Thursday, July 7, 2011

Yippee-i-ay Time for a Giveaway!


To celebrate 50 followers I am having a giveaway!  Target seems to be where I am spending my money lately, so how about a $20 gift card to Target to feed your obsession with their dollar spot?

Follow me and leave a comment.
Share about my giveaway on your blog and leave a comment linking back to your site.
Tell me about a recent or past Target find and how you used it or plan on using it.

I just added the gadget that numbers the comments so let's see if it works!
I am so excited!
This will be open until midnight,  Sunday, July 10, 2011.  I will post the winner on Monday!
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105 comments:

  1. Karen StampJuly 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I follow you!
    Karen :o)
    Mrs. Stamp's Kindergarten

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  2. KariJuly 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I follow you!

    Kari :)
    karianne1120@gmail.com

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  3. KariJuly 7, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love Target!! I have been waiting for the teacher stuff to show up in the dollar spot at my Target, but so far only a few items have come out. I did find some really cute community helper flashcards that will make a great addition to my unit!

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  4. Mrs. DJuly 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  5. Mrs. DJuly 7, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I recently purchased purchased some sign language hands eraser toppers. I plan on using them to make pointers. I saw that idea on an awesome blog...just can't remember who!

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  6. Cheree'July 7, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I am a new follower to your blog.

    chereemeans@gmail.com

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  7. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    i follow your blog

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  8. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I baught some letter stamps and i plan to use them in my playdough center makeing playdough words and sorting letters.

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  9. Cheree'July 7, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Back in November or December, I found some great flashcards. I bought a set of cards for Insects, Space, Landscapes, Sea Life, and Animals. I couldn't find the Dinosaur set they were supposed to have, though. I bought them right before the Kindergartners I worked with were doing an animal unit. Two of the teachers I worked with at the time and myself fell so in love with them that I went out and bought another pack of all 5 of the sets I could find and both those teachers went and picked up the sets. The pictures are AWESOME (very colorful, bright, detailed, large, etc.) on all of them and the whole backside is written information. When I did my student teaching this past semester in first grade, I used these cards anytime they related to a unit we did. My favorite activity was our insect writing. Our reading unit was Bugs so I decided to make it my writing unit as well that week. I used my Target Insect cards and went to Dollar Tree and found some plastic bug catchers (boxes, not nets). I bought a bug catcher for each of my 6 groups and stuck one flashcard in each. Whatever card was in their bug catcher was the insect their group wrote about. First, they brainstormed what they already knew about their insect. I, of course, printed out a small outline picture of all the bugs and those were their cards to write on. So, for instance, the ladybug group, had sheets of ladybugs and they wrote one thing they knew on a ladybug paper and stuck this in their bug catcher. The next day, they read the back of their card and got to research more about their bug using books I had gathered from the library. Then, they organized what they already knew and what they had learned into a graphic organizer, which of course was a big paper in the shape of their insect. From there they wrote about their insect. Between the bug catchers from Dollar Tree and the picture on their insect cards from Target, my kiddos could not stay away from the table I stored their stuff on when it wasn't writing time that week! During my space unit, I used the cards for writing prompts and had to leave the cards out for independent reading time for my students because they loved reading the information about the pictures! The Community Helpers flashcards now don't seem to be nearly that exciting to me after seeing these WONDERFUL flash cards, but I'm glad I bought those recently for when I teach about community and jobs. Oh, and I've bought oodles and oodles of stickers and stamps from Target that my students love!

    chereemeans@gmail.com

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  10. Keys4EducationJuly 7, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I am a brand new follower. :)

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  11. Keys4EducationJuly 7, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Oh Target (my secret love)! :) I believe, like everyone else, I have stalked the same 6 Targets on a daily basis for the last two weeks. I *accidentally* arrived there this morning and purchased a ton of goodies. :) One of my favorite items today was the polka dot boxes (that have a matching white board). They were $2.50 each. I NEEEEEDED them. :) My goal is to use them in my guided reading area to store the group's reading books.

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  12. LibbyJuly 7, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I follow you :)
    ☼Libby
    Dual Kinder Teacher

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  13. LibbyJuly 7, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I bought those awesome Dr. Seuss bags and hope to make book bags for my students. I posted about it on my blog :)
    ☼Libby
    Dual Kinder Teacher

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  14. Nancy WilsonJuly 7, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I blogged about your giveaway!

    Thanks, Nancy

    The Apple Basket Teacher

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  15. Nancy WilsonJuly 7, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Earlier this year I found a cute little watering can that will hold all of my bucket filling cards!

    Thanks, Nancy

    The Apple Basket Teacher

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  16. On Target in KinderJuly 8, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I follow you!
    luvmykinders@gmail.com

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  17. On Target in KinderJuly 8, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    While at Target the other day, I was able to find the little alphabet stamps in the Dollar Zone. I plan on using them with the freebie stamping sheets that Fran at Kindergarten Crayons shared. If you haven't seen them, go NOW! She is amazing!
    luvmykinders@gmail.com

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  18. MarlanaJuly 8, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I follow you!

    ✿Marlana
    Lil' Country Kindergarten

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  19. MarlanaJuly 8, 2011 at 5:35 AM

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  20. MarlanaJuly 8, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    My favorite recent find at Target was the pack of animal sounds cards from the dollar spot. I can't wait to use them for transitions!

    ✿Marlana
    Lil' Country Kindergarten

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  21. SarahJuly 8, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I'm your newest follower - glad to have found another teacher blogger ;)

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  22. SarahJuly 8, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I found little whiteboard strips at Target 2 days ago - with handwriting lines! I hope to use this for handwriting practice for my kindergartners :)

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  23. KristinJuly 8, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I am following you!

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  24. KristinJuly 8, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I have to say one of my favorite Target finds in the Dr. Seuss bags. I have purchased them the past few years for Seuss themed homework bags.

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  25. Amy CJuly 8, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I love Target! Right now at "my" Target all of the summer items in the dollar spot are half off. I got several packs of mini markers and push top pencils all for 50 cents each! I also found packs of letter stickers, those cute ocean themed throw rugs, and lots of buckets. All for half off!

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  26. Mrs. SaoudJuly 8, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I recently picked up 1/4 page white boards in the dollar spot. This will keep the kids on target with specific activity and leave less room to doodle.

    Cheryl
    Primary Graffiti

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  27. Lisa R.July 8, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I am a follower!!!!

    Lisa
    fsuteach81@yahoo.com

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  28. Lisa R.July 8, 2011 at 7:38 AM

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  29. Lisa R.July 8, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I just went to Target last night (for the 4th time this week :)lol) and found echo microphones in the party section for $1.00. I bought a few for my sight word centers for the students to use. I may also use these for when my students share their finished writings.

    Lisa
    fsuteach81@yahoo.com

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  30. KrystaJuly 8, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I follow you! acesomegirlx32@aol.com

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  31. YearntoLearnJuly 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I'm a follower

    Denise
    Yearn to Learn Blog

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  32. OlneyJuly 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I LOVE Target - its my (no so secret) obession...whenever I find anything cute and someone asks me where I got it - I just look at them and say "TARGET" of course. I'm patiently awaiting the teacher stuff in the dollar bins :)

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  33. YearntoLearnJuly 8, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love the small pocket charts I've gotten from Target


    Yearn to Learn Blog

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  34. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  35. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love the pocket charts from Target. I was also able to pick up some really cute stamps!

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  36. Becca RossJuly 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I'm also a kindergaten teacher. I write a kindergarten blog for the parents in my class, but I also have two others.

    You might like lovelaughterandliteracy.blogspot.com. My home blog (the most popular of my blogs) is becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com. Hope you'll stop by!

    I hope I win the target card and congratulations on 50 followers.

    Becca

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  37. Actually KristenJuly 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  38. Actually KristenJuly 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love anything and everything in the dollar spot. Target is such a dangerous place for a teacher!

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  39. KatieJuly 8, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I am a new follower.

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  40. KatieJuly 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I too like to find all the goodies at Target.I am new to the blogging world and so every time I see a project with Target finds ,I go get them, and then download the activities that go with them! Can't wait to try them out in my classroom! Thanks all you bloggers!

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  41. TessaJuly 8, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Thanks for following me everyone! I am loving all of the ideas I am getting from your Target finds!

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  42. ElisabethJuly 8, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I am following your blog! :)



    Elisabeth
    www.missdelk.blogspot.com

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  43. LisaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  44. MarlanaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I posted about your giveaway here http://lilcountrykindergarten.blogspot.com/2011/07/giveway-at-spotlight-on-kindergarten_08.html.

    ✿Marlana
    Lil' Country Kindergarten

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  45. LisaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I bought number stamps to use to stamp missing numbers in a 100 chart.

    http://secondgradebuddies.blogspot.com

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  46. ElisabethJuly 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I blogged about your giveaway! :)


    Elisabeth
    www.missdelk.blogspot.com

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  47. ElisabethJuly 8, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I love anything from Target! Especially if it comes from the Dollar Spot! :) I like the dry erase boards..those are good for centers. The stamps are also good! And I love all the storage containers!!


    Elisabeth
    www.missdelk.blogspot.com

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  48. Miss KindergartenJuly 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    WOOHOO Target!!!!!!!!! I follow you :)

    Hadar
    Miss Kindergarten

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  49. Miss KindergartenJuly 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Check out my new Target blog to see my latest Target find!

    Target Treasures

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  50. RoseJuly 8, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  51. RoseJuly 8, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  52. RoseJuly 8, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    At Target I found alphabet stamps, reading pointers, and alphabet foam stickers in the dollar bin.

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  53. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I recently just bought a shower curtain- yes I know a shower curtain.
    My students have to learn their PIN number by Dec, so I plan on putting a 10 key pad on one side. Using a Koosh ball the kids will throw one Koosh ball on each number. On the other side I plan on putting an ABC chart and then using the Koosh balls again, have the kids identify a letter.

    http://teachingmaketheworld.blogspot.com/

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  54. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I now follow you.

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  55. ShellyJuly 8, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What to write about??? The white boards, stickers, "smellies", cute containers, bags, . . .

    I'm in the same boat.

    Love Target!

    :) Shelly
    projectqn@tx.rr.com

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  56. ShellyJuly 8, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Also, I'm a new follower!

    Shelly
    projectqn@tx.rr.com

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  57. Mrs. WellsJuly 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I follow your blog!

    Mindy

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  58. Melissa C.July 8, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I am your latest follower! Follow me and check out my giveaway!! Life's a Teach!!

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  59. Melissa C.July 8, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I am your latest follower! Follow me and check out my giveaway!! Life's a Teach!!

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  60. BeckiJuly 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  61. BeckiJuly 9, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I use the plastic tubs from the dollar spot as center buckets. They are the perfect size -- not too big/not too small. And I love the colors!

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  62. Adam, Katie, Ava and SophieJuly 9, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I am a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I LOVE Target!!!

    Katie
    katiesspence@hotmail.com

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  63. Adam, Katie, Ava and SophieJuly 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I have bought the cutest pointers and caddies from the dollar spot. I am now on a mission to find these alphabet stamps I've been hearing about. Hopefully my Target will get them!! :)

    Katie
    katiesspence@hotmail.com

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  64. TaraJuly 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I follow you!!

    4th Grade Frolics

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  65. TaraJuly 9, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Oh my gosh....I'm at Target all the time anymore!!! My most recent purchase at the Dollar spot was 2 sets of chapter books and some ribbon to make some bookmarks:)


    4th Grade Frolics

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  66. TaraJuly 9, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Blogged about your giveaway (and your cute button) on my blog:)

    4th Grade Frolics

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  67. RachelJuly 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I follow you!

    Rachel
    Go Fourth! With Mrs. Owens

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  68. RachelJuly 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    My favorite Target find was last year and I found letter stamps for my word work station. My students didn't take care of them and I had to throw them away, but I'm hoping to find another set (or two or three!) this year and buy a nice container to put them in!

    Rachel
    Go Fourth! With Mrs. Owens

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  69. ChrissyJuly 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I follow you and I added you to my links list!

    ReadWriteSing

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  70. ChrissyJuly 9, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I found a tabletop mesh chart at Target. Yippee!

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  71. MarthaJuly 9, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I just found you blog...am a new follower!

    mpenn1010@gmail.com

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  72. MarthaJuly 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I found letter stamps, containers and a rug for my readers.


    mpenn1010@gmail.com

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  73. CindyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I follow your blog!! :o)

    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

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  74. CindyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I found the cute animal clocks at half off!! Cost me 50 cents each!! :o) Love me some Target Dollar Spot bargains!! They'll be used as individual centers - cards with the digital time printed on them, then they put the hands in the right position. I'll make up a recording sheet for them to use as well. PICK ME! :o)

    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

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  75. JodiJuly 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I am a new follower of your blog :)

    Today I found the adorable animal clocks for 75% off at my Target. I also snagged some books for .25 each!

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  76. Mrs. LazenbyJuly 9, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I now follow your blog!! :)

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  77. Mrs. LazenbyJuly 9, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I spent way too much money at Target the other day and only made it to the dollar bins! I was very excited to find the storage tote with 3 compartments. At my school teachers must give students toilet paper before entering the bathroom, it isn't in the stall. So this handy tote will carry toilet paper, sanitizer, and paper towels if needed! I'm totally excited! :) Is that weird?

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  78. weetyJuly 10, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I'm a new follower--I'm loving your blog!

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  79. SCTigerJuly 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I follow you now! I look forward to your posts!
    www.literacyminute.blogspot.com

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  80. kimberlyJuly 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I follow your blog and I love Target!

    Thanks,
    Kimberly

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  81. LainieJuly 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I just recently filled a cart with so many items from Target. I really liked the sentence strip sized boards so that groups could write with the carpet time.

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  82. AngieJuly 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Loving your blog!
    Angie
    3cookboys@gmail.com

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  83. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I follow your blog

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  84. Ms. Jackson's Teaching JourneyJuly 11, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I am following your blog!

    April
    april_jackson06@yahoo.com

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  85. Ms. Jackson's Teaching JourneyJuly 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I am in love with Target! I found some colorful bins that I plan to have homework turned into and a variety of papers throughout the day. I want to be as organized as I can!

    April
    april_jackson06@yahoo.com

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  86. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I follow your blog

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  87. LorenaJuly 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I follow your blog. :)

    Lorena
    Little Treasures

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  88. Rebecca RojasJuly 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I'm a new follower!

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  89. caycie.fieldsJuly 11, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I follow you! I recently went to Target & of course got swept into some school supply buying. I recently purchased Sharpies (2) for $1.00 & used a Target coupon that I got off of their website for a dollar off Sharpies, leaving me paying NOTHING for Sharpies! Who doesn't love a freebie?! I LOVE Target & can't wait for your giveaway!

    http://cbuffkin.blogspot.com/

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  90. MrsTullJuly 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I follow you!
    janettull@gmail.com

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  91. AlysonJuly 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I am a new follower to your blog! :)

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  92. AlysonJuly 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Our school theme next year is Dr. Suess.."Oh the places you'll go!" So of course when I saw anything Dr. Suess in the dollar spot at Target I snatched it up....notepads, bags, buttons! I'm just waiting for whatever else they come out with as school starting gets closer :)

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  93. KatieJuly 11, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I follow your blog!
    Once Upon A Teaching Blog

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  94. KatieJuly 11, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I heart Target! My last great find for my classroom was a storage unit. You can mix and match the plastic cubes and fabric drawers. It looks great in my library center.

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  95. MelanieJuly 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  96. Cindy LJuly 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I love Target! I just bought some Dr. Seuss bands and pencils for March 2. I am following your blog as well.

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    I do follow you now!
    Target.. I love their dollar bargains. I'm in need of some economical reading tubs and you know, stickers, rewards and anything that may go in my "take-home bags" for my kids at school.
    thank you :)

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    I follow you :)

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