What happens in Vegas….ends up on my BLOG!

I wish I could say “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas..” but this trip was too EPIC not to share!  I had the opportunity attend the I Teach K! national conference in Vegas last week.  My favorite aspect of this seminar (besides being in Vegas) was that some of the most inspiring teacher bloggers were the presenters.  To me, these women have paved the way in the teacher blogging world, and I was so excited to meet them and hear what they had to say!  My trip started off with me getting the best fortune in my fortune cookie on our way to Vegas…

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I arrived Tuesday evening, just in time for the “Blogger Meet Up.”  This was a time for all of the bloggers that were in town for the conference and for all the blog stalkers (folks that don’t blog, but are almost more into blogs than bloggers themselves) to meet up in one room and do what we do best: talk about teaching.  Here are some of the ladies that I was able to snatch a picture with (there we SO many more that I wasn’t able to get a picture with, but I love you all!!).

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 This is Fran, author of Kindergarten Crayons.  She is seriously the funniest person ever, as well as the most knowledgeable teacher that I have met.  I actually used to work in her district before the good ol’ budget cuts. 🙂

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And Miss Rochelle from What the Teacher Wants!  This is the second time that we have gotten to meet and somehow I still missed meeting the other half of her blogging team: Natalie!  (Hi Natalie!)

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This was my first time meeting Deanna Jump from Mrs. Jump’s Class.  She is seriously so adorable and I could listen to her cute accent for hours!  (which I did because I went to two of her seminars 😉

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I was also able to sneak a picture with Heidi from Heidi Songs.  She makes these incredible DVD’s that help kids learn to read, spell, and sing the sight words.  I won a copy of her numbers from 11-20 DVD, which are tricky for some kids, so I was excited to win that one.  Check out her website HERE.

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It was so exciting to meet Elizabeth from Mrs. Hodge and Her Kindergarten Kids.  She is so cute and was so excited to be at the conference!
Here is a picture I took (while standing on a chair…) of the room with all of the bloggers mingling! 

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These are our name tags made from cards and clothespins! 
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Here I am, bright and early ready to LEARN!  On the right is a drawing of “No David, No” that Heidi taught us.  She was teaching us how to teach kids to draw using basic shapes.  And the bottom picture are some stamps that were on display for us to buy…I am obsessed with stamps!
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 And this is the Venetian where our conference was held!  It’s so pretty!
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Vegas was such a good experience, and I am already excited for next year! 🙂

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11 responses to “What happens in Vegas….ends up on my BLOG!”

  1. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    How fun, glad you didn't leave it in Vegas.
    Jill
    Bubbalulu.blogspot.com

  2. Lisa R. Avatar
    Lisa R.

    I love all of your pictures!! I'm glad that you had so much fun. I will have to definitely try to make it for the next Vegas meetup!! 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

  3. MRs hodge Avatar
    MRs hodge

    Yay for a fun time in Vegas! Thanks for giving me a shout-out in your post! We really are so cute in that picture!!! You are so inspiring- keep up the hard work. Keep in touch and hopefully we can meet again soon!

    Elizabeth
    Mrs. Hodge and Her Kindergarten Kids

  4. Alessia Albanese Avatar
    Alessia Albanese

    It was great meeting you last week, even if it was only for a short time! I, too, had a great time at the conference! I'm your newest follower – thanks for sharing so much on your blog!

    Ѽ Alessia
    Mrs. Albanese’s Kindergarten Class

  5. Busy Bees Avatar
    Busy Bees

    Looks like a great time. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can make it next year. Thanks for sharing the great pics!!
    Robynn
    BusyBees

  6. vicky1970 Avatar
    vicky1970

    Hi Michelle – so glad you had a blast…and you are always so adorable! Wish I was there so we could hang out again. Sounds so fun!!!
    Vicky
    Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After

  7. Fancy Free in 4th Avatar
    Fancy Free in 4th

    Even though I don't teach kinder- I am going with you next year!
    Fancy Free in Fourth

  8. Erica Avatar
    Erica

    I would love to go sometime. It seems so helpful and informative. I am tickled pink you had fun!

    Erica
    Sprinkles to Kindergarten
    [email protected]

  9. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    What a dream come true, right?!? Glad you had so much fun!

    Holly
    Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

  10. HeidiSongs Avatar
    HeidiSongs

    It was sooooo much fun! Thanks so much for the shout outs, and for attending my session!!!
    Love ya!
    Heidi Butkus
    http://heidisongs.blogspot.com

  11. Mrs. Giboney Avatar
    Mrs. Giboney

    Nice to virtually meet you! Thanks for my following my blog. I'm your newest follower too! Hope to meet you in person some time 🙂

    Jessica
    Teach on a Limb