Teacher Idea Factory

Teacher Idea Factory

REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR CLASSROOM WITH SITSPOTS

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Picture this . . . you’re walking through a sea of people as you “window shop.” You have no real intention of buying anything, but you browse just the same. All of a sudden, the mass parts and something immediately catches your eye. Your heart begins to pound, you feel a sudden hot flash, and you notice a newfound spring in your step as you are drawn to that “gotta have it item.” Yup.  That’s exactly what happened when I spied the amazing SitSpot booth at the Southern California Kindergarten Conference.
My thought process as I approached this booth . . .
1.  What in the world?
2.  Whoa . . . So cool!
3. MUST. HAVE. SOME.
I know it sounds crazy, but it was one of those classroom products that just invites new ideas.  Let me explain . . .
SitSpots are super strong velcro pieces that come in all sorts of shapes and vibrant colors.  They stick to most classroom carpets and can withstand the janitor vacuum as well as the yearly shoody carpet cleaning.  In addition, you can pop these amazing little devils in the . . . . WASHING MACHINE.  {Be still my heart!}
Okay . . . so this is a dippy photo.
I walked up and took a picture immediately as the “wheels” started churning.
With all this said, the eva-fabulous creator had me at “super strong” and I was ready to give up my first born for a set by the time she got to the cleaning FAQs.  I snagged myself a set and tossed them into the mix in good old Room 13 as soon as I could!!!
The possibilities are endless and I have OODLES of ideas for these bad boys. For my first “go” with these, I created an indoor math fact fluency game.  I wrote a bunch of those tricky math facts on the spots in Sharpie Paint Pen and created a “course” around the room.  My little cuties’ eyes lit up as soon as they walked in the room after lunch.Here’s the progression of the activity.  The kiddo running the “course” got to take his/her shoes off.  {Hook. Line. Sinker.}  The rest of the crew would yell, “Ready. Set. GO!”  The runner would hop through the course (from red to blue spots) calling out the answers as he/she landed on them.  The rest of the crew would cheer their teammate on!  It was perfect for a rainy afternoon 🙂

Here are some action shots. She was all smiles behind that hair 🙂

 

We played four times on Monday (each round with a different runner) and they begged to play again on Tuesday.  And, you can bet that we will play again on Wednesday and Thursday.  I am gonna milk this sucker for all it’s worth 😉  The kids just love this one too. 

My favorite shot . . . my crew is SO into supporting their friend 🙂
This was only ONE idea that I came up with.  I am going to use a handful of silly shaped SitSpots to create line up spots in my room . . . you know . . . that place where the kids go when the center rotation timer sounds.  I am also going to use a set to create a huge carpet ten-frame next year – an interactive one.  It will be SO amazing at the beginning of first great.  I’m gonna use another set to create team word sorts.  I could go on for days . . . but, I’ll hold up for now.  I promise to share them as I utilize them in my classroom.I must add that I showed these amazing spots off at my school as soon as I returned from the conference.  The glimmer I noticed in darn near every one’s eye spoke for itself.  AMAZING.  Let’s just say that the entire kinder wing wants a set for line-up routines and oodles of other teachers want to purchase a set to use in place of a class carpet.

Now’s your chance!  Nine of us Cali Gals have teamed up with SitSpots to bring you a SitSpots Blog Hop and Giveaway!  Just follow the bouncing blog buttons at the end of this post to hop to your next SitSpot-sational idea!
You can enter to win on any of our blogs, but you must comment on all 9 for your chance to win a class set of 32 SitSpots! Don’t worry, we’re keeping it easy…Think Spring Break!
Just head to the Rafflecopter below for up to 21 chances to win.
That’s right…Lucky 21! Plus, the winner will be announced on Monday, March 17th ~ St. Patrick’s Day.  Lucky!
With dozens of designs to choose from, you’ll have a ton of fun spotting up your classroom space just like us!
Don’t want to wait to see if you’re one of the lucky 9?  Well, guess what?
SitSpots has a deal just for you!  Enter Coupon Code CALIGALS14 during checkout on their site and save 25% OFF!  This offer expires March 31, 2014.
Still not sure? SitSpots offers a FREE sample before you purchase. Just head to their site to request your complimentary Sit Spot today!
Ready for your next creative Cali Gal?  Head over to Katie Knight @ Teacher to the Core to see their SitSpots in action and leave a comment to win!  Good luck my friends! 

 

 

Comments

  5. Deb says

    Love, love, love these. Would dearly love them for my class. Spring break means spring cleaning for me.

  6. Jordan Dotson says

    Wow! These are very, very cool! My ideal Spring Break would be someplace warm up in the mountains with a good book. I would love to take long walks and go fishing every chance I could! Maybe I will make that happen this Spring Break! It's only 2 weeks away!!

    Jordanbailey17@gmail.com

  7. dbednars says

    These look awesome! I love all the great ideas. We just had winter break 2 weeks ago, a snow day today. We are already losing 1 day of break because of today's snow day.

  10. Kim Dowd says

    This would be great for indoor recess. I would love to go someplace warm for spring break, but it will probably just be at home reading a good book!

  18. Miss Meg says

    These sit spots are AMAZING and so colorful! My favorite Spring vacation spot it typically my patio or my couch. I don't travel as much as I would like but if I could it would definitely be to some place warm and sunny!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Megan

    A New Box of Crayons

  19. Sarah says

    These would be amazing to use with my firsties! My spring break spot would be somewhere on a beach but unfortunately I'll be at home.

  20. Andrea L. says

    I bought these recently and love them! They get used mostly for sitting spots, but occasionally I change it up and do some type of game with them either with vocabulary words or math facts. I'd love to have a set just for our games. My favorite Spring break spot is my house so I can relax and recover from the business of the weeks before. 🙂

  22. Carol T. says

    Hi!

    Just today I told myself not to buy anything else for my classroom. And now…Hope to win so I can keep my resolve. This looks like a super product. Can't wait. I love just staying home on Spring break here in Florida. What could be better?

  23. Mrs. Smyth says

    These are so cool! I love the 10 frame idea. Favorite spring break….. Anywhere BUT Michigan. It just snowed 8 inches and we had snow day #12.

  28. Lauren O'Rourke says

    Next year I will be a first year teacher at a private school. The school does not have the budget to afford carpets for each classroom. These would be the perfect solution!!!! I would love to win these! Oh, and for Spring Break…definitely Florida.

  34. Amanda says

    these spots are awesome! i would love to be able to space my students out more on the carpet 🙂 I like the idea of using them for a game!

  37. techeagle says

    Spring?? Is there really I spring? All I have been seeing in cold, hard piles of snow!!
    My wheels were turning as I read your post about the SitSpots. I'm off to check them out. Thanks:)

  39. Krysti says

    I am eager to see how you create 10 frames using these!! I'm originally from South Texas and we always went to South Padre for Spring Break….now I'm in Michigan and sure do miss the beach!!!

  41. Tanya M says

    My favorite Spring break spot is at home with my kids.
    I'd like bright red and bright green circles.
    Thank you for an awesome giveaway.
    Tanya Rubezhov

  42. tynetots says

    Tany M. I feel like I am following you in these hops. I love all the pictures there are with the sit spots. It's funny how no one has two of the same. Love this product. I'm going to need more next year!

  43. Peggy Trout says

    My fav spring break spot is the Texas Hill Country with all my boys (there's 5 of them) and my fabulous hubby! Some spots would be simply spotty!!

  44. Meg Harasha says

    My favorite spring break spot is wherever my family is…either hiking in the Sierras or relaxing on the couch. Even a day of snow boarding at Heavenly if we still have snow is great!

  48. Julie Davis says

    These look wonderful!!! So many uses!!!! My favorite Spring Break place (or pre Spring Break depending on when it falls) is Savannah for St. Patrick's Day. We go every year and it's always so much fun!
    Julie

  54. Amber O. says

    We don't live very far from Kansas City, and often enjoy tripping over there during Spring Break to shop at the plaza (and eat at the Cheesecake Factory), visit LegoLand &/or Great Wolf Lodge, and dine at the Dinosaur Restaurant (can't remember the name, but that's what kids call it!). Loving this blog hop—soooo many cool ideas!
    SynonymRolls&AntonymMoments

  56. Karyn says

    Sit Spots Look Awesome! So many uses! My favorite Spring Break spot is Florida! Love the break from the cold harsh winters of New England! :o)

  62. ReddishAnn says

    Super cool share!! I would love to win some of these puppies. I can't believe I hadn't heard about them before. My mind is also reeling with possible ideas.

  65. Breanna Newell says

    My favorite place to lay in the sun and forget about the never-ending snow in Indiana is Treasure Island, FL. I have been going here for 15 years with my family. SitSpots would be such a great addition to my classroom management plan in my classroom as a new teacher! 🙂 I love the idea of using them as a movement activity!

  66. Ms.M says

    Can't tell you how much I love these. I have a set for my students to line up and I am craving another set for my carpet time. They are awesome! I love nice cold pools on hot hot days.
    Mels
    Ms. K/1 ELL

  81. TS says

    We've had a lot of indoor recess days this winter…I've used up all my great ideas! If we get any rainy days this spring, I would love a set of SitSpots to add to the games we play.

  100. Sara says

    Your idea is just as freakin' creative as all the others! I am in heaven here trying to think of the variety of things I could use these for in my classroom! So happy to see quite a few posts with a variety of ideas.

    To answer the question.. I'd love to be on a beach right about now for Spring Break.. but it's not for another 5 weeks for us!

    Sara
    Miss V's Busy Bees
    ventrellasara@gmail.com

  109. Kristin Wood says

    I absolutely love this! I am currently a student teacher and will be a first year teacher this coming fall in Texas. I am starting to collect "classroom stuff" now so that I am not running around like a chicken with its head cut off during August .. well, at least not as much! 🙂 These are a must have!

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