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Kimberly Gillow
United States - Michigan - Saline
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This packet contains writing activities, recording sheets and center activities to help you teach about informational and nonfiction text feature...
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The Mother's Day Book is a perfect gift for students to give to their mom! The book gives students the opportunity to write and draw while they ...
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Research shows that sorting words helps children develop and strengthen their reading skills. This packet contains short vowel word sorts that a...
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This product includes several different short vowels center activities for each vowel. The activities include short vowel word family sorts for ...
I made this monster themed math pack to help my students review some of the important concepts and skills taught during our math lessons througho...
Students love to do how to writing! This pack includes 7 different fall themed how to writing activities. It also includes an extra graphic org...
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This product includes a poster for each of the following punctuation marks: period, comma, exclamation point, question mark, quotation marks, apo...
Allow your students to write their own classroom newspaper with these easy to use newspaper forms! Using a familiar form allows young writers t...
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Looking for signs to use when you teach the H brothers sounds? This product includes a sign for ch, sh, th and wh. It also includes charts that...
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If you are looking for a way to reinforce long vowels, word families and basic sight words with your students, this is it! This product includes ...
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This beginning reader was created for students who are developing beginning number sense, practicing sight words and working on beginning reading...
This set includes a variety of lined writing stationary with a fall theme to each page. It includes pages that can be copied or printed back to ...
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Challenge your students to make little words out of the letters in the big words in these holiday themed making words activities. The pack inclu...
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Your students can use this book to create their own book of consonant blends. Students can add words to their Book of Blends as they encounter t...
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This emergent reader was created for students who are developing beginning number sense, practicing reading number words, practicing sight words ...
The vocabulary cards in this pack can be used as part of a weather unit or as the weather is discussed in the daily classroom routine.
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This penguin unit contains activities based on the common core standards for informational text. The unit includes:
a nonfiction penguin book l...
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This emergent reader was created for students who are developing beginning number sense, practicing sight words and working on beginning reading ...
Looking for signs to use when you teach vowels? This product includes a sign for a, e, i, o, u and y. There is even a blank chart for each vowe...
Birthdays are very exciting for our young students! I'm hoping this pack will make it easy for you celebrate birthdays in your classroom!
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JennyVanHouten
This will be perfect!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
Love this one too!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
I love this!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
So cute!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
Thanks!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
Perfect!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
Perfect for Fall!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
Can't wait to use these!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
This is going to help my transition from 2nd to 1st!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
Can't wait to use these!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
Looking forward to trying this next year!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
perfect for fall!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
great for fall!
May 24, 2013
JennyVanHouten
love it!
May 24, 2013
jbielenberg
Thanks!
May 24, 2013
lipowski
Thanks for saving me the time of having to create all this work.
May 22, 2013
cvisser
Very creative!
May 21, 2013
marcysun
I bought the short vowel set, and then had to have the long vowel set. I use these all the time for fluency practice!!
May 20, 2013
lvvalentine
Great:)
May 20, 2013
lorac2
Really cute! Love it.
May 18, 2013
dara808
thank you!
May 15, 2013
dara808
thank you!
May 15, 2013
dara808
thank you!
May 15, 2013
bbuzenski
Fantastic
May 15, 2013
skobane
Great!
May 14, 2013
mlourenco
I can't wait to use this. Saw this on your blog and fell in love with this idea.
May 14, 2013
Annie Buchanan (TpT Seller)
It's so important to get kids to keep learning over the summer. Thanks for the ideas.
May 13, 2013
tink898
Great!
May 12, 2013
ktimm54
Great science writing project!
May 12, 2013
mdicianno
This is a great resource for review before my students take the MAP test.
Thank you
Thank you
May 11, 2013
pohlhaust
The kids loved this activity, thank you.
May 11, 2013
pohlhaust
The kids loved this activity. Thanks
May 11, 2013
pohlhaust
These were great for my unit, thank you.
May 11, 2013
kbybee
Fun way to end the year
May 11, 2013
jaw127
Great!
May 8, 2013
tabcola
Very useful
May 8, 2013
gallaghc
thank you!
May 8, 2013
jenzfrenz
Love this! What a fun way to extend learning through the end of the year!
May 7, 2013
turbyto
Thanks!
May 7, 2013
donna240
This worked out great with my unit. Thanks
May 6, 2013
sydnky
great summer packet!!
May 6, 2013
kscott3
Great! Made our research project so much more organized and easy. Thanks
May 5, 2013
jenniemcduffie
I can't wait to use this for the last week of school!
May 5, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Marie Spear (TpT Seller) re: Camp Read a Lot (Classroom Campout Fun!)
Hi Kimberly! I love this idea!!! I know my students would love it just as much. I teach 3rd grade... so at this point my students are almost fourth graders. I would love to do this for our last few weeks of school. I am wondering if you feel that activities included in the pack are challenging enough for end of the year third graders. Please let me know asap.
May 20, 2013
molz09 re: Camp Read a Lot (Classroom Campout Fun!)
This looks very fun!! Is it aligned with common core? Thank you!!
April 30, 2013
jaime schneider (TpT Seller) re: Informational Text
I love this! I teach first grade too and was wondering what books your use with the children. Its so hard to find information text to use with the on level and below readers. Thank you!
April 13, 2013
fbechtel re: Personal Reader Sight Word Stories
I payed for it and tryed to download it but it says that there is an error. Any suggestions on how to get it to work?
October 25, 2012
Sheryl Spears (TpT Seller) re: Winter Math Journal Prompts
Just thought of another question before I purchase your math journal prompts. Do they fit on an Avery label of any kind? Let me know. Thanks, Sheryl Spears
October 14, 2012
Sheryl Spears (TpT Seller) re: Fall Math Journal Prompts
Does your label come with the purchase of your pack?
October 14, 2012
tcoffin re: Monster Math Common Core Review
Hi! I really like your Common Core Math review using Monsters. Just wondering if you have any other CC monster inspired packs or the "I can" student objectives. If not, do you plan on making any or know anyone that may have any. I have seen these packets for Kinder, 2nd, and 3rd but not 1st grade. Thank you!
September 16, 2012
soozscott re: Memory Book
How many pages?
May 16, 2012
ladebo re: Book for Mother's Day
Hello! I love your ideas for the Mother's Day Book, however I cannot reproduce the pages in color for my children. Could you please consider removing the clip art on the pages for easier copying? Thank you! :)
April 28, 2012
spunkypb (TpT Seller) re: Daily Classroom Schedule Words
Can u tell me what words are included and how big I can make them?
March 20, 2012
melindajlong
Hi!
Is there any way I could get a few extra schedule words that fit my classroom? I love the font, and have about 2 or 3 things that were not included. Thanks!
Is there any way I could get a few extra schedule words that fit my classroom? I love the font, and have about 2 or 3 things that were not included. Thanks!
March 19, 2012
Kimberly Gillow (TpT Seller)
I work in a district that was hit by a tornado on Thursday, so I won't be able to fulfill this request right now. I apologize for any inconvenience.
March 19, 2012
maisha re: Fall Math Journal Prompts
I really like the journal prompts. I purchased all of your journal prompts. My question is: Why so you use such "fancy" font? I try so hard to teach my students proper letter formation for ease in their own writing and for reading. I find materials such as this, with letter formation which does not follow the proper letter formation conventions, are difficult for students to read and they do not provide a good model for their own printing. I also downloaded the Personal short Vowel Reading pack. I love this. I love the printing. Why don't you use this printing for all of your work the students read? Thanks your time.
March 11, 2012
Kimberly Gillow (TpT Seller)
Hi Maisha,
I do use a variety of fonts for my products. I choose different fonts for different products because readers see a variety of font in different texts. I typically use the font that looks similar to Zaner Blosser for products that I create for my struggling readers. However, I receive emails on a regular basis requesting materials with D'Nealian fonts. So, I guess everyone has different preferences. Thank you for making purchases from my store!
Kimberly
I do use a variety of fonts for my products. I choose different fonts for different products because readers see a variety of font in different texts. I typically use the font that looks similar to Zaner Blosser for products that I create for my struggling readers. However, I receive emails on a regular basis requesting materials with D'Nealian fonts. So, I guess everyone has different preferences. Thank you for making purchases from my store!
Kimberly
March 11, 2012
Marvelous Multiagers (TpT Seller) re: Daily Classroom Schedule Words
Hi Kimberly! Could you specify which schedule words you included in this pack? Thanks! :) Jill <b><a href="http://msdraffkorn.blogspot.com/">Magnificent Multiagers!</a></b>
July 9, 2011
Kimberly Gillow (TpT Seller)
Hi Jill,
Here are the words I included.
assembly, morning work, art, music,morning meeting, Daily 5, math, math centers, math journals, gym, literacy, literacy centers, science, science journals, experiment, writing, writer's workshop, poetry, spelling, spelling test, special visitor, social studies, journals, lunch, library, recess, reader's theater, quiet reading, reading groups, guided reading, author study, snack, field trip, art activity, birthday, buddies, dismissal, word work, games, reader's workshop, special event, celebration, Brain Gym, centers, calendar, phonics, test, testing, movement, math work stations, Schedule (title)
Hope this helps!
Here are the words I included.
assembly, morning work, art, music,morning meeting, Daily 5, math, math centers, math journals, gym, literacy, literacy centers, science, science journals, experiment, writing, writer's workshop, poetry, spelling, spelling test, special visitor, social studies, journals, lunch, library, recess, reader's theater, quiet reading, reading groups, guided reading, author study, snack, field trip, art activity, birthday, buddies, dismissal, word work, games, reader's workshop, special event, celebration, Brain Gym, centers, calendar, phonics, test, testing, movement, math work stations, Schedule (title)
Hope this helps!
July 9, 2011
Susie Hatfield (TpT Seller)
hi! i am also brand new to blogging. all the great games are wonderful!! i would like to know how to set up a blog and also how to turn some of the things i have made for my classroom into something i could share. is there a particular program you used? this is wonderful! thanks! Susie (c)
July 8, 2011
Kimberly Gillow (TpT Seller)
Blogger is the best way to set up a blog. I am a Mac user and use Pages, but most teachers use Publisher.
July 8, 2011
catheys
Hi Kim,
I am brand new to this site and what luck to have found your material - you are so creative! I just purchased the end of the year packet (and left positive feedback for you). My question is - some of the clipart is a little blurry and I checked to make sure I have the latest Adobe software and everything checks out. Can you only send the document in a PDF file? I apologize if that's something I should know - again I'm brand new and your packet is exactly what I need for our first graders.
Sincerely,
Cathey
I am brand new to this site and what luck to have found your material - you are so creative! I just purchased the end of the year packet (and left positive feedback for you). My question is - some of the clipart is a little blurry and I checked to make sure I have the latest Adobe software and everything checks out. Can you only send the document in a PDF file? I apologize if that's something I should know - again I'm brand new and your packet is exactly what I need for our first graders.
Sincerely,
Cathey
May 26, 2011
Kimberly Gillow (TpT Seller)
Hi Cathey,
Thank you for your purchase and the positive feedback. Unfortunately, because of the license agreements for the clipart, I can only sell it as in the PDF format. If you send me your email address, I will email you the PDF to see if it downloads more clearly for you.
Kimberly
funkyfirstgradefun@gmail.com
Thank you for your purchase and the positive feedback. Unfortunately, because of the license agreements for the clipart, I can only sell it as in the PDF format. If you send me your email address, I will email you the PDF to see if it downloads more clearly for you.
Kimberly
funkyfirstgradefun@gmail.com
May 27, 2011
montavon
Hi KIm, I teach second grade and I am very interested in your Informational text features product. Kids love informational text, but are having trouble with all the features. Our second grade teachers have made this a goal to work on. I love your blog and all your hard work is greatly appreciated!!!! Kim Montavon
April 9, 2011
Kimberly Gillow (TpT Seller)
Hi Kim,
Thanks for following my blog! I am working on the last few pages of the informational text packet. The teachers at my school have the same problem with all those features. I'm hoping the packet will be ready to post by the end of the weekend. Kimberly
Thanks for following my blog! I am working on the last few pages of the informational text packet. The teachers at my school have the same problem with all those features. I'm hoping the packet will be ready to post by the end of the weekend. Kimberly
April 9, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
My experience includes teaching in the classroom, working as a literacy intervention specialist and as a speech-language pathologist. I have taught Young 5's (pre-K), Kindergarten and 1st grade. I've also worked with at risk readers in grades K - 2. In addition to working in an elementary school setting, I have taught classes at the university level as well.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Teaching should be fun for the learner and the teacher! My classroom is organized, structured and full of movement. I believe that each of my students can succeed. It's my job to help them have the most successful school experience possible. I am lucky to have a "job" that I love!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
BS in Elementary Education & Speech/Language MA in Speech/Language Pathology
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