Saturday, February 18, 2012

Something for YOU!

Look what I found at my local Friends of the Library book sale!
A like-new paperback copy of Testing Miss Malarkey by Judy Finchler! It is listing on Amazon for $6.95, but my almost new copy was only a whopping fifty cents! If you remember, I wrote about the Miss Malarkey books in THIS POST. It is seriously the most fun, fun, fun book to read to your friends prior to state testing.

I already own two copies, but I just couldn't leave it on the shelf. Especially not when it was like new and only fifty cents! So, I thought that maybe my blog friends would like to win this copy. Yup, it's another giveaway! However, it would be kind of boring to just give away a used book. I decided to jazz it up a little and make it a St. Patrick's themed prize. Here is the loot!


Included will be:
  • 1 like-new copy of Testing Miss Malarkey
  • The two bookmarks I showed you yesterday!
  • 1 package of St. Patrick's Day Stickers
  • 1 shamrock magnetic note pad
  • 1 pair of St. Patrick's Day themed socks
  • 1 very, very cheesy imitation silk shamrock scarf   :-D
  • 1 green box of Gourmet Jelly Beans from Trader Joe's

I threw in the scarf and socks because if you are a teacher there is just no escaping the holiday themed clothing items on occasion!  If you would like to win this little pile of goodies, just do the following:

1.  Leave a comment! Say anything!  One comment per a person, please.

2.  Be in the United States.  I love, love, love that I have blog friends visiting from other countries, but my little teacher salary just can't support international shipping!    

3.  If you are feeling it, please follow my blog.  While that would be appreciated, you don't have to follow to win the loot. :-)  Everyone is welcome to enter.

The give-away closes on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time.  I will randomly pick a winner from the comments and post that winner on Saturday, February 25, 2012.


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96 comments:

  1. JeanneFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Creative bookmarks! So cool to use paint strips. Thanks for sharing.

    jnel502002@yahoo.com

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  2. KimFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Even though I teach high school, I'm still considering reading "Testing Miss Malarkey" to my kids right before their biology end of course exam!

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  3. The Colorful AppleFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I have to teach a unit on "how to take the test" in the spring (sad, huh?) and that book would be great. I also think those bookmarks are awesome!

    Sara :)
    Livs14@gmail.com

    Smiling In Second Grade

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    I love those bookmarks. I had seen the Valentines Day ones on Pinterest and I am definitely thinking about making your St. Patty Day ones. Sooo cute and soo smart.

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  5. Kerri BucknerFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I love it! I'm a big fan of themed socks and I don't think I have any St. Patrick's ones. I love your bookmarks.
    kheinrich9@gmail.com

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  6. Ms. DFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    These are adorable! I love shiny, sparkly, stickers! Good luck to all in the giveaway!

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  7. Sarah LFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I just found your blog and am so excited about it! I am also very excited about the Pinterest craze! I will be following you on both not to sound like a stalker. Thanks for posting the giveaway if I don't win I will still find a Miss Malarkey copy of my own.

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  8. Mrs. FlemingFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Although I am a math teacher I love reading to my students and jellybeans are the best!
    lfleming@jchs.com

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  9. KimFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Loved the bookmarks. And the socks. No, it was the scarf. Okay, it was the jelly beans. Oh, I just like it ALL! What a FUN giveaway!

    Kim
    Finding JOY in 6th Grade

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  10. DanaFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Adorable prize pack! The book would be perfect for our upcoming ISATs!

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  11. catFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Hello! I just started following your blog this week via Pinterest and your foldables post. I teach special education at the elementary level.... so thanks for the great ideas!

    -Catherine

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  12. JustineFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I was just going to buy that book!
    Justine

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  13. MaryFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I love Kevin O'MALLEY. I love how you put together this adorable set. I found your blog and I am a follower. I think we teachers get inspirations from each other and you are such a great inspiration to all.
    Frontier2ndgrade@att.net

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I found your blog on Pinterest. It is nice to get ideas from an upper elementary teacher. I teach fourth grade and too many times find younger ideas. I have never heard of the book but you got me interested! Keep up the great work!

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  15. JulieFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I would LOVE to have this book to show my teaching colleagues as we analyze our testing data at our inservice in March! Thanks for the idea.

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  16. The Reynolds FamilyFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I also found your blog through pinterest and I really enjoy your enthusiasm for what we do! I teach 4th grade in south Carolina and I feel like we have a lot in common! I use the Fountas and Pinell leveled texts guide and LOVE to incorporate foldables into as many lessons as possible! But you had me at the reorganization of your classroom - I feel like I do that constantly! Thanks again for keeping up with the blog, I love reading it!

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  17. DinaFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    This is too cute! I don't know which item I would be more excited to win - it all looks so fun. I have never seen your blog, but I am so glad I did! So as of today, I am a follower!

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  18. Beg, Borrow, and Teach!February 18, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I follow your blog, and I would love to have this prize! I've been thinking about getting that book to read to my students when we start cramming for state testing soon.

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  19. Barbara RobesonFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I follow your blog through Google Reader, so that I don't miss any of you updates. I teach K-5 Sp. Ed. Resource & find your blog so helpful. Thank you for sharing such great ideas. This book sounds like a great one to read to my students as we start preparing for AZ's AIMS testing.

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  20. rrmommyFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I love, love this book! I always read it to my 4th/5th graders since I loop with my students. My kids totally get a kick out of this book.....we even do a fiction unit study on it while we're at it and do some practice test questions on the book.

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  21. Linda DunnavantFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    How fun! I am excited about this giveaway. Love your blog! :)
    lkdunnavant@gmail.com

    http://fifthgradeteacher-ld.blogspot.com/

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  22. Linda DunnavantFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    How fun! I am excited about this giveaway. Love your blog! :)
    lkdunnavant@gmail.com

    http://fifthgradeteacher-ld.blogspot.com/

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  23. UnknownFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I love all the prizes, what a fun giveaway!! I follow your blog, you have great ideas!
    Amy
    TheResource(ful)Room!

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  24. Shannon StegerFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Love your blog and this book! I get so many great ideas from your teaching experiences- thank you!

    Mrscarter_steger@hotmail.com

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  25. KellyFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    I'm a first-year teacher, and I love getting ideas from your blog!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Great blog for awesome ideas for my friends! Thanks and keep the inspirations coming!

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  27. LindsayFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Cute stuff! I want to win!!!!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Just found your blog, and I am loving your ideas! Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas to help my students in my classroom!

    Sandy

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I found your blog just recently and I'm so thankful I did! I'm thinking about moving up to 5th grade this next year, I'm teaching third now and you have sooo many wonderful ideas!
    -Jane

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  30. ElisaFebruary 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    I love that you share these books with your students! I have some students who get a lot of test anxiety so I plan on reading one to them before state testing.

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  31. Muffins n' moreFebruary 18, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I really enjoy your blog! The St. Patty's bookmarks are adorable, and I would love the book to share with my students before state testing!

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  32. StaceyFebruary 18, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Wow, it's really sweet of you to share. I actually do not have that book. I teach 4th/5th grade mild special education. You have so many great ideas that are usable for me too.:)

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  33. Oh Wow Mrs. PowellFebruary 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I am DEFINITELY going to have to make those bookmarks for my fifth graders! Thanks for sharing the ideas :)

    evansh1001@gmail.com

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  34. Jo, aka, The Book BugFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I am an elementary Media Specialist. I love the Miss Malarkey books. So great that you were able to snag a copy for 50 cents. =)

    ~Jo
    http://mrsnthebookbug.blogspot.com/
    https://sites.google.com/site/ateachersbagoftricks/
    https://www.facebook.com/ATBOT

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  35. megafizzFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I have been looking at buying the book since the your first post about it! I even shared it with some of the other teachers at school.

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  36. ChristinaFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    I have this blog bookmarked. Love all the creativity here. I teach kinder so I need all the ideas I can get!

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  37. Mrs. Lauren BentleyFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I, too, have your blog bookmarked and as a student teacher, I LOVE all that I find on your blog! I just bought Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind, but I don't have Testing Miss Marlarkey yet! Thanks for all you do. Lauren (teachislove@gmail.com)

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  38. Dollie EvansFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    I love those bookmarks and pinned them on Pinterest!. That pin has already been repinned 12 times by my friends :) I would love to win this book-I don't own a copy, so it would make a great addition to my classroom library. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

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  39. FionaFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I love the blog and you! You are an inspiration to me!
    I have big plans for copying your bookmarks!!

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  40. Audrey YaoFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I just came across your blog, it is so Cool. Going to start following. Love the give away contest your are doing.

    http://audizcreations.blogspot.com

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  41. Karen WaterburyFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    I found your blog through Pinterest. You have great ideas on your blog.i love your bookmarks!

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  42. BeverlyFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    I just found your blog on Pinterest! I love the bookmark idea! I think I will make some for my kids!

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  43. DeAnaFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I love the bookmark ideas! My students are all the time needing bookmarks! I also have never come across a book about testing. I think my students will absolutey love this read aloud! Great information!

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  44. 2 Boys' MomFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I love the blog, I also found on Pinterest :) This book always makes me smile! We too are heading into our BIG TEST down south in TX in a few weeks. OY. I'm gonna keep on teaching though!

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  45. UnknownFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Found you on Pinterest and love your blog. Thank you!!!

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  46. LisaFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I'm following your blog now. Love it! Do I get two entries because my last name really is Mullarkey? :)

    I have a giveaway going on at my newish blog. You can win my new chapter book series. Come enter! http://firstgradebloomabilities.blogspot.com/

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    1. NancyFebruary 19, 2012 at 3:32 PM

      Nope! :-) Sorry, Lisa! Have to keep things fair! Only one of your comments will count. By the way, your give-away looks fantastic!! I hope everyone stops by. Thanks so much for visiting my blog.

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  47. LisaFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I actually just posted your contest on my new Pinterest page.
    http://pinterest.com/bloomabilities/feeling-lucky-teacher-contests-give-aways/

    Again, awesome prize package! Fingers crossed!

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Thanks for posting to pinterest, love this! I'm going to check out your blog too :)

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  49. LoriFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    It's so nice of you to have this giveaway! I've never heard of Miss Malarkey. Off to read yesterday's post!

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  50. Ryan RangerFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I love your enthusiasm for teaching! We need more like you in this profession!

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  51. PattiFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    I have enjoyed reading your blog since stumbling upon it via Pinterest. So many good ideas. I had not heard of the Miss Malarkey books until I read about them on your blog - I know, where have I been? Under a rock? What a lucky find at the FOL sale and so generous of you to share. Where did you find the scarf? My son's case manager is the founder and sponsor of Shamrock Club and I'd love to pick one up for her as an end of year/graduation gift since this is his last year with her.

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    1. NancyFebruary 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM

      Hi Patti! No, you have not been under a rock! It would be impossible for us to all know every book and resource out there. That's what makes blogs so much fun. There's always something new out there to discover.
      I got the scarf at a store called A.C. Moore. It's a chain of craft stores here in the northeast. I would imagine, if you don't have an A.C. Moore, you could check any craft store near you. They always seem to have a seasonal section full of fun stuff. Thanks!

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  52. DallasFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I L-O-V-E your closet! I stayed after school one day, begging my MIL to take my 7 y/o son to karate, and I was able to spend a few hours after school cleaning out my disaster zone! Mine was like yours - stuff spilling out all over the place. My student teacher from last year (who is currently teaching at my school this year) lovingly referred to my closet as "binders and snacks." Because when you opened it, binders and snacks would come spilling out! Now mine is super clean as well. WAY TO GO! It feels SO GOOD! :)

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  53. Neffer1982February 19, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I mad ethos Valentine bookmarks too...but I love your idea for other holidays. I am loving your blog! Totally inspired by you!

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  54. Brenda654February 19, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I just found your blog and I am soooo excited! It looks like you have some great ideas. I love the list in the supply closet!

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  55. JanaFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I love the bookmarks from yesterday's post! I want to my make them for my first graders. I am going to feature them in my weekly post "A Few of My Favorite Things" next Sunday. Thanks for doing this giveaway!

    Thinking Out Loud

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  56. RoniFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Great blog! Tanks for sharing! I enjoy reading!

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  57. Mary HallFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    I loved the idea of the paint chips as bookmarks...I saw the idea to late for Valentine's Day, but now I have plenty of time for St.Patty's Day :) Also, hoping to win the book, but if not, I'm def going to read it before testing. Thanks for all your great ideas!
    ~Mary Hall
    Tampa, FL
    maryh.lester@hotmail.com

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  58. CarolineFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I just found your blog through pininterest and I am DEFINITELY going to be following it. I also teach 5th grade. Your clean closet is an inspiration to me and I think I will try do dig into mine sometime soon.

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  59. Benfits of BloggingFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Hi! I've just discovered your blog, and I love how detailed you are. I'm a first year teacher in Virginia. I teach 4th grade this year and will hopefully be looping up to 5th with my class (budget cuts will be making that decision!) next year. Your detailed posts about some of your reading/language arts lessons/ideas are fantastic and I can't wait to use some of your ideas in my classroom. Thanks!

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  60. mpfFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Love your blog! I have used Testing Miss Malarkey before, but don't have my own copy. I would <3 to have it! I use stickers every day when I check the kids' planner for parent signatures, so I can NEVER have too many stickers. Thanks for all the work you put into your blog. You have inspired me to clean out my cupboard - I "live" in a portable classroom and have the one large rolling cabinet. It is, indeed, a mess. I need to get busy!

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  61. MichealFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I was just about to order this book after reading your post about it the other day. I teach 1st graders who take a state test and it is so much pressure for my little ones. This books seems like such a great stress reliever!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  62. Iva February 19, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    I found you through a follower on Pinterest. My new passion (besides Pinterest) is reading teacher blogs. Being that I'll be in the classroom in less than a year, I love to glean what any genius I can from fellow teachers.

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  63. MelissaFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    I recently found you through Pinterest, and now you are one of the start up tabs every time I get on the internet. Thanks for sharing your world :)

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  64. TaniaFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Love your blog!

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  65. Stephanie WalshFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:01 AM

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  66. SallyFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I was drawn to your blog by first noticing the Writing Voices bulletin board. My focus is 4th grade Writing. I loved the idea. I also love Reading, and I'm always interested in great books to read to the class. You can't beat a 'free' book offer. Love reading your blog!! :-)

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  67. Heather TemskeFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I just recently found your blog. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas.

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  68. Joyce VersawFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    You are inspiring! Always full of great ideas. Thank you!

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  69. MendyFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I also found you through Pinterest. I've enjoyed looking at your ideas and plan to use the sticky notes anchor chart this week!

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  70. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I also love reading Hooray for Diffendoofer Day. Thanks for all the great stuff you share.

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  71. Mrs. DyerFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    I love your blog! Thanks for such a fun prize- as if the content (of your blog) weren't prize enough! ;)

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  72. ReneeFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I think your blog is one of the best! I have actually shared it with my principal since we have implemented Reader's Workshop this year and many of the teachers (myself included) were feeling very uneasy with it! I have used SO many of your ideas and will continue to follow! I would like the book to read to my 5th grade before MCAS ELA begins next month!

    Thanks again!

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  73. LynnIvyFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    What a great prize! Our state test is in 3 weeks. The book would be perfect!

    Lynn
    lynn.rubin23@gmail.com

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  74. Mrs. CalvertFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    What a great book! We've been reading The Report Card lately too... :) LOVE

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  75. Mrs. CalvertFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    What a great book! We've been reading The Report Card lately too... :) LOVE

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  76. JenniferFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I'm your newest follower! Love the book and the goodies! :)

    Jennifer
    Teaching with a Smile

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  77. The Kovash FamilyFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I want this book!!! I have it sitting in my cart on Amazon! & I LOVE your blog :)

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  78. meghanFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    I would love to add this book to my stash!

    Meg
    Third Grade in the First State

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  79. KathleenFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    love your blog!

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  80. LaurenFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I found your idea for power sentences on Pinterest. It brought me to your blog and I felt I was a kid in a candy store! I've been teaching 3rd grade in NJ for 8 years and I'm always looking for new ideas to help with state testing. This year will actually be the first year that I will not be in my class for testing because I'm expecting my first bundle of joy in May! I know this book would be a big hit in my class and I would love to win it before I leave!

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  81. Think, Wonder, and TeachFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    I just found your blog and am loving it!!! I can't wait to here more about your classroom. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us!

    Mrs Poland
    Think, Wonder, & Teach

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  82. The DevanysFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Love your blog and all the anchor chart ideas I have borrowed from you! :-)

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  83. BrendaFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks for all the interesting things that you share in your posts. I enjoy reading them.

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  84. KathyFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I start and end my year with these books. Would love to have another to read on one of our MANY test days!! Writing test was yesterday so at least I am down one test!!

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  85. StefaniFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I just found your blog today via Pinterest - LOVE all your ideas! What an awesome giveaway - thanks for the opportunity!

    ~Stefani
    irish.nvmbr@gmail.com

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  86. MartyFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Absolutely adorable ideas! Can't wait to do!

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  87. KaitlynFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I <3 your blog. Your newest writing entry was great! (Pick me Pick me!)

    :) Kaitlyn
    bookskt19@yahoo.com

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  88. JamieGFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I love your blog! So many GREAT ideas!
    Jamie
    JNKADING@YAHOO.COM

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  89. LyndseyFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    You have the best ideas! Thanks for doing a giveaway!

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  90. Emily WilliamsFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I'm a first year teacher and I just love going to your blog for ideas!

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  91. Jessie BellFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Our district writing coach referred me to your post on your Anchor Chart Binder, and now I'm hooked! :) You're awesome!

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  92. BrendaFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I love your blog! I have just started incorporating mentor text in my class and I love the results!

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  93. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Love the book and ideas!

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  94. Magdalena "Maggie" OjedaFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks!!

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