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This ready-made, easy-to-assemble, 3D shapes flip book covers sphere, cylinder, cone, pyramid, cube, and rectangular prism. It also presents ill...
This memory book is a fun way to have your students reflect on the special time they have spent in 1st grade. This “suitcase” will house man...
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This memory book is a fun way to have your students reflect on the special time they have spent in Kindergarten. This “suitcase” will house ...
This memory book is a fun way to have your students reflect on the special time they have spent in 2nd grade. This “suitcase” will house man...
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This Writing Tools Flip Book is a great resource for your young writers. This booklet includes:
Powerful Words (vs. Tired Words) cover page, and...
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UPDATED 5/25/13: Now aligned to Common Core! Original version provided as well, with this download.
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This sweet packet includes materials for 3 activities.
The first activity has the students create a puzzle about things that are dear to them. ...
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As we all know, "One size doesn't fit all." These cute owl-themed behavior cards can be used to motivate a wide range of students.
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This journal will provide you with a lot of important information about your new students.
The journal has two parts:
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No matter where you are in your countdown to summer, this journal will keep your students thinking and writing to the very last day of school. Th...
This journal will provide you with a lot of valuable information about your new students.
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NOTE: This CVC set is already included in my Short Vowel "I Have, Who Has" Bundle Set.
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Your students will love this kinesthetic review of beginning multiplication. Students will be asked to write the multiplication number sentence f...
These posters and response sheets have been created to assist students in thinking about, discussing, and writing about their reading in a way th...
This set comes with everything you need to pull together a mini-lesson on digraphs, blending, and segmenting. This game set focuses on consonant...
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This download is full of systematic, fun, and differentiated materials for teaching your students to successfully count coins. I have been using ...
Use this student booklet to explore and solidify the concept of using multiplication to solve repeated addition number sentences in a fun way!
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This mega-download contains fun and exciting materials for you to teach about the "Power of Silent E", or the CVCe pattern.
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This I Have, Who Has...Segmenting and Blending Short Vowels bundle has 6 game sets to put your students on the path to becoming expert decoders. ...
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FEEDBACK
Comprehension Connection (TpT Seller)
I love the poster and graphic organizers. Thanks for sharing.
June 19, 2013
Comprehension Connection (TpT Seller)
Love this, and I hope you'll add it to the guided reading and workstation linky I have going on on my blog...www.comprehensionconnection.blogspot.com I think this would be great with mini lessons on all the "nyms"
June 19, 2013
rkroper
Will love to use this as a resource for my students!
June 19, 2013
Nikki Kohler (TpT Seller)
I am working on my sub plans for maternity leave and this will be a great resource for my substitute to get the year started on the right path. Thank you.
June 19, 2013
KerriWoods
Thank you this is just what I need for some of my children. Thank you for sharing.
June 19, 2013
Talyn78
Awesome!! My kids will love the flip book. I can never find enough fun activities for grammar. Thanks!
June 18, 2013
cardboardbelly
Fun activity. Thanks!
June 18, 2013
Brian Hopkins (TpT Seller)
Super cute! I am hoping to land a full time job next year so I can use this. Love that you included a positive system for class rewards, think sheets, and the individual behavior communication sheets and rewards. Thanks for sharing!
June 18, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Brian! I am glad you like these materials, and wish you the best of luck in your job hunt.
Nicole
Nicole
June 18, 2013 
cgurlie
Oh my gosh! Love the owls and chevron! I'm in the process of prepping everything for July. These are perfect! Thank you!
June 18, 2013
Kamie Ito
Thank you!
June 18, 2013
countrygirls
nice
June 17, 2013
kcaesar
This was a great end of the year activity. Thanks!
June 17, 2013
ATeacher4ever1
Looks good, thanks!
June 17, 2013
ATeacher4ever1
Looks good, thanks!
June 17, 2013
debrabyers
This end of th year activity is perfect for our kinddergarten class.
June 17, 2013
nmeier
Fabulous resource! I'm getting ready to use this for my 3rd graders next year!
June 17, 2013
nmeier
Fabulous resource! I'll be using these instead of creating my own charts from scratch every time.
June 17, 2013
blaued0902
I love it, I wish you have it with bears...maybe later right?
June 17, 2013
klupinetti
We did something similar, but I am excited to use your packet next year! Thank you:)
June 17, 2013
jafox71
I'm always grateful when someone makes an easy to understand and useful resource. Thanks.
June 17, 2013
bobbijdavis
This will be a huge help, thank you SO much!
June 16, 2013
Crowning
Just what I was looking for:). Thank you for sharing.
June 16, 2013
dbienhoff
Thanks for changing the font. Love it!
June 16, 2013
herbfairy
Great! Thank you!!!
June 16, 2013
Sharon062257
My students had so much doing this.
June 16, 2013
JeanKyle
Loved it! I immediately downloaded it and put it together. I know my second graders will enjoy using this year. Thanks!
June 15, 2013
Debo Pearle
LOVE the bright colors. It will be a great first 10 days of school meeting my new students. Thank yoU!
June 15, 2013
mmonteleon
Thank you! I am using this with my 1st grader.
It's practical and pretty!
It's practical and pretty!
June 15, 2013
csueppel32
Simple and easy to do. Thanks
June 14, 2013
nourishmichelle
Thank you for making my job easier!
June 14, 2013
diannemlee
I love this! Thank you for such a wonderful document to help my students grow and lear.
June 14, 2013
TeachinBecky
It was great for our end of the year activity!
June 14, 2013
mbirdlowry
I use Touch Money already and this makes a nice addition to that tool box. Thanks.
June 14, 2013
BrandieNielson
Thanks!
June 14, 2013
amulvihill
good to use to keep in portfolios!!
June 13, 2013
sdaughtry
thanks
June 13, 2013
Debwood123
Excellent!
June 13, 2013
Berea123
Great product. Thanks!!
June 12, 2013
kls2252
These are awesome - thanks!
June 12, 2013
estervargas
really helpful!
June 12, 2013
staceyj
This is so helpful! Thanks!
June 12, 2013
melena67
Great idea!
June 12, 2013
melena67
Super cute memory book. It turned out really great!
June 12, 2013
lgalindo
Thanks, I saved so much time using your memory book!
June 12, 2013
knightteacher30
Thank you!
June 12, 2013
knightteacher30
Great job!
June 12, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
SarahBon re: Parts of Speech Flipbook
Hi Nicole,
This is great book! Thanks for sharing! I was wondering if you have a teaching page on linking verbs to go with this book?
Thanks
Sarah
This is great book! Thanks for sharing! I was wondering if you have a teaching page on linking verbs to go with this book?
Thanks
Sarah
June 16, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Sarah, the free version does not have a linking verb instructional page. I am currently working on a full-sized version of this flip book. It contains many requested pages, a standard font, more work space, and easier assembly. I have made a linking verbs page for that book. Unfortunately, its size is not compatible with the free flip book. I should have it posted in my store within the next couple of days. I would be happy to send you a free copy, if you wouldn't mind giving me some feedback, in return. You can email me at mrsriosteaches@gmail.com if you are interested.
Nicole :)
Nicole :)
June 16, 2013
Tina's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller)
Thanks for including Canadian Spellings :) You rock for thinking of us Northerners ;)
June 3, 2013
vinalda1 re: End of the Year - Packing Up My Year in Kindergarten Memory Book and Craftivity
Will you be doing an end of year- Packing up my year in preschool?
June 1, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
I had not considered doing a separate book for preschool - However, if you purchase or have purchased the Kindergarten Memory book, I would not mind editing it to read Preschool instead, and emailing you the custom version.
Nicole :)
Nicole :)
June 1, 2013
kristenparham re: Back to School - 2nd Grade Activity Journal
Can this file be edited(just to change theme)?
June 1, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Hi Kristen, Thanks for you question. This file is not sold as an editable file. What theme are you looking for? I might be able to make some changes for you.
June 1, 2013
mrscompass re: Writing Tools Flip Book
Nicole I love your stuff. Great hands on stuff that makes the kids really work at center time. I tried to give feedback on this writing tools book but it won't provide me with the right screen. Just wanted you to know I was pleased with the product and tried to give feedback . Thanks Cindy
May 28, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Cindy! You are so sweet. I am so happy you are finding my resources effective.
Nicole
Nicole
May 28, 2013
amylhayden re: Back to School - 3rd Grade Activity Journal
This looks great! Any chance you'll do one for 4th grade?
May 27, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
I hadn't thought about doing one for 4th. I will look into it. Thank you for the suggestion.
Nicole
Nicole
May 27, 2013
saflanagan re: The Power of Silent E - Flip Books and Word Work Bundle
Hello Nicole!
I am so excited to see your stuff! I am buying your beginners multiplication booklet! I am so excited to see cute work pages that are not saturated in color. While color is lovely, it comes out of my own pocket for color copies. Thanks for thinking of us, the teacher! ") sheila
I am so excited to see your stuff! I am buying your beginners multiplication booklet! I am so excited to see cute work pages that are not saturated in color. While color is lovely, it comes out of my own pocket for color copies. Thanks for thinking of us, the teacher! ") sheila
April 30, 2013
j5rice re: Parts of Speech Flipbook
Hi Nicole,
I teach 5th grade. I was wondering if you have blank pages for the Parts of Speech Flipbook that I could advance it for my 5th graders to make as a fun way to review all 8 parts of speech NVP AA PIC (noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb, preposition, interjection, and conjunction.)
I LOVE your polka dots on the flipbook, too! I have polka dots in my classroom with a polka dot theme running here and there throughout my classroom.
Thanks for anything that you could do.
Have a great day.
Judy Rice
5th Grade Teacher in Cincinnati
I teach 5th grade. I was wondering if you have blank pages for the Parts of Speech Flipbook that I could advance it for my 5th graders to make as a fun way to review all 8 parts of speech NVP AA PIC (noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb, preposition, interjection, and conjunction.)
I LOVE your polka dots on the flipbook, too! I have polka dots in my classroom with a polka dot theme running here and there throughout my classroom.
Thanks for anything that you could do.
Have a great day.
Judy Rice
5th Grade Teacher in Cincinnati
April 28, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your question, Judy. Right now I do not have those pages (prepositions, interjections, and conjunctions) available for fifth grade. I do have some ideas floating around for future products. I will definitely keep your needs, and suggestions, in mind. Thanks, again.
Nicole
Nicole
April 30, 2013
mildred cordoba (TpT Seller)
Hi Nicole,
Have you thought of making a Sentences flip book (with statements, commands, exclamatory and interrogative sentences) similar to your Parts of Speech one?
Let me know. Thanks for your wonderful work.
Have you thought of making a Sentences flip book (with statements, commands, exclamatory and interrogative sentences) similar to your Parts of Speech one?
Let me know. Thanks for your wonderful work.
April 11, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Mildred,
Thanks for the great idea! Now to find the time.... :)
Nicole
Thanks for the great idea! Now to find the time.... :)
Nicole
April 15, 2013
Liz DeLyon (TpT Seller)
Hi Nicole,
I think your materials are complete - fun- and exciting. I would make a suggestion to add the standards that the skill covers so that it becomes more teacher friendly and quick to check off the list. Please let me know if you make that minor adjustment, as I love your materials! Other than that, keep on creating!
Liz
I think your materials are complete - fun- and exciting. I would make a suggestion to add the standards that the skill covers so that it becomes more teacher friendly and quick to check off the list. Please let me know if you make that minor adjustment, as I love your materials! Other than that, keep on creating!
Liz
April 7, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Liz,
Thank you so much for this idea. I have been working on updating, revising, and improving my products and will most definitely go back and add the standards. Thanks again, for your kind suggestion, and for helping make my products more teacher-friendly.
Nicole :)
Thank you so much for this idea. I have been working on updating, revising, and improving my products and will most definitely go back and add the standards. Thanks again, for your kind suggestion, and for helping make my products more teacher-friendly.
Nicole :)
April 7, 2013
wtaylor49 re: Back to School: Getting to Know You Activities Pack
I am in my first year as a Kindergarten teacher. Classroom management is tough. You me? I have downloaded several of your making good choices card sets, but as you say, it's not the whole of classroom management. What is the lights system about? How does it work?
wendy taylor
wendy taylor
February 16, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Hi Wendy, In my classroom everyone starts on a Green card(Ready to Learn). I just laminated and cut pieces of construction paper. They have the opportunity to move up to Yellow (Super Star). Or, move down. The first time I have to remind a student about following the rules, they change their card to Orange (Think About It!). It is just a warning. The second time, they change their card to red (Teacher's Choice). Here, I choose the consequence that seems most appropriate for the "crime". Usually, it is time in Study Hall, missed recesses, and/or a phone call home. The last color is Blue (Parent Conference). The consequences for this card are pretty obvious, but also include sending students to the Office. Finally, only students remaining on a Green or Yellow card get their behavior card punched/stamped.
There are similar systems with more colors, but 5 is easy to manage for me. I adapted this system from Rick Morris. He has a great website! You can google it.
I hope that my explanation is helpful. Let me know if I can be of further help, and best wishes for a great year.
Nicole
There are similar systems with more colors, but 5 is easy to manage for me. I adapted this system from Rick Morris. He has a great website! You can google it.
I hope that my explanation is helpful. Let me know if I can be of further help, and best wishes for a great year.
Nicole
February 16, 2013
Kyanna23 re: Counting Coins Made Easy with Magic Money Mega Flipchart
Nicole,
Thanks for responding! When I tried to download the ActivInspire software it is saying that windows can not open this product. I have tried everything and it is not opening for me.
Thanks for responding! When I tried to download the ActivInspire software it is saying that windows can not open this product. I have tried everything and it is not opening for me.
January 16, 2013
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Kyanna,
Oh, thats not good. So you were not able to even download ActivInspire using the link?
I am sending you a link below that is a bit more specific.
http://support.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.29751&changeCountry=United+States
(First, you will need to register with Promethean). Then, you need to pick Windows, and the free Personal Edition. It will take you through the rest.
If that does not work...
1) You can apply to TPT for a refund. Here is the url to do that:
https://support.teacherspayteachers.com/
or
2) I would be willing to email you the printable PDF materials file instead. The url to preview the materials is below:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counting-Coins-Made-Easy-with-Differentiated-Materials
Note that these are printables and cannot be used on an interactive whiteboard. You will need to email me if you select this option at mrsriosteaches@gmail.com.
If neither of these options are good for you, if you have any ideas as to how we can remedy this and have you walk away happy, I am open to hearing them.
I'm so sorry you are having trouble. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
Nicole
Oh, thats not good. So you were not able to even download ActivInspire using the link?
I am sending you a link below that is a bit more specific.
http://support.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.29751&changeCountry=United+States
(First, you will need to register with Promethean). Then, you need to pick Windows, and the free Personal Edition. It will take you through the rest.
If that does not work...
1) You can apply to TPT for a refund. Here is the url to do that:
https://support.teacherspayteachers.com/
or
2) I would be willing to email you the printable PDF materials file instead. The url to preview the materials is below:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counting-Coins-Made-Easy-with-Differentiated-Materials
Note that these are printables and cannot be used on an interactive whiteboard. You will need to email me if you select this option at mrsriosteaches@gmail.com.
If neither of these options are good for you, if you have any ideas as to how we can remedy this and have you walk away happy, I am open to hearing them.
I'm so sorry you are having trouble. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
Nicole
January 16, 2013
First and Second Loop Troop (TpT Seller) re: Parts of Speech Flipbook With Adverbs
Thank you for your many freebies and other products. Re: one of the sentences on the adverb page: "We sleep upstairs." Wouldn't the "upstairs" be a noun rather than an adverb?
December 28, 2012
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the question. I had to go back and think about my logic on that one. I am going to speak with one of my teaching partners, who is a grammar expert. However, I do believe that because the word "upstairs" qualifies the verb by answering where the action happened, that it is an adverb. If I am mistaken, I will fix it and reload right away. Thanks again.
December 28, 2012
Katherine Frazier (TpT Seller) re: Short A Activity Flip Book
Help! I do not understand how you assembled your book. It is probably very simple and I just don't get it!!!!
September 4, 2012
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
No problem, Katherine.
First, make your copies. Pages should be in order and then copied back-to-back. Then, fold each page so when each page is folded, all the text (from front and back) are on the same side. Then, layer the book in order (which I believe is also biggest to smallest).
If you need any more help, let me know. Sometimes I wish I had my own hotline.
Nicole
First, make your copies. Pages should be in order and then copied back-to-back. Then, fold each page so when each page is folded, all the text (from front and back) are on the same side. Then, layer the book in order (which I believe is also biggest to smallest).
If you need any more help, let me know. Sometimes I wish I had my own hotline.
Nicole
September 4, 2012
A Shep (TpT Seller) re: Counting Coins Made Easy with Differentiated Materials
Nicole,
I now see it and I know I scrolled down many times and it was not there. After I wrote my second comment, it showed up.
I liked your statement about 7 and 8 year olds not always being developmentally ready(traditionally). First graders don't do money and our grade is expected to teach and have the students master money. I know what a hard task this is.
I think what you said makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to explain. Thanks, Ann
I now see it and I know I scrolled down many times and it was not there. After I wrote my second comment, it showed up.
I liked your statement about 7 and 8 year olds not always being developmentally ready(traditionally). First graders don't do money and our grade is expected to teach and have the students master money. I know what a hard task this is.
I think what you said makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to explain. Thanks, Ann
April 1, 2012
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
I thought it was odd that I couldn't see my response on the screen. I'm glad you were able to find it.
Where do you teach? In California, our first graders do practice coin recognition, some basic counting, and coin combinations.
Nicole
Where do you teach? In California, our first graders do practice coin recognition, some basic counting, and coin combinations.
Nicole
April 1, 2012
A Shep (TpT Seller) re: Counting Coins Made Easy with Differentiated Materials
I am on my IPad so please forgive me if you addressed this(scrolling was harder with the download) but when do you eventually move your students on to no dots/touch points? I am just curious because this sounds like an interesting way of teaching counting coins and that is coming up soon in the curriculum. Thanks for the information.
March 31, 2012
Nicole Rios (TpT Seller)
A.Shep,
Originally, I used to save touchpoints for only those students who could not count coins in the traditional way. However, the last couple of years, I have introduced my whole class to counting coins with touchpoints first. I find that touchpoints really helps solidify the value and recognition of each coin.
Some students in second grade will use touchpoints the whole year. However, without fail, my math whizzes will convert themselves over to traditional counting (they soon find the touchpoint method laborious and inefficient). It is the "middle of the road" student that would need to be nudged into traditional counting.
In my download, I mentioned that while we are learning to count coins, we are always practicing skip counting by 5, 10, 25, and 50 and making amounts using different coin combinations. These subskills really help move kids move themselves over. However, I must say that I do not feel any urgency to move kids over. I see it happening "naturally" as one of those teachable moments kind of things. Students just begin to "chunk" larger values together on their own. So, instead of counting the touchpoints for two quarters, they will just start with"50" and continue counting.
In short, my personal philosophy is that is a developmental thing..and not all students are going to be ready to count coins traditionally by 7-8 years old. This is a long, and perhaps, unsatisfactory answer to your question..so I apologize. I would say, if you are concerned about it, then stick to traditional counting with your whole class and save touchpoints for the students who seem to be struggling.
I really do appreciate your question, and I would be interested in any thoughts you have about my reply.
Nicole
Originally, I used to save touchpoints for only those students who could not count coins in the traditional way. However, the last couple of years, I have introduced my whole class to counting coins with touchpoints first. I find that touchpoints really helps solidify the value and recognition of each coin.
Some students in second grade will use touchpoints the whole year. However, without fail, my math whizzes will convert themselves over to traditional counting (they soon find the touchpoint method laborious and inefficient). It is the "middle of the road" student that would need to be nudged into traditional counting.
In my download, I mentioned that while we are learning to count coins, we are always practicing skip counting by 5, 10, 25, and 50 and making amounts using different coin combinations. These subskills really help move kids move themselves over. However, I must say that I do not feel any urgency to move kids over. I see it happening "naturally" as one of those teachable moments kind of things. Students just begin to "chunk" larger values together on their own. So, instead of counting the touchpoints for two quarters, they will just start with"50" and continue counting.
In short, my personal philosophy is that is a developmental thing..and not all students are going to be ready to count coins traditionally by 7-8 years old. This is a long, and perhaps, unsatisfactory answer to your question..so I apologize. I would say, if you are concerned about it, then stick to traditional counting with your whole class and save touchpoints for the students who seem to be struggling.
I really do appreciate your question, and I would be interested in any thoughts you have about my reply.
Nicole
March 31, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching for 18 years. I have taught 4th and 5th grade. I am now teaching 2nd graders, and truly love this age group and curriculum.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I love trying to find ways to reach all of the learners I teach. I want learning to be fun and meaningful.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Two-time Teacher of the Year Award recipient
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I received my B.A. in Ethnic Studies/Sociology and Multiple Subjects/Bilingual/Cross-Cultural teaching credential from the University of California, Riverside.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I am a proud mom of two phenomenal children. I love to cook, bake, camp, hike, and read!
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