Saturday, January 1, 2011

2011 New Classroom Ideas

Happy New Year! It is so hard to believe that it is the year 2011! I am looking forward to a happy and healthy year. I have worked most of the Christmas break organizing and getting ready for the remainder of the school year. I was very fortunate to be able to attend a Dr. Jean seminar http://drjean.org/ in December. Unfortunately, all those wonderful ideas had to just sit in my head because I was way to busy at school (and my second job and Christmas shopping and Christmas decorating, etc.) to implement any of the ideas. HOWEVER, I have worked so hard these last couple of weeks and I must admit, I am very excited about starting school. Let me share a few things with you that I am going to do. . . .

One of the challenges that I have faced this year is during my "Circle Time". I usually try to divide my large group sessions into two or even three separate times. This way the children (and I) don't have to sit still for too long. Even though it is only just a short time it seems like everyone wants to talk at once. Even though I enjoy the enthusiasm, some of my students are getting left out. I hopefully will solve this with an idea from Dr. Jean - my new microphone! Our new rule will be "you can only speak when you are holding the microphone" and of course everyone will get an opportunity to speak. By the way, the microphone was made with left over wrapping paper (that's the blue part) wrapped around a paper towel tube. (note: my husband suggested that I stuff the paper towel tube to keep it from collapsing. Great idea! I used old plastic grocery sacks.) The top is an old plastic Christmas ball that was on it's way to the garbage, covered in aluminum foil. The entire base was wrapped in clear packing tape to keep in from falling apart. This cost almost nothing!

My next dilemma has been walking from our classroom down the hall. It seems a have one or two that love running and yelling! My solution . . . .

The front of the bottle.


The back!

Mrs. Karen's "Quiet Spray"! It is an old spray bottle (completely cleaned and dried out!). There is nothing in the bottle but it does make a little "squirt" sound when you pull the spray trigger. Everyone will get a squirt of "Quiet Spray" as we walk down the hallway.


The next little item I decided to try is "Brain Sprinkles"! I borrowed this from Dr. Jean. It is an old coffee creamer bottle with the label removed. First I filled the bottle with about two tablespoons of rice. Then I put a piece of plastic wrap under the lid and glued the lid with my handy-dandy E-6000 glue. (If you don't have this glue - go get some!!! It will glue anything together.) The plastic wrap allows me to actually open the lid. Everyone will get a little sprinkle before our "Circle Time" begins! Very low tech, but I am hoping it will be effective!


The last thing (for today) is another new game. Does this look familiar??? It's the little lid that comes off the top of baby wipes! I asked my fellow teachers to save them for me. I laid 15 of them on a piece of poster board and wrote our numbers on the top.
On the inside there are coordinating "dots"! I believe this will be a fun way to help my students count and review our numbers.


Again, this is virtually free and very, very low-tech!

Thanks for checking in with me. See you soon!

290 comments:

  1. I LOVE LOVE the Quiet Spray & Brain Sprinkles!! I just may have to get those for my home ;)

    Thank you for participating in my first blog hop today! ( http://lotsoffunwithmyfamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/trying-to-blog-hoplets-see-how-this.html ) I had actually saw that post previously on a Teach Preschool FB post just before Christmas and thought it was really cute.
    ~Happy New Year!~
    Your newest follower,
    Tish from LotsoffunwithmyFaMiLy.blogspot.com

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    1. The quiet spray works on my 3 Chihuahuas. :)

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    2. I love all these ideas. Could you please share the quiet spray printable? dinkiekeith@yahoo.com

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    4. I would love the quiet spray printable as well, please! What a great idea! :)

      lilbitt4au@gmail.com

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    5. I would love the quiet spray printable. It looks awesome!
      ranneym@gmail.com

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  2. Great ideas! My mind is spinning with ways to use baby wipe lids.

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  3. Great ideas! I've used the microphone and found it to work, hope you do to. Think I'll be finding fun uses for the "Quiet Spray" and "Brain Sprinkles". The possibilities are endless.
    You're now in my personal reader and I'll be adding a link to your blog on my blog's (countryfun.edublogs.org) blogroll.

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  4. Could you share your copy of the quiet spray girl?
    Thanks for sharing cute ideas.
    Martha-Carol
    mcarpenter@scsk12.org

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  5. The quiet spray is hilarious. I'm totally doing that. Thanks for sharing...I'm a new follower! :)

    Little Miss Glamour Goes to Kindergarten

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  6. I LOVE this idea!! Would you be willing to share your quiet spray cute printable?? Thanks!!

    Ali
    alischepis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. These are such GREAT ideas! Love them!

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  8. I love the ideas of re-using items I already have:) Super Cute Ideas!

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  9. As much as I love the quiet spray, it reminds me of when I have to spray my dog to calm him down. So, as a parent I would not like my child to be sprayed.

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    1. I don't think there is anything in the bottle...however I may put water in it for my kids at home, they are starting to go through a screaming phase.

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    2. If you read it,says nothing in the bottle.

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    3. Yes it says "even though theres nothing in it you can 'HEAR' air when you spray". The point is that they should be quiet enough to hear it. Great Idea!

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  10. OH MY GOODNESS, IT DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING IN IT! It is must air! The children AND the parents in my classroom love this.

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  11. I would also love a copy of your Quiet Spray printable if available.

    slabelle@zion6.org

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  12. @Susie, I e-mailed it to you this morning. Let me know if you don't get it.

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  13. I use to have a bottle of body spray that I would spritz over my little nappers. It was called sweet dream spray. As long as you got a spritz you could drift off with a guarantee that you would have sweet dreams. It helped with the odor of little sweaty bodies in off the playground and the kids really enjoyed and believed that it worked.

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    1. Love this multipurpose Idea! A keeper for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful ideas. Could I too get a copy of the printable for the quiet spray. jbrock1200@ac.edu THANKS!

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  15. Oh my goodness! I love your ideas! I'm a fanatic for reusing materials in the classroom. I have created a new blog for teachers to link up their great, green ideas, and I would love for you to link up this post or give me permission to here.

    Thanks a bunch!
    Your Green Classroom

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  16. Thanks so much for posting! This is an amazing post! I'mm be sure to post on facebook! Thank you!

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  17. Your site is fabulous! Thanks for getting my creative juices flowing! You are amazing.

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  18. I LOVE ALL OF IT! Could you please send me quiet spray label? THANKS! cmriera@hotmail.com

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  19. Thanks so much for sharing. These are very, very cool and so useful.

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  20. Love these ideas will use these. Have tryed serveral thing to get quite time with my twin grandboys. The spray might help. Can u please me a copy of the label to nanny672@gmail.com.thanks. Linda Allen

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  21. I would LOVE a copy of the label as well. You should start charging for it, after you send it to me of course... LOL
    Thanks!
    teresa.webb96@gmail.com

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  22. I love your ideas! Very creative and fun...Can you please send a copy of the label to chrystynebugaren@yahoo.com.

    Thanks,
    Chrystyne

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  23. I love your site!!
    I have been a teacher for many years but am new to preschool and now work with classes of 3 year olds and love it! Would you please send me a copy of your label on the quiet spray as well? Thanks so much!

    fireflies123@yahoo.oom

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  24. LOVE your ideas... thanks so much for sharing!! Could you please send me a copy of your quiet spray label? It's adorable! :)

    lwicklin@gmail.com

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  25. I just LOVE this idea!! It is soooo cute!!! Could you please send me a copy of the quiet spray label!! Thank you so so much!!! You have wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing them!!

    ashley_abelson@hotmail.com

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  26. Adorable!Please send label for quiet spray. It might just work on my second graders.Thanks
    mjseymour9574@yahoo.com

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  27. how did you secure the wipe tops on the poster board?? do they hold up well after the children have opened and closed them??
    You have great ideas!!! Thanks for sharing

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  28. Thanks for the comment! I used good 'ole E-6000 glue. It is very inexpensive and really holds up well. As a matter of fact, the poster board looks a little rough but the wipe tops are still in place.

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  29. I would also love a quiet spray label if you are sharing! Can't wait until my coffee creamer is gone so I can make the brain sprinkles. bbsgsoto@yahoo.com. Thanks

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  30. Love your ideas. I would like the label for Quiet Spray and/or brain sprinkles. Thanks!

    huffman.ruth@gmail.com

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  31. Could I please also get the label? I love it!!
    Thanks!
    charbrad8@aol.com

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  32. It looks like you are sending out quiet spray labels still. Could I please have one? Thanks!
    wells_colin@hotmail.com

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  33. Omg. I would absolutely looooove a copy of the silent spray label! I love the idea and would love to incorporate it into my classroom! Kakioutt@hotmail.com. thank u so very much!

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  34. GOD bless you, thank you for sharing your great and lovely ideas with all of us.
    Could I please also get a copy of the labels? Thanks much!
    ivovan@sbcglobal.net

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  35. ciao. sono italiana e non scrivo inglese così uso il traduttore per segurti. mi piacciono le tue idee
    Claudia

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  36. Wonderful ideas!! Thanks for sharing. Could you please send me the quiet spray labels? Thank you! :)
    2lucki@cogeco.ca

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  37. I, too, love these great idea and would also love a copy of the quiet spray labels.

    Please e-mail to Wendyz930@aol.com

    Thanks a Ton!

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  38. I would love the quiet spray label to make for my sister. She teaches 5th grade and they REALLY need it! Might be too late! LOL LOVE your ideas! Thanks
    Please email to clee2473@tampabay.rr.com

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  39. Love your ideas!!! Could you please send me your Quiet Spray label pictures? Thanks!
    kspeed1@live.com

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  40. Could you send me a copy of your Quiet Spray labels? Thanks! How cute!
    sdbalm@charter.net

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  41. I love the quiet spray...I teach kindergarten and would love to try it...could you send me a copy of the quiet spray labels?
    mytello23@gmail.com

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  42. I can't wait to use the microphone and the spray. Could you please send me a copy of the Quiet Spray labels? Thank you.
    iluvmybear77@yahoo.com

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  43. Great and innovative ideas! Thank you for sharing.

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  44. Great Ideas! I will definitely be using them this year!! If you don't mind I also would like a copy of the quiet spray if you are sharing :) Thanks!
    redsoxgirl531@hotmail.com

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  45. Mrs. Karen,
    I have marked you website in my favorites and will be checking in often. You have several GREAT ideas. I plan to use several ideas in my own classroom. Thank you for all the great ideas and sharing!

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  46. Wow, you have such good ideas! Love the quiet spray! Could I please have a copy of the quiet spray label too? Thanks

    Renee_wwjd@yahoo.com

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  47. I would also love a copy of the quiet spray label :)

    PritchardA@shelbyville.k12.il.us

    Thanks!

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  48. Well, add me to the list! Please send me a copy of the "quiet spray" label when you have time. I LOVE your blog! Thanks for all of the great ideas!

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    1. Jill, please send me you complete e-mail and I will be happy to send you a copy.

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    2. Please send me a label too
      im going crazy making one.
      my id- jamil_sana@hotmail.com
      thank you so much

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  49. If you're still sharing, I would love to have a copy of the "quiet spray" label vrichardson@russell.k12.va.us

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  50. I love this idea as well! could you please send me a copy of the "quiet spray" label? thank you! aliciarhyne@att.net

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  51. Love it! Can you send me a copy of both the quiet spray and brain sprinkle! Thanks so much!! Meg tigger2418@hotmail.com

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  52. I love your ideas!!! Can you please send me a copy of the quiet spray label? Thank you!!!! Keep up the great ideas :)

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    1. Ugh, oh yeah - my email address is ginnabeach@yahoo.com

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    2. I love your quiet spray! Could you email a copy to me also? dlfrank2002@gmail.com thanks for your awesome ideas!

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  53. I love your quiet spray..I start pre planning tomorrow and will definitely be making this!! Can you please send me a copy of the label? My email address is meagan22@charter.net. Thanks so much!!

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  54. Please send me a copy of the quiet spray and brain sprinkles labels. Thanks love your site-- barbiewalker72@yahoo.com

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  55. Please send me a copy of the quiet spray and brain sprinkles labels. I love these ideas and can't wait to see they kid's reactions to them. I love your ideas! Thanks!! marsha_kiser@yahoo.com

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  56. Holy Cuteness! If you are still sharing I would love a copy of the quiet spray template. Much appreciated.
    aniicibella@yahoo.com

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  57. Could I also get teh quiet spray template? LOVE THIS Blog!
    kristah_baker@yahoo.com

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  58. I went to a dr Jean workshop years ago and loved it! I've used brain sprinkles ever since!!! Love the idea of quiet spray! Could you send me the label? Thanks so much!!!! kerry-73@hotmail.com

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  59. So sorry to add to your workload...and if it wasn't so adorable I wouldn't...but I sure would love a copy of your quiet spray and brain sprinkle labels. Thank you SO much!!! Bbrazel@yahoo.com

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  60. Love your blog....you have the cutest ideas! I would love a copy of your quiet spray template. Janelle.Priester@yahoo.com
    Thanks!

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  61. I love your "Quiet Spray" labels. I am sure you are tired of sending copies of it but....I would also love a copy of it for my kindergarten children. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Shari cookfamily_1@charter.net

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  62. me too please for the label! I love this idea!
    kimberlybelverio@comcast.net
    thanks for sharing :}

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    1. Kimberly, I am out of town and cannot get to my files. I will e-mail you the .jpg on Thursday.

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  63. Hi, I hate to ask but would you send me the quiet spray label? hnease@yahoo.com =)

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    1. No problem! I should be home tomorrow and I will e-mail it to you! - Karen

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  64. Love it!! Could I get a copy of the quiet spray label? Thanks! dakkh1@sbcglobal.net

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  65. Love,love,love the quiet spray idea!! Could I also get a copy of the quiet spray labels? Please email to williamson08@centurytel.net

    Thanks bunches!!
    Lisa Williamson

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  66. I love your quiet spray - what a stroke of genius. If its not too much trouble I would love a copy of the label so that I can try it out with my class,

    My email is:
    lynseyclare@btinternet.com

    Thank you so much!

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    1. No trouble at all! I am out of town and away from my files. I will e-mail you the file on Thursday.

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  67. Are you spending all of your time sending labels? Love your ideas I would love copies too! Peggibaker50@aol.com

    Thank you for sharing!

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    1. I'll be happy too! I am out of town and away from my files. I will e-mail you the file on Thursday.

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  68. Hi!

    Love you site. Great stuff! I too love the quiet spray!! I teach 3 yr. olds at a Christian school and we start back on the 22nd. May I please have a copy of the labels?

    cyfont@att.net

    Be blessed!
    Cindy

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    1. We start on the 20th! I am out of town and away from my files. I will e-mail you the file on Thursday.

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  69. I love the quite spray could I please have a copy of it.

    superchunk@bellsouth.net

    Thanks,
    Josephine

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  70. Love the ideas. Could I please have a copy of the labels
    crb822@yahoo.com
    Thanks,
    Courtney

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  71. Wonderful Ideas! May I also get a copy of the labels?
    gillis.amanda@gmail.com
    Thanks!
    ~Amanda

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  72. Do you think Quiet Spray would work on 8 year-olds or would you recommend it for younger ones?! I teach Year 4 (don't know what grade that is in US) and having 22 girls can get very noisy and chatty at times!
    If you could send me the label that would be amazing!
    jodie.rowell87@gmail.com

    Thanks :)

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  73. Could I please have a copy of your Quiet Spray labels and brain sprinkles label? So clever!! Love it. My email is luvstotravel101@yahoo.com

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  74. LOVE your ideas... thanks so much for sharing!! Could you please send me a copy of your quiet spray label? cosorno@hotmail.com
    Carol

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  75. Thank you for your ideas! Could you possibly send me your labels.....it is much appreciated.

    Kris
    khemstetter@kent.k12.md.us

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  76. Love your ideas! Could I also have a copy of your labels. THANK YOU in advance.

    Darlene
    dwharton@asd5.org

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  77. Thank you for sharing! So cute and such great ideas! :)
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

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  78. Could I also get a copy of the quiet spray label. Such a cute idea! ebbi692@aol.com
    Thanks for sharing!
    Heidi

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  79. I love your ideas! Could you please send a copy of the quiet spray template? I'd appreciate it! Thank you! mbuatt@acadia.k12.la.us

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  80. Your ideas are genius! Please send me the files for the labels for the "sprinkles" and "spray". I would love to share these with a couple of friends of mine with younger students. My email is lynda@double-deuce.net. Thanks so very much!

    Lynda

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  81. "Spinkles" and "quiet spray" fabulous ideas! May I have a copy of these files sent to my e-mail? Such quick and easy as well as fun ideas!!! Thanks! My email is pvvillarreal@msn.com and I'd like to share with my colleagues at georgina.ramirez@harlandale.net

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  82. Love the "sprinkles" and "quiet spray"! Such quirky ideas! Would you kindly email me a copy of the labels? Thanks so much! tina.mahler@comcast.net

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  83. Love it! I would love a copy of the Quiet Spray label if you don't mind sharing. My email is: coriepoling@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  84. I love your quiet spray. I needed this little bottle last year. I would love to have the pictures to make a bottle if it is possible.

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  85. can you send me a copy of the printable for the spray please please please?!?! im a student teacher and having a heck of a time controlling the kids and getting their attention! this would be so helpful! jgratz@lec.edu

    thank you!

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  86. Love these ideas! Would you please send me a copy of the Quiet Spray Labels? My kindergartners would love this!!! Thanks. Email- billingsleys2@k12tn.net

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  87. LOVE love these ideas! I would love a copy of the quiet spray labels/pictures (the little girl is too cute!) too if possible. My e-mail is kbr345@yahoo.com. Thank-you, you have a new follower! :-)

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  88. Love, love, love your ideas! I know you have heard that so many times, but they are really brilliant, and I'll sure be checking your site for more. May I please have a copy of the quiet spray labels, I'm working only microphone right now. So excited!! My e-mail is sthenimlala@me.com
    Thank you!

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  89. AWESOME!! Just borrowed an empty creamer container from my friends trash can this morning. I will be making the brain sprinkles for my daughters class. I am the volunteer mom that loves to bring all the pinterest ideas to life. I would love the quiet spray labels too. Thanks for posting just great ideas. My email is cawhat@yahoo.com

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  90. I love your ideas! Thank you for sharing. Could you send a copy of your Quiet Spray Labels/Brain Sprinkles? Thank you so much mprogar@saintadalbert.org

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  91. I just bumped into your lovely ides! I am a curriculum consultant for preschool teachers and I will hold a workshop for classroom management shortly, can you e mail me your labels please? Hamdiazza@gmail.com
    Thanks

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  92. Hello to you from Perkins and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired,

    Together we sponsor Paths to Literacy, a curriculum support and resource clearinghouse for children with visual impairments, and the teams who teach them.

    I was interested in your Pinterest post on using baby-wipe lids as "answer covers" and wondered if you would be interested in sharing it on our website as well. (http://mrskarensclass.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-new-classroom-ideas.html) It would be interesting to have a teacher describe ways you have used this strategy, and how it might be used as a motor skill tool for kids with physical/sensory disabilities as well.

    At your convenience, take a look at our submissions page, and consider whether you would like to contribute this strategy or others. Let me know if you have any questions. I am glad to get you involved. You can contact me through info@pathstoliteracy.org attn: Robin

    We offer continuing education credits in exchange for your contribution. You can learn more about that here:
    http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/applying-continuing-education-credit

    Thanks for your interest - Robin

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    1. If you could send me a copy of your label on your quiet spray, I would appreciate it. chippbabe@aol.com

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  93. I also would love the quiet spray lable. Please and thank you!!
    Cristony1@cox.net

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  94. Oh, I'm so excited that I found your blog. So many Awesome Idea's. I would love it if you could send me your Cute Quiet Spray Printables. Thanks! Going to tell others about your blog. :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  95. Such wonderful ideas! I, too, would love to have the Quiet Spray printables, if you are still sending them. Thank you so much. The address is grovedej@aol.com

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  96. Bet you can take a 3 oz. container of Quiet Spray on the airplane to keep folks from talking loudly when you want some peace and quiet!

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  97. Could I have the Quiet Spray label please? My e-mail is Shelbygrace7@gmail.com

    Thanks so much!

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  98. I love the quiet spray and brain sprinkles idea! I LOVE the "Oh this person isn't ready to get their name pulled, let me try again." addition! I have a bunch on techniques I use to settle students down posted here: http://eslcarissa.blogspot.mx/2013/04/10-classroom-management-techniques.html

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  99. I did the quiet spray in my classroom and it was a big success. I will so be using it again next year.

    I also did a take on the brain sprinkles. I did a water bottle with rice and glitter on the inside and then taped the top and put a pop top lid on. It worked wonderfully. It is amazing what a little bit of imagination can do for a child. Thank you so much for the ideas.

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  100. I LOVE the quiet spray idea! Ingenious! Could you share with me your label? beth.martin@mindspring.com. Thank you!

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    1. Beth, you have a spam filter on your email. The "Quiet Spray" email was returned to me.

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  101. Thats very good . i think this information really help me . Thanks.

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  102. I am impressed your blog because your blog words is very impressiveness Many thanks a lot for sharing this Information.

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  103. Your ideas for "crowd control" are quite clever. I would love a copy of the quiet spray label.
    sglowry2@gmail.com
    Thank you so much!

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  104. I'm out of town until Thursday, but I will email it to you as soon as I return!

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  105. I love your blog!!! Can I also please have the printable for the quiet spray? Thank you for your time:0)
    hookeastveld@aol.com

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  106. You should put your printable on TPT sounds like..

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  107. I would love to have the quiet spray label too! Very cute!! Thanks for sharing! becky317@zoominternet.net

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  108. I would also love to have the Quiet Spray label. Please email it to HLMauldin@fcps.edu! I would appreciate it! I love all these good ideas posted, and am excited to try these this year!

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  109. Could I please get a copy of the quiet spray label? So cute! jeff6990@sbcglobal.net Thanks!

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  110. I need to make a welcome poster to put on front door of our my parents day out class room for 3 yrs olds. i have 10 children, could you give me an idea how to decorate it?

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    1. I have a big sign outside my classroom door. It is very simple, it says "Mrs. Karen's Class" All around it is a border of children's faces. You could take pictures of your class and use them as the border. And don't forget their names! Everyone loves to start matching the names of their friends to their pictures. I hope this helps!

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  111. In Az the spray bottle is so getting filled with water. We can have two, one for summer and one for winter. lol--- I also would love the label.

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    2. I'm in Alabama, we could use the water too! :) The label is on the way!

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  112. Hello! Greetings from MD! Love your ideas! Could you please send me the quiet spray and brain sprinkles labels? Thanks for sharing your creativity! My email is mkea2007@aol.com. Thanks a bunch!

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  113. Love your ideas!! Could you please send me a copy of your quiet spray and brain sprinkle labels please? Send to kkdaycare98@gmail.com. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

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  114. I would love the labels also
    fourfurs@yahoo.com

    Thank you!

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    1. I would love a copy as well, please!
      Thank you!
      brittney.martin@glasgow.kyschools.us

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  115. Love your ideas!! Could you please send me a copy of your quiet spray and brain sprinkle labels as well, thank you marigoldie04@yahoo.co.uk

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  116. I love all of your ideas! I teach preschool, and would love to have a copy of your quiet spray.
    Thanks so much!
    brittney.martin@glasgow.kyschools.us

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  117. Would love the quiet spray label! My email is stigerm@district87.org. Super chatty group this year! Also love the diaper wipe idea-- I have similar lids I just knew i would find a purpose for! Thanks for the idea!

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  118. These are great ideas!!! It is my first year teaching Pre-K and Nursery. Any suggestions? Can you please send me the Quiet Spray and Brain Sprinkles template? nydiat1977@hotmail.com

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  119. Would love a copy. Thank you!
    Nicole
    nbivona@dtsk8.org

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  120. I teach Kindergarten and I cannot get my kiddos to BE QUIET! Could I please have a copy of your quiet spray template? Thanks so much in advance! You have lots of great ideas! My email is tmdibello@gmail.com

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  121. I love your ideas could I please have the quiet spray template...mcgonigaljl@gmail.com...thank you

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  122. I teach a Kindergarten religion class. I would love the quiet spray template. Your ideas are awesome. My email address is mamart1_2000@yahoo.com. thank you for sharing your ideas!

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  123. Love your blog and as a room mom/full time volunteer, I would love to have a copy of the quiet spray printable! Our teacher has 26 kids....1st grade..and no assistant! She is amazing but has her hands full with about 3 of them and I would love to give her this ;) Email is TabithaBHarris@gmail.com

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  124. Love it all! I teach preschool and would love to have copies of the brain sprinkles and quiet spray, please. Thanks so much!
    adenmar22@gmail.com

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  125. Hi, Mrs. Karen! I love following you by email! Could you please send me the quiet spray and brain sprinkles labels? I can't wait to try these ideas in my preschool classroom!Thanks for sharing your creative genius! My name is Keven Cockrell and my email is keven1@bellsouth.net. Thanks a ton!

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  126. Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful ideas. Could I too get a copy of the printable for the quiet spray and the brain sprinkles. jmonitejeda@yahoo,com THANKS!

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  127. wrote my email wrong., its monitejeda@yahoo.com,
    sorry

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  128. Could you please send me the printable for Quiet Spray and Brain Sprinkles? Thanks! nancy@triplerpranch.net

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    1. Nancy, I tried twice to send you the label but the email bounces back to me.

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  129. Mrs. Karen, I'm sorry I typed the wrong email address. The correct one is: nancy@triplepranch.net. Thanks!

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  130. Can I also have the label for the quiet spray? I would love to try it. k.cokken@verizon.net Thank you so much, Cathy

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  131. You sound like a great teacher! Can I still request a copy of the quiet spray label? I was thinking about using it for my own children! Lol. My email is coffeeandbooks@aol.com

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    1. Absolutely! I am out of town (SPRING BREAK!) but I will email your copy as soon as I get home.

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    2. I have emailed you the Quiet Spray label. You may need to check your SPAM folder.

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  132. I love it! Can i please have a copy of the spray label? pretty please :) mkq1982@gmail.com

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  134. I teach 3-5 year olds at my church and love your ideas! very creative. Can you please send me your quiet spray label? krazykatsrmine@yahoo.com
    THANKS!!!

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  135. I love your quiet label, coffee cream label and the baby wipe containers you used with numbers. Please send me a copy of your quiet label spray and coffee cream label. Thanks a lot!: my email address is anaele@aol.com

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  136. C a n you send me the quiet spray labels please. I love your ideas. Send to m.hopkinson1@gmail.com

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  137. Mrs. Karen, I love these creative ideas. My favorites are the microphone and quiet spray. If you are still sharing the label, may I have a copy sent to candace.smith880610@gmail.com? Thank you so much! This week be my first complete year teaching and I'm trying to gear up!!

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  138. Hi, I'm newly qualified and about to start my first teaching post. Your ideas are great and I would love a copy of your quiet labels as I think it will come in very handy! It's angelaframe39@hotmail.com. Thank you!

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  139. I would love the Quiet Spray labels please! Thank you!

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  140. can you email me the template for the quiet spray? jlcombs@windstream.net

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  141. I would love the quiet spray label. Please send to Princesss91@hotmail.com. I greatly appreciate it. I am also going to have to find this glue. :)

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  142. Could I also get the Quiet spray label? klaporte@usd346.org
    THANKS!

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