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Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell
United States - California - Placentia
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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world! - Anne Frank".
FEATURED ITEMS
Geometry is an important math concept for middle school students. Pi Day is a fun and memorable way to kick off your geometry unit. I have desi...
This set includes 50 quotes! All of my quote packs combined in one Mega-Pack!
The quotes are categorized to best allow you to pick the best quo...
What is a Solution Forum? Well, it's better than an Invention Convention, but incorporates some of the same skill sets, while utilizing service ...
Duration:
3 Months
This service learning project was featured in the Orange County Register, and incorporates critical thinking, research, and problem solving.
T...
Duration:
3 Months
Use this unit to have fun with Valentine's Day, while maintaining content focus.
CCSS Aligned for Reading/Writing/Listening for Grades 5-8. D...
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N/A
This is a fun, hands-on way to help your students understand the importance of the Nile River to the development of the ancient Egyptian civiliza...
This project uses Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory to offer students a variety of activities to complete a back to school research project ...
Duration:
2 Weeks
This project uses Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory to offer students a variety of activities to complete a holiday research research proje...
Duration:
2 Weeks
This set includes:
11 quotes
2 quote quiz forms
and a note from me explaining exactly what I do each step of the way.
Quotes can be both...
Why avoid Christmas in the classroom? This unit incorporates a study of the major ancient & modern winter solstice celebrations including Ch...
Use this unit to have fun with St. Patricks Day, while maintaining content focus.
CCSS Aligned for Reading/Writing/Listening for Grades 5-8. ...
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This set includes
7 quotes
2 quote quiz forms
and a note from me explaining exactly what I do each step of the way.
Quotes can be both t...
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This set includes
8 quotes
Quotes from: Marilyn Monroe, Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, Henri Kaiser, William Shakespeare, Martin Luther King ...
This set includes 53 quotes!
During January and February we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday and President’s Day in the Unite...
This set includes
10 quotes
Quotes from: Marilyn Monroe, Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, Henri Kaiser, William Shakespeare, Martin Luther King...
This is a great freebie! Watch what amazing writing your students do with these simple paragraph starters!
My students love these!
Enjoy!
Shar...
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This is a fun freebie! Students do the written portion of the book report on the outside of a large grocery bag, and then place five items insid...
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FEEDBACK
Kristen Starnes (TpT Seller)
Great way to practice skills and focus on character traits!
May 17, 2013
sarahans
Wonderful. Thank you!
May 15, 2013
ahaslam
The kids loved this!
May 5, 2013
runsera
Looking forward to using this unit with my gifted class!
April 29, 2013
syonts
Easy and great to use!
April 25, 2013
samiyyah
Very nice!
April 20, 2013
pattypate13
Super activity
April 14, 2013
runsera
a great g/t project...looking forward to using it!
April 9, 2013
Deblyn
My Students LOVED this!! Great Resource!
April 8, 2013
sharonbrewster
A ton of fun!
April 7, 2013
clemonsamandaj
So Wonderful! Thank you!
April 5, 2013
clemonsamandaj
Wonderful!
April 4, 2013
krichter424
We loved using some of the activities during our Pi Day celebration! Thanks!
March 28, 2013
Ranee Steed (TpT Seller)
super cute and perfect for parents to understand. Thanks for sharing.
March 27, 2013
ncbauer
Your paperbag book report templates are excellent in quality. This is a very creative project any student will enjoy. The student directions are very thorough. I truly appreciate your sharing this awesome resource!
March 18, 2013
spshldeb
My students enjoyed the activities.
March 17, 2013
kamullen
What fun! My class loved this activity. They didn't even realize they were being assessed! I would love to have a rubric.
March 16, 2013
abbeaman
My students loved this activity.
March 14, 2013
seharris23
terrific
March 14, 2013
HGteacher
Just what I needed! Thank you so much for providing such great activities!
March 12, 2013
schatelier
Creative!
March 10, 2013
Denise Turner (TpT Seller)
Gives a variety of different activities to work with. Thanks for the good option!
March 9, 2013
jdionne3
Great fun!
March 8, 2013
JaneValentine
Looks well designed. I'm excited to have a Pi Day with my class. Thank you for taking the time to put this project together, I have always wanted to do more and now it is possible.
March 7, 2013
glgoodwill
Wow! This is really going to inspire some good conversations. Thanks!
March 6, 2013
Carrie Tibbs
Awesome resource
March 3, 2013
Carrie Tibbs
Awesome resource
March 3, 2013
msmcmahan
Great Material to add to Pi Day!!!
March 2, 2013
Sarahann152
Great!! Kids LOVED this!
February 21, 2013
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
So happy to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!
February 21, 2013 
tdeerfield
Great activities
February 20, 2013
beachteach61
I will use so Many of these activities!
February 20, 2013
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Enjoy Pi Day! Thanks for the feedback.
February 20, 2013
najzad
This is truly amazing!!! I love it!! Very creative. I can't wait to share this with my class. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks!!!
February 20, 2013
shedel429
Thanks for the great materials!
February 17, 2013
Ali Jiamboi (TpT Seller)
My student's LOVED this activity! So fun for Valentine's Day and a great listening activity... They didn't feel like they were doing work, which was awesome, haha.
February 17, 2013
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
So glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!
February 17, 2013
Brittany2
So worth every penny!!! Great ideas! You went ABOVE and BEYOND for this "celebration". No wonder it's your students' favorite day of the year! I hope it will become my students' favorite day as well! Thank you!
February 17, 2013
asnyder
My students had a great time doing this on Valentine's Day!
February 16, 2013
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
I'm glad to hear it - thanks for sharing!
February 16, 2013
678teach
we will do this!
February 12, 2013
cooperjm
Love Pi day!
February 9, 2013
Christine Barry (TpT Seller)
This packet is a great start for the project I am doing
with my class. However, I was a bit disappointed that there were not as many assignments sheets that I can adapt to my class. I also thought that there were too many filler items--the newspaper articles and the excessive amount of invitations. If the items are in PDF format, I can't make any changes to them for my own use.
Overall, it gave me some good ideas to get started on my own similar project with my class.
with my class. However, I was a bit disappointed that there were not as many assignments sheets that I can adapt to my class. I also thought that there were too many filler items--the newspaper articles and the excessive amount of invitations. If the items are in PDF format, I can't make any changes to them for my own use.
Overall, it gave me some good ideas to get started on my own similar project with my class.
February 5, 2013
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you can adapt the assignments to fit your class' needs. The invitation was included as a suggestion, or students can fill in the pertinent details. Although there are some worksheets, this project is more research based with the students making there own choices. I didn't want to overly guide their thinking. I'm glad that you got benefit from the project - it sounds like you have your own ideas for the direction you want to take your assignment. I wish you the best! Let me know how yours works out - I enjoy collaborating!
February 8, 2013
crouth
Good ideas and visually attractive.
February 5, 2013
bartutton
Wonderful!
February 3, 2013
bartutton
Fun!
February 3, 2013
bartutton
Great unit!
February 3, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Mrs Shinny (TpT Seller) re: Critical Thinking and Figurative Language with Inspirational Quotes Mega Pack
Hello,
I am new to TpT, but I have taught at the middle school level, and the majority of my material applies! I love your critical thinking materials. I'm your newest follower!
I am new to TpT, but I have taught at the middle school level, and the majority of my material applies! I love your critical thinking materials. I'm your newest follower!
December 19, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I'll check out your store, and follow you too!
December 19, 2012
Creative Educational Concepts (TpT Seller) re: Critical Thinking and Figurative Language: Quotes with Metaphors
Who does the art for your products? I love the graphics
November 28, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
My daughter does the graphics. Her name is Krystie Bithell. She is also on TPT.
November 28, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Descriptive Writing Paragraph Starters
I saw your store on the home page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. I left you a rating. Well done! I taught middles school math for a long time, and my husband is a middle school science teacher. I'm glad to know another middle school teachers. Since you were asking for input, here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products.
Add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page for the teacher. (How do use these? Are they a center activity? Etc.) List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. Also number your pages.
I saw your name and date in the footer, but 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. Here is how you do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011 You have to protect all of your creations. Finally, number your pages.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Trash-to-Treasure-FREE-Activities-Lessons-Using-Recycled-Items
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
Check out my math blog sometime: http://gofigurewithscipi.blogspot.com/. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
Add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page for the teacher. (How do use these? Are they a center activity? Etc.) List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. Also number your pages.
I saw your name and date in the footer, but 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. Here is how you do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011 You have to protect all of your creations. Finally, number your pages.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Trash-to-Treasure-FREE-Activities-Lessons-Using-Recycled-Items
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
Check out my math blog sometime: http://gofigurewithscipi.blogspot.com/. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
November 25, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Thanks for taking your time to give such valuable advice! I checked out your store and downloaded some of your freebies. I also added a couple of items to my wishlist for tomorrow! Good luck with the sale!
Thanks again,
Shari
Thanks again,
Shari
November 25, 2012
klettore re: Student Empowerment Fair - Project Based Service Learning Unit Pay it Forward
Do you think this project would be good for an after school club for upper elementary school students?
November 4, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Absolutely - but it does take some time to develop the thinking. I actually think it would be perfect over the course of a semester (or a little less)
November 4, 2012
Gregory Corrales (TpT Seller) re: Student Empowerment Fair - Project Based Service Learning Unit Pay it Forward
Do you think you could post a link to the Orange County Register article?
October 5, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Here you go:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/students-294734-sixth-choc.html
Shari
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/students-294734-sixth-choc.html
Shari
October 5, 2012
Clever Classroom (TpT Seller) re: Critical Thinking and Figurative Language with Inspirational Quotes Mega Pack
Hi Shari, thanks for joining in on the fun with our collaborative board: TpT Stores. I welcome you to pin your store to our board. You can use the 'Pin It' button on your store's home page. Would you please jump on over to the board and omit the latest pin about this product?
To be sure, please also read the board's description, I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, I'd love to help. Thanks so much, I look forward to seeing your store pinned.
Emma :)
To be sure, please also read the board's description, I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, I'd love to help. Thanks so much, I look forward to seeing your store pinned.
Emma :)
September 22, 2012
Clever Classroom (TpT Seller) re: Fun Book Reports - Paper Bag Book Report
Hi Shari, thanks for joining in on the fun with our collaborative board: TpT Stores. I welcome you to pin your store to our board. You can use the 'Pin It' button on your store's home page. Would you please jump on over to the board and omit the latest pin about this product?
To be sure, please also read the board's description, I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, I'd love to help. Thanks so much, I look forward to seeing your store pinned.
Emma :)
To be sure, please also read the board's description, I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, I'd love to help. Thanks so much, I look forward to seeing your store pinned.
Emma :)
September 22, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Sure. I think I got carried away!
September 23, 2012
jimamendola re: Fun Book Reports - Paper Bag Book Report
Thank you for your responses. Again, I think it's a GREAT idea, and I'm suggesting to her teacher that perhaps it should be scaled back a bit for her students in the future. Keep up the good work!
September 17, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your feedback. There is no way to mark "later in the year" for the third or fourth grades. I have used this assignment with fourth grade with great success. I really think that third grade teachers can use it as well, once the elements have been taught. Also, what the teacher assigns on the outside of the bag can easily be modified to fit her students and instruction. I'm sorry it was so challenging for your family - it really is meant to be a fun approach to a book report. You have given your teacher good feedback. I'm sure she will adjust it in the future.
September 18, 2012
jimamendola re: Fun Book Reports - Paper Bag Book Report
The paper bag book report. Her teacher printed out from this download exactly as you designed it, not scaled back at all, and your product overview marks it as appropriate for third and fourth graders. She is in a second grade advanced program, but she couldn't understand half of the directions without help from Mom & Dad.
September 17, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
I can see third graders doing it later in the year after a lot of training. There are so many elements of literature in it - it seems quite advanced for second grade - especially this early in the year. It is a great assignment once the various elements have been taught. Also, I give my students plenty of time to complete it.
September 17, 2012
jimamendola re: Fun Book Reports - Paper Bag Book Report
My second grade daughter (Cambridge Program) received this exact assignment the way you have it shown, with no alterations. I thought it was a great idea until I read the directions. What second grader (or third, or perhaps even fourth, for that matter) could follow these instructions and derive the answers without considerable help? It took my daughter twelve hours to complete the assignment and that was with her mother and I explaining and re-explaining what the directions meant.
September 17, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Which assignment are you referring to? Most of my projects are designed for 5th and 6th grade students. They can be scaled back for younger students, but I wouldn't assign them to 2nd grade students.
September 17, 2012
Jason's Online Classroom (TpT Seller)
Hey Shari,
Can you send me an email at customteachingdesigns@gmail.com. I have a quick question about your pinterest posts on the collaborative boards.
Thanks,
Jason
Can you send me an email at customteachingdesigns@gmail.com. I have a quick question about your pinterest posts on the collaborative boards.
Thanks,
Jason
September 12, 2012
Michelle McGahee (TpT Seller) re: Student Empowerment Fair - Project Based Service Learning Unit Pay it Forward
I am kind of liking your idea a lot. I sponsor the National Beta Club chapter at my high school and I'm wondering if it would translate as an idea for my club. Your thoughts?
August 28, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Absolutely! I did it with 5th and 6th grade students, but it would be great for High School students. I was so moved by the reaction of the student's and the work that they did. I think you would get even more from high school students, because of their age.
August 28, 2012
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. I really like this book report idea. Since you are just starting out on TPT, here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products.
First, I notice you used the footer and put your name and date, but be sure to add the the copyright symbol 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. Here is how you do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011
Also, number your pages.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
I am now your 7th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
First, I notice you used the footer and put your name and date, but be sure to add the the copyright symbol 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. Here is how you do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011
Also, number your pages.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
I am now your 7th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
July 30, 2012
Beyond the Garden GATE Shari Bithell (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for taking the time to give me such valuable feedback. I will put the copyright symbol on all of my work and number my pages. I was not aware of that! Thank you for following me - I will check out your store and reciprocate!
Shari
Shari
July 30, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Most of my years of teaching have been in 6th grade. I have taught all levels of learners, SDC, RSP, at-risk, regular education, and gifted and talented. I currently teach a 5th/6th grade GATE blend and just love it! Challenging students to think deeply is my passion! I have also taught 5th grade for four years, 4th grade for one year, and kindergarten for two years.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I currently teach a 5th/6th Grade GATE blend. I love coming up with creative projects that challenge these gifted learners, and promote deeper learning.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Orange County Technology Teacher of the Year 2006, CUE Student Technology Showcase 2004, 2006, 2008, ISTE Student Technology Showcase 2006 and 2012
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
California State University at Fullerton - graduated 1980, Whittier College Teacher Credentialing Program and Masters Degree - graduated 1998, University of California Irvine - GATE Credential - 2012
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I really love technology and what it adds to the classroom. I think that it is critical that we teach students to use these tools effectively, never to use technology for the sake of technology.
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