February 8, 2015

LOVE IS IN THE AIR . . . A GIVEAWAY FOR TEACHERS WHO SWOON OVER TECH

It has been ages since I have been in on a BIG giveaway.  Well, that all ends today!  I have officially joined forces with KinderCraze and a handful of other wonderful women to bring you a very special giveaway.  The goal was to create an event that made Valentine's Day extra special for our followers.  So, here we be . . . and just wait until you see what we have in store for you :)


Love Is In The Air has two amazing parts.  First, each individual blogger has a fun little "techy" prize up for grabs.  I'm talking everything from iTunes gift cards to doc cameras.  (I'll tell you all about mine in a moment!!)  You can hop between us and enter yourself for each one of these.  Second, there is a GRAND PRIZE being offered as well.  We each chipped in to award one very lucky winner an iPad Air.  Enter the Rafflecopter for this prize on any of our blogs! I told you this was an EPIC giveaway :)

 I am dying to tell you what I selected to give away.  Well, after much brain searching, I settled on a killer cool bluetooth ultra-portable speaker. I read countless reviews and watched a handful of videos to ensure I wasn't picking a dud. Well, this particular speaker is the highest rated for the its class . . . they say it has amazing sound and can fill the room.  

I use a portable speaker in my classroom and it is so helpful.  You don't have to plug your phone into anything, which means you can take pictures of your crew without interrupting the tunes. You also don't have to run across the room to control the music flow - the power is right in your hand!  Just think about how great this would be.  Music in YOUR classroom will never be the same :)


On that note, why don't you get yo-self entered for both giveaways??  I made the process pretty straight forward for you.  Just fill out the two Rafflecopter forms below!  Good luck my friends.  We will be back on 2/15 with all of our big winners :)


a Rafflecopter giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Why stop here . . . hop around to these other amazing sites and enter to win oodles of other tech-savvy classroom tools :)

72 comments:

  1. KateFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    This looks awesome! I am having major speaker issues right now, so a new speaker would be perfect!

    mcfallkate@gmail.com

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  2. Julie DavisFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    This would be perfect so that my students can listen to books recorded on my ipod!
    Julie

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  3. MFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    We use itumes as a brain break to dance around and practice our sight words. Right now I have to run it through my computer. This would be so much easier!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    I would use this to listen to Kidsbop as we do silent work.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    I don't listen to enough music in class. This should definitely help!

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  6. AllyFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I think music can really help learning! I'd love to use it to play gentle background music :)

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  7. mollyFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I would use the speaker on the weekend when I am at school planning.

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  8. Maureen AntoskiFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    I don't have a speaker!! But I'd love to hook it up to my ipod!

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  9. MrsBFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    This speaker would be awesome to use in my classroom!

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  10. Pauline PretzFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I am a small private school and I have a document camera to use with the one antique desk top computer. I use my smart phone for many things but I need this speaker to have my music that I use foe transitions and math and...! It would be so nice if the kids could hear it LOL
    Pauline

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  11. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    This speaker is very cool. I would love to use this in my classroom!

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  12. RosemaryFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I would use the speaker to have more music in my classroom.
    Thank you for not having a Facebook requirement in your
    giveaway - not everyone uses Facebook!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    I would play music in the classroom.
    Emily
    scheinbere@hotmail.com

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  14. AllieFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    I would LOVE this!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    The right "mood" music just might tame the wild beasts in my classroom.

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  16. TerriFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I would use it in the gym with my iphone so we can listen to music while we get fit!!

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  17. Jessica MeachamFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    We regularly stream music using Spotify and Pandora. This would work well with our iPads so I could have control where ever I was in the classroom!

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  18. Stacey- Monkeying Around in FirstFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    I would use it to play my musical transition cues as well as background music while students are working.

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  19. Firstie FavoritesFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Oh my gosh!!! I would soooo love to have this speaker for my classroom!! We do lots of brainbreaks to popular music!!

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  20. RebeccaFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    My kiddos love music, so this would be a great addition to our classroom.

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  21. Sara BFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I would definitely use this on computer or tablet in the library.

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  22. Ms. HoagFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I'd put on my own music instead of Pandora...ugh those commercials!

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  23. *S.Udy*February 8, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I started using audio books with my 5th grade intervention reading class. I play the book & they follow along. They were stoked when we finished reading The BFG, worth 6 AR points. That's is most likely the longest book any of them have read!
    Steph @ Simple Insights

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  24. susanFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    This would be a big help when sharing videos in class.

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  25. LauraFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    I'm in a portable and we don't have a speaker system at all. It would be great for when I'm sharing video clips and kids are doing Read to Someone

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  26. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:27 PM

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  27. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    I would love to play soothing music while they're working!
    lhuhne@optonline.net

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  28. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    I would love to play soothing music while they're working!
    lhuhne@optonline.net

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  29. Creativity to the CoreFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    This speaker would be perfect for calming music throughout the day and even for GoNoodle!

    -Meredith

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  30. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    I play classical musical as the children are working. These speakers will be a wonderful addition to the classroom.

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  31. Lori RFebruary 8, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Our new computers don't have speakers that we can hear so this would be a welcome addition to my class and I would use it with my Promethean board too!

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  32. tigermomFebruary 8, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Pandora in classroom!

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  33. JanetFebruary 8, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    My comment isn't showing... but I would love to use this in my classroom with Dojo!

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  34. Aimee V.February 8, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    I would use it for our brain break dance parties!

    Aimee
    aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org
    Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks

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  35. AmandaFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    This would sure beat the Wal-Mart cheapies in my classroom! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Amanda
    A Very Curious Class

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  36. SusanFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Oh my gosh - for all our GoNoddle fun!!

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  37. CassieFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Big help with our transitions!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    This would be cool to have!

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  39. JenFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    I'd use this on Fridays when we Boogie to the Bus.

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  40. Mrs. DaviesFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    I would use this everyday when my kiddos are reading independently!!!

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  41. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I always play music quietly while they are independently working. I would LOVE to win this!
    Karen Rowland

    Adventures With Firsties

    karenrowland112677@yahoo.com

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  42. MindyFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Wow this is great! I use music when it is time to clean up and meet on the carpet.

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  43. Miss KarenFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I would use this for my music and movement sessions and it would especially helpful with my outdoor games. Would love a little portable speaker!

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks For sharing this product!

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  45. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    I would use this during writer's workshop for quiet working music and for my movement breaks between activities!

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  46. EllenFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    I would use it to play music and sound for videos.

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  47. michkenneyFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    I currently have a set of wired speakers in my classroom. A wireless speaker would expand my options and make it easier to play other audio for my students without have to unplug and plug in again.

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  48. mandy.mootsFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    I would, of course, use it in my classroom. But I also teach a women's exercise class for those who need low-impact workouts. My laptop speaker is just not powerful enough!

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  49. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    I am currently using this rubber horn thing to attach to my phone to play the clean up song during all 5 rotations. The kids can never hear it so I have to walk around the room instead of setting up for the next group at the teacher table. I think I really need this!

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  50. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    Thank you so much for this chance... I can use a lot more tech in my classroom! What an absolutely fabulous way to bring more technology into schools!

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    This would be great for when my students are listening to a book together on the Hooked on Phonics App. No more sharing ear buds!

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  52. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    This would be great to use as a brain break dance party!

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  53. SARA FRAMPTONFebruary 9, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    These speakers would be great to use in the classroom, and for when we practice for First Communion at mass. Right now we listen real hard at church to hear the song start :)
    Sara
    Frampton's FUNdamentals

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  54. Erika BellFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    I would love a new speaker for my classroom because the ones I have have most certainly seen better days!

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  55. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Speakers? What are they? We are lucky to have computers! I would love a speaker.

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  56. RobinFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    What an incredible give away! I'd love to be able to travel into classrooms with just this speaker and my phone!

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  57. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    This would be great for when we do brain breaks!

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  58. Heather VFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    I play music a lot of the day but would love to be able to move the speakers around the room. This would be perfect

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  59. KarynFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    I've been looking for a speaker because the one on my laptop is horrible! I have a hearing impaired student who can't hear when I play a video because of my poor speakers (the rest of the kids struggle too). This would be perfect!

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  60. hellolizteacherFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    I teach ESL students grade 3-6. Around Thanksgiving break, our in-class sound system broke. This has put quite a damper on class activities and has strongly impacted the learning of my auditory learners.
    If I won the portable speaker, I could restart my audio book read along club, along with playing English pop songs for my students!

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  61. TinaFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    I would use it to enhance our sound. Lots of times I show videos on the whiteboard, and the kiddos can't really hear the sound very well. This would be wonderful!

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  62. Easy Teaching ToolsFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    I'd love to use this so I can play Pandora from my phone!
    Thanks,
    Kristen

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  63. alwayskindergartenFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    I play music all day long! It would be so much easier to stream vs changing CDs all day.
    Thanks for the chance!

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  64. hseaseFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    I would use the speaker all the time! Morning work, group work, brain breaks, inside recess and soon much more!!!

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  65. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    It looks awesome! If be able to play music for the kids at school and have fun at home (and during football season)! :)

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  66. Mrs. BrownFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    This would be perfect to use with my Smartboard! The speakers do not always work 100% of the time so I would definitely use it with that! Thanks so much!

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  67. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    My class loves dancing to GoNoodle and listening to Pandora during writing time. This speaker would make it amazing :)

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  68. NicoleFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    I would use it during morning work, indoor recess, and at home!! :)

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  69. NissadawnFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    I would use it to bring music into my classroom in an up to date way (I still use a CD player)! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
    Nissa
    nissacronin@gmail.com

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  70. Donna AllsworthFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    I plan to use for background music while students are working.

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  71. MollyFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    It would help me to incorporate a variety of music into my classroom quite easily despite the fact that I don't have a CD drive on my school laptop.

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  72. Love, Luck and LaughterFebruary 14, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Right now I share my speakers with another teacher. Plus, they plug into the wall and the cord is about 6 feet of hazardous walking space! I would love this!

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