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MWillis1969
Thanks!
June 19, 2013
twilliams0421
Do you have a different format than a doc? Hopefully a pdf? When I open it in MS Word, it is extremely spaced out and things aren't lined up.
June 19, 2013
prabhjotk
I needed it for my handful of challenging students. Thanks for sharing it!
June 17, 2013
purdy2323
Fantastic resource, great differentiation tool!
June 15, 2013
traceyrutten
thanks
June 13, 2013
sandywitherly
Great project!
June 13, 2013
Diane Caton
I can't wait to use this next school year!
June 12, 2013
Margo Honner
I am excited to use this in my Social Studies class this next year! I am always looking for alternatives to just reading the textbook. Thanks!
June 11, 2013
rosaliep
Thanks
June 11, 2013
maureenbing
Thanks for the tips!
June 11, 2013
ace1048
thanks!
June 9, 2013
kzdeppe
Great activity for factoring. I laminated these to be used in a math station.
June 9, 2013
hrscott1
Thank you!
June 7, 2013
tlf777
Thanks!
June 6, 2013
rsynott
Thank you! My boys will love it.
June 6, 2013
joannburns
thanks
June 4, 2013
gcowing
Clearly you did a lot of work putting this together. Well done - I'll use it.
June 3, 2013
enigmaticray
This project was a great high-engagement, end-of-the-year lifesaver for me! Thanks for having a ready to use project available for free. We've been working for a couple of days and my students' animations aren't quite complete, but they are looking fabulous!
May 24, 2013
ptally
Great activities!!
May 24, 2013
pam walker
Students love probability games!
May 23, 2013
pam walker
I want to try this with my intervention students next year!
May 23, 2013
pam walker
Looking forward to using this!
May 23, 2013
arswafford
Fun game! I've played it before but it was called "skunk"!
May 22, 2013
arswafford
Another super game! Thanks!
May 22, 2013
rsynott
Lots to do!
May 21, 2013
LynnKistler
I loved this unit! Very good and helpful addition to our newspaper unit!
May 20, 2013
cumminsa
In addition to the poster board, I am allowing students to create a foldable to place in our math notebooks. Great idea....so glad I didn't need to re-invent the wheel on this project!
May 20, 2013
rose330red
Love it
May 19, 2013
jmem5555
just what i was looking for!
May 19, 2013
Julienr
Great activity for my student. I also picked up Auto Trader magazines so students could cut out their dream car.
May 19, 2013
harrietturner59
Great game!
May 18, 2013
jensharick
Thanks!
May 15, 2013
jensharick
Kids loved the card game
May 15, 2013
shanster2140
Thanks!
May 13, 2013
gjohnson73
thanks
May 12, 2013
jenjeanthebean
May God bless you for providing these to other teachers! My students are doing an outstanding job on their projects, thanks to you! :)
May 9, 2013
cathy corp
love it
May 7, 2013
turri
Kids really liked this one
May 7, 2013
turri
easy
May 7, 2013
ehargrave
What a time saver!!
May 7, 2013
ehargrave
Great way to provide hands on practice
May 7, 2013
micter
Thank you
May 7, 2013
kap076
great activity
May 6, 2013
pam walker
Excellent real life problems!
May 6, 2013
jkblueeyez
Thanks! Going to use this poster in my classroom and a good activity for kids to do when they complete classroom work.
May 5, 2013
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twilliams0421 re: Probability Game and Activity Sheets for Grade 6 and 7: My Lucky Stars
Do you have a different format than a doc? Hopefully a pdf? When I open it in MS Word, it is extremely spaced out and things aren't lined up.
June 19, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hello! Sorry that you're having issues with the file. I'm at work right now, but I will upload this file as a PDF after work and I'll comment back here when it's done!
It's loaded as a PDF now - should be good to go!
It's loaded as a PDF now - should be good to go!
June 19, 2013
millerzinjapan re: Translations, Reflections, Rotations, and Graphing Activities Gr. 6-8
I am having trouble downloading this document. It won't download in the latest version of adobe and is messed up when I open it in word.
April 30, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hello there! Sorry that you are having issues - not sure what the problem could be. Email me and I'll email you the file in a PDF.
krystallynnm@hotmail.com
krystallynnm@hotmail.com
April 30, 2013
LRoussos
Krystal, my son (5th grade) was given a paper bag book report project and there were a couple of things about the grading of it by his teacher that I wanted to ask you about. The scoring was 50 points, as described by you. The teacher used your scoring rubric. My son completed the project on time and handed it in on time. When he got it back, I was surprised that he only got 37 out of 50 points. For one thing, he got only 1 point for his description of the setting, even though he wrote a complete and accurate description. The reason? He neglected to focus his drawing on the setting. It was a drawing of a main character. He simply forgot that the drawing had to be about the setting. Does your rubric really demand that he get only one point? Question 2. This is the biggie. He got 5 points taken off. That's 10 percentage points! Why? This is hard to explain. It is certainly not in the rubric. The teacher gave each student a copy of the rubric so they would see how they would be scored as they were putting their projects together. So far, so good. But, she said she would subtract 5 points from their grade if they did not turn the rubric back in to the teacher!! By the way, this was not written down anywhere. I didn't know anything about points
being taken off. This was only a verbal request. To me, scoring
the project in this manner makes absolutely no sense at all. I am so pissed that my son's project was not scored according to the rubric. My son did not turn in the rubric "on time" because my wife had accidentally tossed it in the recycling bin. So, he could not find it. When my son and I could not find the rubric the day he was turning in the project, I told him not to worry. After all, she can easily run off another copy. No big. Hah! The teacher was upset. I did some detective work the next day and found it in the recycling bin. But he still got docked 5 points and was forced to be the last presenter (days later). Does this make sense as a proper method of grading the project as you had intended?
being taken off. This was only a verbal request. To me, scoring
the project in this manner makes absolutely no sense at all. I am so pissed that my son's project was not scored according to the rubric. My son did not turn in the rubric "on time" because my wife had accidentally tossed it in the recycling bin. So, he could not find it. When my son and I could not find the rubric the day he was turning in the project, I told him not to worry. After all, she can easily run off another copy. No big. Hah! The teacher was upset. I did some detective work the next day and found it in the recycling bin. But he still got docked 5 points and was forced to be the last presenter (days later). Does this make sense as a proper method of grading the project as you had intended?
April 29, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hello there, I can feel your frustration. Would you mind emailing me and we can have a conversation about this? krystallynnm@hotmail.com
Thanks! I just emailed you back.
Thanks! I just emailed you back.
April 29, 2013
carolblaisdell
Hi Krystal,
Thank you so much for adding the commas to the Earth power point show. I see that you are from Canada - that explains it! (I am SO not funny...) Actually, I didn't know that Canada does not use commas. Thanks for enlightening me!
Thank you so much for adding the commas to the Earth power point show. I see that you are from Canada - that explains it! (I am SO not funny...) Actually, I didn't know that Canada does not use commas. Thanks for enlightening me!
April 13, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
No worries, Carol! I'm sure that some people use them here; I know that I was "brought up" with commas. I couldn't even tell you when the switch was made - but there are none to be found in my math text:)
April 13, 2013
Megan Simmons (TpT Seller) re: Board Game Templates For Any Subject
I cannot get the templates to open in a form that allows me to manipulate them. I can get it to open in word, and in powerpoint, but I can't do anything with it once it opens.
March 23, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hi Megan. This product was available in a PDF. I uploaded the PPT version and so now you can make edits to the game boards. Just download the product again and you should be set to go.
Krystal :)
Krystal :)
March 23, 2013
Kweaver29 re: Adding and Subtracting Integers Games, Activities, Worksheets and Quiz
I downloaded your Adding and Subtracting Integers Pack and it came in PowerPoint with many pages on each slide. Can you send it to me in another format? At this point, it is not something I am going to be able to work with...Thanks
March 15, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
What do you mean by many pages per slide? There are 2 pages that preview the resource with multiple pages shown on them, but there are still 60 pages of resource. I can send you a PDF version - I'm just unclear as to the problem - sorry it's been a long week!
March 15, 2013
vball2at re: Using Translations, Reflections and Rotations to Create an Animation
I would like to use this in my class. I want to be prepared for when a student does not have an idea to use. Please send any suggestions you have or ideas your students may have used. I believe my students will try to pick easier things to draw. Thanks!
March 11, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
There are lots of options. Maybe if students want to keep things simpler, they could focus on just one transformation- like rotation. Get them to make a list of things that spin - fan, helicopter, windmill.... then focus on one to draw. The same thing works for translations - what "slides"? Basketball being bounced, a fish swimming in the ocean, a shooting star...Then have students see which of these things they think they'll be most successful with by spending some time sketching. In my experience, reflections have usually been part of another transformation when they are included. I hope that helps!
March 12, 2013
Lori Howell (TpT Seller) re: Translations, Reflections, Rotations, and Graphing Activities Gr. 6-8
P. 11 would be helpful if the top went to 10 also. It only goes to 9
March 11, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Thanks Lori. I may upload some other student samples another day and update the product.
March 11, 2013
Monica Bulfer (TpT Seller)
I am having so much trouble with this computer at school. would you please send it to my email. mbulfe@m289.lasall.k12.il.us
thank you so much.
thank you so much.
March 11, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I have emailed you the product Monica. Sorry for your troubles!!!
Krystal
Krystal
March 11, 2013
Monica Bulfer (TpT Seller) re: Geometry Package: 20+Activities- Circles,Area,Angles,Lines,Graphs etc.
I bought this and downloaded it and all I get is a blank power point. Help!! Thanks
March 11, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hi Monica.
So sorry that you're having trouble. I just downloaded it and it's fine - of course! Could you email me: krystallynnm@hotmail.com and I'll just email you the files. Meanwhile, I'll try to figure out what the deal is.
Krystal
So sorry that you're having trouble. I just downloaded it and it's fine - of course! Could you email me: krystallynnm@hotmail.com and I'll just email you the files. Meanwhile, I'll try to figure out what the deal is.
Krystal
March 11, 2013
msmunch
Hi, I just purchased "TranslationsReflectionsRotationsandGraphingActivitiesGr.doc" butit won't open on my MacBook. Any tips? Thanks! - Christy
February 10, 2013
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
That's no good!!! I don't own a Mac, so I don't know much about them - would a PDF help you out?
You haven't responded - just wondering if you got the product opened!
Krystal
You haven't responded - just wondering if you got the product opened!
Krystal
February 10, 2013
mtvaccaro
Hi,
I won the $25 shopping spree! How do I go about my purchases?
Thanks,
Shelly Vaccaro
I won the $25 shopping spree! How do I go about my purchases?
Thanks,
Shelly Vaccaro
December 23, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Finally Shelly! I didn't know if you'd gotten the email or not! Just find the products that you'd like to have, email me the links of those products and I'll email them to you. Merry Christmas!
krystallynnm@hotmail.com
krystallynnm@hotmail.com
December 23, 2012
MarjanG
My pleasure. Just let me know if you want a "shout out" for any other freebies. My list is always
looking for great resources.
All the best,
Marjan
looking for great resources.
All the best,
Marjan
December 12, 2012
MarjanG re: Incorporating Strong Word Choice: 3 Lessons for Language Arts Grades 6-9
I just emailed my 10,000+ teacher and social media lists your Incorporating Strong Word Choice: 3 Lessons for Language Arts Grades 6-9. Hope it helps. It's in a blog post here as well: http://www.thebusyeducator.com/time-saving-resources-for-the-last-weeks-of-school/
Marjan Glavac
Marjan Glavac
December 12, 2012
Math Lady (TpT Seller) re: Geometry Package: 20+Activities- Circles,Area,Angles,Lines,Graphs etc.
Would these activities be for remedial learners in a second math class? I'm looking for new methods of teaching students who don't do well in their regular class, or on our state standardized test.
December 5, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hello there! I've had teachers let me know that they've used activities with struggling students (I have as well). The nature of the activities is a bit more engaging than the standard problems from a text book method.
As for your state standards, I can not really comment on that. I am in Canada and I haven't purposely aligned all of my products with your CCSS. That being said, I know that many of your standards are addressed within most of the products that I have listed (I've been told by buyers). I do find that there are different standards/expectations between countries and depending on grade levels and so it would depend what standards in particular you were hoping to address with this math package. I hope this helps.
As for your state standards, I can not really comment on that. I am in Canada and I haven't purposely aligned all of my products with your CCSS. That being said, I know that many of your standards are addressed within most of the products that I have listed (I've been told by buyers). I do find that there are different standards/expectations between countries and depending on grade levels and so it would depend what standards in particular you were hoping to address with this math package. I hope this helps.
December 5, 2012
Gayle Amaral re: Board Game Templates For Any Subject
Thanks Krystal - Your the Best!
Gayle
Gayle
October 29, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Found this today and thought of you Gayle: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Basic-Skills-Warm-ups-for-Intervention-2nd-6-weeks
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Basic-Skills-daily-practice-warm-ups-for-intervention
She has a whole bunch!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Basic-Skills-daily-practice-warm-ups-for-intervention
She has a whole bunch!
November 12, 2012
Gayle Amaral re: Board Game Templates For Any Subject
Hi Krystal,
We are starting from scratch - any forms, computer programs recommendations, activites, etc... for the middle school math student would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Gayle
We are starting from scratch - any forms, computer programs recommendations, activites, etc... for the middle school math student would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Gayle
October 27, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I don't know if I have anything to offer at this time, but if I post something that I think you may be interested in, I'll comment on this thread and you can have a look. I do have some projects that may be more motivating for certain struggling students:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/My-Dream-Vehicle-Gr-6-9-Math-Project-Percents-Interest-Decimals
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Operations-on-Decimals-Whats-For-Dinner-Math-Project-Grades-6-8
I do have some others as well. You may want to look into LearnBop.net. It's aligned to the common core and may be just what you need to target certain student's skilll and it's free. I also found http://www.mathalicious.com/. It's a subscription based site but not terribly expensive. I haven't used it yet, but it looks very cool and is for elementary up to high school. I hope this helps!
Krystal
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/My-Dream-Vehicle-Gr-6-9-Math-Project-Percents-Interest-Decimals
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Operations-on-Decimals-Whats-For-Dinner-Math-Project-Grades-6-8
I do have some others as well. You may want to look into LearnBop.net. It's aligned to the common core and may be just what you need to target certain student's skilll and it's free. I also found http://www.mathalicious.com/. It's a subscription based site but not terribly expensive. I haven't used it yet, but it looks very cool and is for elementary up to high school. I hope this helps!
Krystal
October 28, 2012
Gayle Amaral re: Board Game Templates For Any Subject
Hi Krystal,
Do you have naything regarding Response to Interevention for middle school grades?
Gayle
Do you have naything regarding Response to Interevention for middle school grades?
Gayle
October 25, 2012
Steve Narin (TpT Seller) re: A Piece of Pi: SIX Math Challenges for Circles (Perfect for Pi Day)
3.14 is an approximation of pi; it's not equal to pi.
October 22, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
That is true, however for calculation purposes (we do not require scientific calculators for our grade sevens with the pi button - I teach gr 7) we use 3.14 to represent pi. I hope that makes sense! But thanks for the clarification - I know that I loosely use "pi = 3.14" with the understanding that teachers and students know that the number doesn't end at the 4...for simplicity sake, it's left at 3.14.
October 22, 2012
jolacey
I think for any school reform to really work, we need to find a way for students and teachers to have open, honest dialog where students feel safe offering candid feedback. We (both teachers and parents) have become so defensive. And teachers need to be comfortable getting candid feedback from parents, and vice-versa. But finding time in our already overpacked days is a challenge.
September 23, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I totally agree with teachers getting feedback. You may like one of my previous blog posts on the subject. I ask students to assess my teaching at the end of the year (more if I can) so that I am able to improve. It's anonymous and I give them examples of things that would be helpful vs hurtful. I find it's a GREAT way to get feedback on what I'm doing, and make it so that students aren't the only ones being assessed all of the time! http://www.lessonsfromthemiddle.com/2012/05/30/have-you-gotten-your-students-to-assess-your-teaching-yet/
September 23, 2012
jolacey
Krystal, Thanks once again for your thoughtful response. And I apologize for coming off so negative and I regret that I can't edit my public comment. It was a visceral reaction to so many projects my own children have had to do. My oldest is quite analytical, perhaps a bit aspergerie, and would have knots in his stomach for weeks if required to draw or present. No amount of support, reassuring, or offering to talk to the teacher on his behalf would mitigate it. (The worst was a 7th grade teacher who required that the final book talk be sung, or rapped, or sung by a "hired" friend.) This, and talking to other parents who dread "project" assignments, has truly guided me as a teacher. I now require little homework, only "thinkwork," (and the research doesn't support it), provide materials and support and time for projects in class, and I ALWAYS encourage students to propose alternatives to assignments. And I encourage them to advocate for themselves in the future and help them find ways to talk to teachers about alternative assignments. Sadly, there are still far too many in-the-box teachers who are squelching the creativity and spirit of many children.
September 23, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I understand where you are coming from. I always ask my students for different ways that they would like to present/be assessed. We share that belief.
If you wish to have your comment removed, please simply go to the "contact us" link at the bottom of the page and Paul, the owner of TPT will remove it.
Ironically enough, this project was spawned from my students themselves four years ago, a talented group - who were trying to come up with a different way to present Tuck Everlasting. The project came from students being asked their opinion and was offered that year as ONE way to present the novel that we'd covered as a class. I am sorry for the experience your child has had in school and for all of the children who don't feel comfortable enough to speak to their teacher about how they may present/be assessed in class. I always do my best for each child and hope that no child ever feels the way you've described, because of something I've asked them to do.
If you wish to have your comment removed, please simply go to the "contact us" link at the bottom of the page and Paul, the owner of TPT will remove it.
Ironically enough, this project was spawned from my students themselves four years ago, a talented group - who were trying to come up with a different way to present Tuck Everlasting. The project came from students being asked their opinion and was offered that year as ONE way to present the novel that we'd covered as a class. I am sorry for the experience your child has had in school and for all of the children who don't feel comfortable enough to speak to their teacher about how they may present/be assessed in class. I always do my best for each child and hope that no child ever feels the way you've described, because of something I've asked them to do.
September 23, 2012
jolacey re: Paper Bag Book Report and Rubric: Language Arts Grades 6-9
Krystal, Thank you for your thoughtful response and clarifications. It's clear that you are flexible with your assignments and would offer this as one of several options for sharing a book. I think it would be helpful to be clear about the flexibility in the instructions. I would give some examples of alternative ways to illustrate the setting for those who prefer not to draw. My school is high poverty, so students have to be able to use a computer and printer at school. In addition, rather than requiring 10 items in the bag (which is arbitrary), why not ask for "several" items that symbolize or represent an aspect of the story. Some children can easily think of more than 10, while others might do well to come up with one, particularly those who are more analytical. Most importantly, allow some students to pass on this activity and share their book in a way that is meaningful for them and in keeping with their particular learning styles and intelligences. So as long as this is offered as one path to sharing the book, I think it's a cute activity. And for those who want to do the Book in a Bag report, allow them flexibility w/in the structure. For example, in some books it might be a tall order to name ALL the characters discussed (and, unless the teacher has read the book this is impossible to asses). Asking for exactly 10 items is arbitrary. Don't box them into 10. (I didn't find anything in the rubric that scores them on the number of items.) I like to preview directions with my students and brainstorm revisions before we get started. And they often come up with ideas/solutions that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. Many students need to be given room to think outside the box, or in the case, the bag!
September 23, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
No problem jolacey. I may go back to state some of those suggestions in the assignment so that it is clearer to teachers (in regards to illustration options). My school also has many students who are without, but we do have computers and a printer in the lab. Students are able to go there to collect art work online if they do not have computer access at home, but who still wish to take this route, rather than draw. As for the 10 items - yes perhaps somewhat arbitrary. I could have chosen 5 - again arbitrary. However, the point is that students are choosing items that really represent something from the novel and write a sentence strip to go with each explaining their reason for putting these into the bag (that's stated at the bottom of the rubric). I felt I had to choose a number, and therefore the 10 items work more like a checklist than a rubric (they have the item or they don't). Otherwise, would someone who brings in 10 items and someone who brings in 2 items be marked the same because they both brought in items? I didn't want another rubric and didn't want to expand the current one, so I used ten items, as I said, to act more like a checklist. Another teacher may choose to create a rubric to go with the items.
I've done this project as an assessment for books that we've covered as a class - because that suits me. That way, I've read the book and I know I've discussed that major themes, characters etc. with my kids. It would be more difficult to do with every student was reading a different book (although it could be done) and therefore I would choose to assess them in another way.
As I said before, this free download is meant to be a book report "option". It's not stated that it is the only way to assess, or that the download is a set of book report options. I just want to make that clear. Some downloads are meant to be multiple ways to review a book. This is meant to be a free download of ONE way teachers could allow students to review a book. Of course there are a thousand others. It's up to the professionalism of the teacher to know how they would like to assess students, or what they'd like to offer as assessment options. This download was simply meant to be one book review option - nothing more, nothing less.
Krystal
I've done this project as an assessment for books that we've covered as a class - because that suits me. That way, I've read the book and I know I've discussed that major themes, characters etc. with my kids. It would be more difficult to do with every student was reading a different book (although it could be done) and therefore I would choose to assess them in another way.
As I said before, this free download is meant to be a book report "option". It's not stated that it is the only way to assess, or that the download is a set of book report options. I just want to make that clear. Some downloads are meant to be multiple ways to review a book. This is meant to be a free download of ONE way teachers could allow students to review a book. Of course there are a thousand others. It's up to the professionalism of the teacher to know how they would like to assess students, or what they'd like to offer as assessment options. This download was simply meant to be one book review option - nothing more, nothing less.
Krystal
September 23, 2012
mkvanantwerp re: Math Menus: Differentiating Math Activities Grades 6-9
Krystal,
On "Is That Divisible," how do you suggest students roll a number that is divisible by 10 since dice don't contain a zero?
Thx, Mary K.
On "Is That Divisible," how do you suggest students roll a number that is divisible by 10 since dice don't contain a zero?
Thx, Mary K.
August 25, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
It's like a trick space - kind of like a "lose your turn space". I don't tell that to the kids - they figure it out once the game starts!
August 25, 2012
hgenung re: Independent Reading Plan: Language Arts Grade 6-9
Can you upload your sample as a PDF...my mac is not converting the word doc so that I can read the text.
August 1, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I'll do that for you!
The Free preview is already in pdf. I re-loaded the actual product so that it's a pdf as well. Let me know if you need anything else!
Krystal
The Free preview is already in pdf. I re-loaded the actual product so that it's a pdf as well. Let me know if you need anything else!
Krystal
August 1, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Krystal, I nominated your blog for the Calculating Heart Award, but I couldn't find a place on your blog to follow you. I don't have a Facebook account.
March 6, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Wow! Thanks Vicky! On the far right under the "Follow Me" tab you should see the "Networked Blogs" option. Because I use Wordpress I don't get to see the faces without clicking through
:( Let me know know if that works for you. I'm still trying to figure things out with the blog and I've been playing around with the Google feature - just haven't gotten it all together yet. Maybe after report cards! Thanks again for thinking of me:)
:( Let me know know if that works for you. I'm still trying to figure things out with the blog and I've been playing around with the Google feature - just haven't gotten it all together yet. Maybe after report cards! Thanks again for thinking of me:)
March 6, 2012
barbaanstad re: Classroom and Behavior Management Package Gr.6-9 (Great for Back to School)
Hi Krystal, I am not able to open this combo pack, although I have opened zip files on my computer before. Can you help?
March 2, 2012
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hi there! I reloaded all of the files into a zipped folder again. When I download it and extract the files - there are no issues. Go to where you made the purchase and try to unzip it again, as you normally do.
Have you tried saving it to your desktop, right click and open? I'm sure that's what you already tried. Email me at : krystallynnm@hotmail.com if you can't open it and I'll send you the files. Sorry - I'm not sure what the problem is.
Have you tried saving it to your desktop, right click and open? I'm sure that's what you already tried. Email me at : krystallynnm@hotmail.com if you can't open it and I'll send you the files. Sorry - I'm not sure what the problem is.
March 2, 2012
sharonhoward re: Using Translations, Reflections and Rotations to Create an Animation
Could not open due to the fact that it is a Zip. Dissappointed
November 28, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
That's odd. I've had well over 1000 downloads of this resource and no one's reported an issue. Could you try saving it to another location - your desktop and opening it up from there? If you are really struggling with it, send me your email and I'll email the files to you.
Krystal
Krystal
November 28, 2011
Carol S (TpT Seller) re: Using Translations, Reflections and Rotations to Create an Animation
Very nice project; I can't wait to try this with my Honors students. Approximately how many in-class days do you allow for students to complete the project? Thanks.
Carol
Carol
November 27, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hi, thanks so much! The students will need a class or two to brainstorm/doodle their potenial designs. Depending on how quickly they can work, once they get thir first design, they're basically copying it, moving/transforming it in each new drawing. They could potentially do 2 or 3 pages a class or even more if their design is fairly simple. If they're working with a partner, they can make even better time because each can be drawing a new page at the same time and they'll complete the assignment twice as fast. Students will each need at least 30 minutes or so to physically scan in their pictures - this is what can take a while if a whole class is completing the assignment. This will also vary depending on how many sheets they are scanning. Finally, students need about 2 or so classes putting their slide shows together. I hope this helps. Every year will be different based on how many students are completing the challenge, the level of detail in their designs and how many pages they choose to complete.
November 27, 2011
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: FREE Math Pre-Assessment of Basic Skills: Grades 6-8
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at one of your freebies. I left you a rating. Well done! I have a couple of suggestions that might help to better market this product. First, create a cover page which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers. Then add a second page which is a directions or suggestion page. List several ways you use the pretest. Do you also give it as a posttest? Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product.
I hope you will have time to rate one of my freebies listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geometry-Parodies-Matching-Activity-of-Geometric-Terms
I am now your 78th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
The teaching world needs quality math materials; so, good luck as you sell on TPT!
I hope you will have time to rate one of my freebies listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geometry-Parodies-Matching-Activity-of-Geometric-Terms
I am now your 78th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
The teaching world needs quality math materials; so, good luck as you sell on TPT!
October 28, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for taking your time to review my product and give feedback. I agree with you all the way around! I've been trying to get back to products that I posted a while back to get the cover page etc added. I find that as I put in more time on TpT, my products get better - now they all have cover pages, instructions, a page with links to my store and I spend a lot of time getting my thumbnails right. Thank you for reminding me that I need to get back to some of my older products to do some revisions.
PS I love your work and consider yourself followed:)
PS I love your work and consider yourself followed:)
October 28, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Holy Moly.....certainly thought I was already following you, but check anyway. When I clicked follow me, i didn't get that notice that I was already following!! I am now though.... Sorry!! :)
October 27, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
I will if you want!! It's just to build followers for TpT store and blog. I can always add your store; I'd be glad to! Look at the post then tell me if you want me to.
October 22, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Question: when you have done contests in the past, what is your means of selecting a winner? silly, but I really didn't know if there was some generated selection technique!
October 22, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hi Ann Marie. It wasn't really that scientific, but it was fair. Each entry had a number based on when they entered the contest. I entered those numbers - we'll say, 1-50 for 50 entrants into a "random number generator" and I went with the numbers that the generator gave me. If I had 5 winners, I took the first five numbers generated...7, 2, 35, 36, and 49...for example. There are tons of "random number generators" online that you could use. Hope this helps:) Oh, and if you want or need another seller to offer goods as prizes - you can count me in if you'd like (no pressure...not sure what type of contest you're running;)
Krystal
Krystal
October 22, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Sounds great!! Just let me know when you get up and running!!
October 16, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Oh, congrats to you on getting your TIP Featured!! It's as easy to click your name to go to your store as it is mine!! Forgot to tell you that!!!
October 16, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
p.s. you are waayyyy ahead of me in the sales category though....you got a paper check!!! not me! not even close!
October 16, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Actually, on blogger, I have the option to add authors....so, that would be easy.
I was hoping to cover various levels, since primary grades are so successful in TpT....so, it seems that we are on the same page. I actually was talking to Rachel Lynette about creating products in K and 2nd that I used when I taught those grades and she said she was doing some of the same stuff. So, definitely not glued to middle school or ELA.
I do not want you to feel obligated to do anything, I just wanted to throw it out there. Just know the offer stands, and I totally get it if you want your own.
Thanks about the newsletter! I was SOOOOO pumped!!! I am hoping the results will convince my husband I'm not "playing" on the computer. Ha!
I was hoping to cover various levels, since primary grades are so successful in TpT....so, it seems that we are on the same page. I actually was talking to Rachel Lynette about creating products in K and 2nd that I used when I taught those grades and she said she was doing some of the same stuff. So, definitely not glued to middle school or ELA.
I do not want you to feel obligated to do anything, I just wanted to throw it out there. Just know the offer stands, and I totally get it if you want your own.
Thanks about the newsletter! I was SOOOOO pumped!!! I am hoping the results will convince my husband I'm not "playing" on the computer. Ha!
October 16, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I saw the conversation with you and Rachel - I was thinking the same thing. I may build on that later...
I hear you about the husband thing - they just don't understand, do they?
About the sales - this was my third quarter and my first paper cheque ever. I made twice what I made from Feb - June altogether. Just takes time.
Give yourself another couple of months - I have a feeling you'll be getting a cheque soon - especially with the blog getting established.
I was thinking, maybe if/when I get a blog on the go we could use each other's blog/store for contests perhaps? They could choose a product from either store (and maybe we could grab a few other sellers as well)...it could be marketed on The Lesson Cloud, too - definitely possibilties!
It's quite obvious that I want to start a blog - I keep coming back to it and getting excited! Thanks for planting the seed again, I'm sure that there's a way - even if we don't co-author, that we will be able to help build each other's following:) Keep in touch!
I hear you about the husband thing - they just don't understand, do they?
About the sales - this was my third quarter and my first paper cheque ever. I made twice what I made from Feb - June altogether. Just takes time.
Give yourself another couple of months - I have a feeling you'll be getting a cheque soon - especially with the blog getting established.
I was thinking, maybe if/when I get a blog on the go we could use each other's blog/store for contests perhaps? They could choose a product from either store (and maybe we could grab a few other sellers as well)...it could be marketed on The Lesson Cloud, too - definitely possibilties!
It's quite obvious that I want to start a blog - I keep coming back to it and getting excited! Thanks for planting the seed again, I'm sure that there's a way - even if we don't co-author, that we will be able to help build each other's following:) Keep in touch!
October 16, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Let me know if you have a blog idea or would like to do one together---we made mention of it a while back? However, I've started one of my own (thanks for joining), BUT----I feel like I don't have many ideas for postings...ha! Wow...seems pitiful.
I totally understand if you don't want to fool with it. However, I know you do teach 7th language arts, so we'd have some things in common to post about, amongst others and you seem to be good at the contest stuff!
... Just a thought
Ann Marie Smith
I totally understand if you don't want to fool with it. However, I know you do teach 7th language arts, so we'd have some things in common to post about, amongst others and you seem to be good at the contest stuff!
... Just a thought
Ann Marie Smith
October 16, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Your blog looks great! Good for you for jumping in!
Actually, you and the others on TpT have been so inspiring with all of your blogs! I've been looking into starting a blog again this weekend actually. I'm very jealous of you for having yours well under way!!!
Still fooling around with what focus to take for my own.
I have a LA and Math focus and then some other classroom management things in my TpT store.
My plan was to use some of the awesome ideas of the staff at my school (with their approval - of course) and have a "teaching ideas" type of blog...a place where I could do contests, post a great book title that I or another staffer has found, bulletin board ideas and of course my resources and lessons from TpT. I'm still playing around with my focus. I'm thinking that I'm going to try to build the blog with ideas, photos etc. as I build my TpT store. I only have 40 items - a lot are similar - not a lot to blog about there. Maybe that's also why you're struggling a little for topics. Think about it this way - not everyone that reads teacher blogs initally is looking to buy a product. So, blog about a great book you've read, post a bulletin board photo etc. My hope is to get followers for those things and that they'll click on TpT at some point to check things out. Then, you never know what will happen.
My school is a K-7 (at the moment...our new school is scheduled to open in 2014). So, if I joined in on your blog, I would have ideas for lower grades as well. I've also taught 8-9 and so some of my lessons are for those grades. Are you trying to stay mainly LA or mainly junior high? I was thinking if I was going to start a blog that I'd post ideas that may be for various grades, even though my products will be focused at Grade 6-9.
BTW, thanks so much for the invite to join in on your blog somehow. I wonder how we could make it work...
Oh and nice to see you featured in the newsletter! I know how hard you must be working:) Good for you!
Krystal
Actually, you and the others on TpT have been so inspiring with all of your blogs! I've been looking into starting a blog again this weekend actually. I'm very jealous of you for having yours well under way!!!
Still fooling around with what focus to take for my own.
I have a LA and Math focus and then some other classroom management things in my TpT store.
My plan was to use some of the awesome ideas of the staff at my school (with their approval - of course) and have a "teaching ideas" type of blog...a place where I could do contests, post a great book title that I or another staffer has found, bulletin board ideas and of course my resources and lessons from TpT. I'm still playing around with my focus. I'm thinking that I'm going to try to build the blog with ideas, photos etc. as I build my TpT store. I only have 40 items - a lot are similar - not a lot to blog about there. Maybe that's also why you're struggling a little for topics. Think about it this way - not everyone that reads teacher blogs initally is looking to buy a product. So, blog about a great book you've read, post a bulletin board photo etc. My hope is to get followers for those things and that they'll click on TpT at some point to check things out. Then, you never know what will happen.
My school is a K-7 (at the moment...our new school is scheduled to open in 2014). So, if I joined in on your blog, I would have ideas for lower grades as well. I've also taught 8-9 and so some of my lessons are for those grades. Are you trying to stay mainly LA or mainly junior high? I was thinking if I was going to start a blog that I'd post ideas that may be for various grades, even though my products will be focused at Grade 6-9.
BTW, thanks so much for the invite to join in on your blog somehow. I wonder how we could make it work...
Oh and nice to see you featured in the newsletter! I know how hard you must be working:) Good for you!
Krystal
October 16, 2011
mmcubed re: Back to School: Turn the First Days of School into PD for Students
I am looking for a system to organize students to help in the classroom. I have jobs such as errands, passing out notices/papers...no problems with these. It is the 'organizing recycling, picking up papers from the floor' that is challenging to get helpers. I teach a gr.6/7 and would like a fun way to get students to take ownership for keeping the class clean. Do you have a ideas for that?
September 20, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hello! I don't have any resources posted on that topic. Just off the top of my head... Put every job you need completed on a piece of paper. If you need 4 people to clean up the floor - write "clean up the floor" on four pieces of paper or index cards, we'll say,...three to do recycling etc. Have a scavenger hunt! Post the jobs - faced down all around your room (under chairs, desks, by the bookshelf, by your desk...etc. Whatever paper they find is their job for the month. Have a new hunt the next month. OR you could do a "mission impossible" type thing. Come in with sealed envelopes and tell them that this is their mission - should they choose to accept it. Inside each - their task for the month - if done to your satisfaction...perhaps they'll receive a reward... Just some thoughts...
September 20, 2011
mmcubed re: Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies Package
Krystal, I just purchased your Classroom Management package, but I am having difficulty opening the first four files -activities to engage, manage, enrichment, WRL2955.tmp, but I think they are repeated in a different format as there are 15 files. Also, I couldn't find the birthday template. I would like to rate your package once you respond.
August 28, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Hello! Thanks so much!
Sorry that you're having trouble. I re-zipped all of the files in this package. Please try again and see if that's fixed the problem. If not, please send me your email address and I'll just email you the files.
Krystal
Sorry that you're having trouble. I re-zipped all of the files in this package. Please try again and see if that's fixed the problem. If not, please send me your email address and I'll just email you the files.
Krystal
August 28, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller) re: My Dream Vehicle Gr 6-9 Math Project: Percents, Interest, Decimals
Thanks Krystal! Project looks great!
August 25, 2011
A Little of This and That For The Classroom (TpT Seller) re: Classroom and Behavior Management Package Gr.6-9 (Great for Back to School)
What is a digital download?
August 24, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
It just means that you can download the resources instantly, vs me having to send you a copy in the mail. I checked your store Joann - I see that you're new (and Canadian like me). Let me know - or check the forums if you have any other questions about getting started with TpT.
August 24, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller)
Can you please take my email off the questions now please?
August 22, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller) re: Geometry Package: 20+Activities- Circles,Area,Angles,Lines,Graphs etc.
Got the geometry files open but can't get the Classroom-and-Behavior-Management-StrategiesThe-Combo-Pack open. If you could email me with that and the Earth day pack I will be a very happy teacher!!
August 22, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller) re: Geometry Package: 20+Activities- Circles,Area,Angles,Lines,Graphs etc.
Thanks so much. I tried with no luck. I was planning to leave FANTASTIC feedback. I will be keeping an eye out for your email. :-)
August 22, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller) re: Classroom and Behavior Management Package Gr.6-9 (Great for Back to School)
I tried with the same issues. I haven't had this problem before. :-(
August 22, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I haven't had this problem before either.
Not sure... Anyway, I will email you the files later today - sorry for the incovenience. Please let me know via message if you get the all of the files to open - so weird that the PD one opens, but no others. Anyway, check your email - they'll be there later!
Not sure... Anyway, I will email you the files later today - sorry for the incovenience. Please let me know via message if you get the all of the files to open - so weird that the PD one opens, but no others. Anyway, check your email - they'll be there later!
August 22, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller) re: Geometry Package: 20+Activities- Circles,Area,Angles,Lines,Graphs etc.
How about the Earth Day pack since I just purchased so many of your products?
August 22, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
That'll be fine if you could please leave some positive feedback for my products. I'm heading out right now. You try to extract the files as I'd mentioned and if you can not, I'll email you all of the files later today.
August 22, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller) re: Classroom and Behavior Management Package Gr.6-9 (Great for Back to School)
Both!
August 22, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Oh dear - must be the same issue - try to extract the files first - there's a lot if i need to email them - but i will.
August 22, 2011
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller) re: Classroom and Behavior Management Package Gr.6-9 (Great for Back to School)
Hi, The Zipped file only had the student PD in it. :-( Please help!
August 22, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
Okay, is it the Classroom management file or the Geometry pack that's giving you trouble?
I just checked the download for the classrom management combo pack and it's fine.
There are 4 files (three in folders and the PD one is not in a folder).
Try this: Save the file to your desktop or somewhere else that you can find it easily.
Go to My computer: Desktop: and then you should see the zipped file. Right click: Click on Extract All. Click Browse and at the bottom Make a New Folder - Call it Classroom Management. Click extract and it should go for you.
I just checked the download for the classrom management combo pack and it's fine.
There are 4 files (three in folders and the PD one is not in a folder).
Try this: Save the file to your desktop or somewhere else that you can find it easily.
Go to My computer: Desktop: and then you should see the zipped file. Right click: Click on Extract All. Click Browse and at the bottom Make a New Folder - Call it Classroom Management. Click extract and it should go for you.
August 22, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching for 6 years now. I currently teach Grade 7 Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Health but I have taught grades 3 to 9, multiple subjects. My passion is teaching Math, for sure. I love the challenges that middle school students bring to the room every day. It's a very special age to be a part of. They teach me so much.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I am full of energy and fresh ideas. I love taking risks in the classroom - even when they don't pay off. To me, that's just part of the learning process. I am not afraid to fall on my face and I think it's healthy for my students to see me try and then try again, if things don't work out. I strive to make my lessons and activities as fun and engaging as possible. I like to incorporate hands-on activities whenever I can. I love using Math stations!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Yet to be added
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I teach in PEI, Canada and attended UPEI for my BEd. My undergrad was in Psychology and Sociology. As well, I have taken extra courses in Assessment and Inclusive Education since becoming a teacher. I plan on doing my Master's whenever my babies are a bit older:)
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I am a mom of 2 energetic boys. I have been happily married to my high school sweetheart since 2004. I love teaching and only ever wanted to be a teacher. I know how precious time is and how quality work at a fair price can save us all time, if we're willing to share our resources. I'm all about working smarter not harder, as I'm sure all of you are. Happy Teaching:)
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