Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Community Helpers Literacy Centers

I don't know how else to start this but, Oh. My. Goodness!  Our centers this week have been So. Much. Fun!  I was so excited to introduce them to my little kinder friends...I think these are the most fun centers we've done, and of course so much learning is happening all at the same time!  I'm posting our literacy centers tonight, and math centers will come later this week.  I will be posting my new Community Helpers unit tonight, but before you can even buy you can win it!  I will use random.org to pick 2 lucky friends to give this unit away to!  Contest ends tonight!  

ending sounds

we loved the sight word reflection game last week, that we did it again...with a different theme


Okay, so they have to get a trash ball un-wad it (is that a word?) and read the word to see if it's "trash" or "treasure"...how much fun is that?



We are chefs flippin' cookies to read sight words...

I thought this would be too easy for my kiddos, but it was challenging for a few of them...they had to really pay attention to the way letters are formed and where they sit on the line...great practice!

Okay, so ready, set, comment!  Maybe you will follow my blog while you are here!  
Happy Valentine's Day!

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118 comments:

  1. christineFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Hope I'm the winner...the unit looks awesome!
    kcahcrim@comcast.net

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  2. Ashley SandersonFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    this is absolutely adorable!! already a follower. come visit me!

    ashleysanderson1@hotmail.com

    flyinghighinfirst.blogspot.com

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  3. kimberskFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    I would love to win!!!

    Kim
    kimbersk@yahoo.com

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  4. mcdFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Would love to win this unit! Happy Valentine's Day!
    mcarlisle@cableone.net

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  5. KimFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Love all your units and so do my kiddos! This is on my wishlist now :)

    Kim
    kkish1110@gmail.com
    Growing Up Teaching

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  6. SheliaFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I would love to win this to use in my classroom! I'm a follower & love your ideas!

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  7. Connie JensenFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I love your units! We've been reviewing vowel sounds this week. My Kinders need more work with that medial sound.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Looks awesome! Of course I follow you and enjoy your posts!

    ❤Mrs. McKown
    Little Literacy Learners

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  9. VickieFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Love it! I have followed your blog for a while!
    Vickie
    Mrs. Plant's Press

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  10. pattywardFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    I have been waiting for this!!!!

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  11. SandraFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    I'm a follower and these centers look great!!! :)
    ❤ Sandra
    Sweet Times in First
    sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com

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  12. Sarah PlumFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I would LOVE to win! We're getting ready to start community helpers!

    Sarah
    sarahplumitallo@gmail.com

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  13. KarynFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I would LOVE this unit! The trash/treasure center is adorable! I have been a longtime follower and fan of your blog! :-)

    Kideducator@comcast.net

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  14. casperrodzFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Hi love all your work and have been a follower of yours even prior to your TPT store!!! You have awesome activities always, would love to own this one too. Keep up all the great work. I follow both your blog and store!!
    Gladys
    Casperrodz@aol.com

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  15. fsuamberFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Super cute! Already a follower!

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  16. KellyFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Hi--I'm already a follower and just LOVE everything you do!! Hope I get picked--I'd love to win!!

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  17. Heather SheltonFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I am a follower and love your units I have purchased! Hope I win!

    higgystyx@yahoo.com

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  18. LeslieFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Oh my!!! Know I'm going to spend some money!! I love how you are so creative with your centers! Everything I've ever used in my classroom that you've created has been wonderful! Love your work and your blog!!!
    Leslie
    ponderleslie@gmail.com

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  19. Krogers KindergartenFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Love them!!

    Daniellezipan@gmail.com

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  20. DebbieFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I really hope I win! I love all of your clever ideas!

    debinderry@gmail.com

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  21. megandwFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    OOOOHHHHH....it does look like fun!
    I love all of your ideas and TpT products and I'm sure this will be no exception!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    megandw@yahoo.com

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  22. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I am a follower and love your blog! You share so many wonderful center ideas! Thanks,

    Ann @
    http://mrsgreeneskindergartenkorner.blogspot.com/

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  23. Busy BeesFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Such wonderful ideas!! I am keeping my fingers crossed!
    Robynn
    BusyBees

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  24. RachelleFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    These are precious!!

    Rachelle
    Http://sweetkindergarten.blogspot.com
    Rachelle.Ruark@gmail.com

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  25. A. ReedFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Looks great! I love your work.
    Ashleybowlesreed@hotmail.com

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  26. SarabethFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    I'd love to win! Happy Valentines Day!

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  27. LeannFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:24 PM

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  28. KariFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I would love to win! These centers look great and would be perfect for my spring unit on community helpers.

    Kari
    Karianne1120@gmail.com

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  29. LsloukaFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Fingers crossed. I would love this bundle of cuteness!
    LsLouka@msn.com

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  30. ErinFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I'm hoping today is my lucky day! Thanks for being so generous. The units I have purchased from your TPT store are fantastic and I would love to be able to add another to my collection. :)

    Erin
    andeair@hotmail.com

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  31. Ms Brown's Busy BeesFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I love looking at your blog. I get so many ideas for my pre-k classroom. Thank you for all you share. debra sdbrown@sbcglobal.net

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  32. Adam, Katie, Ava and SophieFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Oh MY!!! I hope, I hope, I win this tonight. We are learning all about community helpers this week. I love all you do!!

    Katie
    katiesspence@hotmail.com

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  33. Mrs. Glennon's Beach BuddiesFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Love the great centers!! Where can we get these? Would love to win it!

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  34. Emily PerrettFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    these are SO SO SO cute! you are so creative! my class loves your centers!

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  35. Alessia AlbaneseFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Oh, this unit looks GREAT! Just in time...we are starting Community Helpers in a couple of weeks. *Crossing my fingers!*

    Ѽ Alessia
    Mrs. Albanese’s Kindergarten Class

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  36. "Spot"tacular KindergartenFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    This would be a great Vday gift!! Love all your ideas and hope that I'm a winner! Thanks for all you do!

    laurenljohnson11@gmail.com

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  37. AmeliaFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    This unit is wonderful! I just found your blog and love it!

    amelias.schaeffer@gmail.com

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  38. mcoop1125February 14, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Thanks for all the great ideas. I'd love to win this unit of fun! I've subscribed to your blog with my Google Reader so I don't miss a post. Thanks!

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  39. AmyFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    I love your centers! Thank you for sharing your hard work!

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  40. SarahFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    It looks like another great unit! I would love to win this!
    sarah.marcum@gmail.com

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  41. Miss Nguyen's ClassFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Im excited for this unit.

    sn.nguyen1(@gmail.com

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  42. BethFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! Your new centers look amazing! Happy Valentine's Day!
    dbtrout@hotmail.com

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  43. roden26@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    as always I LoVE LOVE LOVE all your things!!! this would be an awesome birthday gift today!! :O)
    Megan
    roden26@gmail.com

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  44. Chad PfeiferFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:13 PM

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  45. LindaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:15 PM

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  46. Barbara AnneFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    I was blessed to win your penguin unit! I'm thinking I won't get lucky again, but it's so nice of you to do these giveaways! mattandba@gmail.com

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  47. Lindsay February 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I love your blog...and would love to use this unit with my students too! The trash game looks like a BLAST! :)

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  48. AnaMarieFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    The centers look great. I would love to win this. I already follow your blog. lopezanamarie9@gmail.com

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  49. LindaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I would love to win this unit! I have been following your blog for about a year. I love,love,love your centers!

    lsslak@yahoo.com

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  50. Donna RichardsFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I would love to win your unit!! I use them every week! Thanks for your hard work and thanks for sharing!

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    OMG...would love to win this unit!!! They are wonderful! So hoping I win!!

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  52. AnaMarieFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    The centers look great. I would love to win this. I already follow your blog. lopezanamarie9@gmail.com

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  53. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    would REALLY love to have this!!!!!!! :)

    jcampbell@odysseycharterschool.net

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  54. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Your centers look amazing! too stinkin; cute!!

    I follow your blog!


    Rachel
    Ms. Rachel’s Room
    rgrimes1125@gmail.com

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  55. KathleenFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Julie, you are so creative! Love the reflective words and the trash or treasure! Too too fun!

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  56. AnaMarieFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    The centers look great. I would love to win this. I already follow your blog. lopezanamarie9@gmail.com

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  57. SmartyBearMomFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I love all of your center/ activity kits.
    I am a big fan.
    cgdsmiths@gmail.com
    Cindy

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  58. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    So so cute!! Especially the "trash or treasure" center - my kids would be all. over. that!! Fingers crossed!!

    Nicole52185@yahoo.com

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  59. Miss EvansFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Wonderful ideas for community helpers. You are very creative! I am a follower.

    Jodi
    junebutterfly78@yahoo.com

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  60. beachlieslFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Julie, how is it that EVERY time you post pictures of your centers that I immediately think "Wow, what a great idea??" I LOVE the mirrored sight words and the 'trash treasure' idea...great to use with recycling units!

    Always inspired,
    Liesl :)

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  61. Jenny G.February 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    You have such wonderful ideas. I am a follower and love all of your ideas/products!
    pjbs@charter.net

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  62. AmandaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Love the sight word reflection games!

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  63. KarlynnFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    These are great ideas! You are so creative. I love the trash or treasure idea!

    Karlynn
    Kar0318@yahoo.com

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  64. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Love all of your great ideas!

    Julie
    jstefonik@hotmail.com

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  65. HeatherFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all your centers and ideas!! Would love to win this one. :) Happy Valentine's Day!

    heathernnance@yahoo.com

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  66. ToniaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I would love to win your Community Helper literacy centers! I follow your blog and TPT store and have loved all your great ideas.
    You've inspired me to be a better teacher!
    Tonia
    Tvento1313@msn.com
    Mrsvento.blogspot

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  67. SarahFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Me me!! LOVE LOVE your stuff!! :D

    Sarah
    shetrick@gmail.com

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  68. HeatherFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    OMG I love it! I would love to get my hands on these centers. We are coming up on Community Helpers soon.

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  69. JennFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Love your blog! Been following for more than a year now! Hope I win!! :)

    Jenn

    Jenniferdiane88@gmail.com

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  70. Traci NissenFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    This is awesome! Would love it!

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  71. The Four on BoardFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Would love to win!!!!

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  72. AbenkeFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    This looks fantastic! Just what I need to freshen things up!

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  73. Taryn RyanFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I recently found your blog and am so glad I did! You have the neatest ideas....I want to be in your class! :) I am crossing my fingers that I might win this unit!

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  74. Tarra MackelsonFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I would love to win! I follow your blog regularly! The activities look great! Lots of fun!

    Tarra
    www.chalkboardchitchat.blogspot.com

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  75. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I love that unit! So so cute!

    Carlykh@comcast.net

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  76. Jaya MaharajhFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    I would love to get the community helper centers for my kindies! Thank you for all that you do!

    Check my new blog out I started just last week....you and others are my inspiration, thanks for putting those creative juices back into my veins

    Jaya

    http://kinderverse.blogspot.com/

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  77. Kim's BlogFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I think this unit is awesome and I can't wait to get it!

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  78. Michelle WintersFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    These look like so much fun!

    Michelle

    lmtowe@aol.com

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  79. Mrs. PhillipsFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I love your blog. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  80. KellyFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Love it! Just found your blog and I am glad that I did!

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  81. LynolaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    I follow your blog. Thanks for the great ideas. I like the trash vs. treasure center and the mirrors - is there a special font you use for that?

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    1. JulieFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:42 PM

      Hi, Lynola, you are a second winner...I need your e-mail asap so I won't have to pick another winner.... :)

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    2. LynolaFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      lvis@phoenixchristianschool.org

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  82. dahallFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    I am so glad I found you, your students are so lucky to have you as their awesome teacher.

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    1. JulieFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:12 PM

      You are one of the winners....can I get your e-mail address?

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  83. Mrs.FloresFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Love all of your ideas and TpT units!

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  84. Mrs. FedericoFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Hi,
    Thanks for the chance to win. Love all your ideas!

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  85. lauraFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    i have waited for a long time for this unit from you. when i first found your blog i remember emailing you about the centers.
    i am very happy it will be available! i will be buying it ....but i admit winning would be a great valentines present.;-)
    laura

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  86. DinaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    This looks incredible! I would LOVE to be a winner! As always, thanks for sharing your amazing work. :)

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  87. KrisFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    This looks so great and I would love to use this in my classroom. I love your units.
    Thanks
    Kris
    krissye@hotmail.com

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  88. AnjanetteFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Hoping that this is my Valentine.

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  89. BarbaraFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Fun, Fun, Fun.
    bharmor@hotmail.com

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  90. quiltdudeFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Your centres are always great, I have found many ways to use them here in the UK and the kids just adore being in charge of their own learning.

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  91. Mrs. MFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Love it!! I've done similar activities in my class such as your "what's up doc" sheet. It really helps my kids to remember rules about each letter. I hope I win!!!! :D

    Color Me Kinder
    msedana@gmail.com

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  92. SC Teacher 28February 15, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I love all of your units and this one would fit perfectly into my kindergarten classroom!

    Joni
    jegalford3406@gmail.com

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  93. MadeByMellenFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I love your blog! It's one of my new favorites!

    A question: how do you print the words backwards (mirror image) for your centers this week and last? Is there a way on the computer to do that?

    Thanks! :)
    Mary Ellen (misspachucki@gmail.com)

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    1. JulieFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:28 PM

      Hello! You can flip it in Word on the computer...it's not a font or anything. :) Thanks!

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  94. DeniseFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    We just bought a basal series and the neighborhood is our next theme. This would be great to supplement and help with center ideas. Thanks for all your creative ideas! penguinbecker@gmail.com

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  95. EricaFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Ilove the trash or treasure game!!! You are soooooooo creative and true blessing to all of us kinder teachers! Thank you.

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  96. Jill SloothaakFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I LOVE your units! This one looks fun!

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  97. txteachFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    This unit looks very fun!! Thanks for putting such cute and engaging packets together :)

    a3burney@Hotmail.com

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  98. RoseFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I love your blog and units. We have been using the Happy Hearts units and my students just love the activities. Can't wait to get this one.
    Rose

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  99. Miss B's Busy BeesFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I follow and love your blog!

    Ashley_b123@hotmail.com

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  100. CupcakeFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    How cute!!
    ❤Teri

    A Cupcake for the Teacher

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  101. Mrs MilesFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    WOW Julie! I just can't stop looking at your blog! I just love you simple cute ideas!

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  102. Mrs. CerundoloFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    I love your centers and look forward to seeing what creative idea will come next!! Thanks so much for taking so many pictures!

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  103. ZEYNEP ERDALFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    very nice activities. There are different activities mainly mine. You can visit the blog site to see our activities.

    http://birdunyazeynep.blogspot.com/

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  104. Jill ChristopherFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:07 PM

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  105. Jill ChristopherFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I always LOVE your units and so do my kids. They think they are so fun and can't wait for center time. I'm throwing my name in the pot in case the other winners do not provide their e-mail addresses. Thank you!!

    jlaschever@gmail.com

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  106. krazy4KFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    better late than never-i'll enter and hope to win.:) i follow your blog and love your ideas.thanks for all your hard work!

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  107. Michelle GriffoFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    These ideas are so creative!!!! I LOVE the idea of flipping the cookies to read the sight words! I am going to do this in my class :)

    Michelle
    Apples and ABC's

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  108. Pocketful of LittlesFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I love these centers! They are adorable

    Where can I find them! I just discovered your blog and now I am off to explore the rest of it. I just became your newest follower

    I would love for you to visit my blog and follow me too

    Ms. Patterson


    Pocket Full of Kinders

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  109. AnnaFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I saw your trash and treasure sight word game on Pinterest and loved the rest of the blog's ideas! We did very similar centers when we did Community Helpers in my classroom.
    For What's Up, Doc? maybe provide them with the letters printed with lines so there is more of a visual for the students. Use a font like Penmanship Print that provides the lines as the letters are typed.
    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing on your blog.

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  110. kristinFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Such CUTE and GREAT on-level and enrichment learning centers!!! Hope I win so I can share with my class!!!

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  111. Ms. AbrahamJuly 7, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Such fun center ideas......and easy to set up! Thanks for sharing.

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  112. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    I'm a little confused as to why it isn't for free to help other teachers or at least sell it for a small fee for the entire packet. Seems a bit unhelpful as you do not want us to re-create it on our own either.

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