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Be Prepared to Have SitSpot Envy!

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Be Prepared to Have SitSpot Envy!

Be Prepared to Have SitSpot Envy!

I’ve had rug envy.
I admit it.

For years and years I had this type of “rug” in my room…

Then I couldn’t take it anymore. That foam gets VERY dirty. The kiddos break off pieces of it. It’s bothersome to put away and store each summer so the carpet underneath can get cleaned.

Frankly, I just found it gross. And uhm… it doesn’t match my room!

So I got rid of it. I haven’t had a rug of any kind in my “rug area” for many years.

Thus, the rug envy.

I REALLY wanted a gorgeous rug for the kiddos to sit on when we met on the floor. I found a lot that I loved, but I absolutely HATED the price tags. AND… I worried about how filthy it would get.

Then I saw a few blogging teachers using colorful duct tape to note sitting spots for their kiddos.

That was something I thought I could do. I simply cut circles out of sheets of duct tape.

Then I took it off at the end of the year because the edges of the tape looked a little ratty and they needed to be replaced before the new year started. AND removing that tape was NOT easy!

But after the carpets were cleaned, there was a non-removable stain where the sticky residue left by the tape absorbed dirt. It looked horrible. I panicked. I was permanently ruining my classroom carpet!

So I ditched the duct tape idea and didn’t use it again.

The problem with 1st graders not having a defined area in which to sit is that they spread out… FAR. So when we gathered on the “rug area” (that’s what I call it)… they were back by my desk, under tables and …well just spread wide. It bothered me. Actually, it drove me NUTS!

So I was back on the search for a fabulous, affordable rug that matched my room and was large enough for 30+ bodies!

I found some – but not within my price range! Not even close! And I was still a little freaked about how dirty it would get.

Then I presented at the Southern California Kindergarten Conference and found little removable spots under my feet.

They were adorable. And everywhere!

I was intrigued…so I followed them to this booth.

Of course my first thought was “WORD WALK!!! This will be so FUN!”. Then I saw the colors!
And not just MY colors…TONS of colors… a virtual cornucopia of floor sticking teacher pleasing fun!

You guys… the colors are ENDLESS! There was something there for everyone. All kinds of shapes. Well it was just amazing.

The fabulous kindergarten TEACHER who developed these SitSpots, Joyce, is BRILLIANT! What a fantastic answer to a costly problem.

They are MACHINE WASHABLE and DRYABLE (apparently not a word), easily removed from and stuck to that industrial classroom carpet, leave no residue whatsoever, lie completely flat, do not curl up on the edges, and I think they are going to last and last.

I’ve written on them with Vis-a-Vis and was able to remove all but the slightest hint of the ink with nothing but water!

You can write on them permanently with Sharpie and Paint Pens … a perfect way to use them for a sight word walk.

Or a line up spot….

But for me, they happily turned my “head on over to the rug area” command, to “head on over to the SPOTS!” and I could not be happier!!! 
I am seriously obsessed with these things!

Seriously AH-MAZ-ING!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my SPOT area! LOVE IT!

All of us CaliGals LOVED these so much we could not wait to come back and blog about them. We knew you HAD to know about how incredible these things are. We could not stop talking about all the ways we could use them. We were all beyond obsessed.

So we begged Joyce over at SitSpots to let us share them with you and she graciously agreed!!!! In fact, she is generously letting us all give away a class set of 32 … EACH OF US are giving away a set!!! Did I mention how much we love Joyce? Read on to find out more details on how YOU can win a set of SitSpots for your classroom!

Now’s your chance!

Nine of us Cali Gals have teamed up with SitSpots to bring you a SitSpots Blog Hop and GIVEAWAY!
For your chance to win, you must complete the Rafflecopter and leave a comment on all 9 of our blogs. You will have 21 chances to win!
That’s right…Lucky 21!
Plus, the winner will be announced on Monday, March 17th ~ St. Patrick’s Day & my birthday!
You can’t get any luckier than that!
With dozens of designs to choose from, you’ll have a ton of fun spotting up your classroom space just like us!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 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 your purchase!
This offer expires March 31, 2014.
Still not sure if SitSpots is for you? SitSpots offers a FREE sample before you purchase.
Just head to their site to request your complimentary SitSpots today!
Be sure to click the link at the end of each post to hop to the next CaliGal and see another SitSpot-sational idea! 
Hop on over to your next CaliGal, Kristin @

A Teeny Tiny Teacher

to see her SitSpots in action but don’t forget to leave leave a comment to win before you go!
Good luck!

Are your “wheels” turning? How would YOU use SitSpots in your room?

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  • Kindergarten is Grrreat!
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    March 12, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    I would love this instead of my carpet!! I have 24 little kinders and they do not fit comfortably on my small carpet. This would be a great way to space them out but still keep them in a controlled area for carpet time! Love this! Curious if they can be vacuumed over?

    • [email protected]
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      March 12, 2014 at 3:52 PM

      YES! They absolutely can be vacuumed over!

  • Missy
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    March 12, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    I love these Sit Spots! I ordered a sample a while ago and love it! I would love to have a class set!

  • Suzzanne
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    March 12, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    My sport spring break spot is hanging out at the beach in Tampa Bay area of Florida because of the beautiful sunshine and mama and papa restaurants.

    Suzzanne [email protected]

  • kmedvigy
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    March 12, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    So cute! I have been looking for something like this and I love all the color choices!

  • Jessica
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    March 12, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Love these! I saw them last year! As for Spring Break – it's still a month away for me, so I'm not thinking of it yet. At least, trying not to!

    What I Have Learned

  • Deb
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    March 12, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    So cool. I can think of a million ways to use these. As for spring break, I like in Florida so it is always spring break as far as weather goes. I use my spring break to do spring cleaning.

  • Jordan Dotson
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    March 12, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    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!!

    [email protected]

  • Rebecca Keene
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    March 12, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I can't wait to try these! For spring break I would love to go back to the Oregon coast where I got married last summer! 🙂

  • dbednars
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    March 12, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    These look great! Hopefully I'll have spring break and won't lose it all to snow days – lost 1 day today. I just want to enjoy spring weather.

  • Breanne Simons
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    March 12, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    I hadn't thought of all of those great ideas for using Sit Spots! I'd looove to have a set!! 🙂

    Breanne
    [email protected]

  • Katie Knight
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    March 12, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Your room looks SUPER pretty !
    XOXO,
    Katie
    Teacher to the Core

  • Kim Dowd
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    March 12, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Love these! My spring break spot will be in my favorite comfy chair catching up on my reading.

  • sgove
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    March 12, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Love these and the colors! Spring Break on a warm beach sounds great as we are having our 10th snow day!

  • Emily Wells
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I would love to win a set of these Sit Spots!
    I am a track coach so my favorite place to go for spring break is the track!

  • Patty
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    I have my sample from the conference to try out. What a great creation!

  • Sarah
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Spring Break…someplace without snow! 🙂

  • Ali Ellis
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    These look so cool!

  • Miss Kindergarten
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    OMG I NEED you to write "stop" on my stop sign for me!!!!!!!

  • Heather Lamia
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    I ordered the sample and would love to win a set!!

  • Nicole
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    These are amazing!

  • Jill
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    March 12, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Love these spots!

  • Emily Wells
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    March 12, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    These sit spots are fabulous! I would love a set!
    I am a track coach so my favorite place to go over spring break is to the track!

  • Sarah
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    March 12, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    My spring break spot would be somewhere on a beach but unfortunately I'll be at home.

  • Carrie
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    March 12, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    I would LOVE these!

  • sgove
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    March 12, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Love these and the colors! Spring Break on a warm beach sounds great as we are having our 10th snow day!

  • Miss Meg
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    March 12, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    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

  • Andrea L.
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    March 12, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    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. 🙂

  • Suzanne Nelson
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    March 12, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Love all the color choices!

  • Carol T.
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    March 12, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Hi!

    Can't believe this product! Sounds too good to be true. Thanks for this great opportunity. I teach kg. so that will be a good test for these. My favorite Spring Break spot is right at home. I do live in Florida though.

    Carol

  • KS
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    March 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    So glad to have seen these Sit Spot posts on yet ANOTHER snow day!

  • Mrs. Smyth
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    March 12, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    Oh, my word! Snow day #12 here :(. This brightened my day. Spring break on a beach sounds good to me!

  • Patty Rutenbar
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    March 12, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    I was able to give a set away too. . . but I didn't get any for myself. . . boo hoo! You can read my blog post if you want. http://2ndinline.blogspot.com/search/label/SitSpots
    I'd love to be the winner of this set.
    My favorite spring break spot is Clearwater Beach, FL. . . it's right on the gulf and oh so perfect!
    Patty

  • Lori Raines
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    March 12, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    We don't get a spring break but I will say Florida!

  • zputty
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    March 12, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    My comfy chair with a pile of books next to it! Still snow and mud here at that time.

  • Lauren O'Rourke
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    March 12, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    These would be so amazing to have. Next year I will be a first year teacher at a private school and they do not have the money to afford carpets for each classroom. These would be so perfect. I would absolutely love to win this gift. Oh, and Spring Break….definitely Florida.

  • Christine
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    March 12, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    I need sit spots in my classroom!! I am going to Mexico for spring break!! Can't wait!!

  • kathleen culhane
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    March 12, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I went to Antigua a few years ago on spring break and it was AMAZING! This year I just want to be somewhere warm after this horrible winter!

  • SMASH Lab
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    March 12, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    I love to go to Florida for Spring Break and get in some beach time!

  • Rebecca Schaubhut Worrel
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    March 12, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    I loved reading all of the great ideas y'all have come up with for using Sit Spots in your classrooms! I'd looove to have a set!! 🙂
    [email protected]

  • Michelle
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    March 12, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    SO COOL!! I love your colors! I really hope I win a set! 🙂

  • Mrs. Denson
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    March 13, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    LOVE, LOVE,LOVE!

  • tynetots
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    March 13, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    Staying at home with the boys in good ole' Wisconsin.

  • Krysti
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    March 13, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    Love these! Would love to have a set! I'll be staying home this Spring Break!

  • Peggy Trout
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    March 13, 2014 at 12:52 AM

    Love this idea! Great colors. Favorite spring break spot is the Texas Hill country, hiking and camping with my 5 boys and fabulous hubby!

  • Angela Shaw
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    March 13, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    Perfect timing as I have to give back my borrowed carpet at the end of this year! This will actually fit all of my kids and the washable factor is irresistible!! [email protected].

  • Meg Harasha
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    March 13, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    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!

  • Marny
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    March 13, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Love this idea and love all the color/shape options!! Spring break will be a short one this year…too many snow days!

  • Katie Nussbaum
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    March 13, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    My favorite spring break spot it my house! I love being able to sit around and relax!

  • Amber O.
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:02 AM

    I can see writing numbers on each spot and using them during math centers! Students could pull a card with an equation and jump to or stand on that spot with the sum/difference written on it! Oh, the possibilities! I'm getting very inspired and excited reading all of you gals' posts!:)
    SynonymRolls&AntonymMoments

  • Tracey
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    My favorite spring break spot is Maui.

  • Michelle McNew
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    My ideal Spring Break spot would be somewhere warm on a beach…however by break will be spent doing homework for grad school 🙂

  • Julie Davis
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    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

  • Karyn
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    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)

  • Kim DeAllen
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    These are amazing. I saw them at the conference but was too overwhelmed with all the great ideas I guess. Would love to have these in my roomas my carpet area is so small and the kids are always on top of each other!

  • Jenn
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    Sit Spots look like a ton of fun!

  • Jennifer
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:35 AM

    I have the same problem with the duct tape ruining the carpet. This is a perfect solution!

  • katieneu
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:36 AM

    so awesome! california!!

  • Laura Mac
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    Anywhere I can get a tan!

  • Dawn Stephens
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:52 AM

    I would love it be in Florida right now

  • keri
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    I'd love to have a class set to use for lining up. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • ReddishAnn
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    March 13, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    A warm, tropical beach that is preferably quiet!!

    [email protected]
    thereddishbrowncrayon.blogspot.com

  • Breanna Newell
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    March 13, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    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! 🙂

  • Ms.M
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    March 13, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Can't tell you hoe 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! My fave place is a nice cold pool on a hot hot day.
    Mels
    Ms. K/1 ELL

  • Adair Frizzell
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    March 13, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    i love the stop sign!

  • Ellen
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    March 13, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    Spring Break – somewhere quiet and peaceful!

  • Brittany
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    March 13, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    My favorite Spring Break spot would probably be any beach with white sand and beautiful, clear water!

  • Miss Karen
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    March 13, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Oh my gosh, these can be vaccumed over?! How incredible!

  • youngprekteacher
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Love the spots! I prefer to be home for Spring Break!

  • Heather Hull
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Love them! We went to sunny Arizona for part of spring break!

  • Kelli
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    March 13, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    My favorite spot is at home with my family and fur babies. Relaxing and playing.

  • Cula
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    March 13, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I love spending my Spring Break at the beach watching my kids play.

  • Stephanie Stewart
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    March 13, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Need. Want. Must Have!!! <33

    ❤ -Stephanie
    Falling Into First

  • TS
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    March 13, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Our custodian doesn't like when we use tape on the carpet… SitSpots are a great solution!

  • Heather
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    March 13, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Want these so much!! so many cute ideas!!

  • Mrs. Garcia
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    March 13, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    I love these. I really want my own set!

  • em2thailand
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    March 13, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    I would love to have a set of these!

  • Kari
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    March 13, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    St. Pete's Beach!

  • Leslie Hathcoat
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    March 13, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Looks great. I would love to rid of my rug. Spring break place -any beach . Leslie

  • Laura S
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    March 14, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    These look amazing! Already ordered a sample to see if they'll work on my carpet!

  • Kristen Lewis
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    March 14, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    My favorite spring break spot is the Gulf of Mexico beach in Florida. Thanks for the chance to win these SitSpots. They're fabulous! [email protected]

  • mlunders
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    March 14, 2014 at 1:42 AM

    I would love these!

  • mlunders
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    March 14, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    And I love anywhere with less snow than here in Minnesota!

  • Melissa Thomas
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    March 14, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    Spring Break: St. Augustine, Florida! Cool Teacher Idea: Sit Spots!!

  • Moon Child
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    March 14, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    Awesome for my carpet!

  • debbief
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    March 14, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Spring Break – my house/yard, NOT commuting!

  • Vonda Mellott
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    March 14, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Love these spots! My favorite place for a break is anywhere on the California or Oregon Coast.

  • The Gardners
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    March 14, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THESE!

  • bsktcs57
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    March 14, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    This is such a fantastic idea! Spring break for me is anywhere that isn't white!

  • Michelle Hampton
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    March 14, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    The beach!

  • Miss Sara
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    March 14, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    BEACH

  • Veronica Porche
    · Reply

    March 14, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Anywhere HOT!
    Veronica
    Teaching with Giggles

  • Sara
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Oh my… my favorite Spring Break spot is absolutely the beach! What a relaxing, beautiful place! Thank you for the chance 🙂

    Sara
    Miss V's Busy Bees
    [email protected]

  • hsease
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    I love to visit anywhere hot but the Caribbean would be my favorite!!!

  • Kim
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    The beach! any beach! Love the spots!!!!

  • Erika
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    HAWAII!!

    My Crazy Life

  • Garden Full of Knowledge
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    Love these Sit Spots! What a cute and useful idea! Spring Break to me would be anywhere that has sun, surf, sand, and lot of warmth.

  • Kristin Molner
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Love these! My Spring Break would be anywhere without snow!

  • Jenni
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    So adorable! These would be so nice!

  • Heather Copeland
    · Reply

    March 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    These are cool! I would love to have them in my classroom!!!

  • Shona Early
    · Reply

    March 16, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    I can't wait to get me a set of these amazing little things!

  • Kristin Wood
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    March 16, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    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!

  • Dawn Hilburn
    · Reply

    March 16, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Wow! This product looks great!
    First Grade Shenanigans

  • Holly Hein
    · Reply

    March 16, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    So awesome! A must have!

  • Colleen
    · Reply

    March 17, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    These are fantastic!!
    My favorite spring break spot is Mexico!
    Colleen 🙂
    Fun and Fearless in First

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