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Elementary Matters
United States - New Hampshire - Plaistow
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Here's a Bingo type game with dice to practice reading words with R controlled vowels. It has a football theme. The roll of the dice determines w...
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I find when children illustrate something, it internalizes their understanding. Here's a nice collection of sentences to illustrate after a less...
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Students struggle to remember "which one" is perimeter and "which one" is area. Here's a sorting game to help them figure it out, along with a c...
Illustrating vocabulary really internalizes understanding. Here are 30 pairs of homographs ready for the children to illustrate.
For photographs...
I always start readers with a warm up exercise that's below their instructional reading level. Experts say children should read words in phrases...
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Here are 48 task cards to get students interacting with the map of the United States. The tasks include names of states, capital cities, and bodi...
Here are 10 practice sheets for long and short vowels. There are 2 for each vowel, one with nonsense words and one with real words. These can b...
This is a game to practice antonyms. It has a baseball theme, and can be played like "Old Maid" or like "Concentration". It can be played with ...
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I always start readers with a warm up exercise that's below their instructional reading level. Experts say children should read words in phrases ...
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I always start readers with a warm up exercise that's below their instructional reading level. Experts say children should read words in phrases...
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Do your students stick an apostrophe in every word ending in s?
I've found telling a little story helps the children remember little tricks, lik...
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Here's a Bingo type game with dice to practice adding two digit numbers (no regrouping). It has a baseball theme. The roll of the dice determin...
I always start readers with a warm up exercise that's below their instructional reading level. Experts say children should read words in phrases...
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For your favorite football fans! Here's some practice matching present verbs to their past form. It can be played like "Old Maid" or like "Conc...
Scoot is a fast paced game that the children love. For this Scoot game they will be practicing a variety of science topices. I designed this for ...
Scoot is a fast paced game that the children love. For this Scoot game they will be practicing short vowels, long vowels, r controlled vowels and...
Scoot is a fast paced game that the children love. For this Scoot game they will be practicing these language skills: nouns, proper nouns, verbs,...
Practicing math skills (addition, coins, clocks, graphing) with a Thanksgiving theme.
These pages support these Common Core Math Standards: C...
I find children really strengthen their understanding of vocabulary by illustrating words.
After a lesson on comparative and superlative endin...
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Illustrating vocabulary really internalizes understanding. Here are 30 words with suffixes -ful, -ly, -or, and -er. The children can illustra...
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FEEDBACK
santkowiak
This was great to use during my map section.
May 19, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Glad to hear you had success with it!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 19, 2013 
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I hope they help the kids remember apostrophes!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 19, 2013
njrezendes
This fills a hole in my fluency practice right now. Thank you!
May 18, 2013
ehart1949
great resource
May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
ehart1949
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May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
ehart1949
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May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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great resource
May 16, 2013
ehart1949
great resource
May 16, 2013
shantons
What a fun game! The kids loved it!
May 16, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I'm glad to hear they enjoyed it!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 16, 2013
loripinkard
Love this unit!
May 15, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 15, 2013
ehart1949
great resource
May 15, 2013
ctclem
These cards will help my students become more familiar with the vocabulary relating to taking care of our environment.
May 12, 2013
prairelane
I love fun facts for trivia reinforcement activities! I really like that you included the patriotic song list!!
May 11, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I wasn't sure if I should include that list. Now I'm glad I did!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 11, 2013
berniceadair
great product!
May 10, 2013
simmonslaura
Great questions that covered most of what my students have studied this year.
May 9, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Scoot games are a great review, aren't they?
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 9, 2013
raqdupr
My students love Scoot
May 9, 2013
paigergurl
This is exactly what I was looking for and saved me a ton of time.Thank you!
May 9, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
So glad it worked for you!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 9, 2013
jkinsley
This has been a great warmup for my guided reading groups! Thanks so much!
May 8, 2013
Lisa Schmidman (TpT Seller)
This will help develop number sense! My students will enjoy using cuisenaire rods!
May 8, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
My kids absolutely love the cuisenaire rods!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 8, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Hello, and thank you for your purchase! I'm so sorry to hear you're having trouble printing. First, make sure you have the most current version of Adobe Reader (not preview). If that doesn't work, try this advice from TpT Tech Support:
) Open the PDF file with Adobe Reader
2) Click 'print'
3) Click on 'advanced'
4) Check the 'print as image' box, and this should cover all potential issues
If that still doesn't work, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and we will see if there is another way to get it to you!
) Open the PDF file with Adobe Reader
2) Click 'print'
3) Click on 'advanced'
4) Check the 'print as image' box, and this should cover all potential issues
If that still doesn't work, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and we will see if there is another way to get it to you!
May 8, 2013
stmiranda84
Awesome!
May 7, 2013
betsyfreeman
Good for small group.
May 7, 2013
betsyfreeman
Great.
May 7, 2013
betsyfreeman
Great.
May 7, 2013
olivegreen
Warm up phrases look clear and bright. I am going to try them out tomorrow as a center activity, letting students time each other. Thanks!
May 7, 2013
aggies
Your work is always great!
May 7, 2013
stacygriffin1
Thanks:)
May 6, 2013
m4thompson58
Thanks!
May 5, 2013
m4thompson58
Thanks
May 5, 2013
schoeler
I think I originally bought this to use with my after school test prep group, but I think my first graders will enjoy it too.
May 5, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I'm sure they will enjoy it!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 5, 2013
schoeler
This is excellent! I will use it to challenge my higher kiddos. Thank you!
May 5, 2013
schoeler
Great resource ~ thank you!
May 5, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Thanks very much! These games are two of my personal favorites!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 5, 2013
schoeler
Thank you Sally! Love all your stuff!
May 5, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words.
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 5, 2013
schoeler
Fabulous! Thank you so much! My kiddos will have fun with this game.
May 5, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 5, 2013
schoeler
I think my kiddos will enjoy this ~ thank you!
May 5, 2013
Egunter
Fun review! Thanks!
May 2, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for your kind words.
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
May 2, 2013
krast
Wonderful product!!
May 1, 2013
zirklou
I love your products and appreciate this free download.
May 1, 2013
kimberly12345
Thank you for sharing these fun writing papers!
April 30, 2013
allisonclare
My kids loved this game. thanks so much!
April 29, 2013
Sheltiegirl7
Looks like a great activity to help practice 2-digit addition!
April 28, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
My students enjoy this game!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
April 28, 2013
ses1teacher
My students LOVE this game!
April 28, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad to hear that!
Sally from Elementary Matters
Sally from Elementary Matters
April 28, 2013
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I am Bullyproof Music (TpT Seller)
Hi Elementary! Every time I see your profile photo all I can think os is haha "Rock on!" LOVE! I didn't want to post a question on your blog, figured here was better...hope it is. We have several tunes/lesson plans often used in May in prep for graduation ceremonies, events, also used for end-of-the-year slide shows. Didn't want to pick an item, link up w/a topic not specifically listed by you for May without permission. Please let me know if linking something like that okay. If not, no worries. Have a beautiful week!
April 22, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I think it's a great idea for a link. I'm a big fan of music, especially in the classroom!
Thanks for the comment on the picture! :)
Sally from Elementary Matters.
Thanks for the comment on the picture! :)
Sally from Elementary Matters.
April 22, 2013
ifrah01 re: Phonics Review Scoot
I am unable to download the product with my mac. I just bought four other products and they came out fine.
April 22, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Hello, and thank you for your purchase! I'm so sorry to hear you're having trouble printing. First, make sure you have the most current version of Adobe Reader (not preview). If that doesn't work, try this advice from TpT Tech Support:
) Open the PDF file with Adobe Reader
2) Click 'print'
3) Click on 'advanced'
4) Check the 'print as image' box, and this should cover all potential issues
If that still doesn't work, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and we will see if there is another way to get it to you!
) Open the PDF file with Adobe Reader
2) Click 'print'
3) Click on 'advanced'
4) Check the 'print as image' box, and this should cover all potential issues
If that still doesn't work, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and we will see if there is another way to get it to you!
April 22, 2013
mirna gonzalez (TpT Seller)
I was trying to print what I purchased, however all the pictures and letters are blurry
:( I need this work ASAP for my centers :) please can you email me and let me know what can be done :) thanks.
:( I need this work ASAP for my centers :) please can you email me and let me know what can be done :) thanks.
April 2, 2013
Ksteph614
I was trying to find your brainstorming sheet, rules rewards and consequences file from the August 16, 2012 blog post but I can't find it! i would love to use it for my classroom because I an a brand new teacher and I am still trying to get control. It's so hard starting in the middle of the year!
February 10, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Class-Rules-Brainstorming-Sheet I actually had it turned off, as I do with some of my freebies, but I turned it back on for you.
February 10, 2013
kziebro re: Spring Board Game with Mental Math Cards
I can't seem to get page 3 to print the entire page. It only prints the far right columns and quits. I have tried several times, and have enlarged it. Nothing seems to help. Please inform.
January 25, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry to hear you're having trouble printing. First, make sure you have the most current version of Adobe Reader (not preview). If that doesn't work, try this advice from TpT Tech Support:
) Open the PDF file with Adobe Reader
2) Click 'print'
3) Click on 'advanced'
4) Check the 'print as image' box, and this should cover all potential issues
If that still doesn't work, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and we will see if there is another way to get it to you!
) Open the PDF file with Adobe Reader
2) Click 'print'
3) Click on 'advanced'
4) Check the 'print as image' box, and this should cover all potential issues
If that still doesn't work, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and we will see if there is another way to get it to you!
January 26, 2013
MsG73 re: Producer or Consumer?
When I download the file, no text appears :( how can I fix this?
January 21, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I've reloaded the file. If that doesn't work, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and I'll send you a copy.
January 21, 2013
Ida De Haan Weissmann (TpT Seller) re: Social Studies Review Scoot
I tried to download to my MAC but the images are blurred.
Can you email me a copy? ildctw@t-online.de
Thanks
Ida
Can you email me a copy? ildctw@t-online.de
Thanks
Ida
January 13, 2013
Valerie Leo (TpT Seller) re: Social Studies Review Scoot
I'm trying to open this document but the images are blurred. Could you email me a copy at Valerie.Leo@uticak12.org?
My kids love this game!
Thank you,
Val
My kids love this game!
Thank you,
Val
January 10, 2013
bkellyz re: Just or Unjust
I had a similar problem yet not with any other files so I don't think my version of adobe is the problem.
January 5, 2013
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
If you email me with your email address, I'd be glad to send you a new copy.
January 11, 2013
mhinatsu1 re: Just or Unjust
Thanks!
December 30, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I heard that might happen if you're not using the most recent form of Adobe. If you're not able to fix that, just email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and I'll send you a copy.
December 30, 2012
gabrielsenm re: Just or Unjust
I was excited to see this freebie. I think my students will really enjoy it. However, when I downloaded it, all the words were just color blurs. I hope this might get fixed so that I will have the opportunity to use it.
December 30, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I heard that might happen if you're not using the most recent form of Adobe. If you're not able to fix that, just email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and I'll send you a copy.
December 30, 2012
Anne Morrisson (TpT Seller) re: The Everything Tool Kit
Hi Sally,
I couldn't work out how to leave a comment. I would love to receive your Everything Tool Kit for free. I love reading your blog. thanks for sharing. Have a great Christmas. I live in North Queensland Australia.
Cheers,
Anne
annemorrisson@hotmail.com
I couldn't work out how to leave a comment. I would love to receive your Everything Tool Kit for free. I love reading your blog. thanks for sharing. Have a great Christmas. I live in North Queensland Australia.
Cheers,
Anne
annemorrisson@hotmail.com
December 21, 2012
rjmallien re: Suffixes to Illustrate
Your choice of products from my [ http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Elementary-Matters ]Teachers Pay Teachers store! Just click the link to my store, take a look around, and leave a comment with your choice and your email. I'll send it to you.
THANK YOU! I am unable to leave a comment until I purchase the product. This looks terrific. RMallien@interact.ccsd.net Las Vegas NV
THANK YOU! I am unable to leave a comment until I purchase the product. This looks terrific. RMallien@interact.ccsd.net Las Vegas NV
December 20, 2012
dmurdock
Thank you for all of your great ideas but most of all for this great offer. We are really working on improving our writing at our schools. I would like the Writer's Workshop Collection. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season.
DeAnn
dmurdock@grandsalineisd.net
DeAnn
dmurdock@grandsalineisd.net
December 19, 2012
dmurdock
Thank you for all of your great ideas but most of all for this great offer. We are really working on improving our writing at our schools. I would like the Writer's Workshop Collection. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season.
DeAnn
dmurdock@grandsalineisd.net
DeAnn
dmurdock@grandsalineisd.net
December 19, 2012
saho
Love all of your activities and what a great offer - THANK YOU!!! I would love the bandaid/lasso activity!!
Thanks, Stephanie
saho@vmps.org
Thanks, Stephanie
saho@vmps.org
December 19, 2012
reagansmiller re: Combined Set Review Scoot
What a generous offer! You have so many incredible resources! I especially like the Combined Set Review Scoot. I know my kid will love it too!
Best,
Reagan
reagan_m@crabtreebooks.com
Best,
Reagan
reagan_m@crabtreebooks.com
December 19, 2012
appletonclass re: Combined Set Review Scoot
Hi, thank you for all your work for fellow teachers! I'd like the Combined Scoot packet, can't wait to use it.
appletonclass@hobart.k12.in.us
appletonclass@hobart.k12.in.us
December 19, 2012
dfitch re: Holiday Fluency Package CCSS Aligned
I wasn't sure where to leave the comment. I would like to receive the Holiday Fluency Package CCSS Aligned. I would use it in my small reading groups. Thank you so much. Love, Dee
dfitch@chisddevils.com or tombstonegrill@gmail.com
dfitch@chisddevils.com or tombstonegrill@gmail.com
December 19, 2012
kt67366 re: USA Mapping Task Cards - Combined Set
Thank you so much for the gift! This has been on my wish list and I am excited to use it!
Please email at kim.trivette@yadkin.k12.nc.us
Thanks again!
Kim
Please email at kim.trivette@yadkin.k12.nc.us
Thanks again!
Kim
December 19, 2012
carda18 re: Strike Vowel Teams
Could you possible change the words on the dice instructions to
ou as in out and
oy as in boy?
ou as in out and
oy as in boy?
November 27, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and I'll send you an individual copy with those changes.
Sally
Sally
November 28, 2012
hwatabe re: Social Studies Review Scoot
Can you also email me a copy? I am getting blurred images as well, and was so excited to be able to start using! Thanks!! :)
November 18, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
hwatabe, Please email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com with your email address, and I'll send you a copy.
November 18, 2012
tonya bowen (TpT Seller) re: Thanksgiving Story for Illustrating
Would this be a good book for jr. high ESL students? I want a factual story without difficult vocabulary?
November 9, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure about the typical level of a jr. high ESL student, so I'm not sure if this fits your description or not. It's got a sentence or two per page, and has 14 pages. The sample images on the product page are pretty typical of the rest of the booklet, if that helps!
November 9, 2012
steletzke re: Social Studies Review Scoot
I also got a download that was just a bunch of blurred images. Would you email me a copy? teletzkes@fonddulac.k12.wi.us Thanks.
November 8, 2012
spoonsbc re: Halloween Sentence Work Freebie
What font did you use for this? So cute!
November 2, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
It's called "Chiller" and it's straight from Microsoft Word 2010!
Wasn't it perfect for Halloween?
Wasn't it perfect for Halloween?
November 2, 2012
starleton re: Short and Long Vowel Word Sort and Practice
It says there are ten pages but I only got four...?
October 14, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure why that happened, but I've reloaded my original. If that doesn't help, email me at elementarymatters@gmail.com and I'll send you the right file.
Sally
Sally
October 14, 2012
mkr56 re: Reading Two and Three Syllable Words
H, thank you for this resource. When I printed it, the words did not show up. Can you help me? I just installed Word 2010 last week, hoping that I would not have this trouble.
Thank you, Mary Kate
Thank you, Mary Kate
October 6, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Hi Mary Kate,
I've heard that can happen when Adobe is due for an upgrade. I also re-loaded my product onto TpT, if that helps. Please let me know if this helps. I'm not much of a "techie", but I'll do what I can!
Sally
I've heard that can happen when Adobe is due for an upgrade. I also re-loaded my product onto TpT, if that helps. Please let me know if this helps. I'm not much of a "techie", but I'll do what I can!
Sally
October 6, 2012
SallyDen (TpT Seller) re: Figurative Language for Illustrating
How does the freebie differ from the $2.00 one?
September 8, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Good question! The freebie is a sampling of the full priced product. The freebie has 8 pages for illustration. The full priced product has 30 pages for illustration. I think I'll add that to my product description!
Thanks!
Thanks!
September 8, 2012
chdeu0224 re: Phonics Review Scoot
How do you play Scoot? Thanks!!!!
August 5, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Scoot is fun! Each child gets a game card on his/ her desk, and it stays there. The child records the answer to that card on his/ her answer sheet, then when the teacher calls "Scoot" they advance in a pattern, one at a time, to all the desks throughout the room. By the time they're done, they've "scooted" all the way around the room and answered a question from each child's desk. Much more fun than a worksheet!
August 5, 2012
breannascott1 re: Par 3 - Short Vowel Sounds
Can you tell me how many game cards come with this? I have a group of 8 students I will be working with at a time...
July 31, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
Good question! There are 9 boards altogether!
Thanks,
Sally
Thanks,
Sally
July 31, 2012
jrands re: Par 3 - Adding 3 Addends Freebie
I am confused with the directions. If you roll 2 dice, how would you get a number higher than 12?
July 13, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
That's a typo... it should say roll 3 dice! (I don't know how I missed it, but I'll be fixing it tonight, so feel free to download a cleaner copy!) I wish all questions were this easy to answer!
Sally
Sally
July 13, 2012
Npower re: Reading Warm Up Phrases Dolch Pre-primer level
Tried to download your cool freebie, but the text also came up blurry for me.
July 2, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I heard that happens sometimes if you're using a Mac. If you send me an email at elementarymatters@gmail.com, I'll send you another copy.
Sally
Sally
July 2, 2012
cheriinmi re: Social Studies Review Scoot
Hello,
I just downloaded your review scoot, but it shows up as blurrs. My son said I am using a PDF reader on my mac as I should, but it is still not working. Any ideas? This is my first time trying out TPT.
Thank you,
Cheri
I just downloaded your review scoot, but it shows up as blurrs. My son said I am using a PDF reader on my mac as I should, but it is still not working. Any ideas? This is my first time trying out TPT.
Thank you,
Cheri
May 28, 2012
Elementary Matters (TpT Seller)
I've heard of this happening, but this is the first time it's happened to one of my customers. I'm soooo NOT technologically knowledgeable, but I have friends who are. I'll ask them and get back to you!If you email me at elementarymatters@blogspot.com, I'll email you another copy.
Sally
Sally
July 2, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have taught for over thirty years, and have taught most grades from preschool through eight grade. Most of my experience is in the primary grades. I presently teach second grade.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I have done much studying of recent brain research, and look for ways to include proven methods into my teaching. My activities are typically social and fun, as this promotes learning! I bring experience as well as a passion for learning into my products and my classroom.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
My students have given me many awards! :)
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus on reading from Plymouth University in Plymouth, NH . I have a Master of Education degree in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Besides over 30 years of teaching, I also have extensive training and in musical theatre, dance and voice.
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