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Cindy Gilchrist
United States - Florida - Naples
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"Visit my blog at: www.mrsgilchristsclass.blogspot.com for more freebies!".
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Make a Writing Center! Everything you need to set up a center full of ideas and successful writing tools. I have made my center on a tri fold p...
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A fun way to introduce Author's Purpose to any grade level! I used the P.I.E. acronym (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) but took it to the next leve...
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Create a "Tool Box" of reading strategies for your readers. Fun tools suggest strategies that "build" better readers. This download consists of...
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Lifelong Tool
Comprehension Skill Charts! There are 8 charts included:
Characters
Setting
Story Structure/Plot
Compare and Contrast
Making Inferences
Predict...
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Lifelong Tool
A great activity for the first day of school! These Welcome Activity Mats are to be printed on LEGAL-SIZED paper (8.5" x 14"). Have these ready...
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Dress up your binders with a cute binder cover and spine :) Let's face it - teachers need binders for data, student info, portfolios, lesson pla...
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The is a bundle package of December AND Christmas Read, Write, Trace and Draw activities. You can use either or both activities. Students will ...
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Keep your students reading this summer with a fun incentive! After a student completes an activity on the sheet, they will color the book next t...
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Create your own PowerPoints using these school-themed slides - just insert a text box and add your own text to the pre-designed slides. There ar...
***Just updated to add another design - you now get TWO DIFFERENT designs to choose from!
A GREAT end of year keepsake for your students! Simpl...
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Use with your weekly spelling lists. Student will write spelling words and then write them in "code". This can be used as an independent word w...
A fun activity to use with the monthly Scholastic Book Order Form. I use this as a Word Work/Literacy Center or it can be used as a whole group ...
Create an Absentee Folder your students will enjoy seeing when they return to school. This download consists of a cover page to adhere to the fr...
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Celebrate your little "smarties" with a first grade end of year certificate. Just write in their name in the middle, sign your name at the botto...
Print and laminate an "iPad" for fun spelling practice! After laminating, write up to 10 spelling words in the fields at the top of the iPad. H...
Introduce Thanksgiving vocabulary with pictures and by having students READ the word, WRITE the word, STAMP the word, and DRAW a picture of the w...
This is Gingerbread Man Hunt activity for sight word review. Just cut out the cards and "hide" the cards around the room (like "Read the Room", ...
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A fun center or whole group activity with Valentine's vocabulary words.
Students will see the pictures of the vocabulary words and then READ the...
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FEEDBACK
Theresa Budd (TpT Seller)
I didn't realize it was just one page?! Wish there were more suggestions to go with this....Disappointed :(
May 22, 2013
meagley
So cute
May 22, 2013
meagley
Can't wait to use it!
May 22, 2013
NZTeacher8
Super!
May 21, 2013
pamelasue9
Worked out well. Thanks.
May 20, 2013
kidzreadingteach
Thanks so much!
May 20, 2013
mamarhoades
Great!
May 20, 2013
deannsully
Great tool!
May 20, 2013
lisagriffin
Thanks for helping make writing a little easier!
May 19, 2013
JenCobbs
Excellent package! Love it!
May 19, 2013
hjawad
Great!
May 19, 2013
ntruchan
Very useful!
May 18, 2013
Jamie McCubbing
Great! Thank you!
May 17, 2013
Ginger Farmer
This looks great! I can't wait to use this in the fall!
~Ginger!
~Ginger!
May 15, 2013
Asquith
Great resource for my special needs children as well as my regular class memebrs
May 15, 2013
cmgraber
Great!
May 14, 2013
Learning with Lucy (TpT Seller)
This is what I have needed for quite some time. Thanks for creating it.
May 14, 2013
tina2211
Awesome. Will Definitely set up for September. Thank you.
May 14, 2013
randes
Prints nicely in black and white as well.
May 14, 2013
cdillon1
Awesome!
May 14, 2013
lkpc51
Awesome! looks great and functions well
May 12, 2013
amanda6755
Great posters! Thanks!
May 12, 2013
lindseylulu
MY students loved this, and it's very adaptable.
May 11, 2013
smgilsdorf
Great writing center!
May 11, 2013
sjfteacher
Thanks
May 11, 2013
emmaherbert
wonderful :)
May 11, 2013
amstedry28
Thanks!
May 10, 2013
karikaufman
This is something I have wanted to use in my classroom. Hopefully, writing will be easier and more fun this way!
May 10, 2013
azrichter
Cute and useful! Thanks
May 10, 2013
bec1
GREAT
May 9, 2013
simmonta
Great visual for my students.
May 9, 2013
rhodesc
Love it
May 9, 2013
megwally
Gret resource for a lesson I already do
May 9, 2013
5moreyears
Looks great and immediately useable - just what the teacher needed.
May 9, 2013
kabuck
Thanks
May 8, 2013
lizkup
Cannot wait to get this set up. I think it will really help my students!!
May 8, 2013
Cam663
just what I need
May 8, 2013
paulapeavyteacher
Looking forward to using this next year.
May 8, 2013
nouvelle
Great Resource !!
May 8, 2013
teachercathy
Love this so much! It looks great in my classroom and the students love using it. Thank you:)
May 8, 2013
kaylahuber
This was great! It was a nice visual reminder for my students to use daily.
May 8, 2013
staceyraejo
CUTE AND SIMPLE :)
May 7, 2013
dancemom9
Great resource
May 7, 2013
ceastin
Creating my writing center was so easy. I appreciate your work.
May 7, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
katvero re: Writing Center
Do you have the writing center available in Spanish? I am really interested in it for my bilingual classroom, but I would need it in Spanish.
Please email me katyaveronique@gmail.com
Thanks!
Please email me katyaveronique@gmail.com
Thanks!
May 22, 2013
jcrosby313 re: Writing Center
I downloaded the 'writing center" however pages 6, & 10-19 were blank. What do I need to do to get the entire writing center?
May 6, 2013
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Hi There, This is an easy fix!
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
May 7, 2013
sweber90
I purchased the Author's Purpose charts but the words are not showing up. They are just a big blur. I am very disappointed because they looked like they would be awesome to use! :(
May 1, 2013
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Hi There, This is an easy fix!
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
May 1, 2013
bwas re: Writing Center
I would like the item mailed to me is it possible ? cant not download
April 9, 2013
caroleesue
could you possibly send me your material relating to Pete the Cat?
waiksnoris.c@gmail.com
I just discovered this book and love it! I am a speech therapist working with a PSD population and I know the kids are going to love this book!
waiksnoris.c@gmail.com
I just discovered this book and love it! I am a speech therapist working with a PSD population and I know the kids are going to love this book!
April 6, 2013
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Unfortunately everyone was forced to remove anything related to Pete the Cat on TPT due to a Cease and Desist letter from the author of Pete the Cat :( Very sad, especially since that probably help sell a lot of the books.
April 6, 2013
Nellie (TpT Seller)
Hi Cindy,
I love you blog and your TPT store! Would you be able to help me locate the Pete Adjectives writing activity that you show on your blog?
Thank you so much!
Donelle
Minnesota
I love you blog and your TPT store! Would you be able to help me locate the Pete Adjectives writing activity that you show on your blog?
Thank you so much!
Donelle
Minnesota
February 24, 2013
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Thank you :)
Everyone was forced to remove anything related to Pete the Cat on TPT due to a Cease and Desist letter from the author of Pete the Cat :( Very sad, especially since that probably help sell a lot of the books.
Everyone was forced to remove anything related to Pete the Cat on TPT due to a Cease and Desist letter from the author of Pete the Cat :( Very sad, especially since that probably help sell a lot of the books.
February 24, 2013
MiriamGuzman re: Super Cute Teacher Binder Cover
Cindy when I was downloading the binder cover and spine cover, I can not write anything on it. It downloads to a jpeg file. I click on it and it opens but I can't type anything on it.
February 18, 2013
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Yes, you copy that jpeg into Word or Publisher and add a text box to add the text.
February 18, 2013
Rachel McHenry (TpT Seller) re: Author's Purpose - It's All About PIE!
I purchased and downloaded your PIE presentation. I tried to print it and it is unreadable. Please resend. Thanks. racheltaylormchenry@gmail.com
February 13, 2013
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Hi There, This is an easy fix!
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview.
February 13, 2013
Katherine Jackson (TpT Seller) re: Writing Center
When I tried to download this onto my mac, there were some problems with formating. For instance, the pictures would be oddly placed, or the writing would not be in color, or some of the writing wouldn't appear at all. My school uses PCs, so I'll see if I have any trouble downloading it there. I just wanted to let you know, and I'll tell you if I continue to have issues. Thanks :)
September 7, 2012
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Hi There, This is an easy fix!
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview
1. Make sure you are using an up to date version of Acrobat Reader.
You can check the version by clicking Help then About from within
reader. If you have a version earlier than 5.0 or 6.0, you should
update your reader.
2. If you have a Mac, you may be opening it with a Mac program
called "Preview" and not even know it. Preview has documented problems
opening modern Adobe files. If you have a Mac, try opening Adobe
Reader first (rather than just clicking on the file), then open the
file within Adobe Reader. You may also choose to set the default
reader to Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
To change the default reader on a Mac to Adobe:
----------------------------------------------
Click on the icon of a PDF file type then choose File --> Get Info
You will see a dialog box labeled something like this "sample.pdf" Info
Near the bottom, you will see a section titled "Open With:"
That indicates what application on you Mac is the default.
Click on the pop-up to bring up the list of possible applications
and select Adobe Reader (whatever version is installed), then click
"Change All" to make it the default application for all .pdf files.
The OS will then ask you if you are sure, click "Continue."
Now the Mac will use Reader instead of Preview
September 11, 2012
rspray re: Reader's Tool Box of Reading Strategies!
Cindy- what a great idea. I have 9 students on IEP's this year and 2 going through the RTI process. This would be awesome to use in our reading groups!
Thanks!
Rosie
sunshine3110@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Rosie
sunshine3110@hotmail.com
August 16, 2012
belizegal2
I love Pete the Cat. Thank you. What is the suggested grade level?
August 15, 2012
belizegal2 re: Writing Center
Please send me the picture of the board. I tried downloading it again and still it was not there. Still just 20 pages.
Thank you.
Thank you.
August 15, 2012
belizegal2 re: Writing Center
Now that I have purchased I can't get the preview that let's me see what it looks like.
My email is belizegal2@gmail.com
My email is belizegal2@gmail.com
August 14, 2012
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Eeeks! Never realized that it did that! I just updated it to include the photo in the download. You can download it again or I would be happy to send it to you if you post your e-mail (I'll delete your e-mail as soon as I receive your reply). Thanks for bringing this to my attention!!!
August 15, 2012
luther97 re: Writing Center
I just purchased your writing center signs, but one of the fonts doesn't work on my iMac. suggestions? Thanks--Jen
August 8, 2012
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Yes, here is some info from TPT that may help:
If you purchased a PDF that is showing blurred lines and black marks, you need to update your Adobe Reader. If you are on a Mac, use the updated version of Adobe and NOT Preview to open it. Hope that helps! (It may be that you are opening it in "Preview").
If you purchased a PDF that is showing blurred lines and black marks, you need to update your Adobe Reader. If you are on a Mac, use the updated version of Adobe and NOT Preview to open it. Hope that helps! (It may be that you are opening it in "Preview").
August 8, 2012
jaschenbrenner re: Writing Center
I found the picture for the writing board!!
Thank you
Thank you
July 31, 2012
tsolomon12
Hi! I just bought your writing center. I am having a problem viewing it. It opens but most of the pages come us blurry. Does it matter that I have a Mac? Thank you so much!
July 8, 2012
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Yes, here is some info from TPT that may help:
If you purchased a PDF that is showing blurred lines and black marks, you need to update your Adobe Reader. If you are on a Mac, use the updated version of Adobe and NOT Preview to open it. Hope that helps! (It may be that you are opening it in "Preview").
If you purchased a PDF that is showing blurred lines and black marks, you need to update your Adobe Reader. If you are on a Mac, use the updated version of Adobe and NOT Preview to open it. Hope that helps! (It may be that you are opening it in "Preview").
July 8, 2012
brookelaurin re: Scholastic Book Order Activity
hi,
I tried to download some of your free charts and the words would not show up, there are just blacked out lines. I have a mac, I don't know if that's the issue.
Thanks,
Brooke
I tried to download some of your free charts and the words would not show up, there are just blacked out lines. I have a mac, I don't know if that's the issue.
Thanks,
Brooke
March 11, 2012
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Just saw this. Yes, if you "preview" in mac it will do this. Did you get it resolved? Please let me know so I can help if you still need it.
May 7, 2012
vkessen re: Writing Center
I printed your Writing Center set and several of the items didn't print out correctly. It was the headings on all of the documents that just printed in colored blocks instead of words. Have you had this problem. How can I get the correct print out?
March 2, 2012
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
There should not be smears - when that happens it is from one of two reasons - need to update Adobe Reader or if you have a Mac, don't use preview. I just downloaded it to check and it looks fine. Here's the info from TPT:
If you purchased a PDF that is showing blurred lines and black marks, you need to update your Adobe Reader. If you are on a Mac, use the updated version of Adobe and NOT Preview to open it. Hope that helps!!!!
If you purchased a PDF that is showing blurred lines and black marks, you need to update your Adobe Reader. If you are on a Mac, use the updated version of Adobe and NOT Preview to open it. Hope that helps!!!!
March 3, 2012
Jennifer Rodriguez (TpT Seller)
Hello I just purchased your writing center packet. What font did you use for the titles on pages 1-3? pages 6, 10, 12,14, 15, 17-19 have smear like objects.
February 9, 2012
castleberrygirl
I keep trying to download your writing center, but it doesn't work. I have looked for it here in order to purchase it, but I must be missing something. Is it still available? If so, where? Thanks for your help. I love the chart for what to write about.
December 29, 2011
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Here it is: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Center
December 30, 2011
ajaandy20
Mrs. Cindy I just love your blog. I couldn't find anywhere to contact you on there and found you here on TPT. I have a small question or I guess request. I just love your mosquitos clothespin game and a few others you are offering for free download(which is such a blessing) I was wondering if you could please put them onto google docs still. On scribed they put them as archived and want you to pay to download them. I wouldn't mind if the money was going to you and not them. Thank you for the wonderful work you share with us. God Bless. Mrs. Valerie
November 10, 2011
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Yes, I will do that this weekend. I didn't know that about scribed - thank you for bringing that to my attention!
November 10, 2011
Holly Brookshire (TpT Seller)
Hi, I just love your author's purpose poster that you have on your blog!!! I was wondering if you had any more like this for other reading skills, such as inferring, main idea, compare/contrast, etc. If not, could you tell me what program you created it in and if you have any sort of template available? I would be interested in buying any you have :)
November 1, 2011
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Just added them on TPT. Here they are: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comprehension-Skill-Charts
December 30, 2011
Teach Me More (TpT Seller) re: Reader's Tool Box of Reading Strategies!
Cindy...I love this! I asked about it on your blog. Please e-mail me at meazellk@friscoisd.org. thanks!
August 9, 2011
Amy Jo Manning (TpT Seller)
Hi, Cindy! I am in LOVE with your writing center idea I found on Pinterest. I was wondering where you got the font for making the headings? I love it and would like to purchase it but I have no idea where to start!? Any guidance would be great! Thanks! Amy Manning
amanning72@mac.com
amanning72@mac.com
August 7, 2011
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
Yes, it is here:
http://www.azfonts.net/load_font/ld_sketch.html It's a cute one, isn't it?!
http://www.azfonts.net/load_font/ld_sketch.html It's a cute one, isn't it?!
August 8, 2011
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