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Brooke Hilderbrand
United States - Tennessee - Smyrna
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This super-cute backpack craft and learning activity is a great way to build community with your students! It also helps students develop the cri...
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This Editable Book Kit will help you create the perfect Meet the Teacher book for back to school! Editing your book is quick and easy! Just open ...
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This Classroom Jobs Set is a perfect way to manage your students' classroom responsibilities. Simply choose your favorite design, print, cut, and...
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Looking for a new and exciting reading response activity for your reading workshop or guided reading group? These Snip, Flip, and Fold 3-D Graphi...
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Looking for a great way to introduce money or just review the coins and their values with your class? This wonderful wallet is just the thing for...
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Back to School with Kevin Henkes & Friends is a fun and engaging Literacy and Friendship Unit Featuring Lilly, Chrysanthemum, Wemberly, and y...
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Ready to binder-ize your classroom, but want to personalize your binders with your own titles, graphics, name, fonts, and more? This kit is just ...
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These Hands-on and Mental Math Addition Strategies Posters serve as a colorful visual of important math strategies. Simply print and laminate eac...
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This set of student helpers is perfect for helping your students during writing time or any independent work time! You can use these helpers to c...
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This exciting unit, featuring the storytime classic, Jack and the Beanstalk, is a great way for you to teach nonstandard measurement skills! It i...
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Frog and Toad stories have been a favorite among early readers for years! This unit includes specific activities for the following stories: A Los...
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This Classroom Schedule Chart {Now with Editable PPT Templates!} is a perfect way to display your class's daily routine. Simply print, cut, and l...
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These Hands-on and Mental Math Subtraction Strategies Posters serve as a colorful visual of important math strategies. Simply print and laminate ...
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**Editable in Powerpoint so you can add your own modes of transportation, plus your school and teacher name! Also, in 7 cute designs to match any...
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This is a set of adorable and thought-provoking graphic organizers used to spark writing in young students. This set includes writing topics for...
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**A Requested Product--Perfectly coordinates with your Literacy Centers or Workstations Chart!** Simplify your math centers management with thi...
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This cute and colorful kit provides just what you need to help your students master the skill of retelling a story using sequence of events. Th...
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**Edited to add matching classroom signs and more graphic options for diverse classrooms** This management chart is the perfect tool for any c...
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This kit includes all that you'll need to conduct an in-depth classroom research project on animals. The unit tasks address common core standard...
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This fun and engaging mini-unit is a great way for you to introduce, review, or intervene on the skill of adding three numbers. It includes the ...
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987ang re: My Student Office {Student Helpers Perfect for Beginning Writers!}
If I were purchase this, would you be willing to make changes just to the alphabet chart. I use a specific alphabet chart with certain pictures for each letter of the alphabet. I would love this to match. Example: B is for bear, C is for cat etc
Thank you!

It looks like 8-9 (roughly) of them of the ones I use on my alphabet chart........

Angela
May 19, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry, but unfortunately, due to moving out of state and to a new school while trying to finish up the year at my current school, I am not able to complete any custom orders at this time. Sorry that I could not be more helpful.
May 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Sunshine Gals  (TpT Seller) re: Literacy Centers or Workstations Management Chart: Orange Dot
Hi,
I love your work station signs. I was wondering if you would do a set in the animal print design for both the literacy work stations and the math work stations.
Thank you for you time,
take care,
Diane
May 14, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
At this time I am unable to complete any custom orders due to moving out of state. I will add those to my summer to-do list, though, and try to get to them soon!
May 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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grottonv re: All About Your New Teacher! {Editable Book Kit}
I have a MacBook Pro with LibreOffice (open source). Will it open on this?
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks for stopping by my store! I believe as long as it opens Office Powerpoint, it should be fine as other mac users have been able to edit the file. If for some reason it does not work, I'd be glad to refund the product if necessary.
May 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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kindercohn re: Jack and the Beanstalk {A Nonstandard Measurement Unit for Common Core}
hi. I really like your unit. The preview does not come out clear...there are parts that have a black line. any help?
thanks!
May 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your purchase-I'm sorry you're having issues. Are you using a mac? If so, make sure you open the file with Adobe Reader instead of the default viewer. Otherwise, here is a list of troubleshooting techniques for common download problems:
http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html
Please let me know if these tips do not work and I'll see what else I can do to help. Thanks!
May 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Cathy Anderson  (TpT Seller)
I love this product. I've been looking for this exact thing all school year! Now that I have it, I am having trouble getting it to print. No problem unzipping the file and editing but it won't communicate with the printer. I know you aren't a computer consultant:) Just wondering if you've heard of anyone else with the same problem.
Thanks!
Cathy
May 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your purchase-I'm sorry you're having issues. Are you using a mac? If so, make sure you open the file with Adobe Reader instead of the default viewer. Otherwise, here is a list of troubleshooting techniques for common download problems:
http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html
Please let me know if these tips do not work and I'll see what else I can do to help. Thanks!
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Mrs.D re: Customizable Binder-izing Kit!
I contacted TPT and requested a refund because I cannot use this file as it requires much too much ink and I can't afford to do that. They told me to contact you and get your authorization for a refund. I am a loyal TPT customer and purchased this material in good faith. I will not be using it nor passing it on. Thank you very much.
May 1, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I would be glad to authorize the refund. I am sorry that the product didn't work out for you, though. Have a wonderful rest of the year!
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Annie Henderson  (TpT Seller) re: Tennessee Science and Social Studies Standards Cards
Awesome! I am so excited!
April 23, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Teachingisagift  (TpT Seller)
I am trying to find your super cute birthday balloons you attach to crazy straws. All the ones I printed I used! I can't find my file...can you help?
Sidney
http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca
April 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
So glad you are making good use of them! Here you go! :)

http://onceuponafirstgradeadventure.blogspot.com/2012/06/made-it-monday-okay-its-tuesday-but.html
April 21, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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sarahpatrick123 re: Create Your Own Word Wall {Editable!}
Hi!
This is an awesome packet and I will be purchasing it! What are star/lightning words?
Karen McCarthy
April 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
They are simple words (such as a, I, and at)that most students master during kindergarten, so I teach them before the other lists. The students should be able to read them "as fast as lightning." :)
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Annie Henderson  (TpT Seller) re: Tennessee Science and Social Studies Standards Cards
I have been wanting these for a long time and we just saw that the TN social studies standards are changing. I am assuming that they will probably change science standards too. If I buy this, will I get the updated ones for free?
April 12, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Yes, I'll be updating the file over summer break. :)
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Meredith Swift
I just found you via Pinterest! Love your ideas and your "look" too. Where can I find the birthday balloons you made?
March 31, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for the kind words! Here is the link to the birthday balloons! Have a great rest of the school year!

http://onceuponafirstgradeadventure.blogspot.com/2012/06/made-it-monday-okay-its-tuesday-but.html
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adkinsjt
I have your classroom jobs pocket chart set. I love the various jobs you have listed on them. I was wondering if there was a way to have the 'paper passer' job changed to 'distributor'. I like to introduce my students to more vocabulary words through a multitude of things in my classroom and this is one of the ways we do this. Can this be done? Thanks!
March 31, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for stopping by my store! Unfortunately, I am unable to complete customizations at this time, but you are welcome to use the editable version of the file to create your own card using the graphics included. You may need to re-download the zipped file from your My Purchases tab to access the powerpoint templates. Once you open them, you can add any text you need to the colored cards with the graphics. :)
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Kelly Flanagan  (TpT Seller) re: Hands-on and Mental Math Subtraction Strategies Posters
I just noticed an error in one of the posters. On the subtract 1 poster it models 4-1 and shows that 4-1=2. Just wanted to give you a heads up so that you could make the correction. Thanks again for the awesome posters!
March 30, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your purchase and for contacting me! The file has been edited to correct that mistake--you'll just need to re-download it from your My Purchases Tab. Have a great rest of the school year! :)
April 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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tracyg70 re: First Grade Common Core Standards {Editable Templates Included}
Do you know when Science and Social studedies might be ready?
March 29, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I checked the Common Core website, and unfortunately, I cannot find any information regarding if or when common standards will be released for Science or Social Studies. As soon as they are released, I'll add them to the file, though! :)
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Lizlong
Brooke, I did it! Sometimes I am not the most tech savvy person. That's why I make a good TPT customer. Thank you. :)
Liz Long
March 29, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
So glad you figured it out! Thanks for your persistence and have a great rest of the school year!
April 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Lizlong re: My Student Office {Student Helpers Perfect for Beginning Writers!}
I downloaded My Student Office but have black rectangular blotches throughout the document. Do you know why that might be? I tried to re-download it and print it but the blotches were still there. I would really like to use your amazing creation ASAP but it also has letters and numbers missing. Please let me know if this has been a problem before or if it is just something with my computer.
Thank You,
Liz Long
March 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your purchase-I'm sorry you're having issues. Are you using a mac? If so, make sure you open the file with Adobe Reader instead of the default viewer. Otherwise, here is a list of troubleshooting techniques for common download problems:
http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html
Please let me know if these tips do not work and I'll see what else I can do to help. Thanks!
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spepps re: Hands-on and Mental Math Addition Strategies Posters
Hi Brooke,
Here it is the end of March, and I have the same questions about Making Ten : 6=4, 7+3 etc.. and subtraction posters as well...Also, on the Doubles plus one/Near Doubles they are always neighbors. Have you updated since these last questions in September/October? I would love to buy your product, but just need to see the updates. Thank you. Susan
March 23, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Sorry I'm just now responding-- there have been some glitches in the Q/A application lately. To answer your question, yes, I did update the file to include a making tens rainbow back in September. I also added a matching subtraction set. Here is the link...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hands-on-and-Mental-Math-Subtraction-Strategies-Posters

Thanks for stopping by my store, and have a great weekend!
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ndmckoy re: All About Your New Teacher! {Editable Book Kit}
Is the PowerPoint completely editable? I want to use the background to type in my I Can statements.
March 22, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks for stopping by my store! Sorry, the slide backgrounds have been flattened so that the they are protected to comply with copyright regulations, so you could edit the text and add photos, but it is not completely editable. You could purchase just the backgrounds for your own use, though, to make I can statements. Here is the link:
http://www.lillybimble.com/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=291

Hope that helps! :)
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Jessica Evans  (TpT Seller)
I bought your decoding posters with the characters. Do you have posters to match with the comprehension characters? I found someone else did, but I like my displays to match.
March 11, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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The Price of Teaching  (TpT Seller) re: All About Your New Teacher! {Editable Book Kit}
Hey! I love this! How did you make your powerpoint so that people could only type in the text boxes but everything else was locked? Very cute!
March 6, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Here is a tutorial! Happy creating!
http://gingersnapstreatsforteachers.blogspot.com/2012/06/tutorial-making-editable-files-with.html
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gabstar02
Hey there! I love your binderizing kits but I was wondering if I needed just black and white polka dots with blank labels (no graphics) and a white spine box on top of the black and white polkas...if you could do that? (We don't get to print in color) :(

Thanks!
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks for stopping by my store! I'm sorry, but unfortunately, due to teaching full time and wrangling my toddler, I am unable to create custom products at this time. Have a great rest of the school year!
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Staceyspann re: So You Want to Be a Wildlife Biologist? K-2 Animal Research Project
Does this unit have your marine biologist application on it??
February 22, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
It has a generic application for any researcher. If you'll send me an email at onceuponafirstgradeadventure@gmail.com, I'll send you the Marine Biologist application. :)
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Samantha Sprouse  (TpT Seller)
Hi are you able to email me the green eggs and ham file you created (srsprouse@gmail.com)? I would love to use it with my 2nd graders! Thanks so much in advance.
February 21, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry this is too late for his birthday, but if you'll send me an email at onceuponafirstgradeadventure@gmail.com, I'll be glad to send you the file. :)
March 6, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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7732lk
I can't find the green eggs and contractions activity.
February 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I have removed this product from my store to comply with changing copyright policies. Sorry for any inconvenience.
February 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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sanderson15 re: Math Workstations: Dice and Domino Fun!
Hi Mrs. H...

I love your activitites...I am from Canada and want to use your money wallet activity. Would you have a Canadian Money version?

Thanks

Sue
February 15, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for stopping by my store! I was able to purchase some Canadian coin clip art last week, and I hope to have my Canadian versions added within the next two weeks (I have to survive my two year old's birthday party first!). :)
February 15, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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devday09
Hi Mrs. H - I just purchased your "Hundredth Day Heroes Celebration" and when I downloaded it, it had all black blocks on it. Can you please resend it to me? devday09@gmail.com.
Thanks,
D. Day
February 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your purchase-I'm sorry you're having issues. Are you using a mac? If so, make sure you open the file with Adobe Reader instead of the default viewer. Otherwise, here is a list of troubleshooting techniques for common download problems:
http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html
Please let me know if these tips do not work and I'll see what else I can do to help. Thanks!
February 14, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Sara Martin  (TpT Seller) re: I Can Use Hand Signals! {Editable!} Classroom Signs
These are great! Where did you find the clip art for these? I am working on a 5 senses unit and cannot find cute hand clip art that is multicultural.
February 12, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for the sweet compliment! Unfortunately, I couldn't find hand clip art either, so I had to make my own using sign language clip art as a model. I have heard since that Melonheadz might have a hand signals set, though.
February 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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live2bnana re: Organizational Binders and Labels for Elementary Teachers
Hello, I am just starting and playing catch up so late in the year. With being new and trying to become organize can be challenge. I love color coding and having great color graphic binder and covers. Can you tell me how you made them? Is there a program I can purchase? I want to be able to make my own so I can customize the words etc of the covers and binders I just simply dont know how or what program to use. I greatly appreciate you sending me in the right direction.
February 11, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for stopping by my store. If you are interested in creating your own binders, I have an editable set available that is very easy for you to customize yourself. If you have Microsoft Powerpoint, all you need to do is open the file, click on the text boxes, and then edit the text to your liking. Here is the link to my editable binder-izing kit:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Customizable-Binder-izing-Kit

Thanks so much for stopping by my store! Good luck with your organizing!
February 12, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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lcott re: My Student Office {Student Helpers Perfect for Beginning Writers!}
Hi,
I would like to purchase My Student Office for my class but I am looking for a Canadian version (Canadian coins, British spelling - colour, favourite, etc.) A fellow TPT seller, Christy Owens, added Canadian coins to her number anchor charts for me. Perhaps she can help you or perhaps other TPT sellers know of Canadian coin clipart for commercial use.
Thanks,
Linda lott@telus.net
February 10, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I was finally able to purchase some Canadian coin clip art last week, and I hope to have my Canadian versions added within the next two weeks (I have to survive my two year old's birthday party first!). I'll send you an email to let you know when I have them up. :)
February 10, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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novembersong re: Math Workstations: Dice and Domino Fun!
I downloaded your free math workstations: dice and domino fun (thank you for offering a great resource!!!). However, the file seems corrupt - the graphics are a little messed up on every page - weird squares on every page (hard to explain). I would really love these games. Do you know why this is happening to my download? Any way you could email me a copy? n.staniforth@hotmail.com thank you so much Nicole
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks for stopping by my store--I'm sorry you're having issues. Are you using a mac? If so, make sure you open the file with Adobe Reader instead of the default viewer. Otherwise, here is a list of troubleshooting techniques for common download problems:
http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html
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Allilo
Hi!
Help! I just bought your binder signs for teachers but I can't find the PDF to download that has the directions. Can you help me pretty please?
Thank you!
Lorna in Seal Beach
lateach31@hotmail.com
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your purchase--I'm sorry you're having trouble. Here are the basics for downloading and editing. First, go to My Purchases and download the file. When it opens up, you'll need to extract the files. When you open up the powerpoint file, it should have a directions page on the second page. All you'll need to do is click on the text boxes, edit your text, and then print! Good luck, and let me know if you need anything else!
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star123 re: I Can Use Hand Signals! {Editable!} Classroom Signs
Do these come in various sizes? Or just the large size? I'd like it if it came in a half sheet size as well. Please let me know. Thanks.
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Sorry, just the full size. But, under the print options on most computers, you can select to print multiple pages on one sheet--if your printer gives you that option, you could easily print them as half sheets:)
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bteal re: First Grade Common Core Standards {Editable Templates Included}
Are the Science and Social Studies standards cards included in this package?
January 31, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
This set features Math and Reading Common Core Standards. If and when Common Core Standards are made for Science and Social Studies, ill add them to the file for free. :)
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weldon44 re: All About Me Paper "Bagpack!" {A Back to School Craftivity}
Hi Mrs H

Would you be able to tell me if it is possible for you to edit this bag with Aussie spelling or to let me know the font you used so i can do some cutting and pasting to make it correct. We love your things they are great.

Thanks Lynn
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Page 6 of the download should feature the alternative spellings for favourite and colour. :)
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sandrasmith
Hello! I am a first grade teacher in Lebanon TN and I was wondering if it would be possible to set up a time to come and observe your class. I am especially interested in your reading and writing workshops. You can contact me at ssmith@friendshipchristian.org
Thanks so much!
Sandi Smith
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MaryYF
Hey there Mrs. H.

I also just bought your posters and I too have the black lines in place of all the numbers. I just wish I noticed that before I printed them out :(

I checked out the link you put below but nothing there helped. Could you email me the file by any chance? THANK YOU!!
January 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I'm sooo sorry. Have you updated your printer driver lately? I had this same problem with a download once but it was because of an outdated driver. You might try that, restart and redownload to try again.

If it still isn't right, send me an email at onceuponafirstgradeadventure@gmail.com with your TPT username and date of purchase so I can try emailing you the file. :) Thanks for your patience!
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tnigro2 re: So You Want to Be a Wildlife Biologist? K-2 Animal Research Project
When I downloaded this product it is full of black lines and is unusable? How can I get a clean copy? And if I can't- can I please get my money back?
January 18, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry you're having trouble. If you haven't tried the troubleshooting tips yet, please follow this link for help.

http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html

If it still isn't right, send me an email at onceuponafirstgradeadventure@gmail.com with your TPT username and date of purchase so I can try emailing you the file. :)
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ralbrecht76 re: Barnyard Hullabaloo! A Common Core Unit for Adding Three Numbers
Hi Mrs. H- I purchased this, downloaded the newest ADOBE READER, restarted my computer and am STILL getting the black lines across the pages when I downloaded. Any suggestions, since I have already done what the site suggested.
Thanks~
Rachel Albrecht-Rossi
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Rachel, Thank you so much for your purchase, and I'm sorry you're having issues! Sometimes technology can be so frustrating. Here is a link to the most common troubleshooting tips--I'm not sure if you've tried all of them yet. Are you, by chance, using a mac? If so, this link is very helpful.

http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html

If, for some reason, you are still having trouble, let me know and I can email you the file. Maybe something is just going funny in the downloading process. Thanks for your patience, and please let me know if you still have trouble! :)
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weldon44 re: Jack and the Beanstalk {A Nonstandard Measurement Unit for Common Core}
Hi Mrs H does this specifically use inches or is it informal types of measurement. I am in AUstralia.
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for visiting my store! The unit focuses only on nonstandard units. You'll need items such as dried beans, paper clips, and/or linking cubes for measuring. :)
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weldon44 re: My Student Office {Student Helpers Perfect for Beginning Writers!}
Hi I am in Australia and some of the items in this package dont work for me eg we call a period a full stop. Is there anyway i can change them to make it relevant to us. Another is color - colour.
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. I am currently in search of some Canadian and Australian coin clipart for commercial use. As soon as I find some, I'll be glad to update the file so that you could use it as well. :)
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emeisler
Hi there. I just purchased the classroom jobs package and I'm interested in adding a few more jobs. I was just wondering if it was possible to find out what font you used (the first one, more print like) on the cards? I also was wondering if there is any way to get some more of the graphics without buying them from ThistleGirl. Thanks so much!
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your purchase! The font is called CK Handprint. If you google it, you should be able to find it for download pretty easily :). As far as the graphics go, I have a commercial use only license, so while I can create and sell items with the graphics, I am unable to distribute them for others' use. I'm afraid the only way for you to obtain them is to purchase them through the Thistlegirldesigns website. I would highly recommend purchasing them if you'll think you'll use them--I've had really good experiences working with her!
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kristinbeverford
Thank you for the answer! That is what I thought, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything! I'm loving your products.
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kristinbeverford
I have a question about the power punch strategy...what is it?? I have not experienced this stategy before. Thanks!
December 6, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Powerpunching is basically counting on--but with hand motions. When solving addition, I teach the students to punch the bigger number with a closed fist (saying its name) and then count up the smaller number while showing that many fingers. The last number spoken aloud is the answer.

For example, 3 + 2...The child says "three" while punching the air with a closed fist in front of him/herself. Then, he or she counts on "four, five" and puts out a finger for each number counted. When they have two fingers up to show the second addend, they know the answer is the number they have said aloud.

For subtraction problems, they start at the smaller number and count up to the bigger number, showing fingers for each number counted. The number of fingers up when they say the bigger number they are counting to is the answer.

So, 5-3...They start at 3 with a fist, count up "four, five," and they will end up with two fingers up, which is the answer.

Sorry, if this is not a helpful explanation---it is hard to describe in writing. I'll try to post a link to a video of this if I can find one--it really is pretty simple and very useful :)
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Michelle re: The Polar Express {A Day of Math and Literacy Fun!}
Hi! I love your Polar Express packet! On pages 29-32, I see a blue box and extra text on the page in the background. Do you see that on your copy? I don't want to print yet because I'm afraid it will print on it. I do have a Mac and have the updated Adobe Reader. Please let me know if you see it too or have any ideas on how I may be able to fix mine. Thank you!!!
December 4, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your purchase! I'm sorry you're having issues with the download. I tried downloading it from TPT, and I also got a weird jumble of words on those pages even though they do not show up anywhere on the document on my pc...yikes!

I have heard that files sometimes can get a little weird during the uploading/downloading process, so I reuploaded the file to TPT. When I downloaded it again from the site, it appeared normal, so hopefully it will for you, too! If not, let me know and I can try to email it to you instead! Thanks for your patience!
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djm116 re: Snip, Flip, and Fold 3-D Graphic Organizers for Reading Comprehension
I still cannot print this packet. It prints up to page 17 and then prints a page with an error message of insufficient memory. Please help me gain access to this packet. I am very frustrated as I would lke to use it with my children.
December 3, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry you're having trouble. I also apologize for the delay. I have had limited internet access the past week, which has made responding to messages difficult.

The following link should explain how to troubleshoot your download/printing issues. If you have not already done so, I would suggest redownloading the file from your My Purchases tab and saving it to your computer again. Typically printing errors are due to oudated drivers, but perhaps there was just an issue during the downloading process. After redownloading the file, please try some of the troubleshooting steps in the link below.

http://ericabohrer.blogspot.com/2012/05/trouble-opening-tpt-files.html

If this troubleshooting tutorial does not fix the problem, please let me know and we'll see if any of the tech. helpers here at TPT have any suggestions as I have not heard of this problem before. Hopefully together we can get it straightened out for you! Thanks for your patience and have a great night!
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jdobronos re: All About Your New Teacher! {Editable Book Kit}
Where can I find your Parent Conference Rubric. It was on Pinterest.
November 11, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Thanks for stopping by my blog and store! Here is the link to my blog post with the free Parent Conference Rubric :)

http://onceuponafirstgradeadventure.blogspot.com/2012/03/great-news-even-greater-news-and.html
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Josette and Christine's Frog Blog
Josette and Christine's Frog Blog  (TpT Seller) re: Book Buddies Decoding Strategies {Posters and Bookmarks!}
I love the format of your Decoding strategies! Do you have or would be willing to create a setting of writing strategies for kindergarten using the beanie babies? I would love to have them correlate. Would like to use different beanie babies than those used in the decoding strategies so the students would not get confused. Let me know! :)
November 5, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Do you have a set of writing strategies in mind? If I can find the clipart, I don't mind creating them, but I honestly don't know where to start! Haha! What strategies are you using and do you have an animal in mind for each one? Just let me know and I'll do my best!
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jhalsey2 re: Money Sorting Wallet Craftivity
Can you fit actual coins in the wallet (or do you think I could glue the labels down so that coins would fit in?
November 4, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I haven't tried this, but I'm thinking they should fit. I tried to make the coin clipart about the same size as real life, so imagine there would be room. I'm just not sure if the paper would hold real coins or if they would be too heavy. Sorry I'm not much help--I think its just a try it and see kind of thing! :)
November 11, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Primary Preparedness  (TpT Seller) re: All About Me Paper "Bagpack!" {A Back to School Craftivity}
What are the measurements of paper bag in metric - cm?
October 24, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
I'm honestly not sure what the metric measurements are as I do not have a cm ruler here at home. I used a standard brown paper lunch bag, which measured 5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 10 1/8 inches. I used a converter online, so this may not be exact, but it looks like it is about 13 x 8 x 26 cm. Hope that helps!
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LynetteCarwana re: Fun with Frog and Toad Literacy Unit
Is the pattern for the frog in the packet?
October 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Brooke Hilderbrand  (TpT Seller)
Yes, all of the pattern pieces are included. :)
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This is my sixth year teaching first grade, and I could not imagine myself anywhere else! From teaching my firsties how to read to celebrating the 100th day of School in super-hero style, I absolutely love it!

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I pride myself on holding very high expectations for my first grade friends, and I encourage my students to become lifelong learners as well as productive citizens in our classroom community. I love watching my students learn to become independent problem-solvers, and I enjoy teaching through songs, games, and hands-on activities.

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