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Lisa R. says
I would use this as a center to review important skills, such as phonics & math. 🙂 Great giveaway!!
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
EMpowered says
Oooh I would love to use these as independent practice with my ELLs!
Emily
eah719@hotmail.com
Briana says
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
Carol Cobb says
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
Miss Ice says
These look great for practice during Daily 5!
ksteacher81 says
I would use this as a center during guided reading groups or as a review for those struggling students.
Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com
Karla Banks says
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
kimcollatos says
I would use them in my literacy stations. I have been wanting these so badly!!
Mrs. Nunley says
I would use these in a work station. So neat!
-Megan
Sandra says
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
Tamera says
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
Storie says
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
Liz says
I would probably use it as a center for word work!
Liz
Come check out my new blog Teaching in Valley
Carol Cobb says
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
Mrs. Reimann says
I would use this with my son!
Lorena
Little Treasures
Linda says
I would use these at center and extra practice for intervention kiddos!
Linda says
I would use these at center and extra practice for intervention kiddos!
Allison says
I would love to have these!
Allison311@bellsouth.net
Lori Rosenberg says
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
Kristen says
These would make GREAT centers for my kinders!
kclardy82@gmail.com
Amanda MacDonald says
I would use these during the daily five! Or as extra practice of essential skills for struggling students!
Amanda
Adventures in Primary Education
Miss B says
I would use it as a center for my preschoolers! 🙂
The Meek Moose says
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
Michelle Gaetjens says
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!
mcoop1125 says
These are perfect for centers! I've never seen them in action…thanks for sharing – and the opportunity to win!
michelle
mcoop1125@gmail.com
Erica says
I love hot dots! I already use them during Daily 5 working on words.
Chrissy says
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
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Jen says
I would use them as a literacy or math center or for small group intervention. Love these! 🙂
~Jen
Jen's Kinder Kids
Mrs. Tolbert says
I would use this at small group table or as a literacy station.
~Jada
Daisy Days for Learning
Kristina says
Lookalike a fun way to practice some phonics!mlove those cute pens!
Louanne says
Love these! I would use them as independent practice in my Literacy Centers. 🙂
My Kindergarten Kids
Delighted says
I would use them as a center.
Ziggyfriends says
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
Owl Things First says
These look great! I would love to have these as one of my reading stations!
Jenny
Crystal says
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
Emily says
I love hot dots! I would put them in my word work center!
loularkin says
This looks like a fun and easy way for kids to work independently.
Jennifer Larkin
loularkin@comcast.net
Barb says
I'd love to use this during Lit centers!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Barb
msualum99@juno.com
Rachael Sterling says
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
Kiley says
I love Hot Spots! I especially love that I can make my own cards using the stickers! Works great for differentiation!
firstgradefrenzy@yahoo.com
mollymm77 says
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
Mrs. M says
I would definitely use them in my centers. I also have a lot of ELL students so this would be perfect reinforcement for them.
MH says
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
Rene Machjewski says
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!!
Mrs. Shelton says
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
Miss Squirrels says
I would love to use them in a center- that self checking is fantastic!!
Staci
levinerh says
This would be awesome to use in literacy and math centers for independent practice!
Rachel
larcher0411 says
Iuse hot dots as a center actvity for math and reading. The kids love them and they give the students instant feedback!!!
Lori
Meredith Gilbert says
I would use them at centers!
Sunshine, Sand and Scissors
MissGilbert01@gmail.com
KrystinZ says
They would be great to use as an independent center activity.
khzwolinski at gmail dot com
Mama Duck says
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
Mrs. Clark says
I love hot dots! Had them at my old school and would love them for my classroom now!
Angi says
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. 🙂
April Kreitzer Wolfe says
I would use them during my centers.
Jessica says
either in centers, or for small group instruction reinforcement.
jenbrett says
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! 🙂
Lory Robinson says
Super cute! I would use during Daily 5. 🙂
Lory
Funforfirst.blogspot.co,
Andrea says
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
Emily and Jordan says
I would use these for independent practice during literacy centers with my 4K students.
Lindsey Roseboom says
I love this! This would be a great addition to center!
Lindsey Roseboom
Fantastic First Grade Friends
Jessrod28 says
I love Hot Dots and so do my first graders!! I would use them as a Math tub and as a Reading work station!
Deanna says
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
Jackie says
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
Pam says
I would use these as an independent learning center. My kindergarten daughter would also love these!
Renee Stewart says
I would love to use these in an independent center—the possibilites will only be limited by me!!
Renee
kbauter says
I'd love to use this during the Daily 5.
meadowt says
This would be a great review skill center or word work center.
Barbara
happyteachingfirst.blogspot.com
meadowt@msn.com
Hot Dots are really cool!
Kinderkids says
I would use these with my reading intervention groups. They would be fun and motivvational. Thank you for sharing.
Sandy Wooten says
I would love to use Hot Dots in my literacy stations! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Eileen Griffin says
I would use Hot Dots as an independent word work center. I think my kiddos would love these.
Karen Arnold says
I would love to use Hot Dots as a center and for small group work.
Mandy says
Love these! Would be a great early finisher or even Daily Five activity!
Mandy
Karen Mixon says
I love Hot Dots! I use them as a station during reading time.
Karen
mmixon@homesc.com
Amelia says
These are awesome! I would use these in a literacy workstation. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
Charlene Roddy says
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.
Diane says
These are so cool would love to win for my preschool!
Diane
didifang@aol.com
Ann says
I would use them with my 10 yr old daughter with down syndrome. These are the kind of things that help her learn best.
Kim Dowd says
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!
KinderTeacher says
I would use them with my low students during small group.
Michelle
maskew35@comcast.net
Terri Paulson-Sasaki says
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
Nichole Dirks says
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. 🙂
cindy says
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.
Lisa says
I think these are great!
Amy says
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!
Mrs. Macdonald says
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!
Chelsea says
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!
JGriffiths says
I would use these as part of my Daily 5 work on words choices. The students love using hands on materials.
graciegirl says
Would love to use this as a reading station.
merrell says
I would use these for independent work during small group instruction for math and reading.
Kshee23 says
I would use them in a center!
Kate
Michelle says
I would love to use this in my Daily 5 centers!
Michelle
michelle_werner4@hotmail.com
Brandy says
I love Hot Dots! I would use them in my Daily 5 centers.
melanie322 says
I think these would be great to use for my struggling students.
Melanie
melanie322@yahoo.com
Brandy says
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!
Ashlee says
I would use Hot Dots during station time. I
Would use it as an intervention for my really low babies.
Ashlee
Aldaniels15@yahoo.com
Angela says
My kiddos who are struggling with basic skills would really benefit from this!!!
Angela
Brianne says
I would use it at centers, for daily 5, and independent practice with my special ed students!
bl3982@yahoo.com
kristina says
I have always wanted to try Hot Dots in my classroom. Great giveaway!
kravenegas@yahoo.com
Linda says
I think my class would love Hot Dots!
Karen says
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.
Lori says
I love hot dots! I have my students use them at my small group table for a quick assessment before they use them independently.
Penny says
I would use these as an independent station.
Cindy says
Would definitely use as a center for my quick finishers! :o)
Independent practice in a Pre-K class
Christine, isabelli3619 (at) aol (dot) com
Chelsea says
I would love to use these in my Daily 5 Word Work center!!!
luttrell97 says
These would be great for my Library center in my Pre-K classroom 🙂
Karyn says
I would use the Hot Dots as independent practice for my kiddos. Hot dots would also be a great center activity! Awesome giveaway!
Kim says
These look fabulous! I would use them with my strugglers in small group and in centers for my independents.
kimworthey@yahoo.com
Kim says
These look fabulous! I would use them with my strugglers in small group and in centers for my independents.
kimworthey@yahoo.com
aclark says
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
Melissa says
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.
susan says
I would love these to use for Daily 5 Word Work
swinters@alpinedistrict.org
Kelly says
This would be great during literacy centers!
Katie P. says
I would love to use these in my literacy centers!
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!
landoflearning says
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
landoflearning says
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!!
BrittKrueger says
I think this would be a great addition to small group work & centers! Thank you for the opportunity!
Becca says
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! 🙂
bellz says
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
Amy says
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
Sara Stockton says
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!
Amy Henchey says
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
Mrs. Jordan says
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.
Jennifer says
I would use these in my literacy or math centers!!
Jennifer
jenniferlalsip(at)yahoo(dot)com
The First Grade Dream
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Keri says
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.
Nicole Lanier says
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!
Martha says
I would love to use this with my daily 5 stations.
t. ulch says
This would be a great word work station!
tjulch@mpsomaha.org
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These look fabulous!
MissGilbert01@gmail.com
Sunshine, Sand and Scissors
I would absolutely LOVE some hot dots!!!
jennygollup@gmail.com
What an awesome giveaway!! Fingers crossed!! 🙂
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
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
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
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
Love hot dots!
I LOVE Hot Dots!! Hoping to win!
Juli
http://www.simpleinsecond.blogspot.com
I have a pounding headache. But I'm entering your giveaway,,you said leave a comment about anything!!!
Megan
http://www.mrswheelerfirst.blogspot.com
These look interesting! mjhalbardier@gmail.com
I would love these!!!
Ashley
ashleysanderson1@hotmail.com
I have never used these but would love to my hey look great!
Brandy.withers@yahoo.com
Would love to give these a try!!!!! 🙂
Love the idea of Hot Dots!
Liz
Teaching in the Valley
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
I have a k/1 and would love hot dots for independent workstations.
kristina
kravenegas@yahoo.com
I just moved down to kindergarten this year too. Would love this for my class!
These look great!!
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
I have been wanting Hot Dots for awhile. I would love to win this!
Elizabeth L.
Love these! Such a great resource!
Pixy Stix and Teacher Tricks
I've never used them before, but I have heard of them. Crossing my fingers.
I am in first grade but I have a couple kiddos who do not know their letters yet. These would be great
This would be awesome for my ELL students. Could definitely benefit from these! Love…..
Brittany T.
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!
I haven't used these before, but I would love to try!! 🙂
Amanda
First Grade Garden
I would love to have these for my class.
Allison311@bellsouth.net
This would be great for word work or RTI!! b822b@yahoo.com
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
You're the best! 😉
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
love me some hot dots!
dianadirubbo@gmail.com
My kids would LOVE these!
Karyn
A is for Apple B is for Blog
Kideducator@comcast.net
I love this giveaway! I think I need this in my classroom!
Sarah
Kindergarten Korner
Those look like fun! Hope you are having a ball in K!
Natalie
Teachery Tidbits
I would love to win these!
Gracie
http://www.livinglargeinfirst.blogspot.com
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
Just for this year =)
My students would totally love it too – and I am really digging the mute option!
Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com
These would be awesome to use with an English Language Learner I am working with! 🙂
Those look like fun!
Alyse
Keep Calm and Apple On
These look so interactive and fun!
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
I love Hot Dots!!
Barbara
happyteachingfirst.blogspot.com
meadowt@msn.com
Hot Dots are awesome!
Erica
Sprinkles to Kindergarten
erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com
The kiddos are sure to love these!
LifeInSpecialEducation
Love Hot Dots. I also use them for a quick assessment in small group.
Lvanhove@comcast.net
I would love to use these in my literacy stations!
Sandy Wooten
Sandywoot26@yahoo.com
http://sandyslearningreef.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the chance!
Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
I've never seen these before! Exciting!!
I would absolutely LOVE some hot dots! What a fabulous idea for a giveaway – thank you!
Wendy 🙂
Teacher's Toolkit
These look amazing!
Jessica
Learn, Play & Have Fun
Love love love hot dots!
Jana
Jprowell11@gmail.com
Saw these on Zulilly, but I had missed them 🙁
Love your blog as always! 🙂
I would love a set of these. I've been wanting them for a while now! Thanks!
I would love to try Hot Dots. I've read so many good things about this product.
jkmatuch@aol.com
I would love to have these for my firsties!
txtchrgirl@gmail.com
I would love a set in my room! With all the levels it would be awesome!
I love your site! I love Hot Dots too!
This resource is new to me! Thanks for sharing!
Michelle
applesandabcs@gmail.com
These look great!
smontano9@cox.net
There look so fun! I'm sure the kids will L-O-V-E them!
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
I would love to use these! I teach Kinder!
I would love to use these! I teach Kinder too!
emilyragland1@gmail.com
I would love these for literacy station time during guided reading for my first graders. Karen Hill
Kare4@verizon.net
I would love to get my hands on some of these…please please please pick me 🙂
Jen
jeneratorj@gmail.com
These would be wonderful for my kindergarten intevention students! Thank you for the opportunity.
clairhr@comcast.net
These look so fun! My kindies would love them!
megandw@yahoo.com
My Kinders would love these!
I've never heard of Hot Dots. I would love to win these:)
Barbara
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
I've been wanting these. I would LOVE to win some.
M
I love hot dots. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
✰ Stacy
Simpson Superstars
Thank you for such a tremendous giveaway and awesome blog!
eickejn@gmail.com
I love Hot Dots!! They are awesome!!!!
Angela
Hot dots are awesome!
imgoingfirst@gmail.com
I would love to try these out!
Darlene
jdsargo@sbcglobal.net
Would love these!
mistynmiller@gmail.com
I love that it is an easy and fun center!
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
Would love to have a set of these for my kinders! Thanks for the opportunity.
Denise
Dthomas122@woh.rr.com
I think I need some hot dots! Awesome giveaway and congrats!
Amy
What Happens in First Grade
What Happens in First Grade
ooh! i want to win this!!!! leigh ann 🙂
Looks super fun and engaging:)
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple
theresourcefulapple@gmail.com
These would be great to use in my classroom!
I love Hot Dots!!!!
littlelori0411@yahoo.com
Would love to win! 🙂
Kelly 🙂
kelly_burnard@hotmail.com
I love hot dots!!
jessrodriguez28@yahoo.com
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
I'm a newbie teacher and any freebie is AMAZING!! 🙂
Jenna
Just Diving In
I would love to have some Hot Dots!
I have never used Hot Dots but they look really fun for my students!!
My fingers are crossed!
arcrow@sbcglobal.net
These look super fun!
ajg87blue@aol.com
Great Giveaway! Thanks so much!
yvonneeyrg@gmail.com
This would be a great thing to have in my room!
juliefrancolino at gmail.com
Oooh…love your content! I am a homeschooling mama and always in need of great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
I had hot dots years ago in another school, would love to have some again. The kids loved them!
Tammy
So looking forward to using some of your ideas in my classroom. Sorry but I'm a GA fan, GO DAWGS 🙂
this product looks so neat. glad I caught this giveaway! =)
Meg
Third Grade in the First State
This looks super fun! I live anything that gets kids excited about reading, learning, & school!