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For The Love Of Teaching
For The Love Of Teaching  (TpT Seller) re: Teacher Reading Binder: Ultimate Resource for any Teacher!
I am looking for a resource to help be better implement Guided Reading in my 2nd grade room. I have never been very strong in this area. Would this binder be what I am needing? Also does it go along with any reading program?? Also will it go along with Common Core standards??
May 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello! Thanks so much for checking out our TpT store!!!
Yes, this resource (or the Guided Reading Guru) will help you implement guided reading with your second graders- especially since you are working to improve upon this. The main focus of the teacher reading binder, is exactly what it says, you will be organizing all the materials into a binder. It goes along with any reading program. We developed this file before common core was implemented, so no, it does not correlate. However, it is our mission this summer to take a look at how the CCSS directly correlate with our binder. I hope that helps! Have a great (rest!) of the school year!
Melissa :)
May 18, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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stephp21 re: Guided Math Schedule
Happy Thursday:) Hope your year is wrapping up nicely. I have a question. I have purchased your guided reading binder stuff and am need for writers workshop and guided math. Mostly I would just like the binder cover pages. Can you help with this? DO you already have it created and I am just not seeing it in your store?
May 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to send us an email. Great news! Nicole and I are *literally* right in the middle of a guided math file right now!!!! Our goal is to have it done in the next month- maybe sooner? :) Your feedback is important- what specifically would you like to see as part of this file? What binder pages are you looking for? Send us your ideas!
Also, great suggestion about the writing workshop. No, we don't have something for that, but we do have writing mini-lessons. If we were to create something like that this summer, can you give us some suggestions for what you would like to see in there?
Thanks so much!
Melissa :)
May 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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jmeln38 re: Rockin' Reading Workshop
hi. I am considering getting your Rockin Reading Workshop for my 3rd grade class. I saw that someone asked you if the lessons were Common Core aligned. You were going to try to align it at Christmas. I was wondering if that was something that you were able to do yet. Thanks! I love your products.
Jamie
May 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello Jamie,
Thank you for your message- and for your kind words! I had to wait to the summer to tackle that project. It is going to be more in depth than I previously thought. :) So, to answer your question...I have not gotten around to it yet. So sorry about that!!! Our most recent common core reading file is with Camilla Cream- using anchor charts. Maybe that can get you started? Keep checking our blog over the summer! I can't promise a date it will be complete- but I am hoping soon!!!
I hope you have a great night! Melissa :)
May 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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speterson2309 re: Rockin' Reading Workshop
Hello, I was thinking about buying your resource, but I guess I was just wondering a little bit about your mini-lessons. About how many would you say there are? I have donereader's workshop, but wnat a more organized resource to help my third graders with common core. Would you say this resource is best for me? Thanks so much for your help.
May 11, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Thanks so much for your question. If you are looking for a file correlated to common core...this will not be the best file for you. We have to tackle the alignment to common core and reading workshop this summer. This gives more information for the teacher about the structure, routine, and format to reading workshop. There are not a lot of in depth reading mini-lessons, we just list a lot of ideas for how to get RW up and running in your classroom. (E.G. Choosing a just right reading spot, recording your books read in a log.)
I hope that helps!
Melissa :)
May 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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khigh32 re: I “Mustache” You a Question About Guided Reading
Is this something that could be used for the entire year or is it meant to only be used for a certain period of time?
May 7, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi! That is a great question! You can start it at any time of the year and duration that you implement the 'staches is completely up to you! For example, I started the 'staches over a month ago, and I still have the bulletin board up, the GR board, and I am still meeting with my groups, using the 'stache props. I hope that helps!
Melissa :)
May 7, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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shaypatricia re: Ma Spa
Hello,

Just purchased this pack...Absolutely LOVE this idea, and you have made such cute resources!!! I can't wait to do this for my class next week..However, I would love to include a "Hair Salon" station, where the students brush their mum's hair and style it. Would it at all be possible for you to make a sign for this?
May 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi-
Thank you so much for your kind words! Please send us an email at teachers@lessonplansos.com and reference your comment and I'll be happy to help you. Nicole :)
May 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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kej0003 re: 4th Grade Peer Editing Checklist: Conventions
Do you have a peer editing checklist for 5th grade? Or is the 4th grade one able to be edited?
April 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi,
I am so sorry, but we do not have a 5th grade checklist. What is your email address?
Thanks!
Melissa :)
April 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Amelia Cook  (TpT Seller) re: Smart Little Cookies!
How can I get the "lookie I'm a smart cookie" that is on your example picture???
April 26, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello Amelia,
I just added a new page that says, "Lookie, lookie I'm a smart cookie," to this file. It may take a few hours to update on the TpT site.
THanks!
Melissa :)
April 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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acaballe re: Solar System Spectacular: Calling All Junior Astronauts!!
Hi,

I didn't see that you had the whole packet, I purchased awesome orbits? Is there anyway I could receive credit?

Thank you
April 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi! We just had a customer ask us the same thing. Here is what we responded with:
We understand what you would like to do, however we can't offer you a refund/credit. If you email the customer support explaining the situation, they will be able to help you out. All you need to do is tell them exactly what you wrote here. Please go to the TPT home page, and go to the bottom of the screen, where it says "contact us." Click on "report an issue" and explain what happened. TpT customer service is great and they will be able to help you out!

Let me know if you have any questions,
Melissa :)
April 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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liljen134 re: Solar System Flip Book: Student Created!
I am unable to print out Saturn both color & the black and white. Everything printed except for those two pages....I don't know why though? Anyway you could just send me those two pages? Let me know
April 23, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi,
We are happy to be able to help. I am confused as to why those two pages are not printing properly- we did not have any customers tell us about this problem. Did you try printing from a different computer/printer? Also, sometimes Mac's have a difficult time printing.
You can leave us your email address here or you can email us at :
teachers@lessonplansos.com
thanks!
Melissa :)
April 25, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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liljen134 re: Solar System Spectacular: Calling All Junior Astronauts!!
I didn't see that you had a whole packet. I just purchased the Solar system flip book but would likE to purchase the Solar System Spectacular. Is there anyway I could receive a credit of $4.00 and I'll purchase the Solar System Spectacular. Let me know. Thanks
April 22, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Thank you for visiting our TpT store and thank you for your purchase! We understand what you would like to do, however we can't offer you a refund/credit. If you email the customer support explaining the situation, they will be able to help you out. All you need to do is tell them exactly what you wrote here. Please go to the TPT home page, and go to the bottom of the screen, where it says "contact us." Click on "report an issue" and explain what happened. TpT customer service is great and they will be able to help you out!
I hope that helps,
Melissa :)
April 23, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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cdolly re: Rockin' Reading Workshop
I am going to be teaching 4th grade (my first class) and am wondering if this would be appropriate for 4th graders. I love all the positive comments you have received.
About how many pages are there to download?
Thanks
dolly
April 21, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi-
Congrats on your new position! Yes, this would be appropriate for 4th graders. It includes 122 pages of mini-lessons to teach to your students. We also have an Ultimate Writing Resource that goes much more into the 6 Traits of Writing if your school district uses that model. Best of luck to you, Nicole :)
April 21, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Lisa Lucas  (TpT Seller) re: Non-Fiction Text Features
I don't understand why I didn't get in the packet what you had advertised. I'm not sure if I am not doing something right to get the full download, but I paid for the packet and it seem like I got all the pages.
April 19, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi, Lisa-
Can you please clarify what you need? I'm a bit confused about the full download you are referring to. Could you send us an email at teachers@lessonplansos.com and reference your question and we can help you from there? Thanks, Nicole :)
April 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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dlabrose re: Smart Little Cookies!
I love this idea, but I noticed on the page that says, "Directions for Smart little cookie recipe" that the last box on the left says, "Please take your time when and do not rush." Can you fix this and repost?

Thanks,
Diana
April 19, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Diana,
So sorry for the typo! It is all fixed and I reposted the file. It may take a few hours to reload the new file.
Thank you for letting us know about this typo! We appreciate it.
Melissa :)
April 19, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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sofria re: Water Cycle Experiments
page 7 from raindrops keep falling on my head didn't print well. The letters were a little mixed up. Can you help me with this?
April 15, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi-
Are you using a Mac by chance? Newer PDFs can't be seen properly with Preview. To fix this, you need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader (Adobe Reader X) and use that to open it (a Mac will automatically open it with Preview if you don't say otherwise). So, in your Finder Window, highlight the file and then click on the tool in the top of the Finder Window that looks like a sprocket then choose Open With and then Other and then select Adobe Reader. If this doesn't fix the problem, please send us an email at teachers@lessonplansos.com. Nicole :)
April 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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jennakay re: Teacher Reading Binder: Ultimate Resource for any Teacher!
Hello,
Hello,

I am an Australian primary school teacher who is looking for inspiration and ideas to get my guided reading groups running more effectively and being more engaging. I was looking at your site and found the guided reading guru pack to purchase however then I saw the teacher reading binder ultimate resource... Which one would I be better off buying? The reading binder does that include the guided reading guru resources? Is this correct? If I purchase the ultimate binder one, will I need to purchase additional add on parts or is this currently the updated and current version?

Thanks heaps,
April 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Jenna-
Thanks for your message!
Great question!!!
My first thought..if you understand guided reading, you know what you are doing with it, and just want some engaging ideas, then this will be for you:
http://lessonplansos.blogspot.com/2013/04/i-mustache-you-question.html
TPT link:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Mustache-You-a-Question-About-Guided-Reading

However, if you are looking for how to learn more about guided reading, then you would be more interested in the Guided Reading Guru resource! Yes, the Teacher Reading Binder includes the Guided Reading Guru file and also includes some goodies about organizing groups (bulletin board ideas/pictures), binder organization, and lots of pictures!

I hope that helps!
Melissa :)
April 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Macie Kerbs re: Features of Non-Fiction Posters
I am having trouble printing the labels picture. Every time I print it, the image is contorted. I've tried it on several different computers and printers. Is there anyone else who has had the same issue? Is there a way I can have this poster emailed to me?
April 7, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello!
We are sorry about the troubles you are having with printing this file. We did not have any other customers have this problem with this file. Do you have a Mac by chance? If so, please follow these directions:
Hi Katie,
Thanks so much for purchasing our Reading Workshop file. YES!! The reason why you are having that problem is because of the Mac. Here is what you can do:

Newer PDFs can't be seen properly with Preview. To fix this, you need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader (Adobe Reader X) and use that to open it (a Mac will automatically open it with Preview if you don't say otherwise). So, in your Finder Window, highlight the file and then click on the tool in the top of the Finder Window that looks like a sprocket then choose Open With and then Other and then select Adobe Reader.

If you do not have a Mac, please email us at: teachers@lessonplansos.com
We can then email you the file. (just include your tpt user name and date of purchase!)
Thank you!
Melissa
April 7, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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chrissy500 re: Rockin' Reading Workshop
Hello! Can you tell me a bit more about the mini-lessons. About how many reading strategy lessons are in this pack? Do they include graphic organizers or prompts for the children? I love the idea of RW, but am very curious about how you help kids WRITE about their reading.
April 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Chrissy,
Thank you for your interest in our TPT store!
You know, after reflecting upon your question, I believe that Rockin' Reading Workshop: Gingerbread Style might actually best fit your needs. Although Rockin' Reading Workshop has a long list of mini-lessons and discusses in depth the process of reading workshop, the Rockin' Reading workshop: GingerBread style goes MUCH more in depth about mini-lessons and really breaks down teacher/student responsibility for each mini-lesson.
Here is our blog post:
http://lessonplansos.blogspot.com/2013/01/rockin-reading-workshop-gingerbread.html

Here is the link for the product at our tpt store:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rockin-Reading-Workshop-Gingerbread-Style

Make sure you read the customer reviews- they may help you decide if this is right for you!

Thanks, Chrissy!
:) Melissa
April 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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altierk re: Rockin' Reading Workshop
Hi there! I am very excited about the Rockin Reading Workshop, however, I can't print it out. The other items I have purchased from you, printed out easily. We are a Mac school, and I am not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Thanks so much! Katie
April 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Katie,
Thanks so much for purchasing our Reading Workshop file. YES!! The reason why you are having that problem is because of the Mac. Here is what you can do:

This is the message we give to our customers who are having trouble, can you see if it helps in any way?
Newer PDFs can't be seen properly with Preview. To fix this, you need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader (Adobe Reader X) and use that to open it (a Mac will automatically open it with Preview if you don't say otherwise). So, in your Finder Window, highlight the file and then click on the tool in the top of the Finder Window that looks like a sprocket then choose Open With and then Other and then select Adobe Reader.

Let us know if you have any more questions. Have great night, Katie!
Melissa
April 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Miss M  (TpT Seller) re: Smart Writers Rock!
I just purchased your "Smart Writers Rock" file. I love the Trait Posters and the songs. However, in the Organization song there is a typo "Writing ha a good beginning." Once you fix it, could you please send me the updated version? Thanks so much!
April 1, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Melissa,
Thanks so much for your message! We are happy to be able to help. Can you please email us this same message at : teachers@lessonplansos.com and leave us your user name?
Thank you so much!
Melissa :)
April 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Emily Cooper  (TpT Seller)
Hello,

I was wondering if within the Teacher Reading Binder for $22, are the Rocking Reading Workshops included?
March 26, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Emily,
Thanks for the question! No, the Rockin' Reading Workshop is different than the Teacher Reading Binder. The teacher reading binder is focused on guided reading, whereas the Rocking reading workshop is focused on mini-lessons and the workshop approach.
thanks!
melissa :)
March 26, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Teresa Bond  (TpT Seller) re: Lucky, Lucky, Lucky, Me: Bulletin Board Display!
I have Adobe and when I downloaded and opened/printed the document, it is all jumbled and not like your preview.

It's like the girls have multiple parts, some overlay and some are missing. Have you heard of this before?
March 15, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Teresa!
Thanks for your purchase.
Yes, we have heard of this issue before, especially with Mac's.Do you have a Mac, by chance? Do you have the latest version of Adobe Reader? Also, is there any way that you can print out of of the pages that are blurry, to see if it prints out that way?

This is the message we give to our customers who are having trouble, can you see if it helps in any way?
Newer PDFs can't be seen properly with Preview. To fix this, you need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader (Adobe Reader X) and use that to open it (a Mac will automatically open it with Preview if you don't say otherwise). So, in your Finder Window, highlight the file and then click on the tool in the top of the Finder Window that looks like a sprocket then choose Open With and then Other and then select Adobe Reader.

Let us know if you have any more questions. We can also email you the file- just email us your TpT user name and date of purchase!
Melissa
March 16, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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bas117 re: Nothing But Nutrition Unit!
Hi!
Your unit looks really fun - thanks for your hard work! Does the unit include the newer MyPlate guide instead of the older MyPyramid info?
Thanks so much!
Beth :-)
March 10, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Beth,
Thanks so much for checking out our Nutrition unit- it was absolutely one of my favorites to create! YES! It includes information from the "new school" food recommendations :)
Hope that helps!
Melissa :)
March 11, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Julsies31 re: Solids, Liquids, Gases...Oh My!
I have purchased this and I am having trouble printing it. I have tried several times to print it from different printers and it will not print past 13 pages. Is there a solution to this? Thanks in advance!
March 6, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi!
Thank you for your purchase. I am so sorry to hear about your troubles. I actually just printed the file today from TpT because I was starting it with my third graders. I am not sure why you are having that problem, especially since you tried mulitple printers.
Can you email us (and reference this message & your TPT user name) and we can try to email you the file and see if that helps.
One more thought...are you using a Mac?
Thanks for your patience!
Melissa :)
March 6, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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ajpeterson re: Thinking and Teaching Outside of the Box: Student Led Conferences!!!
Hi! I have purchased the student-led conference packet, but when I download it the font looks fuzzy...is there another way I can download it so it is clear?? Thanks
March 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Thank you for your purchase!

Do you have a Mac, by chance? Do you have the latest version of Adobe Reader? Also, is there any way that you can print out of of the pages that are blurry, to see if it prints out that way?

This is the message we give to our customers who are having trouble, can you see if it helps in any way?
Newer PDFs can't be seen properly with Preview. To fix this, you need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader (Adobe Reader X) and use that to open it (a Mac will automatically open it with Preview if you don't say otherwise). So, in your Finder Window, highlight the file and then click on the tool in the top of the Finder Window that looks like a sprocket then choose Open With and then Other and then select Adobe Reader.

Let us know if you have any more questions. We can also email you the file- just email us your TpT user name and date of purchase!
Melissa
March 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs  (TpT Seller)
I just came across your shop and I had to stop in and tell you how stinkin' cute your shop's icon graphic is!! Made me smile! :)

Take Care and Happy TpTing!!
-Beth / Zippy
March 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Beth/Zippy,
Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate them!!
:) Melissa
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dyokers re: Become a Guided Reading Guru!
Hello,
I can no longer open the file. According to my computer, the file has been updated. Any idease on how I can regain access?
Thank you!! DY
March 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello!
The file was updated this summer. All you need to do is go to "my purchases" after you log onto TPT. Then, file the file and click on download. It is that easy!
Take care,
Melissa :)
March 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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avardas re: Teacher Reading Binder: Ultimate Resource for any Teacher!
Hi!
I am an Australian teacher and I would need to change the American spelling to Aussie spelling.

Any chance you can create an 'editable' resource? You can change the PDF to a Microsoft Word format quite easily as well.

This would save you the time to manually change the spelling as you mentioned in a response to another customer.

Let me know if this can be done.

Thanks!
Anna
March 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi-
Unfortunately, we can't give out Word versions of our files due to copyright issues. Thank you so much for visiting our store.
Nicole :)
March 9, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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tshoyt re: Thinking and Teaching Outside of the Box: Student Led Conferences!!!
I downloaded this but when I try to open it, it says that there is an unknown error or that the file might be corrupt. Has anyone else had this problem when downloading the revised one?
March 1, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Thank you for your purchase! No, I have not had any other customers say this for this product. I have, however, experienced the same error message sometimes when I am trying to download the files that I purchased from other TpT sellers. Please try again and let us know happens! That works for me.
Thanks,
Melissa :)
March 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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millskim re: Teacher Reading Binder Add On
I purchased these items yesterday and unfortunately had to also purchase the winzip in order to downoad after two hours \i still have nothing but have paid an additional 40$ is there something I am supposed to do as I only have until Mar 22 to down load before the zip thingy expires.
March 1, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Oh goodness!!!
So sorry about the trouble you are having!
What items did you purchase besides the Teacher Reading Binder Add On?
This is the message on the TPT page about the zip file:
"Compressed Zip File
Be sure that you have an application to open this file type before downloading and/or purchasing."
Did you have the zip program before purchasing? Also, are you using a Mac or a PC?
Just let us know what you are seeing with your computer.
Thanks!
Melissa
March 1, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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lvalentine1978 re: Reader's Notebook and Binder: For the Students!
Does the Readers Notebook and Binder come with the reading response letter format? I noticed that you said you use the basal story one week and then thier independent novels the other weeks. This sounds like a great idea and I would love to see how to do it!
February 27, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in our files! Yes, the Reader's Notebook has information about reading response letters. You are correct- I use the basal story just one day a week. My students write a reading response letter one day a week, about the basal story.
I hope that helps!!
:) Melissa
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teachershoes
The word colour with a u.

Can you send me your email address?
February 26, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Our email address is: teachers@lessonplansos.com
melissa
February 26, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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merle222 re: Teacher Reading Binder: Ultimate Resource for any Teacher!
Why are so many of the materials available in color? It's so expensive to print with color ink?
February 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
I understand your concern. Using colorful materials is more visually appealing for the teachers and kids using them. You can just change the print preferences to "gray scale" or "black and white" to not use color ink. Hope that helps!
Melissa :)
February 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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teachershoes re: Code The Text With Sticky Notes
HI
Is there anyway you can change colour for me? I would be so appreciative.
February 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
What colors did you need?
Melissa :)
February 24, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Kristen Gray  (TpT Seller) re: Teacher Reading Binder: Ultimate Resource for any Teacher!
I would really love to buy this resource. Are the activities suitable for Grade 1?
Are you having any sales in the coming days??
Thank you so much
Kristen
February 19, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi!
Thanks for visiting our TpT store. Yes, I do think that your students will enjoy this resource. This file provides a resource for pretty much any elementary teacher who wants more support for their reading instruction. It might help to read some of the feedback that customers left.
Thanks so much, Kristen!
Melissa :)
February 20, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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mary Wilke  (TpT Seller) re: Become a Guided Reading Guru!
Is this book mainly for primary grades, or could I use it in fifth grade?
February 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Mary,
The main question is....do you teach guided reading groups and need a resource to help you teach it more effectively? If so, then I would say, yes, you would enjoy it as a fifth grade teacher. You might also want to read some of the feedback other customers left. Maybe some can help you make a decision!
Take care,
Melissa :)
February 17, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Lawrence841
Looking on your Blog I found this "VISUALIZE STRATEGY" worksheet that interests me.....but which file should I buy from TPT to get it?
Trial and error could be a little expensive.....and .....do you have other reading strategy worksheets as well? Do they come in your larger Teaching Reader Binder?
thanks
Larry Podolak
Grand Rapids MI
February 9, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Larry,
I just wanted to know that I emailed you back yesterday! Have a great day!
Melissa :)
February 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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landreani
I just purchased the guided reading guru bundle, which I love, and have a request (if at all possible)...Is there anyway to do the Sticky Note Thinking chart with the Non-Fiction Know It All categories?
February 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Thank you so much for your purchase! That is a great suggestion! We will not be able to make that request at this time. I apologize!!
Thank you,
melissa :)
February 13, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Karina Bailey  (TpT Seller) re: Awesome Adjectives That Describe Me!
Copied from Awesome Adj- Question not answered yet....
I love the concept and the setup... Quick questions thought: the student pages are not clear, slightly blurred. Can you please fix that? Also, it would be wonderful if we too could use the background you used to add pictures of your students. I would love to post those in the hall showing the process. Can you add that as a page without your attached pictures?
January 24, 2013
February 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Karina,
thanks for posting your question here, too. What page are you specifically looking to have as background? I will have this ready by the end of the week.
Thanks,
Melissa :)
February 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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kazulakh re: Non-Fiction Text Features
Hi! Can't open this zip file. Any suggestions?
February 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi-
Are you using a Mac by chance? We haven't had anyone tell us that this file causes them trouble when opening. I can email it to you if you think that would help. Just send us an email at teachers@lessonplansos.com and reference your question.
Thanks, Nicole :)
February 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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hobbsms re: 100th Day of School - Survivor Style!
I am not able to see all of the information. Some of the words are blocked out.
February 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi there!
Thank you for your purchase! Do you have a Mac, by chance? Do you have the latest version of Adobe Reader? Also, is there any way that you can print out of of the pages that are blurry, to see if it prints out that way?

This is the message we give to our customers who are having trouble, can you see if it helps in any way?
Newer PDFs can't be seen properly with Preview. To fix this, you need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader (Adobe Reader X) and use that to open it (a Mac will automatically open it with Preview if you don't say otherwise). So, in your Finder Window, highlight the file and then click on the tool in the top of the Finder Window that looks like a sprocket then choose Open With and then Other and then select Adobe Reader.

Thank you for your patience! Let us know if you have any more questions.
Melissa
February 4, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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heartmama re: Your Health is in Your Own Two Hands!
Do you have a list of book suggestions to go along with this activity?
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Yes!
Please check out our blog post:
http://lessonplansos.blogspot.com/2013/02/heart-health.html
Melissa :)
February 5, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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trjones24 re: Solar System Spectacular: Calling All Junior Astronauts!!
Does this include Awesome Orbits that you sell individually?
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Thanks for the question! Yes, it includes the Awesome Orbits and all the other solar system files.
Take care,
Melissa :)
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Aliece Estrada  (TpT Seller) re: Teacher Reading Binder Add On
I recently bought the Guided Reading Guru. The pictures in the Add On seem to be the same. Am I getting more with the Add On or have I got everything in the Guru package?
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi Aliece,
Let me see if I can clarify things. If you are interested in making the reading binder that we have in our TpT store and on our blog, then you will want to purchase the Add On file. The add on file includes the cover pages, venn diagram, etc. If you just want to make the reading binder, we have a file for just the cover pages for the reading binder. It just depends what you are looking for.
I hope that helps!
Melissa :)
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Make History Fun
Make History Fun  (TpT Seller)
Yes that does help! Thank you for the lightning quick response!
February 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
You are welcome! Take care!
February 3, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

Make History Fun
Make History Fun  (TpT Seller) re: Teacher Reading Binder: Ultimate Resource for any Teacher!
Do you use a specific program create the templates for your lessons, or do you use clipart?
February 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hello,
We use Microsoft Word and Powerpoint to create the templates for our lessons. We purchase commercial use clip art to insert into word and powerpoint.
Hope that helps!
Melissa :)
February 2, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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calinat re: Become a Guided Reading Guru!
I'm not a teacher, but I do a lot of work with my daughter and her cousin at home. I would like to know if this is something I can implement at home for the two kids. They are in 1st grade. My daughter has already made great strides in reading. She went from a DRA2 leverl 6 to a level 21 since September, but I want her to continue to improve. Is this something I could use as well?
January 29, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Thanks so much for visiting our TpT store! This file is geared towards teachers who need guidance in working with a group of students in a guided reading group...so I dont think you will find that it is something to implement at home. It sounds like your daughter is making some excellent progress- keep up the great work!
Thanks, Melissa :)
January 30, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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123Teacher re: Solids, Liquids, Gases...Oh My!
Pg. 18 Directions are not clear. It refers to good readers and summarizing and seems to have nothing to do with sorting solids, liquids and gases.
January 29, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Hi,
So sorry about that! Thank you for letting us know. I just made that correction and uploaded the revised page to the file on TpT. It may take a couple of hours to upload on the TpT server.
Thanks again!
Melissa :)
January 29, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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Hope Cliff re: Thinking and Teaching Outside of the Box: Student Led Conferences!!!
I have purchased many of your items... LOVE them all.
I was wondering if it possible to have an EDITABLE version of the student led conference out of the box? We are not yet common core, on our way, and have not hit some of your benchmarks - Let me know! Thank you again for all your hard work and creativity! It makes it so much easier for all of us and ... my students definitely benefit!
January 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
hello,
Thank you for your purchase and your kind words!! They are greatly appreciated. I am sorry to tell you that I am not able to send you an editable version of the conferences. Not only is it against the copyright policies for the clipart that we purchased, but if you do not have a font that we used in the file downloaded to your computer, then it will come across as "jumbled." However, you should still be able to do what you need to do with the powerpoint file that you purchased. All you need to do is click "enter text box" and then select the font that you want. I hope that you find that for the majority of the pages, you should be able to do that.
I hope that helps to clarify some things!
melissa :)
February 8, 2013 Report inappropriate comment

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disneyfan1 re: Teacher Reading Binder: Ultimate Resource for any Teacher!
Hi, I have just been looking at the Venn Diagram part of the product (which I absolutely adore). However, I just noticed that a couple of the "job descriptions" are missing the word "to" or "be". Could this get fixed please? The ones that need to be fixed are:
"It is my job select the book that we will reading during our guided reading group" and
"It is my job have all the necessary materials ready". Thanks in advance!
January 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers
Lesson Plan SOS Teachers  (TpT Seller)
Oh my goodness!!!! Thank you so much for letting us know about the typo!!! I could have sworn that I already fixed that, but when I opened the file on the TpT site, the typo is still there!!! I just finished uploading the revised file and the TpT message said that it might take up to an hour to have the revised file available for a redownload. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks so much!
Melissa :)
P.S. Thanks so much for the compliment! :)
January 28, 2013 Report inappropriate comment
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Between the two of us, we have taught a combined total of 26 years across all elementary grades 1-6. More importantly, we LOVE teaching and are excited to help teachers with their lesson planning!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Our philosophy of education is inspired by the following quote, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." Our goal is to create innovative, fun, and interactive activities for you to do with your students. We want our students to love coming to school!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Melissa achieved her National Board Certification Degree in 2007. Nicole and Melissa are the recipients of over 10 various grants. Nicole and Melissa worked together to create a website for primary and intermediate teachers: www.lessonplansos.com We also have a teaching blog! Check out out at: http://lessonplansos.blogspot.com/

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Melissa received her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and her graduate degree from St. Xavier University. Nicole received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Winona State University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Thank you so much for visiting our Teachers Pay Teachers store! We hope that our products help make your lesson planning a bit easier! We post our ideas as we teach them to our own students and are constantly creating new materials. We hope you and your students enjoy them as much as we do! Check out our site at www.lessonplansos.blogspot.com for more inspiration or email us at teachers@lessonplansos.com! Store Policy for refunds: All sales are final and no refunds will be issued

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