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Polka Dot Galore!!!

I am almost polka dotted out!  I still have a B&W line to finish and my Primary Polka Dot Classroom Library Packet…but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I have been working like a maniac to get all these packets done/updated for you.  Don’t be mad, but I am going on vacation again!  I will be back Friday, so please hang tight.   Read below to find out about the updates and my new Primary Polka Dot Classroom Decor sets which are available now in my TpT store.

First up, the new Primary Polka Dot Classroom Decor packets.  Last year, I made the bright sets for my own classroom and I received so many request to make them in primary colors.  I usually don’t take requests to create things that I would not be able to use in my own classroom, but I received some really sweet emails that convinced me to create these.  I have one more packet in the line left to create, the classroom library labels.  I apologize for making you way, but if you follow my store you will be the first to know of updates.  Click the covers to go directly to the item in my store.

This packet includes a link to an editable Power Point doc.  
This packet includes a link to an editable Power Point doc!  

This packet includes a link to an editable Power Point doc! 

*If you purchase any of these packets, I would love to see pictures of them put to work in your own classroom.  

I created my bright polka dot decor packets last August when I changed my whole theme from cows to bright polka dots.  I lucked out and found a ton of great bright items at Big Lots.  This year I bought some new borders, a calendar, circular calendar numbers, and adorable file folders from MpMSchoolSupplies.com.

I updated many of the bright files so that they now include a link to an editable Power Point file.  If you have already purchased, you can re-download for free by going to your “My Purchases” page. 
This packet includes a link to an editable Power Point doc! 
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This packet includes a link to an editable Power Point doc! 
This packet includes a link to an editable Power Point doc! 

This packet includes a link to an editable Power Point doc! 
Again, I would love to see pictures of these packets in action.  Please, email them to me.  Also, the first three people who comment, get either decor line for free 🙂  If you miss out on this one, subscribe to my posts via email – that way you don’t miss out on the next time I do a sneak giveaway. 

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  1. Delighted

    July 23, 2012 at 3:40 am

    These look awesome!

    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

  2. Lisa K

    July 23, 2012 at 3:42 am

    These look great! You have been working hard!

    lnguyen2002@hotmail.com

  3. lovetwoteach

    July 23, 2012 at 3:45 am

    I love all that you do!

    frederickjennam@gmail.com 🙂

  4. Karyn

    July 23, 2012 at 3:45 am

    You are so talented Erica!

    Kideducator@cimcast.net

  5. Mechele

    July 23, 2012 at 3:46 am

    These look great. You have been working hard.
    Mechele.Barrow@gmail.com

  6. Ashley

    July 23, 2012 at 3:47 am

    I love your Polka Dot theme.

  7. Mechele

    July 23, 2012 at 3:47 am

    These look great. You have been working hard.
    Mechele.Barrow@gmail.com

  8. Ashley

    July 23, 2012 at 3:47 am

    I love your Polka Dot theme.
    astabler@bureauvalley.net

  9. Mrs. Lofgren

    July 23, 2012 at 3:50 am

    I love the polka dots! Thank you for sharing all of your adorable stuff!!! 🙂

    Jennifer
    lofgrenj@vail.k12.az.us

  10. FirstGradeBlueSkies (Jennifer)

    July 23, 2012 at 3:51 am

    I love them all!
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue Skies

  11. Stephanie

    July 23, 2012 at 3:57 am

    I'm bought your polka dot word wall cards near the end of last year and love them!! My theme this year is polka dots and owls and I'm so excited to get them up and on the wall!

    ❤ -Stephanie
    Falling Into First
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  12. Jennifer

    July 23, 2012 at 4:20 am

    These look fantastic!!

    Jennifer
    The First Grade Dream
    Win an iPad for your classroom

  13. Miss Kindergarten

    July 23, 2012 at 4:31 am

    LOVE!! You can never be polka-dotted out! I got VERY similar things from MPM…great minds!! 😉

  14. Lauren Augustine

    July 23, 2012 at 4:33 am

    SO CUTE!! I used those green and white polka dot name tags last year. Love it! : )

  15. lorajoelle

    July 23, 2012 at 4:35 am

    I just love the primary color packet. Polka dots are the best!

    Lora
    Mrs. Webster’s Classroom Connections

  16. Nesli Monroe

    July 23, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I absolutely love the polka dots! I've just decided on my classroom theme this year…bright polka dots with black backgrounds! I wish I could see pictures of your classroom with the awesome polkadotness!

    Also! You have totally inspired me to publish a book for scholastic! I actually bought one of your books from scholastic last year, and after reading about your blog post about publishing for scholastic, I was like, Wait a minute! I have her book!! Thanks for all of your inspiration and wonderful ideas!

    P.S. I'm your newest follower. 🙂
    Come check out my blog (I'm new at the blog thing)
    Nesli
    http://secondgradewiththeteacherwearsprada.blogspot.com/

    • Erica Bohrer

      July 23, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      Nelsi, did you look at the link in the left sidebar to my classroom photos? Here is the link: http://ericabohrersclassroom.shutterfly.com/

      I am glad you liked my Scholastic book. Thanks for following 🙂

  17. Mrs. G.

    July 23, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this whole theme! I am moving from K to 1st this year and my classroom is all bright colors- the polka dot theme in bright colors fit perfectly! I already purchased everything in this set 🙂 THANKS!

  18. Ke'Andra

    July 23, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Love your polka dots! So glad I found your blog:)

    Keandrad@ymail.com

  19. Ke'Andra

    July 23, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Love your polka dots! So glad I found your blog:)

    Keandrad@ymail.com

  20. Ke'Andra

    July 23, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Love your polka dots! So glad I found your blog:)

    Keandrad@ymail.com

  21. A Tale of 2 First Grades

    July 24, 2012 at 5:02 am

    I love the polka dots! Just what I was looking for to redo my word wall and other classroom stuff! I'm moving classrooms (again) and don't want to keep my same old stick kid things I had! Love your blog!
    Caroline

    A Tale of 2 First Grades

  22. Lori

    July 24, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Aww dang, I never win! I love the bright polka dots! I'm changing rooms this year & have decided to start all over & chose this theme. You've done a great job! Thanks!!

  23. Tales of a First Grade Teacher

    July 25, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I used to teach on long Island—8 years ago, before we moved to Florida! I do miss the salaries there compared to FL and going into the city to see a show!!! but I pretty much have sunshine all year long sooo,
    what are you gonna do?
    Hope over to my blog, I'm having a giveaway to Get to 100 followers!
    Jessica

  24. Tanya Solano

    July 29, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Hi Erica! I think the polka dots are amazing. My wish list is full but was wondering about being a MAC user and being able to download and edit the document? Any feedback regarding this?
    PS: Italy looked AMAZING – it is on my bucket list for sure!
    ❤Tanya
    Ms. Solano's Kindergarten

    • Erica Bohrer

      July 29, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      You know I did not even think of that! I am a Mac user but I had Microsoft Office installed. I just need it to transfer files back and forth to my classroom computer. Is there a way you can just download Power Point? Or maybe just work on creating the updated cards in your classroom?

      Italy was amazing, thank you.

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