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If you're like me you struggle with getting your kids to self check when writing. They think that if they wrote five complete sentences about any...
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Celebrate black history and baseball with a mini book about Jackie Robinson. Just fold into fourths for an instant history lesson! This mini book...
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Do you teach Second Grade? Do you need something for your kids to do as they arrive in the morning? Do you like your Saxon Math Meeting Board, bu...
If you teach second grade in Georgia, then you know how hard it is to scrape up good activities and facts about the famous Georgians you are requ...
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This packet contains 36 weeks worth of Homework Tic Tac Toe/ Choice Boards. Students are given their tic tac toe board on Monday and turn it in o...
My class loves Snowflake Bentley. Here is a cute summarizing web. Great for reviewing after reading the book!
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This product is great for differentiating instruction. Each sheet is created as a menu; it has an appetizer (a task of your choosing everyone mus...
What if you lived in a snow globe? What would it be like? What would you do? This winter writing activity is a fun one! Perfect to go along with ...
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This file contains calendars from August through May. On each calendar are small, independent activities that students can complete when they are...
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This mini foldable gives students an opportunity to practice fractions. Students use a set of crayons to create their own fractional set. Great t...
This is a great end of year activity! Each year I have my students write a letter to the incoming class. They write about what they remember from...
Love dominoes? I DO! Love using them in your classroom during math? Yes! Want proof that your kids actually did something while playing with domi...
Want your students to compare themselves to characters in books and their social studies curriculum? Here are two timelines that students can fil...
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Included in this writing packet is an idea graphic organizer, color sheet for Santa’s legs and boots, chimney writing page, and an extra page f...
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Need a quick and relatively easy Mother's Day craft? Look no more! This printable has a frame for a handprint and poem frame for the kids to comp...
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Use StoryTown? Teach second grade? Then here is a great vocabulary resource for you! This file includes vocabulary bingo boards and accompanying ...
You can use this with any nonfiction work you are currently studying. From animals to historical people, this is great for a review of comprehens...
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Have some fun this Presidents Day and elect yourself! This packet includes a web organizer, a sequencing organizer, a publishing page, and the ha...
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For Dr. Seuss' birthday I gave my sweeties his name and had them build as many words as they could using the letters. Little did I know that this...
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This packet includes two graphic organizers, a snowflake template page, and a writing paper template. Choose the organizer you would like your st...
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laudermilka
Should save me TONS of time next year! :)
May 7, 2013
mmmeyer
Great!
May 5, 2013
cmjordan
Great. Thanks
April 21, 2013
danakjones
thank you
April 21, 2013
EIPteacher33
Great resource!
April 17, 2013
Jpalmer14
Already paid for this and I can't print it. Annoying! Should specify which Microsoft Word would be needed in order to open it.
April 14, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Oh no! Even if you have the newest version of Word it should print. I never thought to state what version of Word it was created in. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I can message TpT if you need a refund and can't get it to print.
April 14, 2013 
clemons2
Just what I needed!
April 12, 2013
ecteacher0000
Thank you.
April 11, 2013
gsm55
Great resource, kids like these little booklets
April 1, 2013
nhosler
Love this too!
March 18, 2013
abbehrens
A little dark when printed, but overal...Students enjoyed...thanks!
March 18, 2013
Deb Feller (TpT Seller)
How do you get rid of the sun? Doesn't match all of my lessons?
March 16, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
You should be able to click on it and just delete it. In the description made sure to mention that they do not match exactly. However, you should be able to edit as much as you want since it is a PowerPoint file. Once you edit just be sure to save it as a new slide/PowerPoint file.
Thank you for your question!
Thank you for your question!
March 18, 2013
hannah97
After the students read this and answered the questions, I sent it home as study guide.
March 15, 2013
a193624
This has been very helpful this year. I do wish the "Problem of the Day" was on each slide.
March 11, 2013
ccmarb
thanks
March 8, 2013
Carsonsmith
great resource
March 7, 2013
ESmithCS
great activity
March 2, 2013
cb04946
Very informative!
February 26, 2013
JPMmom
Looks great - thanks!
February 24, 2013
sweettooth818
Great thanks for sharing!
February 24, 2013
Nancy Mazzei
This is great!
February 21, 2013
ckvuich
Lots of info! Thanks!
February 18, 2013
Susan Mislavsky (TpT Seller)
Due to time, we are doing our Social Studies Biography unit during our LA block so this is a great way to incorporate the two. Thanks!
February 18, 2013
korona
nice!
February 13, 2013
LuvMyNoles
Excited to try with my students! Thanks!
February 11, 2013
catherine2878
Used this in small group rotations and they loved it!
February 10, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
I am do glad! Thanks for the feedback! We finished ours last week and I love hanging them in the hallway!
February 10, 2013
Cathy Shellenberger
Thanks! This looks great! I can't wait to use it with my firsties!
February 9, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Let me know what you think! Our second grade team used these for the first time this year and they seemed to really help!
February 9, 2013
Stacee123
Thank you
February 8, 2013
barbaraspear
I've been searching for this for type of homework for a time now. Glad I finally found it!
THANKS!
THANKS!
February 3, 2013
deschultz
Quick and useful.
January 30, 2013
kbernard2678
super cute
January 29, 2013
SamKat23
This will be a great addition to my classroom! Thanks!!
January 27, 2013
CElliottTX
I plan on using this for interactive read alouds! It's great!
January 26, 2013
AudreyCrossCat
So cute! My students loved making these and I loved seeing their ideas.
January 26, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
I'm so happy! Ours were pretty stinkin' cute, too! Thank you for the feedback!
January 26, 2013
tiaste70
Great
January 24, 2013
lchadd
I appreciate your hard work! I was hopeful that the lessons were exactly like the Saxon Math Meetings. The only thing that is the same is the daily count. The calendar is also wrong for January. I haven't checked the months yet.
January 23, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Thank you! The calendar is wrong since it was saved from the previous year. Something I totally didn't think of when I thought, "I bet other teachers would like these!" I'm in the process of changing the slides. I made sure to state in the description that they weren't exactly like the lessons. Thank you so much for your feedback! Also, will you let me know if you can edit them? A teacher friend of mine tweaked her copy to fit exactly like she wanted, but I'm not sure if others can as well.
January 23, 2013
slaglet
Awesome!
January 21, 2013
bandrews12
Using these for homework!
January 20, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
My kids and parents really like these. The teacher across the hall from me uses them as well and loves them too! I hope they save you a lot of time!
January 21, 2013
cnachtman
I only got the picture--no words. Wonder what happened.
January 17, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Oh no! Have you tried downloading it again? I'll see if reposting it will help.
January 17, 2013
JamieAF
great resource activity! Thank you
January 14, 2013
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
They always look so cute, too! Thank you for the feedback!
January 14, 2013
rcarlile
I love this! It is going to be so useful for several things. I may change up the different lables but I LOVE the way it is set up. It's going to work perfect for an expository prewriting activity!
January 9, 2013
Jeanene Escover (TpT Seller)
I like the information; however, I'm not sure if I'm going to like the font, but guess we'll see.
January 6, 2013
ethansi10
Great addition to the story
January 2, 2013
Lmoor020
Awesome!
January 2, 2013
lindseysmyre
This went wonderfully with the story. Thanks!
December 23, 2012
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
JenMazza re: My Mini Book about Jackie Robinson
Just so you know there was a typo in the Jackie Robinson book. It was in the question section. It mentioned Sequoyah rather than Jackie Robinson. I was able to fix it on my Word program.
March 3, 2013
slaglet re: Second Grade Writing Paper featuring the Six Traits of Writing
Ok I tried it again, and this time it worked. Thanks so much!
November 1, 2012
slaglet re: Second Grade Writing Paper featuring the Six Traits of Writing
When I downloaded this item, it was only lined sheets of paper. The page that I previewed with the six pillars at the bottom did not download. How do I get the previewd page to download?
Thanks!
Thanks!
October 28, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Is there anyway you can try again? I wonder if it was just a glitch since no one else has had this problem. I checked to make sure my attachment was good and I didn't have a problem opening it. I'll see what I can do from my end! Also, could it be that it is a different version of Microsoft Word? I can try uploading it as a PDF and see if that helps.
** Ok, I uploaded it as a PDF and zipped them. I hope that helps!
** Ok, I uploaded it as a PDF and zipped them. I hope that helps!
October 28, 2012
shellyoakes re: Morning Meetings Second Grade Powerpoints 135 Meeting Slides (Follows Saxon)
I have purchased the product and am confused as to why the sun is blocking the meeting material. Does anyone know how to get it off?
October 24, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
You should be able to delete it if you do ot want it. It only comes up when you advance to the next slide. When you are in edit mode you can see it. Just move it out of your way for editing. In view mode, it does not come up until you click to advance the slide. Hope that helps! My kids love Mr. Sunshine!
October 24, 2012
shellyoakes re: Morning Meetings Second Grade Powerpoints 135 Meeting Slides (Follows Saxon)
I have bought this product but as having trouble downloading it. Did anyone else have problems?
October 23, 2012
Lennette1
I just downloaded your Saxon Second Grade Math Meeting Powerpoint. I am trying to figure out how to use the slides with my Promethean Board. What are the exact steps?
October 17, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hmmm... I use a smart board, but usually just open the slides up through power point. I have yet to import them and convert them to a smart file for my own use. Are you asking how to import them to use with the promethean software/program?
October 18, 2012
hackemar
I purchased your Saxon Second grade math meeting powerpoint. The calendar on the slide is off as we start school in September. I'm wondering if you can tell me how to change the calendar. I've tried copying from other slides, but it doesn't seem to want to copy to the slides I need it to.
Hoping you can provide me with some suggestions
Hoping you can provide me with some suggestions
August 30, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
I see what you mean. I thought that since it's PowerPoint it would let you edit it. I tried going in and changing it myself, but I am wondering if since it's a zip file it is read only... I'm going to try editing them from a different file and reposting them. It might take a while, but I'll get it done as soon as possible!
August 30, 2012
porterfieldk
I purchased the saxon Math Meeting but I do mine in the afternoon. Where did you get that audio clip and do they have one that will work for the afternoon? Thanks
Kayce Porterfield
Kayce Porterfield
August 27, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
You know, I'm not sure where I found it! You could probably find one by doing a web search. I think I may have found it through Microsoft Office online. I wish I could be of more help! The slides are all editable, though. So once you find it, you should have no problem changing it.
August 27, 2012
gelliott2 re: Morning Meetings Second Grade Powerpoints 135 Meeting Slides (Follows Saxon)
Have you made the Saxon Math for third grade?
Gayle
Gayle
August 25, 2012
ashenker re: Math Munchies Menus Packet
I bought your packet and only 1 page is included. How do I get the rest of the menus?
August 21, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Oh no! I will take a look and fix it. Thank you for letting me know!
Update: I saw that I uploaded a single page instead of the zip file. Thank you so very much for letting me know! It should be fixed now.
Update: I saw that I uploaded a single page instead of the zip file. Thank you so very much for letting me know! It should be fixed now.
August 21, 2012
Rhonda Bier (TpT Seller) re: Monthly Calendar Activities for Early Finishers
Can you give a few examples of the types of activities? I am not able to read them in the thumbnail.
August 16, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Yes! For example August has a few holidays and special days...
a couple activities are:
"The Linclon penny was made in 1909. If you could design a new penny what would it look like?"
"August is the 8th month of the year. How many ways canyou make the number 8?"
a couple activities are:
"The Linclon penny was made in 1909. If you could design a new penny what would it look like?"
"August is the 8th month of the year. How many ways canyou make the number 8?"
August 16, 2012
a193624 re: Morning Meeting Recording Sheet
Sorry, I don't think I was clear with my question. I was asking about them not being included in the power points. I think you thought I was asking about the recording sheet. I am starting my first teaching job in 2nd grade and I purchased this so I wouldn't have to use the bullitin board version! :) I was just comparing the slides to the first few lessons and noticed the problem of the day, graphing excercise, and temperature weren't in your power points. I was just curious how you incorporated these. Do you have the Student Helper go to the Smartboard to fill in the information on Power Point? Thank you so much for your prompt response! This is all new to me!! I really appreciate your help!
July 22, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Oops! I did! I hated taking up a whole bulletin board with the saxon stuff! Yes, the first lessons in Saxon have the lunch count, but later on they do not. It's opposite for the temperature. They do not introduce it until later. I like to use the board as morning work. The kids have their recording sheet and look at the board to see what they are supposed to fill in. I have students that don't go to breakfast fill in the board when they are done with their recording sheet. That way, once every one is back in the room, the board is done and we can go over it all together and get our day started. I hope that helps!
July 23, 2012
a193624 re: Morning Meetings Second Grade Powerpoints 135 Meeting Slides (Follows Saxon)
Hello, I just purchased you Saxon Morning Meeting for 2nd grade and I noticed the "Problem of the Day", lunch graph, and temperature section are not included. Can you tell me how you incorporated those pieces into your meeting?
Also, did you create Power Points for each lesson as well as the meetings?
Thanks!
Also, did you create Power Points for each lesson as well as the meetings?
Thanks!
July 22, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
The problem of the day would be worked out together on the board or on chart paper. Sometimes, I had the students work it out in their math journals. The lunch count we also did on the board, but we would discuss it as a fact family, such as, "if 13 kids chose peanut butter for lunch and we have 20 kids in all, how many kids brought their lunch box?" The reason those few things are not included on the companion sheet is because Saxon starts the problem of the day and the temperature later in the lessons. If you would like, I can make one with those things and post it! Also, I do not have power points for each lesson, they are just for the meetings. Thanks so much for your questions. I'll get busy on that recording sheet!
UPDATE* Ok, I have included those things on the recording sheet. Take note, as well, that these do not follow the lessons EXACTLY. There were things I changed to make them a little more challenging. Such as counting change for the money, etc. So, if you get to a slide and it isn't exactly how it's listed on the Saxon lesson, it's that way on purpose. My second grade team used these last year and loved them. I hope you like them, as well! Thank you again!
UPDATE* Ok, I have included those things on the recording sheet. Take note, as well, that these do not follow the lessons EXACTLY. There were things I changed to make them a little more challenging. Such as counting change for the money, etc. So, if you get to a slide and it isn't exactly how it's listed on the Saxon lesson, it's that way on purpose. My second grade team used these last year and loved them. I hope you like them, as well! Thank you again!
July 22, 2012
Simone Ganey
Thanks!
July 2, 2012
Simone Ganey re: Morning Meetings Second Grade Powerpoints 135 Meeting Slides (Follows Saxon)
Are these able to be edited? I don't need the lunch choice and would like to edit them if I purchase the package.
Thanks!
Thanks!
June 29, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Yes, since they are in PowerPoint, you should be able to edit them. However, to be on the safe side, have you tried to download the free preview? If you can edit the preview, you should be able to edit the rest. Also, if you do choose to purchase the whole thing, don't forget to download the free recording sheet! Thanks for your question! I hope this helps!
June 29, 2012
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April 29, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Would you mind posting your question again? For some reason I can't read it. Thank you!
April 30, 2012
cklreynolds re: Morning Meetings Second Grade Powerpoints 135 Meeting Slides (Follows Saxon)
Is there a way to print each slide so students can work on a hard copy as we do it on the board?
April 10, 2012
Amateur Teacher (TpT Seller)
Your print options should let you choose to print one slide per page. However, this question has my wheels turning. I could make a seperate sheet and post it for you. Would that work? I didn't think about not having a sheet to follow along with. Saxon comes with one, but if you don't use Saxon, then you wouldn't have it. Let me work on it and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Ok, I uploaded a recording sheet for free in my store. I hope it helps! Thanks so much for the question!
Ok, I uploaded a recording sheet for free in my store. I hope it helps! Thanks so much for the question!
April 10, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I began teaching in 2007. During my first two years I taught first grade. My last four years have been spent teaching second grade.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I am a fan/disciple of Chris Biffle and the Whole Brain Teaching method of teaching!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Teacher of the Year 2012
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Graduate of LaGrange College '07 and '11. GO PANTHERS!
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Born and raised in the South, I love the small town life! I tell everyone my favorite things are: Jesus, Jane, and Josh, (Josh being my husband). Other favorites are: camping, fishing, cooking, teaching, reading, collecting loose change, chocolate, gardening, tending to my little farm animals, and Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer.
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