We Have a Winner of the VocabularySpellingCity Premium Membership Giveaway!

Congratulations, Lisa, for winning the Premium Membership to VocabularySpellingCity.  An email has been sent to you on how to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone that entered!  If you haven't had an opportunity to use VocabularySpellingCity or Science4Us, please take a little time to check them out.  I know you won't be disappointed!

~Cara

I have used VocabularySpellingCity with the students in my classroom for over five years.  In fact, my entire school now has premium memberships for every teacher.  I was so impressed with the site and how it affected student learning that I shared it through various social media platforms.  I am now compensated to work with VocabularySpellingCity after school as a social media consultant.

Science4Us Review and VocabularySpellingCity GIVEAWAY

Science4Us is an interactive, standards-based science curriculum from the developers of VocabularySpellingCity.  Built on the 5E Model of Learning (engage, explore, explain, extend/elaborate, evaluate), kindergarten through 2nd grade students are provided with the foundational skills needed to be successful in science.  The online lessons are based on your state standards for science and integrate technology, engineering, math, literacy and the arts.  There is even embedded content training to increase teacher comfort in teaching science.

Researchers found the content and activities to be appropriate for K-2 students stating, “It provides a foundational understanding that is needed as students progress through their learning.” Not only did researchers find the content and activities engaging for K-2 students, they also measured student achievement. Students receiving Science4Us significantly outperformed those students engaged in science instruction as usual. Researchers also noted the inquiry opportunities included in Science4Us are supportive of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) approach to inquiry-based learning. (Read the full article {here}.)

I am holding a giveaway of a Premium Membership to VocabularySpellingCity.  You can enter in multiple ways.  The more entries, the more chances you have to win.  

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~Cara

I have used VocabularySpellingCity with the students in my classroom for over five years.  In fact, my entire school now has premium memberships for every teacher.  I was so impressed with the site and how it affected student learning that I shared it through various social media platforms.  I am now compensated to work with VocabularySpellingCity after school as a social media consultant.

Back to School Expo Giveaway

It is that time of year again! Many of you have already started back to school, or you are preparing to go back soon.  Why not participate in some online professional development focused on back to school?  Better yet, why not attend by winning a FREE ticket?  For more information on the Back to School Virtual Teaching Expo, please visit {here}.

It is super simple to enter.  Simply use the Raffecopter widget to share with us your favorite back to school tip, follow my blog, follow my blog on Facebook, and follow my blog on Twitter.  That is four chances to win one of ten tickets!

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You must act quickly! This is a one day only giveaway. It will only be open until midnight tonight.  The winners will be announced on Thursday, August 16, 2012.

~Cara

Super Giveaway Because I'm Super Thankful

There are so many things in which I have to be thankful. I have a family that I love and that loves me. I have a career that means so much more to me than a job. My blog is very near to 300 followers. The Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo is ready to launch. I have accepted a position in social media promotions for JogNog, an amazing education website. The list can go on and on.


I am thankful for my bloggy friends! Recently, I put out a call for those who would like to donate something for a giveaway. Four great bloggers answered the call, therefore you are going to be excited about this giveaway! One winner will win all of the prizes in this giveaway. Here is what you will win. 

Pamela from First Class Teacher is allowing the winner to choose any item from her Teachers Pay Teachers store. She has some quality reading and science products.

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Elizabeth from Fun in Room 4B has graciously donated her Poetry and Figurative Language Lapbook in honor of National Poetry Month.

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Linda, a new blogger, from Down the Learning Road is giving a Thirty-One Lunch Tote.

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Marie from The Hands On Teacher is offering your choice from her Teachers Pay Teachers store.

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This is my first time to use Rafflecopter, so I hope all goes well! The giveaway will end on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The winner will be announced on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Good luck!

YAY! I'm a Winner!

I just received word that I won a Luna Interactive Projection Camera from Learning Resources through a giveaway from Sunny Days in Second Grade. I am so super excited! I incorporate technology throughout my day but was missing a document camera. It will be the perfect match for my Promethean ActivBoard. 

Not only did Denise of Sunny Days in Second Grade host a fantastic giveaway, she gave the prize rave reviews. Read her review {here}. If you haven't checked out Sunny Days in Second Grade, you are missing a great teaching blog. She offers great ideas while infusing her passion for education. 

Thank you, Denise! I can't wait to rave about my new projection camera, too!

~Cara

Who Going to the Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo?

The Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo is scheduled to launch on Saturday, April 11, 2012. You will be involved in great professional development activities from the comfort of your own home. The topics discussed in this Expo are Integrating Technology into Your Classroom, Modifying Math Instruction to Increase Student Understanding, Successful Strategies for English Language Learners, and Interactive Student Notebooks. 


It is time to announce the winners of my ticket giveaway. There are three winners! They are Elizabeth from Fun in Room 4B, Andrea from Cheers to School, and Ms. D from 6th Grade Science Rocks. Congratulations, ladies! Be watching for an email from me for some information.

    

 

 

If you weren't a lucky winner, don't fret! You can preregister for this event for only $14.95. That is a great price for four sessions! {Click here}for information on registration. Also, if you are suffering financial hardships, you can apply for a scholarship to the event. Scholarships are subject to approval and should be directed to [email protected].

I look forward to a great day of professional development!

~Cara

Giveaway Ends Today

 

Today is your final day to win a ticket to the Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo. The Expo will be a fun filled, educational day of professional development straight from your computer. {Click here} to enter. Your deadline to enter is at 7:00 PM CST. 

~Cara

Everything's Intermediate Giveaway

The Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo takes place on April, 21, 2012. Would you like to win a ticket? I will be giving 3 tickets away on my blog. 

You can enter by leaving a comment for each of the following. Each comment will count as one entry, so make sure you make separate posts. Please include your email address, so I can contact you if you win. The contest will end on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 7:00 PM CST. 

1. Write a post promoting Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo on your blog. Please leave a link to your post.
2. Follow my blog using the Join Me button on the left, or tell me you are a current follower.
3. Like my blog on Facebook, or tell me that you already do. Please leave your Facebook name if it is different than your post name. 
4. Follow my blog on Twitter, or tell me you already do. Please leave your Twitter handle in your comment. 
5. Spread the word about this giveaway. Send a Tweet, write a Facebook post, create a pin on Pinterest, etc. Paste the link into your comment. 

During the Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo, you will get creative ideas, effective strategies, and experienced-learned lessons that work best with your students. The presenters will talk to you about integrating technology into your classroom, modifying math instruction to increase student understanding, successful strategies for English language learners, and interactive student notebooks. I will be sharing with you tons of tips and tools to effectively integrate technology into your already busy school day.
 

I look forward to a fantastic day of learning! Don't forget to register to win a free ticket. I'll be giving away three of them.

~Cara

PD In Your PJs? (And, a Giveaway)

 

Have you ever attended a professional development day in your pajamas? That can happen at the Everything's Intermediate Virtual Teaching Expo launching on Saturday, April 21, 2012. You will have the opportunity to attend four great sessions for one low price. If you preregister, ticket prices are only $14.95 for all four sessions.


You will hear from Janaye from Tales of Frogs and Cupcakes about "Modifying Math Instruction to Increase Student Understanding." Heidi from Raki's Rad Resources will educate us on "Successful Strategies for English Language Learners." Mor from A Teacher's Treasure  shares about "Interactive Student Notebooks." I will teach you ways for "Integrating Technology into Your Classroom."


You can win tickets to this great event from my blog. {Click here} for details. Also, each blog mentioned above will also be giving away tickets. Please take a minute to visit their great blogs for your chance to win.

~Cara

The Winner of the My Blue Snowflake Giveaway Is...

I can always count on my bloggie friends to show me the greatest support. You did that again through this giveaway. Thanks!


I used Random.org to find the winner. 

The winner is #20, Heather Temske! Congratulations, Heather. Be watching your email for instructions on how to claim your prize.

Again, I would like to thank My Blue Snowflake for their participation in this giveaway. Take a few minutes to look at their great selection. I'm sure you'll find something you love!

~Cara

Tomorrow's the Day!

The giveaway for the My Blue Snowflake Teacher/School Personalized Charm Gift ends tomorrow night at 10:00 CST. {Visit here} for your final chance to enter.

~Cara

Don't Forget This Giveaway!

Don't forget that I am holding a giveaway for a personalized handmade charm gift from My Blue Snowflake. It is super easy to enter, and I would love for you to win. {Click here} for details on how to enter. The deadline for entry is this Friday.

~Cara

Have you Entered Yet?

Have you entered my giveaway yet? You could win a personalized handmade gift from My Blue Snowflake's Teacher/School section. {Click here} for details on how to enter.

~Cara

It's Time for a Giveaway!

I was waiting to reach 200 followers to have a giveaway, but I think 197 is close enough! You are going to love this prize.

The winner of this giveaway will win any one item from the My Blue Snowflake Teacher/School section. My Blue Snowflake specializes in handmade, personalized jewelry and gifts. I won a necklace from them in another giveaway, and I absolutely love it! I get so many compliments on it. You can read my blog post about my necklace {here}.

You can enter by leaving a comment for each of the following. Each comment will count as one entry, so make sure you make separate posts. Please include your email address, so I can contact you if you win. The contest will end on Friday, March 9, 2012, at 10:00 PM CST. I will announce the winner on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

1. Follow my blog (or tell me you are a current follower) using the Join This Site button on the left.
2. Like my blog on Facebook, or tell me that you already do. Please leave your Facebook name if it is different than your post name.
3. Follow my blog on Twitter, or tell me you already do. Please leave your Twitter handle in your comment.
4. Spread the word about this giveaway. You can create a post on your blog, send a Tweet, write a Facebook post, create a pin on Pinterest, etc. Paste the link into your comment.
5. Add My Blue Snowflake to your circles on Etsy.

Good luck!

~Cara

There is a Giveaway in Your Future!

This blog only needs 10 more followers to reach the 200 mark. When that milestone is reached, I will host a giveaway. Encourage your friends to join. We all love trying to win something, don't we?

~Cara

Another VocabularySpellingCity Giveaway!

Here is another chance for you to win a Premium Membership to VocabularySpellingCity. Denise from Sunny Days is Second Grade is hosting a giveaway. She also shares some great ideas for using the site in your classroom. The contest ends on February 5, so you need to get your entry in quickly. Good luck!


While there, take time to browse Denise's blog. She offers some exceptional ideas to be used in your classroom. 

~Cara

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My Blue Snowflake: Homemade Personalized Jewelry

Recently, I won a blog giveaway from Inspired Teacher. My prize was a personalized bottle cap bead necklace from the teacher collection of My Blue Snowflake.


I received my prize yesterday, and I must admit that I am more than pleased. The necklace is beautiful. The bottle cap (which isn't actually a bottle cap) and beads were far better quality than I expected. The creator, Jamila, was more than willing to accommodate my selection with colors, personalization, beads, etc. She wanted to make sure it was exactly what I wanted.


They have a huge selection of personalized charms. Aside from teacher charms, there are wedding designs, sports themes, and family choices. You can choose keyrings, badge reels, necklaces, and bracelets all at very, very reasonable prices. I urge you to take a look at My Blue Snowflake. You will certainly find some great gifts and something for yourself!

~Cara

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Drum Roll Please!

The winner of the Promethean Prize Pack from my 100 Followers Giveaway is #71 .

That is Mrs. Lazenby from Mrs. Lazenby's Animals .

I hope you enjoy your prizes. I'm looking forward to 200 followers and another giveaway!

~Cara

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Giveaways Galore

There are so many great blog giveaways going on right now. Here are a few for you to check out:

1. http://journeyofasubstituteteacher.blogspot.com/2012/01/100-follower-giveaway.html?showComment=1327173909562#c8511060414032534079 $25 TPT Gift Certificate
2. http://kindergartenlifestyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/can-you-use-25-bucks-giveaway.html $20 Target Card
3. http://kinderisahoot.blogspot.com/2012/01/woohoo-200-follower-giveaway.html?showComment=1327175831328#c2466130449158756610 $20 Target Card
4. http://ketchenskindergarten.blogspot.com/2012/01/50-fabulous-followers-giveaway.html $25 Target Card

Please don't forget my giveaway that ends tomorrow night! 

Also, Teaching Blog Addict has a new Giveaway Galore section. They will post blog giveaways by end date. Happy winning!

~Cara

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The Response Revolution

The Response Revolution by Robert Powell was written for teachers to explore using Promethean ActivExpressions in their classrooms. Learner response systems (LRS), or clickers, are a great way to motivate and engage students while providing immediate formative assessment results. This book leads you through the set up of your ActivExpressions to incorporating them into your daily lessons. The ideas come from classroom teachers across the country. There are even lessons submitted by Ron Clark!


The book provides excellent ideas that can be used with any brand of clickers that you may have in your classroom. If you don't have a set yet, the ideas can be easily incorporated into active engagement lessons. 


To win a copy of The Response Revolution as well as other Promethean prizes, please enter my giveaway {here}. You will be glad you won!

~Cara

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