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July 22, 2012 by: Jennifer

Finds, a New Pack, and a Freebie!

 Happy Sunday!
I took the plunge and bought…
a bubblegum machine for my erasers!
I saw the idea on Pinterest 
(click here to follow me!!)
I found the pin!  I love it!
I found the gumball machine on Amazon….below!

Some other finds…novelty pens at Target for a dollar that I think I can use as pointers =)

 The other find was the flowers marked down to $2 each at a local pharmacy…just a bright little classroom display!
In other news, I have a new pack that I think is awesome…it is a combination of samplings of everything I use in my 5 literacy stations.  
I included pictures and descriptions of all my stations.  I also included a title poster, a ‘Have to Can do’ example Poster’ and then activity or response pages for EACH station.  Later this week I will do a collage picture to show all the individual pages, but the pack is over 80 pages.  Click here and then choose download preview to get this little freebie page:  

You can find the new pack on TPT and Teachers Notebook.  

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Comments

  1. LYNDSEY says

    July 22, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Love the Starter Pack idea. Awesome! And, that bubbly gum machine is to die for.

    Lyndsey

    Reply
  2. katieneu says

    July 22, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Love this! Do you put a coin in to get the erasers? Also, are there certain sizes of erasers to buy so they don't get stuck?
    Katie.neustadter@gmail.com

    Reply
  3. Mona says

    July 22, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Jennifer,

    I love the bubble gum machine. What a great idea to use it for erasers. I'm going to have to get one.

    Mona
    First Grade Schoolhouse

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    July 22, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    You can set it to be free or coin operated…and you can use just the regular erasers…the Dollar Tree has packs of 40 for $1 =) I haven't had them get stuck…you might have to adjust the opening inside so that it doesn't give more than one, though. =)

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    July 22, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    One of my parents from last year gave me a bubble gum machine, and we love it!! Can't wait for your kiddos to see yours!!

    Laura
    Peace, Love, and First Grade

    Reply
  6. Miss Nelson says

    July 22, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    You new packet looks awesome. On my wishlist.

    ✣ Miss Nelson✣
    Miss Nelson’s Blog

    Reply
  7. Busy Bees says

    July 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Oh my! I have a gumball machine and I never knew you could do erasers! I knew Skittles, M&M's, etc. but you have just made by day!! Love your new packs, too.
    Robynn
    BusyBees

    Reply
  8. Brittany Kielar says

    July 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    I love the bubblegum machine idea! I have a medium size bubblegum machine and wasn't sure what to fill it with. I'm definitely trying this out next time I go to my classroom!

    Brittany
    Sweet Seconds

    Reply
  9. Crayons and Curls says

    July 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    I love your gumball machine! Such an adorable idea! 🙂
    Your new packet is amazing (as always!) 🙂
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

    Reply
  10. Mrs. Cupcake says

    July 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I just purchased a gumball machine for erasers!!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

    Reply
  11. Kerri and Lindsay says

    July 22, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Love Love Love that gumball idea!! I'm off to Amazon to check it out!! YIPPEE!
    Your new pack looks fantastic!
    Kerri B
    teacherbitsandbobs

    Reply
  12. Mrs. Wheeler says

    July 22, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I heart that gumball machine!!!!

    Megan
    Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
    Mrs. Wheeler TpT

    Reply
  13. Melissa says

    July 22, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    I love your gumball machine! I got a big one last year at a yard sale. It's the kind that has the spiral ramp that the gumballs roll down before they come out. I tried the erasers and sadly they got stuck in the top and then wouldn't roll=( I need a little one!

    Reply
  14. Linda says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:59 am

    cute! I hadn't seen that!

    Linda

    Reply
  15. Mrs. Livers says

    July 23, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Love the gun ball machine!! My in laws have one that I may need to borrow!

    Reply
  16. Mrs. Crouse says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Hi there!

    I hope you can join me in my first ever Linky Party on "Preparing for School" over at {6th Grade} All-Stars

    Hope to see you there!

    Mrs. Crouse 🙂

    Reply
  17. Keri says

    July 24, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    The bubble gum machine is SOOO stinkin' cute! I love it!

    Reply
  18. teaching fashionista says

    July 31, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    just ordered jenn..i love this! so stinkin' CUTE!

    Reply
  19. Jessi O says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    Hello! I recently found your post on Pintrest and then got a gumball machine. Mine is sticking horribly. The erasers never seem to come out right on the first try. How do you keep yours running smoothly?

    Reply

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