Teachers Appreciating Teachers

We all know Teacher Appreciation Week was last week...

but that doesn't mean we should stop celebrating the hard work that teachers do!

THANK YOU!

Thank you for the long hours.

Thank you for your hard work.

Thank you for giving all you have to give.

Thank you for the lesson plans.

Thank you for the sleepless nights.

Thank you for loving those children as if they were your own.

Thank you!

The ladies of Blog Hoppin' would love to show you how much we appreciate all you do with a little giveaway!

That's right!! Think of all the amazing goodies you could buy with $100!!
Entering is simple! Just use the Rafflecopter below and you're on your way!
A winner will be announced via social media on Friday!

Thank you!

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Scavenger Hunt Tips and Tricks!

I mean, are you LOVIN' the #bloghoppin2015 Scavenger Hunt!?!? I may not be eligible to win, but oh my, I have definitely been hunting! You can find all the deets by clicking the picture below!

I thought I'd share a few tips for getting your 90+ points!

It's your summertime! You want to be with your fam and win some amazing prizes, right?! So use who you have around! Awesome! Kids love to be in pictures!

 

Lots of you have made your own awesome little signs! We love them! Some instagrammers last year put their signs on lanyards! Smart girl! You do not have to use the one provided! I have used a post-it, an old receipt, and napkins! Sometimes you just gotta use what's on hand! And don't forget to add the number to your post like this 78/90...#fantasticfractions!

You definitely want to make a collage when you can! I mean, I don't mind if you burn up my feed, but your friends may! And now Instagram has a collage feature right when you choose what to share!

#wizardingworldofharrypotter =)

 

And as I said, make this family time! Hubs had to shave, so he made a little handlebar stache for me before he finished! whatta doll! And my middle lamb walked to the stop sign down the road and took a picture...because sometimes you can't take a selfie!

and just why are we all jamming up IG? to win of course!

#keeponinstagramming #bloghoppin2015 #joinin

Go Ahead . . . Put All Your Chips on the Table

Good day to you my friends. It's Kelley Dolling from Teacher Idea Factory. I have two main goals today. Yep.  I am just gonna tell it like it is . . . no hidden agendas from me.  First, today's post is geared to help bloggers and/or teachers go ALL IN and join us at the annual Vegas Blogger Meet Up on July 8th. It's right around the corner, but there is still time to make arrangements.  

If you haven't been before, I know what you might be thinking.  Just get those doubts out of your mind.  Sure, it can seem like an overwhelming event . . . maybe even a little intimidating. However, let me assure you that this meet up is worth the little pit that might be in your stomach.  It goes away in a heartbeat and the evening is always SO magical and inspiring. 

This will be my 4th year attending the Vegas Meet Up and it gets better every single year.  I didn't know anyone my first year and just went solo.  It definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone.  But, it was the best decision I have made as a blogger to date.  I met oodles of my blogging heroes and connected with two gals who will forever be in my bestie clan!  We are actually rooming together this year!  Steph, Suz, and Kell back together again.  It's coming full circle in 2015 :)

The first meet up looked like this (2012) . . . we could actually sit :P

These girls . . . BBF :)
Bloggin' Buddies FO-EVA

Last year's meet up looked like this (2014) . . . standing room only!

This year we are getting some extra seating :)

Alright, so now that you all are (or already were) attending, I have one additional goal today.  My second tactical maneuver is to get you even MORE excited about the event.  This year is going to be BIGGER than ever.  The networking is going to be off the chain and the sponsors have ponied up some amazing goodies this year.  Let me showcase just a few for you . . . 

ALIVE STUDIOS
This company will blow your mind.  I met them for the first time last year at the California PK-1 Conference.  My mouth was hanging open as I stood mesmerized at their booth.  Well, they have jumped in on our Vegas Meet-Up and have offered up the most amazing product for our big giveaway - a Learning Alive Suite. Ringing in at a $1295.00 value, this prize will bring AUGMENTED REALITY into your classroom.  Yes.  You "read" me right . . . 3D learning. This company has embedded high-tech graphics, sounds, and other highly-engaging elements into stellar software programs that provide kids with different ways to experience and interact with both reading and math. 

This is so cutting edge.  Sure, the company offers up grant writing opportunities for teachers to follow to bring this into their classrooms.  However, wouldn't it be grand to just win one outright.  Aren't you so glad you are coming?


ELLISON
You know this company all too well.  I'll be honest . . . they make me drool a bit. Their shape cutting machines have been a staple in schools for years.  And, their products just keep getting better and better.  A monkey could operate one of their machines (love how easy they are to use) and they cut oodles of different materials (paper, felt, plastic, etc.) to make just about any curriculum-based shape your heart desires.  

Now that you are coming to the meet up, you can win one of these.  Ellison has generously offered up FIVE of their SuperStar machines.  I'm liking these Vegas odds  . . . much better than the tables :)  

  

SCENTOS
Guess what? Scentos is sending a giant stockpile of their goodies to our meet-up... for YOU! {Did your teacher heart just stop . . . mine always skips a beat when I think about their smelly markers.}  The coolest part is that they are sending all of their latest products this year. This newest line of goods is geared toward little artists - Scentos FirstArt.  They have the most amazing 
new line for kiddos with smaller hands. Their easy grip markers and crayons with friendly faces and characters encourage kids to experience colors, textures, and characters in a positive way!

As a thank you for taking the time to visit us today, we are going to toss up a little Scentos contest.  Wanna win a box jam-packed with goods from these guys?  Of course you do!  Just fill out the simple Rafflecopter below!  We will chose a random winner on Sunday.    


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So . . . are you going ALL IN with us?  Will we see you at this year's Vegas Blogger Meet Up?

Fall Feature GIVEAWAY!!

It's been wonderful sharing Fall ideas for the past 12 days, and we at Blog Hoppin' decided that the fun shouldn't end just yet!  So we're having a GIVEAWAY!!

You can win the following fabulous prizes from these Blog Hoppin' authors!!

**Click the images to check out the blogs of these amazing ladies and make sure you're a follower!

Please enter by using the Rafflecopter below.  One winner will win this incredible collection of Fall products!!  Giveaway ends October 29th.  

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100th Day Giveaway!

*Button created by the ever-so-talented, Amy Lemons!

The 100th Day of School is approaching for many of us.  For some of it past and for some it is not until the end of February.  And for our Australian friends, you are just about to start day ONE!    Whatever day of school you are on, this giveaway is one you will want to enter.  You could win these fabulous prizes by these amazing Blog Hoppin' authors!  If you cannot use the prize right now, enter anyway and be extra prepared for next year!  

**Click the images to checkout the blogs of these fab ladies and make sure you are a follower. 

Please, enter by using the Rafflecopter below.  Two winners will be chosen.  The contest ends on January 28th! 

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Back To School Giveaway

Hello Blog Hoppin' friends!  I am celebrating my Birthday with a Giveaway:)
Hop on by to see 3 simple ways to enter.

This is what you could win!
You might especially love the Monthly Newsletters with Editable Text Boxes:)

Lidia R. Barbosa

Review/Giveaway Swap!

Happy weekend, friends! I just wanted to take two minutes of your time to let you know about a review/giveaway swap that I am doing this weekend with Charity Preston of The Organized Classroom Blog.

On my blog, Teaching in the Early Years, I am currently giving away three copies of Charity's awesome Beach Theme Classroom Essentials Kit (click HERE to check it out).

And, Charity is giving away three copies of my Early Finisher Board {the Complete 40 Weeks} on her blog. Check it out by clicking HERE.

The contest ends on Monday night.

If you would like to check out the items that you can win before you enter, please see the links below:

Charity Preston's Beach Theme Classroom Essentials Kit
Shelley Gray's Early Finisher Board {the Complete 40 Weeks}

Good luck and have a great weekend,