up super simple, homemade hot chocolate while exploring tons of language concepts along the way in my LANGUAGE-RICH RECIPE RESOURCE: LANGUAGE CHEF!👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

This activity is perfect for warming up your sessions after the holiday break and is a ⭐️FREE⭐️ resource in my TeachersPayTeachers store!

☕️ Fun. Engaging. Educational.
Want to check it out? ❄️ Link in my bio or drop a ☃️ below, and I’ll send you the link!

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