As one blog commenter so aptly said, the best price for a teacher is free. I couldn’t agree more! Here’s a roundup of fun freebies and contests that will help you stretch your teaching dollars just a little further.
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To add to the fun, submit a comment to our blog to let us know which of these items look good to you. We’ll randomly select one lucky teacher to win a three-book set of We Both Read titles from Treasure Bay. These books are great for beginning readers! Send your comment by midnight EDT on Thursday, September 15, 2011, to be entered in our drawing. Good luck! (Update: congratulations to Darlene, who was our winner!)
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Here’s a technology that every teacher can use: the Easi-Speak USB recorder from Learning Resources allows you and your students to record up to 4 hours of audio and then download the files to a computer. The Easi-Speak is a great way to document student learning and share progress with parents. Ten lucky teachers will win an Easi-Speak. To enter, click here. Enter today; the contest ends September 15, 2011.
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Did you know that you can get your students’ writing published for free? Your full-color, hardbound classbook from Studentreasures includes all of your students’ work. Plus, if you publish your book before February 29, 2012, you’ll be entered to win $250 in school supplies too! To get all of the details, click here now!
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Mark your calendar, Handwriting Without Tears is offering a free webinar! “Top 10 Questions About Handwriting” will be offered online on September 27, 2011, at 8 pm ET. The session features two pediatric occupational therapy experts who will discuss children’s handwriting development and challenges. Reserve your spot now; click here!
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Try out some of the digital graphic organizers available from Rosen Classroom–for free! Rosen Smart Visuals are customizable and printable. Designed for grades K-6, this collection covers main idea, cause and effect, making comparisons, and much more. To try the free samples, click here. To learn more about Rosen Classroom, click here!
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Win $150 in classroom supplies from Hygloss! Click here or visit https://www.hyglossproducts.com/Sweepstakes-s/370.htm for your chance to win blank books, bulletin board kits, classroom decorations, and much more. Hurry, this contest ends September 15, 2011. Enter now!
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It’s cool to be kind…and it pays too! The Red Robin Foundation U-ACT® Program challenges schools to create caring communities and inspire kindness among students. Monthly grants will be awarded to grades K-8 teachers who submit ideas for kindness programs to implement in their schools. Click here now to enter!
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Have you heard about Take a Veteran to School Day? Developed by HISTORY, this program is designed to link students to our country’s veterans. Visit veterans.com or click here to find a free how-to guide, curriculum guide, student forms, and much more.
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Go get those freebies! Enjoy!
Karen |
It was REALLY hard to pick one, but I think my favorite is Student Treasures!
I like the $150.00 in classroom suplies as I can always use help with buying supplies for the classroom. Susan
I would love to win the We Both Read books. That is a great way to get parents to help with comprehension.
I have signed up with Student Treasures to have my students publish their own books in early February. I am very excited to see the results. I also entered the Hygloss sweepstakes and the Learning Resources contest to win an Easi-Speak USB Recorder. I have 20 English Language Learners in my class out of 29 students. I think using this wonderful resource would help the children to hear their own voice so they could improve their pronunciation and fluency. Thank you for all the freebie tips!
I entered the Hygloss contest and the Easi-Speak usb recorder contest. Thank you for the great and age appropriate contests.
Dear Karen,
I entered to recieve a free kit to publish a book by my students. The kit is offered by Student Treasures and I also entered to win the $250 in school supplies that Student Treaures is giving away. Another contest that I entered was the Hygloss $150 school supply contest. Thank you for giving us all these useful resources!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lee-Flax
SHCS Preschool
I would love to have the Hygloss package for our class.
We lost everything in the spring flooding,including our beloved school. This would be a huge boost to our morale and our supply area!
I definitely will be signing up for the Handwriting without tears webinar. I already use their program and love it. Thanks
The We Both Read books are a great way to spend time with your child or grandchildren. It would work great in the classroom when volunteers want to help read with a child.
I love all these products!
I love hygloss products- checking it out!