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leapfrog tag reader & usa map giveaway! (& chance to go to hollywood!)

Do you want a chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reader and USA Map? (Sure you do!)

How does an all-expenses paid trip to Hollywoodsound–to hang out with some uber-cool celeb moms and to help them wrap tons of LeapFrog Tag Packs for needy schools? (Awesome, right?)

It’s a super-speedy giveaway turnaround, but I’m so excited to share this opportunity for several reasons:

  • It’s a fabulous cause–increasing literacy and making kids excited about reading! Woo-hoo!
  • The LeapFrog Tag Reader is one of our faves–and I want a teach mama reader to have one!
  • It’s a really smart way of kicking off the season of giving!

Here’s the skinny:

  • LeapFrog Tag Reader & USA Map Giveaway: In the last year, with the help of many of you, our friends at LeapFrog have given away $1.5 million in Tag School Reading Systems and Books to 10,000 Kindergarten classrooms here in the US through the Tag. Give. Read. Campaign.

The program’s been so successful that now celebs are on board!  Jayneoni Moore from “Access: Hollywood” is launching a parallel program through The Jayneoni Moore Children’s Fund called “Tag, You Are It!”.  The goal of her program is to get Tag Systems into the hands of even more children who need them.  I love it.

Jayneoni and her celeb-mom pals are buying Tag Readers to donate to classrooms in need, and LeapFrog is giving 5 Tag  Books for each system donated to the cause.  On November 14th, all of these moms–and their kids–are going to gather for a Tag Reader “Packing Party”.

And here’s where you come in: one teach mama reader could possibly be there to help! Seriously. Here’s how:

GIVEAWAY: Tag Reader & USA Map (plus your name entered to win a chance to head to Hollywood on November 14!)

Do you want to win one Tag Reader System and USA Map?

Do you want your name entered in the drawing by LeapFrog for an all-expense paid trip to California to help Jayneoni and her pals pack the Tag Systems?

  • All you have to do is leave a comment here (with email address!) explaining who in your life needs a Tag System.
  • For extra entries, you can share this post with a friend (just tell me who you shared it with!)  OR Tweet this: Win @LeapFrog Tag Reader and USA Map (and maybe go to CA for free!) visit @teachmama — http://bit.ly/9NWNVS #ece #literacy

This contest ends on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at midnight ET.  Winner will be notified on Sunday, 11/7/10, so I can send winner’s information to LeapFrog.  By Tuesday, November 10, LeapFrog will know who is heading to Hollywood on the 14th, so that person has (eeee!) a few days to pack and plan.

It’s no secret that our family loves the Tag Reader, but this kind of generosity makes me love LeapFrog that much more. And 99% of the teachers involved in the campaign said that they would recommend the Tag System to other teachers and parents because of their students’ enthusiastic attitudes toward reading and their improved reading skills after using the Tag System.  WOW.

If you’re not up for entering the giveaway but do want to contribute to this campaign, please head to the Tag. Give. Read. site, click on the DonorsChoose.org and make a donation toward a teacher who would  like Tag Readers in the classroom. Dollar to dollar, LeapFrog will match donations up to $100,000.

fyi: Many thanks to LeapFrog for sharing this opportunity with our readers and for providing one Tag Reader and USA Map for one teachmama.com reader.  This is an unpaid post, but LeapFrog will add my name to the drawing for the November 14 trip to Hollywood in exchange for me doing this giveaway.  My opinions are all my own.

Good luck, happy reading, and even happier giving!

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  5. I would love to use this with the kids I tutor! English is their second language, and reading is not a huge priority in their culture. I would love to have this to show them reading can be fun!

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  7. I would love to give my daughter the tag reader! She is struggling learning to read and this would be amazing for her! Thanks for the chance!
    mainlandmama at gmail dot com

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  9. My 3 year-old son has a Tag Reader and has already learned so much from playing with it and using it over the past 10 months. I would like to give the Tag Reader to my friend’s son, who does not yet have one, but has enjoyed playing with ours. I know he too would love it!

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  11. I would love to win a LeapFrog Tag Reader for my 4-year-old son. He loves to read, and he loves gadgets. He would LOVE this!

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  14. Hello, I am the mother of a wonderful 2 1/2 year old little boy named Logan. He is the brightest young child I have ever met and I am having a hard time finding things that not only challenge him (he is already reading about 20 sight words) but entertain him as well. He has seen the tag reading system at the store and even gotten a chance to demo it and he loves it, unfortunatly we just do not have the money to buy him one at this time. This would be an amazing thing for him and we would appreciate it so much. Thanks a lot.

    Heather and Logan

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  17. I have been looking at these lately and thinking about adding one to our house. We have 3 1/2 year old twins who love books and love being read to. I think this would help take the next step for them learning to read and experiencing the love of books by being able to learn to hear the words as they see them and understand the connection that leads to reading. Thank you for passing this opportunity along to all of us. I love all the Leap Frog products we have and I’m sure this would be a wonderful addition to our home.

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  20. Here is why we need a Tag reader in our home. 1) our Tag reader fell out of the car on a road trip. We have lots of Tag books, but no reader. 2) my husband lost his job so replacing our reader isn’t on top of the list. 3) we have a daughter that just turned 5 and is on the cusp of reading. The Tag reader could really help her journey. 4) we love Leapfrog and their commitment to putting books in the hands of reading. 5) I have been a teacher for 12 years and I see the power and joy of reading everyday. It is truly a gift.

    I will retweet this awesome giveaway and reading campaign.

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  21. My 3 and five year old would love the tag reader. My son is learning to read and this would give him the confidence he needs to take the plunge into reading! What a great giveaway and I love that tag gives back so much to the community!
    ajlim01@gmail.com

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  22. I would love to have a Tag reader for my 2 year old. I’m sure he would enjoy it! We love Leapfrogs other products.

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  23. I would love a Tag Reader for my soon to be 3 year old son. He loves to listen to his older brother reading to him. What a great way to give him a headstart!! Reading is one of the most important tools that I can give him. Thanks LeapFrog!!

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  28. my 5 yr old son has benefitted greatly from having one over the past year. I have a close friend who I would like to give this too. She is 4 and on the cusp of reading but is a very strong auditory learner and not very visual. I think this tool would combine the two learning styles nicely and help jump start her.

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  29. I would give the Tag Reader to my twin 3-year old boys’. They are eager readers, and this would give them a boost! My 6 year old daughter would benefit as well. My daughter just mentioned yesterday that she wants a map for Christmas – how ironic!

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  31. I’d love to give this to my niece, she is just in love with books and always wants someone to read to her! She’s adore this!

    Thanks!

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  32. I know my kiddos would love a tag reader, but I would give one to our Community Christmas Store, providing free gifts to low-income families.

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  41. My 6 year old son could use a tag reader. I’ve been looking at them for some time and I think it would really benefit him. We have really enjoyed the other Leapfrog products that we have used.

    Shannon C

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  42. I would give it to my youngest. We love the LeapFrog products and I know this would help him on his way to being a great reader.

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  43. I am very fond of the Tag reading system. I purchased on for my home daycare the children use the Tag daily. I need to purchase batteries often that is how much it gets play time here. There is a little boy that I teach that I would give a system to. Dre consistently goes to this activity first, he would just be flabbergasted to receive his very own Tag system.

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  44. We’re big fans of our leapster in our family (soon to be leapsters – the 2nd one is already bought – an xmas present for DS). Yes, it’s a toy, a gaminig system, but it’s also a limited guilt device where my daughter engages in it for periods at a time, in moderation (self-moderated), but it’s not abused, she still manages more than enough open ended play & still enjoys her leapster. The games are non-violent & all have content-based skills, usually in math or readin (and sometimes science). For me, it’s a tool (or a godsend!), as it allows me a little more “quiet time” for my busiest kid – a “go-go-go” kid, who, when I plug her in, I get a break ;-). I’m yet to buy the Tag. We read – lots, I’m a teacher, who before kids, had a childrens lit. library of more than 1000 books (almost embarrassing). I think we might’ve doubled that since they came along. I currently teach a 2’s class & my parents are always asking me about products like this. I know where I stand on the Leapster – Love it, is better & more age appropriate for preschoolers (and K/1’s, even 2nd graders) with regard to non-violent games & skill building; doesn’t subsitute for open-ended play or social interaction with parents or peers, but in terms of a down time activity, is perfectly fine. As for the Tag, I wonder – will it slow down my almost 5 year old, so that she’s more willing (during independent or shared reading) to put her finger under the text? Will it engage my non-napping 2 1/2 year old in his room, for some part of his hour’s quiet time? and would I willingly break my “no more toys that make noise” rule for this new tool (actually, for this I think I would). My promise – should I win this giveaway – I’ll not only report back, but I’ll share whether it’s also a talisman when it comes to engaging young kids while waitting in long snaking lines @ Disney World & If we win & my family doesn’t find it to be the best fit, we’ll pass it along to another respondant on this blog. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!! 🙂

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  48. My son could use a Leapfrog Tag Reader. He has learned TONS from the Leapfrog DVDs and learning toys. This company has great products!

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  49. My daughter would love a tag reader. She loves to be read to, but hasn’t had much interest in reading herself. A tag reader could combine the two into a beautiful and fun learning time and she can do it herself (what 4 year old can pass that up?).

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  51. Although my 5 year old daughter would love a tag reader I am blessed to have the time to read with her daily. So, as a member of the Redwood Empire Active 2030 I would give the tag reader to Catholic Charities or COTS (both local organizations helping low income children.)

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  52. What a great giveaway! My almost-four-year-old is on the cusp of learning to read and she’d love a Tag system.

    jesskern AT gmail DOT com

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  53. My son is learning to read and loving it. He still needs me sitting with him to help however as a homeschooling mom my time is streched. I think a Tag Reader would allow my son to practice his reading and me some uninterrupted time to…. daydream…. ok time to clean something! 🙂

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  54. My 5 year old son would LOVE this! He would love to be able to read books to his older brother and two younger siblings!

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  55. I would love to win a Leapfrog tag reader for my daughter. She is almost 3 and loves books. I read to her, but she also likes to look at books on her own and try to recite the story. A tag reader would be wonderful to help her to learn to read and would also be great for when my 7 month old gets older.
    Sticemichelle at aol dot com

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  57. I would love to win a LeapFrog Tag Reader for my almost 3-year-old daughter. she would love a tool to help her read on her own!!

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  58. My girls would love it if I won a Tag reader. My older daughter is really interested in learning to read and it looks like from what everyone says about it that it would really help her. Your post about it today has made me research it more and I’m really considering putting it on their Christmas list! Thank you for all you share!

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  59. I want this for my three year old son so bad and at this time we just can’t afford it. He loves books and this could help him so much it would be awesome to see him learn to read and I know this is just what he needs.

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  60. My daughter could use a Tag system! Her older brother learned to read early with very little help at all, but it’s more of a struggle for her, so I’m seeking out new and different resources.

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  61. I think my Mother-In-Law could use this. She homeschools 6 of her adopted children. All of her adoptions were life-savers (quite literally) from Africa, China, Vietnam, and domestic. Some with special needs (major and minor) Check out her blog: stillwaterjulee.blogspot.com

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  63. I have a newly starting reader and a struggling reader so the extra FUN practice would be great!! I am always looking for ways to get more literacy into these boys of mine!

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  68. My children would love to have a Tag reader since they are both discovering a great love for books and we’d all welcome a helping hand to develop their literacy skills.

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  70. I would love to be able to give a Tag reader to our county’s Early Intervention program. Both my sons benefit from it and I would love to other children in our community get the chance to use such a fabulous teaching tool.

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  74. I’d actually love to donate the reader to my daughter’s kindergarten class. Not all the kids in the school have an opportunity at home to use technology like the Tag reader and I think it would get a lot of use during free reading time.

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  77. My son, he is at that age that learning is key! I would love to buy one but wouldn’t be able to afford it right now, he would love it!

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  79. My daughter has one already, but I have another baby on the way, and a few nephews who could also use it. 🙂

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  80. thanks for all the entries, my friends! Lucky Kelly was chosen by random.org as the winner, and she’s been notified.

    Add the LeapFrog Tag Reader to your holiday lists and many thanks for reading!
    amy

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  81. My 5 year old is getting on for Christmas. I would love to give one to my cousin’s son who is autistic. My cousin is more like a brother to me and his adorable little boy is like my own child. He is 4 and so intelligent for his age and abilities. My cousin is currently active in the US military and only gets to see his son when he is home (which is not a lot of time). I know he would surely appreciate a gift like this.
    Even if I dont win the Tag for my precious little cousin I will find a way to get him one for Christmas.

    Thank you for the opportunity!

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  82. I it would be a great help for christmas, because I have recently just become laid off and I would give to my son who will be 3 in Dec.

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    • Melissa,
      I’m so sorry to hear that–and I’m also sorry to tell you that the contest is closed. But there will be others, I promise!

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