Thursday, April 19, 2012

Hear-All Assessment Recorder Giveaway, and other things!

Happy Thursday, friends! Kerri here...
I just HAD to share my Katie Bug's Yearbook Cover entry for her school. I think it is so adorable!!
I know if I were the judge, she would win FOR SURE!! Don't you all agree?? :)


Here's an idea for your Spring bulletin board-we made butterflies last week and flowers today from my Rainforest Fun Art and Writing Pack, and these 2 projects are doubling for my April board, since my Open House isn't until June 7th. Yup, you heard me right, peeps! June 7th!! Most of you will be all tan and relaxed enjoying your summer, while I will be all frazzled and neck deep in Open House madness!! Sigh...
Anyway, here it is all put up!


Next week, we will be diving into the making all of the animals in the rainforest, and after that, it's Rainforest Madness until June 7th, baby!




Now, on to the extra-exciting part of this post, my Learning Resources Hear-All Assessment Recorder review!
I was soooo excited when Learning Resources contacted me and asked me to review this AWESOME product. I had NOTHING to record my kids' reading with, and when their generous offer came, I knew this would be PERFECT for my class!


I have been using it for a couple of weeks now, and it is AMAZING!! My kidlets are sooo excited every time they see me take it out, and they ALL want to be recorded while they read. Here are some of the ways I have put it to use in my classroom...
During Accelerated Reader, while I listen to a student read her AR book. I can email her recording to her mom!


During partner reading of our Houghton-Mifflin story. I was helping my low babies read, so I let the Assessment recorder monitor how the other groups were partner reading!


During small reading groups. After my students read with each other, they got to listen to their recording! They LOVED it!!


During my Henry and Mudge Book Club with a small group. They each took turns reading a page and then we listened to it together. THey were AMAZED! And, a little embarassed! :)

This little device is small, compact, and records REALLY well. The voices are clear when I play it back and it is SUPER simple to use! I just plug it into my computer and I can save the files to email to my parents! I think the best thing about the HEAR-ALL Assessment Recorder from Learning Resources is how motivated the kids are to use it, and the fact that it can be my ears even when I am not right there! To learn more about the Hear All-Assessment Recorder, and other great products from Learning Resources, click the links below...
You can visit Learning Resource's FACEBOOK page here :)


You can go to their TWITTER page here :)


And, their YOUTUBE page here! :)


Learning Resources is allowing me to give one of these GREAT products away to one of you, our loyal followers! This is a $99.99 value! How cool is that?! To sweeten the pot even more, Lindsay and I will throw in one product from either of our TPT stores. Are you intrigued yet?? :)
We will be using Rafflecopter for our giveaway because it is THE BOMB-DIGGIDY and so easy to use! You can earn 4 separate chances to win:


  1. Like Learning Resources on Facebook
  2. Become a follower of our blog, or tell us that you already are a follower!
  3. Follow Kerri's TPT store
  4. Follow Lindsay's TPT store
Easy, Peasy Lemon Squeezy, right?? We will pick a winner next Wednesday night, April 25th, so jump on it, Peeps!! 

Click the rafflecopter below to enter...

a Rafflecopter giveaway

30 comments:

  1. Your bulletin board looks fabulous!

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  2. Thank you for the opportunity to win. I am glad I follow your blog.

    missnguyensclass.blogspot.com

    sn.nguyen19@gmail.com

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  3. I love reading your blog! It is such an inspiration. I just started one and would love if you would go and check it out to help get it going.
    totallyterrificteachingtools.blogspot.com

    Lohren Nolan

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  4. Just found you tonight while birdwalking. Am now a follower! I love the bb! Am heading over to TpT to check it out. Then Learning Resources - wish I would of seen these before doing my grant.

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  5. Her drawing is Great! (love those flowers, too!!)
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue SKies

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  7. I was looking for something bright that tied in with my upcoming rainforest unit! Thank you. I'm also excited to learn about those amazing recorders as a bonus! Thanks

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  8. I LOVE your blog and all your fabulous ideas! I have been following for quite some time now.

    heathernnance@yahoo.com

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  9. Love your blog!
    kimworthey@yahoo.com

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  10. I also love your blog, your creativity and cuteness!
    Rosemary
    rosemarykn@comcast.net

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  11. I have been a follower of your blog as well as both your tpt stores. Unfortunately, not on Facebook, but I follow LR on twitter! Looking forward to the opportunity to win this amazing product, which I plan on writing a grant for this fall if I do not win one! Thanks, Ladies:)

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  12. Love your idea to email the readings to parents. That is a fabulous idea! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Ashley
    Live2Learn

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  13. Hi Kerri and Lindsay! I love the flowers and butterflies - so beautiful!! I already like Learning Resources on Facebook, I follow your blog, and I follow both your TPT stores. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a Hear All! I'm crossing my fingers!

    Susan
    happygirl747@yahoo.com

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  14. Thanks for the chance to win such a great product. I'll be hoping!

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  15. WOW! The bulletin board is amazing!!! I wish I had a bulleting board in my room :(

    My Second Sense

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  16. Great giveaway!! I absolutely love your blog & am a follower!

    Lisa
    fsuteach81@yahoo.com

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  17. I already follow your blog and LOVE it!

    Aimee
    aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org

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  19. Thanks for the opportunity. I follow your blog. I hope I win:) Your contest ends on my birthday.

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  20. I am already following:))
    Corinna
    corgandara@gmail.com
    Surfin' Through Second

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  21. I am already a follower of your awesome blog! Thank you!
    BPaigeMiller(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  22. I now like Learning Resources on FB! Thank you!
    BPaigeMiller(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  23. I already follow Kerri's TPT Store! Thank you!
    BPaigeMiller(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  24. I now follow Lindsay's TPT Store! Thank you!
    BPaigeMiller(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  25. I'm your newest follower! Thank you for the chance to win.

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  26. All 4 likes done! I love the creativity you both have! I will be staying tuned to see what you roll out for next year. Already making my plans for then...yikes! Thanks!

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  27. was this contest closed early? It said it would be picked on Wed night (25th) which is today.

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