$50 September Goal Setting Class Party Video Showdown Contest!

ByEducircles.org

Hey Middle School Teachers,

I need your help.

I used to teach Grade 8 in Ottawa, Canada.

​Life happened, and now I create SEL and ELA resources for middle school teachers.

The problem: I haven’t been in a classroom for 7 years, so I don’t know what feels “cool” or relevant anymore.

I made two lessons I would teach today. Could you watch them with your class and tell me which one lands better—and why?

I’m giving away a class party!

Engage your students with an inspiring back-to-school activity and win a $50 e-gift card for a class party.

Show two motivational videos to your class, spark a discussion about which one they liked better, and you could win a $50 “Class Party Choice” e-gift card (your choice of Amazon, local grocery, or prepaid card, in $CAD or $USD) – no purchase necessary!

Video 1: Letter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZAwgsgiN7s

Video 2: Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WufXCPMSF8

How to Participate

  1. Watch Two Short Videos with Your Class: Play the following videos for your Grade 5–10 students:
    • Video 1: Will You Be Average? – A witty, thought-provoking “letter to students” about goal-setting and not settling for mediocrity
    • Video 2: Prove Yourself – An original rap-style motivational song about growth mindset and resilience, packed with humor and honest life advice
  2. Discuss & Compare: Ask your students which video is better and why. Encourage them to share which video resonated more and what lessons or inspiration they took from each.
  3. Email Mike: Email [email protected] (using your school email) to enter the giveaway. You’ll need to provide:
    • Your Name and School: (For verification that you’re a current teacher – your school must have a public website listing you as a staff member.)
    • Grade Level(s) Taught: (Only grades 5–10 are eligible for this contest.)
    • Student Feedback: A brief summary of which video your class preferred and a few reasons why (as described by your students).
  4. That’s It – You’re Entered! One entry per teacher. Entries are accepted from now until September 30, 2025. The winner will be chosen in a random draw after the contest closes.

Prize

  • Grand Prize: One winner will receive a $50 Class Party Choice e-Gift Card. The winner can choose an e-gift card valued at $50 CAD (if in Canada) or $50 USD (if in the U.S.) to one of the following:
    • A local grocery store (for a pizza or ice cream party, etc.)
    • Amazon (.ca or .com)
    • A prepaid Visa or MasterCard
  • Prize Delivery: The e-gift card prize will be delivered via email. No shipping required – you’ll get it online and can spend it on your class party needs right away.
  • No Purchase Necessary: Purchasing any supplemental materials or products will NOT increase your chances of winning.

Who Can Enter

This giveaway is open to classroom teachers in the U.S. (48 contiguous states + D.C.) and Canada (except Quebec) who teach grades 5 through 10. You must be at least 18 years old and employed full- or part-time by an accredited public or private school in an eligible region at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law (including in Quebec due to French-language requirements, or anywhere that requires contest registration not obtained).

  • One entry per teacher. You must use a valid school-affiliated email address to enter, and your entry must include your school name and location. We will verify eligibility (i.e. your status as a Grade 5–10 teacher) by checking that you are listed on your school’s public website or via other means.
  • Grade Levels: Only classes in Grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 qualify for this contest. Teachers of lower or higher grades are not eligible for this particular giveaway.
  • Geographic Restrictions: Only legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) and the 48 contiguous United States (and DC) are eligible to enter. Entries from Quebec or other regions where this contest is restricted by law will be disqualified.

Contest Timeline

  • Contest Start: September 8, 2025. (Entries open immediately!)
  • Contest End: September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time. All entries must be received by this deadline.
  • Winner Draw & Announcement: A random draw will be conducted on or about October 1, 2025 to select one (1) winner from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via the email provided (so make sure you use your school email and enter it correctly!). The winning teacher’s name, school, and submission may be announced on our website’s winner page for recognition.
  • Claiming Prize: To claim the prize, the selected winner must respond to the notification email within 5 business days and (if a Canadian winner) correctly answer a skill-testing question as required by Canadian law. If the initially selected winner does not meet the rules or cannot be reached/verified, an alternate winner will be drawn.

Optional Classroom Resources

(Not required for contest entry, but great for extended learning!)

If you enjoyed the videos and want to delve deeper into goal-setting and SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) with your students, check out these resources:

These materials are available on TeachersPayTeachers and complement the videos, but they are completely optional. You do not have to purchase anything to use the videos or enter the contest.

Full Contest Rules (PDF)

Download the official contest rules (PDF)

Questions?

Email [email protected]

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