tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post2585943674550634292..comments2024-03-12T00:48:37.370-07:00Comments on The First Grade Parade: Teachers Gone ViralCara Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-58583320788294018682011-08-25T17:49:46.588-07:002011-08-25T17:49:46.588-07:001. Catherine @ live by the sun, love by the moon. ...1. Catherine @ live by the sun, love by the moon. www.livelovemoonsun.blogspot.com<br />2. Yes, duh!<br />3. anywhere cold<br />4. march, june, july<br />5. $100-200 for the conference + travel expenses<br />6. anyone who has organizational ideas and incorporating technology in the classroom!<br /><br />thanks so muchCatherine https://www.blogger.com/profile/06269836207282975360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-89703391042502771232011-08-18T10:07:43.532-07:002011-08-18T10:07:43.532-07:00Hey Cara! You are making my dreams come true. Seri...Hey Cara! You are making my dreams come true. Seriously, I feel safe admitting here that I have dreamt of something like this! <br /><br />1. Brittney from <a href="http://brittmale.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Day in the Life of a 2nd Grade Teacher</a><br />2. I would be willing to travel.<br />3. Any of the places you suggested seem great. I am especially partial to Vegas but wouldn't mind Orlando either.<br />4. July is the best month for me to travel. It seems like that's peak blogging/creating time for us too, so that may work best. <br />5. For the conference price... 150 seems reasonable especially if we are going to need pay for travel expenses.<br />6. I would looooove some Make-n-Take style workshops from you or Deanna. I also would love some speakers on organization and anything involving writing tips. <br /><br />Thanks for organizing this! You girls are the best!Ms. Malehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513106814896344022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-11780678301829843722011-08-17T01:49:17.065-07:002011-08-17T01:49:17.065-07:00WOW!! This is an amazing idea!!! I would love to n...WOW!! This is an amazing idea!!! I would love to network with other teachers!!<br />1- My name is Leslie and I live in Montreal, Quebec.<br />2-Yes!!! I will attend anywhere!!!<br />3-I will travel anywhere.. I like the idea of going to Vegas, NYC or Orlando..<br />4-Anytime before December or after February!<br />5- I will pay what ever the costs are!!!<br /><br />YAY!!! I am so excited!!!<br />Keep us posted!!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467460116159084020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-79707097778879678152011-08-16T19:08:32.692-07:002011-08-16T19:08:32.692-07:001. Hi Cara! My name is Stephanie Green and my blo...1. Hi Cara! My name is Stephanie Green and my blog is www.sowingseedsinsecondgrade.blogspot.com <br /><br />2. I think this is a fabulous idea and would absolutely love to attend! <br /><br />3. I love the locations you mentioned! I'm a Texas girl though and would love it if it was here in the Lone Start State but would definitely be willing to travel!<br /><br />4. Summer is the best travel time for me.<br /><br /><br />5. I'm honestly not sure how much I'd be willing to pay...I have no idea what a fair price would be - I'll leave that up to you and Abby.<br /><br />6. There are soooo many topics I would like to see! Some suggestions - I met April Larremore (Chalk Talk) last summer at CAMT and she was fabulous! She introduced me to the world of blogging and I would love to see her present again! <br />I would also love to get more info on the technical side of blogging - uploading documents, etc. <br /><br />But more importantly I would absolutely love time to visit with you and Abby and others about how you balance blogging, work, family, and church. I'm a reading specialist and I attended a training this past year by Jen Allen through Choice Literacy and what I loved so much about that training was that they limited the amount of attendees per session so it was super intimate. I honestly felt like I was having a one-on-one conversation with her and that I had her all to myself. I would love to have that same opportunity with you, Abby, Deanna, etc. I think it would be great if you guys could offer several SMALL group (50 people max) question/answer sessions where we could talk about whatever. <br /><br />you are awesome and such an inspiration! <br />can't wait!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10779690678463611360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-553822484585499772011-08-16T17:49:17.454-07:002011-08-16T17:49:17.454-07:001. Melissa www.thriftytechteacher.com
2. Yes
3...1. Melissa www.thriftytechteacher.com<br /><br />2. Yes<br /><br />3. I live in Utah and have a young family. I like the idea of Vegas<br /><br />4. Late June or July<br /><br />5. Not sure, probably around $200 for a few days of the conference<br /><br />6. Children's book authors. How to get sponsors, endorsers for the blog offering free items to readers and tests/review from bloggersMelissa, the Thrifty Tech Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914296272477679842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-59210209723708218622011-08-16T16:09:26.971-07:002011-08-16T16:09:26.971-07:00Hi Cara!
1. My name is Tammy Daniels and my blog ...Hi Cara!<br />1. My name is Tammy Daniels and my blog is danielsfirstgrade.blogspot.com.<br /><br />2. YES, YES!!!<br /><br />3. Nashville, the Carolinas<br /><br />4. Spring Break first week of April or June.<br /><br />5. Yes<br /><br />6. Cara Carroll, Dr. Jean, Debbie Diller<br /><br />I live in Wayne West Virgina and we have talked before. I sent you some stuff.Mrs. Daniels Kindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817896654935524491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-42622660216218772202011-08-15T20:24:27.704-07:002011-08-15T20:24:27.704-07:00Hi Carol! I don't have a blog yet, but have be...Hi Carol! I don't have a blog yet, but have been reading... and loving... yours since about February. I love the idea of the conference and would do my best to attend! I am 24 and still paying off those college loans, so as cheap as it can be would be great! :) As for guest speakers, I am just itching to hear the sisters talk!MrsBeaudryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997080505985262281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-56309125559985780112011-08-13T20:59:57.142-07:002011-08-13T20:59:57.142-07:001. Stephanie Collings
k-2blogstalkers.com----...1. Stephanie Collings<br /> k-2blogstalkers.com----no, not really, but I might consider the name if I ever DO a blog :)<br /><br />2. OMG yes I would attend!!<br /><br />3. I'm in the DFW area as well, but would be willing to travel, depending on the dates.<br /><br />4. I vote for Spring Break or some other time NEXT year. I'm sure most of us have the same sort of holidays, right?<br /><br />5. I've never been to a 3 day conference like this, so I'm not sure how much these usually cost...<br /><br />6. I TOTALLY trust that whoever is there will be AWESOME!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for all you do...I don't know HOW you all do it with hubbies, kiddos of your own, and teaching your own classes!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07196863178669199309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-1437464626858202352011-08-13T18:00:50.674-07:002011-08-13T18:00:50.674-07:00My name is Michelle Greco and I teach 1st grade in...My name is Michelle Greco and I teach 1st grade in upstate New York. I LOVE your blog! I would love to attend a conference at any of the locations you mentioned. February break (President's Week) or summer break (July and August) would be ideal for travel. I am open as far as price is concerned. I would be interested in workshops about organization/management, incorporating SmartBoard technology in the classroom, and any of the fabulous things you usually post about on your blog.<br /><br />THANKS!JMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769669607341416863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-56100242100135309462011-08-12T22:32:01.992-07:002011-08-12T22:32:01.992-07:00Okay, this is off topic ....
Could you let me kn...Okay, this is off topic .... <br />Could you let me know where you got such a cool frame that's on the wall behind you? I just LOVE it, and have been googling, on etsy, ebay, etc. and can't find anything similar. Please share if you can.<br />Thanks so much!dmarie1014https://www.blogger.com/profile/07710454609728642957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-70170806584016638952011-08-12T21:46:57.456-07:002011-08-12T21:46:57.456-07:001. Megan Medders at http://flyintofirst.blogspot.c...1. Megan Medders at http://flyintofirst.blogspot.com/<br />(still working on getting it up and going)<br /><br />2. YES I want to attend!! As does the rest of my first grade team! <br /><br />3. Nashville would be awesome, since I do live there. :)<br />Orlando would be fun, but lets be honest, I can't be in Orlando and not at Disney!! Chicago is a great place as well!!<br /><br />4. I will travel anytime for it. This could be top on the list of conferences I would want to attend!<br /><br />5. I have no idea on a cost. ???<br /><br />6. It seems as though so many people are interested in Daily 5 and CAFE and I do feel like though I am using it, I could always learn more about focus lessons during it. Writer's workshops are always a great topic. <br />If most people are bloggers, it might also be interesting to have a little session on blog design and how to make it quick and simple. - just a thought. :) I know I could use it!meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890864956852353695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-85637526618342748802011-08-12T10:15:09.026-07:002011-08-12T10:15:09.026-07:00Thought of a few more speakers - Jennifer Jacobson...Thought of a few more speakers - Jennifer Jacobson or Ginny Dowd would also be great! :)Dana Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861672975255725312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-70194500540008619782011-08-12T10:07:28.829-07:002011-08-12T10:07:28.829-07:00Cara,
This is a FANTASTIC idea! My blog is http...Cara, <br /><br />This is a FANTASTIC idea! My blog is http://love2learnandshare.blogspot.com/.<br /><br />Out of the locations you mentioned, Nashville would probably be the best for me. The Opryland Hotel would be an amazing place to hold this conference - it is so beautiful there! My husband's family owns a hardware store, and we have been to conventions there before. I live a little bit north of Cincinnati, Ohio. (It would also be great to have the conference in Cincinnati!) <br /><br />Late June would probably work best for me.<br /><br />The amount I would be willing to pay would depend on the workshop topics/speakers that were available.<br /><br />After the book studies that happened on the blogs this summer, I think it would be great to have Debbie Diller and/or Donalyn Miller speak at the conference. Other favorites are Debbie Miller and Sharon Taberski, as well as "The Sisters."<br /><br />Thank you to you and Abbie for putting this together!!!Dana Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861672975255725312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-26778313782218416652011-08-11T22:55:50.091-07:002011-08-11T22:55:50.091-07:00I have not been to blogland in 2 days because I am...I have not been to blogland in 2 days because I am working overtime to be ready for the 1st day on Monday but I thought I'd pop in quickly and what do I find? My two favorite bloggers teaming up with a brilliant idea! <br /><br />1. Jenn Bates from Finally in First<br /><br />2. I would LOVE to be there!<br /><br />3. We have nice weather here in California (no humidity in summer, warmer than most in the colder months.) There are some nice conference/retreat centers out here. <br /><br />4. July (June 2nd choice)<br /><br />5. Cost is a real issue for me (and I'm sure I'm not the only one.) The cheapest possible so I can go! Do you need some help? Maybe I can work it off. :-)<br /><br />6. Workshop topics? In addition to the blog topics mentioned already, how about lesson shares? I'd love to come home with not only the printables and lesson description but the opportunity to pick up the actual picture book!Jenn Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726329343318475198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-18734189622215320152011-08-11T21:31:51.066-07:002011-08-11T21:31:51.066-07:00I just thought of something else...if there could ...I just thought of something else...if there could be some live webinars of what's happening during the conference for those who are unable to attend but are still a part of this blogging community...just a thought. Thanks again!<br />Nancy<br /><br /><b><a href="http://theapplebasketteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Apple Basket Teacher</a></b>Nancy Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939654028738447329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-49924339240471468942011-08-11T21:22:22.214-07:002011-08-11T21:22:22.214-07:00I LOVE this idea and I'm so excited to see the...I LOVE this idea and I'm so excited to see the response; right now there are 90 comments on Abby's page & 85 here!<br />1. Nancy~<b><a href="http://theapplebasketteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Apple Basket Teacher</a></b><br />2. I'd love to if the timing worked and we could afford it!!!<br />3. Vegas or So. Cal. then I could drive, if it was flying, it could be a family vacation, but that would mean 5 plane tickets..maybe just for me then????<br />4. July would be best...sometimes we run late into June...and a the beginning of Aug. I'm usually in my room setting up.<br />5. $100??? Since it could involve traveling expenses, much more would be too challenging I think!<br />6. It would be nice to have a block of time that like groups: grade levels, homeschoolers, special ed, etc. could get together! I would love to meet so many amazing teachers!!!! I hope this really works out and that I'm able to attend! <br />Thanks, Nancy<br /><br /><b><a href="http://theapplebasketteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Apple Basket Teacher</a></b>Nancy Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939654028738447329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-71735916840854633302011-08-11T21:14:52.873-07:002011-08-11T21:14:52.873-07:00Wow! This is a fabulous idea!
1. Your name &...Wow! This is a fabulous idea!<br /><br />1. Your name & blog: Dana Richliew @ <a href="http://3rdgradegridiron.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">3rd Grade Gridiron</a><br /><br />2. Would you be willing to attend?! Yes! :)<br /><br />3. Location ideas: I live in GA, but both Chicago and Nashville are amazing cities<br /><br />4. The best month for travel: preferably June or July, but could take off a day or two from school<br /><br />5. What would you be willing to pay?! $400-500 total<br /><br />6. Suggestions for workshop topics and/or speakers you’d like to see present: Charity Preston, Dr. Dan Mulligan, centers (Math and Reading), higher level thinking activities<br /><br /><br />Good luck to you both!<br /><br />Dana<br /><a href="http://3rdgradegridiron.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">3rd Grade Gridiron</a>Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369671931557275952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-20195793066672922652011-08-11T20:50:07.596-07:002011-08-11T20:50:07.596-07:001. I am Rachel Lynette of Minds in Bloom
2. Ye...1. I am Rachel Lynette of <b><a href="http://www.minds-in-bloom.com" rel="nofollow"> Minds in Bloom</a></b><br /><br />2. Yes! Totally!<br /><br />3. I think somewhere central is key. Really not fair to do it on one end of the country or the other (this coming from a Seattle girl). <br /><br />4. Has to be summer. All of our spring breaks are different and Xmas is just the wrong time for a conference, imo.<br /><br />5. $300-$500.<br /><br />6. I am really interested in TpT, blogging and marketing. Specifically, I'd like to see the founder of TpT Paul Edelman and Charity Preston of TBTS. I would love some Q&A panels - maybe top bloggers or TpT sellers? Also, if you want to appeal to all teachers, it would be great to have speakers for upper elementary and secondary, as well as primary. <br /><br />This is so exciting!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175483870853281674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-71833261953979436842011-08-11T18:38:53.734-07:002011-08-11T18:38:53.734-07:001. Hi this is Deedee from Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ...1. Hi this is Deedee from <i><b><a href="http://mrswillskindergarten.com/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Wills Kindergarten</a></b></i> <br /><br />2. Yes! This would be wonderful!<br /><br />3. San Diego would be wonderful!<br /><br />4. Summer is great, but I would try to make it whenever.<br /><br />5. It seems conference fees are range from $300-$400 for a two-day. Seems fair (but I really have no idea)<br /><br />6. I would love to have some blogger speakers like you, Abby, and Deanna Jump.<br /><br />I would love some technical guidance (Kristen~Ladybug Teacher files comes to mind).<br /><br />Key notes: Debbie Diller, The Sisters, Katie Ray Wood??Deedee Willshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341797390355706027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-6498833814942761912011-08-11T17:36:59.338-07:002011-08-11T17:36:59.338-07:001. Your name & blog - Denise
Sunny Days In Se...1. Your name & blog - Denise<br /><b><a href="http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sunny Days In Second Grade</a></b><br /><br />2. Would you be willing to attend?! Yupper!<br /><br />3. Location ideas - Bonnet Creek Hilton Orlando - BEAUTIFUL!!<br /><br />4. The best month for travel Sumer<br /><br />5. What would you be willing to pay?! depends? (helpful, right?)<br /><br />6. Suggestions for workshop topics and/or speakers you’d like to see present<br />Charity Preston on Teaching Blog Traffic School<br />Make and Takes<br />Smartboard hands on demos<br />panel discussions w/successful blogersSunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-82964226980565352442011-08-11T17:26:03.789-07:002011-08-11T17:26:03.789-07:001. Your name & blog
Suzy Brooks - I have a cl...1. Your name & blog<br />Suzy Brooks - I have a classroom blog, not a "teaching" blog per se.<br />http://blogs.falmouth.k12.ma.us/simplysuzy/<br /><br />2. Would you be willing to attend?!<br />Sure<br /><br />3. Location ideas<br />Boston, Nashville<br /><br />4. The best month for travel<br />Summer <br /><br />5. What would you be willing to pay?!<br />That's a tough one - 3 days? Not including travel expenses - about $200 tops, but that would be the only course I pay for during the year.... <br /><br />6. Suggestions for workshop topics and/or speakers you’d like to see present<br /><br />Increasing traffic, blogging with students (at different grade levels), Blog candy - all the extras that make it so fun. Using blogs to connect with families. I agree with the others - I've presented workshops at Gillette Stadium and Harvard - I'd love an opportunity to present. My guess is that there's a great pool of presenters out there already! I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to see Mrs. Mimi :)<br /><br />Thanks for asking!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-51657965216325709612011-08-11T17:10:28.203-07:002011-08-11T17:10:28.203-07:00Hi! I'm Sally from http://elementarymatterss....Hi! I'm Sally from http://elementarymatterss.blogspot.com/ <br /><br />Yes, I'd be thrilled to attend!<br /><br />Location: Personally, I'd love the east coast, but I've seen some other good ideas, too: Chicago, Vegas, Denver. Or even Florida, if it's a winter or spring get together!<br /><br />Best month? July. But, I'd be willing to do a long weekend and maybe a personal day. <br /><br />Hmmmm, pay depends on the price of travel, too. Not too much, $200 at the most!<br /><br />We have so many knowledgeable people among us, I'm sure we could each take part in presenting. For example, I'm an expert on classroom management and brain research. I know we have lots of other experts out there!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310519130514048230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-11694434638096249222011-08-11T17:02:15.704-07:002011-08-11T17:02:15.704-07:001. Your name & blog - Jenaya Shaw
http://lesso...1. Your name & blog - Jenaya Shaw<br />http://lessonplandiva.blogspot.com<br /><br />2. Would you be willing to attend?! Yes!<br /><br />3. Location ideas: Nashville- I live in GA<br /><br />4. The best month for travel - open<br /><br />5. What would you be willing to pay?! - 200<br /><br />6. Suggestions for workshop topics and/or speakers you’d like to see present - Charity Preston!! Ron Clark from the Ron Clark Academy!<br /><br /><br />♥Jenaya<br /><b><i><a href="http://lessonplandiva.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Lesson Plan Diva </a></i></b>The Lesson Plan Diva- Teacher Resourceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645226557616454818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-35572767503022850782011-08-11T16:48:29.260-07:002011-08-11T16:48:29.260-07:00Hi Cara! This is an amazing idea! I would love t...Hi Cara! This is an amazing idea! I would love to be a part of it!<br /><br />1. Your name & blog - Charity Preston from <a href="http://www.theOrganizedClassroomBlog.com" rel="nofollow">The Organized Classroom Blog</a><br /><br />2. Would you be willing to attend?! Absolutely!<br /><br />3. Location ideas Since I live in Ohio, Chicago or Nashville each work great for me (though Nashville is preferred)<br /><br />4. The best month for travel - Definitely early spring or summer<br /><br />5. What would you be willing to pay?! - $500 total (including travel and expenses)<br /><br />6. Suggestions for workshop topics and/or speakers you’d like to see present - since it is a teaching blog conference, I think it should focus on topics like how to set up a blog, SEO, how to not constantly promote yourself, using social marketing, etc. I actually have a program <a href="http://www.teachingblogtrafficschool.com" rel="nofollow">Teaching Blog Traffic School</a> where you can find tons more ideas of topics. I would be happy to present - I love presenting :)<br /><br />Regardless of where or when, I wish y'all the best of luck!<br /><br />CharityCharity Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299292238116928493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017952394211536997.post-63678735190563233872011-08-11T16:44:24.877-07:002011-08-11T16:44:24.877-07:001. Jennifer from Empowering Little Learners!
2. ...1. Jennifer from <b><i><a href="http://empoweringlittlelearners.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Empowering Little Learners!</a></i></b><br /><br />2. Yes! =) Fun!<br /><br />3. I think your ideas are great... however, I would be weary of prices in the cities selected... Vegas is very central for us on the west coast, but half way descent hotels are very expensive. IDK maybe somewhere close to a big city but not in a big city. Maybe you could do two, one west coast and one on east coast. <br /><br /><br />4. The best month for travel Summer months for time off reasons... many budget cuts here in AZ and sub money is hard for districts to come by. Which you would think would not be our problem, but it is because then they highly frown on taking days off.<br /><br />5. What would you be willing to pay?! That's a hard one... because we would have to pay to travel. We are all teachers and so money is not easy to come by. Is there a way to sponsor everything on your end so the conference becomes free? Or maybe like a small fee to cover just your admin costs but get everything else sponsored? Again, IDK. I did the I Teach K in Vegas this weekend. We had a free room at Planet Hollywood thanks to my mom. I presented so my conference was free too. I still spent about $500 on food and travel for the 5 days I was gone. <br /><br />6. Charity Preston is amazing! I am in her TBTS and she has been a great mentor! My suggestion would be to keep the classes about blogging or technology and not so much about teaching content as we can do those in our individual states. But if I could go take classes on how to be a better blogger I would!<br /><br />Thanks.. I look forward to what comes of this! I hope it's close and affordable... How about Glendale AZ? Everyone can stay at my house! =)<br /><br />Oh wait... what about doing it at a place like we take the kids on trips... where it's a package deal? That might be more doable. And maybe just make it a Friday and Saturday so we can leave the family at home... after all we will be hanging out with bloggers and wanting to met with out friends talk with over the internet at night since we will be all in the same place. Oh... I vote no families! Love them but see you in two days!Jennifer @ Simply Kinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642153433969327989noreply@blogger.com