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Michelle Rist
United States - South Dakota - Brandon
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"The laundry can wait...there are blogs to be stalked! Come visit me at http://inspiredbykindergarten.blogspot.com".
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After years of pulling my hair out over teaching kindergarteners and first graders proper placement of letters on handwriting lines I finally hav...
Cut and paste worksheets for numbers 1-10 to check for understanding of Number Sense. Each worksheet has 10 pictures but only 8 are representati...
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Worksheets
This is a book I read to my students when we are learning about the 3D shapes sphere, cone, cylinder & cube. It's a simple & repetetive ...
3 levels of use for centers:
*Simple handwriting practice with base line writing only
*Challenging handwriting practice with 3 lines (handwriting...
This packet includes
*10 reproducible books: 1 for every 10 days of school
*1-10 memory game
*1-10 puzzles
*skip counting by 10's puzzles
*race ...
Students follow along during daily calendar with their own calendar binders/packets. Number sense is an essential beginning math skill. Watching...
Schedule pictures are a lifesaver! You never have to answer the question, "What's next?" again!
If you purchase the pack and do not see every...
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Help your students understand the importance of Columbus Day.
This pack includes
*story book of Christopher Columbus to read with your class
* D...
Type:
Unit Plans
Smartboard Number Sense activity for numbers 1-10. Students move pictures to show representations of a specific number. This is an introduction...
Activities included in this packet:
* Verb activity and poem
*Gingerbread House labeling
*Class (rhyming) read aloud
*Emergent Reader (He Ran)
*P...
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Unit Plans
62 Sight Words (download free preview for list of all sight words) practiced in a variety of ways: Toucan Tracing (trace the word), Monkey Mix Up...
In this pack:
*Pocket chart story sequencing cards
*Character map & writing activity
*Story Map
*Sequencing Page
*Color sheet
You can use this Read the Room Write the room book in a variety of ways. Make it into a book and put it in a center. Print individual pages and...
Students make their way through the maze only covering the focus letter on that page. There is one page for each letter of the alphabet and each...
I love teaching math with dominoes! I start the year off (in kindergarten) getting them used to domino clusters and we work our way up to adding...
Before you carve up your class pumpkin this year have some math and science fun with him! Visit me on my new blog at inspiredbykindergarten.blogs...
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Activities
Provide your students with fun props to help their imaginations soar in your kitchen center.
Download preview for list of contents.
Visit...
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Fun Stuff
Handwriting and number sense practice for numbers 11-20. Activities include writing the number, decomposing the number using ten frames, number ...
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Worksheets
10 Winter themed Word Work Activities including Read the Room, Making Words, Sight Word practice & CVC work. Check out my blog for a free downlo...
Scarecrow Unit Aligned to Kindergarten Common Core Standards. this pack includes:
*Silly Willy Scarecrow story: Read aloud story. The scarecro...
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dbnole
I love this!
May 20, 2013
Bonnie3
These are one of my student's favorites!
May 19, 2013
Bonnie3
Love all your products!
May 19, 2013
Meggiemoo
Great,
May 18, 2013
Ksmithmac
Great reference pages!
May 17, 2013
robcin87
What a wonderful way to teach letter formation! My little guy struggles with letter formation in writing due to medical issues and these will be wonderful to use in our homeschool writing time!
May 17, 2013
magpie14
Great!
May 12, 2013
DLaramie
A fun resource!
May 12, 2013
Jennifer Hoover (TpT Seller)
It's great it supports other areas of my language arts teaching. On thing I noticed on the four square sheet the letter y is in the turtle square instead of the Monkey and O is missing in the turtle section. Not a problem though we did a simple fix. Thanks for the resource!
This strategy is great for ALL learners to connect to as they move toward forming their letters on the correct lines.
This strategy is great for ALL learners to connect to as they move toward forming their letters on the correct lines.
May 9, 2013
rhodesc
Great
May 9, 2013
Soli96
Excellent product!!! My students love the story and graphics!!!
May 8, 2013
eah73
Can't wait to use!
May 8, 2013
meganj421
thanks
May 8, 2013
karlyrae
Looks helpful and fun
May 8, 2013
Ljones14
Can't wait to use this next year! Thank you!
May 7, 2013
ttsommer
These were great for morning work when we were working with our numbers!
May 7, 2013
ttsommer
Nice resource for working with number sense.
May 7, 2013
vgrinstead
I look forward to using these next school year!
May 7, 2013
cmond
Excellent packet!
May 7, 2013
jmince3
My students love this.
May 5, 2013
clarkjaj
So cute!! My kids loved it!
May 5, 2013
culookin
Wonderful.
May 4, 2013
nonna1106
Thank you
May 4, 2013
krystina
This is a great resource. It is so cute and will be
lots of fun to use.
lots of fun to use.
May 3, 2013
blcox
Love it!
May 3, 2013
danaesamples
Thanks :)
April 30, 2013
ellenfitch
Love them!!
April 29, 2013
cpoole47
Great tool to use in word work center
April 29, 2013
loriwinzer
Thanks!
April 28, 2013
KylaDawn
A great way to have writing incorporated every day and for it to be new!
April 25, 2013
bfabry
Great resources!
April 24, 2013
Christina Rogers
Love it. Thanks
April 21, 2013
denilind
I LOVE THIS!!! Thank you for making so many options and I loved the word spelling + pictures at the end.
April 18, 2013
Karen Cassels
THis is great--Thank you
April 16, 2013
Karen Cassels
Thank you so much
April 16, 2013
Karen Cassels
This is on my summer "to-do" for next year.
Thanks, Karen
Thanks, Karen
April 16, 2013
Abbey Trask (TpT Seller)
Very cute! Very Practical! And, Very perfect for my classroom!
April 15, 2013
jenniferhaynes
My students enjoyed this activity and I enjoyed not having to create something. I will use this again!
April 14, 2013
jenniferhaynes
Great!
April 14, 2013
tdh2d
GREAT!!!
April 13, 2013
ecuteacher
Great resource!!! Thanks!!!
April 13, 2013
Lanieob
Very comprehensive- covered a lot of skills!
April 13, 2013
kimwhitehead
Great Ideas!!!
April 8, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
ellenfitch re: Kid Friendly Schedule Pictures
I haven't received additional task cards as requested. I sent email. Did you receive it? Thanks for your quick reply.
May 8, 2013
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Sorry about that! End of the year chaos at my house! I checked e-mail and sent you a reply!
May 16, 2013
ellenfitch re: Kid Friendly Schedule Pictures
I purchased these. I am wondering if you could make me two others. The first one would be a combined "Breakfast and Morning work". The second would be a combined Guided Reading and Daily Five." Thanks so much. Love your product
April 29, 2013
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
No problem at all! E-mail me at inspiredbykindergarten@hotmail.com so I have your e-mail address and I'll get those sent off to you ASAP!
April 29, 2013
Sarah Legaspi (TpT Seller) re: Shape Monster
I purchased your shape monster book and although the students' books came out right the words on the big book did not come out at all. It looks like there are squares were the words should be.
April 14, 2013
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Do you have the latest/newest version of Adobe downloaded? My first suggestion is to try and update that. If you update it and it still doesn't work please e-mail me at inspiredbykindergarten@hotmail.com and I will send you the file via e-mail to see if that makes a difference.
April 15, 2013
cynannwood
lol...just wanted to say.. Im a blog stalker too....lol
February 26, 2013
Zandra Clay (TpT Seller) re: Shape Monster
I had a math teacher point out to me that in a couple places sphere is spelled wrong. The h is left out... sorry.
February 4, 2013
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
I see it now...in the memory games. Thanks for the heads up. If you want to download a new copy it's fixed now.
February 5, 2013
kgresham725
Hello! Wanted to see if you would be willing to do a number sense packet for numbers 11 - 20? I really like your 1-10 number sense packet. I am sure you are busy crazy, but wanted to just ask. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
Kathleen
Kathleen
January 26, 2013
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the pack! I am actually in the process of making one for numbers 11-20 now! I'll probably finish it and post it with the next week.
January 26, 2013
Jamie Erlewine re: Gingerbread Man vs. Gingerbread Baby
I was really hoping this would have some more activities with the gingerbread baby. There were lots of activities with the gingerbread man and the gingerbread boy but not very many that pertained to the baby. I loved the other activities and I think they are great.
December 11, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the feedback. Is there something specific you would like added to the pack? I'm always open to new ideas!
December 11, 2012
vicky817 re: Christmas Cookie Read the Room
Hi there! Love your Christmas cookie read the room idea as well as all your other wonderful ideas! I'm just having some trouble trying to write words on the blank cookies. Do you happen to know how to insert text? I have Adobe Acrobat but don't seem to know where to go from there. Thanks for any help!
November 23, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
You'll have to print them out and write them on the cards by hand.
November 26, 2012
cjenks re: Handwriting and/or Writing Center Book
First of all, I LOVE this. :) I just wanted to let you know that the word "kids" is used twice for the letter K.
October 28, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad you like it! Sorry about the duplicate "kids." I have changed page 110 to the word "kangaroo." Thanks so much!
October 28, 2012
All Things Kindergarten (TpT Seller)
Re: Handwriting and Writing Centre Book.
This is a fantastic set and my class is really enjoying it.
I just want to point out to you though that you've got yolk spelled incorrectly.
Also, I'm not sure if you intended it but 'kids' is in there twice.
Thanks for this set though, it really is wonderful!
This is a fantastic set and my class is really enjoying it.
I just want to point out to you though that you've got yolk spelled incorrectly.
Also, I'm not sure if you intended it but 'kids' is in there twice.
Thanks for this set though, it really is wonderful!
October 6, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad your class is enjoying it and thank you for pointing out those errors so I can get them fixed. There will be an updated version on ASAP.
October 6, 2012
lcintc re: Sight Word Safari Word Work
Hi Michelle - I think some of the "Monkey Mix-ups" are mixed-up :) Would you peek at "like, five, six, ten, here, this, and me" - am I bananas?? I love this packet - thanks bunches! Lisa
September 7, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for pointing that out! If you e-mail me at inspiredbykindergarten@hotmail.com I can send you an updated copy ASAP. I'll upload the revised version also so you can download it also. Which ever way is easiest for you! Thanks so much for catching that! Thank YOU bunches! : )
September 7, 2012
willisces
Hi Michelle! I was looking around on pinterest and found a pin "I'm Done! Now What?" Picture Cards and have been looking everywhere for them. Is this something you created? All the links kept sending me back to your blog. If you created them, I would love to buy them. Thank you so much! kc_nolechick@hotmail.com
Kelly
Kelly
September 3, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Hi Kelly!
I'm so glad you like the cards! They can be found (free) on my blog: http://inspiredbykindergarten.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school-blog-hunt-day-20.html
Thanks so much!
Michelle
I'm so glad you like the cards! They can be found (free) on my blog: http://inspiredbykindergarten.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school-blog-hunt-day-20.html
Thanks so much!
Michelle
September 3, 2012
ashleighm re: Kid Friendly Schedule Pictures
These are great!!
August 11, 2012
annemorrison re: Handwriting Zoo
Hi,
Do you have a D'Nealion version of this? I just love it but our school uses D'Nealion...
Anne
Do you have a D'Nealion version of this? I just love it but our school uses D'Nealion...
Anne
August 10, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
I don't have a specific version but if you can tell me which parts you want switched I might be able to make one for you.
August 10, 2012
prpledrgn1 re: Shape Monster
There seem to be black lines in some of the boxes and the color version of the story has no words at all, I am not sure if it is me or you but I LOVE this activity and am dying to get it, my theme this year is Furry Friends, which are just cute monsters:) Please contact me at prpledrgn1@aol.com, thank you so much!
Mary
Mary
August 1, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Hi Mary,
Sorry to hear you are having trouble with the download. Thanks for checking with me for a solution. Do you use a Mac or PC? I haven't had anyone else mention this issue on the pack so I'm wondering if it's your computer? Here are a couple things TPT suggests you try:
1. Update your Adobe Reader.
2. If you are on a Mac, do not open with Preview. It will not work. Download the most updated version of Adobe Reader and open the PDF with it (and not Preview).
I'll e-mail this information to you as well. If you try both these items and it still doesn't work we'll try something else to get the product to you!
Sorry to hear you are having trouble with the download. Thanks for checking with me for a solution. Do you use a Mac or PC? I haven't had anyone else mention this issue on the pack so I'm wondering if it's your computer? Here are a couple things TPT suggests you try:
1. Update your Adobe Reader.
2. If you are on a Mac, do not open with Preview. It will not work. Download the most updated version of Adobe Reader and open the PDF with it (and not Preview).
I'll e-mail this information to you as well. If you try both these items and it still doesn't work we'll try something else to get the product to you!
August 2, 2012
ctoalson
I love your whole brain rules! They are just what I've been looking for. I love the entire packet and it design. Would you be able to tweek some of the rules for my 2nd grade classroom? I would be happy to pay you. Thanks.
Cindy
July 22,2012
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July 22,2012
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July 22, 2012
RPSteach
Hi Michelle, I am trying to access your freebie for Pete the Cat on TPT, but am not having any luck. I linked from your blog but I can't find it. I just bought Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes book and wanted to take a look at your packet.
Thanks
Donna
Thanks
Donna
July 19, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Donna,
I had to change the link recently. Try this one and see if it works:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwMYKef1d9CsN1hES1FnQzFQMlk/edit
If that doesn't work please e-mail me at inspiredbykindergarten@hotmail.com and I'll send the packet to you!
:) Michelle
I had to change the link recently. Try this one and see if it works:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwMYKef1d9CsN1hES1FnQzFQMlk/edit
If that doesn't work please e-mail me at inspiredbykindergarten@hotmail.com and I'll send the packet to you!
:) Michelle
July 19, 2012
Tessa re: Handwriting Zoo
Thanks, Michelle. I appeciate your willingness to send my a screen shot of the Handwriting Zoobpacket. I can't wait to see it.
-Tessa tessaellsworth@hotmail.com
-Tessa tessaellsworth@hotmail.com
July 11, 2012
Tessa re: Sight Word Safari Word Work
Michelle, I am very interested in purchasing your Handwriting Zoo, it looks fantastic. I was wondering what handwriting font you use to teach your students as our school uses modern manuscript. Do you have a d'nealian or modern manuscript section to this packet?
Thanks. Tessa
Thanks. Tessa
July 9, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Tessa,
Thanks for posting your question. There's nothing in the packet that is specifically Modern Manuscript or Zaner Bloser. It's more of a way to explain the placement of the letters on the dreaded 3 lines. I've actually used this method to teach both ways (we switched back to Zaner Bloser 5 years ago but I started teaching this method with D'Nealian). If you send me an e-mail address I can send you a screen shot of the entire packet so you can take a look at the whole thing before deciding if you would like to purchase.
Michelle
Thanks for posting your question. There's nothing in the packet that is specifically Modern Manuscript or Zaner Bloser. It's more of a way to explain the placement of the letters on the dreaded 3 lines. I've actually used this method to teach both ways (we switched back to Zaner Bloser 5 years ago but I started teaching this method with D'Nealian). If you send me an e-mail address I can send you a screen shot of the entire packet so you can take a look at the whole thing before deciding if you would like to purchase.
Michelle
July 9, 2012
pvesneski
Hi Michelle,
I am in love with Pete! He and I have so much in common......we like to be different!!!
I just downloaded the first day cert etc and there are black blotches on each page that i think the student names belong on/in. Am I correct in assuming this? It just seems odd and I am unclear as to their purpose. Please direct my brain....thanks, Peggy
I am in love with Pete! He and I have so much in common......we like to be different!!!
I just downloaded the first day cert etc and there are black blotches on each page that i think the student names belong on/in. Am I correct in assuming this? It just seems odd and I am unclear as to their purpose. Please direct my brain....thanks, Peggy
June 20, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Peggy,
I'm so sorry it has taken me son long to respond to your question! I thought I had already answered this but I just noticed the reply I sent you did not post. Are there blotches on the download? There shouldn't be. There are a few lines and you are correct the long line is for student name, the 2 shorter lines are for the date and your signature. If you would like to download again to see if the blotches go away please try this link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwMYKef1d9CsN1hES1FnQzFQMlk/edit
Thanks so much! Michelle
I'm so sorry it has taken me son long to respond to your question! I thought I had already answered this but I just noticed the reply I sent you did not post. Are there blotches on the download? There shouldn't be. There are a few lines and you are correct the long line is for student name, the 2 shorter lines are for the date and your signature. If you would like to download again to see if the blotches go away please try this link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwMYKef1d9CsN1hES1FnQzFQMlk/edit
Thanks so much! Michelle
July 9, 2012
dedi re: Calendar Binders
Hi,
Where did you get the cute clip art of the kids? They are too cute!
Thanks,
Dedi
Where did you get the cute clip art of the kids? They are too cute!
Thanks,
Dedi
May 28, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Oh my goodness...it's been so long since I downloaded it I don't remember. It was when I was first selling on TPT and I was going to the free domain sites that TPT recommended. Sorry I don't remember more!
May 28, 2012
CandaceBruno
Hey Michelle,
I purchased and downloaded the Dr. Seuss Math and Reading. I love it, and so do my kids. We were using the "counting read/write the room" activity and saw that the cards and the recording sheet do not match up. The tens frame has clocks and the recording sheet has a vase. Just wanted to let you know :)
Candace
I purchased and downloaded the Dr. Seuss Math and Reading. I love it, and so do my kids. We were using the "counting read/write the room" activity and saw that the cards and the recording sheet do not match up. The tens frame has clocks and the recording sheet has a vase. Just wanted to let you know :)
Candace
May 20, 2012
Michelle Rist (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for letting me know! I actually pulled that product b/c the clipart was in violation of copyright laws. Can you send me your e-mail address and I'll e-mail you an updated version? inspiredbykindergarten@hotmail.com
Sorry about the mistake!
Sorry about the mistake!
May 21, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Okay, I'm not your 20th follower as you are already on my favorite list!
January 26, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Story of Jack Pack
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. I left you a rating.
I have a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page. List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations.
If you have time, I’d appreciate your input on my freebie listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pot-of-Gold-Glyph-for-St-Patricks-Day-Following-Directions
I am now your 20th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
I have a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page. List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations.
If you have time, I’d appreciate your input on my freebie listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pot-of-Gold-Glyph-for-St-Patricks-Day-Following-Directions
I am now your 20th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
January 26, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I've been teaching since 1998. I taught 2 years of Title Math, 7 year of First Grade and m currently in my 6th year of teaching All Day Kindergarten.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I'll understand.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
None so far but the journey has only begun!
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
BS in Elementary Education with Kindergarten endorsement
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Visit me at http://inspiredbykingergartn.blogspot.com Lots of freebies and teaching ideas plus links to some of the BEST teaching blogs around!
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