GIVEAWAY extended!

It can't already be July?? It seems summer just arrived and I'm starting to see back to school stuff in stores.  YIKES! I love back to school time but I am enjoying spending my days with my 8 month old. He's so much fun right now... {I could talk babies all day but that is NOT what this post is about} So I finished a project recently that I wanted to share with everyone.  I had a request to create a Nautical Theme Classroom Decor Pack... which is something totally new for me! I wasn't even sure where to begin. UM well actually I knew exactly where to begin because I absolutely love Melonheadz Kidlettes and sure enough there were Sailor Kidlettes! YAY! So my Nautical Pack is finally done and EDITABLE.  It's the Fourth of July and this pack is full of red, white and blue so what better way to celebrate then have a GIVEAWAY!

Nautical Theme EDITABLE Decor Pack

I am giving this whole pack away to a lucky winner OR if you don't like or want a Nautical Theme you can choose ANYTHING from my TPT Store! I was going to pick a winner today but I want to extend it over the holiday weekend and see if I can get more likes for my First Grade Owls Facebook Page.  My old page went kaput with my old account so I'm having to start over ... {sad face} long story short... I'd REALLY love it if you would come on over and follow my facebook page! 

Here are the terms of my giveaway... 

1.  Like and Follow my Facebook Page 

2.  Follow me on TPT

3.  Leave a comment if you want Nautical Theme or something else!

That's it! I will choose a winner Wednesday, July 5th! And I'm also having a SALE! 20% off everything in my TPT Store until Wednesday, July 5th!  Happy Fourth of July! 

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This Giveaway has ended - Thank you to all who entered!  

I decided to pick TWO winners! 

AND The Winners ARE...

I want to say thank you to EVERYONE who entered my giveaway!  And thanks for all the wonderful birthday wishes as well.  Today is my first "official" day back to school.  We have a PD technology day today.  We don't start school until Wednesday, August 22.  So I still have plenty of time (maybe) to get my TO DO list done.  OK - On to the winners...

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Congratulations and I will email you the files shortly!  Hope everyone has a fabulous day... if you didn't win, don't forget the TPT sale going on today.  Everything is 20% off, PLUS another 10% off with the promo code BTS12!

"OWL" See Ya Later!

Whole Brain Teaching Freebies and a Giveaway!

CLAAAAASSSSSS! (Then you say .... YEEEEEESSSSS?) I am just lovin' the Whole Brain Teaching strategies.  The first day of school is just around the corner and I wanted to be ready to teach my class the 5 rules.  There are so many cute WBT rule signs out there and I really liked Stephanie's over at 3rd Grade Thoughts.  I used the same graphics as her, but made them to blend in with my dots on chocolate decor.  Here is how they turned out:

If you would like a set for your classroom, just click on the picture above to download!

I am also lovin' the concept of the Super Improvers Wall.  I think this will really motivate students and I love how motivating it is for individual students.  This can really tie in with RTI and student goals for improving.  I really liked Tara's Super Improver Wall over at Little Minds at Work.  I especially loved the wording she chose for each level.  But to keep with my theme  - I can't help myself - I decided to create my own Super Improvers Wall using OWLS (imagine that!) I did change the wording just a tad but here is how it turned out.

I used our die cut at school and punched out stars in each color that I will hang next to these signs.  If you would like the owl signs- click on the picture or you can download them HERE.

So I've been working in my room the last few days and I am by no means finished but I think my room is coming along.  Here is a sneak peak of what I've done so far:

Thanks to Pinterest, I decided to use my four bookshelves to separate my tables this year.  I'm finding all sorts of ways to organize all my math manipulatives, table caddies, etc.  I'm already LOVING it this way. I also made the signs over each table from tissue fans from Party City and the BIG Dots on Chocolate from CTP.  The idea, of course, was from Melanie over at School Girl Style [I just ADORE her creations!]

I would love to show you SO MUCH MORE but I have bigger and better news!  I am having a GIVEAWAY!  To celebrate back to school and my birthday [let's just say it's a milestone for me]... I decided to have a giveaway.  I just happened to mention it to my friend Deedee Wills and she kindly offered one of her best sellers... so get ready to enter!  Have you seen her Writing Work Stations?  They are FABULOUS!  Well I will be giving away 4 (yes - I said 4) Writing Work Stations THE COMPLETE SET worth $32.00!  AMAZING!  

BUT WAIT.... THERE'S MORE!  In addition to the Writing Work Stations, the four lucky winners will also get my new Everything OWLS Classroom Bundle worth $20.00.  It includes my OWLStanding Clipchart, OWL Write! Writing Choice Board Packet, Owl Themed Desk Nameplates (in both Brown Owls and Bright Colored Owls), Cubby Labels Numbers 1-28, Blank Labels for book boxes, baskets, material tubs, etc., Color Word Owls to display color words, and OWL themed Restroom Passes (3 different designs for boys and girls)!  Take a look:

There are 4 ways to enter - so there will be 4 winners!  The giveaway starts today - August 7th - and ends Sunday, August 12th.  The winners will be announced on Monday, August 13th!  

In addition to my giveaway, I will be running a Birthday Sale in my TPT Store today.  Everything is 20% off for today only!  Happy 4- th to me! [Can you tell I'm having issues?]  

"OWL" see ya later!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

AND the WINNER is.......

The winner of my first giveaway is....

So the winner is... Jennifer Knopf of Herding Kats in Kindergarten. Here is what she said:

So Jennifer - email me your address so I can send you the Target gift card and let you know how to get your free item from Deedee Will's Kindergarten Tpt Store!  Congratulations!

Thanks again to EVERYONE who entered became followers.  I'm already thinking about what's in store for 300!  Have a great weekend!

Ladybug Teacher Files - Blog Template GIVEAWAY

So here I am ... totally excited to do my first giveaway (100 followers and counting... WOO HOO!) And then I am blog stalking on a Friday night and see that Ladybug Teacher Files is having a celebration for 1,000 followers!  (Yes, that's 3 zeros!)  All I can say is I don't know WHAT I would do without her.  I have watched all of her tutorials and continue to learn about all the technical and just plain NEAT things about blogs and blogging.  I still have A LOT of learning to do but I at least she provides some awesome resources that help me along my journey. 

So - with all that said, here is the exciting part of her giveaway....she is offering a grand prize mix and match blog template that allows a lot of customization.  I have to say I'm a little partial to my blog template cuz I just love the owls - but if I won this giveaway I would definitely change it up.  I know that Thistle Girl has a camping set (my classroom theme) and wouldn't that be ADORABLE!  I especially love how she has the tabs across the page - and the cute fonts she uses. (I really wish I could change my sidebar fonts and post fonts - but still haven't figured that out.  I'm too chicken to mess with the html code cause I'm SO scared I'd mess something up and then wouldn't be able to fix it.) 

THAT is just the grand prize... she is also offering 3 more winners a premade template of your choice. If you haven't checked out Ladybug Teaching Resources, you MUST right away.

Ok, so how do you enter?  Go to Ladybug Teacher Files and check out all the details.  This is one giveaway you DON'T want to miss! 

100 Followers Giveaway Celebration!

I woke up this morning and to my surprise had reached 100 followers.  Yay!  I can't believe in such a short time, I have connected with that many awesome people.  Thank you to all who already follow me and I'm looking forward to sharing so much more as the school year is about to begin.  To celebrate, I am having a GIVEAWAY!  It really does feel like Christmas in July! My good friend and blogging buddy Dee Dee Wills is helping me out with this giveaway.  If you win, you may choose any item from her TpT Store.  She has so many great items to choose from.  She has assessment packs, sight word games, {I love her rocket letter and numbers}, back to school items and tons of other literacy and math games.  But WAIT ~ that's not all!  The winner will also receive a $25 gift card from Target.

  Have you been to their dollar section lately?  TONS of goodies!

So here are the details to enter:

1.  Follow my blog and post a comment that you would like to enter.

2.  Follow Mrs. Will's Kindergarten and post a comment that you follow her.

3.  Blog about this giveaway and copy/paste your blog post link when you comment.

You have until July 22nd to enter.  I will announce the winner on Saturday, July 23rd!  Good Luck!!

An OWL giveaway!

I just found the most fabulous giveaway... it involves owls {LUV}.  AND a great blog called Plug-n-Plan.  I just became a follower and plan to purchase her "It's OWL time" unit on TpT.  Check it out:

She's giving away a differentiated file folder game "Hoo's Turn Is It?" just by doing 4 things:  Follow her blog, on facebook, on TpT and blog about her giveaway.  With my classroom being OWLS and a camping theme, I just love anything owls - especially this adorable clipart.  Don't miss out... 

Giveaways GALORE ~ to 3 of my favorite stores!

I am so excited about three giveaways that are happening right now to TARGET, LAKESHORE, and AMAZON!  I want to give a shout out to each one:

Erica's Elementary Excitement

Erica is giving away a $50.00 gift card from Lakeshore AND a $25.00 gift card to Target!  YES ~ that is $75.00 to 2 of my FAVORITE stores!  So go on over and check out her blog, follow her and blog about her fabulous giveaway to enter!  The winner will be chosen this THURSDAY, June 30th.  So hurry and GOOD LUCK!

The next AWESOME giveaway is:

Jennifer at First Grade Blue Skies is giving away a $25.00 card to Target OR Amazon... Winner's choice!  She has an awesome blog and also has a facebook page!  Her giveaway ends on June 30th also, so go check out her blog and enter! 

AND here is the 3rd giveaway:

 Jonelle at A Place Called Kindergarten is giving away a $25.00 Amazon gift card to celebrate 300 followers! 

She has an amazing blog so you definitely have to go check it out!  You have until July 4th for her giveaway.  You can enter by becoming a follower, leaving a comment and blogging about her FANTASTIC giveaway!  So don't miss out on these TERRIFIC giveaways... aren't these stores your FAVs?  I'm super excited and keeping my fingers crossed...