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***A TOP 50 ITEM!!!*** {updated 2/2/13 to include two new passages} Reading comprehension is one of the most important skills we are responsibl...
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budvar re: Reading Comprehension Passages {Spring Themed & Common Core}
Perfect. I will patiently wait for that one. Thanks.
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budvar re: Reading Comprehension Passages {Spring Themed & Common Core}
Do you have a Fall Passage packet? I can't seem to find it.
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Not yet! The late spring/summer one (may-July) will be posted tonight! The fall one will be posted sometime this summer. Hope that helps. Thanks for checking!
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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jessicaraemoore re: My Heart Blooms for Mom {a Craftivity}
Can you tell me how you attached the flowers to the pots so they were at different levels? What works best? Thank you!!
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hello! I glued the 3 bottom flowers directly onto the top row of the pot. I used scrap paper behind them to glue on the top two flowers, although I'm sure you could get away with just gluing them on top of the bottom flowers.
Let me know if you have any more questions!
Halle
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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cjsmom1 re: Farfallina & Marcel {Book Study and Craftivities}
When you say writing prompts. What are the questions or prompts they are to answer to?
April 29, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hello!
The prompts are all narratives or creative writing prompts regarding friendship. As far as comprehension, there are Venn Diagrams and sequencing sheets. Hope that helps!
April 29, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Sherrys
Sherrys  (TpT Seller) re: Spring Book Bundle {Activities & Crafts}
Hi! I just downloaded your Spring Book Bundle and can't get two of the pages to print (11-12). Everything else prints fine. Can you email me these pages? sherry.butenschoen@gilbertschools.net
Thank you!
April 23, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Hi Sherrys!
I'm so sorry to hear you're having trouble printing a few pages of the Book Pack. I am going to provide you with a link to a fellow seller's troubleshooting tips. If those don't work please email me at {acrossthehallin2nd@gmail.com} and I can send you the pages.
~Halle
http://2ndgradestuff.blogspot.com/2013/04/help-i-cant-save-or-print-my-tpt-file.html
April 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Savvy in 2nd Grade
Savvy in 2nd Grade  (TpT Seller)
Hiya,

Will your Summer Passage be out soon?
April 14, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hello!

They should be out by May 1st! The Spring Themed passages have holidays through April, so I plan on having the Summer ones ready to go come May. Hope that helps :) Thanks for asking!

~Halle
April 14, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Christine Hall  (TpT Seller)
Are the spring and winter the only reading passages you have? Are you planning on making a Fall one?
April 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi! Yes, as of right now I have Spring and Winter passages. Late Spring/Summer passages and Fall passages are in the works. Make sure you're a follower...I will send out a message when they're available!
April 14, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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teachershoes re: Reading Comprehension Passages {Spring Themed & Common Core}
Do you have answers and rubrics to go with these passages? Can they be done independently? Can you send me a sample of one?
April 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Answer keys are included for every passage. My students {2nd Graders} complete these independently in both small group {RTI} and for homework. Donwload the preview and/or read the product description for complete info. Let me know if you have any more questions!
~Halle
April 7, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Savvy in 2nd Grade
Savvy in 2nd Grade  (TpT Seller) re: Reading Comprehension Passages {Spring Themed & Common Core}
Hi
I love this pack! Do you think you will sell them as a bundle at the end? I want to go back and purchase them all!
March 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Yes! That's the goal :)
March 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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lwdonner re: Reading Comprehension Passages {Winter Themed & Common Core}
Hi there, These are really wonderful stand alone practice! Now my question: This is the smallest thing, but I wanted to ask, is there a reason that you haven't included a name line on these?
March 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi!
I'm so happy to hear you like the passages! The reason there is no name line is that I used every ounce of paper to write the passages and open-ended questions and I just couldn't fine the space for a name line. When I did try to squeeze it in, it was cut off in print preview. I just have my kiddos write their name on it in an open space the moment they get it. I'm playing around with the format for the summer ones, so if I can figure it out I will update the other editions. Thanks for your question!
March 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Adventures in Room 5
Adventures in Room 5  (TpT Seller) re: Reading Comprehension Passages {Spring Themed & Common Core}
Do you find that these passages are too difficult for any of your second graders? I use these for morning work and I have maybe two kids who can't do them independently. I've been putting out some 1st grade passages for them. I was wondering what you do? BTW I love these. The stories and questions are fabulous!
February 27, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi! I would say that I definitely have students who find some of the passages difficult. I use them primarily for independent work and I tend to give different passages to different students based on how difficult I think they are. That being said, I like that some of them are challenged by the passages! I'm glad you like this product...thanks so much for letting me know!
February 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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dbcooper re: Reading Comprehension Passages {Winter Themed & Common Core}
I really like your reading comprehension passages (winter theme). Do you plan on creating more for Spring or other themes?
February 9, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Yes I do! I am working on them this minute, actually! I will send out a message when they're uploaded...hopefully by the end of the week! Thanks for asking, and I am so happy you're enjoying them!
~Halle
February 9, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Happy Teacher Happy Kids
Happy Teacher Happy Kids  (TpT Seller) re: Valentine's Day Book BUNDLE {Activities & Printables}
Hi! I just bought this Valentines Bundle and have tried to download it several times. I'm on a PC using adobe reader but I keep getting an error message saying that the file has been damaged or corrupted... Do you have any ideas for me to try next? This looks super cute and I'm hoping to use it with my class this week. Thank you so much!
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi there! Im sorry to hear you're having trouble. I don't know what the problem could be! I would contact TpT's technical support. In the meantime if you email me I can email you the file, that might help. (Acrossthehallin2nd@gmail.com)
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs  (TpT Seller)
Congrats on making it to the weekly newsletter today!! That's a huge milestone! Congrats again and see you around TpT!!!! :)

Take Care & Best Wishes,
Beth B
January 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Thanks so much! How nice of you to stop by!

Halle
January 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Teachingisagift
Teachingisagift  (TpT Seller) re: Happy New Year!!! {mini booklet}
What a great idea for the New Year! Speaking of the New Year.... I am hosting a New Year Linky Party on my blog (my first party ever!) and I would love it if you would come and link up! http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca/2012/12/2013-new-year-linky-party.html
There are over 50 TPT authors and teacher bloggers ringing in 2013 with style!
December 29, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Kelly Whittier  (TpT Seller)
Hi again! I appreciate the labels! Today I started using the unit, and I showed my team members, who are considering purchasing it. :) However, they pointed out that for the Saint Lucia ceremony it is the oldest daughter who wears the crown, not the youngest as the booklet says. We checked several sources to make sure. Could you either fix this or let us know your info. source so we can fix our other resources that we use? Many thanks! (And I hope they'll decide they want the unit so I can come back and buy more licenses! I love this product!)
December 13, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hello again!
We used many sources, including almanac.com, whichday.com, whychristmas.com and santas.net. After reading your comment, I also saw a few websites that listed the eldest daughter. Seems like it's up in the air! I will modify the reader to say daughter to avoid any controversy.
In the future you can always email us at acrossthehallin2nd@gmail.com
~Halle
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Kelly Whittier  (TpT Seller) re: Christmas {and Other Holidays Too!} Around the World
Hi there! I am very excited to start using this, however I am not sure about something. In the unit on the itinerary and on the cover of the book you say Christmas in Africa. However, in the story the child lives in South Africa, and the flag you put on the label is for South Africa. South Africa is a country on the continent of Africa. Do you actually mean Christmas in South Africa? The label with the South African flag says Africa, but I believe it should say South Africa, as should the other items. Can you clear up for me what you are intending? I was going to make up my own label for South Africa and cover for South Africa, but if you meant those instead and are able to revise, that would be much easier! Thank you! (And I hope I make sense - if I didn't explain clearly, just let me know.) :)
December 12, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
We can add the South Africa labels for you! Ill let you know when they're up!

Ok, South Africa labels have been added!

:)
December 12, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Rachel Lamb
Rachel Lamb  (TpT Seller)
hey-it's because when it prints as a pdf-it turns text boxes that you may have rotated. It is so annoying! I did start using a pdf merge program online so I can combine horizontal and landscape ppt files. Hope that will help. oh, and sometimes using the powerpoint save as pdf is not as good-you may want to try primo or cute pdf when this happens
December 3, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Awesome! Thanks so much!

Fixed!!! {If you want to redownload :)}
December 3, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Rachel Lamb
Rachel Lamb  (TpT Seller) re: Secret Santa {A Classroom Community-Building Activity}
Hey Halle- I wanted to let you know that the pages have other writing on them. It happens to me all the time. It's along the right hand side. You can't see it unless you see it in pdf format, which is why I miss it myself! Just letting you know!
Rachel
December 3, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Oh no! It looks like our "footer"....I wonder why it rearranges itself like that!!???? I'll fix it as soon as I get home! Thanks for the head's up!
~Halle
December 3, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Jenna Frederick  (TpT Seller) re: Christmas {and Other Holidays Too!} Around the World
I just purchased this and am very excited about using it in the next couple of weeks with my students. However I am trying to figure out how to make the sheets into a booklet. This looks to be put together differently than I have seen most booklets done. If I copy back to back and fold the papers in half it does not appear to be in the correct order. Can you explain how you have these assembled?
November 29, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi Jenna,

The booklets are not designed to be printed back to back. They should be copied, cut down the middle and stapled. We ran into issues with back to back booklets in the past, and purposely designed them this way. Down the road we may make them back to back as an option, but not at this time. We hope you have great success with this unit in your classroom! Happy Holidays! ~Halle and Jenna
November 29, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Honeybee55 re: Christmas {and Other Holidays Too!} Around the World
Hello! I just purchased your Christmas Around the World unit and it is so cute! I can't wait to use it in my class in the coming weeks. I just noticed one little thing. In the USA section Hanukkah is spelled wrong. You spelled it with only one "k". I wanted to let you know. Thank you again for the unit and all of your hard work!
November 25, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
I thought that was an acceptable version of the word! At least according to Microsoft office it is! Thanks for your kind words and for pointing it out. I will fix ASAP.
Halle
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dixiedeedee334 re: My "Other" Reindeer {A Unit Inspired by "Olive, the Other Reindeer"}
Isn't the plural of reindeer, reindeer? I noticed one page that says REINDEERS.
November 25, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
You're right! Thank you for pointing that out! It's been corrected :)
November 25, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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jlobear12 re: My "Other" Reindeer {A Unit Inspired by "Olive, the Other Reindeer"}
I am also having that problem. What do you want me to do? It is a preview page not what I thought I purchased. Thanks!
November 8, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
If you email me I can send you the file. I am waiting to hear back from TpT as to why the preview file is what you are getting when you download your purchase. I have re-uploaded the PDF file several times in attempt to fix this. Until TpT can do it for me, I can email the file to you.

Sorry for any inconvenience!

Halle
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Terri Douglas  (TpT Seller) re: My "Other" Reindeer {A Unit Inspired by "Olive, the Other Reindeer"}
Hey I went to view the Olive the other reindeer and when I went to download a preview to get another look I think it downloaded the whole thing! It gave me 33 pages! I just wanted to let you know. I've deleted it from my downloads.
October 29, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Thank you so much for telling me!!! If you read this, can you email me at acrossthehallin2nd@gmail.com
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rachelmpd
I was all set to purchase several things that were on sale, but now they aren't. Were they only on sale until a certain time today? I had put several things in my cart, was still looking when I had to leave. I came back (it is 8:15 CA time) and now they aren't on sale. I was greatly disappointed. I have a challenging group this year and need all the "Creative/cutsie" stuff I can get.
October 21, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi rachelmpd!

I ended the sale because it was only supposed to last through Saturday. I am sorry for any inconvenience. if you want to email me {acrossthehallin2nd@gmail.com} and let me know what items you were interested in, I can put them back on sale for a select period of time. Just be sure in your email to let me know the specific items, and what time you will be online to purchase them.

I hope that works for you!!

Halle
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lizandroly re: Miss Rumphius Book Study with an Earth Day Twist
Hi,
What do you use the page, "it, has, makes" for?
October 20, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi lizandroly!

The "is, has, makes" page is a comprhension strategy page that your students would use regarding Miss Rumphius. For example, Miss Rumphius is generous, has a house by the water, and makes the world more beautiful.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Halle
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robcindy re: {FREE} Friendly Letter Posters
I am new to Teacherspayteachers and love all of your material. I was wondering how it all works. Do you pay to use clipart??? fonts???? I love creating things but just don't know all the rules..copyright....
Thanks so much
October 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Hi!
First off, thank you!!
To answer your questions, I do pay for clip art, but all of the fonts I use are free. As long as you credit the artist in your products, you are able to use their clip art. Different sellers have different terms of use!
If you have any other questions email me at acrossthehallin2nd@gmail.com
I'd be happy to help!!!

Halle
October 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Ms-Lies
Ms-Lies  (TpT Seller) re: Spider Adjectives {An Educational Craftivity}
Your handwriting lines didn't pdf correctly on your spider facts. Just thought I would give you a heads up. Great looking lessons! I also teach 2nd grade! Have a great weekend.

Kim Lies
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ms-Lies
October 5, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Thank you for letting me know! I think it's only the preview, the regular pdf appears correctly, I believe!

Thank you!
October 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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kwheeler1 re: Back to School with "Chrysanthemum"
It finally let me download it! Sorry, I'm not sure what the problem was.
July 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
I'm sorry you had so many issues with it! I hope it was worth the wait. Email me if you have any other problems!!!
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HTrimble
I just purchased the back to school with Chrysanthemum, and realized that I will probably need the parent letter in Spanish as well. Is this something you can create if I get it translated in Spanish?
July 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
Absolutely!
Email the translation for me, and I will get it right back to you!
acrossthehallin2nd@gmail.com
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kwheeler1 re: Back to School with "Chrysanthemum"
I just purchased the back to school with chrysanthemum.... and it won't let me download it. Can you email me the download or what do I need to do?
July 16, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
I'm sorry to hear that. I haven't heard from anyone else that they're having that problem?
Do you have Adobe, or another PDF reader?
Halle
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marthacarol
Hate I missed your flash sale! I've been on vacation without internet access. Catching up on TPT messages and emails now. Hope you have another soon! I would have definitely purchased this for Back to School!
July 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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We love doing give-aways! Be on the lookout...

Follow our blog to stay up to date:

www.acrossthehallin2nd.blogspot.com
July 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Scipi
Scipi  (TpT Seller)
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. Here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products.

First, add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page. List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Buyers would want to know what each job listed entails. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. Also, use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also, number your pages.

It is important that to see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather ideas.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Acitivites-for-the-Primary-Grades

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-FREE-Primary-Grades-Resource-using-dominoes

Good luck with selling!
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

We're grade partners and great friends! We are in our third year of teaching 2nd grade together. Between the two of us, we previously taught middle school, special ed, and third grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We're fun and creative. We go beyond workbook pages and textbooks whenever possible! We're constantly designing lessons that are engaging and educational.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Halle has been featured twice in Mailbox Magazine. Does that count? Jenna coaches volleyball and basketball.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Halle has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education (K-5), as well as a Bachelor's in History. She is trying to decide what her true passion in education is so that she can go back and get back Master's. Jenna is certified in regular and special education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Pay It Forward :)

GRADES TAUGHT

First, Second, Third

SUBJECT AREAS

For All Subjects