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Meghan Mathis
United States - Pennsylvania - Carlisle
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"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way. - George Evans".
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Get Up, Stand Up! Is an active, out-of-your-seat game that helps students review how to change fractions to decimals and to determine if that de...
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hhill
Good stuff!
May 23, 2013
hhill
Great!
May 23, 2013
debbrooks
Great Resource
May 23, 2013
cheriewilson
Thank you! Can't wait to use this next year!
May 22, 2013
cheriewilson
Thank you! Very creative!
May 22, 2013
lindseypearl
good
May 22, 2013
JenaDP
This made a great independent practice activity. I have used it every year since purchasing. It's great for fifth grade.
May 19, 2013
JenaDP
This was a very valuable tool for our reteach/enrich block. It's challenging to find activities that allow kids to use concepts at a deeper level. These fit the bill perfectly.
May 19, 2013
denfoxworth
Excellent game for end of year--thanks so much!
May 19, 2013
denfoxworth
I have a broad spectrum of math abilities in my classroom, and this is one game that engaged them all. Thank you!
May 19, 2013
zaysmom73
Thank you it was very useful.
May 18, 2013
harrietturner59
Really helpful
May 18, 2013
harrietturner59
My kids really enjoyed this!
May 18, 2013
harrietturner59
Great game
May 18, 2013
harrietturner59
Great for keeping my readers on track
May 18, 2013
harrietturner59
Cute!
May 18, 2013
ashtonk
Great idea, thanks!
May 17, 2013
ashleynmoreno
My students enjoyed this activity!
May 15, 2013
jem10
Kids enjoyed making these.
May 15, 2013
kspratt1
Can't wait to use this.
May 13, 2013
5insaranac
Great addition to my unit. Thank you!
May 13, 2013
stmiranda84
Thanks!
May 12, 2013
Elaine Hogan
Using it now!!!
May 12, 2013
Elaine Hogan
AWESOME!
May 12, 2013
cdtjo
Great math centers
May 12, 2013
jhea4585
Thanks so much, great activity. Thanks so much for having it in a Word file as I live in Australia and we use the metric system, so I can change the words/measurement where required.
May 11, 2013
jhea4585
Think they will enjoy this.
May 11, 2013
vgale
Thanks!
May 9, 2013
priabird
Great resource!! Thank you.
May 9, 2013
stepkink
Thanks!
May 7, 2013
mrsdillard
GREAT!
May 7, 2013
rtgrrl
Thanks!
May 6, 2013
dawnl3
I am always looking for materials like this for my struggling readers! Thanks!
May 5, 2013
ritabebi
Can't wait to use it.
May 5, 2013
schwartzracine
Will be using this to supplement other resources I have.
May 4, 2013
Amanda Finnerty (TpT Seller)
Great for novel study- used in 4th grade but may be more appropriate for 3rd
May 4, 2013
annamjsmith
This is a fantastic resource. I can't wait to use it with my students. Thank you.
May 4, 2013
cseivert
Students enjoyed this.
May 2, 2013
my3badboys
Thanks
May 1, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
bgail59
I purchased "End of the School Year Fun" and wanted to use the diamante right away since we're finishing up a poetry unit. It has errors in the first and last line--two words 'the' describe summer and two words 'the' describe school. I don't want to send work home with errors like this, so could I get a corrected copy? Thanks.
May 20, 2013
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Thank you very much for bringing this to my attention. I will look at the item you mentioned and make any needed corrections in the next day or so.
May 20, 2013
Mrs R Mathis (TpT Seller) re: Math Games for Elementary School - Raging Rectangles (Intro to Area)
I am starting a weekly feature on my blog for math games! If you're interested in participating, send me an email and I'll send you the info! mrsrmathis@hotmail.com
April 3, 2013
Boymom2 re: The Outsiders Literature Unit - Vocabulary Group Activity
Hi,
It stated on your vocab unit for The Outsiders, that you also have a complete literature unit. I am unable to find it. Is it still available? I searched The Outsiders Literature Unit as well as your name.
Thanks!
It stated on your vocab unit for The Outsiders, that you also have a complete literature unit. I am unable to find it. Is it still available? I searched The Outsiders Literature Unit as well as your name.
Thanks!
March 29, 2013
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your question and your purchase. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that there IS a complete literature unit I have created for the Outsiders - I just haven't had time to download it yet. I put the Vocabulary Group Activity up with intention of putting the rest up right after it (hence why the unit is mentioned in the description), but haven't been able to get to it yet. This year has been CRAZY!
I am hoping to have the rest of the unit up this summer. I apologize for the "false advertising."
:)
Meghan Mathis
I am hoping to have the rest of the unit up this summer. I apologize for the "false advertising."
:)
Meghan Mathis
April 3, 2013
Kimberly Baer (TpT Seller) re: Easy Science Experiments: Planning a Space Shuttle Launch
Hi Meghan!
I actually bought quite a few of your experiments! :> I recently bought the Space Shuttle experiment. After reading it over, I was wondering if you could share your "answer" to the last question. "Why does Earth's rotation make launching rockets into space more complicated?" I have my own answer but I wanted to get your ideas as well! Thanks for your help!
Kim : > kbaer@ranchosolano.com
I actually bought quite a few of your experiments! :> I recently bought the Space Shuttle experiment. After reading it over, I was wondering if you could share your "answer" to the last question. "Why does Earth's rotation make launching rockets into space more complicated?" I have my own answer but I wanted to get your ideas as well! Thanks for your help!
Kim : > kbaer@ranchosolano.com
March 15, 2013
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I'm so happy to hear that you have several of my experiments - my students always loved experiment days and I hope yours are too!
I work with my students to understand that the reason the Earth's rotation makes launching rockets into space is so complicated (or the reason why a moon landing is so complicated) is because it means that not only are we moving either closer to or farther away from our target - but that our target is moving too. Those variables (and sometimes we talk about additional variables like weather, satellites, etc) mean more complications, more difficulty.
Hope that helps!
:)
Meghan
I work with my students to understand that the reason the Earth's rotation makes launching rockets into space is so complicated (or the reason why a moon landing is so complicated) is because it means that not only are we moving either closer to or farther away from our target - but that our target is moving too. Those variables (and sometimes we talk about additional variables like weather, satellites, etc) mean more complications, more difficulty.
Hope that helps!
:)
Meghan
April 3, 2013
mrrbjr re: Formula Graphic Organizer
Do you have an answer key? A completed sheet?
February 21, 2013
joy2you (TpT Seller) re: Easy Science Experiments: Make Your Own Metamorphic Rock!
In the preview, your example of a metamorphic rock looks like breccia, a sedimentary rock. It's not labeled. Are you sure it is a metamorphic rock?
February 15, 2013
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
joy2you, thank you for your question. Both examples in the experiment were listed as metamorphic from the location I took them from. I will look into it and make changes if needed.
I appreciate you letting me know so that I can make sure my products contain accurate information.
Meghan Mathis
I appreciate you letting me know so that I can make sure my products contain accurate information.
Meghan Mathis
February 15, 2013
vanderbc
Hi, just bought you My Side of the Mountain unit. After download I cannot view the chapter study questions and some other documents.
January 2, 2013
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your purchase! I know you and your classes will love this unit - once you get all of the products included in the download. TeachersPayTeachers will be able to work with you to make sure the download is working properly. Just follow these steps.
1) Click on the "MY PURCHASES" tab at the top of your page.
2) Click on the "NEED HELP? Downloading Difficulties" tab on the right hand side of the screen that lists all of your purchases.
3) Find the "My Side of the Mountain Literature Unit" purchase and click the option on the far right of the row that says something like, "Request File via Email" or "Contact Us".
This should sort out and problem you are having very quickly. Thanks again!!
Meghan Mathis
1) Click on the "MY PURCHASES" tab at the top of your page.
2) Click on the "NEED HELP? Downloading Difficulties" tab on the right hand side of the screen that lists all of your purchases.
3) Find the "My Side of the Mountain Literature Unit" purchase and click the option on the far right of the row that says something like, "Request File via Email" or "Contact Us".
This should sort out and problem you are having very quickly. Thanks again!!
Meghan Mathis
January 3, 2013
pgunnell re: Stone Fox Literature Unit
I have purchased your Stone Fox unit. It won't allow me to download it without purchasing WinZip. When I close this window, the file disappears.
December 7, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your purchase! I know you and your classes will love this unit - once you get all of the products included in the download. TeachersPayTeachers will be able to work with you to make sure the download is working properly. Just follow these steps.
1) Click on the "MY PURCHASES" tab at the top of your page.
2) Click on the "NEED HELP? Downloading Difficulties" tab on the right hand side of the screen that lists all of your purchases.
3) Find the "Stone Fox Literature Unit" purchase and click the option on the far right of the row that says something like, "Request File via Email" or "Contact Us".
This should sort out and problem you are having very quickly. Thanks again!!
Meghan Mathis
1) Click on the "MY PURCHASES" tab at the top of your page.
2) Click on the "NEED HELP? Downloading Difficulties" tab on the right hand side of the screen that lists all of your purchases.
3) Find the "Stone Fox Literature Unit" purchase and click the option on the far right of the row that says something like, "Request File via Email" or "Contact Us".
This should sort out and problem you are having very quickly. Thanks again!!
Meghan Mathis
December 7, 2012
HoJo (TpT Seller) re: Winter Holiday Activity Pack - Guess the Christmas Carol Trivia Game
Please make sure the work in this item are all original ideas that below to you and have not been taken from another source. I know I have seen this worksheet in the past, so I wasn't sure if you're aware that it is most likely copyrighted by someone. If you have gained permission to use it, please disregard this message and delete. Happy selling to you!
November 19, 2012
kimdyess re: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Final Test
Is there a teacher answer key available?
October 23, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Not currently. Unfortunately, this is one of first products I posted on TpT and it does not have an answer key. I will try to create one this week and will update you when it is complete. :)
October 23, 2012
jkbaca re: Uglies Literature Unit - Anticipation Guide
Hi-
I think I am missing part of this lesson. Thre is no activity page to it, only a survey/worksheet. Are there instrucitons on how to use this as part of a class activity that I am missing?
Thanks!
I think I am missing part of this lesson. Thre is no activity page to it, only a survey/worksheet. Are there instrucitons on how to use this as part of a class activity that I am missing?
Thanks!
September 15, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
jkbaca, you have the entire lesson. I apologize for there not being instructions included, perhaps I should consider adding some to the download. An anticipation guide is a quick and easy activity to use in your class at the start of any unit where the students might be encountering opinions or ideas that are new or different to them. Just pass out the survey and read through the questions, having the students rate their responses. Then, as a class, discuss their choices. If you want, you can make the activity more kinesthetic by set up a number line on your front board and have the students get out of their seats to stand under which number they chose.
It is a simple activity, but a powerful one because it allows every student to engage with the ideas they will encounter in the text without having to "risk" being wrong. When you reach places in the text that hit upon the issues discussed in the Anticipation Guide you can then refer back to it, seeing if any student wants to discuss it further, change their opinion, etc.
I hope this helps and I know that your students will enjoy this activity when you use it in your classroom. Thanks!
It is a simple activity, but a powerful one because it allows every student to engage with the ideas they will encounter in the text without having to "risk" being wrong. When you reach places in the text that hit upon the issues discussed in the Anticipation Guide you can then refer back to it, seeing if any student wants to discuss it further, change their opinion, etc.
I hope this helps and I know that your students will enjoy this activity when you use it in your classroom. Thanks!
September 16, 2012
Kim Christensen
I just purchased Back to School Activities - 12 Unique, Creative Activities and it was not complete. The Meet Your Textbook and the Classroom Management were not part of the download. You indicated this download was 50+ pages and I am wondering what else is missing? I tried to have TpT email it to me and there was an error message. Help!
August 13, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry to hear that you had downloading difficulties with this product. Your download should include the following products: Caught You Being Good, Answer of the Day Journal, Classroom Contract, Dear Me!, Introduce a Classmate, Math Self Portrait, Meet Your Textbook, Our Class Monster, Top Secret!, We All Fit Together, The Hardest Test of the Year, and the 5 Interesting Things +1 Review.
I re-downloaded my product from my home computer, double checking to make sure all items were included, just to make sure that the problem wasn't there - so you can try to download it again to see if that solves the problem.
If that does not work, try to resolve the problem on your "My Purchases" page by clicking on this download and then asking them to send you hard copies.
But if that doesn't work again, PLEASE email me at meghanmathis@gmail.com and I will make sure you get the items you purchased.
Thank you!
Meghan
I re-downloaded my product from my home computer, double checking to make sure all items were included, just to make sure that the problem wasn't there - so you can try to download it again to see if that solves the problem.
If that does not work, try to resolve the problem on your "My Purchases" page by clicking on this download and then asking them to send you hard copies.
But if that doesn't work again, PLEASE email me at meghanmathis@gmail.com and I will make sure you get the items you purchased.
Thank you!
Meghan
August 14, 2012
Christopher Price (TpT Seller) re: Back to School Activities - 12 Unique, Creative Activities
What grade do you teach?
August 5, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I'm currently teaching 9th-12th grade Learning Support English. But the majority of my experience is in 6th-8th grade English, Math, Science, and Social Studies!
August 5, 2012
armoore3
I didn't get an attachment with the previous response....was the file supposed to be attached? Sorry for the confusion and thank you SOOOOOOOOOO much for all of your help!!
August 2, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
No problem. No, there wasn't supposed to be an attachment. Please try these steps.
1) Try to redownload the item. I have re-uploaded it just in case the problem was with the file.
2) If that does not solve the problem, then go to your "My Purchases" page and click on the button on the right-hand side that says "Download Difficulties." From here you will be able to let Teachers Pay Teachers know that you need to have the item emailed to you.
3) If, for some reason, that doesn't work. Please email me at meghanmathis@gmail.com and let me know. I'll work with you from there to make sure the problem is solved!
Thanks again!
Meghan
1) Try to redownload the item. I have re-uploaded it just in case the problem was with the file.
2) If that does not solve the problem, then go to your "My Purchases" page and click on the button on the right-hand side that says "Download Difficulties." From here you will be able to let Teachers Pay Teachers know that you need to have the item emailed to you.
3) If, for some reason, that doesn't work. Please email me at meghanmathis@gmail.com and let me know. I'll work with you from there to make sure the problem is solved!
Thanks again!
Meghan
August 2, 2012
armoore3
Hey Meghan. I purchased our Back to School: Meet you rTextbook activity, but it will not open. It downloads, opens for 3 seconds and then closes. It will not stay open. Can you help please?? Thanks so much!
August 2, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Absolutely, I can help. First, I'm going to reattach the document. I updated it a week ago and am wondering if that could be the problem. If that doesn't solve it...then go to your My Purchases page and ask Teachers Pay Teachers to email you the item.
Finally, if that doesn't solve the issue, PLEASE let me know and I will make sure you get a copy of your purchase. Thanks so much!
Meghan
Finally, if that doesn't solve the issue, PLEASE let me know and I will make sure you get a copy of your purchase. Thanks so much!
Meghan
August 2, 2012
Elaine Sanchez re: Back to School Activities - 12 Unique, Creative Activities
I just bought and downloaded this item.
My download shows ten items- not twelve.
I din't get "Meet Your Textbook"!
That was my favorite item and the thing main reason the a purchased the packet.
Did I do something wring?
Elaine
My download shows ten items- not twelve.
I din't get "Meet Your Textbook"!
That was my favorite item and the thing main reason the a purchased the packet.
Did I do something wring?
Elaine
July 26, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
"Meet Your Textbook" should definitely be in there. There are actually 13 items in the download, including an item available from my store for free that I include. Please go to your "MY PURCHASES" tab and click on the button to have the items emailed to you. If that does not clear the issue up please contact me at meghanmathis@gmail.com and I will make sure you get the items. Thanks!
July 26, 2012
LarisaC re: My Side of the Mountain - Complete Literature Unit
I recently bought your complete literature unit, most of the documents are fine, however 8 of the documents will not open, Chapter 5, both Chapter 7s, Chapter 18, Chapter 20, Study Questions 17-18 and 19-20, How well do you know sam gribley, and PowerPoint worksheet. I have Word 2011 and can open doc and docx files. I'm not sure why these few will not open, I've had no trouble with the other items. If there a way I could get them. I've tried redownloading the zip file, that did not help.
July 24, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your purchase! If you click on the "My Purchases" tab of your dashboard there is a place for you to contact TpT to let them know that you are having difficulty opening some of the items and need to have them emailed to you.
Please let me know if that does not resolve the issue.
Thanks again and please enjoy the materials!
Please let me know if that does not resolve the issue.
Thanks again and please enjoy the materials!
July 24, 2012
Kerri Gutekunst (TpT Seller) re: Back to School Activities - The Hardest Test of the Year!
I just purchased the Hardest Test of the Year and noticed a typo in Q. 10. Could you fix that and upload a clean copy? I'd love to use it on the first day of school, but hate to start off the year with a mistake on the first test :-) Thanks!
July 19, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Absolutely. Let me take a look at it and you will be notified when it's ready for you to download it again. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!
Update: My laptop recently caught a virus and has been being repaired. I just got it back this evening and in order to fix the issues they had to uninstall word. I am working to resolve that issue and fix the issue with "The Hardest Test of the Year" and should have the updated version ready by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience.
Update: My laptop recently caught a virus and has been being repaired. I just got it back this evening and in order to fix the issues they had to uninstall word. I am working to resolve that issue and fix the issue with "The Hardest Test of the Year" and should have the updated version ready by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience.
July 24, 2012
Tbond0625 re: Daily Behavior Log
Is the Daily Behavior Log as is or can the behaviors being scored be changed? Thanks.
July 16, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
The Daily Behavior Log is a word document that can be changed to fit the behaviors/expectations of your classroom. Hope that helps!
July 16, 2012
Belinda Gustin (TpT Seller) re: Geographic Features Project and Power Point Presentation
Why are there photos superimposed on top of the main words like Cave in the preview? Will the the purchased powerpoint be 'clean'?
July 8, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Belinda, Yes. The PowerPoint gives a clear screen with each word plainly visible. What you see in the preview are the photographic examples of each feature which "fly" or "float" in over the words after the students have had time to see them/take notes.
July 8, 2012
rothjr3 re: End of the School Year Fun: My Year on a Graph (Math Project)
Do you have a smaple of a completed project? Can the "memorable events" cover standarfs from other subjects? I'm trying to see how I can tie in several standarfds at once. Graphs were a small standard this year. What kind of graphs will students be making?
April 15, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I'm afraid I do not have photographs of completed projects. I'm planning on using a modified version of this activity as a "Get-to-Know-You" activity for the start of next year, so I'll have to get some then.
This activity has students creating a line graph where they choose several events that happened to them throughout the school year, rate them, and then graph them accordingly. When completed, the should be able to display their graphs and either describe (or write about) the "highs" and "lows" of their school year based on how they graphed those events.
As far as tying it to other subjects, I imagine that you could ask your students to think of one thing that happened in each class that they want to graph. If you wanted to change the activity even more, you could ask them to graph the events in history they learned about this year by how interesting they found them, or how much they enjoyed each topic covered in math?
It sounds like you are working towards some really interesting and multi-disciplinary end-of-the-year activities! If you do end up using my activity, I'd love to hear how it goes. Good luck and please let me know if I can help in any way.
Meghan
This activity has students creating a line graph where they choose several events that happened to them throughout the school year, rate them, and then graph them accordingly. When completed, the should be able to display their graphs and either describe (or write about) the "highs" and "lows" of their school year based on how they graphed those events.
As far as tying it to other subjects, I imagine that you could ask your students to think of one thing that happened in each class that they want to graph. If you wanted to change the activity even more, you could ask them to graph the events in history they learned about this year by how interesting they found them, or how much they enjoyed each topic covered in math?
It sounds like you are working towards some really interesting and multi-disciplinary end-of-the-year activities! If you do end up using my activity, I'd love to hear how it goes. Good luck and please let me know if I can help in any way.
Meghan
April 15, 2012
Mrs. Co- (TpT Seller)
Hey! I'm from Mechanicsburg! Just in Boiling Springs last weekend to take my daughter to a bday party. Small world!
Janice
Janice
April 10, 2012
Patricia Bryant (TpT Seller) re: Fun, Fast Activities for Every Classroom - Personality Test
Not a question, more of a comment. Thank you for doing the Brain stuff. My focus with my ECSE kiddos.
April 8, 2012
Holly Herr re: Math Games for Middle School - Rounding Round-Up
Re: Rounding Round-up--No question--just wanted to let you know that the PDF version works fine. Thank you for solving the problem, wish I had checked back sooner!
March 29, 2012
Mrs Burditt (TpT Seller) re: Uglies Literature Unit - Vocabulary Activity
Hi,
I am considering teaching Uglies in my 7th grade English classroom next year. What grade level have you used these materials in? Do you have any feedback on how students responded to the book?
Thanks,
Raina
I am considering teaching Uglies in my 7th grade English classroom next year. What grade level have you used these materials in? Do you have any feedback on how students responded to the book?
Thanks,
Raina
March 8, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Raina,
I've used these materials both with a 6th grade class and a 10th grade Learning Support class with great success.
In both classes female and male students enjoyed this novel, but for different reasons. The girls seemed to enjoy the concept of being able to change their looks, while the boys enjoyed the different types of technology described in the novels and the thought of having to run away and fend for themselves.
Overall, I think that you would easily be able to use these materials with a 7th grade English classroom - especially if you were planning some interactive read alouds for the longer sections.
Please let me know if I can help you out with things else!!
Thanks, Meghan
I've used these materials both with a 6th grade class and a 10th grade Learning Support class with great success.
In both classes female and male students enjoyed this novel, but for different reasons. The girls seemed to enjoy the concept of being able to change their looks, while the boys enjoyed the different types of technology described in the novels and the thought of having to run away and fend for themselves.
Overall, I think that you would easily be able to use these materials with a 7th grade English classroom - especially if you were planning some interactive read alouds for the longer sections.
Please let me know if I can help you out with things else!!
Thanks, Meghan
March 9, 2012
Doreen Holden (TpT Seller) re: Easy Science Experiments: Why Do We Need Our Skin?
I am looking for information for Kindergarten/First preventing skin cancers from an early age. We are in south Florida and it has hit very close to home for some of us.
Any suggestions?
Dori Holden
devinedori@aol.com
Any suggestions?
Dori Holden
devinedori@aol.com
March 4, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I did a quick search for "Sun Safety for Kids" and came up with a couple of websites that might be useful:
http://www.sunsafetyforkids.org/
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/summer_safety.html
http://epa.gov/sunwise/kids/index.html
This one is a link to YouTube. I found a lot of "Sun Safe Play Everyday" videos that might be perfect for your little ones to watch and then talk about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc2wE5dVx3Y
Hope some of these help! It is definitely a hugely important issue for our kids to understand from an early age.
Thanks again,
Meghan Mathis
http://www.sunsafetyforkids.org/
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/summer_safety.html
http://epa.gov/sunwise/kids/index.html
This one is a link to YouTube. I found a lot of "Sun Safe Play Everyday" videos that might be perfect for your little ones to watch and then talk about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc2wE5dVx3Y
Hope some of these help! It is definitely a hugely important issue for our kids to understand from an early age.
Thanks again,
Meghan Mathis
March 4, 2012
Billy Spicer (TpT Seller)
Hi Meghan-
I purchased your literature unit for My Side of the Mountain. Great stuff! I had a question regarding the 'calendar activity': do you have specific checkpoints where you pause for students to reflect upon each month? I'm unsure when each month ends/begins. It's not always clear in the novel. I'm curious if you had a cheat-sheet of sorts to help make this activity flow nicely. Any help?
Thanks,
Billy
I purchased your literature unit for My Side of the Mountain. Great stuff! I had a question regarding the 'calendar activity': do you have specific checkpoints where you pause for students to reflect upon each month? I'm unsure when each month ends/begins. It's not always clear in the novel. I'm curious if you had a cheat-sheet of sorts to help make this activity flow nicely. Any help?
Thanks,
Billy
February 21, 2012
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I do not have a checkpoint sheet for where the students should be prompted to reflect on each month - but what a great idea! I will try to create one in the next day or so and add it to the unit. I'll respond again when I do. Thanks for a wonderful idea and I hope you have great success with the unit.
February 22, 2012
cvonl re: Gordon Korman's "Island - Book Two: Survival" - Literature Unit
Hi I just paid for this unit but can not down load it.
Not sure what happened. Please respond to cvonl@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Catherine
Not sure what happened. Please respond to cvonl@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Catherine
February 16, 2012
Jmhaworth re: Reading Comprehension Game (Sequence): The Case of Disorganized Data
Sorry to bother you again - but when you have The Case of Disorganized Data corrected, can you please email me the updated version at jessicamhaworth@yahoo.com?
September 14, 2011
Jmhaworth
Meghan - one other thing on The Case of the Disorganized Date - In the story Mr. Pak is the principal, but in the data the principal's name is Mr. Zimmerman. This also confused my kids.
September 14, 2011
tmwalker
My email is tmw1227x2@aol.com sorry about that and thank you
August 30, 2011
tmwalker re: Classroom Management Plan - Caught You Being Good!
I have a question concerning your graphic for this resource please contact me. Thanks
August 30, 2011
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Tmwalker, please give me a way to contact you and I would be more than happy to speak to you about this item! Thanks! Meghan Mathis
August 30, 2011
mteall
Megan, I just bought your complete literature unit on Stone Fox. I can't download it because it is a zip file. Can you email me the PDF? I assume there is some kind of errror!
Maggie Teall
mteall@yahoo.com
Maggie Teall
mteall@yahoo.com
August 25, 2011
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Maggie, I have just re-submitted my Stone Fox Literature Unit as PDF files and TpT should be notifying you to redownload. I will also email you the file as well. I hope you find it fun and useful in your classroom! Meghan Mathis
August 25, 2011
trueblue re: Gordon Korman's "Island - Book One: Shipwreck" - Literature Unit
Do you have a teachers key for this book "Island" by Gordon Korman
August 19, 2011
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I apologize for the inconvenience, but this product does not currently have an answer key for the comprehension questions. I will put it on my to-do list and notify you the moment it does.
August 19, 2011
bas117 re: Easy Science Experiments: The "Egg-citing Egg-speriment"
HI Meghan!
I love your science experiments - great job!! I need to teach the scientific method to incoming 4th graders this fall. Which of your experiments would match up to each of the different steps, esp. for this grade level?
Thanks! Beth :-)
I love your science experiments - great job!! I need to teach the scientific method to incoming 4th graders this fall. Which of your experiments would match up to each of the different steps, esp. for this grade level?
Thanks! Beth :-)
August 7, 2011
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Hi Beth,
I'm so glad that you liked the experiments - I had fun making them and my students have loved "experiment days" in class.
I think that the following experiments work best with teaching the scientific method and the accompanying worksheets specifically highlight each step. This is nice because it reminds students as they are working which step of the scientific method they are on at each point in the experiment.
- The Honest Abe Experiment: This one does not go through all of the steps of the scientific method in detail, but it is an excellent beginning or introduction to the scientific method because it helps the students see why the OBSERVATION step is so important. It also involves no water or any other materials than what is included in the download - so its EASY! I usually start my scientific method unit with this one.
- The "Sodaquarium" Experiment
- The Crazy Raisins Experiment
The other experiments in each of the sets all follow scientific method...but are often more specifically geared to a topic or area of science. The "Egg-citing Egg-speriment," The Honest Abe Experiment, The "Sodaquarium," and The Crazy Raisins Experiment are all the ones I use to really focus on helping students learn and understand the steps of the scientific method.
Hope that helps!
I'm so glad that you liked the experiments - I had fun making them and my students have loved "experiment days" in class.
I think that the following experiments work best with teaching the scientific method and the accompanying worksheets specifically highlight each step. This is nice because it reminds students as they are working which step of the scientific method they are on at each point in the experiment.
- The Honest Abe Experiment: This one does not go through all of the steps of the scientific method in detail, but it is an excellent beginning or introduction to the scientific method because it helps the students see why the OBSERVATION step is so important. It also involves no water or any other materials than what is included in the download - so its EASY! I usually start my scientific method unit with this one.
- The "Sodaquarium" Experiment
- The Crazy Raisins Experiment
The other experiments in each of the sets all follow scientific method...but are often more specifically geared to a topic or area of science. The "Egg-citing Egg-speriment," The Honest Abe Experiment, The "Sodaquarium," and The Crazy Raisins Experiment are all the ones I use to really focus on helping students learn and understand the steps of the scientific method.
Hope that helps!
August 7, 2011
ejmartinez re: 5 Interesting Things +1 (Summarizer)
Meghan, I like this idea and would like to use it. When I open it, however, there is a box right on top of the very last line of the last page. Do you think you could fix this so that when I print it, the box isn't there??? Please. I'd really appreciate it!
August 7, 2011
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I am currently away from my computer and responding by phone. I just wanted to respond quickly to let you know that I will check this out today and let you know when it has been resolved. So glad you think you will be able to use the idea - I've had great success with it!
UPDATE: I have just removed the text box that was in the way. (How did that get there?!?) Please go ahead and redownload it. Thanks again!
UPDATE: I have just removed the text box that was in the way. (How did that get there?!?) Please go ahead and redownload it. Thanks again!
August 7, 2011
J Bowman (TpT Seller) re: Greek Mythology Unit - Monster Manual Project
Sorry! I missed the part where it asks students to create two of their own mythical creatures. Everything is good. Thanks!
January 10, 2011
J Bowman (TpT Seller) re: Greek Mythology Unit - Monster Manual Project
I found there is a typo error on this worksheet. The directions on the Teacher Guide states that students should use 8 monsters, but their rubric requests they should have 10 monsters define. You may want to change the number!
January 10, 2011
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I will check into this. My original project called for 8 actual "monsters" from Greek Mythology and 2 that the students make up on their own which is where the 10 comes from. I will double-check to clear up any confusion.
Thanks a bunch!
Thanks a bunch!
January 10, 2011
lyons3830 re: Math Games for Middle School - The Christmas Decorating Dilemma
I was disappointed that this download was only one game. The title was misleading ( Math Games for Middle School) After I read the details I discovered there is another product that has games. What is the name of that product??
Cathy
lyons3830@gmail.com
Cathy
lyons3830@gmail.com
December 5, 2010
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
Hi Cathy,
I apologize for the confusion. I have created two sets of math games. "Math Games for Middle School" and "Math Games for Middle School 2." Both contain 12 games each and can be purchased for $12.00 a piece.
Because I realized that some teachers might want to purchase only one or two of the games from each set, I also sell each game in both sets individually for $2.00 each.
Again, I am sorry for the confusion. If you are interested in purchasing the entire "Math Games for Middle School" set, I will speak with Paul about reimbursing you for the individual game you purchased.
Thank you for your interest! Have a great day!
Meghan Mathis
I apologize for the confusion. I have created two sets of math games. "Math Games for Middle School" and "Math Games for Middle School 2." Both contain 12 games each and can be purchased for $12.00 a piece.
Because I realized that some teachers might want to purchase only one or two of the games from each set, I also sell each game in both sets individually for $2.00 each.
Again, I am sorry for the confusion. If you are interested in purchasing the entire "Math Games for Middle School" set, I will speak with Paul about reimbursing you for the individual game you purchased.
Thank you for your interest! Have a great day!
Meghan Mathis
December 5, 2010
Theresa Velazquez re: Of Mice and Men - Final Unit Test
I don't see the answer key.
November 21, 2010
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
I apologize sincerely for this oversight! I've included the answer key - which I had written on a separate page originally and forgot to include - and re-posted the item. If you have already purchased it you should be receiving notification to re-download.
Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know about this! I apologize again for my mistake!
Meghan Mathis
Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know about this! I apologize again for my mistake!
Meghan Mathis
November 21, 2010
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Reading Intervention Teacher - Grades K-8 Learning Support Teacher - Grades 6-12 Emotional Support Teacher - Grades 6-8 Teacher Trainer - Learning Focused Schools Education Blogger - www.educationshortlist.com, www.teachhub.com
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B.A. University of Pittsburgh - English Literature/American Sign Language M.A.T Chatham College - Elementary and Special Education
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Hi there! Finding and creating excellent resources that facilitate learning for students of all ability levels has been a passion of mine for many years. Now I am excited to have the opportunity to share some of my materials with you!
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