I am honored to share that I am working with Astrobrights Papers this year as part of their Astro Bright Minds team! It means that as part of their
team, I will get to try new items, provide feedback, and find new and
exciting ways to use their beautiful papers and products right along side you! You have already met Maria from Kindercraze, and Marsha from
Differentiated Kindergarten. Myself and the other ambassadors will help
launch the program and
share how you can participate for your chance to win a yearlong
sponsorship from Astrobrights!
Many other incredible bloggers
are working to share their expert ideas and inspiration this summer
too! It is going to be a dynamic summer of inspiration for our
classrooms and resources!
Additionally, as a member of Astro Bright Minds, I will serve as an
ambassador to the 2015 Colorize Your Classroom contest.
A contest that I
am humbled to say that I won last year!
This honor is still a major
highlight of my teaching career. Not only did I win a prize, but more
importantly, I won a year long sponsorship with Astrobrights! I donated the prize money to our school and the Astrobrights paper was a tremendous blessing
to every single classroom! Our entire school was transformed with color!
Let me tell you my Astrobrights story!
I have always had a BIG love for Astrobrights Paper since seeing my first ream of paper sitting on the shelf at the office supply store. …sigh…
It was a multicolor pack with the most vivid oranges and yellows I had ever laid eyes on. That discovery was almost a decade ago. Since that discovery I have put Astrobrights paper on my wish list and newsletter in hopes to continue this colored paper obsession for myself and my students.
I never dreamed I would hit the jackpot like I did last Fall!
On a Tuesday morning in October of this school year I walked my students to what I thought was a red ribbon assembly…
I saw this
The drum line played loudly as we all filed in. There were camera crews which I totally did not think twice about. #itwasearly I had no idea about what was about to happen to me!
My principal came up and said some nice words to the crowd and introduced the special guests that had joined our assembly. I turned around to see the members of the school board that were being introduced, when out of the corner of my eye I saw my very own family members out of their schools and workplaces sitting in my school assembly! I connected it to the mountains of Astrobights paper on stage and then to a classroom picture I had entered into the Colorize Your Classroom Contest on Facebook earlier in the Fall!
This day was surreal. I happy cried all day. I can not describe the amount of love I felt. Deep down amazing happy shock!
Then once the ticker-tape parade
ended, Astrobrights truly stayed by my side throughout the year with many
packages, emails, and amazing Astrobrights products!
Astrobrights is bringing this same incredible contest
back with some new exciting twists from the Bright Minds team. You
aren’t going to want to miss out on a single tip, idea or chance to win,
so make sure you’re following me on Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, Astrobrights will be posting updates and pictures on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr throughout the event. It’s going to be a huge event! But don’t worry! It’s simple!
Disclosure
of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored post.” I was compensated
me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to write it.
Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally,
believe will be good for my readers and truly love.
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Jodi says
June 19, 2015 at 2:17 pmI love Astrobrights paper, and you are truly a rockstar with using the amazing paper in your classroom!!!
Amanda says
June 19, 2015 at 3:29 pmThat is awesome! Congratulations!!
Erin says
June 19, 2015 at 3:47 pmI was totally ugly crying while watching the video! What an awesome experience! Astrobrights has such beautiful products! Congrats!!
Erin
Very Perry Classroom
Tabitha Helms says
June 19, 2015 at 5:57 pmSo amazing, Reagan! You totally deserve it; you are an inspiring teacher, and I know teachers from all over have been blessed by your innovative ideas and enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
Emily Carnes says
June 19, 2015 at 6:24 pmO, this is the coolest thing!!
I LOVE Astrobright paper…I've actually already copied my Meet the Teacher packet on that beautiful, bright, paper!
Jannis says
June 19, 2015 at 7:35 pmAstrobright paper was a new discovery for me this year and I am in LOVE!
Jessica Travis says
June 19, 2015 at 9:40 pmSuch an amazing day I am sure you will never forget!! I can't wait to see what this year brings and the fun and *bright* activities you will create!!
((hugs)) Jessica
Lindalouhoo says
June 20, 2015 at 1:54 amI love Astrobrights paper, too! I have reams of both regular and cardstock. Everyone in my school knows when I've created something – the color says it all!! Brightens up the whole place! So proud of you…Congrats! I look forward to seeing all the great ideas you will share this year!
Jen R says
June 20, 2015 at 10:58 ami love using astrobrights~! I just did a donors choose for it and stocked up!! Hopefully I'l be able to make it last all year! ha!
Jen R says
June 20, 2015 at 10:59 amand I love seeing all your fun stuff in it! love that you had this honor!
KinderKapers says
June 20, 2015 at 2:07 pmI love love love Astrobrights paper. I fell in love with the package of blues and greens. I seem to never be without them! Love your story! Love following you! Will love taking classes from you in Las Vegas!!
Terri Izatt
KinderKapers
Julie says
June 21, 2015 at 3:20 amWhat an amazing day!! Congratulations to you!
Kim Gierahn says
June 21, 2015 at 3:30 amBeyond awesome!! Their products are fantastic and make every classroom a happy place to be! I added it to my "wish list" section on our supply list for fall already. Hoping lots of parents feel the need to donate some to our classes!!
Can't wait to see what you have in store to share with us next!
Barbara says
June 22, 2015 at 8:24 pmYou have truly colored the world with joy and love, and I am here to tell you that this company has chosen the PERFECT ambassador and friend. Cape up; I'm super proud of you!
Barbara
Jenny Jeske says
June 23, 2015 at 1:10 pmIt was so much fun "astrobrighting" with you! We used Astrobrights in everything we did! Seriously….every season, holiday, Thinking Map, writing lesson, science lesson and PEP RALLYS!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to do it all over this coming year!
Steve Donna Folwell says
June 30, 2015 at 3:14 amYou are so gifted! What a blessing it has been looking through your blog! Thank you for motivating me- I very much appreciate the inspiration you've given me to create and keep swimming! 😉
Stephanie Frechette says
July 10, 2015 at 12:49 pmI read Kindercraze blogpost about it, but I didn't realize we had this brand here in Québec. When I read your blogpost yesterday I realized I just bought Astrobright paper yesterday.