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anking
These are great reviews that take very little time!
June 19, 2013
amarmiller
Can't wait to use this the first day!
June 18, 2013
romievo
This looks great! So excited to try this out on the first day of school. Thanks for this great idea!!!!
June 18, 2013
melodiewhatley
The kids loved this! It made teaching suffixes SUPER easy!
June 18, 2013
Dakota5
What a really cool and fun idea!! So bright and colorful....very well done. What a great idea for an ice breaker and to help my 5th graders transition back to school. Can't wait to use this the first day of school!! Thanks so much! :)
June 17, 2013
spoulsen
Can't wait to use this the first week back to school in my Gr. 6 room! Looks like lots of fun.
June 16, 2013
LeslieMcGuire
neat idea
June 11, 2013
Tech4Students (TpT Seller)
Very attractive thorough interactive presentation about government!
June 11, 2013
kcsc141
Nice!
June 10, 2013
linder44
Can't get it to work with my mimio board.
June 10, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry you are having trouble. As I stated in the description, this is a SMARTBoard file. I'm not sure about the compatibility of Smart Notebook with Mimio Boards. We don't have any Mimio Boards in my district. Were you able to open and interact with the preview file?
June 10, 2013 
lowndesteach
Thanks for sharing!
June 3, 2013
papaioannou
So cute! Thanks
June 2, 2013
eyeteach78
Thank you
June 2, 2013
penya
Great resource, thanks!
May 28, 2013
jtrainor927
Great resource! Well done! Thanks!
May 26, 2013
kthru8
Great! Thanks!
May 24, 2013
AmyMBrock
Thanks for this resource, I have a "Surfer-Ocean" themed classroom and this is a perfect addition to our Smart Board station during literacy workstations.
May 24, 2013
kjeckr
Very cute game!
May 22, 2013
kpcronin
thanks
May 21, 2013
kpcronin
thanks
May 21, 2013
kcityteacher
great activity!
May 20, 2013
jvanhemelryck
So fun!
May 20, 2013
bookskt
Another wonderful set of files! I love the undersea theme, and the new addition of comparing decimals. Such a wonderful tool for the classroom...my kids are doing wonderfully in math-thanks to this calendar! Any chance set 8 will be up soon? :)
:) Kaitlyn
:) Kaitlyn
May 20, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Kaitlyn,
I just posted Set 8 last night. You have been so great about helping me find some mistakes along the way this year, and were so gracious about it. I would love to send you Set 8 at no charge if you give me your e-mail.
Thanks,
Cathy
I just posted Set 8 last night. You have been so great about helping me find some mistakes along the way this year, and were so gracious about it. I would love to send you Set 8 at no charge if you give me your e-mail.
Thanks,
Cathy
May 20, 2013
CuppyCake
I absolutely love this, but it always freezes on my SmartBoard :(. I'm hoping to figure out what could be wrong over the summer. Thanks for a great product!
May 20, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
What version of Smart Notebook do you have? I use Notebook 11. If you have an earlier version, maybe try updating it. Also, which version of the calendar are you using? The first one I created had many layers of graphics and people had issues with it freezing, especially the first page. I revised it with less layers and it seems to work better for most. So, if you haven't tried the revised file, try that. Please let me know how you make out.
Thanks,
Cathy
Thanks,
Cathy
June 10, 2013
kpretlac
Students are loving this new way of working with words. Thanks.
May 19, 2013
aharmon75
Thank you for sharing your work! This is fabulous!
May 19, 2013
jbento
Great activity!
May 17, 2013
middletownslp
Fun activity for articulation carryover during speech-language therapy.
May 17, 2013
pburkdoll
Love it!
May 16, 2013
camp3rd
Thanks!
May 16, 2013
Allison
Great calendar! My students all want to be calendar helper just so they can guide us through the slides. The tooth tally is a big hit with the kiddos. I love the incorporation of math skills throughout the calendar.
May 15, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your feedback! I teach 4th now, but I remember when I taught 2nd, what a big deal the lost teeth were!
May 17, 2013
Julia2
Love this!
May 15, 2013
ogradya
Great Unit, lots of good information for my 3rd grade class, it kept their attention.
May 14, 2013
aparras
Fun!
May 14, 2013
ecuteacher
Thanks!!!
May 13, 2013
meredithsnowden
Great resource
May 12, 2013
bossfan
My students loved this activity! I mean, who doesn't love lephrechauns? Thanks!
May 12, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad your class loved it as much as mine did!
May 17, 2013
JanaRo
I'm going to do this on the first day next year! FUN!
May 11, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
That's when I use it too. It is a great ice breaker and the kids love it! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback!
May 17, 2013
cmerrifield
Fun way to get to know each other.
May 11, 2013
tmalan
Thanks!
May 8, 2013
kdobias
My kindergarteners love this activity!
May 7, 2013
Shelly Goncalves
Great center!
May 7, 2013
kkerchevall
When I try to download it, it won't let me. Not sure what program I need to download it with. Any suggestions? I can't rate it until I've seen it. Thank you!
May 7, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi There,
I'm so sorry you are having trouble opening the file. As long as you have Smart Notebook, which you should already have if you have a SMARTBoard, it should open. What version of Notebook do you have? It was created with Notebook 11, but should run on Notebook 10 as well. Let me know, and we'll go from there.
I'm so sorry you are having trouble opening the file. As long as you have Smart Notebook, which you should already have if you have a SMARTBoard, it should open. What version of Notebook do you have? It was created with Notebook 11, but should run on Notebook 10 as well. Let me know, and we'll go from there.
May 7, 2013
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bookskt re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files Set 7
Thank you!!!
I told my kids that we were almost out of Daily Files and I hadn't seen the new set, and they were so bummed to think about doing calendar without the daily files! They really enjoy it and I have seen such a growth in their skills and thinking. Thank you so much for creating this.
My email is bookskt19@yahoo.com. Thank you again!!
:) Kaitlyn
I told my kids that we were almost out of Daily Files and I hadn't seen the new set, and they were so bummed to think about doing calendar without the daily files! They really enjoy it and I have seen such a growth in their skills and thinking. Thank you so much for creating this.
My email is bookskt19@yahoo.com. Thank you again!!
:) Kaitlyn
May 20, 2013
Kristi Daigle (TpT Seller) re: 3 Branches of Government SMARTBoard File with Printable Activities
Thanks for your help! I was able to make it into a PowerPoint after I download the free trial!! I'm not going to make it into a Flipchart for my promethean from there! Thanks so much!! :-)
May 1, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Glad that worked for you...thanks so much for letting me know!
May 13, 2013
Kristi Daigle (TpT Seller) re: 3 Branches of Government SMARTBoard File with Printable Activities
I'm also having trouble opening it. I have a Promethan and I can usually open Smart Board files but for some reason it isn't translating well. I tried to research it and see if it can be converted but all I can find is that someone with NOTEBOOK can export it to PowerPoint. Is that an option for you to do? I appreciate it. - Kristi
April 28, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Kristi,
I just tried exporting the file to PowerPoint. Unfortunately, all the interactivity was lost, as well as the formatting of the text.
There are two other options I can think of to try. The first is to try opening the file using Smart Notebook Express, which is a free online way for people without notebook software to use Notebook files. It is supposed to let you view and interact with Smart Notebook files on any interactive white board. What I don't know, however, is whether all the interactivity will still be there. It's worth a shot, though! You can find it at http://smarttech.com/notebookexpress
If that doesn't work, the second option would be to download smart Notebook software for a free 30 day trial. That would at least allow you to use the file this year. Maybe you could then transfer elements into a Promethean file for future use.
Hope one of these ideas works. Let me know!
Thanks,
Cathy
I just tried exporting the file to PowerPoint. Unfortunately, all the interactivity was lost, as well as the formatting of the text.
There are two other options I can think of to try. The first is to try opening the file using Smart Notebook Express, which is a free online way for people without notebook software to use Notebook files. It is supposed to let you view and interact with Smart Notebook files on any interactive white board. What I don't know, however, is whether all the interactivity will still be there. It's worth a shot, though! You can find it at http://smarttech.com/notebookexpress
If that doesn't work, the second option would be to download smart Notebook software for a free 30 day trial. That would at least allow you to use the file this year. Maybe you could then transfer elements into a Promethean file for future use.
Hope one of these ideas works. Let me know!
Thanks,
Cathy
April 28, 2013
teachershoes re: Halloween Probability
DO you have another theme for this unit?
April 19, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi teachershoes,
Thanks for your question and interest in my products. Unfortunately I don't have another theme for probability. I happened to be teaching probability in October when I created this. Now, since 4th grade common core standards do not even include probability, I probably won't make any other themes for this topic.
Cathy
Thanks for your question and interest in my products. Unfortunately I don't have another theme for probability. I happened to be teaching probability in October when I created this. Now, since 4th grade common core standards do not even include probability, I probably won't make any other themes for this topic.
Cathy
April 20, 2013
Fourth Grade Jungle (TpT Seller) re: SMARTBoard Suffix Machine
What website or tutorials would you recommend for learning how to create activities like this? I got my SmartBoard this year, but I know I'm not using it to its full potential.
April 17, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi There,
I have had my SmartBoard for 2 years now. What I did right from the beginning, (even before I got my board), was to download Smart Notebook to my home computer. I spent a lot of time just playing around with the software. When I couldn't figure something out, I would "Google" it and there was always a video tutorial somewhere that explained how to do what I wanted to do. I don't think there was one specific site that I used, but I spent MANY hours reading, watching, and experimenting.
If you do not have the newest version of Smart Notebook, Notebook 11, I would recommend updating to it, as it has some features that make it easier to use.
I know it's hard to find the extra time to learn how to best use your SmartBoard during the school year, but summer is coming and usually it's not as hectic a time as the school year. Creating interactive files is all about ordering, grouping, and using the object animation tools in the properties menu. It is time-consuming, but I find it creatively rewading. It's like scrapbooking to me!
Good luck learning how to get more out of your SmartBoard. It is an amazing tool, and I can't imagine teaching without it! If you have a specific question or topic that I can help with, please let me know. I have recently started a teacher blog, and I am planning to include some SmartBoard tutorials there.
Thanks,
Cathy
I have had my SmartBoard for 2 years now. What I did right from the beginning, (even before I got my board), was to download Smart Notebook to my home computer. I spent a lot of time just playing around with the software. When I couldn't figure something out, I would "Google" it and there was always a video tutorial somewhere that explained how to do what I wanted to do. I don't think there was one specific site that I used, but I spent MANY hours reading, watching, and experimenting.
If you do not have the newest version of Smart Notebook, Notebook 11, I would recommend updating to it, as it has some features that make it easier to use.
I know it's hard to find the extra time to learn how to best use your SmartBoard during the school year, but summer is coming and usually it's not as hectic a time as the school year. Creating interactive files is all about ordering, grouping, and using the object animation tools in the properties menu. It is time-consuming, but I find it creatively rewading. It's like scrapbooking to me!
Good luck learning how to get more out of your SmartBoard. It is an amazing tool, and I can't imagine teaching without it! If you have a specific question or topic that I can help with, please let me know. I have recently started a teacher blog, and I am planning to include some SmartBoard tutorials there.
Thanks,
Cathy
April 20, 2013
bookskt re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files: Set 5
Hi,
I just wanted to let you know some 'oops' I noticed when using this. On a lot of the days, there are no next buttons. On Day 91, we are rounding to the nearest 1,000 and the answer is 5,000 instead of 8,000. On day 100 (which was SO much fun!) the clock reads 6:21 while the answer is 12:12. On Day 102 you have two modes...2 sets of 5's and 2 sets of 4's (My kids got a little confused!) Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into these...I love them!!
:) Kaitlyn
Thank you!! My email is bookskt19@yahoo.com.
I just wanted to let you know some 'oops' I noticed when using this. On a lot of the days, there are no next buttons. On Day 91, we are rounding to the nearest 1,000 and the answer is 5,000 instead of 8,000. On day 100 (which was SO much fun!) the clock reads 6:21 while the answer is 12:12. On Day 102 you have two modes...2 sets of 5's and 2 sets of 4's (My kids got a little confused!) Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into these...I love them!!
:) Kaitlyn
Thank you!! My email is bookskt19@yahoo.com.
March 15, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Kaitlyn,
Once again, I have to thank you for helping me find and fix some mistakes! I have fixed the errors you pointed out and re-uploaded the file. As a thank-you, once I have the 8th and final set of calendar files ready, if you give me your e-mail, I would like to send it to you free of charge.
Thanks again,
Cathy
Once again, I have to thank you for helping me find and fix some mistakes! I have fixed the errors you pointed out and re-uploaded the file. As a thank-you, once I have the 8th and final set of calendar files ready, if you give me your e-mail, I would like to send it to you free of charge.
Thanks again,
Cathy
March 15, 2013
bookskt re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5: Day Files Set 4
Hi,
I just wanted to let you know some 'oops' I noticed when working with it. On Day 85, you ask for perimeter and you gave the answer for area. On Day 88, the clock reads 1:25, and the answer is 9:06. My kids love these...Thanks so much for creating them!
:) Kaitlyn
I just wanted to let you know some 'oops' I noticed when working with it. On Day 85, you ask for perimeter and you gave the answer for area. On Day 88, the clock reads 1:25, and the answer is 9:06. My kids love these...Thanks so much for creating them!
:) Kaitlyn
March 15, 2013
ahern7 re: 3 Branches of Government SMARTBoard File with Printable Activities
Can you send me the file with just the flipchart when try to open complete downloaded file it will not let me. need a link to just flipchart and then other if okay. ANgie
March 5, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Angie,
I'm sorry you are having trouble opening the file. This is a SMARTBoard file, as it says in the product description. Do you have a SMARTBoard? Because you said flipchart, I'm thinking you might not. Is that what Promethean files are called? While Promethean board can import Smart Notebook files, the interactivity may not work correctly. There is an online version of Smart Notebook called Smart Notebook Express that is supposed to let you view and interact with Smart Notebook files on any interactive white board. You can find it at http://smarttech.com/notebookexpress
If you do have a SMARTBoard, maybe you're just having trouble unzipping the files. If that is the case, if you give me your e-mail, I can send you each file separately.
Thanks,
Cathy
I'm sorry you are having trouble opening the file. This is a SMARTBoard file, as it says in the product description. Do you have a SMARTBoard? Because you said flipchart, I'm thinking you might not. Is that what Promethean files are called? While Promethean board can import Smart Notebook files, the interactivity may not work correctly. There is an online version of Smart Notebook called Smart Notebook Express that is supposed to let you view and interact with Smart Notebook files on any interactive white board. You can find it at http://smarttech.com/notebookexpress
If you do have a SMARTBoard, maybe you're just having trouble unzipping the files. If that is the case, if you give me your e-mail, I can send you each file separately.
Thanks,
Cathy
March 5, 2013
monica1788 re: 3 Branches of Government SMARTBoard File with Printable Activities
Will this work for the promethan boards also?
March 1, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Monica,
This question is something that I have researched and can't find a clear-cut answer to, but from what I've read, I don't believe that it will. From what I understand, you may be able to open a Smart Notebook file with a Promethean Board, but the interactivity will be lost. You could try to download my freebie SMARTBoard Math calendar sample to see if it works on your Promethean. I use a lot of fade-out animation, which is also in this file, so you could see if it works.
There is also something called Smart Notebook Express, which allows anyone to view and use Smart Notebook files, but I'm not sure if all the interactive features of the file will work. You can find it at http://smarttech.com/notebookexpress, and again, try to open the calendar sample file with it.
Good Luck and please let me know if it works! I don't know anyone with a Promethean Board to have them try it, and it's a question that keeps coming up.
Thanks,
Cathy
Cathy
This question is something that I have researched and can't find a clear-cut answer to, but from what I've read, I don't believe that it will. From what I understand, you may be able to open a Smart Notebook file with a Promethean Board, but the interactivity will be lost. You could try to download my freebie SMARTBoard Math calendar sample to see if it works on your Promethean. I use a lot of fade-out animation, which is also in this file, so you could see if it works.
There is also something called Smart Notebook Express, which allows anyone to view and use Smart Notebook files, but I'm not sure if all the interactive features of the file will work. You can find it at http://smarttech.com/notebookexpress, and again, try to open the calendar sample file with it.
Good Luck and please let me know if it works! I don't know anyone with a Promethean Board to have them try it, and it's a question that keeps coming up.
Thanks,
Cathy
Cathy
March 2, 2013
Together We Teach (TpT Seller)
Cathy, I looked through your store, and you've got a LOT of great products/resources. I didn't see any social studies products for teaching about Maine (or the US). Let me know if I'm wrong about this.
I don't think my Pinterest boards are a good fit for your products at this time. If you have some products for teaching ABOUT Maine, or the US, please let me know and I'll be glad to add you to these Pinterest boards.
Wishing you the best.
Steve Glass :)
I don't think my Pinterest boards are a good fit for your products at this time. If you have some products for teaching ABOUT Maine, or the US, please let me know and I'll be glad to add you to these Pinterest boards.
Wishing you the best.
Steve Glass :)
February 23, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Steve,
I have a 3 Branches of Government product for teaching about the U.S. government. I also have an additional file about Maine state government that I've used with my students, but I didn't include that in the file because it would have limited appeal for the average buyer. I can post that as a separate file.
I have other things that I do with my class, such as a Maine Pocket Person project about famous Mainers, and a Maine birthday party that we do on Maine statehood day. I have not created TPT files for them yet, but I plan to. I understand if you want to wait until I have those actual products done before I am included in the boards. I will contact you again when the products are done.
Thanks,
Cathy
I have a 3 Branches of Government product for teaching about the U.S. government. I also have an additional file about Maine state government that I've used with my students, but I didn't include that in the file because it would have limited appeal for the average buyer. I can post that as a separate file.
I have other things that I do with my class, such as a Maine Pocket Person project about famous Mainers, and a Maine birthday party that we do on Maine statehood day. I have not created TPT files for them yet, but I plan to. I understand if you want to wait until I have those actual products done before I am included in the boards. I will contact you again when the products are done.
Thanks,
Cathy
February 23, 2013
hmack420 re: SMART Board Interactive Fraction Manipulatives
Thanks Cathy. I did have the older version of the software and that was the problem.
February 12, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Thank-you so much for letting me know that it works now...yay!
Cathy
Cathy
February 13, 2013
6gobers re: Grades 1-3 Common Core-Aligned Math Calendar
i am trying to open it with active inspire and can't get it to work. any suggestions?
February 3, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi 6gobers,
I'm sorry you aren't able to open the file. This is a Smart Notebook file as it says in the description. Were you able to open the preview file? I am not really familiar with active inspire. Is that Promethean software? I've heard that you can download Smart Notebook Express software so that you can open SmartBoard files even if you don't have a board. However, I don't know if all the interactive features will work. You can try it by pasting the following link into your browser. Good luck! http://express.smarttech.com/#
Cathy
I'm sorry you aren't able to open the file. This is a Smart Notebook file as it says in the description. Were you able to open the preview file? I am not really familiar with active inspire. Is that Promethean software? I've heard that you can download Smart Notebook Express software so that you can open SmartBoard files even if you don't have a board. However, I don't know if all the interactive features will work. You can try it by pasting the following link into your browser. Good luck! http://express.smarttech.com/#
Cathy
February 3, 2013
hmack420 re: SMART Board Interactive Fraction Manipulatives
Hi,
I just purchased this for a lesson on equivalent fractions. After I downloaded it, the fraction circle pages just show large triangles and not the circles. Any ideas as to why it's doing this?
Thanks,
Heather
I just purchased this for a lesson on equivalent fractions. After I downloaded it, the fraction circle pages just show large triangles and not the circles. Any ideas as to why it's doing this?
Thanks,
Heather
January 22, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Heather,
First, thanks for purchasing my product! I'm sorry it is not working properly. I'm not sure why you are not seeing the circles. What exactly are you seeing on that page? Are the triangles arranged in a circle? Are they grouped? Colored? Labeled?
I'm also wondering which version of Smart Notebook you are using. I know this file works with both Notebook 10 and 11. I'm not sure about earlier versions. If you have an older version, try updating it. If your software is current, maybe you could try downloading the file again. I just did that to check it and the circle fractions look fine on my computer.
Please let me know if either of these suggestions work.
Thanks,
Cathy
First, thanks for purchasing my product! I'm sorry it is not working properly. I'm not sure why you are not seeing the circles. What exactly are you seeing on that page? Are the triangles arranged in a circle? Are they grouped? Colored? Labeled?
I'm also wondering which version of Smart Notebook you are using. I know this file works with both Notebook 10 and 11. I'm not sure about earlier versions. If you have an older version, try updating it. If your software is current, maybe you could try downloading the file again. I just did that to check it and the circle fractions look fine on my computer.
Please let me know if either of these suggestions work.
Thanks,
Cathy
January 22, 2013
bookskt re: Common Core-Aligned SMART Board Math Calendar for Grades 4-5
I wanted to let you know that I noticed a few 'oops' in Set 3. On day 52, either the clock or the answers are wrong. The clock reads 8:50 but the answer is 4:15. On day 59, it says hearts instead of stars -the answer is 2/6 instead of 4/6. On day 64, the fraction is 2/8, with 9 lines on the number line. (I assumed the number line started at 1 instead of 0).
I think your products are great and just wanted to let you know what I've noticed so you can update them if you need to. Thanks so much for creating these!!
:) Kaitlyn
I think your products are great and just wanted to let you know what I've noticed so you can update them if you need to. Thanks so much for creating these!!
:) Kaitlyn
January 9, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Kaitlyn,
Thank-you so much! I don't know what happened while I was making Set 3...I did notice the mistakes when I did those pages with my class and made corrections, but totally forgot to re-upload them. I will do that now.
Thanks again!
Cathy
Thank-you so much! I don't know what happened while I was making Set 3...I did notice the mistakes when I did those pages with my class and made corrections, but totally forgot to re-upload them. I will do that now.
Thanks again!
Cathy
January 9, 2013
Ms Mathemagical (TpT Seller) re: FREE SMART Board Templates
Are these for commercial or personal use?
January 2, 2013
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
They are only for personal use because I did not create the graphics. I have a reseller's license from Thistlegirl Designs, and her terms of use would require you to have a separate reseller's license in order to use them commercially...sorry!
January 2, 2013
coomie13 re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files Set 3
Is it too late in the year to pick up with set 3 and keep moving?
December 31, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi coomie13,
It is not too late to start, but it may take you more time each day to complete calendar because your students will not be used to the routines yet. My students are in set 4 currently, so I would recommend starting with that rather than set 3. Are you planning on doing the Core Calendar as well, or just the Day Files?
I gave more detailed directions for how to use the Day Files in Sets 1 and 2. In the later sets, I only gave directions for new components, because I was assuming that people would already have the earlier sets. However, there are many people such as yourself who are starting at different times in the year, and with different sets, so I am going to revise the directions to include all components within each set.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Cathy
It is not too late to start, but it may take you more time each day to complete calendar because your students will not be used to the routines yet. My students are in set 4 currently, so I would recommend starting with that rather than set 3. Are you planning on doing the Core Calendar as well, or just the Day Files?
I gave more detailed directions for how to use the Day Files in Sets 1 and 2. In the later sets, I only gave directions for new components, because I was assuming that people would already have the earlier sets. However, there are many people such as yourself who are starting at different times in the year, and with different sets, so I am going to revise the directions to include all components within each set.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Cathy
January 1, 2013
kdamoss
Thanks so much!
December 31, 2012
kdamoss re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files Set 2
Hi. I like all of your products and just had a quick question. I am knew to making Smartboard lesson and was just wondering if you used a certain clipart or graphic program for all your backgrounds and graphics. I don't know where to begin. They are very cute.
Thanks,
Thanks,
December 30, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
I mainly use Thistlegirl graphics. I am a member of her graphics club, plus I purchased a separate reseller's license to be able to use her graphics in my products. They are cute, aren't they?
Smart Notebook makes it very easy to design attractive pages because it is so easy to layer backgrounds and add images. Good luck!
Smart Notebook makes it very easy to design attractive pages because it is so easy to layer backgrounds and add images. Good luck!
December 30, 2012
lhillstrom re: SMARTBoard Attendance File: Winter Theme
Did you make this in notebook? My computer doesn't recognize the download.
December 17, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Yes, it is created with Notebook 11, but should open fine with Notebook 10. I don't know about earlier versions. Which version of Notebook do you have?
December 18, 2012
Love Learn Teach (TpT Seller) re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files: Set 6
Will sets 7 & 8 be coming soon? :)
December 14, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Dawn,
Thank-you for your purchase! I still need to tweak Sets 7 and 8 a bit to get them ready to post. I'm hoping to finish them over Christmas break...I will do my best! Set 7 has an "Under the Sea" theme and set 8 features "Camping Kids".
Cathy
Thank-you for your purchase! I still need to tweak Sets 7 and 8 a bit to get them ready to post. I'm hoping to finish them over Christmas break...I will do my best! Set 7 has an "Under the Sea" theme and set 8 features "Camping Kids".
Cathy
December 14, 2012
Linda Gayles (TpT Seller)
Cathy, I won't need them till 2nd week January. We divide our assemblies into 3 groups.
K-3, 4-6, 7-8 if you can adjust the cutesy level for each. Thanks for working on this.
K-3, 4-6, 7-8 if you can adjust the cutesy level for each. Thanks for working on this.
December 10, 2012
Marilyn Lange re: Common Core-Aligned SMART Board Math Calendar for Grades 4-5
I am just now seeing this product. I would like to purchase but am wondering if I can start set 1 in January? Do I need to buy a different set or a set in conjunction with this one? Please let me know as I would like to review and prepare over the winter break and start right in January 3rd.
Thanks,
Marilyn
Thanks,
Marilyn
December 9, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Marilyn,
Thank-you for your interest in my math calendar! Set 1 of the Day files is included with the Core Calendar file. I would do the Core Calendar and Set 1 for a week or 2 until your kids get used to the routine and then go on to Set 4, which is what I will be starting with my own class in a few days. While the Day files are named by the day, such as Day 68, Day 69, etc. they can be done at any time, as you use the actual calendar date for the Big Number component. I still have 2 more sets of Day files to post, which will make 8 sets for the entire year. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions.
Thanks,
Cathy
Thank-you for your interest in my math calendar! Set 1 of the Day files is included with the Core Calendar file. I would do the Core Calendar and Set 1 for a week or 2 until your kids get used to the routine and then go on to Set 4, which is what I will be starting with my own class in a few days. While the Day files are named by the day, such as Day 68, Day 69, etc. they can be done at any time, as you use the actual calendar date for the Big Number component. I still have 2 more sets of Day files to post, which will make 8 sets for the entire year. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions.
Thanks,
Cathy
December 10, 2012
N8SMOM re: SMARTBoard Word Work Letter Tiles
Could you please explain how you use each page in the word work? How do you use the single line and 2 side by side lines? There is probable a very simple obvious answer, but I am missing it. Thank you!
December 9, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Sure thing!
There are 2 types of page templates. The first is for "Making Words" activities, such as in the Patricia Cunningham books. You preselect letters to use as you guide students through making a variety of smaller words. Ulitmately, all of the letters can be used to make a big word. The words can be sorted in a variety of ways, so I included a sorting page. There are lots of Making Words books out there complete lessons. You can also use this template for weekly spelling words, or on a holiday to see how many word students can make from a holiday name.
The cloned lines are to show kids where they should fill in the blanks with letter tiles if you are doing a customized word family page, such as the "ight" and "ack" pages in the preview file. The single line is for when there is just one letter to fill in. The double is for 2. Drag out either one or two lines, along with the letters for the word family. Group the lines and the letter tiles and then clone them as many times as you need them for that page.
Let me know if you have any more questions!
Thanks,
Cathy
There are 2 types of page templates. The first is for "Making Words" activities, such as in the Patricia Cunningham books. You preselect letters to use as you guide students through making a variety of smaller words. Ulitmately, all of the letters can be used to make a big word. The words can be sorted in a variety of ways, so I included a sorting page. There are lots of Making Words books out there complete lessons. You can also use this template for weekly spelling words, or on a holiday to see how many word students can make from a holiday name.
The cloned lines are to show kids where they should fill in the blanks with letter tiles if you are doing a customized word family page, such as the "ight" and "ack" pages in the preview file. The single line is for when there is just one letter to fill in. The double is for 2. Drag out either one or two lines, along with the letters for the word family. Group the lines and the letter tiles and then clone them as many times as you need them for that page.
Let me know if you have any more questions!
Thanks,
Cathy
December 9, 2012
Linda Gayles (TpT Seller)
Thanks Cathy. Didn't know if you could make year graphic editable. 81/2 x 11 is what I've been using. Hopefully, I'll get one for December ; ) for January's assembly. Thanks
Have been making my own, but figure you have a wider range of graphics.
Have been making my own, but figure you have a wider range of graphics.
December 9, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Since the file has to be pdf to protect graphics, that means the text is not editable either.
Do you need something before January?
Do you need something before January?
December 10, 2012
Linda Gayles (TpT Seller) re: Free Holiday Homework Passes
So glad I don't need to make them!
Perhaps you would design a year's worth (12months) for Student of the Month certificats. I am in charge of these and would gladly pay for you to create them.
We need: Month, year(editable) , line for student name, grade, teacher, room #, principal signature line. On line I can only find soso ones. Thanks.
Perhaps you would design a year's worth (12months) for Student of the Month certificats. I am in charge of these and would gladly pay for you to create them.
We need: Month, year(editable) , line for student name, grade, teacher, room #, principal signature line. On line I can only find soso ones. Thanks.
December 9, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Linda,
Can you give me a bit more information, such as what size you would want the certificates to be... full page? 1/2 page? I would probably have to leave the year blank to be filled in by hand, as the graphics I use need to be in a secure non-editable pdf.
Thanks,
Cathy
Can you give me a bit more information, such as what size you would want the certificates to be... full page? 1/2 page? I would probably have to leave the year blank to be filled in by hand, as the graphics I use need to be in a secure non-editable pdf.
Thanks,
Cathy
December 9, 2012
heatherng re: Grades 1-3 Common Core-Aligned Math Calendar
Hi I just bought your calendar and am having trouble. The file opens but none of the words on any page are there, just the images. I have Notebook Interactive viewer on my computer and planned to use this on a Polyvision eno board. Any ideas? Thanks!
Heather
Heather
November 27, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Heather,
I'm sorry you are having trouble with the file. I've never heard of Notebook Interactive viewer, and have no experience with Polyvision eno boards. Are you typically able to open and use Smart Notebook files on your board with all of the interactivity features intact?
I'm sorry you are having trouble with the file. I've never heard of Notebook Interactive viewer, and have no experience with Polyvision eno boards. Are you typically able to open and use Smart Notebook files on your board with all of the interactivity features intact?
November 28, 2012
anking
I was looking at your calendar math activities for grades 4-5. I have the first four sets and see sets five and six - is six the last set that you have created? Thanks!
November 25, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi anking,
First of all, thank-you so much for your support! Eventually, there will be 8 sets of Day Files. The last two sets aren't quite ready to be posted yet. Set 7 has an "Under the Sea" theme, and Set 8 has a camping theme. I'm hoping to finish them over Christmas break. Check back, or follow me to be notified when they are posted.
Thanks!
Cathy
First of all, thank-you so much for your support! Eventually, there will be 8 sets of Day Files. The last two sets aren't quite ready to be posted yet. Set 7 has an "Under the Sea" theme, and Set 8 has a camping theme. I'm hoping to finish them over Christmas break. Check back, or follow me to be notified when they are posted.
Thanks!
Cathy
November 25, 2012
jprock re: Grades 1-3 Common Core-Aligned Math Calendar
I recently bought the calendar , but I am unable to open it. It says that it was damaged. Any ideas?
Thank you ,
J.P.
Thank you ,
J.P.
November 22, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi J.P.
I'm so sorry you are having trouble opening the calendar. I have no idea why it would say that the file is damaged. Which version of Smart Notebook are you using? I made the calendar with Notebook 11, but it still works with Notebook 10.
Try downloading it again. If you still get that message, let me know and I will contact TPT to see if they can help.
Thanks,
Cathy
I'm so sorry you are having trouble opening the calendar. I have no idea why it would say that the file is damaged. Which version of Smart Notebook are you using? I made the calendar with Notebook 11, but it still works with Notebook 10.
Try downloading it again. If you still get that message, let me know and I will contact TPT to see if they can help.
Thanks,
Cathy
November 22, 2012
lmgillim re: 3 Branches of Government SMARTBoard File with Printable Activities
I was unable to access the SMARTboard materials on the 3 branches of government material I purchased. Can you help me?
October 26, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi lmgillim,
I will try to help you figure out what the problem is. Which version of Smart Notebook software do you have? This file was made with Notebook 11, but it should still open with earlier versions. Exactly what happens when you try to open the SMARTBoard file?
I will try to help you figure out what the problem is. Which version of Smart Notebook software do you have? This file was made with Notebook 11, but it should still open with earlier versions. Exactly what happens when you try to open the SMARTBoard file?
October 26, 2012
sockytr re: Common Core-Aligned SMART Board Math Calendar for Grades 4-5
Will this work with a Promethean Board? I have tried to open the preview with my Activinspire software and I can't open it.
October 14, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
sockytr,
Thank-you for your interest in my math calendar file. Unfortunately, I don't think it will work on a Promethean Board. From everything I've read, you can sometimes open a Smart Notebook file with Promethean software, but the interactivity will be lost. I don't know anyone with a Promethean Board to try it out, but it's not a good sign that you can't open the preview. Sorry...I wish the different types of interactive whiteboards had more compatible software.
Thank-you for your interest in my math calendar file. Unfortunately, I don't think it will work on a Promethean Board. From everything I've read, you can sometimes open a Smart Notebook file with Promethean software, but the interactivity will be lost. I don't know anyone with a Promethean Board to try it out, but it's not a good sign that you can't open the preview. Sorry...I wish the different types of interactive whiteboards had more compatible software.
October 14, 2012
John Provasnik (TpT Seller) re: Common Core-Aligned SMART Board Math Calendar for Grades 4-5
I purchased the file September 20th. I see that there has been an update, but has that update been made after September 20th? Also, do you have a Promethean Active Studio version?
October 3, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi John,
I can't remember the exact day I updated, but it was around that date. The update did not have a change to the actual Smart Notebook calendar files. It was updated to include some optional printables to use for students to record things like prime/composite/square numbers, Today's Fraction/%/Decimal, and Big Number. If your zip file includes the printables, then you have the most updated one.
As to whether I have a Promethean version, I do not. I don't have that software, and Smart Notebook does not allow me to convert to Promethean. I've heard that if you have Promethean software, you can open Smart Notebook, but you may lose interactivity. That would not be a good thing for this file, as it is very interactive.
Thanks for your purchase!
Cathy
I can't remember the exact day I updated, but it was around that date. The update did not have a change to the actual Smart Notebook calendar files. It was updated to include some optional printables to use for students to record things like prime/composite/square numbers, Today's Fraction/%/Decimal, and Big Number. If your zip file includes the printables, then you have the most updated one.
As to whether I have a Promethean version, I do not. I don't have that software, and Smart Notebook does not allow me to convert to Promethean. I've heard that if you have Promethean software, you can open Smart Notebook, but you may lose interactivity. That would not be a good thing for this file, as it is very interactive.
Thanks for your purchase!
Cathy
October 3, 2012
vcanion re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files Set 2
I do not have Smart Notebook software on my home computer- but I do at school. I will try it there.
How many sets do you have total? I hope I can open them what a great way to start each math class! Thank you,
Vicki
How many sets do you have total? I hope I can open them what a great way to start each math class! Thank you,
Vicki
September 30, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for your interest in my math calendar. There are a total of 8 sets of Day Files, enough for 180 days of school. There is also a Core Calendar file, which gets saved every day, because we track prime, composite, and square numbers, along with the calendar date. Each Day File has 3 pages, (except for Set 1, which has 2, because it takes longer at the beginning of the year to get through calendar).
So far, I have uploaded Sets 1-6. I have some tweaking to do on the last 2 sets, but they will be up in plenty of time. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I am a firm believer in the benefits of doing math calendar. I think it is the single most powerful thing I do in math.
Thanks for your interest in my math calendar. There are a total of 8 sets of Day Files, enough for 180 days of school. There is also a Core Calendar file, which gets saved every day, because we track prime, composite, and square numbers, along with the calendar date. Each Day File has 3 pages, (except for Set 1, which has 2, because it takes longer at the beginning of the year to get through calendar).
So far, I have uploaded Sets 1-6. I have some tweaking to do on the last 2 sets, but they will be up in plenty of time. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I am a firm believer in the benefits of doing math calendar. I think it is the single most powerful thing I do in math.
September 30, 2012
swesselman re: "Me in a Bag"...Scaffolded 5-Paragraph Essay Project
Hey there! Do you have a rubric for this assignment? Thanks.
September 25, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Sorry, I do not have a rubric for this assignment. Since it is our first major writing assignment of the year, I really monitor each step of the project, and model expectations. I check each paragraph of their rough draft as they go, and they make any necessary revisions or edits, so that by the time they get to their final copy, it basically guarantees a successful finished product for everyone.
Thanks,
Cathy
Sorry, I do not have a rubric for this assignment. Since it is our first major writing assignment of the year, I really monitor each step of the project, and model expectations. I check each paragraph of their rough draft as they go, and they make any necessary revisions or edits, so that by the time they get to their final copy, it basically guarantees a successful finished product for everyone.
Thanks,
Cathy
September 26, 2012
Staci19 re: Smartboard Attendance/Apple Theme
I am sure it is still JUST me!! But I can't seem to find the select part you are talking about- what I see wont allow me to Group.... I am using a PC....
September 25, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Staci, I'm so sorry you are still having trouble. Please email me at mcgaffca@spsd.org. I will take some screen shots to try to illustrate what I mean and email them back to you. We need to get this figured out before apple season is over!
Cathy
Cathy
September 25, 2012
hackcher re: SMART Board Interactive Fraction Manipulatives
Hi -
I can't open the manipulatives that I just purchased. It says that there is something wrong with the content. Is there another way that I can get the information since I paid for it?
Thank you,
Cheryl
I can't open the manipulatives that I just purchased. It says that there is something wrong with the content. Is there another way that I can get the information since I paid for it?
Thank you,
Cheryl
September 22, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Cheryl,
I am so sorry you are having trouble opening the file. I have two questions for you. The first is, do you have the most up-to-date version of Smart Notebook installed, which is version 11? If not, that could be the problem. And second, were you able to view and manipulate the interactive shape in the preview file? Please let me know about these 2 questions and we'll go from there.
Thanks,
Cathy
I am so sorry you are having trouble opening the file. I have two questions for you. The first is, do you have the most up-to-date version of Smart Notebook installed, which is version 11? If not, that could be the problem. And second, were you able to view and manipulate the interactive shape in the preview file? Please let me know about these 2 questions and we'll go from there.
Thanks,
Cathy
September 23, 2012
vcanion re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files Set 2
My computer will not let me open the preview- it says there are problems with the contents. Do you know what this means?
I wopuld like to buy your sets for my 5th grade classroom, but I am afraid they won't open.
I wopuld like to buy your sets for my 5th grade classroom, but I am afraid they won't open.
September 22, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
I do not know what that means. I just went to my product listing and downloaded the preview and was able to open it with no problem. Do you have Smart Notebook software on your computer? I use the latest version, which is version 11, but even if you use version 10, it should still open. If you do not have Smart Notebook software, that is the problem.
I am going to ask some other sellers on the forums to try downloading the preview to see if anyone else has a problem. Please check back.
**UPDATE** I just heard back from another seller who was able to open the preview file, so it seems to be working okay. I'll be curious to hear from you as to which version of Smart Notebook you have.
Thanks,
Cathy
I am going to ask some other sellers on the forums to try downloading the preview to see if anyone else has a problem. Please check back.
**UPDATE** I just heard back from another seller who was able to open the preview file, so it seems to be working okay. I'll be curious to hear from you as to which version of Smart Notebook you have.
Thanks,
Cathy
September 23, 2012
andrea45 re: Smartboard Attendance/Soccer Theme
The grouping option is not available for me...why?!
September 13, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Do you have Smart Notebook software? Have both the ball and the name been selected? (You should see two little triangles.) If only one of the items has been selected, no grouping option will show up. Because the ball is directly behind the name, it can sometimes be tricky to grab them both. Try holding down control and dragging the mouse across both the ball and name, being careful not to grab a second ball or name. Then you should have grouping as an option. Hope that helps!
September 14, 2012
ToniLaFear re: Grades 1-3 Common Core-Aligned Math Calendar
I downloaded the calendar and am really excited to use it with my Mimio. However, the font is not working correctly for me. It looks like it might be too big on my computer to fit in the boxes. What font did you use for the original? Thank you!
September 13, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Toni,
I used Kristen ITC font, which I believe is standard on most computers. The font size ranges from 15-18 for the words and 24 for the numbers. Are you using the revised version of the file? That has a simpler first page than the original file did and has worked better for folks who had trouble with the days and months not moving smoothly. Is it just the first page that seems to have the big font or other pages too? Are you normally able to use Smart Notebook files with your Mimio Board and still maintain interactivity? I am not at all familiar with Mimio Boards or the software used to create the files, so I don't really know why that would happen.
I used Kristen ITC font, which I believe is standard on most computers. The font size ranges from 15-18 for the words and 24 for the numbers. Are you using the revised version of the file? That has a simpler first page than the original file did and has worked better for folks who had trouble with the days and months not moving smoothly. Is it just the first page that seems to have the big font or other pages too? Are you normally able to use Smart Notebook files with your Mimio Board and still maintain interactivity? I am not at all familiar with Mimio Boards or the software used to create the files, so I don't really know why that would happen.
September 13, 2012
germanyLCT re: "The Top 10 Things about Me!"
Hello, I want to start by letting you know that your SB activities are excellent and colorful. Do you have an attendance checkin in a safari theme? If not will you be will to create one?
September 9, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Thank-you so much for your kind feedback! If I had the safari graphics, I might create an attendance file, but I don't have any. I mainly get my graphics from Thistlegirl Designs, where I am a member, and have a reseller's license. She has a safari set, but it is not part of the member graphics. Scrappin' Doodles has adorable graphics, but they do not allow them to be used commercially in SMARTBoard files. So, for now I don't have plans to create a safari-themed attendance file, but who knows in the future...
September 9, 2012
Miss Yost's 2nd grade Nest (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much! where can I find your email? Id rather not post it publicly :) thanks!
September 6, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Actually, after a couple of other people had problems with the file, I uploaded a revised file that has the first page redone with less layers of graphics on the month, day, and year buttons. That seems to have solved the problem. Try downloading the revised file by going to the "My Purchases" tab. It is in a zipped file format, so you have to unzip it first, and extract the files. The new file has "rev" at the end of it. Please let me know if that works. If you still have an issue, e-mail me at mcgaffca@spsd.org
Thanks,
Cathy
Thanks,
Cathy
September 7, 2012
Jennifer Allen (TpT Seller) re: Common Core-Aligned SMART Board Math Calendar for Grades 4-5
Perhaps I'm reading it wrong, but I thought the day files would include a 1a and 1b? I only see 1a, then 2b, then 3c. Are the two different pages within these day files the options a and b? Sorry, I'm just a bit confused! Everything is so fantastic though! I can't wait to start this tomorrow!
September 4, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Jennifer,
Sorry that you're confused. I'll try to explain. Every day is either an "A" Day or a "B" Day. The odd days are "A" days, while the even days are "B" days, so its 1a, 2b, 3a, 4b, etc. "A" Days have one set of concepts, while "B" Days have a different set of concepts. The preview file explains it in more detail. Every day you do the core calendar file, followed by the number file that corresponds to what day of school it is.There are a total of 180 files if you purchase all the sets. I hope this helped! Let me know if you have further questions.
Thanks,
Cathy
Sorry that you're confused. I'll try to explain. Every day is either an "A" Day or a "B" Day. The odd days are "A" days, while the even days are "B" days, so its 1a, 2b, 3a, 4b, etc. "A" Days have one set of concepts, while "B" Days have a different set of concepts. The preview file explains it in more detail. Every day you do the core calendar file, followed by the number file that corresponds to what day of school it is.There are a total of 180 files if you purchase all the sets. I hope this helped! Let me know if you have further questions.
Thanks,
Cathy
September 4, 2012
himesjor1
Along with Kim, I also am having trouble opening the document. I have a Promethean Board with Active Inspire and there is no program that recognizes the file.
September 4, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hello himesjor1,
I don't know if this file will work with your Promethean Board. As stated in the product description, it is written in Smart Notebook. From what I've read, you can sometimes import Smart Notebook files into Active Inspire, but the interactivity may be lost. Have you been able to use other Smart Notebook files on your Promethean Board in the past?
There is something called Smart Notebook Express that you can try downloading to see if the file will work with that. Here is the link.
http://express.smarttech.com/#
Please let me know if that works.
Thanks,
Cathy
I don't know if this file will work with your Promethean Board. As stated in the product description, it is written in Smart Notebook. From what I've read, you can sometimes import Smart Notebook files into Active Inspire, but the interactivity may be lost. Have you been able to use other Smart Notebook files on your Promethean Board in the past?
There is something called Smart Notebook Express that you can try downloading to see if the file will work with that. Here is the link.
http://express.smarttech.com/#
Please let me know if that works.
Thanks,
Cathy
September 4, 2012
kimpogue
I downloaded your grades 1-3 smart calendar math and I can't get it to work. I tried for half an hour to get anything to move. It was all pages not just the first one. Please help. I have smartboard 2011.
Thanks Kim
Thanks Kim
September 3, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Kim,
I am so sorry you are having trouble with the file. I have uploaded a new zip file which contains a revised version of the calendar with the first page being less graphics heavy. Please go to the "My Purchases" tab and you will be able to download the revised file and see if it works any better for you. I have not heard from anyone who has had trouble with any of the pages, other than a couple of people with page 1. Have you tried other Smart Notebook files to make sure your board is working properly? I know the ones in our building were disconnected from the computers over the summer, and some folks had connectivity issues when they returned to school. One more question...are you able to get the file to work on just the computer, without the SMARTBoard?
Thanks for your patience while we figure this out!
Cathy
I am so sorry you are having trouble with the file. I have uploaded a new zip file which contains a revised version of the calendar with the first page being less graphics heavy. Please go to the "My Purchases" tab and you will be able to download the revised file and see if it works any better for you. I have not heard from anyone who has had trouble with any of the pages, other than a couple of people with page 1. Have you tried other Smart Notebook files to make sure your board is working properly? I know the ones in our building were disconnected from the computers over the summer, and some folks had connectivity issues when they returned to school. One more question...are you able to get the file to work on just the computer, without the SMARTBoard?
Thanks for your patience while we figure this out!
Cathy
September 3, 2012
Miss Yost's 2nd grade Nest (TpT Seller)
Hello,
I downloaded your grades 1-3 smartboard calendar and it is adorable! However the file is way to big that it slows everything down! When I drag my calendar days and numbers they usually freeze and stop working. Is there anyway that I could be sent a few slides to fix the problem?
Thanks!
I downloaded your grades 1-3 smartboard calendar and it is adorable! However the file is way to big that it slows everything down! When I drag my calendar days and numbers they usually freeze and stop working. Is there anyway that I could be sent a few slides to fix the problem?
Thanks!
September 3, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Is it just the first page that is giving you trouble? That same thing happened to a teacher at my school, and the graphics on that page looked like giant polka dots in the background, rather than tiny polka dots. It works fine on my computer...go figure. Anyway, I've redone the first page with just solid shapes for the days, months, and years, and it seems to be working fine for us now. If you give me your e-mail address, I will send a revised file to you. Please let me know if this solves your problem.
Thanks,
Cathy
Thanks,
Cathy
September 3, 2012
Staci19 re: Smartboard Attendance/Apple Theme
This is so cute-- I cant seem to get the apples and names to group after adding the kids names... I am sure it is just me- Help!!!
August 31, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Staci,
This is what I do for my PC, (but it might be different on a Mac if that's what you have.) Make sure you are in select mode, (the arrow with the thick point). First click on the outer border of the apple to select it. Then hold down "control" and then click on the apple to select it. Once both are selected and you see two little triangles, you can let go of control, click on either of the little triangles to open the drop-down menu, and choose grouping-group. Repeat for the others.
If this doesn't work for you, maybe you can let me know exactly which part you are having trouble with. We'll figure it out!
Thanks for your purchase!
Cathy
This is what I do for my PC, (but it might be different on a Mac if that's what you have.) Make sure you are in select mode, (the arrow with the thick point). First click on the outer border of the apple to select it. Then hold down "control" and then click on the apple to select it. Once both are selected and you see two little triangles, you can let go of control, click on either of the little triangles to open the drop-down menu, and choose grouping-group. Repeat for the others.
If this doesn't work for you, maybe you can let me know exactly which part you are having trouble with. We'll figure it out!
Thanks for your purchase!
Cathy
September 1, 2012
lgiglio re: Grades 1-3 Common Core-Aligned Math Calendar
What kind of software does this work with? I have a Promethian board in my room and it works with ActiveInspire software... hoping this works with it
August 26, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
It was written with Smart Notebook software. From what I've read, when Smart Notebook files are imported into ActiveInspire, you may lose the interactivity. I don't know anyone with a Promethean board, so I can't say for sure. Try downloading one of my free Smart Board files, such as the Soccer Attendance or the Tooth Tally, and see if they work. If you get a chance, let me know what you find out so I can let others know.
Thanks!
Cathy
Thanks!
Cathy
August 27, 2012
CuppyCake re: Grades 1-3 Common Core-Aligned Math Calendar
Do you a have a version with the 100's chart going up to 120 for Common Core? Am having trouble finding charts that show up to 120. Thanks in advance!
August 19, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your interest in my math calendar. At the moment, I do not have an interactive 100's chart that goes up to 120. The chart I inserted into my file is a Flash file that is part of the Smart Notebook gallery. Perhaps they will be updating the gallery to reflect the Common Core. If that happens, I will update the file. I did find a printable one. Here is the link:
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/printables/tables_charts/1nbt1-chart-120-01.htm
Thanks,
Cathy
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/printables/tables_charts/1nbt1-chart-120-01.htm
Thanks,
Cathy
August 19, 2012
Kinder123 re: SMART Board Tooth Tally
Hi,
Is this compatible to promethean planet? I download off of there and it is compatible but I didn't if this was. Thank you!
Is this compatible to promethean planet? I download off of there and it is compatible but I didn't if this was. Thank you!
August 19, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
I don't know anyone with a Promethean Board, so I don't really know the answer to your question. From what I've read, you can import Smart Notebook files into Promethean, but you may lose the interactivity. Since the Tooth Tally is a freebie, download it and see what happens! If you have a chance, let me know if it works so that I will know what to tell others when they ask.
Thanks,
Cathy
Thanks,
Cathy
August 19, 2012
Brenda Keller (TpT Seller) re: SMART Board Math Calendar Grades 4-5 Day Files Set 2
CAn this be used on a prometheon board?
August 17, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi bkeller,
Thank you for your interest in my math calendar program. I'm sorry, but I really don't know anything about Promethean boards. I have tried to find out the answer to that question on the web, but I can't seem to get a clear-cut answer. Some resources say you can, but the interactivity may be lost, which would definitely not be a good thing here, as these files are very interactive. I think there is the option within Promethean to import Notebook files. Try downloading the preview file. While the pages are only screenshots, I did put interactive page link buttons to go to the next page. See if those work with Promethean software. If that works, I can e-mail you a single interactive page to try to see if it works for you.
Cathy
Thank you for your interest in my math calendar program. I'm sorry, but I really don't know anything about Promethean boards. I have tried to find out the answer to that question on the web, but I can't seem to get a clear-cut answer. Some resources say you can, but the interactivity may be lost, which would definitely not be a good thing here, as these files are very interactive. I think there is the option within Promethean to import Notebook files. Try downloading the preview file. While the pages are only screenshots, I did put interactive page link buttons to go to the next page. See if those work with Promethean software. If that works, I can e-mail you a single interactive page to try to see if it works for you.
Cathy
August 17, 2012
Teri Dupey re: The M&M Game
I was unable to download.
August 16, 2012
Downeast Teach (TpT Seller)
Hi Teri, Were you unable to download, or unable to open the file? It is in a zipped format, so you need an application such as winzip to unzip it, since it is 3 separate files: a Smart Notebook version, PowerPoint version, and Word version. I found this link that may help you. http://www.netsquirrel.com/articles/zip.html
If you were unable to download, I would encourage you to try again. If it still doesn't work, I think we have to ask for tech help from TPT. (I'm still new at this.) Please let me know how you make out.
Thanks for your business...we'll figure this out!
Cathy
If you were unable to download, I would encourage you to try again. If it still doesn't work, I think we have to ask for tech help from TPT. (I'm still new at this.) Please let me know how you make out.
Thanks for your business...we'll figure this out!
Cathy
August 16, 2012
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This will be my 15th year teaching, but I began 33 years ago. I left the profession for 18 years to raise my children and did a variety of part-time jobs. This is my 7th year back, and I'm still on the learning curve! I currently teach 4th grade, which I think is the perfect grade for me. I love to integrate technology into my classroom with my SMARTBoard, and this year, I will be exploring best uses for iPads, as I received a grant to have 6 in my classroom. I'm hoping that curiosity keeps my brain cells young!
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