Not a member? Join for FREE!
MY CART
1574 votes
22 year veteran teacher nomonkeybusinessmichelle.blogspot.com
FEATURED ITEMS
These mini-posters are a great springboard in helping your students learn how to cite evidence from the text to support their answers. Display i...
Duration:
N/A
Geography skills are organized into one place for students to learn, manipulate, and study with this Interactive notebook. *The parents of my stu...
This 12 page mini unit centers around input/output tables, missing information, number patterns, & geometric patterns. There are addition/su...
Economics skills are organized into one place for students to learn, manipulate, and study with this Interactive notebook. *The parents of my s...
Subject:
Duration:
N/A
Ready for a week full of graphing? This unit follows the "I do" "We do" "You do" teaching style where students learn about pictographs, bar grap...
Add some creativity and fun to your Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing novel study. This fish bowl foldable includes instructions for how to put to...
This unit on timelines starts out with basic ones and moves to more challenging ones. High student interest with timelines on candy bars, toys, a...
Duration:
N/A
Calling all inventors! Have your students create their own invention while tying in skills such as steps in a process, marketing, sales, and res...
Subject:
Duration:
30 Minutes
Add some creativity to your novel study of Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks. This foldable allows students to practice essential readi...
Novel studies can be so much more fun when you throw in a little Art project to go with it. Create a novel study "house" foldable complete with ...
Subject:
Duration:
N/A
Calling all basketball fans! Nothing says March Basketball Madness like an adorable basketball unit centered around some key Math concepts. (pla...
And they're off...Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with some probability practice. This mini unit focuses on the likelihood of events happening cent...
Subject:
Duration:
N/A
Ready for some notebooking fun? If your kids can create it, draw it, write about it, and explain it...they KNOW it! Get your students involved ...
Paper bag novels are a blast to create with lunch sacks, Popsicle sticks, and imagination! They also reinforce some necessary reading skills. (pr...
Need an additional tool for your non-fiction reading? This is a creative way to break down some skills associated with non-fiction. (text featu...
Nothing motivates learning fractions more than games & cookies! This game includes the game board, cookie fraction pieces, rules for students, ...
Students will create interactive notebooks centered around numeration concepts. Great for teaching and reinforcing place value, greater than, le...
Extra! Extra! Don't throw out those newspapers! Use them with this collection of activities centered around newspapers. Put individual pieces i...
Subject:
Duration:
N/A
Use a Valentines Day theme packet to review and practice some necessary language arts skills. This 10 page packet includes a review of abc order...
Duration:
N/A
This Back to School Pack is everything you need to make the first couple of days of school enjoyable for everyone. This unit contains getting to ...
FEEDBACK
Mks2626
adorable!
June 17, 2013
jillsuhr
So excited to see quality social studies/geography activities on TpT. There are too few products offered. Thank you.
June 17, 2013
jmjensen
Great idea!
June 17, 2013
jmjensen
Great idea!
June 17, 2013
jmjensen
Love this idea!
June 17, 2013
jmjensen
Love this idea!
June 17, 2013
jmjensen
Love this activity.
June 17, 2013
trenner
LOVE that I stumbled upon these adorable coupon cards today!! I actually had the AVERY business card pack already at home, so I printed them and they are ready to go. I teach 3rd grade in Ohio, and know my students will love these!! Thanks for the time spent, and that you posted them as a freebie, wow, what a gift!
June 17, 2013
spoulsen
Looking forward to using this. Looks great.
June 17, 2013
djhaley27
Used this in math centers and the students loved it.
June 15, 2013
Shawna Gann (TpT Seller)
I love this and I am looking forward to using it next year. The pages are beautiful. My only concern is all the color printing I will need to do. I wish that everything were in blackline master form so that the students could color in what they needed to instead of me having to print in color 20 pages per student per unit.
June 15, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hey Shawna,
I have plans to work on that this summer...black lining the notebooks. So watch for an update to the product. Thanks!!
I have plans to work on that this summer...black lining the notebooks. So watch for an update to the product. Thanks!!
June 15, 2013 
fetaria
I look forward to using this in the fall. Thank you.
June 13, 2013
mhoberty
This is perfect for my older summer school kids.
June 12, 2013
laurakcochran
Love this unit!
June 12, 2013
tgthomspon
Thanks.
June 12, 2013
readntchr
Great! Thank you very much.
June 11, 2013
heatherbrooksky
Thanks
June 11, 2013
lalacart
Thanks! Great resource for common core writing:)
June 11, 2013
readntchr
I can't wait for my students to try this. They'll love the 'elevator goes crazy' cards! The reflection sheet is a great idea. Thanks!
June 10, 2013
tchr1994
It was adorable and I will enjoy using the activities in my room next year:)
June 10, 2013
tmckernon
My students had a blast doing this activity. They end results were fantastic!
June 10, 2013
amylschumacher
love the clip art!
June 7, 2013
jenniferheilman
Thank you so much for a great resource!
June 7, 2013
mstee1220
Perfect for my struggling readers!
June 6, 2013
rkellett132
My class loved these timelines!
June 3, 2013
pms0710
These posters were very helpful. I am glad I find them.
June 2, 2013
weaselmom
So much fun. Thank you.
June 2, 2013
cyndyalexander
Using this resource will really make my geography unit more fun and engaging!
June 1, 2013
lfollo
These posters are great for teaching the traits. I look forward to using them next year.
May 31, 2013
clarksensei
Great Learning Tool!
May 29, 2013
sk1262
Looks fun!
May 28, 2013
sk1262
Awesome!
May 28, 2013
ashmtyson
Love this!
May 27, 2013
Rjaydee
Exactly what I was looking for!
May 27, 2013
ilycea
Great! Thanks!
May 27, 2013
ilycea
Great! Thanks!
May 27, 2013
ilycea
I LOVE this and can't wait to use this next year! Just what I was looking for!
May 27, 2013
ilycea
Creative! Great resource!
May 27, 2013
Jkloppenburg
Great resource! Love this!!
May 22, 2013
hilarynix
Great item!
May 21, 2013
valktwin
Thanks
May 21, 2013
Ask michelle harper a question. They will receive an automated email and will return to answer you as soon as possible.
Please Login to ask your question.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
babbl re: Math Interactive Notebook-Numeration
This looks awesome! Do you glue them in a composition notebook or put them in a folder?
May 25, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Thank you! Composition notebooks! We were lucky enough to get a set donated the first year I did them. After that I just got spiral bound notebooks on sale at Walmart. :-) Michelle
May 25, 2013
Jamie Sears (TpT Seller) re: Back to School Pack Sports Theme
I wish your description had a list of what is included. The preview is so tiny that I really can't tell what's in the pack and if it is what I am looking for.
Jamie
Jamie
May 4, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
It contains several getting to know you activities, including a bingo game, a cooperative group activity for things like "who in the group has the longest name," a paper-fight activity, which is the favorite every year, and a truth/fib activity. There are calendar pieces with a sports theme(1-31), treat bag cards sports themed, and a textbook treasure hunt where students explore their new textbooks. Hope this helps.
May 4, 2013
Samantha Michael (TpT Seller)
Fantastic! I just sent you a reminder from samantha.michael@ocps.net
April 29, 2013
Samantha Michael (TpT Seller) re: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Foldable
Is there a way to print so the graphics are white instead of gray? It looks great on the computer but when students go to color them they don't show up as vibrant. I've messed with the print settings but they still print in grayscale.
April 29, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi Samantha. At the time I created this, the clip art company didn't have the images in black and white...color only. I double checked today and they do have them in line art. I would be happy to switch the images out for you and email you a copy of the new document. It'll just have to be later this evening when I get home! :-) Shoot me an email address where I can send when I get them switched out! Hope this helps! Nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com.
Michelle
Michelle
April 29, 2013
MaryM65
Hi,
I am loving the idea of Tap Light games, but I am not sure I have seen them around here. What store did you find them at? Do you have an item # in case I need to search for them? I would like to make sure I can get these before I buy the bundle;) thanks so much! I just put about 20 of your items on my wish list!!!
Mary R.
I am loving the idea of Tap Light games, but I am not sure I have seen them around here. What store did you find them at? Do you have an item # in case I need to search for them? I would like to make sure I can get these before I buy the bundle;) thanks so much! I just put about 20 of your items on my wish list!!!
Mary R.
March 28, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi Mary! :-) I got mine at our local Dollar Tree. They had the different shapes (moon, heart, etc.) I couldn't get them to pull up on the Dollar tree website today, BUT here's a link to a heart shape one from a different company. http://www.toptenwholesale.com/wholesale-products-heart-shaped-touch-light-p225690 Amazon had the plain ones in sets of 2 for a little more than I paid. (I found them for a dollar a piece!) Link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-32703-Round-Touch-2-Pack/dp/B008IBCGB4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1364487954&sr=8-9&keywords=led+touch+lights
I have also seen them at Lowe's and Home Depot (also for a little more, but better quality) I know after teachers started buying them around here, they were scarce! I hope you have good luck!
Thanks for your Q! Hope this helps! Thanks, Mary! Michelle
I have also seen them at Lowe's and Home Depot (also for a little more, but better quality) I know after teachers started buying them around here, they were scarce! I hope you have good luck!
Thanks for your Q! Hope this helps! Thanks, Mary! Michelle
March 28, 2013
Terri Buscemi (TpT Seller) re: Math Interactive Notebook-Addition and Subtraction
I was wondering if you have or will be creating an interactive math notebook on Fractions - Common Core Grade 4?
January 28, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi! Yes, will be doing one for Fractions. :-) In all honesty, it will be a couple of weeks before I can get it done, though. How soon are you all doing fractions? nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
Thanks!
Thanks!
January 28, 2013
Amy Seiber (TpT Seller) re: Problem Solving Through January
Hi Michelle! My kids are loving your January problems! We have been using them for our morning work and keeping them in our math journals. Do you plan on putting a February one out?
Amy
Amy
January 24, 2013
ashleybray3
Any chance you could bundle your "Problem Solving Thru ___ Packets" for a price cut if you want them all? I like them, but, a little pricey for me to spend $5 each month. Thanks!
Ashley
Ashley
January 18, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for your email. That is totally my plan once I get them all made. However, I just started them in October. There's an Oct, Nov., Dec, and Jan. made, and the Feb. one will be done very soon! So since I didn't have the whole set complete yet, wasn't sure how to bundle them?! So...that being said, YES, that's the game plan in the end. Have you bought any? Let me help you out!! If you have, let me know your user name and once I verify, I'll just send you the Feb. one free as soon as I get it done! :-) If you haven't bought any but were checking on the bundle before you do, I can help you out there, too. Why don't you email me so we can work something out?! :-) Thanks again for the inquiry! Michelle nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
Thanks for your email. That is totally my plan once I get them all made. However, I just started them in October. There's an Oct, Nov., Dec, and Jan. made, and the Feb. one will be done very soon! So since I didn't have the whole set complete yet, wasn't sure how to bundle them?! So...that being said, YES, that's the game plan in the end. Have you bought any? Let me help you out!! If you have, let me know your user name and once I verify, I'll just send you the Feb. one free as soon as I get it done! :-) If you haven't bought any but were checking on the bundle before you do, I can help you out there, too. Why don't you email me so we can work something out?! :-) Thanks again for the inquiry! Michelle nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
January 18, 2013
Jordan Northenor (TpT Seller) re: Super Bowl Challenge
Do you have this updated for the 2013 Super Bowl?
January 11, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Yes! I took out last year's team names and made it user friendly for ANY Super Bowl! I also updated the graph with the giants' additional win last year! :-)
January 11, 2013
Marianne Merawi (TpT Seller) re: Math Interactive Notebook-Division Concepts
How many pages would each notebook need? I have 27 kids and this looks cool but I can't spend a huge amount of money on notebooks.
January 6, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
I just checked my division one, and it took me 16 pages to put it together. On average it takes about 15-20 pages for each of the notebooks I have available. If you can't get the notebooks with school money and or donated (we have a business partner who helps with things like this) you could probably use copy paper and/or looseleaf notebook paper stapled together like a book with a construction paper cover or something like that.
January 6, 2013
Marianne Merawi (TpT Seller) re: Math Interactive Notebook-Division Concepts
Other than downloading and copying the pages, what other materials will I need for this? Do I need actual notebooks or binders, or is the "notebook" stapled together?
Thanks!
Thanks!
January 6, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi Marianne,
We have always used spiral notebooks or composition books. It involves cutting things out and gluing them in or on something, so you'll need something to put the items in. :-) Thanks for your question. Let me know if you need anything else. nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
We have always used spiral notebooks or composition books. It involves cutting things out and gluing them in or on something, so you'll need something to put the items in. :-) Thanks for your question. Let me know if you need anything else. nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
January 6, 2013
jilldinges re: Indian in the Cupboard Foldable
Do you recommend using this foldable DURING the reading of the novel, or is this better utilized at the end of the book?
January 2, 2013
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
We put the foldable together first before reading, (which got the kids really excited about diving in!) then filled it in DURING the novel. When we finished Chapters 1 & 2, for instance, they wrote the summaries for those chapters. As they thought of questions, they wrote those under "generating questions, we added vocabulary as we went along etc. Hope that helps! Let me know how it goes. LOVE this story! :-) nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
January 2, 2013
srebel
Thanks, Michelle. srebel@usd260.com
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
December 30, 2012
srebel re: Problem Solving Through January
I noticed that these are for 3-5 graders-----I have a fifth grade classroom. Are they more for lower level 5th graders? Trying to make wise decisions as I purchase things for my classroom. Thanks for your thoughts.
December 29, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Email address? I would be happy to send you a sample! :). Michelle @ nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
December 29, 2012
Teachingisagift (TpT Seller) re: New Years Resolution
I am hosting a HUGE New Year Linky Party at my blog http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca/2012/12/2013-new-year-linky-party.html. I would like to invite you to come and join in the fun! There are already over 40 TPT authors and teacher bloggers ringing in the new year! Don't wait, the party keeps getting better and better!
December 29, 2012
CCG's (Common Core Girls) (TpT Seller)
Perfect, we're still working on multiplication.
December 5, 2012
CCG's (Common Core Girls) (TpT Seller)
Hi, by chance are you working on anymore math interactive notebooks? I really like your work and it's so appropriate for 3rd graders. Thanks, Dawn
December 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
YES! It has just taken me longer than I thought! Being worked on right now are: Division, Fractions, and Geometry. :-) I have no idea how soon I can have them out. My goal is by after the holidays! :-) THANK YOU so much for your encouraging comment! Appreciate you!
December 5, 2012
maidasmaid re: Math Interactive Notebook-Money
Yes, I am a Knox County teacher. :)
November 8, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Yay! That's cool. Let me know where I can send the next math unit for free. :-)
November 9, 2012
Teaching Elementary (TpT Seller) re: Problem Solving through November
I really am looking for something just like this for my GT and highly able 2nd graders. They are great at math but do you think most of this would be too hard for them?
October 30, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
That is a tough call because I don't know how high they are. I took one of these problems to do as a task with a group of our high 2nd graders this week and as a group they could do it. (It took them about 10 minutes to work) They loved it. I've got an idea. What's your email and I will send you a copy of some of the questions and you can make the call?! :-) My email is: nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
October 31, 2012
stonej421 re: Math Interactive Notebook-Addition and Subtraction
Are you planning to complete other interactive math notebooks? I am a second grade teacher with KCS and would love to see ones developed for money (Topic 5) and the remaining topics in the enVision math series.
October 14, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hey! Thanks so much for your question and interest. YES! That is the plan... :-) I'm almost finished with the multiplication one for a 3rd grade team, and then I hope to start on the money one for Topic 5! :-) Stay tuned...
Thanks again,
Michelle
Thanks again,
Michelle
October 14, 2012
Margo Melson (TpT Seller) re: Geography Interactive Notebook Fun
Hi Michelle,
I purchased your Interactive notebook geography unit about a month ago for $5.00, but it was the hard copy. Are we able to receive the updated version? I would have waited had I known you wwere coming out with a digital copy so soon.
Margo Melson
I purchased your Interactive notebook geography unit about a month ago for $5.00, but it was the hard copy. Are we able to receive the updated version? I would have waited had I known you wwere coming out with a digital copy so soon.
Margo Melson
October 3, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Margo, just shoot me your email!! I'll be happy to send!
Nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
Nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
October 3, 2012
teachin82
I loved your Hamburger writing but was wondering why the paragraph isn't indented. Are you teaching a particular style? Thanks!!
September 23, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
It honestly was put together with a specific grade level and group of teachers at my school. They were so focused on just getting ideas down and how to put a paragraph together, that they didn't want to add "one more thing" to work on. However, it came up during their class discussion. So the teacher taught it to them anyway. :-) ***If you want me to indent the "Big Mac" for you, I'd be happy to, and shoot it to you in an email. Email address??
September 23, 2012
jdedwards5 re: Let's Recap-Closure ideas
I got an email saying that my question was answered, but I don't see it. Just making sure I'm not missing anything. :) Thanks!
September 17, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
I answered it right below. You'll get an email, but then have to log back in and go to where you asked the question. It won't go to your inbox, but stays WHERE you asked the question. :-)
September 17, 2012
jdedwards5 re: Let's Recap-Closure ideas
I LOVE this!!! Thanks for sharing!! Could you send me a picture of the 5 x 7 plastic frames you use for the parking lot? Or give me an idea of where you got them? Thank you for your time!!!
September 16, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Sure! There is an actual picture IN that packet somewhere. BUT, to further clarify...I got them at the Dollar Tree. AND they are the typical frames that stand vertically, BUT I simply turned them on their side!! I put a parking lot pic facing BOTH the outer sides. Yes, one set of kiddos get the little plastic 'stand' piece on their end, but they have NEVER said a word! :-) They just think they're suppposed to be like that. Does that make sense?? If not email me. :-) Michelle
September 16, 2012
mbramell
Got it!! Thank you SO much! :)
September 11, 2012
mbramell re: Place Value Pitch
I LOVE the font you used on the second page of this pdf...the part to teachers that explains how to use this cute activity on place value. I went to the teachers pay teacher's link that you listed on the first page and downloaded the Miss Law's Primer Dotted, but it isn't the same. Can you tell me what font you used for that part??? I would so appreciate it! Thanks!
September 11, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
It IS Miss Law's Dots, but not the Primer Dotted. I think she has a FEW in her store (that are all FREE by the way) that are similar. But here is the link to the one you're referring to. :-) http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:miss+law+dots
September 11, 2012
Anna Colley (TpT Seller) re: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Foldable
Hi Michelle,
I am the book review editor for the Tchr2Tchr collaborative blog. I wanted to invite you to be a guest reviewer and write a book review for us. You could review Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and link your related foldable product at the bottom of the review. Book reviews can be short; the minimum is 200 words, so a paragraph or two. We would also link your store and your blog (if you have one) to the review. It's great exposure!
If you're interested you can find all of the details here:
http://tchr2tchr.blogspot.com/p/collaborate.html
Thanks for considering collaborating with us!
Anna
I am the book review editor for the Tchr2Tchr collaborative blog. I wanted to invite you to be a guest reviewer and write a book review for us. You could review Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and link your related foldable product at the bottom of the review. Book reviews can be short; the minimum is 200 words, so a paragraph or two. We would also link your store and your blog (if you have one) to the review. It's great exposure!
If you're interested you can find all of the details here:
http://tchr2tchr.blogspot.com/p/collaborate.html
Thanks for considering collaborating with us!
Anna
September 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Anna,
Thank you for thinking of me. I would be happy to consider doing it a little down the road, but am so incredibly busy that I'm not sure I can even think about it for a month or two. :-)
Thank you for thinking of me. I would be happy to consider doing it a little down the road, but am so incredibly busy that I'm not sure I can even think about it for a month or two. :-)
September 11, 2012
perwin re: Government Interactive Notebook
I thought you had a "Voter" interactive notebook??? Or perhaps something else for voting procedures?
August 24, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Not sure where you got the "voter" interactive notebook idea from. This one has always been titled a Government interactive notebook. There is the one voter activity included. None of the description describes multiple voting activities. If you have something in mind you're interested in or something specific you'd like to see made, you are welcome to email me details. I'll see what I can do.
August 24, 2012
karawebby re: Back to School Pack Superhero Theme
I love this! :) My friend is doing a superhero theme in her room this year so I'm recommending this pack to her! Where did you get the clipart from? It's sooooo cute! :)
August 24, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
The Superhero clipart portion of it came from Scrappin doodles. Thanks!
August 24, 2012
rsnethen re: Back to School Pack Superhero Theme
How can I change the name on the bus??
August 13, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
If you email me the change you'd like to make, then I can make it on the original and email it back to you. :-)
nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
August 13, 2012
michellemcarthur re: Binder Cover Yellow Star
The document is asking for a password to download or print even though it is a free document. Do you have a password that would enable me to print this document?
Thanks,
Michelle
michelle.mcarthur@knoxschools.org
Thanks,
Michelle
michelle.mcarthur@knoxschools.org
August 10, 2012
michellemcarthur re: Binder Cover Yellow Star
The document is asking for a password to download or print even though it is a free document. Do you have a password that would enable me to print this document?
Thanks,
Michelle
michelle.mcarthur@knoxschools.org
Thanks,
Michelle
michelle.mcarthur@knoxschools.org
August 10, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi Michelle,
I reloaded it for you. Sometimes that happens. It's an easy fix. Please try again and if you don't care to let me know you got it okay. :-)
Michelle
I reloaded it for you. Sometimes that happens. It's an easy fix. Please try again and if you don't care to let me know you got it okay. :-)
Michelle
August 10, 2012
perwin re: Back to School Pack Monkey Theme
Is the monkey theme for beginning school too young for 4th grade?
August 8, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
I can tell you exactly what's in it and you make that decision! :-) I will tell you that ALL the back to school themes are VERY similar with the same activities, just different clipart and style of the organizers. A fourth grade teacher in my building is using one...the Rock Star themed one. She thinks it's great for rising 4th graders because it involves some independent work, as well as some writing in cooperative groups. 1.) It contains an independent page that I have on the desks when they come in. (An All About Me) kind of page. 2.) There's a "paper fight" activity which is LOADS of fun (even for adults!) 3.) A small group activity where the kids have to interview and ask each other things & record answers. 4.( Bingo game where kids walk around and ask each other things & gather signatures 5.) An interest inventory which does involve coloring, but there's a sharing component too 6.) a textbook treasure hunt where they use their textbooks to locate specific parts of the book & record answers 7.) graph pages "Going home graph" which can be as simple as a bar graph, or more challenging like a line plot 8.) Some teacher items (calendar pieces, Binder cover, 1st day 'treat' cards 9.) A subject/predicate fun activity 10.) A couple of reflection type pages where students write thoughts about the year.
When people typically ask or as the product is displayed, I tell them it's best for grades 2-4.
When people typically ask or as the product is displayed, I tell them it's best for grades 2-4.
August 8, 2012
hoidn578 re: Corners Game-Sentences
Hi Michelle,
Where do I start? I have games I"ve created using googleimages, but I believe they are copyrighted and expensive, so what do I use for pictures, graphics, etc...?
Can you use free clip art? Do you always zip a file and send when you have more than one page or can I just send all 15 pages attached together as one document?
Thanks, I appreciate your consideration in answering my questions.
Doris
Where do I start? I have games I"ve created using googleimages, but I believe they are copyrighted and expensive, so what do I use for pictures, graphics, etc...?
Can you use free clip art? Do you always zip a file and send when you have more than one page or can I just send all 15 pages attached together as one document?
Thanks, I appreciate your consideration in answering my questions.
Doris
August 6, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Okay, my suggestion is NOT to use any images you find on google. MOST of that is copyrighted, even when you THINK it isn't. There are many clipart companies that DO allow you to sell on TpT. (Scrappindoodles, Whimsy Doodles, DigiWeb Studio, etc.) There is a huge amount of discussion on this very topic in the TpT FORUM. Go there and you can click on MANY conversations about where to find clipart. Some require a fee, others do not. I have even heard there's a document (FREEBIE) created that has a LIST of all these clipart companies on them, but I can't remember who has it in their store. You could do a search for that document and that would save you some time. Shoot me your email and if I find that document in the next few days, I'll just email it to you. I think I even downloaded it at one point. My email: nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com I'll be honest, though, clipart CAN be very expensive no matter where you buy it!
Some of my items are zipped because they are SO LARGE to upload to TpT. Others are not. But they're still ALL together in one document. They are simple .pdf files that you can upload. For example, create a unit in a word document, then save as a .pdf file and upload it.
Hope this helps.
Some of my items are zipped because they are SO LARGE to upload to TpT. Others are not. But they're still ALL together in one document. They are simple .pdf files that you can upload. For example, create a unit in a word document, then save as a .pdf file and upload it.
Hope this helps.
August 6, 2012
Kelly Myers (TpT Seller) re: Geography Interactive Notebook
Hello, I just ordered this and am hoping you can send it out soon because I start school on Wed. and will need to immediately begin a geography unit. Thank you very much and I would greatly appreciate it.
August 6, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi Kelly, I can send tonight (Monday). It will ship out Tuesday morning and typically takes 2-3 days to get somewhere. I would have shipped out this morning, BUT had to work myself today, so am just getting to it! Have a great school year! Expect the unit by Thursday or Friday. Thanks,
Michelle
Michelle
August 6, 2012
stephanie joyce (TpT Seller) re: Let's Recap-Closure ideas
Michelle,
Thanks for your gracious and prompt reply. It worked this time! Thanks for your help.
Stephanie
Thanks for your gracious and prompt reply. It worked this time! Thanks for your help.
Stephanie
August 5, 2012
tousna00 re: Road Runner-Reading/Language Bundle
I only received the contractions game and the homophones (which I already purchased - my mistake). Not sure where the reading skills one is? I already got the verb tense too. I must have purchased them individual first, then got excited about the bundle - oops. Thanks.
August 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Okay, wait I'm a little confused. You purchased the Bundle and had already purchased some of the others??? The Reading/Language bundle comes with 4 games...Homophones, Pronouns, Verb tense, and the Reading game...which is ONE game, but includes questions on a variety of reading topics. (main idea/detail, context clues, author's purpose, sequencing, cause/effect, and multiple meaning words) If you purchased something you ALREADY have, can you shoot me an email with specifics...I just want to make sure I completely understand what happened. In other words, email me a list of what games you DO HAVE and if you accidentally bought one MORE than once. I would be happy send you some additional things...I have a variety of other Road Runner games too, that maybe you don't have that I will send you. I don't want anybody accidentally paying DOUBLE for something. My email is nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com In the meantime, I will check my purchased list from you and see if I can't figure it out too! :-) Thanks and we'll get it straightened out! Michelle
August 5, 2012
tmarquis
Hi Michelle,
I am loving your pirate theme for back to school. What did you use as the first day of school treat with that theme? I saw that you used goldfish with the ocean theme.
Thanks...
Tina
I am loving your pirate theme for back to school. What did you use as the first day of school treat with that theme? I saw that you used goldfish with the ocean theme.
Thanks...
Tina
August 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
I made that unit for a friend and she ordered the "gold chocolate coins" you can get in bulk. There are even bubble gum coins. I honestly think the bubble gum coins are available on Oriental Trading. She couldn't remember where she got the chocolate ones, but google it and you should get lots of options. We're not allowed to serve "candy" AT our school, SO we just send the treat bags HOME with them that first day! :-) Some other thoughts might be (those candy necklaces, ring pops...anything like candy jewelry.)
August 5, 2012
bwaller re: Let's Recap-Closure ideas
I, too, am unable to save this file so I can use it later. It is asking me for a password as well. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Beth Waller
bwaller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us
Beth Waller
bwaller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us
August 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Ok friends, I'm not home right now, but when I get home I'll reload it a different way and see what happens. Hang on... :-)
August 5, 2012
Margo Melson (TpT Seller) re: Geography Interactive Notebook
I just ordered this notebook. I am concerned with how to make the colored copies without the download. It will be costly to go to a copy store to do this. Can you include the unit on a CD when you ship it?
Thank you!
Thank you!
August 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
I wish, I wish, I wish! I truly do! I made these notebooks awhile back using the clipart that they contain before I was ever on TpT...and then I wanted to offer them on TpT. The clipart company, however, has a very strict policy to NOT offer them on anything digital...CD's, downloadable .pdf files, etc. I can't tell you how difficult it is (and expensive for me as well) to even keep up with these as printable documents to mail, but it's what I have to do, so am very up front about that part of it. It has to come as "pages" and not anything else. The good news?? I am TRYING desperately to eventually get these OFF the hard copies list and use different clipart so that I can just put them online for people to download. It's so much easier for everyone. But until I can complete the unit and/or find all the right clipart, it's just not going to happen. :-( If you're still interested I would be happy to mail to you. If not, I would be happy to cancel the order. I understand your concerns. Just please email me your preference. nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
August 5, 2012
stephanie joyce (TpT Seller) re: Let's Recap-Closure ideas
Thanks for your rich resources! Your free "Recap" Closure Activities downloads fine, but I am unable to save it. I get a prompt asking for the owner password. I have had no problem downloading and saving other resources. Any helpful ideas?
Stephanie Joyce
joyces@arps.org
Stephanie Joyce
joyces@arps.org
August 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Stephanie,
Let me look into this. Not sure what the problem is. If you can download it to your computer, I'm trying to figure out why you're trying to save it. ? If it's downloaded, you should be able to drag it anywhere you want (files, folders, etc.) It's a .pdf file, so it can't be altered. That's a requirement that comes from the clipart companies to protect their images. However, if it's easier, shoot me an email nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com and remind me to just EMAIL it to you. We'll see if that will help! :-) I want you to be able to put it where you want it. :-) Michelle
Let me look into this. Not sure what the problem is. If you can download it to your computer, I'm trying to figure out why you're trying to save it. ? If it's downloaded, you should be able to drag it anywhere you want (files, folders, etc.) It's a .pdf file, so it can't be altered. That's a requirement that comes from the clipart companies to protect their images. However, if it's easier, shoot me an email nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com and remind me to just EMAIL it to you. We'll see if that will help! :-) I want you to be able to put it where you want it. :-) Michelle
August 5, 2012
Ruth Geitgey
Michelle, I teach in a virtual classroom. I just downloaded your Let's Recap. I actually made an adaption of it for virtual teaching that I would like to send to you to review and, if you like, please offer it as an addition to your original. I am a middle school teacher and with a little tweaking this can be adapted to the grade and virtual teaching. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
PS I'm fairly new to TPT and I can't seem to figure out where to rate this! Thanks.
PS I'm fairly new to TPT and I can't seem to figure out where to rate this! Thanks.
August 5, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Ruth, I'd be happy to look at what you've got. nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
As for being new to TpT, please let me know what specifically what you're not sure about and/or any help you need...will be glad to offer whatever assistance I can.
As for being new to TpT, please let me know what specifically what you're not sure about and/or any help you need...will be glad to offer whatever assistance I can.
August 5, 2012
tiffperry
I received my interactive notebooks in the mail today. Thanks for the freebie as well. I will certainly be able to use it. Looking forward to notebooking with my students this year. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it :)
July 30, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Hi Tiffany!
Glad they got there okay. I always tell people the key to notebooking is use those as a guide, but make them your own! Let your students make them their own too! I've got you on my list to look and try out my math one (if I can ever finish it!) Ha! :-) Thanks again,
Michelle
Glad they got there okay. I always tell people the key to notebooking is use those as a guide, but make them your own! Let your students make them their own too! I've got you on my list to look and try out my math one (if I can ever finish it!) Ha! :-) Thanks again,
Michelle
July 30, 2012
lauradyer50 re: Back to School Pack Pirate Theme
Is there any way you could make a back to school monkey/jungle theme for 4th grade?
July 30, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
There is a monkey/jungle theme one already made! I have a monkey/jungle theme in my own classroom so I use it every year. It's suitable for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. If there's something specific about it you're not sure about and/or see something you think you'd like a little different, specifically for your class, email me with details and I'd be happy to see what I can do. Here's the link to the unit: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Pack-Monkey-Theme
July 30, 2012
thesanitysaver
The compliment name tags are great! I teach 4th grade as well and would love a set without the clipart as well. My email address is thesanitysaver@gmail.com
Thanks,
Allison
Thanks,
Allison
July 9, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Should be marked on the item where you can preview. I'll double check it though. It was designed for 3rd graders, but there have been some 2nd grade teachers that are going to use and modify some, and I have several 4th grade teachers that are using some of the back to school packs.
July 3, 2012
jacquie48 re: Back to School Pack Monkey Theme
I have been looking through all your back to school units. I really like this one the best ~ my question is like the other back to school units have you come up with a "message card" along with a treat? Thanks so much for your time! :)
June 27, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
Yes!! This one has one too. They all do! I randomly pick pages to preview, and I guess I must not have put that in a preview page. It's there. Feel free to download my freebie "Treat Toppers" packet too! There's a monkey topper in there that would also be cute with the message cards in the back to school pack! Hope this helps. Thanks for your question.
Michelle
Michelle
June 27, 2012
amylschumacher re: Back to School Pack Puzzle Theme
I have a baseball theme planned for next year. Do you have any 'back to school pack- baseball' themes to sell??? Thanks!
June 25, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
I can certainly make one! I just looked and found some adorable baseball clipart! Just let me know what grade level, so I can best choose WHICH of the baseball clipart would work better. Shoot me an email & let me know. :-)
nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
June 25, 2012
Heather Copley (TpT Seller) re: Back to School Pack Giraffe Theme
Hey. I LOVE the giraffe book. I purchased it. On the pages with giraffe tags and numbers....is it possible to type on them?
May 30, 2012
michelle harper (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you love it!! You can't actually type on any of the pages yourself because the document is a .pdf file. This protects the work of the author. However, if you need me to add to something or change something, I have the original, and would be more than happy to try to make it exactly what you'd like! Then I would re load it to TpT and you can download the updated version. Doesn't cost you a thing to re download. I could just send you a message when it's been edited and uploaded again. Email me any specific instructions and I'll see what I can do to help! :-) Michelle nomonkeybusinessmichelle@gmail.com
May 31, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
22 years total in a variety of grades...K,1,2, & 3. This year I'm a Literacy Coach
MY TEACHING STYLE
Hands on & Interactive!
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Sallie Mae First Year Teacher nominee-KY Teacher of the Year nominee & rep from my school-KY WBIR Educator of the Week-TN Lead Teacher on TEAM Teacher Evaluation-TN
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
University of Kentucky-Bachelors Georgetown College-Masters
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
href="https://www.paypal.com/us/verified/pal=michelle%2eharper%40knoxschools%2eorg" target="_blank">
|
||