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Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled An Interview with Austin Author Donna Bratton About Teacher Guides:
Debbie said, "Author Debbie Gonzales is the current Regional Advisor for the Austin, Texas chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She brings forth an impressive resume jam-packed with experience as a teacher,..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Janet Fox - How To Get Organized Without Losing It Activity Guide:
Debbie said, "Access an game I created specifically for Janet's sensational How to Get Organized Without Losing It here: http://www.janetsfox.com/foxs-den.php"
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Twenty-five Years of Mother-Daughter Nutcrackering:
Debbie said, "A news story from the Austin Statesman featuring a holiday tradition Taylor, my daughter, and I have maintained for 25 years! http://www.statesman.com/news/local/mother-and-daughter-about-to-celebrate-25-years-1094297.html"
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled My Guide on the Penguin Page:
Debbie said, "I was so thrilled to see on of my teacher guides included as part of a collection on the Penguin website! The guide featured is the first one I did for my dear friend, Stephanie Greene, to compliment her oh-so-darling Princess Posey and the..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Me on Dear Teen Me:
Debbie said, "In keeping with the phrase "If I knew then what I know now," I had the great honor of being a contributing author on the very cool website Dear Teen Me. The premise of the site is for an author to write a letter to their teen self to..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled The Anatomy of a Teacher Guide:
Debbie said, "Not long ago I was asked to write an essay about the components of a teacher guide. Ask a simple question, get a complicated answer, right? So I wrote an essay entitled the Anatomy of a Teacher's Guide in which I sought to cover aspects of..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Heading out to Highlights:
Debbie said, "It's kind of cool to see my mug on the Highlights Foundation website! I'll be assisting with the Whole Novel workshop in November 2012 and cannot wait! http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/content/deborah-gonzales-teaching-assistant "
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled I Heart the Penguin Group:
Debbie said, " I am super-thrilled to announce that guides for three of the books I've worked on have been included in the following webpage. How wonderful is that? Click on the link below and behold my guides for Ellen's Broom, Princess Posey and..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Tooling Through the Toll Booth:
Debbie said, "A few weeks ago my friends at the very cool literary blog, Through the Tollbooth, asked me to write a blog post about Self Marketing Through the Use of Teacher/Activity Guides. In it, I told the brilliant Teresa Harris, "You’re familiar with..." more
Sunday, April 8, 2012 10:10:01 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Snuggle Mountain - A Guide for an App:
Debbie said, "Each guide that I create offers its own interesting slant. Each are great fun to do in their very own way, and the lovely Lindsey Lane's Snuggle Mountain was no exception, at all. For you see, this charming picture book is now being sold as an app..." more
Friday, April 16, 2010 11:37:02 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday: Sweet Heart Art:
Debbie said, "Here we go, oh-thoughtful-ones. Did you remember to gather the contrasting colored construction paper, ruler, pencil, glue stick, and scissors? Of course you did. All you need now is the cutting guide template .pdf, right? Well, here it..." more
Friday, April 16, 2010 9:11:02 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday Prep: Sweet Heart Art:
Debbie said, "This week's Simple Saturday post has been inspired by an incredible new picture book written by Kelly Bennett, a dear, dear, DEAR friend of mine. I could on and on about Kelly, but for the time being, let's focus on Simple Saturday, shall..." more
Saturday, April 10, 2010 6:12:13 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday: Springtime Binoculars:
Debbie said, "Every good nature lover needs a pair of nocks, right? Let's make our own right here and now. I'm certain that you have gathered all the goods, right? Yarn, 2 toilet paper rolls, construction paper, a bottle cap, glue, tape, electric..." more
Thursday, April 8, 2010 11:00:17 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday Prep: Springtime Binoculars:
Debbie said, "The world around us changes so quickly this time of year. Trees burst into bloom overnight! Lawns become a carpet of lush green after just one springtime rain. Doves return to their annual roosts. Rabbits steal nibbles from flowerbed phlox and pansy..." more
Saturday, April 3, 2010 6:59:01 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday: A Basket in Search of a Bunny:
Debbie said, "Oh, darn...Sure, this rabbit is cute, but isn't exactly the bunny I had hoped to find. Let's make a basket together and then I'll hunt for the bunny of my Easter dreams. I trust that you have gather the materials we need, right? The two..." more
Friday, April 2, 2010 7:18:52 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday Prep: Basket in Search of a Bunny:
Debbie said, "Two pieces of construction paper, scissors, and tape, will make the most charming little basket perfect to be filled with Easter bunny treasures. If you just have to spend some money, you can add some colorful Easter grass to the supply..." more
Saturday, March 27, 2010 6:10:47 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday: The Magic 9 Slays the Division Demon:
Debbie said, "Fear not! Help is on its way! Pretend that we have entered the dragon's den. We must be cautious, carefully moving with each and every step. No rushing. No hurried movements. By the practice of patience and calculated calm, we'll slay that..." more
Friday, March 26, 2010 6:28:53 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday Prep: The Magic 9 Slays the Division Demon:
Debbie said, "Ready for the best math cheat ever? You'll especially love this one if you consider long division to be something invented by the Devil! Have your eyes ever crossed when the teacher instructs you to prove your answer for a long division..." more
Saturday, March 20, 2010 6:47:41 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday: Easter Lily Necklaces:
Debbie said, "This Springtime Simple Saturday activity is so easy I am almost embarrassed to share it with you. Truly, this one is about as simple as it gets...one of the simplest of the Simple Saturday's ever. You have the supplies, right? The Styrofoam egg..." more
Friday, March 19, 2010 7:15:40 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday Prep: Easter Lily Necklaces:
Debbie said, "Indulge me, won't you, my dear friend, as I share a profoundly moving poem my beloved father recited each and every single Spring his was living. EACH and EVERY Spring, mind you! Here goes... Spring has sprung. The grass has..." more
Saturday, March 13, 2010 6:09:52 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday: Pot-o-Gold Treasure Hunt:
Debbie said, "Gather round, leprechauns. Let's seek and find that illusive pot-of-gold, shall we? Before we can have a Rainbow's End stake-out there is some behind the scenes, top secret, clue-dropping prep work that must be done. Whoever you desire to..." more
Friday, March 12, 2010 6:39:42 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday Prep: Pot-o-Gold Treasure Hunt:
Debbie said, "Are you feeling it? The luck of the Irish? I am, for sure. Join me to tomorrow and I'll show you where the rainbow ends...somewhere smack dab in the middle of your own home! No blarney about it, me boy. All we need for tomorrow's treasure..." more
Saturday, March 6, 2010 4:21:37 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Writing:
Debbie said, "The Wizard of Oz gang is here to Rainbow Write with us. Isn't that great? Each one has come to spell out their deepest desires. I'll share my wipe-off board and markers with them. After all they've come such a long, long way skipping along..." more
Friday, March 5, 2010 5:02:38 AM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled Simple Saturday Prep: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Writing:
Debbie said, "Tomorrow's activity is suited for young ones who are learning how to write their names or older ones who are practicing spelling patterns in hopes of acing the weekly spelling test. Judy Garland's going to join us. To To is, too! Here's what you..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 12:20:12 PM
Debbie Gonzales wrote a blog post titled The Truth About Teacher Guides - An Interview with Author Bethany Hegedus:
Debbie said, "One of the women, among the many here in Austin, that have taken me under their wing, taught me the ropes, and have shared their time and talents with me is the incredible Debbie Gonzales. Debbie is the RA for our Austin Chapter and is a fearless..." more