Tag Archives: Cooper and Packrat

Eaglet Twins 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Tamra

Every Spring the campers and I stand lakeside with our binoculars and cameras pointed at the eagle nest. The big question is  . . . Is there one eaglet in there? Or two? I’ve been taking pictures for a little … Continue reading →

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If She Hollers, He Will Come

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tamra

Just a couple days ago, I was lakeside, when suddenly, the female eagle cried out several times.  I looked up, down, and all around, but I couldn’t see anything more than a lone goose, swimming along in front of their … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is . . .

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Tamra

Today was the day Mrs. Shanning and I had set aside for our students to vote. Not for their favorite ice cream. Not even for Class President! But for something waaaaay more important . . . to choose the winners … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fox Sighting

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Tamra

I was staring out my back window, sipping coffee, when an adult fox wandered through our campground maintenance area.  I set my coffee cup down so hard, liquid sloshed over the sides onto the table. “Quick! I need my camera! … Continue reading →

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Hebron Station School Visit

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Tamra

When I heard that the Hebron Station School planned to use our Book Trailer Contest as a copyright learning tool, District Librarian Cindy Petherbridge and I schemed up an author visit to get the kids on board with the project. … Continue reading →

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Cooper and Packrat’s Book Trailer Contest

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Tamra

From the time I was a student myself, and through the twenty five years my children have attended school, I’ve always admired teachers and librarians.  Working as an Ed Tech these last five years has only made me love them … Continue reading →

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Buxton Elementary School Visit

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Tamra

  I had such an amazing time with Buxton Elementary’s 3rd grade classes last Friday!  I was going to Skype with them for Read Aloud Week, but instead surprised them with an in-person visit. Hearing their gasp of surprise . … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss Breakfast and Children’s Book Fair

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Tamra

I bought this super, cool Seuss t-shirt for two of the three events I have next week. One is on Saturday March 5th ~ a DR. SEUSS BREAKFAST & CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR in Oxford, Maine, which is being held in … Continue reading →

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Maine To Kansas

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Tamra

At Whittier Middle School, I get to be a part of great things.  Recently, Mrs. Shanning’s class and I connected with Ms. Loy’s Kansas Classroom during a Skype visit.  We gave them all kinds of facts about Maine, as they … Continue reading →

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Bear Research for Cooper’s 4th Adventure

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Tamra

Last October, before the Gray Wildlife Park could close, I called and arranged for a Photographer’s Pass.  This, they assured me, would allow me behind the scenes to see the black bears, up close and personal. I wasn’t exactly prepared … Continue reading →

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