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Linda Nelson
United States - New Jersey - Bayville
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"Celebrate even the small victories; build on your students' strengths! Blogging at primaryinspiration.blogspot.com".
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Here is a list of 14 questions and a coordinating card set to enrich your shared reading time by reviewing concepts like vowels, contractions, ma...
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nikc1203
thank you
June 17, 2013
bdwynne
Love it!!!
June 17, 2013
littlemosquito
Excellent reading and writing activity. Thank you
June 16, 2013
shannonlovesmean
Thanks for sharing!
June 16, 2013
djhaley27
STudents loved working together on some of the activities.
June 15, 2013
leopajl
I loved using this with my class this past year!
June 15, 2013
jordan01
love it
June 15, 2013
rstockto
These were a great help this year!
June 15, 2013
rstockto
This was a great resource for me in pre-k this year since I did not have very many resources of my own to use.
June 15, 2013
Mcdonrac
Thanks!
June 14, 2013
smilelaura
Good job
June 14, 2013
adomanski
Great resource! My kids love this game.
June 13, 2013
Cindy Keller
These are great! Thanks so much for sharing! I look forward to using them next school year.
June 12, 2013
kimoreo
Great produce and worth the money. However, did you know that on pages 55-57, the Give One, Take one pages, two of them say the word lake at the end of line three, instead of the word for that page. You might want to update these pages. I am using these during my summer school. Adorable packet - everything!
June 11, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Done!! You are so kind to have pointed this out to me, and still be so gracious in your comments about this set! I very much appreciate both your purchase and the way you handled this.
Be sure to download the updated version! :)
Linda
Be sure to download the updated version! :)
Linda
June 11, 2013 
pbsdwyer
Great to start the new year! Thank you!
June 10, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! Firming up alphabet knowledge is essential, and why not do it with a bright and cheery card set and games, right? Thanks so much for buying and leaving feedback!
Linda
Linda
June 11, 2013
mjms
My kids are going to love this! Thank you!
June 9, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
'm glad to hear that! I also have a set of four-in-a-row games in my store with lots of different themes. I hope you'll take a look!
Thanks!
Linda
Thanks!
Linda
June 11, 2013
asugrad96
Can't wait to get to know my next group of kiddos!
June 8, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Much as we all love a nice break, the anticipation during summer is a lot of fun, isn't it? Enjoy!
Linda
Linda
June 11, 2013
kdjeffords
thanks
June 8, 2013
shahendricks
My students love these prompts!
June 7, 2013
shahendricks
Wonderful learning activities!
June 7, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your purchase and your encouraging feedback!
Linda
Linda
June 7, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much, Beth! I'm very glad that you like this book set, and hope it will help to fill your classroom library with lots of delightful "kid writing"!
Linda
Linda
June 7, 2013
jbrady1534
Thank you! These are awesome!
June 6, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I'm glad that you like them, and appreciate your comment!
Linda
Linda
June 7, 2013
kdjeffords
Thank you
June 5, 2013
Treedteach
Thanks I will be making this this summer to use next year.
June 5, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Great! I hope it will be a fun and useful game set for you and your students. Thanks for buying and leaving feedback.
Linda
Linda
June 7, 2013
amycagle
My students loved playing this game! Great time filler!
June 5, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Amy! I love to create activities that get students' brains working in a new way! Thanks for buying and leaving feedback.
Linda
Linda
June 7, 2013
mintpint
Good resource!
June 5, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks! I hope you'll continue to enjoy these games with each new class!
Linda
Linda
June 7, 2013
mintpint
Good resource.
June 5, 2013
jenjets80
thanks for sharing. Can't wait to do these in my classroom.
June 4, 2013
grankin
Great activities!
June 2, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I appreciate your purchase and your comment.
Linda
Linda
June 6, 2013
Nicole and Eliceo (TpT Seller)
This is a great resource for summer. LOVE your designs. :)
Nicole and Eliceo
Nicole and Eliceo
June 2, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Nicole and Eliceo! Your compliment means a lot to me, since I am also a great admirer of your wonderful resources!
Linda
Linda
June 2, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Your sweet comments always make me smile, Laureen! Thanks for buying and leaving feedback!
Linda
Linda
June 2, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Laureen! You are a faithful follower, and I really appreciate your encouragement!
Linda
Linda
June 2, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Glad you like it, Deborah! Thank you for purchasing and for leaving feedback.
Linda
Linda
June 2, 2013
dloc46
I can't wait to use this during my last 4 days of school. Thanks so much.
May 29, 2013
sherrikay
Great
May 29, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for purchasing and leaving feedback on this item!
Linda
Linda
June 2, 2013
juliedooley
Great review and end of year activity! Thanks.
May 29, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Julie! I appreciate your purchase and kind comment!
Linda
Linda
June 2, 2013
mrsdoucette
cute graphics
May 28, 2013
mrsdoucette
perfect
May 28, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thank you, Allison! I appreciate your enthusiastic comment.
Linda
Linda
May 31, 2013
MelindaKing
I'm excited to start using this!
May 27, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I hope you'll find this useful and lots of fun. It's one of my favorites. Thanks for buying and leaving feedback.
Linda
Linda
May 31, 2013
MelindaKing
Great!
May 27, 2013
MelindaKing
Really like it.
May 27, 2013
MelindaKing
Really enjoy it!
May 27, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much, Melinda! The terrific photos are from Anne Weaver, who also sells here at TPT. Check out her store!
Linda
Linda
May 31, 2013
MrsMay1
Love it! Thanks!
May 27, 2013
mintpint
Colorful and convenient.
May 27, 2013
amela214 (TpT Seller)
Thank you! Just what I was looking for to go with our math program.
May 26, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
tchrmj re: Summer Camp Fun: Literacy & Math Activities for Your Summer Camp Theme
Hi Linda,
Lots of great activities in this packet. (: There is an error on 2 pages-the rhyming pages-the first one is correct in the directions when it says "have another student find a different word that rhymes with "lake"-on the next 2 pages, "tent" and "pool", the direction still say "lake". Can you let me know after you have corrected them? Thanks!
Lots of great activities in this packet. (: There is an error on 2 pages-the rhyming pages-the first one is correct in the directions when it says "have another student find a different word that rhymes with "lake"-on the next 2 pages, "tent" and "pool", the direction still say "lake". Can you let me know after you have corrected them? Thanks!
June 17, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
It's actually been corrected! Another buyer notified me of this about a week ago and I fixed it immediately. Sorry if for some reason you didn't receive your notification of this... you should have! Please download your updated version. Thanks for being so kind as to notify me of this!
Linda
Linda
June 17, 2013
CindyT (TpT Seller) re: Animal Riddle Cards
I bought the Queensland packet and am now having time to go through it. I really love the Animal Riddles! I think I will use it for inferences at a center. Thank you!
June 10, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I'm glad to hear that, Cindy. I love when we have the opportunity to work together to help teachers around the world!
Enjoy the riddles!
Linda
Enjoy the riddles!
Linda
June 10, 2013
Anne Weaver (TpT Seller) re: Summer Fun Four-in-a-Row Vocabulary Game
Linda,
I have designed a lot more frames which I will put in my store. If you ever want any frames or anything else, let me know so I can put them up for free for you since I'm so glad you can use them for your wonderful resources! Learning to make frames and backgrounds is very time consuming. (I have gotten caught in this wonderful creative activity.) Yet they are extremely important; they can make a product stand out. I'm trying to create different graphics for teachers. A different look is needed for covers and backgrounds instead of the "safe" look. I would be honored if you incorporated my graphics in your resources. You would be helping me so much.
Love your new logo and banner, nice creating.
Anne Weaver
I have designed a lot more frames which I will put in my store. If you ever want any frames or anything else, let me know so I can put them up for free for you since I'm so glad you can use them for your wonderful resources! Learning to make frames and backgrounds is very time consuming. (I have gotten caught in this wonderful creative activity.) Yet they are extremely important; they can make a product stand out. I'm trying to create different graphics for teachers. A different look is needed for covers and backgrounds instead of the "safe" look. I would be honored if you incorporated my graphics in your resources. You would be helping me so much.
Love your new logo and banner, nice creating.
Anne Weaver
May 30, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I can appreciate a bit about how long it must take to make those lovely frames, Anne ... I purchased a Bamboo a while back to fool around with some illustrating, and it was quite challenging. The drawing part was fine, but I was boggled by the capturing, saving, and various other tech parts. However, as you said, the creativity is a delight!
I love incorporating your photos... now I'll have to think of some ways to highlight your graphics, too! Thanks for the compliment on my new logo. I love it, too, but I can't take credit. It was done by Megan at A Bird in Hand Designs when she redesigned my blog.
Nice to hear from you!
Linda
I love incorporating your photos... now I'll have to think of some ways to highlight your graphics, too! Thanks for the compliment on my new logo. I love it, too, but I can't take credit. It was done by Megan at A Bird in Hand Designs when she redesigned my blog.
Nice to hear from you!
Linda
May 30, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks - aren't you sweet! It was done by Megan at A Bird in the Hand, when she redid my blog.
Love your clipart, by the way!
Linda
Love your clipart, by the way!
Linda
May 9, 2013
Debra Catherman (TpT Seller) re: Ladybug Lane 1st Grade Common Core Math Games
Linda, Duh! Now I get it! Must have been a long day for me! Thank you!
May 7, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I'm glad, Debra. By the way, speaking seller-to-seller, we always appreciate it when you ask a question like yours here in the questions section before you rate a product lower. It gives us a chance to provide good customer service! :)
Thanks!
Linda
Thanks!
Linda
May 7, 2013
ewhorton re: Making Sentences: All About Spring
When I printed this activity, I noticed both words "flower" and "flowers" in the model sentences. However, the word cards only include "flowers". Would it be possible for you to add the word "flower" to the set?
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
April 14, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Oh, my goodness! I really appreciate that you left a question here and gave me the opportunity to fix this for you and for other buyers. It's corrected now; I added 3 word cards and 3 more sentences to model.
I hope you and your students will enjoy using this set.
LindA
I hope you and your students will enjoy using this set.
LindA
April 14, 2013
Anne Weaver (TpT Seller) re: Animal Riddle Cards
Linda,
I pinned your riddles a few days ago and they have been pinned on five different boards (none of TpT but others)!
Thanks so much for putting my name up front.
Anne
I pinned your riddles a few days ago and they have been pinned on five different boards (none of TpT but others)!
Thanks so much for putting my name up front.
Anne
March 2, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your kindness, Anne! I hope sales of the riddle set will bring business your way, too!
Linda
Linda
March 3, 2013
Anne Weaver (TpT Seller) re: Animal Riddle Cards
Linda,
Wow, this looks just great. Thanks for putting my name right up front! I just down loaded a collection of fruits which you might like. I reduced the price for a few days to say thanks to my followers...you! I been going to markets for months to get just what I wanted.
Enjoy,
Anne
Wow, this looks just great. Thanks for putting my name right up front! I just down loaded a collection of fruits which you might like. I reduced the price for a few days to say thanks to my followers...you! I been going to markets for months to get just what I wanted.
Enjoy,
Anne
February 14, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Dear Anne,
So glad you like the animal riddles. Your amazing photos were just what I needed. Your fruits look terrific, too! I know what you mean about getting the right photos. Sometimes I feel like a stalker with my camera! :)
Linda
So glad you like the animal riddles. Your amazing photos were just what I needed. Your fruits look terrific, too! I know what you mean about getting the right photos. Sometimes I feel like a stalker with my camera! :)
Linda
February 15, 2013
tazar re: Valentines Cards: "From Your Teacher"
Hi Linda,
Disregard my last message. I see, now, the valentines are meant to be cards:-)
Disregard my last message. I see, now, the valentines are meant to be cards:-)
February 10, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Wow- that was easy!:) Thanks for letting me know - glad it worked out!
Linda
Linda
February 11, 2013
tazar re: Valentines Cards: "From Your Teacher"
Hi Linda,
I was hoping you could clear something up for me. Is there only two valentines per page? That is what I received when I downloaded the file.
I was hoping you could clear something up for me. Is there only two valentines per page? That is what I received when I downloaded the file.
February 10, 2013
akarafil re: 100 Riddles for the Hundred Chart
Is it possible to put the coin cards into Canadian coins?
January 27, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Actually, there are no graphics of coins in this set, although there are mentions of the names of coins. I wasn't aware that this could cause a confusion for Canadian students. If it is a problem (e.g. differing values for penny, nickel, or dime), please leave another note here and I'd be glad to develop some alternate pages to address the issue.
Thanks for your interest and your question!
Linda
Thanks for your interest and your question!
Linda
January 27, 2013
Elizabeth Kachur (TpT Seller)
I love the artowrk on your products. Did you create them or could I find them somewhere?
Thanks!
Thanks!
January 24, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Most of my clipart is free from Microsoft - you'll find it under clipart when you are using Powerpoint. They are constantly adding to their collection, and it has really improved in the past few months. Others are purchased graphics. I do fool around with making some, but most are still much too amateur to make a public debut! :)
Thanks for your question!
Linda
Thanks for your question!
Linda
January 24, 2013
The Teacher Geek (TpT Seller) re: Making Class Books for December and January
Hi Linda,
I just bought this great set but I noticed that the "I Have a Dream" tally sheet looks like it's got some sort of tallies already on it? (Like it was supposed to be erased before uploading?). Do you have a clean version of the tally sheet that you can upload?
Thank you!!
I just bought this great set but I noticed that the "I Have a Dream" tally sheet looks like it's got some sort of tallies already on it? (Like it was supposed to be erased before uploading?). Do you have a clean version of the tally sheet that you can upload?
Thank you!!
January 21, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
The activity on the MLK page is to interpret the data that a (fictitious) class has already completed, so the filled in blocks on the graph are intentional. It's just a way of varying the data analysis activities that the books all include.
Thanks for your question and your purchase!
Linda
Thanks for your question and your purchase!
Linda
January 21, 2013
Anne Weaver (TpT Seller) re: Making Predictions: Pictures for Using Evidence & Prior Knowledge
Nice job Linda,
Love your illustrations and photos!
Anne Weaver
Love your illustrations and photos!
Anne Weaver
January 20, 2013
youngjanicegale re: Mentally Adding & Subtracting 10: Four in a Row Games
Hi Linda, You mention that your Mentally Adding and Subtracting 10: 4 in a row games are for +/- but in your description you say there are only 3 gameboards (2 for +10 to 2-digit numbers and 1 for +10 to hundreds). Can you please clarify. Thanks!
January 15, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Well, I can understand why it would be confusing, because it was kind of confusing to write the description, too! :) There are indeed three gameboards, but one involves subtraction. Your students add two numbers and subtract ten from the sum. Then they cover the answer on their board.
I hope you'll take a moment to download the preview, which should give you a better idea of what the games are about! You might also like to read the ratings and comments section.
Thanks so much!
Linda
I hope you'll take a moment to download the preview, which should give you a better idea of what the games are about! You might also like to read the ratings and comments section.
Thanks so much!
Linda
January 15, 2013
Kim Staten (TpT Seller)
Thank you, but I've already gotten your space unit for free. I don't feel it would be fair to ask for another! :-)
January 14, 2013
Kim Staten (TpT Seller)
I didn't know if you were aware that when people click on the "download preview" for your Space Cross Curricular unit that it downloads the full actual product. It looks great, but I'm sure that you were wanting to people to purchase it, so I didn't want to go without telling you.
January 14, 2013
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Ahhh, technological ineptitude comes back to bite me once more!
I've fixed it!
The funny (nice) thing is that even with that issue, people have continued to purchase the unit. A testimony to honesty - hooray!
I am so grateful to you for pointing this out to me. I hope you'll leave your email address here so that I can send you this resource or another of your choice free!
Many thanks,
Linda
I've fixed it!
The funny (nice) thing is that even with that issue, people have continued to purchase the unit. A testimony to honesty - hooray!
I am so grateful to you for pointing this out to me. I hope you'll leave your email address here so that I can send you this resource or another of your choice free!
Many thanks,
Linda
January 14, 2013
Irma971 re: Winter Wonderings - 24 Riddles for Key Details and Inference
Hi Linda, will go be offering a spring riddles set?
December 29, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Yes! I don't have it together yet, but there will be a spring set, along with a few others I'm also working on.
Thanks so much for asking!
Have a wonderful new year!
Linda
Thanks so much for asking!
Have a wonderful new year!
Linda
December 29, 2012
jackiecrist re: Winter Number Match-Up
Do you have something similiar to this for numbers 11=20? Thanks.
December 21, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Nothing exactly like this, Jackie, but here's something similar:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Equivalent-Numbers-Names-for-Numbers-1-12 (visual representations from 1-12)
Those teen numbers can be so tricky for some of our kids, can't they?
Thanks for inquiring.
Linda
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Equivalent-Numbers-Names-for-Numbers-1-12 (visual representations from 1-12)
Those teen numbers can be so tricky for some of our kids, can't they?
Thanks for inquiring.
Linda
December 21, 2012
jbrandt re: Ladybug, Ladybug!: Reading CVC words with Short U
This is great! Do you have other cvc words with the other vowels? Thanks!
December 16, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you like the Ladybug game!
Here are 2 more short vowel games at my store.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bug-on-a-Rug-Short-Vowel-CVC-Games
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Short-Vowel-CVC-Words-Blizzard-Boulevard-Game
Both of these games address all of the vowels. Your question has given me another item for my "to do" list - separate gameboards for each vowel. Thanks!
Linda
Here are 2 more short vowel games at my store.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bug-on-a-Rug-Short-Vowel-CVC-Games
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Short-Vowel-CVC-Words-Blizzard-Boulevard-Game
Both of these games address all of the vowels. Your question has given me another item for my "to do" list - separate gameboards for each vowel. Thanks!
Linda
December 17, 2012
shannonpb2 re: December Data Collection: Tallies and Graphs
I just came across your store. This seems like a great collection! I was wondering about the funny snowman graph. Is it based on a story? Thanks for any info.
December 4, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
What a good question, Shannon! I can see why you might think that, but the answer is actually "no". I just gave the snowmen random goofy names!
Here's the deal: You are hereby authorized to write the book. But when you get it published, I hope you'll include my graph in it! :)
Thanks!
Linda
Here's the deal: You are hereby authorized to write the book. But when you get it published, I hope you'll include my graph in it! :)
Thanks!
Linda
December 4, 2012
Elyse Checki (TpT Seller) re: Autumn Inference: 24 Riddle Cards for Fall
Do you have winter or holiday inference cards?
November 8, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I sure do, Elyse!
Here's "Winter Wonderings" at my TPT store:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Wonderings-24-Riddles-for-Key-Details-and-Inference
Here's a free little set for Thanksgiving at my blog:
http://primaryinspiration.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-riddles-freebie.html
There are also 2 more sets at my TPT store (click on the "Riddles" category in the left column), one for numbers 1-100 and another for the alphabet... and more in the works!
Thanks so much for asking!
Linda
Here's "Winter Wonderings" at my TPT store:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Wonderings-24-Riddles-for-Key-Details-and-Inference
Here's a free little set for Thanksgiving at my blog:
http://primaryinspiration.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-riddles-freebie.html
There are also 2 more sets at my TPT store (click on the "Riddles" category in the left column), one for numbers 1-100 and another for the alphabet... and more in the works!
Thanks so much for asking!
Linda
November 8, 2012
wdockhorn re: Ideas for Writing: Character and Setting Picture Cards
I was under the impression when I bought the writing ideas that I would get all the cards for characters, places, etc. What didn't I understand?
Wid Dockhorn
wdockh@gmail.com
Wid Dockhorn
wdockh@gmail.com
November 8, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Hmmm... not sure what you mean. I haven't had any problems with this download before. You should have gotten a document with 72 character and setting cards. If you did not, please email me at lnelson1118@gmail.com, and I'll send you the correct one ASAP!
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Linda
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Linda
November 8, 2012
Teachers Have CLASS (TpT Seller) re: Winter Wonderings - 24 Riddles for Key Details and Inference
Hi there, I was just wondering if you have considered making a spring/summer riddles pack? My kids absolutely LOVE them! Thanks for such a great activity!
Michelle
Michelle
October 22, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I sure am, Michelle! I'm assuming that you got the Autumn freebie pack, too. If you click on "Riddles" under my categories on the seller's page, you'll see several others, too... alphabet and 100 riddles for the 100 chart.
Thanks for your encouraging words. I always love to hear about it when kiddos enjoy one of my resources!
Linda
Thanks for your encouraging words. I always love to hear about it when kiddos enjoy one of my resources!
Linda
October 22, 2012
sherrietoubre
Please email me when you do get the answer sheet. storres@stjames.k12.la.us
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
October 17, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
The product was updated yesterday and the answer sheet is now included. Thanks for the suggestion!
Linda
Linda
October 18, 2012
sherrietoubre re: Thanksgiving Math Games: Turkey in the Pot!
Does it include answer sheets for students to self check in a center without the teacher?
October 15, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
No, but that's a good thought! It would be easy enough to just list the items that go "in the pot". The next few days are crazy busy for me, but I'll try to get to it ASAP. Would you like me to email you when I've updated it?
Linda
Linda
October 15, 2012
Sandra Wilfong (TpT Seller) re: Autumn Inference: 24 Riddle Cards for Fall
What's the answer to the one about it falls from a tree and isn't yellow or orange and starts like run? I thought perhaps a red leaf but I couldn't find anything to fit in the answer slips. Thanks!
October 7, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Check again... "It is a red leaf" is on the first page of answer slips.
Whew! You had me worried for a minute there! :)
Linda
Whew! You had me worried for a minute there! :)
Linda
October 7, 2012
Elizabeth Bermudez re: What's My Letter? Alphabet Riddles
The preview was really not usable. I was disappointed.
October 3, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry, but I'm a bit confused. Were you disappointed with the quality of the preview or the product? Please let me know, and I'll see if there's a way I can improve it.
Thanks for leaving your comment here.
Linda
Thanks for leaving your comment here.
Linda
October 4, 2012
Elisabeth Christensen (TpT Seller) re: Money Bingo: Counting Coin Combinations
Maybe I don't understand because I've been at school too long, but if all of the cards are the same, how does only one kid win?
October 1, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
When the caller says the combinations, each child will choose which box to put the numbers in on his or her own board, so each child's board will be different. The cards won't all be the same.
After the looong and exhausting month of September, any question is perfectly reasonable, Elisabeth! :)
Linda
After the looong and exhausting month of September, any question is perfectly reasonable, Elisabeth! :)
Linda
October 1, 2012
GoodStart re: Bug on a Rug Short Vowel CVC Games
Hi I know that you are probably very busy but I was wondering if you could adapt this 'Bug on a rug' cvc game to a colour game? I have had a look at your preview and think that you could use the same game board and bug cards (but without the cvc words printed below).
It wouldn't matter that some of the bugs had stripes on them. Do you know how many coloured bugs you have? I would need upwards of ten coloured bugs. I understand if this is not possible and I can purchase the game 'as is'. My only concern is that I need it for 3-5yrs and I think that they would think that the cvc word is actually the colour name.
Thanks for taking the time to read this question. I am still searching TpT to see if the resource that I require is already listed (somewhere) :)
It wouldn't matter that some of the bugs had stripes on them. Do you know how many coloured bugs you have? I would need upwards of ten coloured bugs. I understand if this is not possible and I can purchase the game 'as is'. My only concern is that I need it for 3-5yrs and I think that they would think that the cvc word is actually the colour name.
Thanks for taking the time to read this question. I am still searching TpT to see if the resource that I require is already listed (somewhere) :)
September 16, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Hi, GoodStart!
This sounds like a workable idea. The problem is that these bugs only come in 4 colors. I have another cute set that comes in 6 colors. Is there a particular reason that you need ten? The 2 sets could probably be mixed in one game, but there would still only be six colors (the two sets overlap).
I do think it's an interesting idea. If you'd like me to go ahead with it, please leave your email when you respond so we can discuss the details.
Thanks for your interest!
Linda
This sounds like a workable idea. The problem is that these bugs only come in 4 colors. I have another cute set that comes in 6 colors. Is there a particular reason that you need ten? The 2 sets could probably be mixed in one game, but there would still only be six colors (the two sets overlap).
I do think it's an interesting idea. If you'd like me to go ahead with it, please leave your email when you respond so we can discuss the details.
Thanks for your interest!
Linda
September 18, 2012
loflin1 re: Hundred Chart: 20 Game Boards for 10 Primary Themes
Where can I find your 100 riddles for the hundreds chart? I just purchased the hundreds chart activities - they look great and will come in very handy! Thanks
August 17, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Here's the link for the 100 Riddles product:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/100-Riddles-for-the-Hundred-Chart
Thanks for your purchase and your comment!
Linda
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/100-Riddles-for-the-Hundred-Chart
Thanks for your purchase and your comment!
Linda
August 17, 2012
RebekahDuke re: Animal Classes: A Literacy & Science Cross-Curricular Unit
Hi there.
I am a homeschool mom and I am interested in buying the Animal Classes: A Literacy & Science Cross-Curricular Unit and I noticed there were some work pages that listed "always, never, sometimes" and I was wondering if there was an answer key or a teachers guide that would give the lists you used with your students so that I know what animal characteristics to focus on with this curriculum.
I love this package by the way!
Rebekah Duke
I am a homeschool mom and I am interested in buying the Animal Classes: A Literacy & Science Cross-Curricular Unit and I noticed there were some work pages that listed "always, never, sometimes" and I was wondering if there was an answer key or a teachers guide that would give the lists you used with your students so that I know what animal characteristics to focus on with this curriculum.
I love this package by the way!
Rebekah Duke
August 5, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Hi, Rebekah, Sorry for the delay in answering you! This item was designed as a supplementary resource. The pages that you mentioned are a graphic organizer called a brace map. The answers for these are open-ended, depending on what facts you have taught your children, which of course would vary with the curriculum you are using. Because of this, there is no answer key provided. This kind of activity is good for teaching children to organize information, form generalizations, and synthesize information. Hope this helps! :)Linda
August 17, 2012
ltschaepe re: Syllables: Sorting Cards and Games
I would LOVE to have this! How do I rate it?
Lois Tschaepe (ltschaepe@sbcglobal.net)
Lois Tschaepe (ltschaepe@sbcglobal.net)
August 4, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Lois, this was actually a blog-based giveaway. It's not possible to leave a comment on a product here until after you download it. BUT - I just reread my post and can see how it could have easily been confused. So, leave me your email address here and I'll send out a copy of "Syllables" to you!
Linda
Linda
August 4, 2012
skirow
I will certainly be looking forward to them! I am now following you so I don't miss them. I am so appreciative of people like you sharing your talent and taking the time out for us so we do not have to reinvent the wheel. :)))
July 29, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
It's my pleasure ... and I mean that sincerely! After 26 years of teaching (and always doing double time, creating materials for my students), I retired in June of 2011. I loved my job and the children so much, but, let's face it... I have to admit that I was physically exhausted! Sharing my materials and continuing to develop new ones both here and at my blog has been a wonderful and exciting way for me to stay connected with the world of education. I'm truly loving every bit of this "hobby". I knew my passion for creating resources would thrive on this, but never expected to be enjoying the tech side and the marketing so much! Encouraging feedback from thoughtful people like you makes it even more fun! Thank you!!
Linda
Linda
July 29, 2012
skirow
Hello. I absolutely love your goodies. I have purchased the fall ,back to school and spring picture writing prompts. Do you have the winter ones as well? I just can't seem to find them. I am trying to wrap up my ideas for stations this coming school year. I teach children with special needs in a generic setting. Thanks. My email address is sugarcookie63@hotmail.com.
July 28, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
My goodness, you are organized and ambitious!! I don't have a set of winter prompts completed yet, but it's on my to-do list. Look for it in the next few weeks. If you are a follower, you'll get an email notification when I post anything new.
Thanks for your kind and encouraging comment about my resources!
Linda
Thanks for your kind and encouraging comment about my resources!
Linda
July 28, 2012
roxanneharper re: Partner Games for Your Class Word Wall
I can't figure out how the Secret Word is determined. Is it staring me in the face? #2 in the directions wasn't clear to me. So love these games! Thanks, Roxanne
June 26, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
No problem, Roxanne!
After all of the boxes are filled with words, roll the die. Let's say you roll a 4 - then the player who wrote a word in box 4 wins the round and marks a tally in their score box. Hope that helps!
So glad you like the games!
Linda
After all of the boxes are filled with words, roll the die. Let's say you roll a 4 - then the player who wrote a word in box 4 wins the round and marks a tally in their score box. Hope that helps!
So glad you like the games!
Linda
June 26, 2012
dgregg re: Hundred Chart: 20 Game Boards for 10 Primary Themes
When I bought the set I only saw the froggie spinners. Is there matching spinners for each themed 100 chart set?
June 10, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
No, there's just the one spinner ... but having a different one for each theme sure would have made sense!! I made this product a few months back and can't recall what my reasoning was on that decision.
Thanks -you've inspired me to make an update! Watch for notification on this in the next week or two. I think it comes as a check in the little box at the top of your sign-in page. You can download any updated products that you've already purchased at no additional charge, of course.
Thanks again!
Linda
Thanks -you've inspired me to make an update! Watch for notification on this in the next week or two. I think it comes as a check in the little box at the top of your sign-in page. You can download any updated products that you've already purchased at no additional charge, of course.
Thanks again!
Linda
June 10, 2012
Kathie Mandra (TpT Seller) re: Partner Games for Your Class Word Wall
Not a question--just a quick hello from a neighboring Ocean County teacher. Live in Lacey and teach in LEH. Thanks for sharing.
May 15, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad to hear from you, Kathie! I'm right up Western Blvd. from your school - pass it frequently. I taught first grade in Barnegat until my retirement last June.I see you are 2-3. How long have you been on TPT?
Linda
Linda
May 15, 2012
Rockin Resources (TpT Seller)
Hi Linda!
Your postings for the freebie booklet look great! I hope it helps all of us! I am now following you. If you wouldn't mind, can you follow my blog and store? I am working this spring break to learn about blogging and marketing and get more traffic to my sites. Thanks so much!
Pam
http://mrsosrockinresources.blogspot.com/
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-O
Your postings for the freebie booklet look great! I hope it helps all of us! I am now following you. If you wouldn't mind, can you follow my blog and store? I am working this spring break to learn about blogging and marketing and get more traffic to my sites. Thanks so much!
Pam
http://mrsosrockinresources.blogspot.com/
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-O
April 7, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your note, Pam. Glad to follow!
Have a blessed Easter!
Linda
Have a blessed Easter!
Linda
April 7, 2012
Clip Art by Carrie Teaching First (TpT Seller)
Linda...just asking for your advice...what do you know about fonts we can use to tell things on here? I have looked into a few from Kevin and Amanda and understand their terms...WE just took off a bunch of DJ Inkers stuff that we had on here for free because we just reread their Terms of Use. Are the basic fonts that come with your computer okay to use on things to sell? This is so much fun but is also a bit confusing and we want to make sure we are doing things legit! Thanks for your advice earlier! Things are rolling along...
Carrie
C&C Teach First
www.ccteachfirst.blogspot.com
Carrie
C&C Teach First
www.ccteachfirst.blogspot.com
March 22, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Hi, Carrie! You're right - the copyright thing can be mindboggling!
I agree with your decision on DJ Inkers - although you'll see many sellers using their things, it's always a good idea to read the TOU carefully. I actually don't purchase any fonts. I use the ones that come with Microsoft products. As I read their TOU, they seem to be fine for use. I like Comic Sans for clarity and Kristen when I want a bit of whimsy.
A great place for info on fonts is the TPT Sellers' Forum. Also check out the threads on use of graphics. There's been lots of controversy and conversation lately, especially since the Seuss people came after Scrappin' Doodles for copyright infringement. Touchy stuff- definitely better to be on the safe side.
So glad to hear that yo're having fun! I see that your Space freebie has lots of downloads - good for you!
Hope I was of some help - please ask any time!
Linda
I agree with your decision on DJ Inkers - although you'll see many sellers using their things, it's always a good idea to read the TOU carefully. I actually don't purchase any fonts. I use the ones that come with Microsoft products. As I read their TOU, they seem to be fine for use. I like Comic Sans for clarity and Kristen when I want a bit of whimsy.
A great place for info on fonts is the TPT Sellers' Forum. Also check out the threads on use of graphics. There's been lots of controversy and conversation lately, especially since the Seuss people came after Scrappin' Doodles for copyright infringement. Touchy stuff- definitely better to be on the safe side.
So glad to hear that yo're having fun! I see that your Space freebie has lots of downloads - good for you!
Hope I was of some help - please ask any time!
Linda
March 25, 2012
TeachingResourceResort (TpT Seller)
Awesome! I just saw you are on a few on Charity's Pinterest boards :)
February 27, 2012
TeachingResourceResort (TpT Seller)
Hi Linda! I work with Rachel Lynette often! We are part of a "secret" group on Facebook as we are all part of Charity Preston's Teaching Blog Traffic School :) Yes, I'll post it on TpT and TN and all of the participant's can post it on their blogs and we'll really hype it up on Pinterest too :) The "permission" disclaimer is just so that nobody can say I stole their stuff without asking them. It will only be used in the book and as a way to drive traffic to all of our blogs and TpT/TN Stores. It will also be posted on Classroom Freebies Too :) I will add you to the Pinterest board right now :) THANKS! BTW - my blog is www.teachingresourceresort.blogspot.com and my FB is www.facebook.com/teachingresourceresort :)Dawn
February 27, 2012
TeachingResourceResort (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much Linda! That helped me a lot. I teach special education, so they struggle with being very strategic ;) This is an awesome way to make their spelling more interactive. So, regarding the eBook...I am compiling ideas and free resources offered by TpT sellers to create an eBook on Word Word. When I saw your freebie I knew it would be perfect! If you are interested in having it included you can check out my post here http://www.teachingresourceresort.blogspot.com/2012/02/attn-teacher-authors-now-accepting.html. I have a cooperative pinterest board here: http://pinterest.com/dawndelz/word-work/ If you are interested in being a pinner with us, just send me your Pinterest address:) THANKS!
February 27, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thank you for this opportunity, Dawn! I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to be part of Rachel Lynette's Holiday ebook on TPt, and it definitely brought lots of exposure! Are you planning on posting the book on TPT and TN? Other plans?
I included several other free items, too. After posting, I read the comments of the previous poster and got to thinking about the disclaimer ("I give permission..."etc.) Am I correct in assuming that you'll be including something like that for all of the items in the book, rather than individual disclaimers?
I'd love to join your Pinterest board - thanks! http://pinterest.com/primaryinspire/
Keep me up-to-date on your project ... and good luck with it!
Linda
I included several other free items, too. After posting, I read the comments of the previous poster and got to thinking about the disclaimer ("I give permission..."etc.) Am I correct in assuming that you'll be including something like that for all of the items in the book, rather than individual disclaimers?
I'd love to join your Pinterest board - thanks! http://pinterest.com/primaryinspire/
Keep me up-to-date on your project ... and good luck with it!
Linda
February 27, 2012
TeachingResourceResort (TpT Seller) re: Word Wall Game: Spiderweb
Hi Linda! I actually need to follow up with you later today to ask about an eBook publishing opportunity you may be interested in. For now, I have a question about this game. Do they need to have one finished "diamond" in order to write the word in? Also, can they overlap the lines - what if red already colored on the line and they need it to complete their triangle? Thank you for your time! :)Dawn
February 24, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Hi, Dawn - so sorry that I wasn't able to get back to you sooner - I was away from home and my computer for a few days. In answer to your questions about Spiderweb: 1) Yes, in order to write a word, the player must complete all four sides of a diamond. 2)Players cannot trace over a line that has been traced by another player. I hadn't even considered that possibility, because I was anticipating involving the players using some strategies in this game!
Thanks for both of your excellent questions... I'll be modifying the directions on the game board to clarify those two points, so please download it again.
Looking forward to hearing from you regarding the ebook opportunity!
Linda
Thanks for both of your excellent questions... I'll be modifying the directions on the game board to clarify those two points, so please download it again.
Looking forward to hearing from you regarding the ebook opportunity!
Linda
February 26, 2012
JoellW (TpT Seller) re: Valentines Cards: "From Your Teacher"
Hi Linda,
It's easy to overlook. Thanks for the fix.
Joell
It's easy to overlook. Thanks for the fix.
Joell
February 13, 2012
kimmer123 re: Wonderful Winter Literacy: 14 Activities for Your Primary Class
Hi Linda could you please change the word Eskimo to Inuit for me. Loved your unit.
Kim
Kim
February 13, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Glad to! Just send me your email address and I'll edit that section of the unit and send it out to you.
February 13, 2012
JoellW (TpT Seller) re: Valentines Cards: "From Your Teacher"
Hi Linda,
I noticed as I was filling out the valentines this weekend that the bee one has an error. It says "Because you are so sweet, I wish that wish I could always be your teacher!" Just wanted to let you know in case you want to fix it.
Joell Wilkins
I noticed as I was filling out the valentines this weekend that the bee one has an error. It says "Because you are so sweet, I wish that wish I could always be your teacher!" Just wanted to let you know in case you want to fix it.
Joell Wilkins
February 12, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Oh, no! As many times as I proofread... grrrrr! Thank you SO much! I'll fix it now- watch for the update and download again.
February 12, 2012
wkinard
I purchased your 100 Chart Riddles but it didn't download to my purchased items list. Can you please help me.
Widad Kinard
wkinard@att.net
Widad Kinard
wkinard@att.net
January 24, 2012
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Sorry for the inconvenience!I forwarded your question to the tech department.Please let me know if you don't hear from them within a day or two.
Linda
Linda
January 25, 2012
Shelia Davis re: Shake-a Bottle: Hands-on Practice with Vocabulary and Decoding
Thanks! I'm sorry--didn't notice! Love these!!
November 18, 2011
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
Thanks -glad it worked out! Please leave a rating if you get a chance!
Linda
Linda
November 18, 2011
Shelia Davis re: Shake-a Bottle: Hands-on Practice with Vocabulary and Decoding
The first 2 pages don't have enough of the words on the paper that you cut out. Please help. Also, I am laminating the cardstock paper, and that seems to help.
November 17, 2011
Linda Nelson (TpT Seller)
The same words are on both pages.The teacher will only be putting in one of each word, but your students will find the word twice on their grid - more practice! :)
The second set of words works the same way. Sorry if this was confusing - I'll try to do some rewording in the directions. As far as the laminating, I didn't find that to be successful for me - the film started to separate, maybe because of all the movement of the barley in the bottles. Maybe you'll have better luck with yours!
The second set of words works the same way. Sorry if this was confusing - I'll try to do some rewording in the directions. As far as the laminating, I didn't find that to be successful for me - the film started to separate, maybe because of all the movement of the barley in the bottles. Maybe you'll have better luck with yours!
November 17, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I've been teaching for 26 years, with the majority of my experience being in first grade. I taught Reading Recovery for 5 years, and that experience has impacted every day of my teaching since! For the past 10 years, I've enjoyed teaching a first grade literacy intervention class. It has also been my privilege to present various workshops on literacy topics at the local, state, and national level. My goal is to ignite a passion for reading and writing in young learners.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Yet to be added
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Teacher of the Year
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
B.A. in Elementary Education from Marywood College Numerous graduate courses focusing on literacy Trained in Reading Recovery, 1994-1995
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I live near Barnegat Bay in NJ, with my husband of 37 years. We are the parents of 2 wonderful daughters, and the very proud grandparents of a granddaughter and 2 grandsons.
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