Saturday, July 2, 2011

A 200 Follower Milestone Giveaway

In order to celebrate being nominated for the Really Good Blog Contest (vote here) and having reached 200 followers and because it is a holiday weekend...

I am hosting my first of giveaway!!

The winner will get this game....


Head Full of Numbers


This is a favorite math game in my classroom.  It is great for either primary and/or intermediate students.  Students roll the dice and then using the numbers given they have to create equations.


To Enter Follow These Steps...

1.  Become a Follower (if you already are, just complete #2)
2.  Leave a comment on this post.

You have until next Friday to enter.  The winner will be announced on Saturday.
(Contest is now over, congrats to Tonya for winning and thank you to all those who entered)

Also remember to vote for my blog (vote)! 
You can find me under the specialty category- Guided-Math.
You can also find the latest news and updates on my Facebook group page...  http://www.facebook.com/MyTeachingSpirit


Have a great 4th of July Weekend!
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130 comments:

  1. LorenaJuly 2, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Congratulations on 200+ followers! I am a follower! :)
    Lorena
    Little Treasures

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  2. MelJuly 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I am now a follower....and hopefully a winner!
    Melanie

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  3. MaureenJuly 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I follow!

    Blue Hen Teacher

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  4. Laura CunninghamJuly 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Congratulations on all your followers, I am now one too =) I love your site. My school is just now starting to emphasize using guided math more in the classroom. Your ideas are so helpful!

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  5. Shelly WallaceJuly 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Just became a follower! I am loving your blog! Thank you,
    Shelly

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  6. StephJuly 2, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I follow your blog!
    steph_backus@hotmail.com

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  7. Jennifer @ Simply KinderJuly 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    following you. Do love your site! Lots of great useful info!

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  8. PattiJuly 2, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Thanks for offering this up. Even if I do not win I plan on purchasing this game...always lookign for great games for indoor recess and centers.

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  9. One Room SchoolhouseJuly 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I'm a follower! Love your blog!

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  10. Susan MurrayJuly 2, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I'm a follower! Great site!
    Susan

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  11. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I'm a follower!! Love your site!!

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  12. SunnyDaysJuly 2, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I'm a new follower. Can't wait to take a look around!
    Denise
    Sunny Days In Second Grade

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  13. MicheleJuly 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I'm a follower!! Great blog -- can't wait to use some of the resources when school starts back up. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. ErinJuly 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Congrats on 200! Looks like a fun game! I'm a follower.

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  15. Maria YoungblutJuly 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I am a follower. Looks like a great game!

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  16. HollieJuly 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Congrats on 200! I will be voting for your awesome website!!! Always looking for fun math games!!

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  17. PLNaugleJuly 2, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Mary,
    I just became a follower and I voted for you. What fun to run a give away on your blog. I just recently found the Teaching Blog Addict group and have been exploring the different blogs. Thanks for all that you share with us. (Hope I win.)

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  18. FitbeckyJuly 2, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I'm a follower and I voted for you! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful ideas!

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  19. BarbaraJuly 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Congrats on the 200+ followers! Good luck with the contest! I also just recently found the teaching blog addict and love it! (that is how I came across your wonderful blog) I have learned so much already!

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  20. Fabulous in First GradeJuly 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Congrats on 200 followers.

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  21. Melissa C.July 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I am a follower and I love this game!!!

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  22. Tonya ThompsonJuly 2, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Hi! New follower here! Great blog! :-)

    misst4th.blogspot.com

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  23. ♥ Owl in a Vowel Tree ♥July 2, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I follow your blog and love it! :)

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  24. Mrs. PollardJuly 2, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Congrats on over 200 followers! So exciting! I'm now a follower of your blog!

    www.teacheristatales.blogspot.com

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  25. AmyJuly 2, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I love your blog! I subscribe on google reader :)

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  26. Jennifer GibsonJuly 2, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I follow your blog.

    Jennifer
    http://3rdgradelearners.blogspot.com

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  27. Room 148July 2, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    WOW ~ you have an amazing site! I am now a follower and I voted.

    grawetl@grandschools.org

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  28. Vintage TeacherJuly 2, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Congratulations on reaching the milestone of 200 followers. I am alread a follwer of your blog.

    http://vintageteacher.blogspot.com

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  29. KristinJuly 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

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  30. KristinJuly 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I am a follower of your blog! I love all of the great ideas and inspiration you share!

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  31. Mrs. SaoudJuly 2, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I follow your blog too!

    Cheryl

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  32. Sandi DJuly 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Now a follower! Congrats on your nomination. Love guided math.

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  33. TanyaJuly 2, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I follow you.
    Tanya

    First Grade is Fantabulous!

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  34. KatieJuly 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I follow your blog and love all your ideas!
    Once Upon a Teaching Blog

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  35. Candace OrrisJuly 2, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I follow your blog:)

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  36. Candace OrrisJuly 2, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    candace-orris.blogspot.com

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  37. Jo, aka, The Book BugJuly 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Following your blog! =)

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  38. candace.christenJuly 2, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I am so excited to find this blog. I am hoping to use guided math in my classroom this school year.

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  39. The Schroeder PageJuly 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    So happy for you! I am a new follower...I would love. It if you would follow mine! www..schroederpage.blogspot.com

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  40. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Congratulations on your big milestone. I just discovered your blog and I recently joined the guided math group! Thanks for sharing all your great ideas.

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  41. LindseyJuly 2, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I'm already a follower! I really enjoy your site!
    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  42. JanayeJuly 2, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I am a follower! I have loved learning from you these past few months! :D

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  43. CindyJuly 2, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I'm a new follower of your blog! :o)

    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

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  44. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Congratulations on 200! I follow your blog :)


    Faithful in First

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  45. TiffaniJuly 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I am now following your blog
    Tiffani
    Time 4 Kindergarten
    ca-scrappin@comcast.net

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  46. JulieJuly 2, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I follow your sassy blog!!
    Julie

    Thoughts of a Third Grade Teacher

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  47. JulieJuly 2, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I follow your sassy blog!!
    Julie

    Thoughts of a Third Grade Teacher

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  48. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Congrats on 200 + followers! I am now a follower as well. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to dig into your blog!

    Primary Connections
    bkindyfl@gmail.com (FYI - I will be away for a bit)

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  49. JillJuly 2, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I'm a follower! Love your blog AND I voted for you already in the Really Good Stuff contest. :)

    Magnificent Multiagers!

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  50. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    following... and congrats on the really good stuff blog nomination!

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  51. AshleyJuly 2, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I love your blog. I am a follower!!

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  52. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    A friend just shared your blog with me. thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!
    ---Marsha

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  53. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  54. SheliaJuly 2, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I am now a follower! Thanks!

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  55. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I'm a new follower! Thanks for sharing your resources and ideas.


    -Mrs. Kincaid
    Mrs. Kincaid’s First Grade

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  56. Kim AneweerJuly 2, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I am not the least bit surprised about the number of your followers. I am loving your blog and am now a follower.

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  57. Kelli BeasonJuly 2, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I am now a follower! Having a giveaway on my blog too www.prayteachlove.blogspot.com

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  58. Down Under TeacherJuly 2, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I'm a follower. Love your blog!

    http://downunderteacher.blogspot.com/

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  59. GeorgeanneJuly 2, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Yours is the first blog I check out every day. Keep up the good work.

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  60. Cheree'July 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I am a new follower to your blog.

    chereemeans@gmail.com

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  61. DebraJuly 2, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Congratulations on the nomination, Mary! Off to vote, now!

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  62. Mrs. AmyJuly 2, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Wow! Just found this blog...thanks for all the freebies!Please keep them coming :)

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  63. Miss BJuly 2, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I am a new follower and I'm excited to explore guided math more, so I'm thinking I'll be visiting your blog often!

    Miss B, Busy Bee

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  64. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I'm a new follower! I love what you have to offer, especially because I've been working so hard to implement Guided Math next year. So glad I found you!
    www.mrsmohler.com

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  65. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks for putting this Blog together! I've checked it often and am now a follower!
    www.mrssnethen.wordpress.com

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  66. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I've been a follower for a while. I voted for your blog one day ago. Good luck, and congratulations on reaching 200 followers.

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  67. Mrs. DJuly 2, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I'm a follower! :)

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  68. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Just found this blog and became a follower. Thank you!

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  69. CeceliaJuly 3, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I just found your blog and I love it! I recently got trained in ADDVantage Math/Math Recovery and love, love, love all your stuff! I am now a follower, too.
    Cecelia

    http://ilove1stgrade.blogspot.com/

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  70. YvonneeJuly 3, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I am a new follower and I would love the game.
    Thanks

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  71. RandeeJuly 3, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog! Congrats on your accomplishments!

    How About Them Apples

    randeeschatz@hotmail.com

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  72. Karen StampJuly 3, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I just became a follower!!
    Karen :o)
    Mrs. Stamp's Kindergarten

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  73. MarthaJuly 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I follow your blog...lots of helpful info!!

    mpenn1010@gmail.com

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  74. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Congratulations!! Hopefully I will be a will a winner now that I'm a follower!!

    DGJG919@comcast.net

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  75. Ms. DurningJuly 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I'm a follower :D

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  76. JulieJuly 3, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I am a follower. Love all the ideas you share. Can't wait to find the game "Head full of Numbers" to use in my classroom.

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  77. JazmineJuly 3, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I am a follower. I teach middle school math and your ideas are the ones I use to reinforce basic math skills for my struggling students while engaging them!

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  78. Mrs. HawkinsJuly 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I am excited to find a good source for guided math advice! I am a new math coach looking for ideas to pass on to my co-workers.

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  79. FarbsteinJuly 3, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I voted for you! Good Luck!!!

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  80. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I am a follower and (in a shameless attempt to up my chances of winning ;))can't wait to share it with the teachers at my school!

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  81. Tina H.July 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Love the blog! I'll be bookmarking this one!

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  82. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

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  83. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Thanks for posting to the MathMatters group. I hadn't seen your blog before. Love the idea of the game. I've only had students create equations which equal the date but I like this idea of creating equations using specific numbers. :-))

    Brenda
    Cali./3rd grade

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  84. Mrs. LazenbyJuly 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I follow! :)

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  85. sherrymc62July 3, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    i follow your blog and love it! :)
    sherrymc62@bellsouth.net

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  86. MichaJuly 3, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I follow your blog and love it! Thanks for all you do. Voted for you also.

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  87. DeniseJuly 3, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I am now following. Nice to know about this resource. Will vote for you too!

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  88. ar719July 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Love your blog and have learned alot by following it! Thanks!

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  89. LisaJuly 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I am a follower! Congratulations on 200+ followers - that's wonderful!
    First Class With Mrs. Mac

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  90. LongIslandTeacherJuly 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I am follower!! Great blog!

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  91. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Congratulations on reaching 200 followers! Hope I can help you make it to 300 ~ I'm a follower now!

    Lori (http://ready2teachlb.blogspot.com/)

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  92. CindyJuly 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Great ideas!

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  93. Suzette PowellJuly 3, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Congratulations! Hope you win. I'm new, but I hope to see more helps as I start year 2 in implementing Guided Math.

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  94. Mrs. BrownJuly 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I am a follower! Thanks for the giveaway!

    kellybrown28021 at gmail dot com

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  95. Jamie AllenJuly 3, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    New to Third Grade this year. I am a follower of your blog. Congrats on your nomination.

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  96. julie_ann_July 3, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  97. AmandaJuly 3, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  98. Tanya MJuly 4, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I follow your blog and really hope to win!

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  99. MadisonJuly 4, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    I love your great ideas. Thanks for sharing. A grateful follower.
    Life with Mrs. L

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  100. ChristinaJuly 4, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    OOOHHHH!!!! It looks like this will be the 100th comment! Hooray! I just found your blog and will (hopefully!) be doing some Debbie Diller-esque things with math next year. I know your ideas will be super helpful! :)

    www.bainbridgeclass.blogspot.com

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  101. Nancy WilsonJuly 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I'm a follower & I posted about your giveaway!
    Thanks, Nancy

    The Apple Basket Teacher

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  102. Thinking in PrimaryJuly 4, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I follow your blog! That game looks so fun!


    Jody

    Camp Kindergarten

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  103. beagle2loveJuly 4, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I follow your blog! You share great ideas!
    Cathy
    beagle2love@hotmail.com

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  104. LeishaJuly 4, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I've never played this game, but looks like one my firsties would love!

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  105. 2beautifulboysJuly 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I'm a follower & would love that wonderful game for my classroom!

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  106. Everything Math in Grades 3 and 4July 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I follow your awesome blog! I would love for you to follow mine at mysecondgradejournal.blogspot.com. Hope I win because my kids would love that game.

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  107. RayeJuly 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Just stumbled across your blog (through the RGS vote actually!) and I love it. I'm a big advocate of a math workshop also. I love your ideas. I am going to add a 4th rotation this year I think...it'll make my life easier!

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  108. LutiemomJuly 5, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I just found your blog! I am so excited to find a blog about Guided Math!!!! I can't wait to pass this information along to other teachers that work with me. Yeah!!! I love your blog, it's full of ideas I can implement in my classroom. I'd love to implement that game into my classroom, too. Currently, we play The 24 Game but I think this one looks like something we need to get into, also.

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  109. TerriJuly 6, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Congratulations! Thanks for sharing so much information.

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  110. Susan WarrenJuly 6, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I'm an email follower. Can't wait to look around. I tried to do something similiar to guided math last year...I just called it math groups...I am anxious to see what's on your site that I can use! Thanks for such an informative blog!!

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  111. YearntoLearnJuly 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I follow you.

    Denise
    Yearn to Learn Blog

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  112. LauraJuly 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I just stumbled across your blog & started following you. I am currently reading the Guided Math book so I am really interested in looking at all your blog has to offer. It looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing :)

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  113. SarcasticSunshineJuly 6, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Just started following your blog and I'm super excited. I'm always looking for new ideas to use in my math centers. This game looks like a lot of fun!

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  114. leshuttonJuly 7, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Great blog! Thanks for all of your hard work!

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  115. Tiggeriffic 2nd GradersJuly 7, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I just found your blog and LOVE it!! I'm a new follower! Thanks so much for your great ideas!
    Stacee

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  116. KinderpondJuly 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    What a fabulous game!

    Jennifer

    who of course follows your blog :)

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  117. Ann MarieJuly 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway and fantastic site! As a math coach, I get so many great ideas from the blogs around and yours!!

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  118. KatieJuly 7, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I'm a follower! I love your blog!

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  119. ColleenJuly 7, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I follow your blog and I LOVE it! I really want to do a better job with Guided Math next year and this blog really inspires me!!

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  120. KINDERGARTEN YAHOO!July 7, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Just learned about your blog and loving the information posted! Thanks!

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  121. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I'm a follower! I love new math ideas!

    Primary Inspired

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  122. JenJuly 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I became a follower!

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  123. Mrs. Altman-LewisJuly 7, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Hi, I became a follower and I voted! I'm new to blogging!

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  124. Linda KrystekJuly 7, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Hi, I voted for your blog on Really Good Stuff and signed up to follow your blog. I will be piloting Guided Math in my 2nd grade classroom this fall and am so happy to have found your blog!

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  125. MarshaJuly 8, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I voted fo your blog. Thank you for sharing!

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  126. HeatherJuly 8, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I am a follower now!!! :)) Excellant blog!! Great Idea to help my son with math! :) I also voted!--Heather

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  127. DeniseJuly 8, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I am a follower!! I love your blog!

    2ndgradeponderings.blogspot.com

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  128. lpittpersonJuly 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I am a math resource teacher and would love this game.

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  129. Daniella GarciaJuly 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I love your blog. I have gotten alot of great ideas from here to use.. Thanks...

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  130. Lorraine VasquerzJuly 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I am a follower!

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