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September 26, 2012 by: Jennifer

Hot Dots Giveaway!

I am not sure if you guys realize how much of of a fan I am of Hot Dots, but it has been a LIFE SAVER this year when I was moved to Kindergarten at the last minute.  I had to have my stations up and going in like ‘no time quick’.  And there is no way Kinders are ready for my old first grade stations at the beginning of the year. Just NOT gonna happen!

Hot Dots saved me, because they are easy and fun for kids to use.  There is no prep work involved…Oh, and the pens have a mute option! 

Needless to say,  my Kinders LOVE going to Word Work now!  Yay!!

Educational Insights has been kind enough to let me review a set AND give one away to my readers!!
The winner of the giveaway will get a
Hot Dots Getting Ready for School Pack and a Pen to go with it!

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Comments

  1. Meredith Gilbert says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:04 am

    These look fabulous!
    MissGilbert01@gmail.com
    Sunshine, Sand and Scissors

    Reply
  2. jennygollup says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:06 am

    I would absolutely LOVE some hot dots!!!
    jennygollup@gmail.com

    Reply
  3. Lisa R. says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:08 am

    What an awesome giveaway!! Fingers crossed!! 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

    Reply
  4. mcoop1125 says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:08 am

    I've been seeing these everywhere. Would love to use them in my kindergarten classroom. Thanks for the chance to win!
    Michelle
    mcoop1125@gmail.com

    Reply
  5. Mrs. Brown says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:09 am

    I cannot believe it but I don't have any of the Hot Dots! I would love to add some to my classroom.

    Thanks!
    kellybrown28021@gmail.com

    Reply
  6. Amber O. says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:09 am

    I have seen you post a few times about this, and am now convinced that I MUST have a set! Crossing my fingers:)
    SynonymRolls&AntonymMoments
    geteacher@hotmail.com

    Reply
  7. alawson says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Love hot dots!

    Reply
  8. Simple in Second says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:19 am

    I LOVE Hot Dots!! Hoping to win!

    Juli

    http://www.simpleinsecond.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. Mrs. Wheeler says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I have a pounding headache. But I'm entering your giveaway,,you said leave a comment about anything!!!

    Megan
    http://www.mrswheelerfirst.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Meridith says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:23 am

    These look interesting! mjhalbardier@gmail.com

    Reply
  11. Ashley Sanderson says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:24 am

    I would love these!!!

    Ashley

    ashleysanderson1@hotmail.com

    Reply
  12. Brandy says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:24 am

    I have never used these but would love to my hey look great!

    Brandy.withers@yahoo.com

    Reply
  13. Leslie @ First Grade in the Kootenays says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Would love to give these a try!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Liz says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:26 am

    Love the idea of Hot Dots!
    Liz
    Teaching in the Valley

    Reply
  15. Lori Rosenberg says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this product! It is something that is on my wishlist.

    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

    Reply
  16. kristina says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:31 am

    I have a k/1 and would love hot dots for independent workstations.
    kristina
    kravenegas@yahoo.com

    Reply
  17. Maria Youngblut says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I just moved down to kindergarten this year too. Would love this for my class!

    Reply
  18. Jen says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:35 am

    These look great!!

    Reply
  19. Holly says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Oh my goodness – I'm drooling over these. I *love* educational insights {If I were a millionaire I'd buy one of everything!!!!!}

    Holly
    Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

    Reply
  20. Elizabeth says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:39 am

    I have been wanting Hot Dots for awhile. I would love to win this!

    Elizabeth L.

    Reply
  21. Ash says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Love these! Such a great resource!

    Pixy Stix and Teacher Tricks

    Reply
  22. D. Frideley says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:45 am

    I've never used them before, but I have heard of them. Crossing my fingers.

    Reply
  23. Emma Eckert says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I am in first grade but I have a couple kiddos who do not know their letters yet. These would be great

    Reply
  24. Brittany T. says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:02 am

    This would be awesome for my ELL students. Could definitely benefit from these! Love…..

    Brittany T.

    Reply
  25. Christie Henderly says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:09 am

    I would love to try these- anything that gets students more interested in literacy is awesome! Especially if this was something my struggling students could use successfully!

    Reply
  26. Amanda says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:23 am

    I haven't used these before, but I would love to try!! 🙂

    Amanda
    First Grade Garden

    Reply
  27. Allison says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:24 am

    I would love to have these for my class.
    Allison311@bellsouth.net

    Reply
  28. Jenalyn says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:24 am

    This would be great for word work or RTI!! b822b@yahoo.com

    Reply
  29. Jackie Abeyta says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:33 am

    I have never heard of hot dots until now…I would LOVE to have these-they look like fun!

    Jackie Abeyta
    Crazy Daze in First Grade

    Reply
  30. Mrs. Cupcake says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:38 am

    You're the best! 😉
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

    Reply
  31. Diana says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:44 am

    love me some hot dots!
    dianadirubbo@gmail.com

    Reply
  32. Karyn says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:53 am

    My kids would LOVE these!

    œKaryn
    A is for Apple B is for Blog
    Kideducator@comcast.net

    Reply
  33. Mrs. Shelton says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:55 am

    I love this giveaway! I think I need this in my classroom!

    Sarah
    Kindergarten Korner

    Reply
  34. Natalie says

    September 27, 2012 at 2:03 am

    Those look like fun! Hope you are having a ball in K!

    Natalie
    Teachery Tidbits

    Reply
  35. Gracie says

    September 27, 2012 at 2:05 am

    I would love to win these!

    Gracie
    http://www.livinglargeinfirst.blogspot.com

    Reply
  36. Linda says

    September 27, 2012 at 2:41 am

    Oooo ooo ooo Pick me! 🙂 So this is the first time I've been able to start catching up on blogs and I think I seemed to have missed something…. You are kinder now??? Hope things are great!

    Linda

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 27, 2012 at 11:13 am

      Just for this year =)

      Reply
  37. ksteacher81 says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:08 am

    My students would totally love it too – and I am really digging the mute option!
    Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com

    Reply
  38. Bren P. says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:09 am

    These would be awesome to use with an English Language Learner I am working with! 🙂

    Reply
  39. AlyseC says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Those look like fun!
    Alyse
    Keep Calm and Apple On

    Reply
  40. Cole says

    September 27, 2012 at 4:40 am

    These look so interactive and fun!

    Reply
  41. amandapreece says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Hot Dots would be a lifesaver in my classroom, too! I moved from 2nd to 1st this year and have a few students who are working at a lower level. What a perfect center for them!

    Amanda
    preecelovehappiness.blogspot.com

    Reply
  42. meadowt says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I love Hot Dots!!
    Barbara
    happyteachingfirst.blogspot.com
    meadowt@msn.com

    Reply
  43. Erica says

    September 27, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Hot Dots are awesome!

    Erica
    Sprinkles to Kindergarten
    erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com

    Reply
  44. Karla Banks says

    September 27, 2012 at 10:39 am

    The kiddos are sure to love these!
    LifeInSpecialEducation

    Reply
  45. Lori says

    September 27, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Love Hot Dots. I also use them for a quick assessment in small group.
    Lvanhove@comcast.net

    Reply
  46. Sandy Wooten says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I would love to use these in my literacy stations!

    Sandy Wooten
    Sandywoot26@yahoo.com
    http://sandyslearningreef.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  47. Mami2jcn says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    Thanks for the chance!

    Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

    Reply
  48. Cait22 says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I've never seen these before! Exciting!!

    Reply
  49. Teachers Toolkit says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I would absolutely LOVE some hot dots! What a fabulous idea for a giveaway – thank you!

    Wendy 🙂
    Teacher's Toolkit

    Reply
  50. Jessica says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    These look amazing!

    Jessica
    Learn, Play & Have Fun

    Reply
  51. Jay Pea says

    September 27, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Love love love hot dots!
    Jana
    Jprowell11@gmail.com

    Reply
  52. Kim West says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Saw these on Zulilly, but I had missed them 🙁

    Reply
  53. Monica Mize says

    September 27, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Love your blog as always! 🙂

    Reply
  54. Kim Dowd says

    September 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I would love a set of these. I've been wanting them for a while now! Thanks!

    Reply
  55. MikesMom says

    September 27, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I would love to try Hot Dots. I've read so many good things about this product.
    jkmatuch@aol.com

    Reply
  56. txtchrgirl says

    September 27, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    I would love to have these for my firsties!
    txtchrgirl@gmail.com

    Reply
  57. Unknown says

    September 27, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    I would love a set in my room! With all the levels it would be awesome!

    Reply
  58. mommy2gray says

    September 27, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I love your site! I love Hot Dots too!

    Reply
  59. Michelle Griffo says

    September 27, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    This resource is new to me! Thanks for sharing!
    Michelle
    applesandabcs@gmail.com

    Reply
  60. sarah says

    September 27, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    These look great!

    smontano9@cox.net

    Reply
  61. Casey Canion says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    There look so fun! I'm sure the kids will L-O-V-E them!

    Reply
  62. PROUD IN PRIMARY!!! says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    This product looks like a lot of fun!!! Thanks for showcasing it!!!! I think it would be a great resource for RTI…I teach reading for K-2, and this product looks like it would span the grades! ellen.yucht@imagineschools.com

    Reply
  63. summer08 says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I would love to use these! I teach Kinder!

    Reply
    • summer08 says

      September 27, 2012 at 11:30 pm

      I would love to use these! I teach Kinder too!
      emilyragland1@gmail.com

      Reply
  64. Karen Hill says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    I would love these for literacy station time during guided reading for my first graders. Karen Hill

    Kare4@verizon.net

    Reply
  65. Jenerator says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    I would love to get my hands on some of these…please please please pick me 🙂
    Jen
    jeneratorj@gmail.com

    Reply
  66. Kinderkids says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:03 am

    These would be wonderful for my kindergarten intevention students! Thank you for the opportunity.

    clairhr@comcast.net

    Reply
  67. megandw says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:20 am

    These look so fun! My kindies would love them!
    megandw@yahoo.com

    Reply
  68. Chrissy says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:44 am

    My Kinders would love these!

    Reply
  69. Barbara says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I've never heard of Hot Dots. I would love to win these:)
    Barbara
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers

    Reply
  70. Ms.M says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:59 am

    I've been wanting these. I would LOVE to win some.

    M

    Reply
  71. S. Simpson says

    September 28, 2012 at 1:27 am

    I love hot dots. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

    ✰ Stacy

    Simpson Superstars

    Reply
  72. Mrs. Reinartz says

    September 28, 2012 at 2:42 am

    Thank you for such a tremendous giveaway and awesome blog!

    eickejn@gmail.com

    Reply
  73. Angela says

    September 28, 2012 at 2:58 am

    I love Hot Dots!! They are awesome!!!!

    Angela

    Reply
  74. Delighted says

    September 28, 2012 at 3:41 am

    Hot dots are awesome!

    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

    Reply
  75. Darlene says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:35 am

    I would love to try these out!
    Darlene
    jdsargo@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  76. Dandy Texan says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Would love these!
    mistynmiller@gmail.com

    Reply
  77. Melissa says

    September 28, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    I love that it is an easy and fun center!

    Reply
  78. Rachel Seymour says

    September 28, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Thank you for having so many giveaways! I love that you always share the goodies you use in your room! 🙂

    Would LOVE to win these!!

    Rachel
    A-B-Seymour

    Reply
  79. NiseyT says

    September 29, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Would love to have a set of these for my kinders! Thanks for the opportunity.
    Denise
    Dthomas122@woh.rr.com

    Reply
  80. Amy J says

    September 29, 2012 at 1:03 am

    I think I need some hot dots! Awesome giveaway and congrats!

    Amy
    What Happens in First Grade
    What Happens in First Grade

    Reply
  81. krazyforK says

    September 29, 2012 at 1:28 am

    ooh! i want to win this!!!! leigh ann 🙂

    Reply
  82. Mrs. Wathen says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Looks super fun and engaging:)

    Tammy
    The Resourceful Apple
    theresourcefulapple@gmail.com

    Reply
  83. jennifermeyer1 says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:33 am

    These would be great to use in my classroom!

    Reply
  84. larcher0411 says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:46 am

    I love Hot Dots!!!!

    littlelori0411@yahoo.com

    Reply
  85. Kelly says

    September 29, 2012 at 4:23 am

    Would love to win! 🙂
    Kelly 🙂
    kelly_burnard@hotmail.com

    Reply
  86. Jessrod28 says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I love hot dots!!
    jessrodriguez28@yahoo.com

    Reply
  87. Karen says

    September 29, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    My students love Hot Dots! Our library has sets we can check out for our class to use. I would love to have my own classroom set!

    Karen
    An Apple a Day in First Grade

    Reply
  88. Jenna says

    September 29, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    I'm a newbie teacher and any freebie is AMAZING!! 🙂

    Jenna
    Just Diving In

    Reply
  89. The Schuetz Four says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:10 am

    I would love to have some Hot Dots!

    Reply
  90. Angela Hunt says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I have never used Hot Dots but they look really fun for my students!!

    Reply
  91. Amy says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    My fingers are crossed!

    arcrow@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  92. AG says

    September 30, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    These look super fun!
    ajg87blue@aol.com

    Reply
  93. Yvonnee says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Great Giveaway! Thanks so much!
    yvonneeyrg@gmail.com

    Reply
  94. jfrancolino says

    October 1, 2012 at 2:05 am

    This would be a great thing to have in my room!
    juliefrancolino at gmail.com

    Reply
  95. Aleshia says

    October 1, 2012 at 6:41 am

    Oooh…love your content! I am a homeschooling mama and always in need of great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  96. Tammy says

    October 1, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    I had hot dots years ago in another school, would love to have some again. The kids loved them!

    Tammy

    Reply
  97. Teachng Ideas says

    October 2, 2012 at 1:41 am

    So looking forward to using some of your ideas in my classroom. Sorry but I'm a GA fan, GO DAWGS 🙂

    Reply
  98. meghan says

    October 2, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    this product looks so neat. glad I caught this giveaway! =)

    Meg
    Third Grade in the First State

    Reply
  99. Sommer says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:58 am

    This looks super fun! I live anything that gets kids excited about reading, learning, & school!

    Reply

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July 11, 2012 by: Jennifer

Hot Dots Giveaway!

I am in love with Hot Dots!  I guess I never got on the bandwagon until my two toddlers started playing it on my ipad!  Did you even know there’s an app for that?  Find it here for only .99! 

Anyway, Educational Insights contacted me and asked if I would like to try them out.  Well, school isn’t in session, but I thought my toddlers might like to give a it go with the real thing! The only problem is that I am going to have to buy another pen, they both want to play it ALL THE TIME!

 He loves how the pen lights up with or without sound =)

 He got it right!!

Although Hot Dots come in sets appropriate for ages 6-10, I decided I wanted to use them for independent practice in my letters and sounds station when school begins, so I got the Hot Dots Jr. version.  

I got the alphabet and beginning phonics packs.  They are AWESOME!  My kids not only love “playing” them, but I can see my kids at school loving them, too!  I also like the fact that they are going to be easy enough that even my struggling learners will be able to master them!
The Jr Hot Dots are available for:
Alphabet, Beginning Phonics, Numbers & Counting, Colors, Shapes, Patterns & Sequencing, Beginning Science, Beginning Problem Solving
The winner of this giveaway will be able to choose between any two card sets and one interactive pen as well!
Choose between 
Ace or Kat!

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  1. Lisa R. says

    July 11, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I would use this as a center to review important skills, such as phonics & math. 🙂 Great giveaway!!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

    Reply
  2. EMpowered says

    July 11, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Oooh I would love to use these as independent practice with my ELLs!

    Emily
    eah719@hotmail.com

    Reply
  3. Briana says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I would use them for a fun phonics center or for word work early on. The science and problem solving ones sound fun, too!
    nesheimb at gmail

    Reply
  4. Carol Cobb says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    This looks like an excellent and easy to differentiate literacy center – interesting! Those pens are adorable too – kids will love them!
    -Carol
    Mrs. Cobb's Kinder Sprouts

    Reply
  5. Miss Ice says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    These look great for practice during Daily 5!

    Courtney
    3rd Grade Sprinkles
    courtneyice1@gmail.com

    Reply
  6. ksteacher81 says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    I would use this as a center during guided reading groups or as a review for those struggling students.
    Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com

    Reply
  7. Karla Banks says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    I would love to use it as independent practice for my kids. I have k-5 special ed so many of my students could use the same set.
    LifeInSpecialEducation

    Reply
  8. kimcollatos says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I would use them in my literacy stations. I have been wanting these so badly!!

    Reply
  9. Mrs. Nunley says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I would use these in a work station. So neat!
    -Megan

    First Grade Magic

    Reply
  10. Sandra says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    These would be perfect as a word work center during the daily 5 and for math workstations!! 🙂
    ❤ Sandra
    Sweet Times in First
    sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com

    Reply
  11. Tamera says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I am in my second year of Daily 5 & these would be wonderful for word work. Crossing my fingers and hoping to win!
    🙂
    Tamera
    http://myheartbelongsinfirst.blogspot.com
    Kaizactan2001@yahoo.com

    Reply
  12. Storie says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I've never had a set of Hot Dots, but I have heard so many great things about them. I would use them as independent practice during D5 or Math Workshop.
    Storie
    Stories by Storie

    Reply
  13. Liz says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    I would probably use it as a center for word work!
    Liz
    Come check out my new blog Teaching in Valley

    Reply
  14. Carol Cobb says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    These would be super fun for an independent literacy center. The pens are so cute! (thought I had posted this already, I don't know what I did! haha!)
    -Carol
    Mrs. Cobb's Kinder Sprouts

    Reply
  15. Mrs. Reimann says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I would use this with my son!

    Lorena
    Little Treasures

    Reply
  16. Linda says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I would use these at center and extra practice for intervention kiddos!

    Reply
  17. Linda says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I would use these at center and extra practice for intervention kiddos!

    Reply
  18. Allison says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I would love to have these!
    Allison311@bellsouth.net

    Reply
  19. Lori Rosenberg says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I would definitely use these at a station. They look like tons of learning fun!
    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

    Reply
  20. Kristen says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    These would make GREAT centers for my kinders!
    kclardy82@gmail.com

    Reply
  21. Amanda MacDonald says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I would use these during the daily five! Or as extra practice of essential skills for struggling students!
    Amanda
    Adventures in Primary Education

    Reply
  22. Miss B says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    I would use it as a center for my preschoolers! 🙂

    Reply
  23. The Meek Moose says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Perfect for centers. I remember that they used to just sell the dots by themselves so you could make up your own questions. That would be cool too.
    ~Heather
    http://themeekmoose.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Michelle Gaetjens says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    A neighbor teacher of mine uses these for her centers. She has also spoken very highly of them. I would really love to start using these in my classroom. I am excited to learn about the hot dots app too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  25. mcoop1125 says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    These are perfect for centers! I've never seen them in action…thanks for sharing – and the opportunity to win!
    michelle
    mcoop1125@gmail.com

    Reply
  26. Erica says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    I love hot dots! I already use them during Daily 5 working on words.

    Erica
    Sprinkles to Kindergarten
    erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com

    Reply
  27. Chrissy says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I'd use them as part of Daily 5 Work on Words.

    Also, I'm hosting an Alphabet Letter Exchange if you're interested in participating. You can read the post here http://www.firstgradefoundme.blogspot.com/2012/07/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-alphabet-letter.html
    http://www.firstgradefoundme.blogspot.com/2012/07/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-alphabet-letter.html

    Reply
  28. Jen says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    I would use them as a literacy or math center or for small group intervention. Love these! 🙂
    ~Jen
    Jen's Kinder Kids

    Reply
  29. Mrs. Tolbert says

    July 11, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I would use this at small group table or as a literacy station.
    ~Jada
    Daisy Days for Learning

    Reply
  30. Kristina says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Lookalike a fun way to practice some phonics!mlove those cute pens!

    Reply
  31. Louanne says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Love these! I would use them as independent practice in my Literacy Centers. 🙂
    My Kindergarten Kids

    Reply
  32. Delighted says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I would use them as a center.

    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

    Reply
  33. Ziggyfriends says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    I bought a set of the Hot Dot Jr. cards for my class last year. It's a great ready to go activity. I would love to add to my resources for these.

    Donna W.
    darryl40w@att.net

    Reply
  34. Owl Things First says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    These look great! I would love to have these as one of my reading stations!
    Jenny

    Owl Things First

    Reply
  35. Crystal says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    I have never heard of Hot Dots until now!! Sounds like it would be a great addition to my word study learning centers!!
    Crystal
    Ms Jones Junction

    Reply
  36. Emily says

    July 11, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I love hot dots! I would put them in my word work center!

    Emily @ Second Grade Silliness 

    Reply
  37. loularkin says

    July 11, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    This looks like a fun and easy way for kids to work independently.
    Jennifer Larkin
    loularkin@comcast.net

    Reply
  38. Barb says

    July 11, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    I'd love to use this during Lit centers!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    Barb
    msualum99@juno.com

    Reply
  39. Rachael Sterling says

    July 11, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    I think I would first try them out with my own 5 year old! 🙂 Then after she was done with them I would use them in small groups with my Firsties!
    rachaelrsterling@yahoo.com

    Reply
  40. Kiley says

    July 11, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    I love Hot Spots! I especially love that I can make my own cards using the stickers! Works great for differentiation!
    firstgradefrenzy@yahoo.com

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  41. mollymm77 says

    July 11, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I would use this at my ABC center for independent practice. I also think it would be great to use with a volunteer.
    mollymm77@hotmail.com

    Reply
  42. Mrs. M says

    July 11, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    I would definitely use them in my centers. I also have a lot of ELL students so this would be perfect reinforcement for them.

    msedana@gmail.com

    Reply
  43. MH says

    July 11, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I LOVE Hot Dots! I actually just bought some for center time and fast finishers for next year. I would love to have some more for my room! Kids absolutely love them!

    Megan
    meganhaan@gmail.com

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  44. Rene Machjewski says

    July 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I love hot dots…only I don't actually own any 🙁 the girls on my GL do though. I'd use them for word work, independent practice, Peer tutoring, reward time…the possibilities are endless! You are so fortunate to be able to receive cool things like that!!

    rene
    A Passion For Primary

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  45. Mrs. Shelton says

    July 11, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Oh my goodness! I al.most bought this the other day at our local teacher store. I wanted it soooo bad but couldn't fork over the money just yet. I would use it as a center activity! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Sarah
    Kindergarten Korner

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  46. Miss Squirrels says

    July 11, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    I would love to use them in a center- that self checking is fantastic!!
    Staci

    ☞Go NuTTY with ME!

    misssquirrels@yahoo.com

    Reply
  47. levinerh says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    This would be awesome to use in literacy and math centers for independent practice!
    Rachel

    Reply
  48. larcher0411 says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Iuse hot dots as a center actvity for math and reading. The kids love them and they give the students instant feedback!!!

    Lori

    littlelori0411@yahoo.com

    Reply
  49. Meredith Gilbert says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I would use them at centers!
    Sunshine, Sand and Scissors
    MissGilbert01@gmail.com

    Reply
  50. KrystinZ says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    They would be great to use as an independent center activity.

    khzwolinski at gmail dot com

    Reply
  51. Mama Duck says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    These look great! The kids would love it and it would be perfect to use for daily 5. I sure would love them! Cheinemann@comcast.net

    Reply
  52. Mrs. Clark says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    I love hot dots! Had them at my old school and would love them for my classroom now!

    Dana.clark15@yahoo.com

    Reply
  53. Angi says

    July 11, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    I use hot dots cards in my classroom during guided math. The students practice addition and subtraction facts. I also have a set of hot and cold dots to make my own cards, but I haven't decided what to do with them yet. I bet the kiddos would LOVE these pens. 🙂

    Reply
  54. April Kreitzer Wolfe says

    July 11, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I would use them during my centers.

    April
    Wolfelicious
    kreitzer29@Hotmail.com

    Reply
  55. Jessica says

    July 11, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    either in centers, or for small group instruction reinforcement.

    Reply
  56. jenbrett says

    July 11, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    I would start with my own kinder/1st grade kiddos and to help them build their confidence and then I would use them in the classroom for word work during our daily 5! Thanks for a great blog- have added your blog to my favorites- that I stalk regularly! 🙂

    Reply
  57. Lory Robinson says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Super cute! I would use during Daily 5. 🙂
    Lory
    Funforfirst.blogspot.co,

    Reply
  58. Andrea says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:11 am

    I love these and would use them to reinforce skills with my small intervention groups. It would be something easy to use while I assessed other students since it is self-checking. I will have to look into the app!
    Andrea
    Reading Toward the Stars
    readerstars@gmail.com

    Reply
  59. Emily and Jordan says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:14 am

    I would use these for independent practice during literacy centers with my 4K students.

    Reply
  60. Lindsey Roseboom says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:29 am

    I love this! This would be a great addition to center!

    Lindsey Roseboom
    Fantastic First Grade Friends

    Reply
  61. Jessrod28 says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:26 am

    I love Hot Dots and so do my first graders!! I would use them as a Math tub and as a Reading work station!

    Reply
  62. Deanna says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:16 am

    So cute! This would be a great activity for kids who need extra help. Not to mention, my grand daughter would love it!
    Think all night…..Teach all day

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  63. Jackie says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:17 am

    I have never heard of these, so I would love to use these with my ESL students and struggling readers for review & practice. Hope I win! Thanks, Jackie
    jackie@acsnet.com

    Reply
  64. Pam says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:41 am

    I would use these as an independent learning center. My kindergarten daughter would also love these!

    missdiamondbc@yahoo.com

    Reply
  65. Renee Stewart says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I would love to use these in an independent center—the possibilites will only be limited by me!!

    Renee

    Stewartr@greenvilleisd.com

    Reply
  66. kbauter says

    July 12, 2012 at 4:07 am

    I'd love to use this during the Daily 5.

    katiebauter@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  67. meadowt says

    July 12, 2012 at 11:35 am

    This would be a great review skill center or word work center.
    Barbara
    happyteachingfirst.blogspot.com
    meadowt@msn.com

    Reply
  68. Christina Collinsworth says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Hot Dots are really cool!

    redmist100@gmail.com

    Reply
  69. Kinderkids says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    I would use these with my reading intervention groups. They would be fun and motivvational. Thank you for sharing.

    Clairhr@comcast.net

    Reply
  70. Sandy Wooten says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I would love to use Hot Dots in my literacy stations! Thanks for doing this giveaway!

    Reply
  71. Eileen Griffin says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I would use Hot Dots as an independent word work center. I think my kiddos would love these.

    Reply
  72. Karen Arnold says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I would love to use Hot Dots as a center and for small group work.

    nonnie_zan@hotmail.com

    Reply
  73. Mandy says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Love these! Would be a great early finisher or even Daily Five activity!
    Mandy

    Reply
  74. Karen Mixon says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I love Hot Dots! I use them as a station during reading time.

    Karen
    mmixon@homesc.com

    Reply
  75. Amelia says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    These are awesome! I would use these in a literacy workstation. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!

    amelias.schaeffer@gmail.com

    Reply
  76. Charlene Roddy says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    This sounds right up my students alley! I teach a K-1 class for students diagnosed on the autism spectrum, and many of my students show academic delays. I could use the Hot Dots Jr during break times, as an academic play activity, and could also use it with the students during small group and centers work to boost their skills.

    Reply
  77. Diane says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    These are so cool would love to win for my preschool!

    Diane
    didifang@aol.com

    Reply
  78. Ann says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I would use them with my 10 yr old daughter with down syndrome. These are the kind of things that help her learn best.

    Reply
  79. Kim Dowd says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I've had my eye on these for a while! I would love to use them for independent practice during center time! I think the kids would love them!

    Reply
  80. KinderTeacher says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I would use them with my low students during small group.

    Michelle
    maskew35@comcast.net

    Reply
  81. Terri Paulson-Sasaki says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I think these would be great to use for independent practice and my parent assist group with my lower firsties. Thank you

    Terri
    thefirstgradeprincess.blogspot.com
    princessleigh1st@yahoo.com

    Reply
  82. Nichole Dirks says

    July 12, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    These are so cool!! I would use these for my low ESL kiddos during stations. I think that this would help them with some independent practice that they could be successful at. 🙂

    Reply
  83. cindy says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    I hope to win these and use them first with my granddaughter to see her reaction. Then I will use them with a kindergarten class when school starts up.

    Reply
  84. Lisa says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    I think these are great!

    Reply
  85. Amy says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    I already have a few Hot Dot cards and pens, and I love using them in centers or with individual students who need extra practice with specific skills. I would love to add to my collection!

    Reply
  86. Mrs. Macdonald says

    July 12, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    I would love to use this in class with my learners that have Special needs! I have several that are tactile and auditory learners that need the multi sensory stimulation!

    Reply
  87. Chelsea says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    One thing I'm worried about next year is differentiation, so I'd be excited to use Hot Dots in guided groups and centers. They seem like a great way to get struggling students excited about learning!

    Reply
  88. JGriffiths says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    I would use these as part of my Daily 5 work on words choices. The students love using hands on materials.

    Reply
  89. graciegirl says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Would love to use this as a reading station.

    Reply
  90. merrell says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    I would use these for independent work during small group instruction for math and reading.

    Reply
  91. Kshee23 says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    I would use them in a center!

    Kate

    Reply
  92. Michelle says

    July 12, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    I would love to use this in my Daily 5 centers!

    Michelle
    michelle_werner4@hotmail.com

    Reply
  93. Brandy says

    July 12, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    I love Hot Dots! I would use them in my Daily 5 centers.

    Reply
  94. melanie322 says

    July 13, 2012 at 12:38 am

    I think these would be great to use for my struggling students.

    Melanie
    melanie322@yahoo.com

    Reply
  95. Brandy says

    July 13, 2012 at 1:01 am

    I have always wanted some of these to use in my classroom! I would love to use these in one of my stations and for my struggling readers!

    Reply
  96. Ashlee says

    July 13, 2012 at 1:26 am

    I would use Hot Dots during station time. I
    Would use it as an intervention for my really low babies.

    Ashlee
    Aldaniels15@yahoo.com

    Reply
  97. Angela says

    July 13, 2012 at 1:44 am

    My kiddos who are struggling with basic skills would really benefit from this!!!

    Angela

    The Daily Alphabet

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  98. Brianne says

    July 13, 2012 at 2:04 am

    I would use it at centers, for daily 5, and independent practice with my special ed students!
    bl3982@yahoo.com

    Reply
  99. kristina says

    July 13, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I have always wanted to try Hot Dots in my classroom. Great giveaway!
    kravenegas@yahoo.com

    Reply
  100. Linda says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:10 am

    I think my class would love Hot Dots!

    lsslak@yahoo.com

    Reply
  101. Karen says

    July 13, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    I would use this as a special word work center for Daily 5! Each student would get one day a week to go to this center.

    Reply
  102. Lori says

    July 13, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I love hot dots! I have my students use them at my small group table for a quick assessment before they use them independently.

    Lvanhove@comcast.net

    Reply
  103. Penny says

    July 13, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    I would use these as an independent station.

    Reply
  104. Cindy says

    July 13, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Would definitely use as a center for my quick finishers! :o)

    Cindy
    ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

    Reply
  105. f3b60128-64d5-11e1-a47e-000bcdcb471e says

    July 13, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Independent practice in a Pre-K class

    Christine, isabelli3619 (at) aol (dot) com

    Reply
  106. Chelsea says

    July 14, 2012 at 1:39 am

    I would love to use these in my Daily 5 Word Work center!!!

    Reply
  107. luttrell97 says

    July 14, 2012 at 2:18 am

    These would be great for my Library center in my Pre-K classroom 🙂

    Reply
  108. Karyn says

    July 14, 2012 at 3:00 am

    I would use the Hot Dots as independent practice for my kiddos. Hot dots would also be a great center activity! Awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  109. Kim says

    July 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    These look fabulous! I would use them with my strugglers in small group and in centers for my independents.
    kimworthey@yahoo.com

    Reply
  110. Kim says

    July 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    These look fabulous! I would use them with my strugglers in small group and in centers for my independents.
    kimworthey@yahoo.com

    Reply
  111. aclark says

    July 14, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    I would use them as independent practice during reading rotations, letting a different student use it each day of the week!

    Ashley
    arclark2012@gmail.com

    Reply
  112. Melissa says

    July 14, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    Hot Dots are wonderful. My students LOVE using these to master their multiplication facts. I would love to get some for division or fractions too. The kids even beg to stay in at recess to "play" with them. I love that they are self-checking and the kids want to get the right answers.

    Reply
  113. susan says

    July 15, 2012 at 12:24 am

    I would love these to use for Daily 5 Word Work
    swinters@alpinedistrict.org

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  114. Kelly says

    July 15, 2012 at 1:51 am

    This would be great during literacy centers!

    kjleatherman@gmail.com

    Reply
  115. Katie P. says

    July 15, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    I would love to use these in my literacy centers!

    katiereeder@gmail.com

    Reply
  116. Buggy In Kindergarten says

    July 15, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    What an awesome giveaway! I really hope that I win these so that I can use them during my literacy centers! I think this is a really great tool to use and have students do some self assessments!

    buggyinkindergarten@gmail.com

    Reply
  117. landoflearning says

    July 15, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    You are not the only one to show this product so it's got me looking at it and I love the sound of them! What a great give away! Anxious to find out who wins!!
    landoflearing.wordpress.com

    Reply
  118. landoflearning says

    July 15, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Oh I almost forgot to say that I would use them in a mixture of centers and with small groups as needed. I would base it off of student needs. Thanks again!!

    Reply
  119. BrittKrueger says

    July 15, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    I think this would be a great addition to small group work & centers! Thank you for the opportunity!

    Reply
  120. Becca says

    July 15, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    I would love to use this during my station time. I think it would be a perfect station activity and my kids would LOVE it! 🙂

    Reply
  121. bellz says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:06 am

    I would use this with my son to help him with his reading and numbers, I think it woulkd be a great activity for at home over the summer and weekends to help keep his mind active

    Reply
  122. Amy says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I have some Hot Dots already and the kids love them, but have not seen the junior set. Would love to add it to my Hot Dots center. Amy

    Reply
  123. Sara Stockton says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I just graduated and got my first teaching job as a first grade teacher. Your blog is great! This would be a great tool for my new classroom!

    Reply
  124. Amy Henchey says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:36 am

    I would LOVE to have this for my kids to practice in my Kindergarten classroom! They would use it during centers or during Daily 5. 🙂 Amy Sweetpea5910@hotmail.com

    Reply
  125. Mrs. Jordan says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:08 am

    Well today is my 18th wedding anniversary and here I am looking at blogs! (LOL) Anyways, I haven't used hot dots before and think it would be a great addition to my Daily 5 routine.

    Reply
  126. Jennifer says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:03 am

    I would use these in my literacy or math centers!!

    Jennifer
    jenniferlalsip(at)yahoo(dot)com
    The First Grade Dream
    Win an iPad for your classroom

    Reply
  127. Keri says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I just learned what they were last school year… yeah I was not on the bandwagon either. I would love to add this to my collection of things lol for my kiddos.

    Reply
  128. Nicole Lanier says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Hot Dots would be a great addition to my long list of word work activity ideas!! I love using technology in my classroom even if it is simple! When the activities are fun the kids don't even realize they're learning! Great giveaway!

    Nicole
    Lanier's Kindergarten Lions

    Reply
  129. Martha says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    I would love to use this with my daily 5 stations.

    Reply
  130. t. ulch says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:10 am

    This would be a great word work station!
    tjulch@mpsomaha.org

    Reply

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