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**Updated to include more skill cards (now almost 110!) and chevron headers (along with the polka dots).
**Updated 5/08/12 to include an editab...
This place value set consists of 6 Bingo boards with Base 10 material showing 1 and 2-digit numbers.
There are 4 sets of calling cards to dif...
*Updated 10/13/12 to include a "Reading Workshop" header for your bulletin board.
*Updated 7/28/12 to an editable file that is no longer Daily 5...
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This item consists of the items I use to set up buddy reading in my class (some people may do this as Read to Someone, as part of the Daily 5 pro...
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This zip file contains the files I used to set up my T.I.M.E. guided math rotations.
T.I.M.E. stands for:
T:Teachers's Choice
I:Indepdenent W...
Flip the Sound is a great strategy for our young readers. It asks students to consider trying another sound the letter/s can make. It is usually ...
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This pack has 90 pages of money activities. Plenty of practice with realistic coins and notes! Activities include:
- Money Cards in four version...
This pack includes 5 sets of dominoes for language arts - perfect for centers, work stations or rotations.
The dominoes sets you get are:
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This pack is chock-a-block full of literacy, math and science activities. Here's what you get:
43 word wall cards
ABC order x2 versions
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This packet comes with 4 Place Value Tens and Ones Dominoes games with an under the sea theme.
The aim of Under the Sea: Place Value Dominoes...
This game focuses on rounding 3-digit numbers to the nearest ten and hundred.
It is tabloid/A3 size or you can print it to A4/letter size (ov...
This file comes with 4 Place Value Hundreds, Tens and Ones Dominoes games with a pirate theme.
The aim of Pirates: HTO Place Value Dominoes is...
This place value game consists of 6 Bingo boards with Base 10 blocks representing 3-digit numbers.
There are 4 sets of calling cards to differ...
This skip counting mega file features cute Australian critters! The cards can be used for independent work or for math centers/centres as part of...
This is a cute little craft activity perfect for Fall/Autumn!
It comes with templates for the head, shirt, pants, hat and crow. You can attach t...
This packet consists of 75 reflection prompt starters for class discussions or written reflections. Also included is 4 blank cards to make your o...
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This pack consists of about 120 Word Wall cards that highlight important word families, blends and digraphs.
I use these cards in three ways:
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This listing is for a pack of 3 dominoes games that are perfect for Word Work or literacy centers or rotations.
You play these games like domin...
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This is a cute little craft activity perfect for Summer!
It comes with a bald head, snorkel and eye templates. Simply copy the templates on pa...
This 139 page pack is a great way to organize your math centres/centers, math workshop or guided math rotations.
This file is editable in that y...
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sgenlund
GREAT variety of activities!
June 19, 2013
Kelly Emery
Love how I can make it my own but with cute graphics!
June 19, 2013
shannonlovesmean
Thanks for sharing!
June 17, 2013
MEDPorter
Wow! Amazing. Thanks so much
June 16, 2013
That's So Second Grade (TpT Seller)
I can't wait to use use these next school year with my kiddos! Anything to make learning math fun is great in my book!
June 15, 2013
SuAnna
Thanks very much for a great visual for grids.
June 15, 2013
SuAnna
Thanks very much. I look forward to using these at the end of the year.
June 15, 2013
Kate0984
Bright and cute!
June 15, 2013
Shazbar1972
Great resource. Thanks
June 15, 2013
kristyl83
Great, thanks!
June 14, 2013
kristyl83
Great hands on activity
June 14, 2013
ecteacher0000
Thank you.
June 14, 2013
wam7
Such a great craft/writing activity!
June 13, 2013
sryan239
I love this resource so much.
June 13, 2013
kls2252
These are awesome - thanks!
June 12, 2013
kls2252
These are awesome - thanks!
June 12, 2013
mhoberty
Very cute!
June 12, 2013
knightteacher30
Bless you!!
June 11, 2013
rosaliep
Great work THANKS
June 11, 2013
npool15
Can't wait to use it! Thanks!
June 11, 2013
rkinzalow
Awesome!
June 11, 2013
megantbs
Kids love the graphics! Thanks!
June 11, 2013
KRitter1
loved it!
June 11, 2013
Tarni
another great resource! i used the sweet & sour as revision with my Y2s and they loved it! thanks :)
June 11, 2013
creading
Love these!
June 10, 2013
jm09
This is fantastic! I can't wait to use it next week for tutoring and summer school. Thank you!
June 10, 2013
kylie600
Love this!
June 9, 2013
kristinx37
Terrific
June 9, 2013
erogerson
These are just awesome!!!! Thank you!!!
June 8, 2013
mbarr46
Interesting activities
Thanks!
Thanks!
June 7, 2013
MrsStowe
Great resource!
June 7, 2013
szdenek
Wow! Thank you! Excellent Resource!
June 7, 2013
szdenek
Great to review Place Value!
June 7, 2013
kymsheba
This has been a great centre and consolidates place value
June 6, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
nguerrero6 re: FREE Words Their Way word sorting schedule
Hello, I just saw your FREE Words Their Way word sorting schedule. It is awesome! Is there any possibility that you would have one to keep in a binder? I work at Summer Camp, and need to keep track of students and the different activities/classes that they want to attend.
Thank you,
Nancy Gierrero
Thank you,
Nancy Gierrero
June 20, 2013
Sharon Hampson (TpT Seller) re: Bright Polka Dot Alphabet Posters and Word Wall Cards
Hi,
Just wondering if you have a Queensland font version of this set?
Sharon Hampson
Just wondering if you have a Queensland font version of this set?
Sharon Hampson
June 17, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Sharon, I have a set I made up for my classroom in January. I'll try and get that set listed by the weekend.
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
June 17, 2013
karenegrimes
Good morning! I am a first grade teacher, formerly PK teacher. I just finished my masters in May (yea!) with a degree in Mind, Brain and Education – a subfield of education. The first program was started at Harvard by Howard Gardner and Kurt Fisher (if you haven’t read any of Kurt Fisher’s work on Skill Theory and you are interested in the cognitive processes involved in learning, you must read his work!)
Cut to the chase. When I moved up from PK to 1st I was shocked by my students’ lack of number sense. I spent an entire year and all last summer trying to figure out what was missing. In Nov I attended a workshop that on number sense. When I heard the presentation I recognized all the “big” names of the research I had been investigating. The workshop was a training session for an iPad app (Native Numbers). It seemed like a valid, robust app, but I am a skeptic and had to know: would this really work.
I am here to tell you that with the first skill set I saw every cognitive model of learning embedded in this app. I also realized that this app is more than a learning tool; it has built in formative and summative assessment as it is adaptive and levels up and down based on student performance and leads to mastery.
Now I am on a “mission” – everything we read tells us our students are lacking number sense. I believe this app is a fabulous tool to remediate those deficits. I have no vested interest in this app except that I am one of those people that has to solve problems and when I think I have found possible answers, I have to share that with others. Our kids are too important not to share---which is why I love reading blogs! I am asking for teachers to simply read the research and then try out the app and give me feedback---or give the feedback yourself to the developers. I am that convinced. I am not a salesman and I feel quite strange in this new role I have taken upon myself…but I have nothing to lose, or gain, except knowing that maybe we can have an enormous impact on our students!
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tatergraderswife@yahoo.com Check out the app at www.nativebrain.com – you can find the background of the developers and read about the research behind the app. You can also watch a video on that site or go to these YouTube links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF20_4GRtks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uuw0jtvfYI
I know this was long, so thanks for reading. Please let me know if you have questions!!!
Rene Grimes, M.Ed.
Cut to the chase. When I moved up from PK to 1st I was shocked by my students’ lack of number sense. I spent an entire year and all last summer trying to figure out what was missing. In Nov I attended a workshop that on number sense. When I heard the presentation I recognized all the “big” names of the research I had been investigating. The workshop was a training session for an iPad app (Native Numbers). It seemed like a valid, robust app, but I am a skeptic and had to know: would this really work.
I am here to tell you that with the first skill set I saw every cognitive model of learning embedded in this app. I also realized that this app is more than a learning tool; it has built in formative and summative assessment as it is adaptive and levels up and down based on student performance and leads to mastery.
Now I am on a “mission” – everything we read tells us our students are lacking number sense. I believe this app is a fabulous tool to remediate those deficits. I have no vested interest in this app except that I am one of those people that has to solve problems and when I think I have found possible answers, I have to share that with others. Our kids are too important not to share---which is why I love reading blogs! I am asking for teachers to simply read the research and then try out the app and give me feedback---or give the feedback yourself to the developers. I am that convinced. I am not a salesman and I feel quite strange in this new role I have taken upon myself…but I have nothing to lose, or gain, except knowing that maybe we can have an enormous impact on our students!
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tatergraderswife@yahoo.com Check out the app at www.nativebrain.com – you can find the background of the developers and read about the research behind the app. You can also watch a video on that site or go to these YouTube links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF20_4GRtks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uuw0jtvfYI
I know this was long, so thanks for reading. Please let me know if you have questions!!!
Rene Grimes, M.Ed.
June 8, 2013
Angela Crescenzo (TpT Seller) re: 6 Six Traits VOICES Writing Bulletin Board headers and strategy cards
I am so excited to implement this in my classroom next school year. Do you recommend a book I could read to help increase my background knowledge? Thanks!
June 3, 2013
scrapgirlstamper re: Free CAFE posters
I found the posters. Thanks!
April 3, 2013
kidzreadingteach re: -an Word Family Centers and Activities Pack
Hi- Will you be bundling these together?
Thanks
Thanks
March 24, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi, Once I've made up a couple more I will bundle them. I hope to do that in the next two or so weeks.
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
March 25, 2013
sjscholtz re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
Do you have the headings (comprehension, accuracy, fluency, expand vocabulary) available?
March 22, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
I sure do! They are found here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
I hope you like them!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
I hope you like them!
March 22, 2013
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs (TpT Seller)
I just came across your shop and I just wanted to let you know that your shop's name is too cute!! :)
Take Care and Happy TpTing!!!
-Beth
Take Care and Happy TpTing!!!
-Beth
March 22, 2013
Sharon Hampson (TpT Seller) re: -in Word Family Centers and Activities Pack
Hi,
I love this kit. So many fantastic resources and activities. I just found a little mistake. The little witch picture on the worksheets is meant to be chin but the little arrow is pointing to the witches smile not her chin.
Thanks for all your hard work and keep those short vowel kits coming please!
I love this kit. So many fantastic resources and activities. I just found a little mistake. The little witch picture on the worksheets is meant to be chin but the little arrow is pointing to the witches smile not her chin.
Thanks for all your hard work and keep those short vowel kits coming please!
March 14, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Thanks for pointing that out Sharon! It's all fixed now so please download again from your Purchases page.
I've got a few more packs in the works that I'll finish after reports!
I've got a few more packs in the works that I'll finish after reports!
March 16, 2013
dmorrison5 re: Monster Rounding 3-Digit Numbers center or math station
I purchased this item and I love it, but every time I try to print the board it cuts it off at 975, 105, and down so that it misses everything past those numbers. How can I get it to print the entire board.
March 9, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Are you trying to print it to normal (letter/A4) size paper? It says in the listing that it is tabloid/A3 size. I'm lucky enough to have a printer that prints to tabloid size but I used to print them off at school before I could. If you don't have access to a printer that prints this size there are a couple of options. On some printers you can use the POSTER option to print on A4/letter size paper (over 2-4 pages) and join them together to make the board. Alternatively, you can check the SHRINK OVERSIZE PAGES or SHRINK TO PRINTABLE AREA boxes and the board should print to one letter/A4 size piece of paper. The only problem with this option is that the writing might be a little small because it is meant to be a larger size board so that up to 4 players can sit around it and play together. I hope with these options you are able to print the board! My kids really loved this game!
March 9, 2013
Deb Molzahn re: Buggy About Reading and Writing - 24 Reading and Writing Tasks
Can this unit be used if you don't have the Time For Kids resources that you mention?
March 2, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
It sure can! The Time for Kids books are only used for the Anticipation Guides (1 page each). The rest of the pack doesn't need them.
Thanks for asking.
Thanks for asking.
March 2, 2013
pinky7770 re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
Are you able to put up a copy of your actual headings as well they are super cute!!!
February 15, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
They are already listed. Just follow this link:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
I hope you like them!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
I hope you like them!
February 15, 2013
dkozak87
I purchased your place value Bingo (hundreds, tens, ones) and it will not download. Do you know what could be causing this?
February 13, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Perhaps your Adobe software is out of date? On your Purchases page, there is some information and a link on where you can update your software from. I hope this helps!
February 15, 2013
Rebecca Young
Hello,
I am wondering where you purchased the Australian money graphics from?
Thanks,
I am wondering where you purchased the Australian money graphics from?
Thanks,
February 10, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi, I didn't purchase it, a friend made the graphics for me. I've got no idea how to make graphics, sorry!
February 15, 2013
lindafridley
Hello,
I purchased your "7 Valentine's Day Literacy and Math Centers and Activities" packet.
I am wondering how the Friendship Double Bubble Map is suppose to be used. There were no instructions included about it.
I purchased your "7 Valentine's Day Literacy and Math Centers and Activities" packet.
I am wondering how the Friendship Double Bubble Map is suppose to be used. There were no instructions included about it.
February 9, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Linda, sorry about that. A double bubble map is similar to Venn diagrams as they are used to compare and contrast 2 things or people. I had my students compare themeselves to a friend, but you could also compare Valentine's Day to another special day (like 100th day). I had two students write their names in the bubble second from the left and second from the right half way down the page. In the middle bubbles, they write how they are similar and in the outside boxes they write how they are different. You could then have students write a paragraph using the bubbles to guide them. Hope this helps!
February 15, 2013
lindagjohnston re: Hooty Fun! 7 Word Work activities for the 'oo' vowel digraph
When I run off pg. 30, the name and headings for the columns are not in the correct place. Am I doing something wrong? Is there some way I can correct this?
January 17, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Linda, I'm very sorry about that! It looks like the formatting went funny when the file was converted to PDF. I've updated it now so all should be fixed.
I hope you enjoy using the pack.
Kylie
I hope you enjoy using the pack.
Kylie
January 17, 2013
StartingSecond (TpT Seller) re: -an Word Family Centers and Activities Pack
Hi There -
I was wondering if youd help me out at all
I want to put a paid item on TPT but am not too sure how much it should sell for...
Would you mind giving me your thoughts on it if I send it to you for free?
Thanks!
I was wondering if youd help me out at all
I want to put a paid item on TPT but am not too sure how much it should sell for...
Would you mind giving me your thoughts on it if I send it to you for free?
Thanks!
January 3, 2013
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Sure, I'd be happy to help out! Just email me at downunderteacherblog@gmail.com.
Cheers
Cheers
January 6, 2013
juju2 re: Word Study Sorting Schedule - Hollywood Movie Theme
Can you describe just how the 8 rotations work, what different types of sorts, how you rotate, how long your groups stay at a rotation, etc Thanks so much!
December 31, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi, sorry for the delay in getting back to you! I've been on vacation. You should find the answers to some of your questions on this blog post:
http://downunderteacher.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/word-sorting-schedule-bulletin-board.html
Generally my kids spend 10 minutes each day on a word sorting activity (although it generally takes longer when I'm first introducing them).
The activities I've included for you to choose from are:
New word sort, Cut, Sort and Check, Buddy Sort, Blind Sort, Word Hunt, Speed Sort, Blind Writing Sort, Sort/Glue and Reflect, Play a Game, Sentences, Draw and Label, Change a Letter and S.A.W. (Sort, Alphabetize, Write).
I chose 8 of these, but you can choose however many you want (e.g. 5, one for each day of the week).
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Kylie
http://downunderteacher.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/word-sorting-schedule-bulletin-board.html
Generally my kids spend 10 minutes each day on a word sorting activity (although it generally takes longer when I'm first introducing them).
The activities I've included for you to choose from are:
New word sort, Cut, Sort and Check, Buddy Sort, Blind Sort, Word Hunt, Speed Sort, Blind Writing Sort, Sort/Glue and Reflect, Play a Game, Sentences, Draw and Label, Change a Letter and S.A.W. (Sort, Alphabetize, Write).
I chose 8 of these, but you can choose however many you want (e.g. 5, one for each day of the week).
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Kylie
January 6, 2013
juju2 re: Freebie: Winter Snowman Patterns
I love your work! Is there any way you could make this useful for apple computers--it came up all garbled. thanks so much
December 31, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Perhaps you need to update your PDF software as the file should work for PC and Apple computers. I'd suggest downloading and trying again or opening it on a different computer (even another Apple).
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
January 6, 2013
The Very Book Hungry Teacher (TpT Seller) re: 6 Six Traits VOICES Writing Bulletin Board headers and strategy cards
Is there anyway you can send me this set (especially the strategy cards) in a dot font to match the polka dots, such as Janda Scrapgirl Dots?
Thanks!
Thanks!
December 28, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Unfortunately I don't have time right now to go in and change the font on the 100 cards as it takes a bit of time (to also change the sizing as not all fots are the same and formatting to have it fit right) as I'm getting ready to head back to school for our new school year (our new school year starts at the end of January). I have included a blank template so you could start doing the ones you need on that and I'll try to update the pack over the next month.
I hope that helps!
I hope that helps!
January 6, 2013
Live Love and Laugh (TpT Seller) re: Frames and Arrows 1 and 2 Rule Winter pack
Hi,
Are these frames and arrows customizable? If not, if purchased can I get them customizable?
Thanks.
Are these frames and arrows customizable? If not, if purchased can I get them customizable?
Thanks.
December 27, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi, thanks for asking. Unfortunately, this pack is not customizable and since I am on vacation before heading back to a new year of school (our school year here in Australia starts in January) I don't think I'd have time to make it for you.
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
December 27, 2012
Kristi Couch (TpT Seller) re: Monster Rounding 3-Digit Numbers center or math station
I bought the Monster Rounding and I can't find the directions on your site.
December 12, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Kristi, thanks for purchasing this game. I hope your kids enjoy playing it. Here is the link to the directions:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Rounding-3-Digit-Number-Rules-and-Counters
Cheers
Kylie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Rounding-3-Digit-Number-Rules-and-Counters
Cheers
Kylie
December 27, 2012
The Very Book Hungry Teacher (TpT Seller) re: 6 Six Traits VOICES Writing Bulletin Board headers and strategy cards
Hi,
I bought this pack and I love it. I am wondering if there is anyway you can make the headers circle pendents. I have a CAFE board in my room that has the C A F E letters in polka dot circles then the descriptions of each letter on a header underneath. I would love to have this set match. Even if you could send me the blank border I would need. Anything would help :) Thanks!
Patricia Wilcox
wilcoxp@ymail.com
I bought this pack and I love it. I am wondering if there is anyway you can make the headers circle pendents. I have a CAFE board in my room that has the C A F E letters in polka dot circles then the descriptions of each letter on a header underneath. I would love to have this set match. Even if you could send me the blank border I would need. Anything would help :) Thanks!
Patricia Wilcox
wilcoxp@ymail.com
December 1, 2012
kristinehickman re: T.I.M.E. Guided Math set-up
Is there any way to convert this to a PDF? I would like to purchase it, but I can only print PDF files.
November 7, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Kristine,
This pack comes in a zip file, but the contents inside are PDFs. To open the zip file you'll need an unzipping program like 7-Zip, Win Zip and many others - there are plenty available for free download from the internet. I downloaded 7-Zip for free and it has worked perfectly for a couple of years now. The reason it comes in a zip file is because it's the only way to include multiple documents in the one download on TpT. I hope this helps.
Cheers
Kylie
This pack comes in a zip file, but the contents inside are PDFs. To open the zip file you'll need an unzipping program like 7-Zip, Win Zip and many others - there are plenty available for free download from the internet. I downloaded 7-Zip for free and it has worked perfectly for a couple of years now. The reason it comes in a zip file is because it's the only way to include multiple documents in the one download on TpT. I hope this helps.
Cheers
Kylie
November 8, 2012
bethisenberg re: Editable Literacy Center Posters, Rotation Cards and I Can Charts
I purchased your editable literacy center posters, rotation cards, and I can charts, but I'm unable to open it. What program did you use? Any help would be appreciated.
November 5, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Beth, You'll need an unzipping program to open the file - it is the only way to include more than one file in a TpT download. I use a free unzipping program called 7-Zip that I downloaded from the internet, but there are many others available as well. I hope this helps.
November 8, 2012
Coralie Fraser (TpT Seller) re: 13 Halloween Math Activites and Centers
Hi Kylie!
Woah!! You have so many followers!! I am so impressed!! Just started out a month ago and was just wondering how long you have been on here? and if you have any tips for me? I'm another Aussie from Newcastle and it takes a while to get going eh! How long before you started to sell? Do you mind looking at my stuff and giving me any clues? :)
Coralie
Woah!! You have so many followers!! I am so impressed!! Just started out a month ago and was just wondering how long you have been on here? and if you have any tips for me? I'm another Aussie from Newcastle and it takes a while to get going eh! How long before you started to sell? Do you mind looking at my stuff and giving me any clues? :)
Coralie
October 29, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Coralie, Congratulations on getting started here at TpT. I have been a member of TpT (buying as well as selling) for just over a year now. If you send me an email (downunderteacher at gmail dot com) I'd be more than happy to discuss any questions you have.
November 8, 2012
Iteach2nd (TpT Seller) re: 13 Halloween Math Activites and Centers
Hi,
These are are! However, I have a MAC and it only downloads as PDF and some texts are blacked out.
How can I download them with Adobe?
Thanks!
These are are! However, I have a MAC and it only downloads as PDF and some texts are blacked out.
How can I download them with Adobe?
Thanks!
October 28, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
It sounds like you have out-of-date Adobe software. If you click on your Purchases page and read through the information at the top, there is a link in red to download the latest version of Adobe Reader. I suggest you do that first and if you are still having trouble, there is a red link for Download Difficulties on the same Purchases page. I hope this helps and enjoy the activities!
October 28, 2012
bkramerga re: Place Value Tens and Ones Bingo Math Game
I'm trying to download my purchase and I keep getting an error message that says "Bad Gateway".
Can you assist me?
Place Value Tens and Ones Bingo Game
Can you assist me?
Place Value Tens and Ones Bingo Game
October 25, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi, I'm afraid I can't help with this type of problem - it seems like a technical issue with TpT and not the file itself. If you go into your Purchases tab, on the top right hand side of the screen it says Download Difficulties. If you click on it, you'll be able to request the file.
I hope you enjoy the game!
I hope you enjoy the game!
October 28, 2012
emascarin re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
I use these cards currently in my classroom and they look so cute. Several teachers have given me compliments on them! I do have some other strategies I would like to add (for example, Know the Character, See the Setting, Think About Problem and Solution, Read Like Gold, etc.) Can you please email me the template? I would be soooo grateful, as I've been trying for the past couple of weeks to re-create similar ones to yours but am have a very difficult time. Thank you so much!
emascarin@gmail.com
emascarin@gmail.com
October 24, 2012
Stacy Aune (TpT Seller)
I cannot open the writing bulletin board headers - I've tried a couple of expanders, etc. but it's just prompting me to use a PC (which I don't have). Do you have any solutions? Or could you email me the file?
October 20, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Sorry, I don't have any solutions for you and I'm not sure what an 'expander' is! It is a zip file, so you do need an unzipping software installed on your computer (such as WinZip or 7-Zip). Many are free on the internet. If you email me at downunderteacherblog at gmail dot com (as you didn't leave your email address) I'll be able to email you the file already unzipped.
October 22, 2012
Laurie Walsh (TpT Seller) re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
Hi! These are lovely, thank you so much! I am having a hard time getting our print shop to print them in the original size (10 x 7.5) as they need material "camera ready" and won't work to align the file. Is there any way possible you could send a file that is 8.5 x 11? I'm happy to pay you for it if you'd like.
October 18, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Laurie,
I'm not sure how I can help you because when I open up the PowerPoint file, the page size is already set to 8.5 x 11....I'm not sure why it would be showing up as a different size and I don't know how to change it with the pdf. All they have to do when they print it is click on a button that says 'Shrink to Printable Area' or click on 'Properties' and then scroll through and select the page size required. I hope this helps.
Kylie
I'm not sure how I can help you because when I open up the PowerPoint file, the page size is already set to 8.5 x 11....I'm not sure why it would be showing up as a different size and I don't know how to change it with the pdf. All they have to do when they print it is click on a button that says 'Shrink to Printable Area' or click on 'Properties' and then scroll through and select the page size required. I hope this helps.
Kylie
October 22, 2012
sataylor24 re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
Hello, I printed the complete set of CAFE cards from you and they are terrific! I cannot seem to find the heading cards though (Comprehension etc) , that you have in your photo. Can you tell me where to get those so I have the whole set?
Much appreciated.
Much appreciated.
October 17, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi, the header cards are also in my TpT store for free. Get them at this link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
October 18, 2012
marie046 re: Word Family, Blends and Digraphs Word Wall Cards
Do you have files i can purchase that contain the words for under the family... For example, the at family: bat, cat, mat, rat? Or is that something I would have to make on my own? I was hoping you had something because I could not make something as lovely as what you have here!!
October 12, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Marie,
No I don't have a file like that but I could certainly add it to my To Do list although I may not get to as fast as you'd like. If you search the catalogue, you may be able to find some already made up.
If you decide to wait for me, would you prefer the cards in color/colour or black and white? It would be a lot of cards to print in color/colour.
No I don't have a file like that but I could certainly add it to my To Do list although I may not get to as fast as you'd like. If you search the catalogue, you may be able to find some already made up.
If you decide to wait for me, would you prefer the cards in color/colour or black and white? It would be a lot of cards to print in color/colour.
October 13, 2012
Cheryl Ittig (TpT Seller) re: Editable Literacy Center Posters, Rotation Cards and I Can Charts
Hi there! I downloaded your Editable Literacy center pack after downloading your math one and LOVING it. However, I was really hoping that their would be some letter cards in there to match the ones in the math file that say "Math Workshop". I was wondering if you would be able to make some letters that match the math ones for reading. I was hoping to spell out "Reading Workshop" to have on my board next to the math one. Thanks so much! I love your work!
October 9, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Cheryl,
I've updated the file with a coordinating "Reading Workshop" header. Thanks for the great suggetion. I don't know why I didn't think to include it before....
Thanks again,
Kylie
I've updated the file with a coordinating "Reading Workshop" header. Thanks for the great suggetion. I don't know why I didn't think to include it before....
Thanks again,
Kylie
October 13, 2012
mwestern re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
Seeking permission to run one set of your Reading Strategy Cards for CAFE to use as a display for teachers. Will include the url for your TPT site for teachers to access directly.
mwestern@edzone.net
mwestern@edzone.net
October 7, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi! Thanks for asking permission. You are more than welcome to display the cards for teachers and give them the link to download. I'm glad you find them useful enough to share with others.
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
October 8, 2012
sataylor24 re: 13 Halloween Math Activites and Centers
I just discovered you, and you are exactly what I needed!
For many of your activities/centres, do you recommend laminating the "worksheets" so students can reuse them? Or do you print them out as hard copies for them to complete and hand in?
Thank you!
For many of your activities/centres, do you recommend laminating the "worksheets" so students can reuse them? Or do you print them out as hard copies for them to complete and hand in?
Thank you!
October 4, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi! Personally, I prefer to make copies of the recording sheets so that I can collect them to see how my students went. I also shrink some of them down and copy 2 pages on the one sheet of paper if I think there's enough room to do so (to save on paper). That's just a personal choice though, and there's no reason why you couldn't laminate them for students to write on and reuse.
I hope you enjoy the activities!
Kylie
I hope you enjoy the activities!
Kylie
October 8, 2012
cderemeik re: FREEBIE - Ask 3 Before Me Sign
The page is not showing up when I click to DL it. There is a multiplication madness 50 page showing up.
October 3, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
I've tried a few times and it comes up properly every time for me.... Perhaps try a different computer or email me and I'll return email and attach the file for you.
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
October 13, 2012
fourkids4me re: FREEBIE - Ask 3 Before Me Sign
The download page isn't coming up correctly for me. The comments are layered all over the rest of the page and the orange "download now" button says FREE Multiplication Madness 50... above it. This poster looks cute and I'd like to use it but.......
September 28, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
I've tried a few times and it comes up properly every time for me.... Perhaps try a different computer or email me and I'll return email and attach the file for you.
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
October 13, 2012
The Price of Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hey!
I just saw you posted on my "introduce yourself" post and wanted to say thanks. Also, my second grade class and I do a country study each year and our country is Australia. I was wondering if you had any good/cute resources you'd be willing to share. The past two years I have a hard time finding activities or things for my kids to read about Australia that is kid friendly (all the things I find are like travel brochures and etc.). So I thought I'd contact you and see if you had any ideas or resources. Our country study is always a highlight!
Thanks!
Brianna
I just saw you posted on my "introduce yourself" post and wanted to say thanks. Also, my second grade class and I do a country study each year and our country is Australia. I was wondering if you had any good/cute resources you'd be willing to share. The past two years I have a hard time finding activities or things for my kids to read about Australia that is kid friendly (all the things I find are like travel brochures and etc.). So I thought I'd contact you and see if you had any ideas or resources. Our country study is always a highlight!
Thanks!
Brianna
September 24, 2012
Poorman21286 re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
Hello,
I am working on a project for a college class about CAFE. I love your CAFE strategy cards.Is there anyway toget the heading card that you have at the top of each column??
Thanks,
Ellen
epoorm1@students.towson.edu
I am working on a project for a college class about CAFE. I love your CAFE strategy cards.Is there anyway toget the heading card that you have at the top of each column??
Thanks,
Ellen
epoorm1@students.towson.edu
September 23, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Ellen, the header cards are also in my TpT store for free. Get them at this link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
September 23, 2012
teddybears re: Word Study Sorting Schedule - Pirate Theme
I love what you did with this theme and word study. I bought it and love it. I was wondering is there any way I can use legal size paper and make the ships and name holders bigger? Can you send the items in word so I can resize them with the same info on them?
September 22, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry I can't send them to you in word due to copyright on the images. You could try going into the Advanced Printer settings when you press File, Print. I hope this helps.
Kylie
Kylie
September 24, 2012
kjmurray52 re: Monster Rounding 3-Digit Numbers center or math station
When I try to download (have tried a Mac and a PC) the file will not open and keeps locking up my computer. Both computers have plenty of memory....suggestions? A friend at work said that she experienced the same thing when she tried to use this last spring.
September 20, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions because I've never had one of mine or another person's file do that to my computer. Maybe it has something to do with the file being A3/tabloid size? Although I'm not sure why that would matter. I really hope you get it worked out.
September 23, 2012
bgabriellb re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
I have some other strategies that I would like to add. Is there a template that you could send to me? Also, do you by chance have the name of the font that you used?
Gabriell
mypaperpassion@gmail.com
Gabriell
mypaperpassion@gmail.com
September 18, 2012
megtay83
Hello!
Every time I try to click on your ask 3 before me (pirate) there is an error and I can't download it! Could you email me the file at mbtaylor@aacps.org? Or let me know how to fix it? Thanks!
Megan Taylor
Every time I try to click on your ask 3 before me (pirate) there is an error and I can't download it! Could you email me the file at mbtaylor@aacps.org? Or let me know how to fix it? Thanks!
Megan Taylor
September 18, 2012
blord03 re: Monster Rounding 3-Digit Numbers center or math station
I can not get it to print either. I have a HP office jet all-in-one printer. What prints is just part of the game or a small version. I really liked the looks of the game also. But right now it is doing me no good.
September 16, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure why it isn't printing properly for you. Did you read that it was A3/Tabloid size? I printed mine full-size from school, but I can also print it as two or four letter sized pages to my home printer. I hope you are able to get it worked out.
September 23, 2012
shaveb7154 re: Falling into Autumn Math Pack
I just purchased your Falling into Autumn Math Pack and love it. I just have one request. Could you possibly add one more sheet of the apple place value paper and answer sheet to go with it? I plan on breaking this set apart and doing a rotation. I think the other activities will require more time than the apple place value sheet.
Thanks
beth.shavelson@browardschools.com
Thanks
beth.shavelson@browardschools.com
September 16, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Beth,
I don't think that will be a problem. It might take me until this weekend to get to it though. Look out for an updated messages in your Purchases pages.
Cheers
Kylie
I don't think that will be a problem. It might take me until this weekend to get to it though. Look out for an updated messages in your Purchases pages.
Cheers
Kylie
September 18, 2012
melissawo re: Falling into Autumn Math Pack
Do you have a similar (in design) math packet that extends to 4th/5th grade? Including the thousands place value? and multiplication? I love the art in your packet, but I teach 4th and 5th graders. My kids need help with the higher place value (hundred thousands), add/sub. facts as well as multiplication/div.
September 16, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Melissa, I don't have anything for 4th and 5th graders but if I end up creating something I'll let you know.
Cheers
Kylie
Cheers
Kylie
September 18, 2012
kapalua144 re: FREEBIE - Ask 3 Before Me Sign
Everytime I try and navigate to your "Ask three before me" poster print out it says the free download is of a multiplication madness. I want to see your poster. Is there a way to get it?
September 12, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
That's strange because I can download it without any problems. If you send me your email address, I'd be happy to forward it to you (downunderteacherblog at gmail dot com).
Thanks
Thanks
September 12, 2012
Patricia Castano (TpT Seller) re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
Dearest Down Under Teacher,
Thank so much for the magnificent reading strategies cards. They look phenomenal, however, do you by any chance have the heading C.A.F.E. Cards? (i.e. Comprehension, Accuracy....) It will compliment the entire set perfectly. I understand how busy you must be, so if you like you could just email the template to me. This way I could translate them into Spanish and have them available for teacher who teach bilingual education.
You may email them to pcastano@wps60.org Thanks a million!
Thank so much for the magnificent reading strategies cards. They look phenomenal, however, do you by any chance have the heading C.A.F.E. Cards? (i.e. Comprehension, Accuracy....) It will compliment the entire set perfectly. I understand how busy you must be, so if you like you could just email the template to me. This way I could translate them into Spanish and have them available for teacher who teach bilingual education.
You may email them to pcastano@wps60.org Thanks a million!
September 10, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Patricia,
Unfortunately, I can't send you the template due to copyright on the backgrounds and clipart. You can download the English version here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
Cheers
Unfortunately, I can't send you the template due to copyright on the backgrounds and clipart. You can download the English version here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
Cheers
September 12, 2012
amymac1979 re: Reading strategy cards for CAFE
I love the cards and I am very excited to use them however, the headings were not included. Is there anyway that you could email them to me? Thank you so much!
September 9, 2012
Down Under Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Amy,
The headings are available as a separate free download. You didn't leave an email address, but the headings are available at this link:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
Kylie
The headings are available as a separate free download. You didn't leave an email address, but the headings are available at this link:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-CAFE-posters
Kylie
September 12, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hi! I’m Kylie and I teach 2nd grade in sunny Australia! I'm in my fourth year of teaching and my third in 2nd grade. I love making games and other activities to reinforce learning in a fun and engaging way. I love sharing, gaining inspiration from fellow teacher and being a part of this wonderful TpT community.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I like to keep kids up, moving and involved. I use a variety of materials to teach students who have a wide range of ability levels and interests. I like to use games and activities that are hands-on and engaging for students but also encourage learning and hit the mark educationally.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Do 'Teacher of the Year' mugs from students count?! Haha! We do not have district or school-based teacher awards here in Australia!
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I started off as a Training Officer and Traineeship Coordinator so I worked with people (from 15 to 55) who were undertaking certificate level study while working. It was great fun conducting workshops, facilitating tutorials and visiting workplaces to conduct training and assessment but I always thought I could do more for them if I had more time with them. So I went back to uni and completed my 4 year Bachelor of Education (Primary).
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
When I'm not teaching or preparing for the classroom, you can find me spending time with my 13 year old son, playing laser skirmish (love it!) reading or updating my blog at http://downunderteacher.blogspot.com/
GRADES TAUGHT
Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth
SUBJECT AREAS
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Math, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School
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