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This is an activity-filled printable to use to kick off a great start to first grade!

Inside you will find...
- Title Page {p.1}
- Note/Table of Contents {p.2}
-First Grade Survey {p.3-4}
-Jitter Juice poem & activities {p.5-9}
-Activity Instructions {p.10}
-Find-A-Friend Icebreaker Game {p.11-13}
-First Grade Friends class Book Cover {p.14}
-My New Friend Partner Activity {p.15}
-The Night Before First Grade Writing Activity {p.16}
-Activity Instructions {p.17}
-First Graders Whole Group Tree Map Labels and Individual Tree Map {p.18-20}
-Frist Graders and Kindergartners Double Bubble Map Whole Group Labels and Individual Double Bubble Map {21-24}
-First grade is ______! Journal Prompts � 2 versions {p25-26}
-My First Week of First Grade Book {p.27-33}
-What�s In A First Grader�s Backpack Activity {p.34-39}
-Acknowledgements and TOU {p.40}
-Thank You! {p.41}

Fun with Firsties! by W. Abby Mullins is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

{Some fonts and/or graphics by www.misstiina.com}
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amagnin
Abby,

I just bought your Fun with Firsties and am unable to open the file. While trying to download, it states that the file is corrupt and is not able to be opened. I talked with the tech support at my school and they said it is an issue with the file, not my computer. Is there any way you could email me the file?

Thanks,
Amy Magnin
magnin79@yahoo.com
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lauriecbradshaw
Is there any difference between the kinder pages and the first grade? I bought the kinder but have been moved to first grade and I wanted to see what the differences before I buy the first. Thanks so much!
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caroltbrazil
I upgraded my acrobat reader, but the pages are still very fuzzy. I have a MAC... how to resolve, LITERALLY?
April 30, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is likely due to opening it in "preview." Make sure you download/save the product, and this should solve the problem :)
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Jfostock
I have also paid and downloaded the Fun with FIrsties and it will completely download, and I can view all 41 pages, but when I go to print it, it will only print to page 7. I have tried numerous times. I am very disappointed. Is there any thing that you can do since I have paid for this and it can not be used. Or any suggestions?
April 10, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry! I would be disappointed, too :(. Thousands of people have downloaded and printed this item successfully, so I know it's not an issue with the file. Make sure you're not downloading and viewing in "preview" in adobe. Often, updating your adobe software will work, too. Of neither of those work, be sure to contact TpT directly by opening a ticket or requesting a refund. Let me know if there's anything I can do on my end to help!
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swansonnancy
I paid and downloaded the Fun with Firsties and it won't show beyond the title page - says there is an error - can you help? Thanks! Nancy Swanson
April 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hmmmm, I'm not sure! You may be opening it in preview or haven't downloaded the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat. Check both of those and let me know if they work. If it still won't work, you can always open a ticket with TpT and consult their expertise :)
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ELL in My Heart
ELL in My Heart  (TpT Seller)
I have a similar question.... so you create your work in Power point and save it as a .pdf file correct? Each page can be printed separately correct? Can you recommend your clip art site? Thanks a bunch! Ramona
March 21, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Yes, I work in PPT and save as a PDF. I love Etsy, TpT, and Scrappin' Doodles for clip art :)
April 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Make History Fun
Make History Fun  (TpT Seller)
Do you use a specific program create the templates for your lessons, or do you use clipart?
February 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
I use PowerPoint and purchase clip art :)
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Year2TeacherNZ
I would really like to use this resource in New Zealand :(
Any chance you would be able to edit the Grade for Year two??
February 1, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Not at this time. Sorry :(
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becab
Hi, is there any way I can get this with "year two" instead of first grade? I want to buy it but won't be able to use many of the sheets at the moment because we don't use the term "grade" here in New Zealand! Thanks for your help!
January 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Not at this time! Sorry!
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ERIN AUSTIN
I posted a question regarding how to open it on a MAC but then I saw you answered it. Sorry for the confusion, Abby! Can't wait to use the product!!
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Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Glad you got it :)
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Bzollman
I am seeing the exact same thing as MrsKachur! So sad :(
September 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
The most common error is mistakenly opening and printing from "preview" in Adobe. Here's what typically works for most customers:

This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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Elizabeth Kachur  (TpT Seller)
I downloaded the file for Fun with Firsties. Unfortunately it is not coming out clear. I can not read any of the information on the 2nd page, I can see the faces on the survey page, but everything else is black blobs on the page. I did download your Gingerbread sample, so I know it is not a problem with file types or adobe reader. Please help...first day is coming up fast!
August 31, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
The most common error is mistakenly opening and printing from "preview" in Adobe. Here's what typically works for most customers:

This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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Maryleach
Hi! Love the unit! Could you please send me a new copy of Jitter Juice? Some of the font is small.

Thanks!
Mary
August 27, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hi, Mary! So glad you like it! The font is a size 24. Please feel free to retype in a larger font if you wish :)
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Kaitlin8
Hi Abby-
I messaged you earlier about getting a copy of your 2nd grade first day survey. You asked me to email you at babblingabby@gmail.com and I have sent a couple emails now. I'm just wondering if maybe my messages were getting sent to your junk mail since I haven't heard back from you yet.

Kaitlin
August 27, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Ah, Kaitlin! I'm so sorry! Let me go through my emails and find it!
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boydkat
I keep trying to print this, but there are black smudges on many of the pages...help! I'm downloading on my MAC at school, but will try again on PC at home...just installed latest ACROBAT for the 2nd time in last 2 weeks!
August 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
The most common error is mistakenly opening and printing from "preview" in Adobe. Here's what typically works for most customers:

This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
August 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Lisa Geggie
Lisa Geggie  (TpT Seller)
Hi! I am a first grade teacher in Wilmington, OH and I am trying to create some great items for my own classroom. Can you please tell me what computer programs you use to create your graphics? I have searched...but cannot find what I'm looking for! Any help you could offer would be appreciated! Thanks so much! Lisa
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Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
I use Power Point and purchase commercial-use graphics from various internet sellers (i.e. Etsy, Scrappin Doodles, Print Candee, etc.). Have a great day :)
August 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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jmroueh
I downloaded this packet and there were no words attached to any of the pages only pictures. Can you fix this?
August 21, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
The most common error is mistakenly opening and printing from "preview." Here's what typically works for most customers:

This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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Abby
Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hi Abby,

My name is Abby as well and I am new to Teachers Pay Teachers, I am a teacher myself but curious how you made your resources. I love what you have made! I follow you on Pinterest as well!

~Abby
August 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hi, Abby! Great name! Here's a whole post I wrote about making printables. The only difference is I use PowerPoint now (instead of Word) and buy lots of clip art off of Etsy :)

http://theinspiredapple.blogspot.com/2011/02/making-printables-giveaway.html
August 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Kaitlin8
Hi Abby-

I have a favor to ask you. I just recently purchased your Fun with Firsties Packet and really loved it, especially the survey. I have just been informed that I'm involuntarily being moved to teach second grade (a couple weeks into school) and was wondering if you could send me a copy of your 2nd grade survey. I would rather not purchase the whole 2nd grade package, because like I said I have already purchased the 1st grade package and a lot of it is the same. I would really appreciate your help with this. My email address is reark@waterloo.k12.ia.us

Thanks Abby!
August 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hi, Kaitlin! Please email me at babblingabby(at)gmail(dot)com and we'll get something worked out :)
August 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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bjmteach
I am having difficulty printing the document. The titles and pictures will print, but the text will not. I have downloaded the file twice. Can you help me with this problem?
August 18, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
The most common error is mistakenly opening and printing from "preview." Here's what typically works for most customers:

This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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Monica Gadson
What are all of the books needed for this unit...Jitter Juice, The Night Before First Grade...? Thanks
August 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Jitter Juice is a poem that I wrote that is included in the pack. Other book suggestions are First Day Jitters, The Night Before First Grade, First Grade Here I Come, First Grade Stinks, and Brand New Pencils, Brand New Books. The books are only suggestions to enhance the students' experience.
August 22, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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kmgilpin
I can not open this clear and have followed the easy fix you suggested. Very disappointed to pay for something and not be able to use it.
August 16, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
I'm sad for you, too! Many people have successfully downloaded it, so it may be an issue with your software. Please be sure to contact TpT to let them know of your concerns, and possibly obtain a refund. Since sellers don't handle anything money-related, I'm kind of limited on my end :(
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dmcturn2
I have a Mac Book and after downloading it, some of the words are black and blurry. Do you know why this is happening?
August 13, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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lyounglmy
I downloaded your "Fun with Firsties" packet. Many of the pages look like black smears. I downloaded many other items today from different sellers and they came out great. Can you please reimburse me for my purchase?
August 13, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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Created for Class
Created for Class  (TpT Seller)
I love your "Fun with Firsties" packet but our grade level has so many other things they have decided to do. I was wondering if you have or are willing to sell just your Jitter Juice resources as a separate packet? Thank you!
August 11, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry, it's not available for individual download right now :( I'm definitely considering it, but I can't make any promises that it will be out before the start of school. Thanks for the suggestion and happy back to school!!!!
August 12, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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rschandl
I am having trouble downloading the "Fun with Firsties" packet. I payed for the packet already and would really like to use it. Could you email the pages in the packet?

rschandl@umail.iu.edu
August 10, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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arsnyder42
Hey! I've enjoyed looking through this packet and decided it was a must buy. However, after downloading it, half of the fonts do not show up. What did I do wrong? Thanks so much!
August 8, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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wrodriguez1
Hi, What exactly do you have your kids do with your "My first week of First grade book." I love to buy your entire unit but the only thing i am intrested at the moment is the book i mention above. Is there any way you can sell it by its self?
August 6, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hi, there! Unfortunately, it's not sold separately :( The book is assembled by the student, and there is a place for them to write and draw about a prompt on each page (i.e. My Teacher, My Friends, What I Ate for Lunch, etc.). Fun with Firsties is a best seller, so you may find other things inside that are valuable, too :) Have a great day!
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rgconnell
Can you send this to me in a doc file? I have a Mac and it's blurry. My email is rhondagconnell@yahoo.com.
Thank you!!!
August 5, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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ejubelt
I am having the same problem as the below questions. I have a Mac also. Some pages are very blurry, others are okay, and then others that have nothing on them.
July 23, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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elmteach
I didn't get it - It says I own it and I tried to download it on my ipad and it came over blurry. I tried to be sure I had adobe as suggested, but I am not tech savy and long story short...I do not have it. I tried to save it and all I have is a page that is saved and links me to this page which says I own it, but I don't have it. Please help - can you just send it again?
July 21, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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totowarner
I CANNOT VIEW MATERIAL. I HAVE A MAC. WHAT CAN I DO TO VIEW AND USE.
July 20, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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segreene287
Hi I downloaded fun with firsties but appear to be having the same problems as Whitney Cooley. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Samantha
July 20, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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Whitney Cooley  (TpT Seller)
Hi!
I purchased your Fun with Firsties (BTS) and some of the fonts did not transfer well and the documents are not usable. I would really like to use these documents, so is there anyway I could get new files?

Thanks!
Whitney
July 18, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
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LisaVoelkel
I purchased this but I must not have the fonts because the words are not showing up on my computer. It has black line.
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Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
July 13, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Miss Kodi
Miss Kodi  (TpT Seller)
I would like to purchase Fun for Firsties. Are you doing some editing on it? Will it return? Please answer yes! :) I've ordered many of your materials last year and they were all excellent. Thank you for the time you spend creating these lessons.
July 7, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
No, I'm not doing any editing on it at the present time. It is currently available for purchase in my shop :) Thanks!
July 9, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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mrsmccowan
I was wondering if Fun with Firsties could be modified or if there was a version for Kindergarten?
June 20, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hi! I'm in the process of adapting it for K kiddos right now! It will be out by August :)
June 24, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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PALOMA CARPIO  (TpT Seller)
I'm a great fan from Spain. I love your hard work and teaching. I've just bought some of your packs because I'm the English teacher for K-2 at my school and I find them really useful as well as interesting. I can't find such great ideas and materials in my country. That's why I would like to ask you if you know any sites where I could find great ideas for K-2 in Spanish.
I really appreciate any help or guidance.
Thank you so much in advance.
Best regards.
Paloma Carpio Buergo palomacarpiobuergo@yahoo.es
June 18, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Hi, Paloma! Unfortunately, I do not :( Maybe try to put in "Spanish" into the keyword search on TpT? Good luck!
June 24, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Karla Roeglin
Karla Roeglin  (TpT Seller)
Hi!
I LOVE your work! It not only is very user friendly, but very attractive too. May I ask where you get your graphics? I have been trying to create some lessons, but am challenged by a lack of good and useful graphics! :) Any information you have would be very much appreciated! :)
Thanks so much!
Best Wishes,
Karla :)
June 10, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Karla! I purchase from various online retailers, including: Scrappin Doodles, Digiweb Studios, Etsy, and MTF. Hope that helps :)
June 14, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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shellymcbride
I answered my own question.....thanks!! Sorry :)
June 1, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Ok :)
June 4, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Fiona MacColl  (TpT Seller)
Hi,

I love your preview of this item. If I bought it, could I place it on my educational website (www.lesson-library.com) which is a membership site with a membership fee of $40/year? I would leave all details of authorship, ownership, etc, on the lesson.

Many thanks,

Fiona
May 29, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
I appreciate your kind words, but I would NOT allow you to do this. Thanks for asking :)
June 4, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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kellyanne44
Any chance you'll be making a back to school for Kindegarteners?! Love your ideas!
May 10, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Yes! I *plan* to adapt my Fun with Firsties to be compatible with k kiddos :)
May 16, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Haley Haas
Just wondering if it's possible to change first grade to "year 2"? I bought this packet and realized I can't use much of it because I teach "Year 2" which is first grade in the British system. (I teach at a British School in Switzerland.)
Wishful thinking . . .
May 3, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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vakbar
Hi Abby,
Will you create a Fun with Kindergarteners! A back to school for Kindergarten unit soon? Your first and second grade units look like fun!
January 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Yes! I plan on doing one. It'll be out over the summer :)
January 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Stickers
Stickers  (TpT Seller)
Hello! I will be making the Jitter Juice with my little ones on Thursday. Although I'd love to try the juice recipe at home first, I don't think I'll be able to drink all of that sugar by myself! So I am wondering if you mix the raspberry lemonade drink mix with water first (the package I have says to mix it with 8 cups of water) and then add the Sprite, or do you just pour the dry mix right into the 2L of soda? Thank you for your help!
September 6, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
I just mix it right in with the Sprite! It will be super sour, but the kiddos will love it! Also, make sure you're mixing it inside something (don't just dump the pkg into the Sprite), as it will need some room to bubble!!!

Thanks for your purchase and have a great day! I hope your kids love it!
September 6, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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bspatuzzi
Hi Abby, Love your blog and this activity packet ...however I am personally and my school are mac users and nothing opened properly. When it wouldn't open the graphics or fun fonts at home I thought I'd try school. All I got at both places was the cover page, a bunch of black lines through everything, the Jitter juice poem and activity sheet, and more black lines through everything, and he comparing activity. Do you have these saved that you could email them - emails open much better for some reason. Let me know. Thanks, Brie
September 4, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Sorry for the delay! We've been out of town!

This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
September 5, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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cakirby
Hi Abby,
I also purchase Fun with Firsties and have found many pages with black smudges across them. I downloaded Adobe Reader X and that has not helped. I will try another browser. Have you found any other solutions that work? Thank you1 Chrys-Ann
August 26, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
So sorry! It could be that you're opening in "preview" mode when you open it up in Adobe. IF this doesn't work, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
August 27, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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jillstauf
I have purchased your Fun with Firsties and love the pages that are complete.
However some of the pages are not complete, such as the survey. I have the faces but not the words. Am I doing something wrong when printing?
August 24, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day
August 24, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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cawrichardson
Your packet "Fun with Firsties" is amazing! My kiddos LOVED Jitter Juice!! I was wondering how you made your packets - do you have a special program like Print Shop or is it something simple like Microsoft Publisher? I do everything on Word and my items never turn out as cute and colorful (especially the clip art)!! Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!
August 20, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I used to design in Word, but now design in PowerPoint! Try it, you will love it! Have a great day!
August 21, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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jmc5422
I just bought your Fun with Firsties but for some reason some of the fonts will not show up and are blurry. I really want to use some of the activities in my classroom but not sure how I can when the pages have blurred out words on them. If you know how I can fix it, that would be great!
Thank You,
Jaclyn
August 15, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Babbling Abby
Babbling Abby  (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day
August 17, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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