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🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🌟

At Teachstone, we know that educators are the foundation of everything we do. You are at the heart of every meaningful interaction, every spark of curiosity, and every moment of growth in the classroom. Your dedication and impact reach far beyond the school day-and we are endlessly grateful.

To celebrate YOU, we've created a fun and easy Educator Appreciation Bingo activity! 🎉

✅ Complete the bingo board
💬 To enter, comment BINGO! and share which squares you've completed-along with any fun stories or moments that came with them! 
🎁 You'll be entered to win one of three $25 gift cards
🛍 Choose your prize: Visa, Target, Starbucks, or Barnes & Noble!

We'll be drawing one winner each day-Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday-so don't wait to join in!

And while we're celebrating all that educators do, we also believe in advocating for what you deserve-fully funded classrooms, fair wages, support staff, and respect. Learn how to turn appreciation into action by visiting the NEA's campaign here: NEA Teacher Appreciation Week

Thank you for all that you do. We couldn't do this work without you. 💜

#EducatorAppreciation #CLASSCommunity #ThankYouEducators #AppreciationIntoAction

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Allison Bloomfield
Senior Marketing Specialist of Events, Teachstone
Silver Spring, MD
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It is beautiful to see teachers appreciated this week for all the hard work and dedication they show every day. May is known for the nourishment of the land, may each and every one of you that gives so much every day see and acknowledge the beauty around you. I have the opportunity to go into different classrooms and this time of year the welcoming of so many educators has rubbed off on all the young minds encountered on a regular basis. Even when no one is looking, educators take the time and effort to help encourage young minds right along with all the challenges that come with this career. Keep up the positive stance that has empowered you to be the best you to all that see your light.

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Ayesha Morin
San Antonio, TX
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Thanks for sharing.  It's good to get some fresh ideas.

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Jacqueline L. Bates
Training Specialist CYS
Fort Cavazos, TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-06-2025 15:39
From: Ayesha Morin
Subject: Play BINGO to win a gift card - Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!!!

It is beautiful to see teachers appreciated this week for all the hard work and dedication they show every day. May is known for the nourishment of the land, may each and every one of you that gives so much every day see and acknowledge the beauty around you. I have the opportunity to go into different classrooms and this time of year the welcoming of so many educators has rubbed off on all the young minds encountered on a regular basis. Even when no one is looking, educators take the time and effort to help encourage young minds right along with all the challenges that come with this career. Keep up the positive stance that has empowered you to be the best you to all that see your light.

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Ayesha Morin
San Antonio, TX
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One of the supervisors I work with shared this experience with me:

"While at my site on Monday morning, I helped a couple of children who wanted the same Lego. We talked about taking turns, sharing and using our words. The child gave the other child the Legos and said that she could wait, and she would use it when he was done. 

Whild at another site yesterday while in a pre-k class I helped a child choose between blocks and dramatic play as he was wanting to take a couple of blocks into the dramatic area. I asked him if it was ok to take the blocks into the dramatic area and he said NO. He put the block back on the shelf and went to the dramatic play area. He said that he will go to the block area tomorrow. 

While in the dramatic area yesterday with the same child we sat, and I pretended to eat the pizza he made me. I told him "thank you Alberto, this pizza is so delicious".

I comforted a child in a pre-k class who wanted her mom.

I gave her a hug and reassured her that her mom was picking up just as she does every day.

We sang a song to transition the class down the hallway and out of the building for dismissal. 

I am currently sitting at my desk enjoying a delicious cup of coffee."

Moments like this show how important it is to show up and be present wherever you are. 

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Ayesha Morin
San Antonio, TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 5/7/2025 10:26:00 AM
From: Ayesha Morin
Subject: RE: Play BINGO to win a gift card - Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!!!

One of the supervisors I work with shared this experience with me:

"While at my site on Monday morning, I helped a couple of children who wanted the same Lego. We talked about taking turns, sharing and using our words. The child gave the other child the Legos and said that she could wait, and she would use it when he was done. 

Whild at another site yesterday while in a pre-k class I helped a child choose between blocks and dramatic play as he was wanting to take a couple of blocks into the dramatic area. I asked him if it was ok to take the blocks into the dramatic area and he said NO. He put the block back on the shelf and went to the dramatic play area. He said that he will go to the block area tomorrow. 

While in the dramatic area yesterday with the same child we sat, and I pretended to eat the pizza he made me. I told him "thank you Alberto, this pizza is so delicious".

I comforted a child in a pre-k class who wanted her mom.

I gave her a hug and reassured her that her mom was picking up just as she does every day.

We sang a song to transition the class down the hallway and out of the building for dismissal. 

I am currently sitting at my desk enjoying a delicious cup of coffee."

Moments like this show how important it is to show up and be present wherever you are. 

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Ayesha Morin
San Antonio, TX
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Good morning,

BINGO

Everyday greet and give a hug to all the children coming into the classroom. Emotion cards are set on the table and each child select's one for them to share, how they feel and going to have for the day, good or bad. Making the children laugh every day seeing that big smile makes my day. During activities childrens name are being used and throughout the classroom.

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Patricia E Miranda
Phoenix, AZ
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Bingo!

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Erin Garbutt
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Good morning, everyone! The winner for Wednesday's bingo is Stacie Vance from our Facebook CLASS Learning Community - Congratulations, Stacie!!! Keep commenting your BINGO along with the squares you completed to enter, I'll share another winner later today!

Best,
Allison

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Allison Bloomfield
Silver Spring, MD
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Bingo

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Kisha Harris
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2025 09:11
From: Allison Bloomfield
Subject: Play BINGO to win a gift card - Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!!!

Good morning, everyone! The winner for Wednesday's bingo is Stacie Vance from our Facebook CLASS Learning Community - Congratulations, Stacie!!! Keep commenting your BINGO along with the squares you completed to enter, I'll share another winner later today!

Best,
Allison

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Allison Bloomfield
Silver Spring, MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 5/8/2025 9:12:00 AM
From: Allison Bloomfield
Subject: RE: Play BINGO to win a gift card - Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!!!

Good morning, everyone! The winner for Wednesday's bingo is Stacie Vance from our Facebook CLASS Learning Community - Congratulations, Stacie!!! Keep commenting your BINGO along with the squares you completed to enter, I'll share another winner later today!

Best,
Allison

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Allison Bloomfield
Silver Spring, MD
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Bingo 

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Kisha Harris
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Bingo, Thursday!!!!

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Patricia E Miranda
Phoenix, AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2025 13:54
From: Kisha Harris
Subject: Play BINGO to win a gift card - Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!!!

Bingo 

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Kisha Harris
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Good morning,

Bingo!!!!

It's Friday!!!

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Patricia E Miranda
Phoenix, AZ
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BINGO! I love this BINGO card! I will definitely incorporate it with teachers in the classroom.

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Brandy Loughborough
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Good morning, everyone! The winner for Thursday's bingo is @Patricia E Miranda - Congratulations, Patricia!!! Keep commenting your BINGO along with the squares you completed to enter, I'll share our winner later today!

Best,
Allison

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Allison Bloomfield
Silver Spring, MD
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And our final CLASS BINGO winner is drumroll.... @Ayesha Morin!!! Congratulations Ayesha, and thank you so much to everyone who participated! Please feel free to use the CLASS BINGO card for your own personal use. Celebrating each of you, today and every day, we are so appreciative of you!

Best,
Allison

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Allison Bloomfield
Silver Spring, MD
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When is your next Bingo game?

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Glenda Bonilla
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I am going to use this game during one of my workshops.  This is a great way to expand a staff member knowledge on CLASS.  I am going to have prizes for the BINGO winners.  Thanks for sharing. 

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Jacqueline L. Bates
Training Specialist CYS
Fort Cavazos, TX
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