$25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway and A SALE!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your family and friends!  Just a few more weeks back in the classroom and it will already be time for Christmas break!  I know December always flies by for me!  There are always so many activities both at school and for my family - add in all of the Christmas shopping and it is easy to see why!

Speaking of shopping... did you know that Teachers pay Teachers is having a sale in honor of Cyber Monday? Just use the Promo Code: CYBER2016 to save 28% off your purchases!

And... just in case you aren't able to get everything on your wish list, we have a giveaway for a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card that will help you out!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:  

Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Giveaway Organized by: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher), 

Co-hosts:   An Apple for the Teacher, Mickey's Place, Amanda Kristofferson, Claudia's Classroom, and Kathryn Watts.

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter. Giveaway ends 12/5/16 and is open worldwide.

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10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers

If you have a special teacher in your life, or you are a teacher who has a hard time asking for things at Christmas time, this list is for you!  Here are 10 of my favorite teacher-related present ideas.

Teachers do A LOT of printing!  Sometimes we can print at school, but often we print things at home, especially if the items are in color.  That can cost A LOT of money!  My husband bought me an HP Instant-Ink friendly printer last Christmas and it has been amazing!  I have the HP Officejet PRO 8610, but if you just look for a printer with Instant-Ink you will be good to go!  Trust me, the teacher in your life will LOVE you for this purchase!

You can sign up for Insta-Ink and get one month free! Save up to 50% on Printer Ink Replacement with HP Instant Ink! Receive the 1st Month Free - Sign up Now!

The only thing teachers may do as much as copying is laminating!  We love to laminate just about anything we possibly can to keep it lasting as long as it possibly can (no small feat when handled by young children).  I have a this Scotch Laminator, and I LOVE it! I love it so much, I actually have 2 - one at home and one at school.  If you buy this for your loved one, don't forget extra laminating pouches!

If your favorite teacher is a reader, they will love The Reading Strategies book by Jennifer Serravallo!  It is my absolute favorite Professional Development book ever!  I even did a book study on this book this summer, which you can find here if you are interested.

 If they already own this book, you might want to pre-order the Writing Strategies book which will be released February 16, 2017.

If you give a teacher Mr. Sketch markers she is going to want to make an anchor chart - lots of anchor charts!  These are the best markers for making anchor charts and for stuffing stockings!

Sharpening pencils can take a LOOONG time!  Any teacher would love the gift of time and an electric pencil sharpener will save her tons of time!

Teachers need to plan out their day!  My absolute favorite planner is the Arc Planner from Staples, because I can customize it to fit my needs.

Whether it's for a morning energizer or an afternoon pick me up, most teachers would love a Starbucks gift card!

Another great gift card option would be from the teacher supply store - Really Good Stuff.  It is aptly named because it has some really good stuff for teachers!

My favorite gift card to receive is one from Teachers pay Teachers!  My 20 year old son has purchased one for me for both of the last two Christmases - he knows his Mama! 

You might want to buy a few items from your favorite teacher's wish-list.  The item in my TpT store that is the most wish-listed is my Kicking It Math Fact Fluency program.  

And, don't forget to get a little something for yourself.  Check out our most current giveaways here for a chance to win a Teachers pay Teachers gift card!

Encounter Writing Prompt and $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway

If you are looking for a last minute idea for Thanksgiving, you might want to read the book Encounter by Jane Yolen with your class! And don't forget to read until the end to enter to win a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card!

It tells the story of Christopher Columbus' encounter with the Taino Indians when he landed on the shores of San Salvador.  The story is told from the point of view of one of the Taino Indian boys.

My students loved this thought-provoking book and were surprised to see that the Taino Indians might think that the white Europeans were different.  I think it really helped them grasp the idea of different points of view.

We did a close read of the book hoping to answer the question What happened when Christopher Columbus encountered the Taino Indians?  The students made their own graphic organizers to keep track of their learning.  I am really working on having my students create more of their own graphic organizers so that they own the thinking.

I was so impressed with the level of their responses!  

I am most impressed that all levels of my students responded with high level thinking!  I have changed things up a bit in my teaching and I am so excited to see these results!  I will be sharing a few lessons and ideas with you soon!

If you would like to purchase this book, you can find it here:


Only 2 more days of school for us before Thanksgiving break and boy am I thankful!  It is always nice to get a little break and be able to come back to the classroom refreshed!  You could also be extra thankful if you win this week's $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:  

Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Giveaway Organized by: Kelly Malloy 

Co-hosts:   An Apple for the Teacher, Alina V Design, Claudia's Classroom, Teaching Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching, Kathryn Watts, and Teaching Superkids.

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter. Giveaway ends 11/28/16 and is open worldwide.

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$25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Weekly Giveaway

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and that means a well deserved rest for all of us teachers!  In the meantime, I thought a chance to win a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card might tide you over!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:  

Prize: $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Giveaway Organized by: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher), 

Co-hosts:   An Apple for the Teacher, Teacher Gameroom, Amanda Kristofferson, Samson's Shoppe, Claudia's Classroom, and Mrs Irvins Toolbox.

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter. Giveaway ends 11/21/16 and is open worldwide.

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Monthly $75 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway November 2016

November is a month of Thanksgiving!  I am so thankful for all of you who take the time out of your day to read my blog and support my Teachers pay Teachers store!  To show my appreciation, it is time for our $75 Teachers pay Teachers gift card giveaway! We also have our $25 weekly giveaway as well, for an even better chance to win!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Prize: First Place $75 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Second Place $25 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Giveaway organized by: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher).

Co-hosts: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher),  MM Bilingual, Paula's Preschool and Kindergarten, Teacher Gameroom, Amanda Kristofferson, A Plus Kids, The Literacy Garden,
Heart 2 Heart Teaching, Reading and Writing Redhead, Teach with Hope, Rebekah Sayler, Peas in a Pod, Teaching Autism, A Library and Garden, Schoolhouse Treasures, Teaching in the Heart of Florida, Real Life in First Grade, Brynn's Teacher Bag, Simone's Math Resources, Sarah Griffin (Daughters and Kindergarten), The Craft of Teaching, La-Nette Mark, Purple Palmetto, Resource Room Relevance, Elementary at HEART,  Glistening Gems, and Mickey's Place.

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter.  Giveaway ends 11/13/16 and is open worldwide.

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