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Karen Langdon
United States - Michigan - Brighton
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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence".
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This is a quick and fun sequencing activity. Have kids cut out the shamrocks and glue them down in sequential order.
This is a simple and fun way to give your students practice creating patterns on the SMART board. This is a great introduction for young student...
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FEEDBACK
BrandieNielson
Thanks!
June 14, 2013
mthrone12
Nice for centers
June 11, 2013
Susan See (TpT Seller)
This is great! Can't wait to print and use in our writing folders! Very useful!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
June 11, 2013
broussde
These are great. Love your products. Thanks
June 11, 2013
yappy
Have already used parts of this. Thank you!
June 10, 2013
LindiAlaska
Very fun! The kids asked to do after Halloween was over!
June 10, 2013
LindiAlaska
AWESOME! Great way to get hands-on in a fun way!
June 10, 2013
kinderteacher1022
I'm going to work on utilizing these in my kindergarten class, thank you.
June 3, 2013
srbortolot
Terrific! Thanks so much!
June 3, 2013
juju2
I am so excited to use this product next year--it is just so complete!
June 2, 2013
juju2
This is just so user friendly and so useful!
June 2, 2013
catnorthcott
What a great resource! I look forward to using them next year!
May 24, 2013
catnorthcott
I really like that you used both long and short vowels, etc. The pictures you chose are wonderfu!
May 24, 2013
alewandoski
Looks good.
May 22, 2013
Laurie Arroyo (TpT Seller)
My students have been enjoying the activities in this packet. Mr. Egg's ride is probably the favorite. It is great to have all these ideas at my fingertips.
May 21, 2013
Brooke0604
LOVE this resource! Thanks!
May 20, 2013
teacher0714
Thank you for making this. I will be using this with our science.
May 18, 2013
mscole
I absolutely love these activities. I used the Mouse Trap activity for my scheduled observation and it was amazing. My students had a blast! They really enjoyed building the Marble Race structures as well. Thank you!
May 13, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
I am so glad you and your kids are enjoying them. Way to go with your observation!
May 13, 2013 
elizabethaburton
Fantastic!
May 12, 2013
juju2
How awesome!
May 12, 2013
juju2
How awesome!
May 12, 2013
juju2
How awesome!
May 12, 2013
juju2
How awesome!
May 12, 2013
juju2
Your work is just so awesome--I love the photos!
May 12, 2013
cnkruger
I love all the pictures you provided. Thanks!
May 9, 2013
pweatherbie
This will be so useful.
May 8, 2013
susanhu
Looking at possibly using this next year. Great for teaching those kids who need extra help with behavior.
May 8, 2013
jannikej
This is going to be wonderful for my students with autism. I love multi-sensory learning activities!
May 8, 2013
jannikej
Thank you for this!
May 7, 2013
kidzreadingteach
Very useful! Thanks so much!
May 7, 2013
jasurratte
Thanks for sharing!
May 6, 2013
sharielliott
The game board works well and saved me time because I did not have to make it myself. Thank you
May 5, 2013
mitchellpreschool
Great find! Thanks so much for sharing.
May 5, 2013
hagertym15
Great resource for How To Unit
May 5, 2013
hagertym15
Very helpful during my How-To Unit
May 5, 2013
Sherie Johns
Good unit
May 5, 2013
jodixon5
Thanks
May 4, 2013
tobyjugie
Thanks
April 29, 2013
jdem33
Great ideas and experiments!
April 28, 2013
cindigriffith
Thank you
April 28, 2013
Teacher Abroad
I taught a unit about holidays and celebrations around the world. This was very helpful. Thanks!
April 23, 2013
laurenkerry
love
April 21, 2013
mjimenez88
Used this with my kindergarteners it was great for their understanding and helping them to really focus in on writing accurate how to books!
April 21, 2013
sundayh
You have saved my Assistant Director from doing a lot of work to create a game board. Thanks
April 19, 2013
Jessica
I'm very excited to use the self/reflective behavior chart - and any other resources and tools similar in nature from you! I very much agree with your educational ideas - yay!
April 16, 2013
Karen Cassels
This is wonderful. It will be a great way to reinforce our writing skills---perfect for my kinders. Thank you.
April 16, 2013
Karen Cassels
WOW -- I don't know what I can add. These are wonderful. Thank you
April 16, 2013
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broussde re: Force and Motion Science Unit for Early Elementary
Love the experiments and activites. Just a few ?? regarding materials as I want to get everything ready for the fall.
1. Marble Construction Set--are there benefits to the set being transparent?
2. Dimensions for the ramps? Is the same ramp used for 3D Objects/Friction on a Ramp/Mr. Egg Goes for a Ride.
Thanks
1. Marble Construction Set--are there benefits to the set being transparent?
2. Dimensions for the ramps? Is the same ramp used for 3D Objects/Friction on a Ramp/Mr. Egg Goes for a Ride.
Thanks
June 16, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Thanks! 1. My marble construction set is not transparent, and we have had no problems. That being said, I could understand how the kids would enjoy watching the marble go through a transparent set. I would recommend going for something inexpensive. The kids will understand the concepts either way.
2. I use blocks that I have in my classroom to set up the ramps. For Mr. Egg it is a board that is about 3 feet long and six inches wide. Be sure to put rails on the sides (wrapping paper tubes taped on work well.) I don't use the same ramp for the friction experiment, just because I like to keep the Mr. Egg ramp, with tubes, ready for year to year. The friction ramp can be much shorter. A foot and a half by two feet is perfect.
Let me know if you have more questions! Enjoy.
2. I use blocks that I have in my classroom to set up the ramps. For Mr. Egg it is a board that is about 3 feet long and six inches wide. Be sure to put rails on the sides (wrapping paper tubes taped on work well.) I don't use the same ramp for the friction experiment, just because I like to keep the Mr. Egg ramp, with tubes, ready for year to year. The friction ramp can be much shorter. A foot and a half by two feet is perfect.
Let me know if you have more questions! Enjoy.
June 16, 2013
juju2
The chains that you hang from the ceiling to hold your table center 3D shapes that you show in your Time Savers Guide?
April 14, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
I actually just use yarn to do that. It was hard to show in the picture, so I used a thin chain as a graphic, but I find that yarn attached to a paper clip works wonderfully!
April 15, 2013
juju2 re: Time Savers Guide - Easy Ideas with Little or No Effort on Your Part!
Where do you get the chains?
April 14, 2013
joni16511 re: Mentor Texts for Teaching Beginning, Middle, and End
Are all the pages in color? I would love black and white options.
Thanks!
Thanks!
March 10, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
The pages are all in color. However, you can select to print in grayscale when printing, and you can get everything in black and white. I just tried it at home, and it looks great!
March 10, 2013
beadboard re: St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt - Reinforces Curriculum and is Fun!
This is much cuter than my hand written clues. Is there one clue a day for a week or ? do you mind to email me & tell me which places in the school the clues are for? We are a small parochial school & don't have an art room, band room, etc. (some of the places I've seen clues for) Thanks....very intriguing! smskdg@hotmail.com
March 3, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
I actually do all the clues in one morning. There is a build up with the leprechaun over the course of a couple of days, but the actual treasure hunt all happens in under an hour. The packet includes all instructions for all stages.
As for the clues, you have two options. The pre-printed ones have these locations:
cafeteria
computer lab
art room
nurse's office
lost and found
recess doors
main office
gym
guided reading library
mail room
I also have a page where the clues look exactly the same except I left the location blank. That way the only thing you would write in would be the location. I also have planning sheets included to help with this. I tried to make it as adaptable as possible to fit your needs!
As for the clues, you have two options. The pre-printed ones have these locations:
cafeteria
computer lab
art room
nurse's office
lost and found
recess doors
main office
gym
guided reading library
mail room
I also have a page where the clues look exactly the same except I left the location blank. That way the only thing you would write in would be the location. I also have planning sheets included to help with this. I tried to make it as adaptable as possible to fit your needs!
March 3, 2013
bhen re: Force and Motion Science Unit for Early Elementary
This unit is rated K-1. Our new 2nd grade standards deal with Force and Motion.
Have you had any feedback from teachers in 2nd using the unit?
Thanks,
Barbara
Have you had any feedback from teachers in 2nd using the unit?
Thanks,
Barbara
February 24, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
I have had one user specifically mention using it with second graders successfully. Much of my feedback does not specify grades, so it is hard to say what grades they are using it with. However, I do try to differentiate the unit within the experiments so you could elevate it. It is really up to you!
February 24, 2013
Katkinson1 re: Guided Reading Tracking and Planning Forms
Hi, Are your forms editable? As in, can I type my children's names in, or do I have to write them in by hand?
Thanks!
Kim
Thanks!
Kim
January 12, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Hi! The guided reading forms are a PDF, so you would need to write names in by hand. I have assessment forms (a different product), that are editable, but these are not. Thanks!
Karen
Karen
January 12, 2013
Laurie Foote (TpT Seller) re: Force and Motion Science Unit for Early Elementary
Super...I posted a picture of the unit and linked to your store. My blog is chickadeejubilee.blogspot.com
January 10, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I did a shout back to you on my blog, so hopefully you will get some visitors. I used a screen shot of your blog title, and linked back to your post. Thanks again! Here is the link: http://www.teachingace.com/chickadee-jubilee-and-force-and-motion/
January 11, 2013
Laurie Foote (TpT Seller) re: Force and Motion Science Unit for Early Elementary
Thank you for this brilliant unit! We had SO much fun today. I had the Mouse Trap plan in the back of my head and was going to create a record sheet from scratch...you did the hard work for me. Do you mind if I add screenshot of the Mouse Trap page, when I blog about it?
Thanks,
Laurie
jubileerae@gmail.com
Thanks,
Laurie
jubileerae@gmail.com
January 9, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
I am so glad that you guys enjoyed it! I don't mind at all if you add a screen shot. I would love a link back to my store if you mention the unit specifically. What is your blog? I would love to read it and link to you from my blog. Thanks so much!
Karen
Karen
January 9, 2013
Special Education - Peggy Simpson (TpT Seller)
Loved your letter today! Thanks for being so awesome! Peg ;8)
January 2, 2013
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Oh thank you! What a nice thing to read. :) Happy New Year!
Karen
Karen
January 2, 2013
dimatthews
Hi Karen,
I teach at Detroit Country Day and was wondering if I could shadow you for one day? I teach elemenatry science and love your materials. I was hoping to see what you do first hand.
Many thanks. Keep up the good work!
Diana Matthews
(248) 709-0307 (cell)
I teach at Detroit Country Day and was wondering if I could shadow you for one day? I teach elemenatry science and love your materials. I was hoping to see what you do first hand.
Many thanks. Keep up the good work!
Diana Matthews
(248) 709-0307 (cell)
October 5, 2012
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Hi! That would be great! You are more than welcome. However, much of our science work (that utilizes the materials in my store) takes place in the second half of the year (starting January). You would get the best vision of how things look in my classroom then. Does that still interest you?
October 5, 2012
clett re: Living and Nonliving Things / What Living Things Need Unit
Can this unit be used on the smartboard......like the chart for the experiment on what plants need to survive?
September 24, 2012
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Hi! I suppose it depends on how you want to use it. Any document can be projected on the SMART board, so you could open the PDF and have it showing on the board. The unit as it stands is not an interactive whiteboard lesson, so I don't think you could record data in it and save it. Does this answer your question?
September 24, 2012
menmybo re: Shared Reading Five Day Planning Form For Kindergarten!
I have a question about your shared reading 5 day plan. Do you do this with every book you read? Or maybe you pick a special book to do this with and just read other stories once?
August 16, 2012
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
I definitely do not do this with every book I read. Shared reading is one component of balanced literacy. So for read alouds, I might do a read aloud with accountable talk (discussion afterwords), or just a read aloud for fun.
Shared reading is a different component. It requires a more in depth look. The idea is that ALL students have a copy themselves, or access to a large copy (big book, SMARTboard copy, etc) so they can participate in the reading. It is a way of leveling the playing field and then focusing on certain features.
In the beginning of the year (Sept through late Nov) I do about one shared reading text each week. In ADDITION, I do lots of read alouds, reading lessons, etc). Shared reading does not play as big a role in the second half of the year. Then I focus more on comprehension and reading strategies. Hope this helps!
Shared reading is a different component. It requires a more in depth look. The idea is that ALL students have a copy themselves, or access to a large copy (big book, SMARTboard copy, etc) so they can participate in the reading. It is a way of leveling the playing field and then focusing on certain features.
In the beginning of the year (Sept through late Nov) I do about one shared reading text each week. In ADDITION, I do lots of read alouds, reading lessons, etc). Shared reading does not play as big a role in the second half of the year. Then I focus more on comprehension and reading strategies. Hope this helps!
August 16, 2012
nypeapod re: Phonics Alphabet With Real Images - No Clip Art!
Would it be possible for you to make a set with the writing lines on each letter? I teach kindergarten and my little ones need to see the line spacing for each letter to see how they should be correctly formed. I really like the real pictures used instead of clipart. Thanks.
August 3, 2012
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Hi! I finished the alphabet with handwriting lines. It is available in my store!
August 3, 2012
ginapsmith
Hi,
I just downloaded the "how to" and it wasn't exactly what I was looking for but maybe you can help :) Did you create the paper? That was what I thought I was getting. I thought it would be examples and blank paper - my mistake. Do you have any idea where to get the paper that you had electronically so that I can have students import the pictures of their steps. Thanks,
Gina Smith
I just downloaded the "how to" and it wasn't exactly what I was looking for but maybe you can help :) Did you create the paper? That was what I thought I was getting. I thought it would be examples and blank paper - my mistake. Do you have any idea where to get the paper that you had electronically so that I can have students import the pictures of their steps. Thanks,
Gina Smith
May 17, 2012
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Hi Gina! I just checked my transactions, and it looks like you purchased the "How To Mentor Texts" packet. I do have another product that is the "How To" unit that includes the blank paper. I did create the paper, so this other unit includes pictures for an anchor chart, a pacing guide, blank writing pages, and another sample text. The kids won't be able to import pictures into this document, but they can draw or glue pictures on the paper. This is a link to that product.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-To-Books-Writing-Paper-Using-Checklists-Common-Core
Please let me know if this does not answer your question. I hope it helps!
Karen
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-To-Books-Writing-Paper-Using-Checklists-Common-Core
Please let me know if this does not answer your question. I hope it helps!
Karen
May 17, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Writing For Readers Writing Workshop Paper - Using Checklists!
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I do have a couple suggestions that might help you to better market your products. Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also, number your pages.
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I am now your 6th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
I do have a couple suggestions that might help you to better market your products. Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also, number your pages.
I realize you don't teach math, but I enjoy reading input from a variety of teacherss. If you have time, I’d appreciate your input on one my freebies listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-FREE-Primary-Grades-Resource-using-dominoes
I am now your 6th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
March 22, 2012
Karen Langdon (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for the feedback and thought out response. I will ABSOLUTELY use your advice and add the copyright information and page numbers. I will also check out your products as well and get back to you!
March 22, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have been working with young children since I was sixteen years old, and was a counselor in training at summer camp. After seven years counseling, directing, teaching,and organizing camping and outdoor education programs, I began pursuing my teaching certification. I interned and worked at a Head Start, a daycare, and a Reggio Emilia based child development center with young children, all before finding my home as a kindergarten teacher for the public school system. I have now had the honor and privilege of teaching kindergartners for six years, and each year has brought more adventures, learning, and joy!
MY TEACHING STYLE
I believe in a classroom that honors children where they are, and teaches them to be the best people they can be as they grow. I am energetic and creative, and use lots of songs, music, games, and hands on experiments and activities in my classroom. I am also passionate about workshop teaching, using both writing and reading workshops in my class to meet students exactly where they are and help them to move forward. Most of all, I believe that teachers need to connect with their students in order to inspire their learning and growth.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Phi Beta Kappa Nominated for Teacher of the Year - 2011
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Bachelors Degree in Psychology and French from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Study abroad in St. Malo, France Study abroad in Strasbourg, France MA of Arts in Education, University of Michigan, Flint
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
In addition to being a passionate teacher, I am an avid traveler. I believe in sharing these experiences with my students, opening the world up to them through my stories. Please visit mt blog here: http://www.teachingace.com/blog-2/
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