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Fun year-end creative writing activity that works well in every subject area. This is a upbeat way to learn from your students at the end of the ...
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Two games and a bulletin board for your classroom. 37 pages of fun physics practice! Get your students to LOVE the laws of motion with interact...
I created this game to help my middle school science students review and practice their density calculation skills. This game gives students a c...
I created this to give my students some hands-on, higher-level thinking practice with the concepts of food chains and food webs. This will make ...
Interactive lesson plans and lab exploration stations to enhance student understanding of types of potential and kinetic energy.
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My students still ask to play this game weeks after our Periodic Table unit is over! This game includes mystery element cards, teacher direction...
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Have fun getting to know your students by having everyone in the class make these wanted posters during the first week. Makes for a great back t...
Get to know your class with this 37-page Active Inspire Flip chart* that will engage your reading students in thoughtful discussion about why we...
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Summer skills booklet to help keep your students engaged with both fiction and non-fiction text this summer! This booklet gives kids achievable ...
Can you think of a few New Year's Resolutions for your middle school students? Guide them toward setting realistic goals by reflecting on their ...
"Back to School - New School Scavenger Hunt" is an interactive lesson designed for the first days back to school.
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Model science process skills and inspire young scientists with this middle school-level scientific method unit plan. This 140-page resource is a ...
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Review different methods of finding the volume of an object using these concise practice sheets. The notes page includes a visual and descriptio...
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I am always writing notes home in student agenda planners. Included are 9 different label sets for daily and weekly planner communication. Thes...
I created this to help middle school students organize their class materials according to their course schedule. Complete this locker liner acti...
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16 cards (8 questions, 8 answers) to help your students practice their decimal multiplication and division skills. I created this when I noticed...
Two games to help review and enhance student understanding of how to navigate the Periodic Table. These two games are available separately in my...
Make reading strategies fun for your class!
This is a canned lesson, ready to go and classroom tested with students in grades 5-8. It involv...
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standers
Great energy exploration stations, the kids really learned a lot from them.
May 19, 2013
spuglisi
Great - I am doing this right now!
May 15, 2013
Adventures in Science (TpT Seller)
Both games look like a lot of fun to play! One note- the music does not play with the Amazing Race PP. I think you would need to attach the actual music file separately.
May 15, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your feedback. You are probably right about attaching the music file. I'll have to look into the copyright issues with that!
May 15, 2013 
samuelsonk
I was looking for a resource that had all three laws together. Great!
May 15, 2013
Amy L
Great for organization!
May 9, 2013
btlloyd
Great activities for the summer.
May 6, 2013
aimeeloulou82
Well thought out! Can't wait to try it!
May 4, 2013
mariaevans
Very helpful.
May 3, 2013
cooperjm
good
April 26, 2013
cooperjm
good
April 26, 2013
cooperjm
fun
April 26, 2013
nsiz93
I used this lesson with 8th graders in a special education science class and not only did they love it, they GOT IT! They left class excited about Density!!! This lesson gave my students a lot of confidence for their state assessment in science. Thank you!!!!
April 24, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Your feedback is really helpful. It totally made my day!!! Thank you!
April 24, 2013
ScienceMom (TpT Seller)
fabulous...I did not set up the stations with my 8th graders but instead had each table demonstrate a different station one at a time, in front of the class
April 21, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
What a great idea! Thanks for leaving me feedback :)
April 24, 2013
danmalk
My students loved the activities!
April 20, 2013
kbh4uf
Very helpful!
April 18, 2013
beckycla
Thank you for this resource!
April 13, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your purchase and have a great end of the year!
May 13, 2013
middleschoolmamma
Great Freebie! Thanks!!
April 10, 2013
cherylz
Can't wait to use it!
April 7, 2013
cherylz
Can't wait to use it!
April 7, 2013
bbiel
I like the "real world" look of these coupons. :)
April 4, 2013
teachtam
I found this activity after I finished my chemistry unit. I enjoy having my lab groups be competitive and create ways for them to compete. This will be amazing to use next year. They will like the whole concept as related to the TV show. Thanks so much!
April 2, 2013
sgarriott
This is a huge lifesaver! What an AWESOME resource for my class! Thank you!
March 26, 2013
annamar36
This packet was very useful!
March 24, 2013
elabbiento
nicely done
March 24, 2013
elabbiento
Thank you for another great activity
March 24, 2013
JISteacher
I love this experiment and I know the kids will enjoy it. Thank you so much for sharing it! I can't wait to try it.
March 23, 2013
Jen Carsrud (TpT Seller)
Fun way to introduce and build background on ecosystems! Thank you!
March 22, 2013
elabbiento
Nice, easy quick labs that get the point across. Thank you!
March 21, 2013
amyteacherashley
Love!
March 21, 2013
Drusilla Smith (TpT Seller)
Great resource. I can hardly wait to use it. My students will love it.
March 20, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad that you like it. I hope it is a fun way for your kids to end the year.
May 13, 2013
elabbiento
Love this! I can't wait to start it next school year!
March 19, 2013
beltrankarla
I just bought your survey, but when I download it, the file is not recognizable. Could you please check it please and let me know?
Thank you!
Thank you!
March 17, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
It is an Active Inspire Flipchart file, so it can only be opened with Active Inspire which is the software that works with Promethean Boards. If you downloaded it by accident, not realizing the file type I recommend filing a help ticket with TpT. They are always very helpful and will often credit your account if you can't access a product due to a technical issue. If that does not work, email me at thesummerwrights@gmail.com and I'll send you one of my other TpT products (not a flip chart) for your trouble.
March 17, 2013
Rlbootan
This is adorable! Can't wait to use it Monday morning on the start of my Ecosystem unit!! Thank you
March 15, 2013
harrislm1
Perfect for our unit on teeth! Thanks!
March 14, 2013
Hannah Steiber (TpT Seller)
I LOVE these!!!! Used them as auction items in a ficticious auction in my high school Personal Finance class--they were highly coveted and "sold" for big bucks!!!
March 14, 2013
alanaphillips
thanks
March 12, 2013
Kristin Larrabee (TpT Seller)
Brought many ideas to the table for my students, and deepened the understanding.
March 12, 2013
elabbiento
Love the ideas..a nice change and very organized. The internet resources for the whiteboard are a great asset too!
March 11, 2013
Tracybrownk12
it looks great! The worksheets are visually appealing and the directions are very clear!
March 11, 2013
mt99
I really like the stations! My students can really benefit from these after the concepts have been taught and they can experiment themselves. Great job!
March 10, 2013
elabbiento
Love, love, love the 3 Laws Layers game...I know my students will too! I also love the bulletin board. I can't wait to put it up!
March 7, 2013
simssm
Love
March 5, 2013
benton
A nice change from what I normally do. Thanks!
March 1, 2013
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beltrankarla re: Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey
Kate. I bought your survey but simply cannot download it. I've tried in my pc, android, tablet, etc, but it says it's not a valid pdf file. Could you please help me out?
Thank you!
Karla
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Karla
March 21, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Hi Karla,
Your message just appeared in my inbox (March 23). I'm really sorry for the delayed response because it looks like you posted this question a few days ago. I can save the file as a pdf and send it to you via email, but the product is a flipchart file (Promethean Board software). The pdf version would not really have all the same detail as the flipchart file, as the Promethean Board software allows for more "bells and whistles" than a pdf. If you don't use Active Inspire (Promethean) in your classroom, you may want to file a help desk and see if they will credit your account due to a software issue. (TpT has been great any time that I have filed a request.) If you didn't intend to download an Active Inspire Flipchart, and can't get a refund from TpT, email me at thesummerwrights@gmail.com and I'll send you another item from my store instead. Sorry for your troubles and feel free to email me and I'd be happy to help you out. - Kate
Your message just appeared in my inbox (March 23). I'm really sorry for the delayed response because it looks like you posted this question a few days ago. I can save the file as a pdf and send it to you via email, but the product is a flipchart file (Promethean Board software). The pdf version would not really have all the same detail as the flipchart file, as the Promethean Board software allows for more "bells and whistles" than a pdf. If you don't use Active Inspire (Promethean) in your classroom, you may want to file a help desk and see if they will credit your account due to a software issue. (TpT has been great any time that I have filed a request.) If you didn't intend to download an Active Inspire Flipchart, and can't get a refund from TpT, email me at thesummerwrights@gmail.com and I'll send you another item from my store instead. Sorry for your troubles and feel free to email me and I'd be happy to help you out. - Kate
March 23, 2013
beltrankarla re: Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey
Kate. I bought your survey but simply cannot download it. I've tried in my pc, android, tablet, etc, but it says it's not a valid pdf file. Could you please help me out?
Thank you!
Karla
Thank you!
Karla
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla re: Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey
Kate. I bought your survey but simply cannot download it. I've tried in my pc, android, tablet, etc, but it says it's not a valid pdf file. Could you please help me out?
Thank you!
Karla
Thank you!
Karla
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla re: Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey
Kate. I bought your survey but simply cannot download it. I've tried in my pc, android, tablet, etc, but it says it's not a valid pdf file. Could you please help me out?
Thank you!
Karla
Thank you!
Karla
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla re: Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey
Kate. I bought your survey but simply cannot download it. I've tried in my pc, android, tablet, etc, but it says it's not a valid pdf file. Could you please help me out?
Thank you!
Karla
Thank you!
Karla
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla re: Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey
Kate. I bought your survey but simply cannot download it. I've tried in my pc, android, tablet, etc, but it says it's not a valid pdf file. Could you please help me out?
Thank you!
Karla
Thank you!
Karla
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
beltrankarla
Hello Kate. I bought the Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey for next school year, but haven't been able to open it on my computer. Is there a way you can send it to me or something? I really want to use it but even after buying it it says the file cannot be downloaded.
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
Thank you!
Karla Beltran
March 21, 2013
Trish Andrews (TpT Seller) re: Newton's Three Laws Games Resource Pack
Hi!
I'm having trouble finding a age appropriate lessons on motion for second graders.
Do you think I could use some of this if I lighten it up a bit? Thanks
Trish Andrews
I'm having trouble finding a age appropriate lessons on motion for second graders.
Do you think I could use some of this if I lighten it up a bit? Thanks
Trish Andrews
February 3, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Trish,
I just looked through the file pretty carefully to see if it could be adapted for the younger ones, and I really don't think it will work. I think it could be adapted for 4th grade and up. Most of the materials require students to read a scenario and then apply one of Newton's Three Laws. I'd hate for you to purchase it and then find out that it is not what you need. Best of luck finding resources for your 2nd graders!
I just looked through the file pretty carefully to see if it could be adapted for the younger ones, and I really don't think it will work. I think it could be adapted for 4th grade and up. Most of the materials require students to read a scenario and then apply one of Newton's Three Laws. I'd hate for you to purchase it and then find out that it is not what you need. Best of luck finding resources for your 2nd graders!
February 3, 2013
Vicki49 re: Student-led Conference Activity for Middle School
Kate, I bought your product, and downloaded it. But I cannot get it to convert to something I can read and printout. I have an updated version of PDF, so I don't know how to fix this. Please advise. Thank you. Vicki Youngman
January 8, 2013
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Vicki, I'm sorry you are having a hard time opening the file. I checked from my phone and computer and it seems to be working fine from my end. It is a zipped file, so you will need to unzip it, but I'm sure you probably tried that. I guess my only suggestion would be to contact TpT with a support ticket. They are always really helpful when I have run into issues with a product. Another option would be for you to email me at thesummerwrights@gmail.com and I could email you the PDF - not in a zipped folder. I'm more than willing to help in any way I can!
January 8, 2013
Adventures in Science (TpT Seller) re: Density Game "Sink or Swim" Review Activity
Hi Kate,
I noticed you left a few cards blank for teachers to write in their own questions. Is there a way to do it right in the pdf file? I'd rather not hand-write them in, especially if I am going to make 12 sets.
Thanks,
Laurie
I noticed you left a few cards blank for teachers to write in their own questions. Is there a way to do it right in the pdf file? I'd rather not hand-write them in, especially if I am going to make 12 sets.
Thanks,
Laurie
October 23, 2012
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Laurie,
The PDF cannot be edited...sorry. Email me at thesummerwrights@gmail.com and I will send you that page of the cards in word document format so that you can edit it. You bring up a good point, so I will look into ways to make the cards editable in the PDF in the future. Thanks!
The PDF cannot be edited...sorry. Email me at thesummerwrights@gmail.com and I will send you that page of the cards in word document format so that you can edit it. You bring up a good point, so I will look into ways to make the cards editable in the PDF in the future. Thanks!
October 23, 2012
Adventures in Science (TpT Seller) re: Classroom Incentive Coupons- Middle Grades
Sorry- My question was for the Density Game, not here!
October 23, 2012
usetheforst re: Parent Communication Labels for Student Planners
What are the other labels?
October 7, 2012
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
Great question! Here are the themes for the labels...
- Field Trip Tomorrow
- Homework was turned in
- Homework for each subject turned in- check list
- Parent Letter Alert
- Please restock your supplies- running low on pencils...etc
- Worked well with others today
- Great contributions to class today
- Listening skills are showing improvement
- Working hard to be the best student possible
The file includes pdf as well as word documents so that you can edit them to suit your particular needs.
Thanks for considering this product. Happy Teaching!
-Kate
- Field Trip Tomorrow
- Homework was turned in
- Homework for each subject turned in- check list
- Parent Letter Alert
- Please restock your supplies- running low on pencils...etc
- Worked well with others today
- Great contributions to class today
- Listening skills are showing improvement
- Working hard to be the best student possible
The file includes pdf as well as word documents so that you can edit them to suit your particular needs.
Thanks for considering this product. Happy Teaching!
-Kate
October 7, 2012
Debra Thivierge (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry ... I've downloaded the software and still I can't open the file. I didn't realize I'd need special software to open it ... our school does not use Promethean. Is there any way I could get a refund? And now when I click on it in My Purchases, it takes me to your store but not the product (I wanted to look at the description again). And it doesn't come up in search. I'm a seller here myself so am definitely NOT trying to be a pain ... but at this point I can't access or use the product.
September 21, 2012
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
I looked into it for you and the kind people at TpT said that they would issue you a refund (if you send them a request and explain that you don't have the software). Thanks for checking out my products and happy teaching!
-Kate
-Kate
September 21, 2012
Debra Thivierge (TpT Seller) re: Identifying Variables Promethean Flip Chart Learning Pack
Hi ... just purchased your Variables activity. For some reason the Flipchart file won't open for me. What program was it created in? And the vocab. sheet has the bottom sentence (or 2, can't tell for sure) cut off. It looks like a cool activity if these issues could be solved. Thanks in advance for your help.
September 21, 2012
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
The flip chart is active inspire- the software that is used with Promethean boards. I'll take a look at the note sheets when I get home and get right back to you tonight. Thanks for letting me know!
September 21, 2012
evdand123 re: Reading Survey: Get to Know Your Class Interactive Survey
I can't open this. What program can I use to access it?
September 3, 2012
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
The file is an ActiveInspire Flipchart. Try http://www.prometheanworld.com/en-us/education/products/software/activinspire to find out about downloading the software. There used to be a free trial available but I'm not sure if they still offer it. Hope this helps :)
September 3, 2012
BeachLove re: Communication Skits to Enhance Positive Behavior
I tried to download this purchase, but it is telling me this file is corrupt. Would you be able to help me reach the seller and/or submit a new file which is not corrupt. Thank you.
August 15, 2012
Kate's Classroom Cafe (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry you are having trouble downloading! I checked the document on my end and it looks to be fine. I'll contact TpT and see if they have any suggestions.
August 16, 2012
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"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are harmony." - Gandhi This is my 12th year teaching middle school and every year my practice is refined and improved to provide the best possible learning experience for my students. I also have experience working with teachers to enhance use of technology, as well as with strategies for implementing literacy skills across content areas. I have the best job in the world!
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