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FILE UPDATED: 11/23/12 NO ERRORS, JUST BETTER GRAPHICS AND MORE COLOR! FEEL FREE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FILE AGAIN! Each File Focuses on One Concept an...
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Multiplicative Identity Property of One This center game is designed to be printed, cut apart for your classroom and laminated if desired. It is ...
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Leprechaun Pudding Directions for the Teacher and Science Observation Sheet for the Students! Cute, Quick, Fun and it's your FREE! Thanks, Fern...
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FREE! VALENTINES THEME! Nine Times Tables Center Game This Center Games has... * 11 PAGES of a printable center game including a variety of diff...
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COMMON CORE STANDARD 2.OA.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies FREE! JANUARY SNOW THEME! Addition Plus One Concept Cente...
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FREE! VALENTINES THEME! Subtraction Less One {Minus 1} Center Game This Center Games has... * Two Different Themes & 20 PAGES of a printable...
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Freebie! Fern Smith's Gator Beach Themed BLANK Book Bin Labels for Your Classroom Library! Use them for name tags, desk tags, center rotation cha...
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Freebie! Fern Smith's Gator Beach Themed Labels for Your Classroom Library's Book Baskets! Pre-printed book basket labels "Nancy Drew" "Frog and...
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This GO DARTH! Go Fish Card Game focuses on Equivalent Fractions! COMMON CORE STANDARD 3.NF.3a ~ Describe equivalent fractions 3.NF.3b ~ Recogniz...
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This GO PRINCESS! Go Fish Card Game focuses on Equivalent Fractions! COMMON CORE STANDARDS 3.NF.3a ~ Describe equivalent fractions 3.NF.3b ~ R...
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This GO YODA! Go Fish Card Game focuses on some Harder Equivalent Fractions! COMMON CORE STANDARD 3.NF.3a ~ Describe equivalent fractions 3.NF.3b...
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My kids loved BC, Bear in a Chair, that reports back to Santa their behavior! Here is a journal page that the boys and girls can use daily to wr...
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ninkri re: FREE Center Game ~ Multiplication One (1) Times Tables ~ 52 Pages!
Hello!
I´m Ninna from Sweden. My husband is just now i Chicago and will be for another week. I would really love to get your favourite folder...to keep work for the children to use..like a folder with one of your games in....to store in a bookshelf or somewhere else..=)
Do you buy your folders in KMARt or Wallmart or somewhere else......get me anything=). We can´t buy those great folders here in Sweden...

Love your work!!!

//Ninna
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Thank you so much, I keep each individual one in a Zip Loc baggie. I include the pictures and directions in all my products. Look for the PDF file that is called FernSmithDirectionsForMakingVariousCenterGames
all one word! :)
Then when we're done with that one skill, doubles in addition for example, I put them all into the file cabinet under the title of the skill. The Zip Locs fit nicely into the file cabinet. If you contact me at FernleySmith@yahoo.com I will be happy to send you the file and my pictures again.
Thank you so much!
Fern
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Aspire to Inspire
Aspire to Inspire  (TpT Seller)
Hi, Fern--

Could I please be added to your Pinteresting Teachers collaborative board on Pinterest?

Thanks very much!
Kristen
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Hello Kristen,
I will be happy to, if you send me your email address you use for Pinterest to FernleySmith@yahoo.com I will send you the invites.
Thanks,
Fern
May 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Jordana Sklar  (TpT Seller) re: The -ight Family Packet ~ PowerPoint, Center Game & Spelling Bundle!
I just bought your -ight packet and can find the powerpoint.
Jordi
April 21, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Hello Jordana,
I just downloaded the product from the TPT site to make sure. The file is a zipped up file, so you will need to use your Window's feature "extract the files" to open them all up correctly.
The PowerPoint is called Phonics.ight.Family.PP and the other two items are there also.
Please let me know if you need more assistance,
Fern
April 21, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Zoom Zoom Classroom  (TpT Seller)
Hi Fern!

I was wondering if you had an email address that I could contact you with. Thank you.
April 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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FernleySmith@yahoo.com
April 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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lnale re: Place Value Race Game Three Little Pigs Theme By Fern Smith
I purchased the Valentine Day Three Little Pigs place value game, but I can't find the hundreds or thousands game pages. I only have the tens and my students need more of a challenge. It shows on the example, but I can't locate the worksheet.

Thank you,
Linda Nale
April 9, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Hello Linda,
TPT records show where you bought "Valentine's Day - Math and Literacy Lessons" on January 30, 2013.
There is no record of your purchase of "Place Value Race Game Three Little Pigs Theme By Fern Smith" at TPT.
The link to your purchase is
HTML Link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Math-and-Literacy-Lessons-FS
and the description of the six games includes number three...
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#3. The Three Little Pigs Valentine's Day Place Value Race
19 pages in color and black and white for inexpensive classroom printing.
Common Core Standards For Place Value
1.NBT.2 ~ 1.NTB.3
2.NBT.1 ~ 2.NBT.3 and 2.NBT.4
3.NBT.2
TENS VERSION of the Adorable Big Bad Wolf & the Three Little Pigs Themed Game!
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The entire Place Value Race Game Three Little Pigs Theme By Fern Smith is available at
HTML Link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Place-Value-Race-Game-Three-Little-Pigs-Theme-By-Fern-Smith if you would like it.
Thank you,
Fern Smith
April 9, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Teachingisagift
Teachingisagift  (TpT Seller) re: TEST PREP for Groundhog's Day - Addition Word Problems with STEAL and SLIDE!
Fern,
I am holding a linky party just for TEST PREP materials on my blog at http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca/2013/04/test-prep-linky-party.html. I would love it if you would accept my invitation to link up! You can link up a blog post or a direct link from your product! Link up as many of your posts/products as you would like. I see you have lots of variety!
Sidney
Teachingisagift
April 6, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
I would love to, thanks for the invite. I am on my phone right now, but will link up tonight! Fern
April 6, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Shelly's Classroom Secrets
Fern,
Could you add me to your pinterest coll. boards? I saw them on a thread on the forum but it was old and I thought you might never see my response on that board.
Shelly
http://pinterest.com/tsbafc/
March 23, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Done! I was having trouble at first with the new Pinterest and sent you a FB friend request! :) But you are in now!
March 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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22Sherry22 re: Time For Fun Math Centers By Fern Smith
I just bought Time For Fun Math Centers and Time and Money- Math and Literacy Lessons Bundle. I am unable to open it. It says I need WinZip. Is there any way I can get my money back? I do not want to pay for WinZip and didn't realize I needed it when I bought it.
shughes@hscud5.org
Thanks
March 22, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Hi Sherry, right click on the file folder and unzip is a feature on all modern computers. Or open the file and at the top left hand side, extract will be one of the options. You do not need to purchase any additional software. TPT also has an excellent tutorial for this. Fern
March 22, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Enrichment with Class
Enrichment with Class  (TpT Seller)
Hi Fern!
I love your TpT Store! I was wondering if I could be added to any of the collaborative Pinterest boards you have? My URL is http://pinterest.com/lmcd63/

I'm also your newest follower, and welcome feedback/suggestions from dynamic TpTers like you to improve my s-l-o-w-l-y growing store/products! :) I'm a Gifted teacher/consultant, & specialize in Gifted/Enrichment products & programs.
Thanks so much!
Lisa

Want a fresh approach to differentiation? http://challengelabenrichment.blogspot.com/
March 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
I added you to my personal boards. I started in 2009 and sold two items that entire year! Keep pinning, marketing and making new products, good luck!
Fern
March 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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teacher312 re: Telling Time Center Game - Groundhog Day Party Time!
Do they actually have to look at the clock and tell the time?
January 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Yes, for the game they have student cards with an analog clock that they have to match up to the card with the digital 2:55 AM. Then they have to match it up to the sleeping work mat or party work mat to take it to the next problem solving step.
The worksheet has analog clocks and they have to write 3:45, then AM or PM with circling Party or Sleeping. If you download the preview you can see the different items. Thank you, Fern
January 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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acarnevale re: Common Core Aligned Bundled Multiplication Center Games Seven to Twelve
As interesting as this sounds, the preview doesn't show what the games look like, so I can't tell whether or not they're something I'd want to use in my classroom. Please consider changing the preview to include what the games look like. Thanks.
January 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
That's a very good point. In this bundle have a link to each product that has a preview, but that would be a little time consuming. Tonight I will put them all into one product download to make it easier for future customers and send you a new message. Thank you for giving me such a great idea to make my product descriptions better.
Sincerely,
Fern Smith
January 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs  (TpT Seller) re: Money Fun Math Centers - Perfect for Presidents' Day By Fern Smith
I just noticed this unit of yours made the front page with my lil coin graphics!!! CONGRATS!!! :D
December 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Thank you, I love your stuff! I didn't know I made the front page!
Thanks,
~Fern
December 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Jennifer Kelsey  (TpT Seller) re: Two Bundled Common Core Center Games - Multiply By Four and Divide By Four
The title said multiply and divide by four. This was all by 3.
December 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Jennifer, I just checked it and you are exactly right. I will correct this problem and you will get a notice from TPT that the item has been corrected so that you may download it again. Please share the "Threes" with someone if you are unable to use it. Also, my email is FernleySmith@yahoo.com if you don't get the TPT notice to download it again. I'm very sorry for this confusion.
Sincerely,
Fern Smith
December 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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DRindo
Fern, do you have any games for Doubles +2? I love all the other games I've bought! Thanks!
November 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Thank you very much for your purchases! When I taught 2nd in Texas, we didn't have that concept. Now I teach 3rd and it is all about Multiply and Divide...so I Googled Doubles +2 and I will be happy to make a center. Thank you for the idea, if you will email me at FernleySmith@yahoo.com with your email address, I will be happy to send it to you for free since you gave me the suggestion!
Sincerely, Fern
November 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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stanleya re: Eight Christmas Subtraction Center Games
Never mind! Just hunted through your store again and found them! In my cart now. :-)
November 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Thank you so much for your purchases!
~Fern
November 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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sharonjacob re: Math Center Game ~ Addition ~ Facts with Zero Concept! {Easter Cover!}
Are math facts other than zero included are just zero?
November 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Yes, there are 6 different themes, all in color and again in black and white, for 12 total that all reinforce the +0 concept. The pictures show the samples and if you download the preview it has a sample game for you to see and use. If you are looking for a mixed addition review I have a Christmas one
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nine-Christmas-Addition-Center-Games and a few different bundled ones...
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fern-Smiths-Bundled-Eight-Addition-Center-Games-For-Common-Core-Standards
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Seventeen-Interchangeable-Halloween-Addition-and-Subtraction-Center-Games
Thanks, Fern
November 17, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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ruthann60 re: Thanksgiving Addition Fast Eights Center Game for Common Core
Can't down load this it is asking for a conversion????????
November 9, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
It is a PDF file. Do you have Adobe? It is free, here is TPT's advice on Downloading a PDF... {I hope this helps} ~Fern

You just need to update your Adobe Reader:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/

If you are on a Mac, do not open with Preview. It will not work. Download the most updated version of Adobe Reader and open the PDF with it (and not Preview). To 'open with' adobe reader on a mac, highlight the product pdf icon with one click, go to 'file' at the top of the screen, choose 'open with' then select 'adobe' and you'll be all set.
November 9, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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lisajohnpenn re: Multiplication Doubles Concept PowerPoint and Center Game For Common Core
The games are printing out in black and white. Do I need to do something on my end to correct this, or is this how they were intended?
October 28, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
A couple of things comes to mind. I went to another computer to test your product and not just on the computer I make it on. I downloaded the file and it is fine.....So, first question, no, you do not need any other software on your end as long as your computer is pretty current and has a way unzip and Adobe....The file is ZIPPED closed to make it download faster, so I would try these steps in order...
1. Unzip the folder first.
2. The center game should now open up in Adobe Reader, you may have to update your Adobe for ALL PDF files, not just mine.
3. Pages 1 to 26 and 51 all ALL IN COLOR, and should print in color. Pages 27 to 50 & 52 are in black and white to save you money on color ink.
4. If you are printing 1 to 26, check your printer settings to make sure the box "Print Grayscale" or "Print in Draft Mode" have not been selected by mistake.
5. Make sure your color ink cartridge is unclogged, full or not empty. Your black ink will still print everything, but you might need a fresh color ink cartridge.
I hope this helps,
Fern Smith
October 28, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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BrendaPolvadore re: Thirteen Halloween Multiplication Center Games
Hi! Can you tell me which of your products deal with 2 digit divisors? I am looking specifically for those products. Thanks,
Brenda
September 7, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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I have none at this time.
~Fern
September 7, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Vesna
Hello! I am trying to download the Dr. Seuss Background papers, but I can not find where I can do it. Even in TPT I can not find a link. Can you help me out, please?! We are having this theme for the school year. Thank you, Vesna.
August 24, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
I have never used Dr. Seuss for a product. I know many people had to take their items off of TPT becaused the Seuss heirs own the copyright and told TPT to have them removed. Good luck, Fern
August 24, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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teacher62 re: Elementary Work Folders / Daily Folders Covers ~ Owl Theme ~ 180 Pages!
Hi are these editable? Can I change the titles to spanish titles?
August 18, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Because we have to buy the clip art we are not allowed to sell the final product as an editable document due to the clip art copyright.
If you email me FernleySmith@yahoo.com with all the folder names you would like typed in SPANISH so that I spell them correctly, I will make them and put them up for sale for everyone on TPT!
I look forward to hearing from you,
Fern
August 18, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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mbessing re: Go Monkeys Go! All Twelve Go Fish Division Center Games!
I am looking for monkey pirates.Do you have anything else with monkey pirates 4th grade math?
August 5, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
I have Go Pirates! Multiplication & Division Go Fish The Not So Tricky Ones 3 4 9 & 11 = http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Go-Pirates-Multiplication-Division-Go-Fish-The-Not-So-Tricky-Ones-3-4-9-11
and Go Pirates! Multiplication Go Fish Game ~ The Not So Tricky Ones, 3, 4, 9 & 11 = http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Go-Pirates-Multiplication-Go-Fish-Game-The-Not-So-Tricky-Ones-3-4-9-11
and Go Pirates! Division Go Fish Game ~ The Not So Tricky Ones, 3, 4, 9 & 11 = http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Go-Pirates-Division-Go-Fish-Game-The-Not-So-Tricky-Ones-3-4-9-11
Which can be purchased alone from Go Monkeys Go! All Twelve Go Fish Division Center Games!
Thank you, Fern
August 5, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Patricia Wilson  (TpT Seller) re: Vocabulary Word Wall for the ENTIRE 3rd Grade Treasures Reading Series
Do you have any other Treasure resources?

Patti
August 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Sorry No, I made this to use, but then was asked to be a 3rd grade Math and Science teacher only for the new teaming concept!
August 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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reinasm re: FREE Fern Smith's Gator Beach Labels for Your Library's Book Baskets!
Hi Fern! Thanks so much for the free gator classroom labels! Our school mascot is a gator, so I am so excited to use these.

How do I go about converting them to Word without paying the 20 dollars to convert Adobe docs to Word? I'm new at this.

Thanks,
Ashlie
July 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Hi, I will not become a Word document. the product you are talking about is a COPYRIGHTED PDF file, that is only available to print. I have had to pay for the graphics and pay two additional fee to the graphic company to post the PDF file on TPT. I have also had to agree with their Term of Use stating that our TPT customers can't download the graphic off of the document. I'm so glad you like it.
Thank you so much, Fern
July 26, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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ttariska re: The -op Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests
Hmm, there is no way to reply/have a conversation here, is there... (re your Word Family Freebies) - I thought I was already following you, but no, so I'm glad I checked! :) I cannot tell you how giddy you made me by saying you were going to work on an entire year's worth of word families - I was sooo happy just to have 10 weeks' worth! You are amazing, thank you SO MUCH for these and your continuing efforts on behalf of other teachers. :) - Tracey
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samsid03 re: FREE "Go Princess!" Equivalent Fractions Go Fish Card Game
I am having trouble downloading? Any suggestions? When I click download now it just takes me to the home page?! :(
May 2, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
It sounds like you may need to log out and then log in. When you are not logged in, everything will take you to the home page. Also, I find on my computer when I've been logged in a week or longer, it redirects me to the home page. My email is FernleySmith@Yahoo.com if you would like to email me, I will send it directly to you.
Thank you so much for looking at my products,
Fern
May 4, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

Rockin Resources
Rockin Resources  (TpT Seller)
Hi Fern!
Thank you for your submission to the booklet. I hope it will be productive for all of us! I am now following you. Will you do the same?

http://mrsosrockinresources.blogspot.com/
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-O

Thanks!
Pam
April 6, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Done! Both your blog and your TPT! Thanks for the hard work with the booklet.
~Fern
April 6, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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briennaparkermom re: The -ight Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests
FREE The -ight Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests, I love this so much. What other word families packets do you have? feel free to email me @ briennaparker@hotmail.com with the links if possible, thanks looking forward to it
March 20, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
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Hi Briennaparkermom,
Here are the links you are requesting. By the end of the summer I hope to have all 37 major word families done. If you would like to follow me, go to my TPT store, <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fern-Smiths-Classroom-Ideas">Fern Smith’s Classroom Ideas! TPT Store</a> and FOLLOW ME. You will get an email from TPT every time I have a new product.
I would love it if you would leave me 4.0 star feedback for the ones you like!
Thanks,
~Fern

<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-The-ock-Family-Spelling-Word-Work-Lists-Tests">FREE The -ock Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-The-et-Family-Spelling-Word-Work-Lists-Tests">FREE The -et Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-The-ill-Family-Spelling-Word-Work-Lists-Tests">FREE The -ill Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-The-ight-Family-Spelling-Word-Work-Lists-Tests">FREE The -ight Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-The-ake-Family-Spelling-Word-Work-Lists-Tests">FREE The -ake Family Spelling {Word Work} Lists & Tests</a>

I also sell the entire bundle, which is a PowerPoint, Center Game & Spelling Packet all in one download.

<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-ake-Family-Packet-PowerPoint-Center-Game-Spelling-Bundle">The -ake Family Packet ~ PowerPoint, Center Game & Spelling Bundle!</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-et-Family-Packet-PowerPoint-Center-Game-Spelling-Bundle">The -et Family Packet ~ PowerPoint, Center Game & Spelling Bundle!</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-ill-Family-Packet-PowerPoint-Center-Game-Spelling-Bundle">The -ill Family Packet ~ PowerPoint, Center Game & Spelling Bundle!</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-ight-Family-Packet-PowerPoint-Center-Game-Spelling-Bundle">The -ight Family Packet ~ PowerPoint, Center Game & Spelling Bundle!</a>
<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-ock-Family-Packet-PowerPoint-Center-Game-Spelling-Bundle">The -ock Family Packet ~ PowerPoint, Center Game & Spelling Bundle!</a>

HAVE A HAPPY EASTER!
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ashleyp77 re: FREE! Leprechaun Pudding Directions and Science Observation Sheet!
This may be a silly question, but can they eat it?
March 10, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
YES! There are no silly questions! :)
It is just Jello brand pistachio pudding mix and milk, not even any food coloring since it is naturally green. So it is OK unless you have nut or milk allergies in your room...since it is a freebie, download it and the directions are pretty easy, including pictures. Happy St. Pat's to you! ~Fern
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Nelmsk1 re: Math Subtraction Center Game ~ Oh! Oh! Subtract Zero ~ Over 100 Pages!
I want to use these subtraction activities in small groups with differentiated instruction. Are there enough activities for me to use for my high, middle and low groups?
March 9, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
This center game has 12 different themes that all reinforce subtracting zero. It is the same problems and answers, but with different themes, all in color or black & white. All the question cards are 5-0=, 6-0= 12-0= with the matching answer cards. Instructions are included for a variety of ways to make the games and play the games, including matching, go fish, matching a card to the board, matching cards to cards....but with the 'subtract zero' concept, there is not a lot of difference for a high group. When you subtract zero, the first number always stays the same. I have found that my high group gets that very quickly and I move them on to another concept. Thanks for your question, Fern
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Kimberly DeGal  (TpT Seller) re: Math Subtraction Center Game ~ The Difference is Zero Concept!
I really like some of your clip art! Do you sell it? Thanks
February 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
No, I would love to make my own, but I'm not that creative! :) On all my products I have a link to Lettering Delights, Scrappin' Doodles and Mygrafico....I also use Microsoft's Free Office Clip Art. So glad you like it!
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juju2 re: PowerPoint for "The -ug Family!" Word Work / Phonics / Spelling Unit
I sure wish you would design powerpoints for the short vowels of i and o. Thanks
February 19, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
I can't thank you enough for the request!! I will email you as soon as I can. :) I am not tutoring this Spring Break, so I'll try to get them knocked out for you...so glad you like them!
~Fern
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juju2
My email is jujufred@earthlink.net. Thanks so much!
January 21, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Got it! :)
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juju2 re: PowerPoint for "The -at Family!" Word Work / Phonics / Spelling Unit
Do you have a powerpoint for short vowels o and i? I found the other ones. I love your presentations!
January 20, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
No, not yet. After the first three weeks of school we started teaming and I now teach Math and Science only. Everything else got put on hold. Please send me your email {FernleySmith@yahoo.com} and if I can make them in the future, I'll email you that I've posted them. So glad that you like them! ~Fern
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juju2 re: PowerPoint for "The -ug Family!" Word Work / Phonics / Spelling Unit
What about powerpoints for the other short vowels of i and o?
January 20, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
No, not yet. After the first three weeks of school we started teaming and I now teach Math and Science only. Everything else got put on hold. Please send me your email {FernleySmith@yahoo.com} and if I can make them in the future, I'll email you that I've posted them. So glad that you like them! ~Fern
January 21, 2012 Report inappropriate comment

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Scipi  (TpT Seller)
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January 6, 2012 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
You are such an amazing cheerleader for me! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
~Fern
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mlhoude re: Center Game Math ~Over 50 Pages~ Addition "Doubles Plus One" Concept
Can you make a doubles minus 1 game? I love this doubles plus one! I was also wondering if you could make a game with both skills...in which the kids would have to decide which strategy is being used?

thanks
Michele
October 23, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Michele, I would be happy to do that! I also love the idea about a mixed one! I might not get to it until Thanksgiving holidays, because our school is hitting the afterschool tutoring hot and heavy right now,but it will be the next thing I make. If you would like to email me at FernleySmith@yahoo.com I will send you an email when I have it and when I post it to TPT! Thank you also for the positive feedback, Fern
October 23, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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deannarice1971 re: Vocabulary Word Wall for the ENTIRE 3rd Grade Treasures Reading Series
Hi...I am very interested in your product. I work with students who are in my special education class and are English Learners. I want to know if your product has pictures to go with the vocabulary words.
Thanks. Deanna
October 13, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Thank you for your question. No, that actual product is just a list of words for the word wall.
Thank you,
Fern Smith
October 13, 2011 Report inappropriate comment

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September 13, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Thank you so much! I will head over there today after school! ~Fern
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joveggie re: Math Subtraction Center Game ~ The Difference is Zero Concept!
Not sure if you noticed... the 10-10 and 12-12 cards have no equal sign. Too big for the space. No need to reply.
April 17, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas
Thank you! I will fix that and repost!
~Fern
April 17, 2011 Report inappropriate comment
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am currently the Teacher of the Year & 3rd Grade Team Leader for an amazing school in Clay County, Florida. I am proud to say that I am a product of Clay County Schools & my own children attend some of the best schools we have in Clay! I have Elementary Certification, Age 3 - Grade 6, in both Texas and Florida, with an ESOL & K-12 Gifted Endorsements. I have over 16 years experience in a variety of 1st to 8th grade classrooms, including Gifted, EHSC, ESE Inclusion & Bilingual. I have an additional 3 years as a school Network Specialist, as well as experience as an evening Adult Education Computer Technology Instructor. I love technology! As a Navy Wife, I had to go into different schools, different school districts and even different states! From low-income to high-dollar, I've seen them all! The hardest part was some schools give you everything, and some schools have nothing. When you have your own units, you can hit the ground running. First year teachers or experienced teachers...nothing is better than having your own files to pull from and be ready to go from day one. Classroom management is NOT THAT HARD, when the students are actively engaged! Have a question? I'm just an e-mail away! FernleySmith@yahoo.com

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am passionate about using centers, mini-lessons and Guided Reading in the primary classroom!! Next, instill a love for literature! Build a strong foundation in the youngest children with literature, vocabulary, spelling & writing and everything else will fall into place, including Math & Science!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I hit the ground running my first year with being nominated for the beginning teacher of the year for my district. Since then I have also been nominated for teacher of the year. This year I am the Teacher of the Year for my school. Many of my administrators have stated that I am an outstanding, energetic, intelligent and enthusicatic educator. I have shown evidence of excellent communication skills with students, parents, and co-workers, not only with written documentations but also by having my own web sites. My strong technological, organizational and interpersonal skills have been commended by my administrators, principals, and district directors. This allowed me promotions in my field, even with still being a Navy Wife on the move!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Elementary Education. Later I earned a Gifted Endorsement from University of North Florida. I am constantly continuing my education in computers and technology, including two summers at NASA's Astronauts Memorial Foundation. My knowledge of computers and the Internet is extensive. I have experience with teaching both software & hardware classes, networking, common computer applications classes, on-line classrooms and learning, building and maintaining web pages, video and picture editing, as well as being a Microsoft Office User Specialist.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Please visit my web sites ~ Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas! Blog
Fern Smith's Center Games! &
Fern Smith's PowerPoints! Thank you, ~Fern