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Hollis Hemmings
United States - Georgia - Richmond Hill
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Unique resources that allow your students to promote their personal styles!
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This is an original unit by Hollis Hemmings/ Two Peas Learning. It features life cycle foldables and projects for:
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AESOP'S FABLES REWRITTEN FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS!
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COMMON CORE STANDARDS BASED UNIT!
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ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS BASED ACTIVITIES
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This original unit is designed by Two Peas Learning (Hollis Hemmings). It has supplemental activities designed to correlate with Common Core Stan...
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This original unit is designed by Two Peas Learning (Hollis Hemmings). It has supplemental activities designed to correlate with Common Core Stan...
This original unit is designed by Two Peas Learning (Hollis Hemmings). It has supplemental activities designed to correlate with Common Core Stan...
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INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL...FIVE stories bundled as ONE!! This UNIT is a compilation of all 5 stories in Theme 1: The Mixed Up Chameleon, Get Up and G...
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FEEDBACK
hbmiller
Great
May 22, 2013
NZTeacher8
Thanks for a very helpful resource.
May 21, 2013
cdes
Helpful practice for my students.
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
We actually did everything in this unit. I carried the story over into 2 weeks. Love it
May 20, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
That sounds wonderful! Our units usually have enough for more than just one week! Thanks for your enthusiastic feedback! Gretchen and Hollis
May 20, 2013 
kristiprice
This is the first unit I purchased from ya'll. I like it so much I continued to buy more of them. Hopefully, I will ge all of them.
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
So much fun for a winter activity.
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
I love the way the activities relate to real life experiences.
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
I didn't care much for this story, but with the activities ya'll put together I like it now.
May 20, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
That is MUSIC to our ears!! Thanks Kristi! Hollis and Gretchen
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
This a great extension to the story.
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
Terrific resources
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
My kids love all of the activities, especially the coloring
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
I love all of these supplemental units. I have only a few left to purchase.
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
My kids squealed with delight when I told them we were doing a scavenger hunt.
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
My class thought this unit was the best one all year.
May 20, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
It's one of our favorite units as well. We love the foldables that are like three dimensional diagrams! It really helps the kids process the difficult information.
Gretchen and Hollis
Gretchen and Hollis
May 20, 2013
kristiprice
So many wonderful supplemental activities.
May 20, 2013
mccombml
My students loved this. We really enjoyed the information about the Panama Canal!
May 19, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We love hearing specifics about our unit! So glad your students enjoyed it! Hollis and Gretchen
May 19, 2013
bballantini
Another great product!
May 19, 2013
robinmarie
Love doing a little art in combination with science, thanks, this is perfect!
May 19, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
That's exactly our aim! Thanks so much! Gretchen and Hollis
May 19, 2013
mrsviking
Thanks!
May 18, 2013
mrsdillard
GREAT!
May 17, 2013
badams
I will enjoy using your ideas!
May 17, 2013
hetz3333
Thanks!
May 16, 2013
Dawn Rickeard
I'm so excited to use this in my classroom!
May 16, 2013
kdorland
Absolutley awesome ideas. I get tired of the same old things and these are very useful!
May 16, 2013
LPHenderson
The great thing about this is that you can use one or all of the stories. The only thing is the cover really doesn't exactly fit the book, but that is a minor detail. Lots of options.
May 16, 2013
itsmejenn143858
SO MANY THINGS IN THIS PACK!!! I LOVE the way that you made the compare and contrast booklet type thing out of the carriage. Amazing! I cant wait to use it next year!!! (I bought it AFTER I taught my Cinderella unit) But I am definitely using this next year!!!
May 15, 2013
2getoffsides
I appreciated the help in making teach onomatopoeia fun.
May 15, 2013
srobelen
Thanks!
May 15, 2013
loripinkard
Love this!
May 15, 2013
loripinkard
Great unit!
May 15, 2013
Patriciacheeseman
These are cute. My students will enjoy making them.
May 15, 2013
Patriciacheeseman
With the new Common Core next year ,there will be more required fables.My students will love the drawing and writing that goes along with them.
May 15, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Wonderful! Maybe we need a volume 2... Thanks for your feedback! Hollis and Gretchen
May 15, 2013
Patriciacheeseman
This is a great Math center for my students to practice counting money.
May 15, 2013
hc2233
Love this!!!
May 14, 2013
hc2233
Creative and cute!
May 14, 2013
Heather Cammer
You rock Power Points!
May 14, 2013
judi44
my kids love it
May 13, 2013
staylor5062
Great ideas...loved it
May 13, 2013
staylor5062
Thanks for your ideas
May 13, 2013
staylor5062
Great activities
May 13, 2013
Adele LaFontaine
Another Great activity!
May 13, 2013
sped1960
Love it...Thanks for the freebie!
May 13, 2013
klisa31
Thanks!
May 13, 2013
dvital
Great ideas!
May 13, 2013
macrabelle
Fun and crafty way to explore life cycles.
May 13, 2013
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cpetrella41
Hi, I bought Travel Time and I am having trouble opening it. It keeps telling me that the file is damaged so it cannot open! Help!!!
May 6, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
I sent tech support a work order to see what is going on with file- I'll let you know asap
May 6, 2013
pmnichol
Hello! First, let me say thank you so much for the Harcourt materials for 2nd grade! I have bought quite a few and they are a great addition to the stories. One question I did have though was for the Vocabulary Study pages that come with many of the stories, what are students supposed to write in the "Word Connection" section?
Thank you!
Thank you!
April 30, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
LOVE YOUR QUESTION! They should write either a SYNONYM or another word that is closely related in a meaningful way.
Example: recipe ~ WORD CONNECTIONS... directions, how to make the cookies, steps to follow.
Thanks for your feedback! Hollis and Gretchen
Example: recipe ~ WORD CONNECTIONS... directions, how to make the cookies, steps to follow.
Thanks for your feedback! Hollis and Gretchen
April 30, 2013
Shelli and Brittany (TpT Seller) re: Lemonade for Sale Activities and Printables for Harcourt
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Thanks! I posted a couple pictures so you can see your products in action!
Thanks! I posted a couple pictures so you can see your products in action!
March 20, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Loved it! We get such a pleasure of seeing our work used by other teachers and students. Loved it that the kids had so much fun shopping for their "ades"!
March 20, 2013
Shelli and Brittany (TpT Seller) re: Lemonade for Sale Activities and Printables for Harcourt
Hello! We used the Lemonade for Sale this week with our kids. They used your template to create their adds and labels. They got to 'sell' them and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! I was wondering if I could post pictures of their items on my blog and credit you?
Thank you!
Thank you!
March 20, 2013
lrgully
I love Steven Kellogg's tall tales like Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, Mike Fink, Pecos Bill, and Thuder Rose. We use the Reading Street basal and one of the stories was a myth but I didn't have anything to supplement the story with so I am looking for material to put with it. I couldn't find much so I thought of you. Thanks for pondering the idea!
March 16, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Sounds like a plan...just have to put it in motion! These would be great for us to incorporate into our reading as well. Thanks again for your request and suggestions! Hollis and Gretchen
March 16, 2013
lrgully
I am a big fan of yours. I incorporate all your units in my classroom. I was wondering if you ever considered doing a tall tale or myth unit like you did with fables. Please keep all your wonderful units coming!
March 16, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Do you have any favorites? We work better when we have a good inspiration. We have been itching to do some good stories!
APRIL 5 UPDATE: OUR MYTH UNIT IS ALMOST READY!! WE'LL POST IT NEXT WEEK! THANKS FOR YOUR REQUEST. Another buyer requested the same format, but using Famous Americans.
APRIL 5 UPDATE: OUR MYTH UNIT IS ALMOST READY!! WE'LL POST IT NEXT WEEK! THANKS FOR YOUR REQUEST. Another buyer requested the same format, but using Famous Americans.
March 16, 2013
noellerodgers re: Fables I Can Read and Write About for Common Core
Never mind-website was acting up!
February 23, 2013
scoutgirl
I downloaded your "Seasons and Such" packet. I had a question about something in the "What Is The Reason For The Season" mini-book. On the next to the last block, there is a place to draw and color the sun to show the change of seasons for the Northern Hemisphere. Where I am supposed to have the students draw the Sun, because all of the Earth views are tilted in the same direction. Thank you!
February 23, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
The sun is drawn in the center. When the northern hemisphere is pointing away from the sun, it is having winter. As is moves in a western path, it gradually receives more direct rays and has spring. Then as it is directly pointing towards the sun, the northern hemisphere experiences summer. As it continues its orbit, the north begins to point away from the sun and experiences fall. Hopefully, I have clarified your question. Please let me know otherwise. Thanks for asking! Hollis
February 26, 2013
bugdooley re: Mary Musgrove, Tomochichi, James Oglethorpe: Three Important Georgians
Why does the Mary Musgrove page not have capitalization, and why is the James Oglethorpe reading selection the only one with that has different paragraphs to help young readers organize their thoughts?
January 16, 2013
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Good point- the paragraphs were taken out of the two articles as to leave the font large and all on one page- Holly and I discussed this morning your point about the paragraphs and we will put the paragraphs back in, but the font size will be smaller or continue to a second page. We will merge it to the end so you will have an option as to which you want to use. We have to make the most of our copying at our school as our number of copies are counted and limited.The captilazation is just a font choice- again it was very bold, but took up little space on the top of the page. Thanks for your suggestions. We do appreciate them.
January 16, 2013
Karen Martin re: Shades of Meaning Booklet Activity and Poster Set
Hollis, I was checking out this new item, downloaded the preview & then looked at the thumbnails. Exactly is spelled incorrectly on the second thumbnail!!! Thanks for your sweet note. I just might take you up on that.
December 3, 2012
Karen Martin
Long time, no buy! Remember me? Ladies, I really don't have a question, but I have a few comments for you. I purchased most all of your Harcourt activities. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I even enjoyed coloring & making the activities ahead of time. I have bought many other activities here on TPT, but none of them hold a candle to your creativity & dedication. I would tell anyone who has any doubts as to wanting to purchase one of your products to go ahead & do it. As our school division bought a new series this year, I miss having you help me. I can purchase worksheets, but really nothing "fun" to do to use & teach skills & I'm just too old to work on my own. I'm thinking of retiring in the next year or so, so I'm cutting down on my purchases. Teaching has become so politcal & unappreciated. Please know that I do appreciate & miss you. Have a wonderful holiday season.
November 30, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Ahhhh! You are a dear friend to us! When we started this last year we always looked forward to your feedback. We felt that if we have a good comment from you, we were on the right track! After so many years, it is hard sometimes to keep up the stamina, but this outlet has allowed both Holly and myself to stay motivated. We love getting comments and pictures from all over and hearing how others like our work. We both have about 6 years to go until retirement looms for us. The teaching profession needs old dinosaurs like us! If you send me some of your titles you will be doing this spring, we will be happy to whip some things up for you- on the house :).
Your comments are so endearing and satisfying. We do know how difficult our profession has been lately especially. Remember, the kids still need you!
Your comments are so endearing and satisfying. We do know how difficult our profession has been lately especially. Remember, the kids still need you!
December 2, 2012
widis re: Common Core ELA Scavenger Hunts for Second Grade
Hi!
I have bought a few of your Harcourt Units and have made a couple of supplemental activities that go with your units. Then it occurred to me that maybe you might like to add, or use, these activities to supplement your units. For example, I just recently created another web quest to supplement the one you made for "Dear Mr. Blueberry." I've also created some choice boards that go along with the units as well. Would you be willing to set me up as a seller under you? Is that even possible...for some reason I feel like I read somewhere that a teacher could sign-up under another seller and you would get a portion of my sales? Is that true?
Let me know your thoughts. Of course, I wouldn't sell these things on my own because they are created based on some of your materials, but I thought they were good enough to share with other teachers out there teaching the same units.
Thanks for reading this...I know you don't know me, but I'd love to hear back from you with your thoughts!
Wendy Widis; 2nd Grade Teacher; Roswell, GA
I have bought a few of your Harcourt Units and have made a couple of supplemental activities that go with your units. Then it occurred to me that maybe you might like to add, or use, these activities to supplement your units. For example, I just recently created another web quest to supplement the one you made for "Dear Mr. Blueberry." I've also created some choice boards that go along with the units as well. Would you be willing to set me up as a seller under you? Is that even possible...for some reason I feel like I read somewhere that a teacher could sign-up under another seller and you would get a portion of my sales? Is that true?
Let me know your thoughts. Of course, I wouldn't sell these things on my own because they are created based on some of your materials, but I thought they were good enough to share with other teachers out there teaching the same units.
Thanks for reading this...I know you don't know me, but I'd love to hear back from you with your thoughts!
Wendy Widis; 2nd Grade Teacher; Roswell, GA
November 15, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We are open to having you sign up with us. Email us: hollishemmings@gmail.com. We can chat more about it.
Hollis and Gretchen
Hollis and Gretchen
November 28, 2012
amg2463
I love the Common Core Companion for Harcourt Trophies Just For You: Theme 2, however it was not downloaded correctly for the language piece. Is there anyway you can correct that? Thank you so much!
November 14, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Sure! let me take a look at it- We have had some issues with the PDF merge program we use-
November 14, 2012
tmstorm1 re: Harcourt Trophies Theme 3 Just For You Printables and Activities
I am having a hard time visualizing the Summer Tree hotel for the secret life of trees. Do you make 2 copies of the blank trees with lines and glue together and make it a flip book. If you have one finished could you email me a pick at tmercer@msddecatur.k12.in.us
November 9, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
we sure will... we just copy the blank tree and let kids cut out pictures for inside and let them write about each animal that uses the tree.... I will scan our finished copy and send it to you= we are out until Tuesday so it will be that evening as my projects are at school. We cut between each section to make a flip book... we copy the predrawn tree and the animals.
November 9, 2012
tmstorm1 re: Hedgehog Bakes a Cake Activities and Printables for Harcourt
Do you have the common core standards that correlate with each activity in your Hedgehog unit? Very cute by the way! Love it!
October 9, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We have a document available for free that lists standards, eq, learning targets for each unit. Look towards the end of our listings on page three or four. There are six documents... one for each of the six books
October 9, 2012
nllach re: The Pine Park Mystery Activities and Printables for Harcourt
I just loved your units when I taught second grade. Have you thought about doing units for the third grade stories?
October 2, 2012
familyhines
Hi,
I purchased the "Shadow Investigations" and I noticed that it said there are 14 slides/pages, but I only have four. Am I missing pages? Thanks. Julie Hines
I purchased the "Shadow Investigations" and I noticed that it said there are 14 slides/pages, but I only have four. Am I missing pages? Thanks. Julie Hines
September 26, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We have reposted it. Thanks so much for contacting us so that we could fix the problem! Hollis and Gretchen
September 27, 2012
widis re: Hedgehog Bakes a Cake Activities and Printables for Harcourt
I saw you had asked about other stories besides "Harcourt?" Have you developed a unit on "Thanksgiving on Thursday" by Mary Pope Osborne? I just love your units!!
September 22, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Sounds interesting! We will notify you if we develop a unit for this story. Hollis and Gretchen
September 23, 2012
kkpimm re: Beginner's World Atlas Activities and Printables for Harcourt
I just bought 'Beginner's World Atlas Activities and Printables for Harcourt' and I really enjoy some of your activities. The map on page 23 is cut off. I was wondering if this is how you planned for it or if my download was not complete.
Thank you you for your time.
Thank you you for your time.
September 21, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Hi! We thank you for your comment and have revised the Our Part of the World wheel cover map. You will be notified as soon as it is posted! Hollis and Gretchen
September 22, 2012
jenniferbmiller re: Seasons and Such with Common Core Correlations
Hi, I purchased this unit and downloaded it. On the "My Favorite Season" paper, the outside border is blurry. The rest of the unit looks great. Can you give me any advice?
September 10, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We have revised that writing paper and you will receive notification as soon as it is posted. Thanks so much for bringing the "blur" to our attention. Hollis and Gretchen
September 12, 2012
jenniferbmiller re: Seasons and Such with Common Core Correlations
This is really an impressive unit!! Wow! I love how it takes something simple and extends it.
September 10, 2012
Nancy Hales (TpT Seller)
I have purchased serval of the units, but they are not showing in "My purchases". I did leave feedback on these units so would you have a record of my purchases? I need a copy to show that I did purchase them.
September 9, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Contact us through our email and we will send those that you have purchased. hollishemmings@gmail.com
Thanks! Hollis and Gretchen
Thanks! Hollis and Gretchen
September 9, 2012
susanthev re: Harcourt Trophies Just For You Theme 1 Printables and Activities
LOVE, LOVE , LOVE your work! Have you completed the Harcourt Book 2 ? I would like to buy it all as a set instead of individually. Thanks for making my life easier....
August 25, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Yes- it is posted... Look towards the bottom, maybe page 2. The items are listed in order of number of sales, so those bundles are near the end, but each book has a bundle. Glad you like our work- We enjoy teaching it and sharing w/ others. Don't forget to download the common core companion offering for free. We listed the common core standards, essential questions, learning targets, DOK and Bloom's tax and which of our activities can be used with the standard.
August 25, 2012
Neesa re: Common Core Companion Unit 2 Just For You
Hi. First of all, thanks for sharing this gem. It is a big help with planning for common core standards. I just downloaded your common core companion unit 2 and noticed that the language arts section is askew. Could you help me with view that section? Thanks, again
August 1, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Yes... I see what you mean. It's not like that on my original. I will work on it and repost/notify you when it's fixed! Thanks for the message
August 5, 2012
ktmac47 re: Cinderella! Common Core Projects and Activities
Are you making or do you have planned anything that focuses on the Common Core Reading Foundations skills?
July 14, 2012
Nancy Hales (TpT Seller) re: Life Cycles Foldables and Projects
Are all of your new units Common core aligned?
Nancy
Nancy
July 7, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We will be going back through all of our other units to make common core correlation charts and study guides similar to our Harcourt guides.
July 8, 2012
Nancy Hales (TpT Seller) re: Thanksgiving: Activities,Projects and Writing
Is the Thanksgiving unit Common Core aligned?
Nancy
Nancy
July 7, 2012
Nancy Hales (TpT Seller) re: Christmas Literacy Activities Featuring Jan Brett
Is the Christmas Literacy Activities unit w/ Jan Brett Common Core?
Thanks so much for having for all of the Harcourt units aligned!
Nancu
Thanks so much for having for all of the Harcourt units aligned!
Nancu
July 7, 2012
jegrisham
Thank you so much. I will be looking for them!!!! Can't wait to share with my co-teacher tomorrow. :O)
June 17, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
I was updating our store banner tonight and noticed that your co-teacher must have been in agreement with youl Let us know if you have any questions! Have fun with your new materials! Send pictures when you can! Hollis and Gretchen
July 2, 2012
ktmac47 re: Common Core Companion Unit 1 Just For You
Is this file (common core companion unit) supposed to go along with your unit bundles?
June 16, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Yes- We have gone through each story's unit and looked at each standard to match to the activities and projects- You will need to download each bundle as we post them- There are 5 stories to a document ( just like the book). We are working on Banner Days Common Core this week- Just for You is all posted.
June 17, 2012
jegrisham
I am new to all the "blogging." I have taught for 18 years....and just found TeachersPayTeachers....I am soooo excited.
I have been looking for a link to your blog...you guys are great. Love your work. Could you send a link to your blog? I'm following you on TpT. thanks for your help...:O)
I have been looking for a link to your blog...you guys are great. Love your work. Could you send a link to your blog? I'm following you on TpT. thanks for your help...:O)
June 16, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
http://www.twopeaslearning.blogspot.com/
We are new to this blogging too!
We are new to this blogging too!
June 16, 2012
jegrisham re: Harcourt Trophies Just For You Theme 1 Printables and Activities
First off.....I love your activites!!! If I purchase all of the themed units in the $10 and up section, will that included all of the Common Core updates to the Trophies basal? I think my cart is around $106. I just wanted to make sure that all the stories in the basal would be covered with the Common Core update. Thanks for your time and Hard Work....:O)
June 16, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Common Core standards for activities and projects in Just for You are now posted. We are working on Banner Days this week and will be posting it asap! WE just finished a worshop with our district and deconstructed the standards so it gave us a perfect opportunity to look at each unit with the standards. We have worked in all of the stories to our curriculum map for the year as we have limited funds to purchase anything new. Our activities and projects help promote the deep thinking that the common core requires. Thanks for your feedback.. and make sure to send us any pictures to post on the blog... hollishemmings@gmail.com
June 17, 2012
Karen Martin
Ladies, my worst fears have arrived! As of yesterday, we are adopting a new series. Although it is Harcourt/Pearson, the stories are not the same. I'm heartbroken. I'm out of school in two days. Thanks for all your help & activities.
June 2, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
You have been a wonderful supporter! Let us know if you have any great nonfiction stories for which we may consider developing a unit. Have a splendid summer!! Hollis and Gretchen
June 2, 2012
Nancy Hales (TpT Seller) re: Harcourt Trophies Theme 2 Just For You Printables and Activities
Is this theme using the common core?
May 23, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We will add the correlating common core standards for the Just For You units over the summer. Rest assured that the activities we created all tie into the new common core because they focus on higher level thinking skills for reading comprehension. Hollis and Gretchen
May 25, 2012
Nancy Hales (TpT Seller) re: Harcourt Trophies Theme 3 Just For You Printables and Activities
Is this theme using common core standards?
May 23, 2012
monica beus
Would you happen to have anything for 3rd Grade Harcourt story activities that go with Common core??? I LOVE your stuff!
May 19, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Could you send us the some of the nonfiction titles for the third grade stories. We may consider creating units for these. I know we're planning to start work on some of Gail Gibbons' science literature. Thanks so much for asking. Hollis and Gretchen
May 25, 2012
cja1st
I went ahead and purchased the bundle that had it in it as I wanted several other stories as well! Your work is incredible!!!!! I have now also found your blog and love it! You have got to post and post! : ) I will definitely be a #1 blog/and TPT store stalker. lol
I saw a bird with beginning, middle, end tail displayed on your blog, is that from a story, do you have that for sale? I teach first grade in Greenville, South Carolina, we are neighbors. Please keep posting. I LOVE your fun activities!!!!! Cindy
I saw a bird with beginning, middle, end tail displayed on your blog, is that from a story, do you have that for sale? I teach first grade in Greenville, South Carolina, we are neighbors. Please keep posting. I LOVE your fun activities!!!!! Cindy
May 8, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
The bird is Petey from Lemonade for Sale. We are glad you like our work! We love using art to teach our content. Holly is from Columbia and went to school there. We love pictures... We have just started all of this bloggin and are getting the hang of it! Send us some pictures to post!
May 10, 2012
cja1st
Just found your store and LOVE your creations!!!!! Is The Mixed Up Chameleon available for sale as an individual pack? I couldn't find it and would LOVE to buy it.
Thanks so much!!!! Cindu
Thanks so much!!!! Cindu
May 8, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
That's our free offering and we noticed right before the sale that it was replaced by
something from tpt admin. We will try to repost it. If you don't see it send me a message via email and I will send it. Hollishemmings@gmail.com
something from tpt admin. We will try to repost it. If you don't see it send me a message via email and I will send it. Hollishemmings@gmail.com
May 8, 2012
Heather Cammer
Do you have any projects or foldables for Dinosaurs Travel.
May 1, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We will aim to post this unit by May 13.
It looks like we won't have it until we are finished with school...hopefully by the end of May it will be posted. We finish school May 18 and will have plenty of time. HOPEFULLY, YOU RECEIVED THE NOTICE THAT DINO TRAVEL WAS POSTED. Hollis and Gretchen
It looks like we won't have it until we are finished with school...hopefully by the end of May it will be posted. We finish school May 18 and will have plenty of time. HOPEFULLY, YOU RECEIVED THE NOTICE THAT DINO TRAVEL WAS POSTED. Hollis and Gretchen
May 29, 2012
Karen Martin
Don't go to extra trouble. I'll just use what I have. Please listen and obey!!!!!!
April 25, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We thank you for understanding and WILL have it available in the near future. We have 3 weeks left of school and are a bit depleted, so would rather rest up and produce a quality unit.
April 28, 2012
kimmeroo1 re: Abuela Activities and Printables
I noticed that the narrative elements page had several typos...."Rosabla and Abuela imagine the(y) are flying around the city." and "Rosable(a) imagines that Abuela's skirt is a sail."
I found this activity a little confusing...wondering whether some of them belonged in plot or setting due to the type of storyline with the characters traveling.
As always though...I enjoy all your creative ideas!
I found this activity a little confusing...wondering whether some of them belonged in plot or setting due to the type of storyline with the characters traveling.
As always though...I enjoy all your creative ideas!
April 24, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the feedback.We will correct and send out an update by the weekend. We had just attended a common core workshop and was trying to increase the depth of knowledge. Perhaps a little too far!
April 25, 2012
Karen Martin
Good afternoon, friends,
What's the timetable for Dinosaurs Travel? Thanks for all you do!
Karen
What's the timetable for Dinosaurs Travel? Thanks for all you do!
Karen
April 23, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We will attempt to post this by Saturday evening. Gretchen has to go to the IRA CONFERENCE in Chicago on Sunday, but we will try our best. Hollis and Gretchen
April 25, 2012
lensm9 re: Dear Mr. Blueberry Activities and Printables for Harcourt
I paid $5.00 for these printables,but I didn't get everything shown. I didn't get the trifold mentioned, the postcard persuasion graphic organizer, story clues foldable, compare and contrast foldable or summarizing wheel. I got the Title page, table of contents and descriptions, ahoy mates pictures,but none of the activities shown there. I got the fact wheel. Are the others somewhere else?
March 22, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
It sounds like you got the preview- Send me your email at hollishemmings@gmail.com and I will send entire unit
March 22, 2012
minderkid
I just downloaded Pumpkin Fiesta and noticed that page 36 was blank. It is the page right before the "San Miguel Times" activity so I was wondering if you had any graphic organizer or directions for using that page that might have gotten left out.
Thanks!
Thanks!
March 19, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Page 35 has the graphic organizer for the San Miguel Times- Sometimes when we insert a table and try to make it as large as possible for wiriting, it kicks to a second page, and we are unable to remove it without making the table on a single page, so we leave the blank page in there- if that makes sense! The writign directions are at the top of the organizer- pretending you are a reporter at the festival and answering the 5 w's and H.
March 19, 2012
Karen Martin re: Anthony Reynoso Activities and Printables for Harcourt
Thank you so much. I'll get back w/ the feedback. Can't wait to start coloring.
March 16, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We almost finished this on Thursday night, but couldn't quite complete it. Happy creating to you! We will look forward to your detailed feedback. Hollis and Gretchen
March 17, 2012
Karen Martin
Good evening, ladies. What's the update on Anthony? Thanks.
March 12, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We will have it posted no later than this Saturday. We may be able to get it done Thursday night. That will be our goal. It is posted now. Thanks! Hollis and Gretchen
March 16, 2012
Karen Martin
Anxiously awaiting Anthony Reynoso: Born to Rope! I'm heading into Theme 3 after working in several trade books. Thanks.
March 2, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We arefinishing up Max Had Two Sticks this weekend and will be on to Anthony next!
March 2, 2012
dogandponyshow re: Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash Activities and Printables
Well, this is new to me. What do I do now that I have purchased something? I see where it says I own it! What now? Mary Ann
February 16, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Did you not mean to purchase? If not, contact TPT on the home page for a refund. If you did mean to purchase, you just download it after purchasing.
February 19, 2012
joeygreco re: The Pine Park Mystery Activities and Printables for Harcourt
Thank you. I'll be watching for them. This is my 35th year of teaching. All 1st or 2nd. Our county has been using this series for 5 yrs. and they are planning to continue with it another few. After a while a person can come up with only so many ideas. It's GREAT for me that I've found you. Even though I've been around for some time I love finding new ways to teach a skill. I've got 3 more years to go . Thank you again for helping to make them interesting.
February 13, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your many purchases! We are excited about completing the Harcourt series and then want to work on some science units. Keep in touch! Hollis and Gretchen
February 13, 2012
joeygreco re: The Pine Park Mystery Activities and Printables for Harcourt
These are FABULOUS!! Have you made any for Watermelon Day, Good-bye Curtis, Max F.., Anthony R..., Abuela, Beginners W..., Dino Travels, Montigue on the....or Ruth Law..?
February 12, 2012
Hollis Hemmings (TpT Seller)
We are working on Good bye Curtis this week- All of the stories in Just for You, and the first five of Banner Days are posted. We have used this series for several years and we have everything made, but we like to add more for posting and polish it up a bit for a quality posting. We will be completing Neighborhood news within the next few weeks- then on to the last five. We are glad that you like them!
February 13, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Gretchen and Holly have taught over a combined 45 years! We love hands on, creative activities with a flair that promote deep thinking and allow our students to show their individualities.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Do whatever it takes to reach all learners!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Gretchen has served as our Second Grade Level Chairperson for four years and is certified as a Quality Assurance Review Team member through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Hollis has had training through the Write from the Beginning program.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Hollis received a BA from the University of South Carolina and Gretchen received a BS from The University of Akron.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Hollis has been married for thirty years. She and her husband live in Richmond Hill where they have raised two sons. Gretchen has been married for 19 years and is currently raising two children.
GRADES TAUGHT
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