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July 28, 2014 by: Jennifer

#COLORIZEYOURCLASSROOM With Astrobrights {Giveaway} and a {Freebie}

I was fortunate enough to be contacted by Astrobrights  to help launch their #colorizeyourclassroom campaign.  I think we all know how I feel about color…LOVE it!  But it isn’t just about what I love…there is research to support the use of color!  The Color Marketing Group found that color:

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Increases retention by 18 percent

Accelerates learning by 55 to 78 percent

Increases comprehension by 73 percent

  • Astrobrights Papers knows that every resource

    counts when it comes to creativity in the classroom.

  • Color can make learning a more fun and impactful

    experience.

  •  Color paper can add creativity to everything in

    the classroom, from lesson and curriculum to charts and project displays.

To help colorize my classroom, I decided to create a banner!

I simply copied the banner onto colorful Astrobrights paper and cut the triangles out with a paper cutter, then taped them to ribbon.  EASY!

Since Open House is obviously on my mind, I thought about how I could use the colorful paper for typically boring parent handouts!

If you’d like a copy of the banner, Click {HERE} for the FREEBIE!

~If you’d like an editable version to add your students’ names to, click {here}~

With my $50 Office Depot gift card, I was able to purchase MORE paper (you can never have too much!), plastic sleeves, paint, and my favorite Azure blue bulletin board paper!

Which I used to create my new door display:

Oh, and I may have also splurged and gotten a set of Flair Pens!

Each giveaway winner will receive a
customized package of Astrobrights Papers and a $50 gift card to Office Depot,
which carries the largest selection of Astrobrights Papers of any retailer –
all aimed at helping you colorize any project.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

#COLORIZEYOURCLASSROOM CONTEST

Ready for more chances to win and a chance to share your own creativity? Astrobrights is helping teachers in every state get started sharing their COLORFUL ideas with a Back to School #ColorizeYourClassroom contest.

Entering is easy! Just share a photo of how you Colorize your Classroom at the Astrobrights Facebook page now thru September 12, 2014. If your winning idea is selected, Astrobrights will help you Colorize Your Classroom ALL YEAR LONG! One winner per state will be awarded, PLUS a Grand Prize winner. You can also earn bonus entries for each original lesson plan you upload to the page.

For complete information, visit facebook.com/Astrobrights.

This is a sponsored post. First Grade Blue SKies has received payment, trade and/or products from Astrobrights in exchange for promoting, however all opinions stated are my own. Open to US residents only. Winner will be chosen and posted on this original post within three days of contest end.

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Comments

  1. Sandy says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    What a fun giveaway! I love love love your banner and door!!! 🙂

    Soaring Through Second

    Reply
  2. ksteacher81 says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I would use the paper to make parent notes for open house.
    Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com

    Reply
  3. My First Grade Happy Place says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    At our school we do not get supplies or reimbursed for using colored ink; therefore, I hardly ever use it! I love to use Astrobrights paper to give my math centers and handouts that burst of color!

    Reply
  4. Coley says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I love to use bright paper for parent handouts. It also love to make fun games with a pop of color!

    Reply
  5. Pam Ferrell says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    These would make great bulletin covers.

    Reply
  6. Karen H says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    I like your idea of using the bright paper for parent handouts.

    Reply
  7. Gina Marie says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Wow, love this! I am obsessed with bright colors, so this post is right up my alley!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Gina

    Reply
  8. Mrs. Davies says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I would create as much as I could using these amazing BRIGHT and HAPPY colors! LOVE THEM!

    ~Wendy
    sdwd727@gmail.com

    Reply
  9. Carrie G. says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I LOVE bright paper and I especially love your statistics about how color benefits kids in the classroom. I will remember those as I begin to decorate this week! cjgeorge5@msn.com

    Reply
  10. kari jasus says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    i would print my newsletter and spelling lists on them

    Reply
  11. Nicole says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    I love using them for centers and games. The kids LOVE the bright colors!

    Reply
  12. Jennifer Jenkins says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I LOVE your room and the banner!!! So cute! I would use the paper to make make centers, bulletin boards, banners, math game bags to send home. The possibilities are endless:) Great giveaway!

    Reply
  13. Ginger Snaps says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Love that bright and colorful banner girlie!

    Ginger Snaps

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I use them for center activities, but after reading Kari's comment above, it hit me, if I used colored paper for the weekly spelling words, it would be easier for the students to know which week was which.

    Reply
  15. Barbie Roper says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I love using bright colors on lots of things! Great for newsletters, centers and so much more! Love it!

    Reply
  16. Teri Hopkins says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I would use Astrobrights to print out centers and also as color coding for my word wall.

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    The bright colors are wonderful! I would use the paper for my weekly Parent Newsletters that I send home and other important parent notes throughout the year.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer Holley says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    LOVE these vibrant colors! What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for hosting this! These would be great for printing centers. You could save a fortune in colored ink!

    Reply
  19. TinkTeacher21 says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I would print classroom decor, centers, notes to parents just to name a few. I am sure I could use that fun paper for just about anything! Thanks for such an awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  20. Sara B says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Would love to make some bookmarks out of that wonderful paper! I am in love with your shark! Just trying to figure out where to put one in the library.
    Mrs. Brown Loves Bookworms

    Reply
  21. Cindy says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I'm thinkin' games, games and more games!!! :o)

    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

    Reply
  22. Crystal White says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I would LOVE to #colorize my student's projects!

    Primary on the Prowl

    Reply
  23. Katie says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    I love the idea of using the paper for parent notes home or important information! That way it will stand out! I also am making some flashcards for math and that paper would be perfect!! 🙂

    Katie
    Catherine! I LOVED reading this post!! It is so well written, and you had me wanting to teach 5th grade!! Enjoy your year with the little ones. It sounds like a fabulous school!

    Katie
    Smiles from Second Grade

    Reply
  24. Live~Love~Laugh~Teach says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I would do EVERYTHING! I am a first year kinder teacher so I'm starting from the ground up : )

    Reply
  25. Amanda says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I love your classroom! So fun and colorful! I would love to use this paper for flash cards.

    Reply
  26. Cindy Mathieson says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Ahh the centers that could be created with bright paper. Thank you for the great ideas.

    Reply
  27. Erin Murphy says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    What an incredibly fun giveaway!! You made some really awesome things with your paper!! I would use the bright colors to make my word wall 'pop' more!! Thanks so much for hosting such a fun giveaway!!

    Warmest Wishes, Erin from Kindergarten Dragons

    Reply
  28. k says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I love the banner! My classroom was just painted WHITE over the summer… and is just screaming for some color to be added!

    Kristin 🙂
    kristinbrehm@gmail.com

    Reply
  29. Kimberly George says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    This paper would be great in my rainbow themed classroom!

    Reply
  30. Tricia Logan says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Love all the bright colors. Can be used for almost anything that needs to be done in the classroom.

    Reply
  31. Valerie Poppell says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Oh my goodness I so need these!
    valeriepoppell@gmail.com

    Reply
  32. Amanda Smith says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I would love to use these to print out all my TPT centers!!:)

    Reply
  33. MONICA WHITNEY says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    I use this paper anytime I need to send a note home that gets attention! mwhitney76@yahoo.com

    Reply
  34. Kirby says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Cute stuff, I would use to print flashcards or games!

    Reply
  35. Mrs. Tolbert says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I would use it for weekly newsletters!

    Reply
  36. Katie says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    I would use the paper for my word wall & other bulletin boards.

    Reply
  37. More than Math by Mo says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Thanks for this great giveaway! I use colored paper for various back to school forms that I use to help keep me organized 🙂
    -Monique
    More Than Math by Mo

    Reply
  38. Yay for PreK! says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    I would love some bright paper for my sight word booklets! Your room looks awesome!

    Reply
  39. Misty S says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Love this giveaway! Thanks so much! I could use it to decorate my classroom since I moved rooms!

    Reply
  40. Heather Nance says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    I would use the paper for parent notes- orientation, conferences, things like that.

    Heather

    Reply
  41. Jen says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    I would use it give my classroom a little pep and for all my math games. What a great giveaway!

    Reply
  42. Tonya Lambert says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Color….it is my life's blood! I use Astrobrite paper in my classroom, and LOVE their 9×12 envelopes for storing my games and activities. The colors are great, and the weight of the paper and envelopes is outstanding! Can't wait to get my hands on these new colors….I've already got plans for them!

    Reply
  43. Mrs. Williams says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I would use this paper for so many things in my classroom! We do not have access to bright beautiful paper. It's often a choice between new markers for my students or new paper for my walls on my own dime and often times… Markers win .

    I would use this paper to redo my bulletin boards, mailboxes, posters, Word wall and EVERYTHING!!!

    Reply
  44. Sara says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I LOVE this giveaway!! Colored paper is an essential in my first grade class!

    Reply
  45. Lori says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I'm working on making some new centers for my classroom, so I'd love to have these bright, bold papers!

    Reply
  46. pesha says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I would use this paper for key parent notes as well as to mount fun classroom decor items and classroom games.

    Reply
  47. Roberta Hart says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    I love using brightly colored paper in my first grade classroom. I use it for student work, parent notes, handouts, crafts, lapbooks, decorations… The list goes on and on!

    Reply
  48. Kristin says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    I LOVE the bright colored paper!!! It makes me feel happy even on a rainy day. The kids get so excited about colorful paper. I would use it to bring more LIFE to my classroom!!!
    krast@windstream.net

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  49. Stacey Colaco says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    I'd use it to add tons of color to my room as well as newletters and info I send home to the parents.

    Reply
  50. Jennifer Atkinson says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Awesome giveaway! I use so much colored paper during the year!

    Reply
  51. Kiah says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    Love! What a great set of colors! These would definitely be used for all of our classroom projects (since most construction paper in our copier is a no-no). Newsletters would also pop with these!!

    Kiah
    kiah.m.berg@gmail.com

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  52. Ellen says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    I would use different color Astrobrights to make a step book for Back to School Night!

    Reply
  53. Becrazybeyou says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Awesome. You're always doing fabulous things. You are making going into first grade an easier transition!

    Reply
  54. Yohandy says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    I would love to win! I'm dying to add color to my room.

    Reply
  55. Samantha Duke says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I would love to have this paper for my very first classroom! Can't wait to teach first grade!

    Reply
  56. Vanessa Green says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I love to use color in my room for student resources, word walls, letters, handouts, etc.

    Reply
  57. larksontriplel says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I would use them for "class" booklets. Great giveaway!

    Reply
  58. G. Karadimos says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    wow awesome! i love color 🙂

    Reply
  59. Jennifer Bodovsky says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Love these! Great color.

    Reply
  60. Carrie Ogulnick says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    I love astrobright paper! I like to print worksheets for centers on them and also use them for letters and just about anything that I want to be eye catching.
    I also just looooooove flair pens!!

    Reply
  61. Barbara says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    The Astrobright colors are gorgeous and eye-catching! I would use them for notices being sent home and for Open House hand-outs.

    Reply
  62. Leanne Rosloniec says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    I would love to bring a rainbow of color into my classroom!

    Reply
  63. Mrs. Bratcher says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    Oh I would love this bright paper for notes!! Love your banner too!
    Susan.bratcher@owensboro.kyschools.us

    Reply
  64. Andrea L. says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Astrobrights would be perfect for adding color without having to use colored ink!

    Reply
  65. Stacey Evans says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    LOVE colored paper!! I would definitely color code notes for Open House and beginning of the year. Flair pens are awesome! 😉 staceylynnbrumbaugh@yahoo.com

    Reply
  66. annie ramos says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    I would use it to make weekly Alphabet art 🙂

    Reply
  67. Steph B says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    The ideas are endless! I would use them for my weekly letters home and progress reports as well as for art projects.

    Reply
  68. Jessica Rollins says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    I was just drooling over the Astrobrights selection on Office Depot's website! I use it in place of construction paper when my kids are making crafts that will be displayed. It goes easily into the copier (and doesn't jam it up like construction paper does) and the kids seem to have a much easier time cutting it than construction paper. Would love to win some! 🙂

    Reply
  69. kris2521 says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    I love Astrobrights! It works great for making games in multiple colors (so I don't need to figure out which game is missing the piece we found on the floor). It is awesome for my weekly newsletters, parent handouts for Open House and conferences.Who doesn't enjoy color!!!!

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  70. meli1456 says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I can't wait to use the astrobrights to decorate my bulletin boards!!

    Reply
  71. Cynthia says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    I would use Astrobrights for weekly newsetters, parent handouts for Open House or conferences, and students! Student focus can be attained by using this colorful paper for vocabulary lists, tests, choosing differentiated activities.

    Reply
  72. Shelly Frey says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    Love the colors as a new teacher I could use them!
    Fivefries05@gmail. Com

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  73. Brittany Matheison says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    I love all of these colors! I would use this paper for so many things: classroom decor, notes home, student work; the possibilities are endless. The colors make things so much more cheerful, and the color on the notes home draw attention. LoVe!

    -Brittany
    inspirelovelearn.blogspot.com

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  74. Jen R says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    I fully agree that color hlps kids learn!! I would love doing ANY kind of activity with them… maybe some first grade blue skies activities!?!? wink, wink!
    ♥ Jen
    Teacher by the Beach

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  75. Jenlawson says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Beautiful colors! I would use it for my handbook, decor, etc. The colors just make me happy!

    Reply
  76. Sarah Hodges says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    Definitely notes home, as well as decor.

    Reply
  77. M.Garcia says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    I like the parent handouts in color!! I would also use it for positive notes for students. 🙂

    Reply
  78. Mrs Ennis says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    Your room looks AMAZING! Love those Astrobrights! I use them for differentiation- it helps me keep track of groups!

    Reply
  79. Ms. Lockett says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    I love using these colors in my classroom!!

    Reply
  80. Kim Jennings says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:02 am

    I would use it for my word wall and for student work. Print on color paper is easier for some kids to read and makes work more fun!

    Reply
  81. Ms. O says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:06 am

    Let's make a list. #colorcodedshelfmarkers #bookmarks #tipsigns #MAKERSPACEmaterial 🙂

    Reply
  82. Claudine Cina says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:08 am

    Very cool giveaway!

    Reply
  83. Adrienne says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:09 am

    I put all my centers and tasks cards on neon paper. I also use it as frames for EVERYTHING that I put on my walls, including word wall cards!

    Adrienne
    Having Class

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  84. Nicole Seekell says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:20 am

    There are so many fun projects I would love to do with this paper!

    Reply
  85. Jamie Hagan says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:24 am

    I'm going to use the paper to colorize my bulletin boards and word wall.

    Reply
  86. catherine says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:28 am

    I'd use the paper for my monthly newsletter.

    Reply
  87. MrsValerieH328 says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:30 am

    I love the idea of printing on bright, beautiful paper!

    Reply
  88. momx4 says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:42 am

    I would use it for parent letters, bulletin board pieces, and crafts!

    Reply
  89. Stacee Sanders says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:43 am

    I could use this for so so many things. Love this!

    Reply
  90. Amber O. says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:49 am

    How is it you get to host THE MOST AWESOME giveaways?? Every time you give something away on your blog, I find myself praying my name gets picked:) I would use the papers for craftivities and as backing for student writing, as well as printing differentiated reading passages (so I could know at a glance who's whose papers)! Thanks for introducing me to this company!
    SweetSchoolMoments

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  91. Mrs. Cornelius says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:56 am

    I LOVE colorful paper for calendars, important reminders, bulletin boards, stations, I could go on and on!! Would love to win!!

    Reply
  92. Amanda Smith says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:56 am

    I need more color in my room! I have so many ideas running through my mind if I win this. Thanks for the opportunity!

    Daisy Designs

    Reply
  93. Julie McKown says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:58 am

    What beautiful paper! And I love the banners! I would most likely use the paper for parent handouts and other fun printables for the kiddos!
    Thank you!!
    Little Literacy Learners

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  94. Love, Luck and Laughter says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Centers! Decorations! Notes home! Love it!

    Reply
  95. K8esmama says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:09 am

    I want to use the bright colors for interactive notebook inserts!

    Reply
  96. ashleyg says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:09 am

    This paper is perfect for centers and notes home!

    Reply
  97. Marcia says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:10 am

    Anything that matters is done on brightly colored paper. That includes task cards, newsletters, parent communication, letters for bulletin boards, banners, etc.

    Reply
  98. Twenty-Something Teacher says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:11 am

    I love bright colored paper in my room!

    Reply
  99. Patrice says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:16 am

    The paper will be great to make copies for my interactive math notebooks and notes home to parents.

    Reply
  100. Jen says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:26 am

    I would use it for parents at Open House and to make over my classroom in vibrant colors like aqua, hot pink, and lime.

    Reply
  101. Cindi Curtis says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:27 am

    Every year I stock up on my supply of Astrobrights paper before school starts. I use them for bulletin boards, notes/newsletters, crafts, center activities, covers for items such as interactive notebooks, etc. and anything else that I want to draw attention to during the school year. Thank you for this opportunity.

    Reply
  102. Suzy Q says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:27 am

    This is great for work displayed in the hall! The variety of colors makes everyone take notice!!

    Reply
  103. Julie Davis says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:29 am

    These would be great for activities for the kids like interactive notebooks!

    Reply
  104. Elizabeth Stone says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:32 am

    To color code handouts and paperwork. 😀

    Reply
  105. Vickie Miller says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I love colored paper! You can never have enough of colored paper. I would use it for my interactive notebooks, math journals, parent letters, my centers, my bulletin boards, decorating my room with banners and our 1st grade pod.

    Reply
  106. Kirsten says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I'd use it for handouts, monthly snack schedule, and lots of classroom decor! Would LOVE to win!!

    Reply
  107. Rachel C says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:37 am

    For interactive notebooks and my word wall!

    Reply
  108. Heather Moore says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:44 am

    I would love this! I would use it for handouts and art projects.

    Reply
  109. Amy Powell says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:48 am

    Love color…it just makes me happy. Kids love it too. I would use it for word wall cards and flash cards, interactive journals, parent handouts, and our dual language color coding. Soooooo pretty!

    Reply
  110. kimberly says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:49 am

    I would use the colorful

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    • kimberly says

      July 29, 2014 at 1:50 am

      Paper to create charts and fun projects!

      Reply
  111. Kayla says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:55 am

    I LOVE this paper! I had never heard of it until this summer. I love the bright colors! I would use lots of yellow and green to decorate my classroom. I have a monkey theme and use lots of green and yellow too. Colorful paper just makes everything look better!

    Ms. King's Kinders

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  112. Sarah Cooley says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:18 am

    CUTE. I'd love that paper for center games!

    Reply
  113. Breanne Simons says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:19 am

    I would love to use this paper to redo my word wall or make a display out in the hall for cute projects!!

    Reply
  114. Lisa Marshall says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:24 am

    I would use for math workshop.

    Reply
  115. Ronda Walton says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:34 am

    I would start with my parent communication packet, to the handwritten notes I send my students in the mail, to art projects. The colors are too happy not to use.

    Reply
  116. Susan says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:51 am

    Thanks for the chance at an amazing Give away!!!! I would use the papers for classroom decorations, math games, word work and hand outs. sleeteach@hotmail.com

    Reply
  117. Felicity says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:20 am

    What would I NOT do with these?? My first thought is notes for parent night but after that the possibilities are endless! Thanks for the opportunity to win! Flisstjane@gmail.com

    Reply
  118. Brittani Black says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:33 am

    I would use the paper to make all kind of fun stations, crafts, and bulletin boards! 🙂
    Mrs. Black's Bees

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  119. Mr. Michelbook says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:42 am

    Sorry didn't read the directions the first time. LOL. I would use the paper for my newsletter and homework chart. Plus lots of crafts and fun things.

    -Jeremy

    Reply
  120. Miranda Jackson says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:42 am

    LOVE THESE IDEAS! Thank you! I'd love access to your " ______ is in 1st" banner print out, too! mirandalarayne@gmail.com

    Reply
  121. Jenni says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:16 am

    I'd love to use these to brighten up my sight word cards on my word wall.

    Reply
  122. Rebecca says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:19 am

    I would love to use the paper for center and small group games!

    Reply
  123. Kourtney Payton says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:22 am

    I love to use colored paper for notes home! It makes the kids feel special!

    ~Kourtney

    kourtneypayton83@gmail.com

    Mrs. Payton's Precious Kindergarteners

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  124. Melinda says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:27 am

    I would go crazy finding things to copy/print!

    melindacasas@gmail.com

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  125. Christine says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:31 am

    I would use it for all the fun crafts I am going to make with my class this year!

    Reply
  126. Miss Sam says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:45 am

    Can't wait to create a banner! I typically use bright paper to send notes home via a parent communication folder so parents are sure to see it right away!

    Reply
  127. emchelly77 says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:56 am

    i love to help my sister set up her classroom! she always has tons of projects for me to help with..big bold and bright is her motto!

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  128. Kim says

    July 29, 2014 at 6:22 am

    I love Astrobrights paper and have used it for years, paying for it out of my pocket because it is sooo much brighter than the colored paper my school provides. Our school colors are purple and gold, so I use Solar Yellow for our weekly study sheet and Planetary Purple for parent newsletters. This helps parents know what to look for each week in folders. I also have many other colors for special notes, forms, and projects. I have my fingers crossed! kimworthey@yahoo.com

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  129. ALICIA B says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:27 am

    Wow, this is wonderful. I could create beautiful banners and bulletin boards. The kids love bright, vibrant colors and these papers could really cheer up the center for the new year. Thanks and good luck everyone. ~~~~ @ lewisbear2002@ymail.com

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  130. Zoe says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Suuuper cute banner! Love it Jennifer 🙂

    Zoe
    Oh the Little Wonders

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  131. Lisa says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I would love to use the paper for center activities. I could use different colors to match my differentiating colors. rlelr@verizon.net

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  132. Cindy Gilchrist says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Awesome! I always buy this paper!!! LOVE the bright colors!!!

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  133. asbishop says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:43 am

    This is my first year teaching a combo class and I think having the parent letters and homework packets different colors will really help with the organization of that.

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  134. Sarah Parker-Walker says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:46 am

    I love the banner!! I use the Autobright to differentiate copies of centers games.

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  135. Lori Raines says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I would use the paper to decorate my room and to make art projects. Love the colors!

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  136. chelle says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I'd use the papers for printables for my boys' teachers and for certificates and decor for my own classroom.

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  137. Angie Nelson says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Oh I love the bright colors. I would use it for flash cards, fluency, games, lots of games, and important papers.

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  138. Marianne Lowe says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I would use the paper for important notes and certificates.

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  139. Huskergirl says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Thanks for the banner freebie! I love your bulletin board! It is adorable! I would use the paper for bulletin boards, certificates, banners, games…you name it! I love color! jaglanzer@yahoo.com

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  140. Jenny says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I would use this paper for little bit of everything – decorating, class materials, parent handouts, gifts and likely a lot more!!

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  141. Michelle says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    The possibilities are endless! Bulletin boards, fronts of file cabinet drawers, jars, boxes, & bins…I really hope I win this to brighten up my classroom!

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  142. MissAbbeyLauren says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    These colors are amazing! I will definitely be using them for games and handouts. Great way to brighten up a classroom!

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  143. Carol Polston says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I would definitely use the paper to run some sight words. This would be great because they'd be bright- but also save my ink! Also, it would be fun to make some colorful individual type boards- like for building numbers with place value, or playing bingo. Carol

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  144. Courtney says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    I would use the paper for some important forms for open house, word wall, and just some random worksheets/activities to make a regular day a little more special. Colored paper makes anything more fun!
    Courtney
    Polka Dot Lesson Plans

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  145. Jen Pifani says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    This paper is so bright and cheerful and the possibilities are endless for its use. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!!

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  146. Samantha Rigby says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Just thinking about it makes me all giddy! I love tons of color in my room. I would use it for my sight words on my word wall, for tons of forms for things like Open House night.. I mean the possibilities are endless! I would love it!

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  147. Mrs. Romo says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    I love color in my classroom and I can't wait to add this new banner to my décor! Thank you!

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  148. Vikki Pennington says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE astrobright paper! I would use it for banners, posters, word cards, etc. I would love to win some paper. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  149. Maureen W says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Great banner! It's exactly what I'm looking for! I love Astrobrights!

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  150. Tami says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    I love using bright paper for projects and literacy station!

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  151. Samantha Coats says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    LOVE the bright colors!!! I would use the colorful papers for parent night to easily refer to as I give them the "low down" of the year 🙂

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  152. Lisa Braun says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I love paper of all colors! I am hoping you could make a banner for preschool! I want to decorate in my preschool classroom!

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  153. Amy C says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    We are always running out of certain colors at my school. I would love to have my own supply!

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  154. First Grade Stripes says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    LOVE IT AGAIN Jennifer! You are too much! Since my favorite color is purple, well then you know what I'm going to say… I love the purple and lime green combo. Since my classroom is zebra themed, I infuse lime green with the black and white stripes. The students LOVE it and so do I so we all have a ball together! Thank you so much for always keeping us on our toes! I LOVE IT! Thank you for the giveaway! All the best!

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  155. Molly Fry says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    I love astrobrights paper. The colors are so vibrant. I use astrobrights whenever I can in my classroom. It adds a little excitement to our work. I would love a supply of astrobrights paper.

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  156. Blythe says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    I teach at an Arts in Basic Curriculum school and we are ALWAYS needing paper! I use colored paper for notes home, collages, origami, bulletin boards, and tons of other little things throughout the year. I would love to have a set of Astrobrights!!

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  157. Karen W. says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    I would love these! First I would make the banner. I would use the papers for my weekly newsletters or special notes. I would also use it to "brighten" up the gift tags I make throughout the year for my children. 🙂

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  158. joalderete says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    I love Astrobrights! I would use them for handouts, field trip notifications, newsletters, art projects…the possibilities are endless!

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  159. Jana Dodd says

    July 30, 2014 at 12:52 am

    I love all the bright colors! I would use them in my memory books for my students.

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  160. Katie Z says

    July 30, 2014 at 1:28 am

    Great colors!!

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  161. Exploring Elementary says

    July 30, 2014 at 1:41 am

    I love using BRIGHT Paper ….. if I had an unlimited supply I would color code assignments! Math would be yellow, spelling Blue…etc! LOVE! 🙂

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  162. Olivia King says

    July 30, 2014 at 2:46 am

    I would use the different colors for my calendar notebooks!

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  163. Ms.M says

    July 30, 2014 at 4:51 am

    I would totally use the paper to color code the notes that go home, and awards.
    Mels
    Ms. K/1 ELL
    A Teacher's Plan

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  164. Briawna says

    July 30, 2014 at 5:22 am

    I would love to use the paper to color code assignments that students will complete throughout the day. A not so exciting math paper on a really colorful piece of paper instantly makes it better!

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  165. Deb G says

    July 30, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    I use bright papers in centers a lot, but I am loving all the great posts other teachers are writing!

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  166. Over the Top Mommy Wendy Byde says

    July 30, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Love love the colors! 🙂

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  167. Jamie knefely says

    July 30, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I should buy stock in their company as much paper as I have bought! I love their colors!!!

    Jamie

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  168. Nicole says

    July 31, 2014 at 12:49 am

    I would it for open house flyers and decor, first day student gift tags, binder covers, and end of the year memory books.

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  169. megan9480 says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:19 am

    There are no limits to what I would and could use this paper for!

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  170. Julie says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:37 am

    Thank you for all the wonderful ideas! I was trying to find a way to brighten my parent hand outs for open house without using all my ink! I love the banner with each child's name included; great way to make the kids feel like a group. And you are so right…you can never have enough colored paper! With a weekly craft, we go through tons of colored paper in my room! And that's not including all the decorating I have to do still! Thank you!

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  171. Tamera Wilson says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:41 am

    I would use the paper for my interactive math journals. It would make them pop!
    🙂
    Tamera

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  172. Valerie says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:06 am

    Love all that colorful paper and the azure bulletin paper! So fun!

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  173. Diana says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:34 am

    Excited to see all the new ideas and uses of astrobrights! I always order a ream every year in my supply order! It is like gold to me. I am very stingy with my astrobright paper because I am afraid I will run out. True story.

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  174. Vicki Azz says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:40 am

    Love all the colors! I would use them in my die-cut and copy important papers to parents, they should stand out!

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  175. Mrs. Wathen says

    August 1, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Love the colors. I would use them for newsletters and interactive notebooks.

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  176. Mrs. Wheeler says

    August 2, 2014 at 2:27 am

    If I win this paper, I'll first make your AWESOME pennant and then use it for games! Save on some color ink!

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  177. Lynn Montgomery says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:06 am

    I use it for games, newsletters and projects for my kids!

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  178. Misha says

    August 2, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I love using bright paper for making foldables and charts for our math notebooks.

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  179. Suzanne Schiess says

    August 3, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    I love using bright paper for games, notes home, and fun projects with my kiddos.

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  180. charleen says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    This is just too cute!

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  181. Crystal Weaver says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I use brightly colored paper for lots of things! I use it for decorating, student and parent handouts and for flip charts and the like.

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  182. Hopeful in Missouri says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I use the lift off lemon for my newsletter weekly. I use he other bright colors for flash cards.

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  183. Marleni Llenin says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I'd use this paper to go with their bright foam frames along the gallery wall where we hang our best work. I also do a musical every year and this would be wonderful for stage and auditorium decorations!

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  184. kelleyjo says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I would use the paper to create some really cool centers.

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  185. Andrea Gomez says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I love using colored paper for newsletters, task cards, and signs/banners in the classroom!

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  186. Stephanie Livers says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I use astrobrite for craftivities because you can run through the copy machine instead of tracing!

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  187. Angie says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I love colorful paper! I would use it to spice up my station activities.

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  188. Elle says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    We would use it to make decorations for the room.

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  189. victoria melton says

    August 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I would love to make my daily use binder pages in bright colors to make them more exciting.

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  190. Jenelle Malone says

    August 3, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I would use the paper for meet the teacher night, and some updated classroom decorations. I want to make fans to number tables.

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  191. Kasie Johnson says

    August 3, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    I would use this for my Super Improvers Wall and for parent notes!! I love anything and everything colorful and always make things as bright and fun as possible!!

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  192. Julie says

    August 3, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Center organization! (And important parent notes!)

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  193. MrsG says

    August 3, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I would use this paper to decorate the school. Many teachers in our building do not enjoy decorating so it is my task to "brighten up" common areas. I am always making something!

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  194. Lynette White says

    August 3, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I would use the paper to brighten up my stations and label, label, LABEL everything!

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  195. Heather B. says

    August 4, 2014 at 12:15 am

    I can think of lots of things to make with this paper! Banners, parent letters, labels, centers, etc.

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  196. Unknown says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:25 am

    Colored paper is pretty much as good as gold these days at my school (and OH SO PRETTY)!
    Kimberly
    Funky First Grade Fun

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