Saturday, February 9, 2013

250 Followers Everyone Wins Giveaway!

Stacia and I sooooooo appreciate all of our wonderful followers!!  We have reached 250, which astounds me!

As a thank you- I wanted to give show you something I've been working on for about a week now.  






PLUS there are sheets where there are four posters to a page in case you want to have students put them in their math notebooks (which is what we are going to do!)

We have been working on exemplars (does everyone call word problems that??).  This past week they had a  problem similar to this:  Fourth grade is going on a field trip.  There are 187 students, 6 teachers, and 14 parents going.  If 45 people can fit on a bus, how many buses will they need?  

So, you and I would add all the people going, divide that by 45, get a remainder of 27.  We'd realize that we can't leave 27 behind so we'd need 5 buses.  Done (except the part where we write and explain how we solved, which is the whole purpose of exemplars).

So....most of my students....

DREW A PICTURE!  

No lie.

Drew all 207 people getting on 5 buses.

Really???  That's the best strategy???  

No.  

I have failed them.  

But now I have my superheroes done and next week, we are gonna attack some problem solving like MATH SUPERHEROES!!  (can you hear the theme to Rocky playing in your head, or is that just me?)

Obviously I have learned that we need to review different ways to solve problems and when some strategies work better than others and I think this is the perfect way to roll this out.

So, yes, I made you read all of that before I told you how YOU can get the posters for yourself (I'm so mean!!)  ;O)

This giveaway ends Sunday, Feb. 10th at midnight Pacific time.  I will email these out in a zip file to everyone Monday.

Rules of the Giveaway:
1)  You must be a follower, since this is a giveaway for our cuties that read our blog.
2)  Please pin these posters on Pinterest and leave the URL in the comments.
3)  Most importantly- LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS so I can send them to you!

That's it!!  We SO appreciate you for following our little blog!!  

What do you think about the posters?  How do you teach problem solving?  
*Amanda*

PS- They did get the right answer, which is great, but hopefully they'll see they could have gotten to it in a different way!

53 comments:

  1. Congrats on 250 followers!! =) And oh my goodness, I could totally use these posters!! My kids are working on word problems right now and it is soo tough for them.. these would be a great guide!! Thank you so much for such a great giveaway!!

    Here is my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/56928382761915587/

    Ashley
    miss.ashley815@gmail.com
    The Resource Room Teacher

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  2. Congratulations on 250 followers (and growing). I love the posters - I really like the idea of math superheros. This is a fantastic resource. Here is my pin:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/212935888603762982/

    amgooding@rogers.com
    Looking From Third to Fourth

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  3. Congrats!! That is so awesome!!
    Here is my pin!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/159948224237804675/
    I love the superhero idea- kids will love it too! Problem solving can be so hard for my kiddies! I just love your blog! :)

    Katie
    Smiles from 2nd Grade

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  4. What a generous giveaway! Division problem-solving makes me want to beat my head against a wall. It is so frustrating to watch them choose a inefficient method! Ugh. Anyway, I pinned it here:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/218846863114621591/

    Thanks!
    Diane
    Fifth in the Middle
    dlzillman@yahoo.com

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  5. Wow! Congratulations! I am a follower and I love your packets! Here is my pin:

    Pinterest.com/pin/145944844146653507/

    rmariemuniz@hotmail.com

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  6. Love this! I am a new follower! Here's my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/202380576977157022/

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Lisa
    lnguyen2002@hotmail.com

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  7. Wow, that is sooo exciting!!! Congratulations! :) You both must be thrilled and proud of all that you have accomplished! Keep up the great work and I look forward to reading more!

    Caralee
    Confessions of a Teachanista
    confessionsteachanista@gmail.com

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  8. Opps..I forgot to leave my pin URL!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/263601384411781174/

    Caralee

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  9. Congratulations!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/146155950379190420/

    Sarah
    smbhankinson@gmail.com
    Learning is for Superstars
    My TPT Store
    Pinterest
    LIFS Facebook Page

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  10. Congrats!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/98657048059197843/

    Jill
    heytoots28@yahoo.com

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  11. What a smart idea! I've pinned here: http://pinterest.com/pin/19492210859416426/

    Thanks so much for sharing! pitnerm107@gmail.com
    Mary at Pitner's Potpourri
    Pitner's Potpourri Shop on Teachers Notebook
    Pitner's Potpourri Shop on Teachers Pay Teachers

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  12. LOVE them!!! I pinned them here: http://pinterest.com/pin/237142736600731055/
    You are awesome, friends:)
    ~Holly
    Fourth Grade Flipper

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  13. Such an awesome giveaway! Here's where I pinned... http://pinterest.com/pin/61291244900791534/
    Thanks for sharing!
    laura_schumacher@yahoo.com

    Laura
    Enchanting Elementary

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  14. Congratulations! These look wonderful. Here's my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/191051209164518778/ & my e-mail is: dbednarsk@yahoo.com
    Thank you so much!

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  15. Wonderful! I'm already a follower...Here's the pin:http://pinterest.com/pin/5911043233258352/
    & my email is 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com

    THANKS!! wendy

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  16. These are PERFECT for me right now! I'm working with 5th graders to help prepare them for the state test and these are the strategies we're using with problem solving.

    I pinned it here: http://pinterest.com/pin/80994493270553478/

    And of course I follow your cutie blog!

    Bren P.
    The.Teacher.Diaries.K4@gmail.com

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  17. These are adorable and so useful! Thanks much for sharing! I pinned http://pinterest.com/gcconiglio/math-magic/
    Of course I follow you! :-)
    ginacteach@gmail.com
    Gina
    Beach Sand and Lesson Plans

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  18. http://pinterest.com/pin/177047829073111749/

    These are awesome! I also have Super Hero Math things in my stores - the kids love it! :)
    Congrats on 250!

    Emily
    ilovemyclassroom@ymail.com

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  19. Congrats on 250! These posters are WONDERFUL! Thanks for the freebie :) I'm a follower and I pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/458100593316540692/

    Thank You
    Julie
    juliefabritius@yahoo.com

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  20. You know these are good when you convinced me to join pinterest! I am a bit new to 21st century tools, so this is a big step for me!

    Here is my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/442126888388268527/

    Oh, and my students would have spent their time drawing the buses in full detail...so we really need these!

    tokyoshoes (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  21. OMG!! I love these. They are super cute and I can't wait to use them!!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/158611218098950105/

    THANKS SO MUCH!

    Ciera
    adventuresofroom129.blogspot.com
    harristeacher09@gmail.com

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  22. They are just adorable!!!! Love them! Would love to get these for sure!!!!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/134967320054803194/

    Amanda Bryant
    atraveledteacher.blogspot.com
    goffa_132000@yahoo.com

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  23. You girls are amazing!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/58406126389754908/

    lattesnlaughter@gmail.com

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  24. Super cute posters! I just found your blog and I'm so excited to be your newest follower! I teach 4th grade and to get students to explain how they solve word problems is always a struggle! Keep us posted how you tackle this problem!
    Joanne
    Head Over Heels For Teaching

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    1. Might be nice if I remember include the pin!
      http://pinterest.com/pin/147070744053275568/
      headoverheelsforteaching@gmail.com

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  25. Sooo glad I found your super cute blog!!! I am following you guys now!!! Got ya pinned -pin/186125397072125174/
    Email address - bethwramage@yahoo.com
    bethwramage(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Hope I got all this right!! Can't wait to see these cute posters:))

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  26. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work! It's so cute! I'm a new follower and can't wait to see what you ladies come up next. I pinned it- http://pinterest.com/pin/121878733637905244/.

    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Tracey
    tatebe33@gmail.com

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  27. Very Cute!
    Pinned - http://pinterest.com/pin/64457838388809970/
    epolston at rowland dot k12 dot ca dot us

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  28. Congratulations! Wow, these look super cute but also really useful.
    I've pinned them T: http://pinterest.com/pin/249386898087805665/
    maestra.kirra(at)gmail.com
    Thanks!

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    1. Thanks for this great resource!

      http://pinterest.com/pin/225743000044502648/

      chilidress@yahoo.com

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  29. I follow you by e-mail. However, I don't "do" pinterest. Am I the only one??? I do LOVE what you're giving away. It will be a big help.
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  30. I follow you by email and I pinned your giveaway.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/84583299223715003/

    Thanks for the opportunity.

    Yvonneeyrg@gmail.com

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  31. I am your newest follower. I pinned your giveaway: http://pinterest.com/pin/210613720045968107/

    My email is abigailernst@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  32. Love this! Thanks!
    Pinned it - http://pinterest.com/pin/287597126176647384/

    Teresa
    Confessions of a Teaching Junkie
    tbsrwilson@yahoo.com

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  33. My pin address is really long...I think I did something wrong but it is on my pinterest board under "Blogs R Us." lol

    These are terrific posters! I just found your blog & love it; thanks for sharing!

    ~Sara Bowling
    sweetsarabowling@gmail.com

    http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://www.collaborationcuties.blogspot.com/2013/02/250-followers-everyone-wins-giveaway.html&media=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0yjrORd6tK4/URahHAPtxBI/AAAAAAAAAw0/D4Yug3cOM-4/s400/Slide3.JPG&description=250 Followers Everyone Wins Giveaway!

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  34. I am a follower. Congrats on 250 followers and thank you so much for a super math packet!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/4925880814553615/

    lraines78@gmail.com

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  35. Congrats on reaching 250 followers!! What a great concept for a giveaway -- thank you!

    Here is my pin: https://twitter.com/mindfulrambles/status/300662708985028610
    Here is my email: rachaelaschauer@gmail.com

    Thanks so much :)

    Rae
    Mindful Rambles

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  36. What a wonderful idea! And congrats on your 250 followers. So glad I am one!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/17381148534146438/

    Thanks for sending the new unit!
    Joanna
    dk1cm2jo@aol.com

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  37. Wow! 250 followers...congratulations! Awesome, but NOT surprising...you guys are amazing!! :)
    Love, love the posters...thanks so very much!! And yes! I can SO hear it...Flying High Now!! Theme from Rocky...perfect to go along with your Superhero Theme!! :)Thanks again so much...for all you guys do and share!!
    Here is my pin:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/136374694938491239/
    jody.erickson@k12.sd.us

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  38. Congrats! That's awesome! Here is my pin
    http://pinterest.com/pin/62206038575259558/
    and email address: robinsonj@ccabr.org
    Thanks ladies! And Congrats again!
    Jean
    Diving Into 2nd Grade

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  39. Congrats!!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/182606959863119083/

    Amber
    cavokitty@gmail.com

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  40. I love this! Thanks for the give away! Congrats on 250 followers! Here is my pin http://pinterest.com/pin/185632815862771099/

    Amandapamperedchef@att.net

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  41. Wow! Awesome posters. So excited to receive them. Can't wait to share them with my kiddos. So glad I follow you gals!!!
    This is my pin:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/279786195572659796/
    Ursula
    ugamler@boyertownasd.org

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  42. These are terrific! Thanks so much. I can't wait to use them! I love your ideas!
    This is my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/193232640234020793/
    Thanks again!
    Deb
    maxeysjl@defnet.com

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    1. I have tried to send it to: maxeysjl@defnet.com
      and it won't take- It keeps getting returned. :O(
      Is there another email I can send it to?

      Delete
  43. Congrats on 250 followers! I am still working on 100 (only 11 more to go). :) LOVE your posters, can't wait to use them!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/188166090653326120/
    jam082381@yahoo.com

    Jess

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  44. Yay for 250! I LOVE these posters! Thanks for sharing!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/39617671694369882/

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    1. My comment should be linked to my e-mail but just in case it isn't reyesremarkablerants at gmail dot com

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  45. Love this resource and such a great idea for a giveaway! Thanks for sharing!

    I am following your blog and pinned this on pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/183592122281654844/

    Email: twentysixminutesforlunch@gmail.com

    Twenty-Six Minutes for Lunch

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  46. Great posters, Ladies! And I had to laugh out loud, as my class cannot seem to pull their selves away from the picture drawing strategy, either. So glad to hear I'm not alone, and hopefully your posters will help!

    Here's my pin http://pinterest.com/pin/263038434458280270/
    And here's my e-mail address martin_four@yahoo.com

    Thanks so much!

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  47. I love these posters! Hopefully I am not too late. I was hit hard by the blizard and just got power back. Congrats on 250 followers! Here's to 250 more!

    Here's a link to my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/422634746250986398/

    I of course follow your lovely blog!
    thepolishedteacher@gmail.com
    ThePolishedTeacher

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  48. I just found your blog! I am a math intervention specialist and I love your idea! I would love to join your blog.

    Here my pin link: http://pinterest.com/pin/36451078206066686/

    I am now your newest follower. I am new to the blogging world and would love to invite you to join my blog as well.

    TeachingandLearning

    lnriggs@me.com


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  49. I just added your posters to my freebie pack for donors to the One Meal, One Day Campaign! Thanks so much for your generosity!

    Becky
    Compassionate Teacher

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