Rambling on....and a {contest}

I don't know about you, but summer has been going by SO quickly for me.  I cannot believe it is already in the double digits of July!  It seems like things are just flying by.  

You know how you start off the summer vacation with all of these grand plans?  And how you hope to get SO much done on your time off?  Yeah...I had those plans too.    So far, I have accomplished a few things (like the frame I shared with you and reading The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child ), but not all that I had hoped.  I have every intention to do it all, but then life gets in the way (namely this growing baby belly that seems to be draining my energy.) 

However, I have done a few things.  

1.  I joined Instagram.  It really is neat getting a glimpse into a more informal side of the bloggers that I follow.  I am still getting the hang of it...but if you are on Instagram, come join me!  
 











2.  At the beginning of the week, I bought many odds and ends for my room...though haven't actually gotten anything done with them!  So they are sitting in the closet......and they are all kinds of a mess....which is why the closet door is always closed....

3.  I....haven't done anything else.  What a bum I am, huh?  But for some reason you are still coming back to read my blog.   I was checking my stats the other day and, much to my astonishment, my little blog has gotten over 2 million views.  2,000,000!  That is CRAZY!!!!  


So in honor of your reading, I think it is time for our second Pin It to Win It contest.  

All you have to do is visit my TpT store OR my blog and pin ANYTHING you would like to own.  You can pin one thing.  You can pin everything.  Then, come back here, with the link to your pin, and tell me why you wanted that particular product.  If you pin more than one thing from my store, comment separately for each one (with the link to the pin and why you want it :) )  On Saturday, July 13, at 8pm PST, I will use a random number generator and pick FIVE winners.  Each of those winners will get the product that they pinned.  

That is it.  Easy peasy.  Just pin what you want, leave a comment, and if your number is picked, I will send you the pack.  Since there are 5 winners this time, your odds of winning are pretty good :)

74 comments

  1. Over 2 million views is awesome! You were one of the first bloggers I ever followed! I have had lots of inspiration from you and your blog and that is why I keep coming back! Here is one product I would love to win!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/148759593914863985/ Paragraph of the Week.

    Sidney
    Teachingisagift

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  2. I pinned your Paragraph of the
    Week pack. I need to get better about the writing process and I think this will help.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/93590498479195024/

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  3. I pinned the Math Mat Glyph Fractions. I think this will be a fun way to review fractions.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/93590498479195036/

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  4. I pinned the budled set of your 5th grade Spiral Math Homework and Quizzes. I think this will help keep the skills fresh in my students' heads.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/93590498479195039/

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  5. Paragraph of the Week....My students always struggle with writing!


    http://pinterest.com/pin/253116441530167635/

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  6. Also, 5th Grade Bundle Spiral Math & Assessments

    Looks like an AWESOME resource!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/253116441530167642/

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  7. http://pinterest.com/pin/202380576978057580/

    4th grade bundle
    Hope I win. New grade this year.

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  8. I pinned the genre anchor charts with the 40 book requirement in mind...
    http://pinterest.com/pin/438186238715106972/

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  9. Also pinned the Spiral Math Bundle...
    http://pinterest.com/pin/438186238715106994/
    Would love this!

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  10. You are positively radiant ... thanks for sharing your Instagram pict with those of us who aren't quite there yet.

    Barbara

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  11. I already have and love your Paragraph of the Week pack. I'd like to add more to my reading class with
    http://pinterest.com/pin/19210735883500276/

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  12. We're studying chemistry this year, so this project would be perfect.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/19210735883500283/

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  14. Stephanie, I loved your clock project. I'd love to hear my students' conversations as we work on this! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Time-for-Math-Math-Clock-Creativity-328627

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  15. Well, who wouldn't want your Spiral Bundles? :) They look like a vital tool to any math program. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/BUNDLE-SET-5th-Grade-Spiral-Math-Homework-and-Quizzes-651250

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  16. Paragraph of the Week would be my first choice. I'm always trying to help my students write better!


    http://pinterest.com/pin/253116441530167635/


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  17. I also love the Fall Poet-tree in your TPT store - adorable!

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  18. Congrats on the milestone!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/125537908335952711/

    Courtney
    Polka Dot Lesson Plans

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  19. Let's see- have Math HW bundles (1-3), Paragraph of the Week, Reading Log....
    2,000,000 huh? Thanks because you are awesome!!
    I have pinned Two Ways of Problem Solving 4th Grade
    http://pinterest.com/pin/79938962108885801/
    Peggy :)

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  20. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369505982/

    Stephanie, I've been reading your blog for years and you were a life saver when I moved to 5th grade. I already own several of your TPT things and I would love to add more!

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  21. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369505992/

    Ignore that it says "John" - he's not the teacher! I want to try your Calendar Math when school starts this year!

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  22. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369506013/

    Wish I knew how to put my name on this thing - not my husband! Don't count that against me, please! I have your root word puzzles - like the idea of the word wall too. -Lisa

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  23. I pinned the 4th grade math spiral homework and quizzes. I really want to make sure that my students retain what they've learned throughout the year.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/104005072617680437/

    Rissa Webber
    Keep Calm and Hoot On

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  24. I would love to own your Christmas Poet Trees. What a wonderful way to combine learning with fun seasonal activities.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/227713324881978257/

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  25. 2,000,000??? I'm not at all surprised by that! Congrats, friend!!
    Elizabeth

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  26. Jennifer Miller
    http://pinterest.com/pin/128774870568042457/
    I pinned the 5th grade spiral math homework. I teach 5th and 6th grade math, and we are fully implementing common core. Always looking for good resources, especially for homework.

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  27. http://pinterest.com/pin/199565827210955785/
    Paragraph of the week because this will guide students to and through writing great papers.
    Toni Nicholson
    chief9937@Yahoo.com

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  28. You look adorable! And, that is going to be one proud little brother!

    I bought your Paragraph of the week and fell in love! I cannot wait to implement it next year!

    I would LOVE to have your genre anchor charts!
    http://data11.teacherspayteachers.com/Preview/Genre-Study-Anchor-Charts-078013300-1371745962

    Congrats on your readership. It is well-deserved! :)
    Lisa

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  29. I pinned 2 ways of problem solving. Thanks!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/286752701247085245/

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  30. I pinned your 4th grade set of spiral homework and quizzes.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/286752701247085250/ Thanks!

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  31. Congratulations on your 2,000,000 viewers. That's awesome! I pinned the Native American Research Report. I would love to have it because it's challenging, engaging,and it hits sooo many standards.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/221802350370934339/

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  32. I pinned the Paragraph of the Week because it is PERFECT for improving writing.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/118993615127221420/

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  33. I pinned 4th grade Spiral Math Homework and Quizzes bundle. I already have Quarter 1 for 5th grade and love using it! http://pinterest.com/pin/173177548144568896/

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  34. I pinned the Spiral Math Bundle Pack. It's an awesome way to teach math!! http://pinterest.com/pin/118993615127221429/

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  35. I chose the Math Homework Bundle Pack for 5th grade. I chose it because it reviews key standards, is challending, and has quizzes to hold the kids accountable.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/221802350370934365/

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  36. http://pinterest.com/pin/262756959482446247/

    That pregnant belly is so cute! I pinned Paragraph of the Week. It's been in my TPT cart for weeks. :)

    Melissa
    Wild About Fifth Grade

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  37. I pinned the 4th grade spiral math bundle set! I would so love to have this!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/121245414941059707/

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  38. I pinned the reading log for thinking and responding. I'm always looking for good reading responses! http://pinterest.com/pin/211950726185981197/ kendrasmom724@yahoo.com

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  39. I also pinned the Greek and Latin Roots Memory game! http://pinterest.com/pin/211950726185981209/ kendrasmomy724@yahoo.com

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  40. http://pinterest.com/pin/175007135492831212/ I chose the spiral math because I've had each quarter on my wish list and see the value in this product.

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  41. http://pinterest.com/pin/175007135492831246/ I also love this project for history. What a cute and engaging activity!

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  42. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369509024/

    Reading Logs - I could pin your whole store - you have really useful and educational products, and they are cute too! - Lisa

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  43. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369509056/

    Comprehension Skills and Reading Response Mats - here's another I'd love to have. I think it might help the kids reflect on their reading - Ive been doing The Book Whisperer 40 book challenge for the last 2 years. I want an accountability piece!

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  44. http://pinterest.com/pin/129619295498486566/

    I am blogging with teachers in my district on "The Book Whisperer" and my team can't let go of the idea of having a reading log. This product would make the assignment very worthwhile! Thanks!!

    Hokie Teach

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  45. http://pinterest.com/pin/129619295498486599/

    Going big or going home with this one! I am taking over for a teammate while she is on maternity leave. She is our 5th grade math teacher and this would help me tremendously! Thanks again!!

    Hokie Teach

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  46. http://pinterest.com/pin/157626055680870576/

    I pinned the Paragraph of the Week pack because it looks like a great resource to improve my focus on writing this year. Thanks for the great tools and ideas!

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  47. http://pinterest.com/pin/157626055680870684/

    I also pinned the Reading Log for Thinking and Responding. I too struggle with the reading log each year. This should help!

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  48. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369509589/

    I'm always looking for fun ways to teach things - surface area, volume & coordinate pairs!

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  49. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369509620/

    Root word puzzles - Love a good game!

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  50. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369509861/

    Fraction, Decimal & Percent Go Fish!
    A fun way to learn a 5th grade standard!

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  51. http://pinterest.com/pin/136374694939381450/
    Spiral Math Quarter 4
    I have the other 3 quarters...just need this one!!! Have to tell you that I used your Spiral Math for the 1st time this year. Our test results are in and I had the highest advanced math percentage ever! Your Spiral Math was a major factor in our over the tops scores...thank you so very much!! Now, I can't wait for your Spiral Language!! :)

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  52. I would love to win this bundle pack; it would be a great spiral review for math.

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  53. I would LOVE to have the POW set. I read about it on Runde's Room and immediately fell in love. I am going to be teaching Grade 6 in September and we do provincial testing, so I think this would be PERFECT for getting my guys to write concise paragraphs! *Fingers Crossed* :)
    http://pinterest.com/pin/285556432596035125/

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  54. I teach math and am always looking for more ways to drive concepts home, I would love to get this Fractions/Decimals/Percents Go Fish game.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/269934571388564519/

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  55. This activity looks so fun!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/269934571388564513/

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  56. I would love the Paragraph of the Week pack. I will be teaching both 4th and 5th grade ELA and Reading next year and this would be a phenomenal resource to meet the needs of both groups.
    jkmatuch@aol.com
    http://pinterest.com/pin/259168153529480771/

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  57. I love your Calendar Math and entire math setup for that matter! I would love to get this entire bundle! I'm going to implement Calendar Math into my classroom this year and I cannot wait!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/269934571388564499/

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  58. The other pack I am coveting is the Genre Study Anchor Charts which would also be perfect for both 4th and 5th grade.
    jkmatuch@aol.com
    http://pinterest.com/pin/259168153529480799/

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  59. http://pinterest.com/pin/136374694939381607/
    Greek and Latin Root Word Memory
    With our push to CC this year, I would love this for a Working With Words Center!! :)

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  60. http://pinterest.com/pin/106960559873245467/
    BUNDLE SET -- 5th Grade Spiral Math Homework and Quizzes
    I would honestly cry if I won this! I work at a Catholic school and funds are limited for my school and for me.

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  61. http://pinterest.com/pin/106960559873245482/
    Christmas Poet Trees. I purchased the palm tree ones and the kids loved them!!

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  62. http://pinterest.com/pin/106960559873245486/
    TWO WAYS problem solving
    This is so hard for so many kids. I would love to implement this in math :)

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  63. http://pinterest.com/pin/106960559873245493/
    Fall Poet Trees!
    Would love these for October! :)

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  64. http://pinterest.com/pin/106960559873245498/
    Genre anchor chart

    LOVE THESE!! I would use these in their interactive notebooks that I am attempting this year. :)

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  65. http://pinterest.com/pin/106960559873245498/
    Greek and Latin Root package.

    I am nervous to teach this but am willing to give it a whirl! :)

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  66. Greek and Latin Root package.

    Awesome!http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=greek%20latin%20roots%20room%206

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  67. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369510840/

    Math Mat Fractions - My class will love this!

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  68. http://pinterest.com/pin/233905774369511331/

    Genre charts - I think this will be another thing that will work with the 40 book challenge (Book Whisperer). Thanks!

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  69. http://pinterest.com/pin/222154194091930635/
    Spiral Math Homework & Quizzes......great resource and it's already done for you! I would love to win this.....it's on my wishlist :) Thanks for this opportunity!
    Siobhan
    sconnor@midlakes.org

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  70. http://pinterest.com/pin/222154194091930632/
    I also had to pin your Paragraph of the Week......I couldn't decide between this and the Spiral Math. This looks like such an awesome resource. I'm always looking for new ideas to help students learn how to write strong paragraphs.
    Siobhan
    sconnor@midlakes.org

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  71. http://pinterest.com/pin/180918110004174881/

    5th Grade Bundle Set- Spiral Math Homework

    This would be AMAZING! I already have "Paragraph of the Week" and am aware of the caliber of your work. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

    Jenny

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  72. I would love to win the 5th Grade Spiral Math Homework and Quizzes Bundle. I have been eyeing it for a while. It will help me track my students' progress and help me pinpoint their specific needs throughout the year and when dreaded test prep rolls around.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/44262008810839935/

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  73. The contest is closed now. The winners have been chosen :) Thank you all for entering.

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