I’m proud to announce the winner of my first giveaway! And the winner is…
Khadijah J.!
Thank you so much to all my readers and supporters! Stay tuned for another giveaway sometime in the near future. 🙂
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My First Giveaway!
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And now, what you’ve all been waiting for… my first giveaway! I’m so thankful to all the educators out there who do so much good for society. And when I say “educator,” I mean parents, home school instructors, teachers and anyone else who helps shape the lives of upcoming generations. Your efforts are under-appreciated by some, but not by me! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
The Prize: The prize is a collection of four Scholastic Little Leveled Readers. They’re perfect for PreK-2nd grade. The prize includes one of each book pictured above. They are each a different level (A, B, C, D) and increase slightly in difficulty as the reader progresses through the levels. Books are new and unused.
Participating in my first giveaway is simple. All you have to do is follow this blog. You can accomplish this one of two ways:
OPTION 1: (Available to WordPress members only), click the “follow” button at the top of the page to follow with your WordPress blog reader.
OPTION 2: Click the “follow” button in the right sidebar to follow this blog via email.
This giveaway ends at midnight (PST) on Friday, March 28, 2014. Don’t wait!
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The Fine Print: Participation is optional. No purchase is necessary to participate. Available to US participants only. There will be one winner. Winner will be randomly selected. I will email the winner between Saturday, March 29 – Sunday, March 30. The winner will have 72 hours to respond and provide me with shipping information so I can mail them their prize! If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, the winner forfeits the prize and another winner will randomly be selected (in which case the new winner will be notified and the same terms apply). The winner will be announced on this blog once eligibility has been confirmed. This giveaway is solely sponsored by Squarehead Teachers and is not affiliated with WordPress or any other sponsor. If you have additional questions, please contact me!
Rocks & Soil Page
My friend teaches first grade. Their class is just wrapping up their unit on rocks and soil (Common Core science standards for 1st grade). I made this graphic organizer for her to give as a fast-finisher after the test or as a review activity . She hasn’t decided which she’ll use it for yet. It asks students to draw places they might find/use soil and rocks.
Click here for the free printable PDF: Rocks and Soil PDF
Free DVD for Teachers
The following was submitted by a fellow teacher: “Izzit.org is a website that gives teachers a free DVD once a year. You do have to log in and set up a free account. But free is free!”
This piqued my interest (I’m all about free stuff!), so I did some research.They have a free membership and a paid membership. Here’s what you get in the free membership (as quoted from their website):
- A FREE video each year: Receive a FREE video, complete with Table of Contents, Teacher’s Guide, Discussion Questions, Quizzes, and more, each year for as long as you teach! Just provide feedback after using the video in your classroom.
- Educational Standards Alignment: See how each video meets your state standards, or search for which of our videos meet a specific standard. Now includes Common Core Standards.
- Current Events: Two daily lessons with news articles and stimulating discussion questions.
- Student Zone: Allows your students to access Current Events, games, and other resources.
I couldn’t find details about exactly what free DVD you get every year, but it’s worth investigating! There are always resources seeking your money and there are plenty of awesome teacher resources out there for sale. But if you’re like me and don’t have the luxury of extra funds, this might be a cool option. Here’s a link to the FAQ if you want more information.
Have something you’d like to share on Squarehead Teachers! Let me know!
Free SeaWorld Ticket for Teachers (2014)
I recently heard about a cool promotion SeaWorld is doing for teachers. Here’s the explanation from the website:
“The education staff at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment invites you to visit your local SeaWorld park and let us help inspire you. For several years, SeaWorld has offered a complimentary teacher pass for some teachers located in Florida, Texas or Southern California where our parks are located. The pass provides you with complimentary admission to the park and access to our education team to help you incorporate our knowledge , passion and experience with marine animals into your classroom.
Each park has different eligibility requirements, so click on your local park to find out more. And when you visit our park, seek out our education staff located at many of the animal exhibits or ask to visit our education departments and we’ll be happy to share how we can help incorporate marine science education into your classroom.”
Tickets valid in 2014, but some parks do the program every year. Some parks require an earlier registration for the ticket, so check the website using the links above.
Candy Thank You Notes for Teachers & Staff
A fellow teacher recently showed me this thank you note she had received at Christmas time.
It made me think of a few things:
- How good it feels to be appreciated.
- How many people it takes to run a good school.
- How I show my appreciation to those I work with.
I’ve created this thank you printable (3 color options: blue, green and pink) to make it easier to show your appreciation to your fellow faculty and staff members. I know I don’t always have the budget or time to get a gift for each person who helps me in my job (librarian, cafeteria staff, maintenance staff, office workers, aides, etc.). So if you’re like me, feel free to print this page and attach some goodies (Snickers, Smarties and peanuts/any peanut candy). Be sure to write the recipient’s name in the blank space at the bottom. (These are also great for PTA/PTO groups doing teacher appreciation day.) Spread the love and your school will be all the better for it!
Click here for the printable thank you’s:
Blue Candy Thank You Notes for Faculty-Staff
Green Candy Thank You Notes for Faculty-Staff (St. Patrick’s Day note?)
Pink Candy Thank You Notes for Faculty-Staff (Valentine’s Day note?)
2013 Statistical Report
The 2013 annual statistical report for Squarehead Teachers is out!
Here’s an excerpt:
The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. Squarehead Teachers was viewed about 330,000 times in 2013. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 14 days for that many people to see it.
December Ad Swaps
Hi friends! I’ve got a few more spots for ad swaps for December (2013). Click here to learn more about ad swaps. If you’re interested, let me know via email or the form below. Thanks!
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