Well, let’s face it, the kids are ALL WINNERS.
But the monster with the most votes is:
SPARKLES!
Congratulations Katie F. and Ms. Abate’s 1st Grade Class!
But GUESS WHAT?
I was so overwhelmed by the number of votes—nearly 500!!!!—that I’ve decided to SKYPE WITH EVERY CLASS WHO ENTERED THE CONTEST.
I’ll Skype with the finalist classes on Halloween. If your class wasn’t in the finals, I’ll arrange another date for you in November. Expect an email from me soon. If you don’t receive the email this week, please contact me.
Thank you to everyone who entered and voted for these amazing monsters!
And don’t forget, there’s tons more useful monsters in THE MONSTORE!
And TEACHERS!
Click here to download the free MONSTORE Teacher’s Guide!
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October 28, 2013 at 10:39 am
Jacqueline Adams
Why am I not surprised that you’re going to Skype with all of them? It’s obvious that you have a big heart! Congratulations to the winners–and to you, because I know you’ll have fun Skyping with the kids!
October 28, 2013 at 10:44 am
Debbie Mickelson
That is great, Tara. It was too hard to choose. What a great fit all that entered.
October 28, 2013 at 11:07 am
laurimeyers
So spooktacular of you Tara!
October 28, 2013 at 11:40 am
Michelle Heidenrich Barnes
Goodonya for Skypeing with all of them– you’re a good doobie Tara Lazar.
October 28, 2013 at 11:50 am
karadhya
Congrats to Katie and her class! And, Tara, you are so awesome for doing a Skype visit with everyone. Have fun!
October 28, 2013 at 11:59 am
Julie Falatko
TARA! You are so amazing that you’re Skyping with all the classes. I love it!
October 28, 2013 at 12:31 pm
wendymyersart
Love it! Sparkles sounds great. And so do you, Tara, for Skypeing with all the classes!
October 28, 2013 at 4:40 pm
Patricia Tilton
I liked Sparkles. Congratulations Katie. It was hard to pick because they were all good.
October 28, 2013 at 8:38 pm
Marci
Thank you Tara, and we are looking forward to speaking with you! My class is very excited!
October 28, 2013 at 9:22 pm
Joanne Roberts
Congratulations to all the students and their teachers. Thanks, Tara, for being, well, you.
When are you going to write an e-book about doing skype school visits so we can learn to do them too?
October 29, 2013 at 7:47 am
Tara Lazar
Ha ha! There’s nothing you need to learn. Dial the Skype, make goofy faces at the camera, and you’re golden.
October 28, 2013 at 9:26 pm
Audrey
Skyping is such a fun way to stay connected with your readers! Audrey
October 28, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Kim Pfennigwerth
Congratulations to the students and teachers – you are the best, Tara!
October 29, 2013 at 5:21 am
thiskidreviewsbooks
That is so nice of you! 🙂 Happy Halloween! Congratulations to all the winners!
October 29, 2013 at 7:58 am
Janie Reinart
How lovely of you to Skype all the classes! What fun! Thanks for being a great example!
October 29, 2013 at 10:03 am
Jen
Thank you so much Tara! This meant so much to Katie to have everyone post such nice comments about her work. I enjoy her creative pieces daily but it was so nice for her to get outside recognition! It made her so happy and proud to be chosen! Can’t wait to talk with her after school today and see her big smile! Thanks again Tara! Jen Frisella (Katie’s mom)
October 29, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Lynn A. Davidson
YAY! for all the winners! I know you will have fun with that, Tara. 🙂
October 31, 2013 at 11:53 pm
SevenAcreSky
Sparkles was awesome! Loved the winning entry! Wish I had promoted this in my local elementary, had good intentions. But like monsters, you can’t get a refund on good intentions.