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300 Followers!!!



Wow!  I cannot believe I have reached 300 followers!!!  Technically one of them is my mother and the other my sister-in-law – but still 298 people that are not related to me! Wooohoooo!  I feel the love.
I would like to thank all of you who follow and have helped and inspired me along the way.  I started this blog in January of this year and it has become my favorite hobby.  I have to say, Deanna Jump was my inspiration.  I bought her penguin unit with a link to her blog.  I checked out Mrs. Jump’s Class and a whole new world was opened for me.  From her blog, I found so many more great ones to follow.  How could I resist joining in the fun!

My next book for Scholastic (20 Super Spelling Centers) is due in a few weeks.  I am going to dedicate it to “All of my teacher friends in blog land.”

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  1. Ladybug Teacher

    March 22, 2011 at 1:26 am

    Congrats Erica! You deserve all of the wonderful followers…you have so many fantastic resources! 🙂

    Kristen
    Ladybug's Teacher Files

  2. Laurie

    March 22, 2011 at 1:28 am

    CONGRATS!!

    http://firstgradelyonsden.blogspot.com/

  3. Ms. Durning

    March 22, 2011 at 1:29 am

    Congrats!! 🙂
    How do you become an author for Scholastic?

  4. Jena Snowden

    March 22, 2011 at 1:32 am

    Congrats! There is a reason you have so many followers. You're the bomb(dot)com. 🙂

    1st Grade with Miss Snowden

  5. Kimberly

    March 22, 2011 at 1:34 am

    Congratulations on your new book! Can't wait! I love your reading response book and use it ALL the time.
    http://funkyfirstgradefun.blogspot.com

  6. Mrs. Saoud

    March 22, 2011 at 1:36 am

    I can believe it! You are Fabulous!! Looking forward to checking out your new book. I'd love to hear how you got started writing for Scholastic. I too love my hobby but leave the money making to the professionals. XOXO!

    Cheryl
    Primary Graffiti

  7. Ms. Morgart

    March 22, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Congrats Erica!! I was reading what you said about Mrs. Jump…that is how I was inspired to do it too! But now I have so many wonderful new friends that also inspire me everyday!!
    Curls and a Smile

  8. Anna Brantley

    March 22, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Yay!!! Happy 300 followers!!! You are an inspiration to us, Erica:D I love, love, love your blog!!!

    Anna
    Crazy for First Grade

  9. Erica Bohrer

    March 22, 2011 at 1:49 am

    Thanks everyone! Once, I get everything done for Scholastic, I will do a post about becoming published.

  10. Andi

    March 22, 2011 at 1:57 am

    Jena is correct. There is a very good reason that 300 people follow your blog. You're awesome! Congratulations on your second book, I can't wait to get it. Your blog is one of my favorites and inspires me to be a better teacher every day.
    Plus, one of my followers is my husband and I only have 26 followers! Hahaha!
    Kudos,
    Andi
    PencilsGlueandTyingShoes

  11. Kristin Young

    March 22, 2011 at 2:17 am

    That's great! Congrats. And…where is your FIRST book?! 🙂

    http://LittleMissGlamourGoesToKindergarten.blogspot.com

  12. Gladys

    March 22, 2011 at 2:23 am

    Congratulations! I LOVE your blog! You are truly an inspiration…I can't wait to see your new book!

    ~Gladys
    Once Upon a Time in First Grade

  13. Rachelle

    March 22, 2011 at 2:29 am

    I'm so excited for your new book! How AWESOME!!!!!!!
    Congrats!!!
    -Rachelle
    whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com

  14. Amber

    March 22, 2011 at 2:59 am

    Congrats! I love your blog. You are my organization inspiration!

    Amber
    http://fabulousfirstgrader.blogspot.com/

  15. Shannon

    March 22, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Wowzers!!! 300 followers in just 3 months?! Haha I am excited to reach 50 🙂 I love looking at your stuff and I'm on the lookout for your new book! Congrats!!!

    Kdoublestuffed.blogspot.com

  16. Jenn Bates

    March 22, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Congrats! Can't wait to check out your new book.
    Jenn
    http://finallyinfirst.blogspot.com/

  17. Workshop Classroom

    March 23, 2011 at 12:57 am

    Congrats 🙂 Just plain amazing and well-deserved!

    http://workshopclassroom.blogspot.com

  18. Janine

    March 23, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Amazing!!!! Congratulations, you deserve 300 and so much more!

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