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THIS PARTNER GAME CAN BE PLAYED WITH SPELLING WORDS OR VOCABULARY WORDS. THIS IS PLAYED JUST LIKE THE REAL BATTLESHIP GAME, BUT USES WORDS FOR ...
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THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There a...
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This is the coolest little gift to make for Mother's Day! They absolutely love it! Using 3 brown lunch bags and some simple items like a rubber b...
This packet will give you everything you need to make teaching Egypt a fantastic experience! I have made museums with my students and it is just...
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Includes a template with directions for creating the passport and creating a Cultures Around the World Day. This template is designed to be prin...
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This bingo game will strengthen your students' awareness of adjectives. There are 24 different game cards and one teacher calling card. Print t...
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These Guided Reading Station Cards are great for your Grammar or Writing Station. They can be used with partners or individually for a grade. I...
102 PAGES OF FUN! AND I PLAN TO KEEP ADDING TO IT! Games, word study, hats, crafts, venn diagrams, trivia, graphing and more!
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This is always a hard subject to teach because it can be boring. So, I've been trying to create some new things to make it fun for my students! ...
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* "Coin war" card game (60)
It's played just like "war" only instead of a regular deck of cards, you'll use these!
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This packet will give you tons of ideas for setting up your own spelling station for balanced literacy. You'll also get a math activity you can ...
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22 pages of activites that will definitely make learning about Helen Keller more interactive than just reading a book to the class!
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There are actually 34 cards to print out on cardstock. You can laminate them and put magnetic tape on them. Then pull one each morning to post ...
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14 great visuals to help teach the doubles facts. There are some that have alternative posters.
Why pay "Really Good Stuff" catalog $40. Print 3 different early elementary sets on cardstock, hole punch and put a ring on them. Then flash fr...
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IF you already have my States of Matter Unit, this one is very similar. There are currently 63 pages, but I tend to keep adding and already have...
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This mini unit for Lincoln is designed to offer a more thorough understanding of Abraham Lincoln's life beyond " he lived in a log cabin and was ...
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This packet has a 16 page (half pages - print back to back) printable biography booklet that is very detailed. This is not a coloring book. The ...
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Finding labs that are simple enough to execute in one lesson period is difficult and finding lab sheets that are simple enough for K-3 students t...
I got tired of not having things with substance that would push my students to talk and think past the watered down points they have to know. The...
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FEEDBACK
sawillets
Awesome product! The kids and moms loved it!!
May 17, 2013
emilynkyle
Great resource!
May 16, 2013
w3012303
These were great, thank you!
May 15, 2013
kellyarogers
I love the hands on activities. My students thoroughly enjoyed the unit. I enjoyed having the kids do experiments instead of just talking about the different states. Very interactive!
May 15, 2013
danademarco21
great way to review vocab!
May 13, 2013
ladybugronda
This was FANTASTIC! The students really enjoyed putting it together and I bought most of the items (that I didn't already have) at the dollar store. I will definitely be doing this project again. Thanks!
May 13, 2013
kwines
Fun way to practice spelling!
May 12, 2013
kspoe
Can't wait to use!
May 9, 2013
ladybug1086
Great!
May 9, 2013
jama923
We made these today and the kids loved it! It is so cute! Thanks so much! :)
May 9, 2013
jnelsonbwdsb
My kids love these!!!
May 8, 2013
clgonzalez
Loved it last year! Can't wait to do it again this week.
May 8, 2013
garrecs
Super cute!
May 7, 2013
sssinger
Thanks!
May 7, 2013
kristendkempf
Love it!
May 6, 2013
stmiranda84
Awesome!
May 6, 2013
stephanyaug
Great unit! So many fun ways to learn about the 3 states of matter
May 5, 2013
hilarym99
Love it!
May 4, 2013
donnalyn
Great resources for our World Tour Week. Thanks!
May 3, 2013
singan01
Thanks.
May 3, 2013
blanchr78
Great unit. I did leave a question, but I have fixed it by opening on adobe instead of preview on a mac you will bypass any printing problems... In case any one else asks you in the future. Thanks for having such a wonder unit it is helping with our hands on approach to science.
May 2, 2013
sharonrenee79
Wow! Great condition! Thank you so much!
May 2, 2013
fayebreiten
Fun and different way to review money!
April 30, 2013
hlcliff
Thank you! Used it...Love it! So useful!
April 29, 2013
amarmiller
This is so cute-- I can't wait to use it!
April 29, 2013
Jenshoff44
This was perfect for our World's Fair day. The kids felt so grown up with their passports!
April 28, 2013
thinch
Awesome.
April 28, 2013
hrworking
great experiments that use everyday items you have on hand
April 28, 2013
mrstaz68
Thanks!
April 27, 2013
sjs79
Great game thanks
April 27, 2013
tamaraconklin
very impressed! Can't wait to use it next year.
April 25, 2013
kdex
The final page, A Day as Helen Keller--Trying to Communicate, has several errors. In my opinion, it cannot be used.
April 25, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
THANKS kdex - I can't believe no one else has noticed ... the words were a mess. My laptop cursor jumps around sometimes and I didn't catch it. I appreciate you sending me a message. I just corrected it and put the update on for folks to download again.
April 25, 2013 
epaolella
thanks!
April 23, 2013
bbmom3
Thank you!
April 23, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
You're welcome - it takes a time or two for them to get the hang of it, but they quickly become addicted!
April 24, 2013
Vweidle
Thanks
April 22, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
You're welcome - I'm going to be adding to this unit this summer so you'll get an email to download the update for free.
April 24, 2013
Vweidle
Amazing!!!!
April 22, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
THANK YOU THANK YOU! Let me know if you have ideas or suggestions for things to add!
April 24, 2013
danamd
Interesting.
April 22, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Interesting good I hope ... I have one for Ancient China too that is more for interactive note taking with some fun craft projects to do, but it's not a museum set up.
April 24, 2013
SunnyTree
Fantastic packet! Very comprehensive with lots of great activities!
April 22, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
I have a few other famous American units in my store and I also have them packed in one bundle for sale at a discount if you're interested. If you buy the bundle linked below before Mother's Day, email me at stmcmillian@yahoo.com and I'll send you my Mother's Day Emergency Kit Craft ($4.75 value) for free. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/5-FAMOUS-AMERICANS-UNIT-BUNDLE-Lincoln-M-L-King-Anthony-Robinson-Keller
April 24, 2013
Lots2learn1
Useful easy to read lab sheets
April 21, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Thanks!! I'm slowly getting my units into my store ... Ideas in pieces that I've had for years, but just never had time to bundle. Here is a link for one for teaching weather that is similar to the states of matter unit.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WHATS-THE-WEATHER-A-UNIT-POURING-WITH-FUN
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WHATS-THE-WEATHER-A-UNIT-POURING-WITH-FUN
April 24, 2013
kfiers
This was a great addition as we prepare for the (dreaded) state tests! I know it will be helpful in the future as well. Thanks for sharing!
April 21, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
So glad - I'm going to be adding to this unit this summer so ýou'll get an update so you can download the revision for free. So many ideas in my head and no time to add them!
April 24, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your purchase! If you are interested in other units like this, I have one for weather. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WHATS-THE-WEATHER-A-UNIT-POURING-WITH-FUN
I'm working on one for life cycles and habitats right now. I also have ones for ancient Egypt and ancient China in my store.
I'm working on one for life cycles and habitats right now. I also have ones for ancient Egypt and ancient China in my store.
April 24, 2013
beez1227
love it. Thank you
April 21, 2013
beez1227
love it. Thank you
April 21, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Kari Marino (TpT Seller) re: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: Famous American Mini Unit
Oops...1865...not 1818.
ETA..Yes, just the 1965 to 1865.
ETA..Yes, just the 1965 to 1865.
May 16, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
I only found the 1965 should have been 1865.
The 1909 is the date of the memorial and he was born in 1809 and his mother died in 1818. Those are correct in the booklet.
The 1909 is the date of the memorial and he was born in 1809 and his mother died in 1818. Those are correct in the booklet.
May 16, 2013
Kari Marino (TpT Seller) re: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: Famous American Mini Unit
The dates in the book are incorrect...it says he was born in 1912 and died in 1965 instead of 1812 and 1865. :(
May 16, 2013
blanchr78 re: STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
I am having problems printing the student sheets. They are coming up in what looks like japenese hieroglyphics.... any ideas how to resolve this... I am using a mac and it is opening with preview and it looks fine but printing is just not working.
May 2, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for the email about how to solve this! I will make a note so I know what to tell them if someone else has this problem.
May 2, 2013
harleyhottie re: Celebrate Read Across America and Have a SeusSilly Week!
PS I guess I was interested in specifics to see if it would fit for my reading groups! Peace
February 5, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
I added description a few minutes ago - Hope that helps. Have a great week.
February 6, 2013
harleyhottie re: Celebrate Read Across America and Have a SeusSilly Week!
HI! What types of activities are in your Seuss celebration? It is hard to see with the thumbnail.
Thanks:)
Thanks:)
February 5, 2013
harleyhottie
HI It's me again! It seems like I can't access your mother's day emergency kit! Do you not have it up yet? I wanted to check that out too! Looking forward to the Seuss bundle :) I just love Seuss:)
February 3, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Here is the link for the Dr. Seuss Pack ... the 2 word sort sets are included in there as well. Thanks for your patience. I also unhid the Mother's day kit - it's not cutsy in looks on here, but it is hilarious when they put it together. MOMs absolutely love it because it's funny and points out what being a mom is about. I get tons of emails the following Monday of Moms that thought it was the coolest thing they every got. Makes you smile.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/DR-SEUSS-A-BIRTHDAY-CELEBRATION-THAT-COULD-LAST-A-WEEK
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/DR-SEUSS-A-BIRTHDAY-CELEBRATION-THAT-COULD-LAST-A-WEEK
February 3, 2013
harleyhottie re: Text Features and Paragraph Writing Lesson Sheets
God Morning! I am a new follower:) and I love your creativity! I was wondering if you have a bundle for the Dr. Seuss games? Also, can you fix your titles before I buy: Dr. Suess is spelled Seuss! Thanks!
February 3, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Thank you thank you thank you for pointing that out to me! No one has said a word - and I've sold a lot of those 2 games. I can't believe no one sent me a message. I fixed them both. I am putting them both in a Dr. Seuss Fun pack for celebrating Dr. Seuss Day. I hope to have it finished tonight. I need to tweak a few things. If you want to wait and purchace the pack, you'd get a whole lot more. I will send you a message with the link as soon as I post it. Thanks so much, Samantha
Thank you thank you thank you for pointing that out to me! No one has said a word - and I've sold a lot of those 2 games. I can't believe no one sent me a message. I fixed them both. I am putting them both in a Dr. Seuss Fun pack for celebrating Dr. Seuss Day. I hope to have it finished tonight. I need to tweak a few things. If you want to wait and purchace the pack, you'd get a whole lot more. I will send you a message with the link as soon as I post it. Thanks so much, Samantha
February 3, 2013
jkfuller98 re: HUGE LOT OF 36 NATE THE GREAT BOOK SETS FOR 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade
Can you give me exact numbers of each book? Very interested!
January 21, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
16 - Case of the Fleeing Fang
6 - Nate the Great and the Big Sniff
5 - Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail
3 - Nate the Great and the Phony Clue
6 - Nate the Great and the Stolen Base
6 - Nate the Great and the Big Sniff
5 - Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail
3 - Nate the Great and the Phony Clue
6 - Nate the Great and the Stolen Base
January 21, 2013
Gail Klein Stobie (TpT Seller)
I just purchased State of Matters. I cannot print pages 23-24. Any suggestions?
January 16, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
I haven't had anyone else with this problem ... I have just printed it and it printed fine so try downloading it again to your computer and then printing just those 2 pages. If that doesn't work - send me an email to stmcmillian@yahoo.com and I will email you the PDF through your email and see if that works.
January 16, 2013
mindee62
Thank you so much... That would be great. My email is mindee62@verizon.net
Mindee
Mindee
January 11, 2013
mindee62 re: Bingo With Adjectives
Hi - I love your work. Thanks for making it available. I'm a Spanish teacher and I try not to have my kids see any English in the class so it's total immersion. I was wondering if it's possible to have this unit without words on it? Thanks, Mindee
January 4, 2013
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
I am looking for the original file - sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet. This is one of my older listings and I've been through a few computer changes over the years. I think I know where it is though. As soon as I locate it, I can just remove the words and list it for you or I you would be willing to hit Google + and pinterest on a couple of my items, I'll just email the game to you for free. What's your email? Samantha
January 11, 2013
EBrurud
Samantha! Thank you.
My email address is ebrurud@yahoo.com.
Erin
My email address is ebrurud@yahoo.com.
Erin
December 17, 2012
EBrurud
Hello!
I recently downloaded the Kicking up Verbs adjectives and adverbs folder game. I misplaced the sorting assessment page, and I was wondering if there is a way I can get a copy of it. I can't find this game on your tpt store anymore.
Thanks,
Erin Brurud
I recently downloaded the Kicking up Verbs adjectives and adverbs folder game. I misplaced the sorting assessment page, and I was wondering if there is a way I can get a copy of it. I can't find this game on your tpt store anymore.
Thanks,
Erin Brurud
December 14, 2012
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Sure - What is your email and I'll will send you a copy.
Samantha
Samantha
December 14, 2012
Soni Krasky (TpT Seller) re: Huge Lot #1 of Math Manipulatives for the Elementary Classroom
How quickly can you ship this?
November 5, 2012
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
It can go out tomorrow (Tuesday) by priority mail. If it is purchased after 4 pm on Tuesday, then it will still be put in the post office drop box and they'll will process it Wednesday morning.
November 5, 2012
Common Core Connection (TpT Seller) re: GO FISH SIGHT WORD CARDS
Hi, I enjoyed your product. I was able to confidently give it a perfect rating. Thanks for sharing!
I just listed a new type of Sight Word PowerPoint for Kindergarten and First Grade. It is listed under First 50 Sight Words PowerPoint. It includes the words in isolation and within the context of sentences with picture support. I wondered if you might consider taking a look at the free 4 slide preview to see if it might be something you could use. Thanks! Anne Gardner
I just listed a new type of Sight Word PowerPoint for Kindergarten and First Grade. It is listed under First 50 Sight Words PowerPoint. It includes the words in isolation and within the context of sentences with picture support. I wondered if you might consider taking a look at the free 4 slide preview to see if it might be something you could use. Thanks! Anne Gardner
October 19, 2012
Keepcalmandteachon (TpT Seller) re: Sets of Bones, Fancy Nancy, and Arthur - 15 copies for 1st grade reading groups
Hello,
I am just starting out to sell and was wondering if you had any luck selling your book sets. I am teaching a different grade now and wanted to get rid of some book sets and purchase some new ones from sellers like yourself. I just didn't know if it was worth the time of putting them on here etc. Thanks so much. Carla Puckett
I am just starting out to sell and was wondering if you had any luck selling your book sets. I am teaching a different grade now and wanted to get rid of some book sets and purchase some new ones from sellers like yourself. I just didn't know if it was worth the time of putting them on here etc. Thanks so much. Carla Puckett
October 6, 2012
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Hey Carla - It's very worth it. I've sold quite a lot on here. Just plan to be reasonable. I try group books in larger lots because then teachers are only paying shipping once. Ship them media mail and it will cost between 3.00 and 5.50 for most any box of books. I shipped an enormous one with 83 paperbacks and it was about 7.80. Individual teacher resource books can ship for about 2.00 - 3.00 ... Keep in mind that used chapter books sell for about 50 cents at yardsales. Many of my sets are still brand new so I try to price them at between $1 and $2 each if they are new or like new and and .50 to $1.50 each if they are used ... Good luck!
October 6, 2012
whimsygal re: HUGE 46 BOOK LOT FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADE - 6 BOOK SETS FOR READING GROUPS
Hi there,
Noticed this grand listing of book sets and am wondering if you ship to Canada?
Thanks bunches! :)
Noticed this grand listing of book sets and am wondering if you ship to Canada?
Thanks bunches! :)
September 2, 2012
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Because of the weight and size, it would be way to expensive so I only do U.S. shipping.
September 2, 2012
Michalinka27 re: WORLD PASSPORT: CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD - Trip Ticket
Hi, Contessa! I love all of your materials, and I am especially inspired by your World Passport: Cultures Around the World class project and template! I am considering doing a project in my own classroom that would require a similar template; however, because I teach secondary Spanish, I would need to make a few changes to your existing template download. Do you by chance offer a customizable download (even a .doc would suffice!) that teachers can edit to fit their own needs? ¡MuchÃsimas gracias! :)
(My apologies if you receive this message twice. The Internet had some sort of error during the submission process, so I'm not sure if my first attempt went through to you.)
(My apologies if you receive this message twice. The Internet had some sort of error during the submission process, so I'm not sure if my first attempt went through to you.)
June 15, 2012
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Email me at stmcmillian@yahoo.com so I can get some more details.
June 15, 2012
missyl1217 re: A MOTHER'S DAY EMERGENCY KIT - CRAFT PROJECT
Have you posted the father's day activity, yet? If not, could this activity be used for father's day, or is it mother's day specific?
May 18, 2012
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
I have not posted a Father's Day activity yet - still working finalizing it. This emergency kit is really mother specific so I wouldn't suggest using it for Father's Day. If you are following me - you'll get an email when I upload the Father's Day stuff. Sorry for the delay. I've been so busy. Please forgive me.
May 19, 2012
stacynorman re: A MOTHER'S DAY EMERGENCY KIT - CRAFT PROJECT
This isn't a question, rather page 5 has a typing mistake. The page for the zip lock bag and band-aid says well at least until leaks. The word "it" needs to be inserted between until and leaks. I just made my own page.
May 15, 2012
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for letting me know - I discovered it right after I posted it and then put out an update. You should have gotten an email a while back saying that an update had been posted because there are a few other errors on the original as well. So be sure to download the update for next year! And I'm really sorry about that. You should be able to do that in your folder of purchased items - there is no charge. Thanks again! I hope you liked the project. I'm working on some things for Father's Day.
May 15, 2012
sukifirst re: Literacy Station Activity Cards for Grammar or Writing - Set 1
How many pages are in this packet?
Thanks,
Suzanne
Thanks,
Suzanne
October 30, 2011
Teacher on a Mission (TpT Seller) re: IDEAS - WORDS STUDY - WORDS THEIR WAY - SPELLING GAMES IN THE CLASS
Do you have other materials that use the Words Their Way texts?
September 29, 2011
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
Sorry I didn't respond sooner - this new format has kept me hunting for things and it sends me an email that I have a question, but it's hard to find the question when you log in. I have more materials - I'll try to get them converted to PDF and listed within the next couple weeks. Perhaps you could save me to favorites so you can see when I post them.
November 1, 2011
stotty re: GO FISH SIGHT WORD CARDS
How many words are included?
August 29, 2011
Elementary Contessa (TpT Seller)
There are 36 words, but I'm happy to make more for you.
August 31, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
23 YEARS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, Elementary Education, Computer Education, Intern Coordinator, Grant Writer, Mentor Teacher, Workshop Facilitator, Lead Teacher. Teaching Kindergarten through 5th graders and loving it! You can get more ideas by joining me on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/srttech/
MY TEACHING STYLE
Every child in my class is “gifted” and every child in the room has “special needs”. When you understand that, you understand me. I am the coach who raises the bar before every run and catches them just enough to break their fall, until they land standing. I teach hands on ... Always get your hands dirty and have fun!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Teacher of the Year,$2,000 ING Grant, Target Grant, Edy's Ice Cream $2500 award, 23 DonorsChoose.org grants funded, Teacher as Leader, Math Lead, Technology Lead, PTA VP of Fundraising.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
BS IN EDUCATION ASSOCIATE IN TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I have 2 sons and a wonderful husband. We love to camp, fish, garden, and cook. We're very lucky to have a home in the woods on 21 acres where I can enjoy the simple things when not at work. We have a large garden in the summer that the family all works in. My children are big vegetable eaters and love to help me with canning. We hunt deer from our property and make jerky and BBQ. My students get first hand examples of antlers, fur and bones for tools when we dig into our Native American Unit. We have about 18 chickens and my youngest son sells the eggs as a little business. We enjoy campfires at night and mornings rocking on the porch in the spring.
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