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Need a mini-lesson to teach the rule of the silent "e" that helps children remember and apply it to other words? Kathy Griffin uses a familiar c...
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Help your students remember the phonics rule for when two vowels are together in a word. Kathy Griffin creates a multimedia file that is repetit...
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Do your students need help learning or practicing the 2 and 3 letter phonics' blends? Kathy Griffin creates a catchy tune and .mov file that wi...
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Children need automaticity in saying their letters/sounds. Kathy Griffin creates a fun phonics song and media file to help children rapidly name...
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Did you know there are many words that can be made from the "ack, eck, ick, ock, and uck" word families? Kathy Griffin creates Five Word Familie...
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Kathy Griffin uses a familiar tune to teach the phonics digraphs ch, sh, wh, and th. The song is upbeat and catchy and will have your students le...
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Working with those pesky vowel sounds? Try using a song to help your students remember them along with some phonics marching practice too! Show...
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Do your students have trouble remembering the phonics diphthongs like "au, aw, eu, ew, oi, oy, ou, ow" and the "r" controlled vowels "er, ir, ur?...
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Introduce your students to the at, ell, ip, op, and ug word families. Use these word families to teach 80 CVC words through a fun, upbeat media ...
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Children need multiple strategies for learning to read. Teach these strategies through a fun song to help them remember what good readers do when...
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Need a catchy tune to help your students remember the alphabet and their sounds. "Won't Forget No More" will have your students clapping and si...
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Do you need help teaching your students about nonfiction text features? This unit will help your students learn about them in a developmentally ...
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Do you have students that get wiggly at group time? OF COURSE! They are young children and their attention spans are short. They tie and untie...
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Do you have students struggling to learn their word wall words that do not follow typical phonics' rules? Do they keep trying to sound them out a...
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Do you need literacy centers, guided reading activities, or whole group activities to teach the "silent e" rule?
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Teach your students to look for the common "chunk" patterns within words with this multimedia file. Teach "ang, ing, ong, and ung" through a fun...
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Help your students remember the rule for when two vowels are together in a word. Kathy Griffin creates books for independent reading, guided rea...
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Kathy Griffin created these books to go along with the song "Blends Are Letter Friends" song and the multimedia file. Use the books independentl...
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Need a song to help teach the rule of the silent "e" that helps them remember and apply it to other words? Kathy Griffin uses a familiar childre...
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ehart1949
great resource
May 20, 2013
ehart1949
great resource
May 20, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks Nancy for purchasing another one of my products and leaving feedback. I really appreciate it.
May 18, 2013 
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Yay! I love this one two. The little girl that sings with me has a precious voice and is a sweetheart too.
May 18, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
It's one of my kiddos favorites. They like to do the movements with it. Thanks for always leaving feedback. I appreciate it:-)
May 18, 2013
Nancy Strout (TpT Seller)
I use this whenever I'm teaching the silent e rule. My kids love it!
May 18, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Glad it is helping your students learn the silent e rule. Thanks for purchasing another one of my products.
May 18, 2013
clayconnor
love it
May 12, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I am glad you love it. I appreciate you leaving feedback.
May 18, 2013
mcampion11
My kiddos LOVE this! Every day they ask for it! Thank you! :)
May 12, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
That is AWESOME! Made my night:-) Thanks for leaving feedback and for purchasing one of my products.
May 18, 2013
aphillips92283
I love Kathy's songs! My students learn so much from them and have so much fun! What a great way to incorporate movement and the arts into learning!
May 9, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for the awesome feedback. I just updated the file and added an activity packet to it that I think you students will love to go with the multimedia file. Have fun!
May 16, 2013
ctomek
My children LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. You make such quality products.
May 8, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you for purchasing another one of my products. I am so glad they love it. Tell them I said, "Hi! and ch, sh, wh, th, ch, sh, wh, th:-)
May 18, 2013
Rebekah Brock (TpT Seller)
I'm SO excited to use this! I can say without question that this is going to be a hit in my classroom! Thanks!
Rebekah
Rebekah
May 8, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks Rebekah for leaving feedback. I am glad you like this song. Happy singing:-)
May 18, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks Glenyce for purchasing another one of my products. I just updated the file and added an activity packet to it :-) Have fun!
May 16, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Awesome! Thanks for purchasing another one of my products. I just updated the file and added MORE:-)
May 16, 2013
kidzreadingteach
Thanks Kathy!
May 7, 2013
geffed
Looking forward to using this in my classroom!
May 7, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I am glad your liked your purchase. My students love playing this word sort and singing it too. Thanks for leaving feedback.
May 18, 2013
cathyed
great stuff!!
May 7, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Awesome! Thanks for leaving feedback. Happy singing the letter sounds.
May 18, 2013
pguerra
Can't wait to make!
May 7, 2013
Patty Ward
My class absolutely loves your songs!!!
May 7, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much:-) I am glad they love them and encourages me to do more. I appreciate your purchase and leaving feedback too. Happy singing!
May 18, 2013
nullah
These look like fun ideas!
May 6, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
This packet is a passion of mine. My students don't want to miss a day. Have fun! Thanks for leaving feedback.
May 18, 2013
Ambery1
Perfect!
May 5, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
That's an awesome compliment!!! Thanks for purchasing one of my products and for leaving feedback. Happy singing!
May 18, 2013
Tina Leventhal (TpT Seller)
My kids love singing the song! Great way to teach blends. Thanks!
May 4, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Fantastic! I love that they love singing the song. My students love to dance with it too. Thanks for leaving feedback.
May 18, 2013
chodnik
Thank you!
May 2, 2013
dixon44
Love it - only minor complaint is that I have the tune stuck in my head! But, it's worth it because the catchy tune helps the children remember the strategies. Thanks.
May 2, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
LOL!!! That really made me laugh out loud because I do the same thing. You know you're a teacher when . . . So glad it's helping your students remember the strategies. Thanks for purchasing one of my products and for leaving feedback.
May 2, 2013
Johnston Kindergarten Corner and Digital Clipart (TpT Seller)
Awesome. Thank you for sharing. I am your newest follower. : )
April 29, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks for leaving feedback and for following my store:-) Clip art store . . . OH My! Guess where I am going next?:-)
May 18, 2013
loriwilson1
I love the cute video and familiar song that reinforce the silent e rule. I am sure we won't be able to get this out of our heads once we get on board that train!
April 28, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I am so glad you liked your purchase. Happy singing the silent e rule.
May 18, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
You're welcome! Thanks for purchasing one of my products and for leaving feedback.
May 18, 2013
Patty Ward
My class loves your songs. Thank you!!
April 27, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you for letting me know! That makes me so happy too! Happy singing and tell you class I said, "Hi!"
May 19, 2013
Patty Ward
Can't wait to play this for my class!!!
April 27, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I am so glad you like one of my favorite songs. We love to do a modified square dance and get some movement in too.
May 19, 2013
Patty Ward
Love these songs.
April 27, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks for purchasing another one of my songs and leaving feedback. I really appreciate it. Happy singing!
May 19, 2013
Patty Ward
My class loves your I know my Vowels song so I can't wait to try these.
April 27, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Awesome! Thanks for purchasing one of my products and for leaving feedback.
May 19, 2013
rjnicely
As always...a top of the line product!
April 25, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks for purchasing another one of my products. Have fun making your own games this summer. It is addictive - but fun too:-)
May 19, 2013
tmmneeley
My kids LOVE this song! We use it as a warm up to our phonics work.
April 22, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
AWESOME!!! I am so glad they love it and it is helpful to you too. Happy singing!
May 19, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks Sherri! I am glad you like it. Thanks for purchasing another one of my products and leaving feedback. I really appreciate it.
May 19, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks for purchasing another one of my products and for leaving feedback. Happy singing!
May 19, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
You're welcome Sherri. Thanks for visiting my store and leaving feedback.
May 19, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks Sherri! Have fun singing and learning. Tell your class Mrs. Griffin says, "Hi!"
May 2, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Yay! Thanks for purchasing one of my products and leaving feedback. I appreciate it!
May 19, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you Sherri! You are always so sweet with your feedback. Thanks for purchasing one of my products.
May 19, 2013
caseyroo
This is just too cute!!!
April 18, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I'm glad you like it:-) Happy singing the reading strategies. Thank you for leaving feedback.
April 19, 2013
caseyroo
Great song!! My kinders will love this!
April 18, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
My kiddos love this one too. You can watch the YouTube video to see the motions I use with my class. Kathy Griffin Teacher Channel. Thank you for purchasing another one of my products and leaving feedback.
April 19, 2013
caseyroo
Absolutely love this. Can't wait to use it with my students!!!
April 18, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
YAY! Have fun singing with your students. Thanks for leaving feedback.
April 19, 2013
carolynscardina
Just introudced this to my kinders and they love it! They are making up more word families to add to the song!!
April 17, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
That is fantastic! My students do the same thing! And that's when the real learning really occurs when they transfer it to other word families too. Thanks for sharing and for leaving feedback.
April 17, 2013
carolynscardina
Awesome, my kinders love this!
April 17, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
That's so great to hear. Happy children = children who learn with a smile:-) Thanks for purchasing one of my products and for leaving feedback.
April 17, 2013
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kglover1
Do you have any products for Name of the Day for Kindergarten?
April 27, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I have Literacy Alive which is my name of the day program. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literacy-Alive
Have you been to any of my conferences? You can email me at kathytps@aol.com if you have any other questions.
Have you been to any of my conferences? You can email me at kathytps@aol.com if you have any other questions.
April 29, 2013
countrygirls
I love all of your songs! I teach first grade and the kids love them! Please continue to make more. Will you ever be in the Texas area for conferences?
Thanks,
Traci In Texas
Thanks,
Traci In Texas
March 28, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thanks Traci! I was in Austin 2 times in January. Hopefully I will be there again soon. You can follow my teaching blog or check in now and again, as I usually post my presenting schedule on the side bar. http://kathygriffinteach.blogspot.com I will be in Vegas and Chicago again at the SDE DI Conference and the Academy. I am back in the recording studio on Saturday and should have 3 more songs very soon that teach nouns, verbs, and other language arts skills:-) I also have some new songs/limericks on teaching inferring and poetry that are almost finished. I am going to release them as soon as I finish them this time. Check back in 2-3
weeks. Thanks for asking!
weeks. Thanks for asking!
March 28, 2013
Lisa Rombach (TpT Seller) re: Two Vowels Together Rule for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
Hi Kathy! I just wanted to share that I used the 2 vowel song today and it was a HUGE hit! My kids starting singing along RIGHT AWAY! I will be using it kick off each lesson on 2 vowel combinations! Thanks for creating such a GREAT resource!!
Regards,
Lisa
Regards,
Lisa
March 20, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Hi Lisa! Yay! I'm so glad your students loved singing it. Thanks for letting me know. I'm back in the recording studio and am excited about my next set of songs and multimedia files. It's great to hear how the others are helping students learn. Makes me more motivated to get back in there and do the technical stuff. It's also fun to know the face behind your name, since we got to meet in Ohio:-)
March 20, 2013
lisaport re: Combinations of 5 and 10 Train Frames
I love this but can't get it to print. Has anyone else had a similar problem that you know?
February 27, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
No one has mentioned it. I'm not by my computer to check and see on my end, as I am out of town. I will check on it as soon as I get home to see if there is an issue. Send me your email and I can send you the file when I get home. My email is kathytps@aol.com
Thanks for visiting my store. UPDATE 2/27/13 I just downloaded it and it printed out for me. Can you try it again? If it still doesn't work, send me your email and I will email it to you. THANKS:-)
Thanks for visiting my store. UPDATE 2/27/13 I just downloaded it and it printed out for me. Can you try it again? If it still doesn't work, send me your email and I will email it to you. THANKS:-)
February 27, 2013
Brenda Said Wright (TpT Seller) re: I've Been Working on My Silent e Rule for the Smart Board or IWB
Hello,
I just purchased this and I accidently downloaded it when a student was logged on my computer. Now, it won't let me download it again when I am logged in. Is there anyway I can delete the original version and download it to my computer when I am logged in?
Thank you!
Brenda
I just purchased this and I accidently downloaded it when a student was logged on my computer. Now, it won't let me download it again when I am logged in. Is there anyway I can delete the original version and download it to my computer when I am logged in?
Thank you!
Brenda
February 21, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Hi Brenda. I replied to this question on the comment section. I am checking in to see if you were able to download it again. Lets know if it didn't show up on your TpT purchases. Thanks! Kathy
February 22, 2013
carda18 re: Outlaw Words Activity and Game Pack
Is it possible to provide a blank page for other outlaw words? If not, will just white out and add others.
February 11, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I am not for sure what you are asking. Are you wanting to add your own words to all of the games of just a certain page of the packet? You can reply to my email if you prefer. kathytps@aol.com
Thanks!
Thanks!
February 11, 2013
cm4logan re: Two Vowels Together Rule Books
your books.....do they include all the "vowel buddies" in one story or do they focus on only one vowel buddy?
February 8, 2013
lmobleyt re: Copycat Letter Boogaloo Song
Will the multimedia file work on the Promethean Board?
February 7, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Yes. They run on Quick Time and do not require any type of interactive whiteboard software. Most computers have Quick Time on them. It is a free download to run this type of multimedia file, so you can download it for free if you don't. I also put them on my classroom student computers for the students to use as a supported reading activity. Let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks for visiting my store.
February 7, 2013
sjanderson re: Won't Forget No More for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
I don't have a smart board or IWB....but you mention that this can be used with a computer. I have a MAX Air. Will it work on that computer?
January 13, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Yes the multimedia file runs on Quick Time. It should be on your Mac Air. If not, it can be downloaded for free.
January 13, 2013
kinderhaze re: I Know My Vowels Activity Pack
All of my "u" words have a red square instead of the u. Can you tell me what to do?
January 12, 2013
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Are you on a Mac computer? Here are the directions that I pulled from the "My Purchases" page your TpT page. "If you purchased a PDF and it is blurry after you open it, solve it this way: on a MAC or PC, install the latest version of ADOBE READER. Then, open the file with ADOBE READER. That's it. On a MAC, make sure to "Open With" ADOBE READER and NOT Preview. If it's still blurry, that's because you are still opening it with Preview."
I have a Mac so here is how I do it. I download the file and then do the control button and then the right click. It will say open with and Preview will show. If you look down, it should have ADOBE as an option. Choose ADOBE. Then the blurry images will disappear. Sometimes the text boxes do that on a Mac. It will ask if you want to change your default to ADOBE. I choose no. When I encounter the blurry images again (depends on the shapes and the font chosen), then I will open with ADOBE. I hope that makes sense to you. If you need more help, you can email me at: kathytps@aol.com
Thank you for purchasing one of my products. My students love to play the games.
I have a Mac so here is how I do it. I download the file and then do the control button and then the right click. It will say open with and Preview will show. If you look down, it should have ADOBE as an option. Choose ADOBE. Then the blurry images will disappear. Sometimes the text boxes do that on a Mac. It will ask if you want to change your default to ADOBE. I choose no. When I encounter the blurry images again (depends on the shapes and the font chosen), then I will open with ADOBE. I hope that makes sense to you. If you need more help, you can email me at: kathytps@aol.com
Thank you for purchasing one of my products. My students love to play the games.
January 12, 2013
kim6918 re: Blends Are Letter Friends for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
How many blends will I receive and will this play on a digital picture frame?
December 9, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
It covers 34 blends and is Quick Time file. I will have to tea search whether it will work on that. Check back at the end of the day and I will post what I find out. I don't own a digital frame. Great question. It is a multimedia file which has music.
December 9, 2012
khare3 re: Nonfiction Text Features & My First Research Project
Are students using text features to identify information in text? Or are they just identifying text features?
December 4, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
So sorry but this question just posted. The packet has them creating a book of nonfiction text features based on themselves as the subject and then it has a booklet to locate/record nonfiction text features they find in the print in the classroom books/materials. Each has a place to either write or perhaps tape the nonfictiom text feature (if it is a Scholastic type magazine). Then there are also sheets were they can record the text feature found and how it helped them understand the text more which I used as a research independent recording activity. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
December 9, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Well that worked out great! You sell clip art:) Yay for me! I think you will notice a new follower on your site. Thanks for stopping by.
November 1, 2012
nharrigan re: I've Been Working on My Silent e Rule Books
I have purchased your silent e song but I do not know the tune. How do I hear the music?
November 1, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you for purchasing the book set. It is to the tune I've Been Working on the Railroad. I sell the songs individually for $1.25 on TpT or all 19 on the Growing Dendrites with Kathy Griffin for $15.00. You can go to the song on my TpT store to hear a mini-clip of it or on my YouTube channel Kathy Griffin Teacher to hear/see more of the song. If you have any more questions or need assistance, you can email me at kathytps@aol.com
November 1, 2012
ctomek
Kathy I didn't ignore your question about skyping with my class. I had to get permission from my principal and she was hesitant. So, she had to get permission from the superintendent who then took it to the school board. :) It came back as go ahead and try it. My children love I won't forget no more and say it is their favorite.
October 28, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
OK I'm excited!!! You went through a lot if work for that. Wow!!! Email me at kathytps@aol.com and we will make a plan.
November 1, 2012
cmcbrooks re: Jingle Bell Word Families Song
I bought several of your songs but I can't figure out how to save them on my computer to use with my students. I don't want to have to log in to Teachers Pay Teachers each time I want to use it.
October 3, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Were you able to save these files? You should not have to download them every time. Instead of clicking on open, try saving the target as. If this doesn't work, you can email me at kathytps@aol.com and I will help walk you through the process. Sorry it took so long to respond. I replied the next day on my iPhone but I don't see the response here. Please let me know if you still need help. Thanks for purchasing my songs.
October 15, 2012
loriwhatley re: I Know My Vowels for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
Does this file work with an Eno board? It is similar to the Smartboard--it is an interactive whiteboard, but it does not use the Smartboard software. Also, does it cover long vowel sounds in one syllable words?
September 23, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
It works on any board. Whatever displays on your computer that you have connected to the board appears on your board. It does not use any interactive whiteboard software, but you do need to have Quick Time on your computer as it is a Quick Time file. You can download Quick Time for free if it is not on your computer. You can download the preview file on your computer at school if you are concerned about whether it will work. Have you looked at the preview file on the computer you are using now? If you have any more questions, let me know.
Just read your question again and I didn't answer the last question. No it just covers short vowel sounds.
Just read your question again and I didn't answer the last question. No it just covers short vowel sounds.
September 23, 2012
ctomek re: Won't Forget No More for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
not a question but had to write and tell you I have been playing won't forget no more and even my hard core little fellas that hate all my songs told me how much they love this one!
September 23, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
What a wonderful way to start my day! Thank you for sharing this story. I love to find ways to motivate and involve our little learners, especially those who struggle with being part of the "participation group.". I'm getting ready to get Skype up on my computer so I can meet all of these children. I talk to my students about how I come up with the words to the songs and we all become songwriters. It's a great writing project. See if you can Skype at your school. If you can't, we can write letters, email, or I can make a special video blog just for the children. Thanks for inspiring me today.
September 23, 2012
sternwalls re: Growing Dendrites with Kathy Griffin CD
I would be very interested in having the songs and all the multimedia files so having the option to purchase them altogether would be wonderful.
Thank you!
Thank you!
September 19, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I am working on combining all of my products for "Growing Dendrites with Kathy Griffin" as a bundle pack. It should be up by September 26th.
September 23, 2012
sternwalls re: Growing Dendrites with Kathy Griffin CD
Does this also include the smart board/power point slides set to the music?
September 11, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
No, this CD is only the songs. The multimedia files are sold separately for $4.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing them all, I could discount the price and have a hard copy (CD) to mail out. The files are too big to put together as a download. If you are interested, let me know and I can place it as an option on my Teachers Pay Teachers store. Thank you for visiting my store.
September 11, 2012
jamiegw re: Back to School Name Cheer Book
Since it's a pdf file, I won't be able to write the names in them. Any way to send it as a word document?
August 23, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I just hand write their names on mine. Due to the terms of use of the clipart license that i purchased, i can only release the File in a PDF version.
August 24, 2012
ctomek re: Won't Forget No More Song
This isn't a question but a comment and I didn't know where to put it. Yes, I think we must have similar teaching styles! I had already checked out your youtube videos that go with your products and have used many of your ideas. I had the whole class watch the hand movements for the r controlled vowels. They loved hearing someone's voice besides my own showing them how to do it. As they wrote words I saw the hand motions being used many times. You have the perfect voice for children's songs. I am your fan!
August 14, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you for telling me the story about them using the motions while writing. My students do that too and it is wonderful to hear it carrying over into their writing. Can you email me at kathytps@aol.com ?
August 15, 2012
juju2 re: Listening Strategies for the Early Childhood Classroom
Do the actual songs and music comes with this download or how to get the songs?
August 12, 2012
carolfair
Thank you Kathy! I found it. IT was in my Videos on my ipad! Your so smart! :-)
Carol
Carol
August 6, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
YAY Carol! I knew you could do it :) You're more tech savy than you thought.
August 7, 2012
LaceyMoore re: Back to School Name Cheer Book
Hi Kathy!
I am so sorry to bother you, but for some reason when I download this I only see 9 pages. And, the Class cheer book isn't part of the 9 pages. So I assume it is in the latter part of the download that I haven't figured out how to get yet. Do you happen to know a solution that I could try?
Thanks!
I am so sorry to bother you, but for some reason when I download this I only see 9 pages. And, the Class cheer book isn't part of the 9 pages. So I assume it is in the latter part of the download that I haven't figured out how to get yet. Do you happen to know a solution that I could try?
Thanks!
August 5, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Lacey - Try again. Sometimes it takes a little bit for the edit to kick in. I posted it on Pinterest as soon as I updated it. I am able to download it with all of the pages. Email me at kathytps@aol.com if it doesn't work, so I can report the error. It is 7:05 p.m. CST.
Thanks!
Thanks!
August 5, 2012
carolfair re: iPad iPod iPhone Blends Are Letter Friends
I am having trouble getting your blends are letter friends, ipad mp4 to actually show up on my ipad. I have tried to follow the directions. First I downloaded. Then I opened itunes, located movies library. Clicked and dragged and from there I have been unsuccessful in finding it finally ON my ipad. I've synched, etc. but am completely unsure why I don't see it?
Frustrated and not that tech savy,
Carol Fair :-(
Frustrated and not that tech savy,
Carol Fair :-(
August 4, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Don't be frustrated:) You will get there. Are you looking under videos on your iPad. It is a multimedia file. It is not an mp3 so it won't go under songs. Try that and then email me at kathytps@aol.com if you can't find it.
Hi Carol. It's been a few hours since my reply post, and I'm checking back in with you to see if you were successful since I didn't hear from you. Let me know either way.
Hi Carol. It's been a few hours since my reply post, and I'm checking back in with you to see if you were successful since I didn't hear from you. Let me know either way.
August 4, 2012
megansanchez re: We've Got Dendrites/Word Work Chant for the Smart Board or IWB
Kathy,
I first met you at an SDE workshop and was sold on using a smartboard. I was able to put it to use last year and wow it was so fun for the kids and myself. Now I am moving to a school with a prometheum board. Most of your files that I used with the smartboard would not transfer over. The multimedia is not transferrable. Have you come up with things for the prometheum boards?
I first met you at an SDE workshop and was sold on using a smartboard. I was able to put it to use last year and wow it was so fun for the kids and myself. Now I am moving to a school with a prometheum board. Most of your files that I used with the smartboard would not transfer over. The multimedia is not transferrable. Have you come up with things for the prometheum boards?
July 4, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
The multimedia files that I sell on the TpT site or at my conferences should transfer to any board because it is a Quick Time file. I am not familiar with a Promethean Board and it's the 4th of July - no customer service today. Can you email me so I can ask you some questions about your Promethean board?Do you have Quick Time on your computer? Does your board have the pen tools that you pick up and write on pages? The "Smart Board" files that I give away for free on my website and TpT have to be used with a Smart Board. Those are the spelling games and math games. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for attending my sessions:)
kathytps@aol.com
kathytps@aol.com
July 4, 2012
Kelly Zilmer (TpT Seller)
Kathy.
I love all of your songs!! I am moving from 1st to 3rd and I am going to miss these songs. I was wondering if you ever will make some for 3rd grade students. Maybe with language skills or literary terms (simile, etc).
I love all of your songs!! I am moving from 1st to 3rd and I am going to miss these songs. I was wondering if you ever will make some for 3rd grade students. Maybe with language skills or literary terms (simile, etc).
June 22, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, I will definitely be doing some more. But is will probably be next year as the last project took me about 9 months to do. I appreciate all of your ideas. Keep them coming:) I am currently creating my next project and need to know what teachers need. Good luck with 3rd grade and if I hear of any songs or multimedia files for 3rd graders, I will send the links your way. I see that you are a TpT seller too, so I can find you:) You can also email me at kathytps@aol.com if you want to send a list as you encounter ideas this year.
June 22, 2012
mrssettle re: It's Great to Be Reading Song
If I purchase your files how can I get them to play on my ipad for the students to watch and interact with during stations?
June 8, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
You will need to put the Quick Time files in your movie/video section on iTunes. Then you can sync it to your iPad. The students will access them from the Video on the iPad. I use them as a listening center or as a read-to-self/independent reading time to reinforce the phonics' rules. It also helps differentiate as the children can listen/watch the ones that they need reinforcement or enrichment. Most of the files have teaching point pages at the end for the students to practice reading the words associated with the phonics song. My students practice reading the words at the end. Also they have a word work notebook where they write words that they notice throughout the song/or teaching points pages, and then I meet with them on the words they are working on. Hope that helps:) If you have other questions, let me know. Thanks for visiting my store.
June 11, 2012
Jennifer Smith (TpT Seller) re: The Letter H Has Many Friends for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
Kathy, I am trying to purchase things for my first grade class. PTO gave me 60 dollars to spend but I don 't know which items I should buy. I know I am going to buy the Growing Dendrites CD. Should I buy the smartboard items or the books? Jennifer Smith
May 16, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
If you have a Smart Board or digital projector then definitely those. You can also put them on your student computers for "Just Right Reading" or as a listening center alternative. Congratulations on getting the PTO money!
May 19, 2012
teachertami316 re: Five Word Families for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
I love this such a catchy tune! My 2nd and 3rd grade sped. students will love this! Thanks!!
May 7, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
That is great!!! Glad it will help your sped students. I have a daughter with Down Syndrome. I love to hear that my songs and multimedia files are helping students with special needs. Thanks for making a difference with our children. We appreciate you!
May 11, 2012
angiedangel
Oh, I just find it! I'm so excited to buy it. THANKS!!!!
May 6, 2012
angiedangel
I did watch your YouTube video and that's exactly what I was looking for to
have to accompany the song I purchased. Is the Smart Board file available for purchase?????
have to accompany the song I purchased. Is the Smart Board file available for purchase?????
May 6, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Yes copy this in your browser:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Copycat-Letter-Boogaloo-for-the-Smart-Board-IWB-or-Computer Glad you were able to see it in action on YouTube.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Copycat-Letter-Boogaloo-for-the-Smart-Board-IWB-or-Computer Glad you were able to see it in action on YouTube.
May 6, 2012
angiedangel re: Copycat Letter Boogaloo Song
Do you have anything for the Smart Board to go along with the copycat letter boogaloo song?
May 6, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Yes I have the Copycat Letter Boogaloo multimedia file for the Smart Board, IWB, and computer. You can visit my blog to see how I use it or go to my YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/KathyGriffinTeacher?feature=mhee
May 6, 2012
Kathie Glick re: Copycat Letter Boogaloo for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
Hi Kathy,
Is there anyway that the -eu could be changed to -ue as that is the combination that are in words 1st graders are exposed to (glue, blue, clue, true/untrue, due/overdue, Tuesday, avenue) and for my advanced readers pursue, revenue, cruel, subdue, fondue. I did see someone else asked about this, but I still was wondering if you might have a way to make a change.
Thank you for the consideration.
Is there anyway that the -eu could be changed to -ue as that is the combination that are in words 1st graders are exposed to (glue, blue, clue, true/untrue, due/overdue, Tuesday, avenue) and for my advanced readers pursue, revenue, cruel, subdue, fondue. I did see someone else asked about this, but I still was wondering if you might have a way to make a change.
Thank you for the consideration.
April 28, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
Most definitely. You are one of my best customers:) I can modify it for you and convert it back into a multimedia file. Which one do you want to show first? ue then ew? or the other way around? Can you send me your email? I will be heading back into the recording studio this summer to do a Copycat Letter Boogaloo - Part 2. Do you have any requests for that one. I would love to have feedback on what teachers need. I was considering adding the "oo" sound too. My email is kathytps@aol.com
OK - this is the second response in case you already read it. I can't change the vocal part without going into the studio. Email me and we can discuss your options. I can definitely do it in June when school is out, but we can think of a solution until then.
OK - this is the second response in case you already read it. I can't change the vocal part without going into the studio. Email me and we can discuss your options. I can definitely do it in June when school is out, but we can think of a solution until then.
April 29, 2012
changjm re: Copycat Letter Boogaloo for the Smart Board, IWB, or Computer
Hi Kathy,
I just bought the Copycat Boogaloo for the Smart Board. I love it and I'm sure my first graders will too...it's so fun! I am having a hard time coming up with eu words, though. I was wondering, is it supposed to be ue and ew or eu and ew?
Thanks for your help :o)
I just bought the Copycat Boogaloo for the Smart Board. I love it and I'm sure my first graders will too...it's so fun! I am having a hard time coming up with eu words, though. I was wondering, is it supposed to be ue and ew or eu and ew?
Thanks for your help :o)
April 18, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I chose this song to help with the words my children were struggling with. It is for ew and eu focusing on the diphthongs and r-controlled vowels, which is a harder concept for 1st graders, so I turned it into a fun song with visuals and motions to help them remember. There are not a lot of words with this word pattern, especially "eu" which makes it more difficult for young students to remember which is why I put it in the song. Here are some words to focus on: blew, few, new, blew, chew, crew, dew, flew, grew, knew, stew, threw, screw (eu) feud, neutral, deuce, emeu (can also be spelled emu), entrepreneur, grandeur, lieu, maneuver, neuron, neutralize, sleuth, streusel are words I use. I call the "eu" - "Fancy Nancy" words, and we do a quick vocabulary lesson on those words we find so they know word meanings too. We do many word sorts during our word work time, and we make word lists that make the "u" sound. Then we tally how many words are on our list. I have the children give me words that have the "oo" sound, and then I write them on the appropriate list. Most of the words they choose will fall in the "oo" word list, followed by ew, ue, eu, and ui. There are harder words that contain "eu" that your higher readers will encounter too. I write them on the list as we encounter them. Have you been to my YouTube channel or my blog to see the video of the motions that I use with the song? http://kathygriffinteach.blogspot.com or http://www.youtube.com/user/KathyGriffinTeacher?feature=guide
My children LOVE to do the movement/motions with the multimedia file. Plus, we use those motions when we decode unknown words. Thanks for your feedback, questions, and for visiting my store. Let me know if you need anything else. Have fun doing the Copycat Letter Boogaloo with your students. It's a highly requested one in my classroom.
My children LOVE to do the movement/motions with the multimedia file. Plus, we use those motions when we decode unknown words. Thanks for your feedback, questions, and for visiting my store. Let me know if you need anything else. Have fun doing the Copycat Letter Boogaloo with your students. It's a highly requested one in my classroom.
April 18, 2012
bernielpw re: It's Great to Be Reading Song
Kathy, Is there a "Growing Dendrites with Kathy Griffin" all inclusive file? All your cute songs say from this file, but I don't see anywhere to purchase the complete file.
Thanks!
Bernadette
Thanks!
Bernadette
April 9, 2012
Kathy Griffin (TpT Seller)
I am selling them individually as mp3's on TpT. I can sell the hard copy (complete CD "Growing Dendrites with Kathy Griffin") and mail it to you if interested. I can put that option on my TpT store this week. Check back by Thursday. Thanks for leaving the question and for visiting my store.
April 9, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kathy has 15 years teaching experience and currently teaches 1st grade. She has experience teaching in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Kathy also worked for the OK State Department of Education on a grant for including children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Kathy's teaching style is very hands on while incorporating movement, technology, and multiple strategies for learning. Kathy designs her multimedia files, Smart Board Activities, books, and literacy centers to meet a wide range of learners in the early childhood classroom. Because Kathy has taught grades Pre-K through 2nd grade, she has experience differentiating her activities to meet those needs.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Kathy received her National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist in 2002 and just recently recertified as an NBCT EC Gen in October 2011. Kathy was District Teacher of the Year in 2008. She received the Friends of Children Award from the OK Institute on Childhood Advocacy for the inclusion of children with special needs in her early childhood classroom.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Kathy has a BSED in Early Childhood Education and a MSED in Special Education.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Kathy currently teaches 1st grade and presents at many national and state conferences throughout the United States focusing on literacy, technology, and differentiated learning strategies. Visit Kathy's website: www.kathygriffinteach.com Visit Kathy's Blog: http://kathygriffinteach.blogspot.com/
GRADES TAUGHT
Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second
SUBJECT AREAS
Balanced Literacy, Special Education, Instructional Technology
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