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Are you looking for the perfect spring-themed film the whole family can love? Then you’ll want to see the new uplifting biopic film release produced by Lionsgate, Kingdom Story Company, and Candy Rock Entertainment, with For King + Country Film, with Joshua Walsh, Luke Smallbone, Justin Tolley, and Joel Smallbon, from executive producers Candace Cameron Bure, Andrew Erwin, Tony Young, Kevin Downes, Jon Erwin, Mike Curb, Brian Mitchell, Bill Reeves, Jeffery Brooks, Gerald Webb, and Ford Englerth, written by Joel Smallbone, and Richard L. Ramsey, cinematography by Johnny Derango, and music by Brent McCorkle, “Unsung Hero,” the story of one family’s courageous choice to stay together and pray together.

This heart-warming story of overcoming familiar obstacles, centering on the musical hook behind country hit, “Unsung Hero,” isn’t solely about discovering to create chart-topping music, it’s about building long-lasting life lessons. David Smallbone (Joel Smallbone), a music promoter, at the top of his industry in the early 1990s, was known as one of Australia’s best Christian Music promoters. Behind him, is an excellent support system, made possible by his faith-minded family, including his wife Helen (Daisy Betts) and their children: Rebecca (Kirrilee Berger), Daniel (Paul Luke B), Ben (Tenz McCall), Joel (Diesel La Torraca), Luke (JJ Pantano) and Josh (Angus K. Caldwell). Who’s hard work has given them a life burgeoning from good to great-fancy cars, a stately mansion, private schools for his children, and out=of-this-world personal connections.

Soon, their familiar mettle is tested after David fails to sell out an Amy Grant concert during a nationwide recession. Losing all their savings, and his backup plan of bolstering the career of Eddie DeGarmo (Jonathan Jackson) stateside fails to come to fruition. With no other viable career options, and another baby on the way, Smallbones devises a plan to move his growing brood stateside and represent a new artist in Nashville, Tennessee.

Then, their arduous journey, fraught with personal and familiar obstacles, from uncomfortable customs detention to the psychological toll of David’s struggles to provide a life familiar to his growing family, never seems to lighten. As the Smallbones adapt to life’s new challenges, they discover their greatest challenge to date working together.

Smallbone must learn the new arc of humility and personal growth as his pressures overflow into his professional pressures. With the Smallbone matriarch, Helen must learn to embrace the new professional challenges her husband carries about daily. The couple learns to take on their share of heartbreaking challenges, embraces new challenges, and embraces what endeavors to be a family based on a life of sacrifice and humanity. All while producing Betts’ unmastered performance, set in the heart of America’s musical past-giving this film a much-needed punch of faith-based penance.

The film also interjects poignant moments on screen with thought-provoking moments rather than schmaltz. Audiences are graced with much-needed humor to alleviate tension-raising contextual challenges and personal struggles. Equal shares of heart-warming moments matched with much-needed ensemble cameo moments, on-screen.

Also worth noting is Katherine Tucker’s production design. Reflective of Smallbones’ true on-screen evolution, from familiar to career-driven, as was cinematographer Johnny Derango’s lighting cues that highlight character development, sharing dramatic and humorous narrative overtones throughout the film. Frequent sunrises and sunsets, represent the presence of David’s perpetually steadfast father (Terry O’Quinn), while not on-screen, adds to the finale’s intersection of generational character arcs.

While several Smallbone family members are portrayed in underinvested, subdued roles, not nearly as scripted as they could have been. With a lack of proper scripting, and despite its over-the-top, adult dramatic narration, focusing on the parents’ problems, despite their teenage daughter’s inner self-esteem struggles as a performer in her own right, the scripting divests from instances dealing with female angst and womanhood, is a miss in any book. The focus instead placed on young Luke and Joel, the future duo, For King + Country (providing the film’s closing credits ballad), receive unneeded parental attention. Leaving Ben, Daniel, and Josh relegated to characters defined by their jobs, not their fun-loving personalities or personal testimonies.

Throughout the biopic, moments of splendor can be found. From overcoming feelings of inferiority, and economic and career challenges, as well as noble tropes of a family’s Christmas season saved through goodwill and cheer. With the filmmaker’s consistent tropes to achieve not only the American Dream but overall personal discovery. Acknowledging that hard work, and not the sum of funds, is how solutions are made. Meaningful insight into American ideals and the similies of the Smallbone family dynamic. A film that will be as heartwarming to watch as dynamic to discuss.

“Unsung Hero,” is an uplifting family biopic worth viewing only in theatres starting April 26th, 2024. Remember, to buy tickets today to see Unsung Hero in theaters starting April 26th, here. With an MPA Rating of PG and a runtime of 112 minutes, you’ll want to make plans to see this film in theatres beginning today. Be sure to check out the film’s Instagram and X pages, too.

Also, Momentum Publishing is giving one Theladyprefers2save.com reader a chance at winning a $10.00 Amazon gift card in honor of the “Unsung Heroes,” cinematic release. To enter, please leave a comment on the post below letting me know why you’d most want to see the “Unsung Heroes” film with chances for bonus entries for commenting across my site’s social media pages, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and X through April 28, 2024, at 11:59 P.M.

Please note: This is limited to US winners, only. The giveaway winner’s full name and email address will be verified, with multiple-site entries being eliminated. Submission entries received after April 28, 2024, at 11:59 Central Standard Time, will not be eligible for entry. Thank you for entering. Good luck!

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It’ll be of little surprise to you to know that this double major in college loves few things more than true passionate narratives of American true stories. Including, “The Hopeful,” a new film directed by Kyle Portbury, Emmy® Award-winning, 3-time Australian Directors Guild nominated writer and director of Resistance and Sojourner Truth, produced by Bin Li, Kyle Portbury, Martin Thorne, along with Mighty Sound, Hope Studios, Longstocking Studios, Kyle Portbury Films, and Spectrum Films, and written by Aaron Hartzler and H.G. Sloan, set in mid-nineteenth century America, tells of the harrowing early origins of the Seventh Day Adventist Church-a must-see in theatres on April 17th & 18th, 20204.

This film details William Miller’s life, a man whose faith is in ruins. After surviving a fierce battle in the War of 1812, Miller questions the validity of God having spared his own life. Searching for wisdom leads Miller to an internalized prophesy–the world was ending as he knew it. The Hopeful portrays Miller’s life, from the perspective of a man burdened with the knowledge of Christ’s return, his mission to evangelize his message to others, and coping with the scorn of his fledgling congregationalism.

Midway through this film, a young woman named Ellen Harmon, is transformed by Miller’s sermons. Through said sermons, Harmon’s preaching style grows into a holistic vision of how Christians should live and worship. Who, together with Miller, helps to create the Seventh-day Adventist Church. “The Hopeful,” set in the picturesque New England landscape, within the rich culture of the American mid-19th century, invites audiences of all ages to imagine who, and how, they could help change the world.

Opening in theatres on Apr 17, 2024, this rich spiritual drama, with a runtime of 1h 30m, distributed by Fathom Events, will be one film those interested in spiritual events or American History, won’t wish to miss. Buy tickets for yourself, and others, here. Watch the trailer for this upcoming film. You can also see more about this film’s message of hope on Instagram and Facebook, and read other reviews on this site, here.

Plus, our friends at Momentum Publishing are giving one Theladyprefers2save.com reader a $10.00 Amazon gift card. To enter, please leave your name, email address, and why you’d most want to see this film in theatres April 17-18th, 2024. Please note, winning entries will be verified. With, one winner will be selected from participating bloggers, only. This giveaway will run through April 12, 2024, at 11:59 Central Standard Time, P.M. Winners will receive gift cards directly from the publisher. Good luck!

Friends, now I want to ask, do you want to see “The Hopeful” in theatres this April 17-18th, 2024? And for those who have seen “The Hopeful“, what were the greatest takeaways from the piece? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Many thanks to Karen Kingsbury Productions for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Thank you.

In her latest book-to-film adaptation, Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the acclaimed novel, “Someone Like You,” set to pleasantly surprise readers, and fans alike, in her latest acquisition from Karen Kingsbury Productions, releasing the film adaptation of the same name, for audiences of all ages. As Kingsbury recently stated, “While I was very thankful (for the other movies) it was never the movie that God put in my heart.”

In desiring to produce a work as close to both her protagonist’s life, and in her vision, this literary renaissance woman has self-financed, produced, and marketed this venture, entirely herself. From picturesque cinematography to wardrobe and score, Kingsbury has stationed her vision deep within her production value. Recently espousing to media outlets, “Everything went right and (the movie) was complete in 25 days. We prayed for wisdom and favor, and we got it.”

Fans of Kingsbury’s works will delight in knowing that “Someone Like You,” shot in the American chronicler’s home state of Tennessee, features panoramic scenes shot in both Franklin and Nashville, Tennesse, and picturesque eastern Alabama.

“Someone Like You,” details the romantic narrative of architect Dawson Gage (Jake Allyn) who falls for the impassioned London Quinn (Sarah Fisher) throughout secondary school, despite the story’s protagonist running away at his connection attempts. A decade later, the two star-crossed lovers gingerly navigate the waters of friendship, only to find themselves amid tragedy.

As the grieving Dawson, coerced by love to share in one final act of deep affection for London- embarking on a preposterous search for her London’s twin, Andi Allen, (Sarah Fisher), twins separated as embryos. Then, upon learning of Dawson’s forage through her family tree, London’s world is upended, leaving her feeling bewildered by her family of choice; her adoptive parents. Despite this fall, Dawson never planned to fall in love with London-never planned to fall in love, entirely.

Praise for the piece has been celebratory at the Franklin Theatre, premiere a triumph for Kingsbury’s production debut. Danica McKellar (Hallmark, The Wonder Years) stated the piece was a “Beautiful movie. Even with the loss of a child, you can find strength, through faith, through God, and the support of your family.” The Grants, Amy Grant and Vince Gill stated, “Vince and I want to support this movie and the arts. Karen Kingsbury has gone all the way. It’s important for us all to support the arts. This combination of being at Franklin Theatre, it feels like the best of being in a small town. And that is what Franklin is.” With Vince Gill praised the film’s score, created by Tyler Smith, and added “I am excited to hear the music. Nashville has popped up as a great city in which to make movies. It’s great for the town.”

Audiences will delight in Kingsbury’s redemptive storytelling when “Someone Like You,” opens in theaters on April 2nd. With Kingsbury’s additional book series “The Baxters” airing on Amazon Prime starting March 28th, 2024; with Seasons 1, Season 2, and Season 3 airing. As well as the “Someone Like You” movie premiere gallery-perfect for viewers and readers, alike.

Buy tickets today to see Someone Like You in theaters, starting April 2, here-or book a showing with a group or friends!

For updates on “Someone Like You,” be sure to check out visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie and follow the film on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. As well as follow Kingsbury on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and visit KarenKingsbury.com.

Friends, be sure to leave a comment on this post, or on my social media accounts, X, Meta, Instagram, Threads, or Pinterest letting me know which Kingsbury work you’ve most wanted to read or come to the silver screen. Winners will receive 1 signed copy of the book, “Someone Like You,” courtesy of the great folks at Momentum Publishing. Then, be sure to check out what else I’m reading.

Please note: This giveaway is limited to U.S. winners only. Winners will receive their books directly from Momentum Publishing. This giveaway will end on April 12, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. CST. Good luck, everyone!

Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, the opinions posted are my own. Thank you.

Books. Gifts that are always included on my family’s 4-gift Christmas list each holiday season. Which is why I’m excited to bring you a series of books that’s an entertaining as they are educational and intentional in design. From one of my favorite companies, National Geographic.

A company that is known not only for their commitment to environmental, social, and anthropological efficacy but learning, and fun, too!

When it comes to kids books, I’m not quite sure who loves them more in my home. So when the National Geographic Kids: Hey, Baby! (A Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Stories from Nature’s Nursery) book more – my family or me. Since childhood, I’ve been a huge animal lover, especially when it comes to cute, fuzzy baby animals!

My family is also currently are at the age where they love learning about baby animals as well. When I received the National Geographic Kids: Hey, Baby! book in the mail, I knew this would be an excellent learning resource my family would love going into the holiday season!

Initially, I was impressed with the overall size of the book as well as. The beautiful pictures and facts inside were awesome too!

I enjoyed thumbing through the book even before passing it down to the kiddos! Check out the beautiful cover of this book- vivid, glossy, and attention-grabbing, for sure. And, aren’t those baby animals adorable?

This book is chock full of facts about animals. Animals from all walks of life. From the land, air, and sea. Featuring beautiful photos, stories, and poems, including information about the habitats these precious animals reside in. Children will also learn about the cultures, including folklore, from the regions these precious animals hail!

Hey, Baby! is available to purchase wherever books are sold, including traditional bookstores like Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million, as well as Target, Costco, Walmart, and Amazon.com. 

This gorgeous, hardcover book is a great value at only $24.99. Making it the perfect keepsake gift for families, new parents, libraries, grandparents, or moms-to-be.

National Geographic Readers: Let’s Play from by National Geographic Kids is another book to pick up this season.

This 4-in-1 reader is perfect for aspiring zoologists this holiday season! From precocious kittens to curious otters, this reader has something for everyone! I particularly loved the clever vocabulary trees in this edition.

Affordably priced at only $7.99, this is a book that you’ll want to share with your kids this holiday season!

Also check out the 1,001 Ways to Slow Down: A Little Book of Everyday Calm by Barbara Ann Kipfer. This adorable self-help book is perfect for all those hard-to-shop-for people on your list. Full of helpful quotes about intentional, slower living. Priced under $16.00, this book will resonate with everyone on your gift-giving list this year, minimalists and maximalists alike. 

As with all National Geographic Kids purchases, part of this books proceeds will support the exploration, research, and conservation efforts of the National Geographic Society. 

And the best part about these three awesome books? One Lady Prefers 2 Save reader can win their own 3-book prize pack, including a copy of Hey, Baby!: A Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Stories from Nature’s Nursery book!

To win, simply fill out the rafflecopter function below and leave a comment on this post letting me know why who you would most want to give this book to! Please note, this giveaway is open to U.S. residents 18+ only. Winners entries will be verified via Raffecopter; all sweeper entries or entries with multiple violating ISP addresses will be eliminated. The winner will be chosen on 12/8/2017 via Random.org and notified via. email on 12/9/2017, and not in this post. The winner will receive their book directly from MomsMeet in the new year. The Lady Prefers 2 Save is not responsible for lost prize shipments. Good luck, everyone!

Friends, I encourage you to check out the National Geographic Kids: Hey, Baby! book this holiday season. You’ll be glad you did!

Now I want to ask, what’s your go-to children’s book each holiday season? Do you have a treasured childhood book from Christmas past? I’d love to hear about them below!

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Disclosure: Please note, I received products for review from Popcornopolis. All opinions expressed are my own.

With the holidays right around the corner, most of us are on the lookout for affordable gifts to give to friends, family, teachers, and neighbors. or snacks to take to work parties. For those on your list that you’re not sure what to give, consider Zebra by Popcornopolis!

Popcornopolis, a gourmet popcorn company, has recently launched a delicious new product line called Zebra by Popcornopolis®, which includes five indulgent, gourmet popcorn snacks made with organic popcorn, premium chocolate, and hand-selected ingredients. All without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives!

Each flavor in this line was developed by Popcornopolis’ Cordon Bleu-trained chefs, and feature varieties inspired by the brand’s popular Zebra® Popcorn including:

• Chocolate Stripe: Dark and White Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Corn
• Chocolate Peanut Butter: Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Drizzled Caramel Corn
• White Chocolate Macadamia: White Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Corn with Macadamia Nuts

And holiday editions:

• Chocolate Candy Cane: Dark Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Corn with Crushed Peppermint
• White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice: White Chocolate Drizzled with Caramel & Pumpkin Spice

This is gourmet popcorn at its finest. You just can’t go wrong with any of these delicious flavors! Though I could easily eat each and every bag all by myself, I’ll refrain. It’s better to share popcorn this tasty with friends and family. Afterall, Santa’s list hasn’t been made public quite yet!

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of sharing the Zebra® Popcorn with my family and neighbors. Each flavor was well received and everyone asked for seconds!

I also loved each variety, but would have to say that White Chocolate Macadamia, full of white chocolate drizzled clusters was by far my favorite and will be my new go-to indulgence after blogging this coming season!

I also love that Zebra® Popcorn line, including their holiday products, are gluten-free, non-GMO, and made in the USA with USDA certified organically sourced popcorn. This line is even popped to perfection in certified organic coconut oil!

I’d also be remiss if I didn’t miss the star of the show, the Zebra® Popcorn’s chocolate drizzle. A topping created from pure organic cane sugar is free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives!

You can find the NEW Zebra by Popcornopolis® at the following retailers:

• Bristol Farms – LA
• Gelson’s – LA
• Stater Brothers – LA
• Safeway – Seattle and Portland
• Von’s – Southern California
• Albertsons – Southern California
• Publix – National
• Walmart – National

If that wasn’t awesome enough, you can now enter to win Zebra® Popcorn yourself! Enter for your chance to win your own Zebra® Popcorn set! One lucky reader will win the Zebra by Popcornopolis popcorn collection; one bag of each flavor.

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter giveaway form below. Please note, this giveaway will be open to US residents over the age of 18. All entries will be verified. All duplicate ISP addresses and multiple sweepers addresses will be disqualified. The winner will receive their giveaway Zebra® Popcorn set directly from Popcornopolis® and TheLadyPrefers2Save.com is not responsible for delayed or missed shipments. This giveaway will end on 11/22/17 at 11:59 pm CST. Good luck, everyone!

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Friends, I am certain that you will love that Zebra® Popcorn line as much as I have. Be sure to pick up a few bags for all your holiday get-togethers this coming season.

Now I have to ask, what flavor of the new Popcornopolis Zebra® Popcorn line are you most excited to try? I’d love to hear about it below!

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own. I did receive complimentary tickets to see a pre-screening of this film in exchange for this review and post. All opinions stated are my opinion based on theatrical trailer impressions. Thank you.

From the first time I heard of the All Saints movie I knew I wanted to see this film. Not only is this film based on an inspiring true story of a Tennessee pastor who was able to not only turn around a church and their congregation but an entire community of followers, it also stars one of my favorite actors, John Corbett. An actor whose career I’ve followed for decades. 

Currently, there are so many dark, depressing films flooding the market. So much of today’s movie riddled with death, destruction, and dire circumstances that it’s nice to go into the season of thankfulness with a film that speaks to the need of forgiveness, generosity, and community outreach. 

It’s a refreshing change of pace to know one is going to see a film filled with so much light and hope. I’m looking forward to taking my family to see this film for sure! I think it is vital in today’s consumer culture to let movie studios know that we want more feel-good movies in theatres each season, am I right?

I think it is vital in today’s culture to let movie studios, including Sony Pictures, the maker of the film, that we want more films like this. I’m all about a feel-good movie!

Be sure to visit the official site of the movie and consider buying tickets yourself. You can find all the necessary information prior to the films officially release date on August 25th on the All Saints Official Movie Website!  Also be sure to check out the film’s official trailer too!

You can also check out these behind the scenes sneak peek of the film:

The Heart of the Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXv6h8avzFM
All Saints: John Corbett Decisions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecr5uwJbZjA
The Pastors of All Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDADYtgVWog
The Miracles of All Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDADYtgVWog

A little more about the film:

ALL SAINTS
-Genre: drama
-Rating: PG
-Run time: 1:48:00
-Recommended Ages: 10 and up
-Release date: 8/25/17
-Studio: Sony AFFIRM (Sony Pictures)
-About: ALL SAINTS is based on the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock (John Corbett), the tiny church he was ordered to shut down, and a group of refugees from Southeast Asia. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a future that might just save them all.

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It’s hard to believe that it’s already the back-to-school season! With so much going on to get your little ones ready for the new academic year at hand, from buying supplies to attending open houses, it’s hard to focus on everything you need to know to help your child do their best this coming year. That’s where apps such as ClassDojo come into play.

ClassDojo is a digital classroom management tool designed to help teachers improve student behavior and communicate more effectively with parents. Using the app, teachers can create trackable classroom goals and behaviors to help keep students on track for success, such as turning in homework, participating in class, or staying on task. Using a smartphone, tablet, or computer, teachers can give or take away points throughout the school day in regards to each assigned goal or task.

Each student’s points can then be displayed via a smart board in-class as well as send electronically to parents daily, weekly, or quarterly as well. Giving parents the ability to see the progress of their student wirelessly. 

Something fun about ClassDojo? Each student receives an avatar. Which can be personalized by student, class, team, school, or project! These avatars are a great tool to get the kids to buy into the personal responsibility teachers and parents hope to see them develop. ClassDojo also presents teachers and parents with the ability to streamline their communication which helps to help identify and moderate behaviors. By offering an easy way for teachers to note behaviors as they happen digitally, this app reduces time away from in-class instruction.

ClassDojo allows teachers to gather more personalized behavior and grading data about individual student and in return, communicate feedback nearly instantaneously to their child’s parent. Which is why the ClassDojo app now used in 90% of all K-8 schools in the U.S. and 180 countries around the world!

While some may feel that a public points system doesn’t foster community or promote a positive way for children to feel inside the classroom, I believe that by presenting good behavior as a measurable, tangible incentive it gives children a visual reminder of how they are doing, much like a public behavior chart, and also gives children the ability to self-modify their behavior in a real and lasting way. By attaching names to actions, students can digitally learn better ways to communicate and respond. This also pumps much needed time back into the classroom. While some sensitive children may need extra time to respond to the app, it’s a valuable lesson just the same!

ClassDojo also offers many different ways to use its product, including anonymous avatars and not displaying points at all, depending on the teacher’s needs. As well, ClassDojo is an app that is meant to work hand-in-hand with various districts, parishes, co-ops, and homeschooling code of ethics, to work seamlessly with a teacher’s existing classroom management arsenal.

Something else to consider is how effective ClassDojo can be in regards to time restraints. Imagine the time that can be spent monitoring the behavior of students digitally. While some issues will still need to be addressed in a one-on-one capacity, the ability to use a smart board to display behaviors can be self-correcting if used in a real and lasting manner. Then there is the matter of positive behavioral rewards. While, generally speaking, praise should be delivered immediately in a sincere manner to students, the ability to let parents also onto these same awesome behaviors can continue the praise for positive behavior long after students leave the classroom.

ClassDojo is also a great way to promote direct communication with parents. Every parent wants to be able to check in on their child’s behavior and progress. And sometimes waiting for 9-week reports just won’t do. So when utilizing ClassDojo parents can get a heads up on behavior when they need to know. ClassDojo helps ensure the parents, students, and the teachers are on the same side when it comes to academic excellence at home, including the use of the Classdojo in-app messengering feature.

One of the major reasons for ClassDojo’s success is that it utilized mindfulness. Which has been shown that regular mindfulness practice — even just a few minutes per day- improves students’ optimism, reduces stress, and increases students’ ability to feel empathy for others.

ClassDojo also conducted a national survey that found that only 13% of teachers and parents, including homeschooling parents, reported having a mindfulness practice at their school, while a whopping 70% of those surveyed want to find ways of utilizing mindfulness in their classrooms. Which is why mindfulness is such a key reasons for the app’s success. You can see here ClassDojo brings mindful behavior into classrooms. 

ClassDojo gives parents teachable moments and up-to-date information about their students, as well as a functional line of communication directly with teachers without decreasing the amount of face-to-face communication needed outside the classroom. Finally, ClassDojo gives students the ability to shine. Not with food or lost-in-the-moment dollar store prizes but with the child’s ability to excel based on their own merits in their own eyes and in those of their classmates. Who doesn’t enjoy being a hero or the victor who overcame the discourse of the day? 

As a parent, who wouldn’t want tools that directly connect their parenting to the classroom in an effective and lasting manner? I sure can’t think of anyone who would. Which is why I can see the value of ClassDojo as one of the best tools that can be digitally implemented in classrooms today. Especially as it can be used in a careful, sensitive way that encourages social and emotional learning for students of all learning and behavioral styles.

I have met numerous teachers, including my husband, that have implemented ClassDojo is truly meaningful ways in their classroom, and continue to use the program because of its ability to streamline excellence in real and lasting ways for students. where they have not used the ranking, nor made it public, but rather used it as a way to track behaviors within the classroom.
 
The ClassDojo app aims to give students a voice, share moments of praise with parents, and progressively and measurably help to promote a positive in-class culture of sound recognition, up-to-the-minute progress visualization, and gamification of basic classroom behavior management techniques. ClassDojo gives teachers the ability to give students digital high-fives, to reward students with points for a job well done, and give parents immediate feedback on the projects their child worked on in class or behavioral needs.

While there is no perfect system for in-class behavioral tracking, ClassDojo can be the bridge parents, students, and teachers need to help students perform at their very best! Which is why I’m glad to be partnering with Classdojo to bring you a fun back-to-school giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a ClassDojo package, including 2 Large Print Posters, including the new Mindfulness poster, 3 skills print posters, and a limited edition Mojo Plushie; a retail price of $150.00. All of which can be seen here.

To enter, please use the rafflecopter giveaway function below. Please note, this giveaway will be open to US residents 18 years of age and older, all entries will be counted and verified, multiple entries, including ISP addresses, that abuse the giveaway option will be deleted, and all giveaway prizes will be provided by ClassDojo directly to this giveaways winner. The LadyPrefers2Save will not be responsible for missed or lost shipments from this giveaway. This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm CST 8/8/17. Good luck, everyone!

So parents, does your child’s teacher use Classdojo or if you homeschool, is this a program you would consider using at home this academic year? Or do you currently use a class dojo? Tell me how it works in your classroom or how you would like to see it used in your child’s classroom in the comments below! 

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