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azobrak
I'm looking forward to using these next year.
May 25, 2013
lmcneil
Just what I have been looking for!
May 25, 2013
ngoldheimer
Wish I saw these earlier in the year. I will still try to use them these last two weeks of school! Thank you very much!
May 25, 2013
jusinski
OMG...LOve it!
May 25, 2013
Janie Thompson
Really cute!
May 25, 2013
chanson50
Loved the way you incorporated the science and math.
May 25, 2013
suhrich
Love the variety of problems!
May 25, 2013
tarletog
Great Product
May 25, 2013
tarletog
Great Product
May 25, 2013
tarletog
Great product
May 25, 2013
tarletog
Fantastic for Maths Group Activities. Easy to set up and easy to run. Children can work at their own pace which is an added bonus
May 25, 2013
JowettK
Great activities
May 25, 2013
alisonryan01
I am so excited to find a resource which is exactly what I was after. I look forward to trying the different activities with my kids. They are of such a good quality and easy to prepare and use. Fantastic!
May 25, 2013
NJEyelevel
These worksheets are great. I was immediately able to use it on one of my students that I want to practice mental addition.
May 24, 2013
mwee06
Very useful! Thank you!
May 24, 2013
hhill
Super!
May 23, 2013
Carolyn Bielby
another great resource many thanks
May 23, 2013
Carolyn Bielby
another great resource
May 23, 2013
Carolyn Bielby
wonderful resource many thanks
May 23, 2013
Carolyn Bielby
terrific idea
May 23, 2013
saho
thumbs up!
May 22, 2013
saho
kids will love this!
May 22, 2013
djcook5
This looks like so much fun!
May 22, 2013
djcook5
My students are gonna love this!
May 22, 2013
amwelch
Love these!
May 22, 2013
Cynthia Holcomb (TpT Seller)
My kids are hooked on gallery walks! Thank you for your efforts to get us going!
May 22, 2013
Cynthia Holcomb (TpT Seller)
I don't know what I would do without your units. Thank you for them all.
May 22, 2013
Cynthia Holcomb (TpT Seller)
Such a fabulous unit. Right on with Common Core! Thank you for all your efforts!
May 22, 2013
Cynthia Holcomb (TpT Seller)
Such a fabulous unit. Right on with Common Core! Thank you for all your efforts!
May 22, 2013
Cynthia Holcomb (TpT Seller)
Such a fabulous unit. Right on with Common Core! Thank you for all your efforts!
May 22, 2013
bartschb
Thank you!!! Can't wait to try this next year. :)
May 21, 2013
bartschb
Awesome resource! Thinking it is a bit advanced for my first graders though...oops!
May 21, 2013
lindahammond
Love, love, love this. I am printing it right now for next year! Thank you so much!
May 21, 2013
chele529
love this! Thank you! will def print this out and try it!
May 21, 2013
shoda
Loved it!
May 21, 2013
Exploring Elementary (TpT Seller)
Thank you for this! I used this last year and came back to it again this year! Thank you! :)
May 21, 2013
Jessica Able (TpT Seller)
Awesome "program"! Thank you for being so thorough and thoughtful.
May 20, 2013
JenniferLampe11
LOVE, love, love them! Great ideas!
May 20, 2013
robinann17
Thanks for a great way to work with this strategy! My firsties this year really struggled with this concept - I hope this helps next year!
May 20, 2013
nmdwoeckener
very thorough,
May 20, 2013
nmdwoeckener
This so great. thanks
May 20, 2013
yanini1981
Fantastic resource!
May 20, 2013
kinderteech
this is going to make my students AND me happier!
May 20, 2013
yanini1981
Great resource!
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cclemencich
great!
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cmacdonald11584
Thank you!
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yanini1981
Looks like fun...thank you for sharing.
May 19, 2013
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JadeYarbrough re: The Grade 5-6 Early Finisher Board {The Complete 40 Weeks}
Hello! This looks like a great resource! I only teach math though and I realize this product is listed as ELA and math. Do you know approximately how many activities are related to math? Does each rotation include about the same number of math and ELA prompts or does it vary every rotation? Thank you for your help!
May 24, 2013
LisaLin re: The Early Finisher Board {The Complete 40 Weeks}
I posted this question yesterday but don't see it today. I do look forward to using your Early Finisher Board. However, I was wondering what do you do to make the students accountable for their work? I have some that will put down anything if they think I'm not going to grade it. I was wondering do you use it as extra credit or what? Thanks
May 23, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Lisa! Depending on your classroom, there are many different options. Personally I don't recommend marking every single early finisher activity. This would take way too much of your own time. Additionally, the Early Finisher Board is simply meant to be extra, fun activities. So my personal belief is that if everything is being graded, it now turns into "work" and is less fun :) A few suggestions for making students accountable include:
- try meeting with groups of students once a week, or bi-weekly to see what they have completed. They can also look at what each other is working on. Discuss what their favorite activity has been, what was challenging, etc.
- keep a checklist of what students have completed. Although you are not "marking," if the students know that you are keeping some sort of record they will hopefully be more inclined to do their best work.
- try having a whole-class discussion when you have 5 or 10 minutes left in class (as a time-filler) where you have students show one of their favorite early finisher activities. Seeing other students work will be a motivator for many!
I'm a big fan of intrinsic motivation, rather than extrinsic, so I tend to try to motivate through directed praise, and methods like the suggestions above. I'm a big believer that not everything should be marked, as kids need lots and lots of engaging practice!
I hope this helps a bit! Basically, you need to try a few different things and see what works for your students.
Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Have a great week!
Shelley
- try meeting with groups of students once a week, or bi-weekly to see what they have completed. They can also look at what each other is working on. Discuss what their favorite activity has been, what was challenging, etc.
- keep a checklist of what students have completed. Although you are not "marking," if the students know that you are keeping some sort of record they will hopefully be more inclined to do their best work.
- try having a whole-class discussion when you have 5 or 10 minutes left in class (as a time-filler) where you have students show one of their favorite early finisher activities. Seeing other students work will be a motivator for many!
I'm a big fan of intrinsic motivation, rather than extrinsic, so I tend to try to motivate through directed praise, and methods like the suggestions above. I'm a big believer that not everything should be marked, as kids need lots and lots of engaging practice!
I hope this helps a bit! Basically, you need to try a few different things and see what works for your students.
Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Have a great week!
Shelley
May 23, 2013
cordesa21 re: Among the Hidden Novel Study
Good Afternoon,
Is this literature study aligned to common core? I am just curious.
Thank you, Angela Walters
angela.walters@dvusd.org
Is this literature study aligned to common core? I am just curious.
Thank you, Angela Walters
angela.walters@dvusd.org
May 15, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Angela. No, it is not directly related to Common Core, although many of the activities will naturally correlate with the standards.
Have a great day,
Shelley
Have a great day,
Shelley
May 15, 2013
Karen Stapleton (TpT Seller)
Hello,
Do you have an early finishers board for Math grade 4?
Do you have an early finishers board for Math grade 4?
May 14, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Karen. No, I do not have one specifically for Math. The Early Finisher Board that I have listed integrates both Math and Language Arts. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Have a great evening,
Shelley
Have a great evening,
Shelley
May 14, 2013
lcott re: Get Up and Move! {A Number Sense Gallery Walk}
Hi Shelley,
I love this idea. Could you create a number sense, addition and subtraction gallery walk suitable for grade one? Thanks, Linda (from BC)
I love this idea. Could you create a number sense, addition and subtraction gallery walk suitable for grade one? Thanks, Linda (from BC)
May 11, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Linda! Thanks so much for your interest. Over the summer I am going to be adding significantly more gallery walks to my collection. I have a few other Grade 3-4 ones on my list, and then I will dive into some for Grades 1 and 2! As long as you are following my TpT store, you will be notified by email when they are posted. Thanks again!
Have a great weekend,
Shelley
Have a great weekend,
Shelley
May 11, 2013
embjornson re: The Grade 5-6 Early Finisher Board {The Complete 40 Weeks}
Hello. I downloaded the preview and it is too blurry to see the sample activities. Is there a way to get one week, or even half a week of sample activities that are regular size or a little bigger?
May 9, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I recently moved and am still trying to locate my external hard drive where my older files are stored! Can you email me at shelley_gray_@hotmail.com and I will email you a larger preview file once I find my hard drive? Thanks so much!
Shelley
Shelley
May 11, 2013
ADP80 re: Mental Math Strategy Units: the Complete Addition Collection
Hi Shelley
Is it parent friendly? Can I use it with my boy at home? Thanks
Is it parent friendly? Can I use it with my boy at home? Thanks
May 9, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
You bet! I have had several people email me to tell me that they are using it with their children/grandchildren and have had much success!
May 9, 2013
Aggie Gasior (TpT Seller) re: The Early Finisher Board Combo Pack {Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-6 Versions}
I feel like a fool... I figured it out 30 seconds after I posted this comment. I had accidentally unzipped it and was trying to redo the same thing. Sorry for the confusion! (insert sheepish emoticon)!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
May 8, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
lol, no worries at all!
Hope you and your students enjoy it!
Shelley
Hope you and your students enjoy it!
Shelley
May 8, 2013
Aggie Gasior (TpT Seller) re: The Early Finisher Board Combo Pack {Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-6 Versions}
Hi Shelley! I just purchased The Early Finisher Board Combo Pack (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-6). I am able to open the files for Grades 5-6 no problem (even without unzipping); however, I can't get to the Grades 1-4 pack. I tried unzipping once and the only file that is showing is the Weeks 17-18 but not as a PDF file (rather I am given the option to open it is a torrent). When I tried unzipping again, I now receive a message prompting me to enter a password...?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
May 8, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hmmmm, not sure what the issue is. If you could try contacting TpT Support, they are usually very quick to respond to any issues. Just copy and paste the link below into your browser:
https://support.teacherspayteachers.com/
If you need any additional assistance, just let me know!
Have a great evening,
Shelley
https://support.teacherspayteachers.com/
If you need any additional assistance, just let me know!
Have a great evening,
Shelley
May 8, 2013
HoJo (TpT Seller)
Love the idea of Gallery Walks! Are you going to do some generic comprehension questions for both fiction and non-fiction? The group of boys I am getting next year could use something like that... :)
May 7, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Heather, you totally read my mind. It has been working overtime the last couple of days trying to figure out how to do something with literature! I'm going to keep thinking! If you have any suggestions, let me know :)
May 7, 2013
msvwood re: Spelling Book-tivities: 7 hands-on spelling booklet activities
How many words are your word list templates set up to accommodate?
May 7, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! They will accommodate up to 15 Spelling words.
Have a great day,
Shelley
Have a great day,
Shelley
May 7, 2013
teacherbum92
I just purchased this item and I cannot get it to download. Adobe Reader is saying that it is a corrupt file and unable to open. I have the latest version and it will not open, what do you suggest?
May 6, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there. Sorry about your troubles. I'm not really sure what would be causing this, but if you could contact TpT Support they should be able to help you. They are usually very quick to answer questions. Just copy and paste this link into your browser and fill out a ticket:
http://support.teacherspayteachers.com/
Let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with.
Have a great day,
Shelley
http://support.teacherspayteachers.com/
Let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with.
Have a great day,
Shelley
May 6, 2013
marycfirstgrade re: All About My Mom/Mum/Grandma {A Book-tivity}
Hi Shelley,
What size colored paper will be used for this book? I'm sure it says in the details when I purchase it. I'm just curious before I purchase it if I already have the right paper or not. Thanks!
What size colored paper will be used for this book? I'm sure it says in the details when I purchase it. I'm just curious before I purchase it if I already have the right paper or not. Thanks!
April 30, 2013
waikatoteacher re: Get Up and Move! {A Basic Operations Gallery Walk Bundle!}
I have purchased this resource and it looks excellent. To save me a lot of time, is it possible to get an editable version? I live in New Zealand and we use different maths vocabulary and it would be great to be able to change a few words on the cards. For example addends are numbers, equations are number sentences and sum is total! Thanks.
I've got round it by converting the PDF to Word - sorry should have thought of that first.
I've got round it by converting the PDF to Word - sorry should have thought of that first.
April 27, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! Unfortunately due to the terms of use of the graphics that I use I am unable to distribute this in an editable format.
Sorry about that!
Shelley
Sorry about that!
Shelley
April 29, 2013
Robin Sellers (TpT Seller) re: Get Up and Move! {A Basic Multiplication Gallery Walk}
Does this include a self checking answer sheet for students?
April 27, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Robin! You know, I did not include an answer sheet as many of the questions do not have a definitive answer. However, I think I will go back and add one in this week so that students can self-check the majority of their work. Be on the look-out for an update to the product this week. Thanks for the suggestion!
Have a great evening,
Shelley
Have a great evening,
Shelley
April 27, 2013
melhel35 re: Get Up and Move! {A Basic Operations Gallery Walk Bundle!}
How many cards tasks are there per level of each operation? For example, the addition 1-20 has __ tasks, etc.
April 27, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Each level in the addition and subtraction has 25 cards. So there are 75 cards in the addition, 75 in the subtraction and 25 in each of the multiplication and division.
April 27, 2013
Pamela Axell
With the gallery walks, are recording sheets and answer keys included?
April 27, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Pam! The recording sheets are included. I have not included an answer key since many of the questions have multiple answers.
April 27, 2013
stephaniepodlusky re: The Early Finisher Board {The Complete 40 Weeks}
Hello,
I teach 4th grade. Are your resources more for that age range?
I teach 4th grade. Are your resources more for that age range?
April 14, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! Yes, the majority of my resources are suitable for grades 2-4 students. If you are speaking specifically about the Early Finisher Board, you can see more details here:
http://www.teachingintheearlyyears.com/the-early-finisher-board
As you will see when you visit the link above, depending on the ability levels of your students, you may opt for the Early Finisher Combo Pack. If you have any other questions, please let me know!
Thanks for your inquiry,
Shelley
http://www.teachingintheearlyyears.com/the-early-finisher-board
As you will see when you visit the link above, depending on the ability levels of your students, you may opt for the Early Finisher Combo Pack. If you have any other questions, please let me know!
Thanks for your inquiry,
Shelley
April 14, 2013
tabathasmith
I purchased the multiplication mastery program and when i download it there are some pages with black lines on it. I have redownloaded it 3 times and every time it is still there. why is this doing this? and how can it be fixed?
Thanks for your help
Tabatha Smith
Thanks for your help
Tabatha Smith
April 11, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Tabatha. This is likely due to one of two things. If you are on a PC, your Adobe Reader probably needs to be updated. If you are on a Mac, you might be opening the file with Preview. This will not work properly. Let me know if you still have troubles after trying the suggestions above and I will put you in touch with TpT Support.
Have a great evening,
Shelley
Have a great evening,
Shelley
April 11, 2013
Jenn Cuppage (TpT Seller) re: Mental Math Strategy Units: the Complete Addition Collection
Hi Shelley,
I have already bought the Additions mental math package and I now want to buy the subtraction. Had I bought them as a package there is a discount, is there anyway to adjust this after the fact?
Thanks so much!
Jenn
I have already bought the Additions mental math package and I now want to buy the subtraction. Had I bought them as a package there is a discount, is there anyway to adjust this after the fact?
Thanks so much!
Jenn
March 27, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Jenn! I can certainly give you the discounted price. The only thing is that we will have to do it through my blog store since I can't provide coupon codes for TpT. Could you email me at shelley_gray_@hotmail.com with your TpT username (so that I can verify your purchase)? Thanks!
Shelley
Shelley
March 27, 2013
Foreman Teaches (TpT Seller) re: Multi-Task Cards {Compound Words Edition}
You are fabulous! Thank you for sending me the message. I will print and laminate the activities as soon as I get home today. I will be sure to leave feedback. Thank you, again.
March 26, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
You're very welcome. Hope you and your students love it!
Have a great week,
Shelley
Have a great week,
Shelley
March 27, 2013
Foreman Teaches (TpT Seller) re: Multi-Task Cards {Compound Words Edition}
Great! Thank you so much for responding and so quickly. I will keep my eye out for the bundle.
March 26, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
I'm getting a technical glitch error message when posting the bundle, so it looks like it will take me a bit longer to post. I will keep trying though!
March 26, 2013
Foreman Teaches (TpT Seller) re: Multi-Task Cards {Compound Words Edition}
Hello. Your multi-task cards look great. I will be purchasing them for my classroom. Will you offering them as a bundle?
March 26, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! Yes! Just in the process of posting the bundle right now. Check my store in about 5 minutes :)
March 26, 2013
katherinemhowell re: Mental Math Strategy Units: Addition and Subtraction Combo Pack
Hi Shelley,
I love this mental math package and it has been great to have in the classroom. In the related facts page where the students write the subtraction facts to match, the bottom right has 0+7=10 and 7+0=10. Was there a page done with a correction on it? Thanks so much!
I love this mental math package and it has been great to have in the classroom. In the related facts page where the students write the subtraction facts to match, the bottom right has 0+7=10 and 7+0=10. Was there a page done with a correction on it? Thanks so much!
March 23, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Katherine! Yikes! That must have been a total oversight on my part. My family is just in the process of packing our house up and moving this weekend, and my external hard drive is already packed in a box somewhere. Do you mind if we get this sorted out as soon as I get moved into our new house? If you could email me at shelley_gray_@hotmail.com and then I will let you know as soon as the edits are done. Thanks so much!
Have a great week,
Shelley
Have a great week,
Shelley
March 25, 2013
MeganGordon
Hi Shelley,
I purchased your addition and subtraction combo pack. At the time, I thought I saw a multiplication and division combo pack as well but can't seem to find it. Do you have any strategies available for multiplication and division?
Thank you!
Megan
I purchased your addition and subtraction combo pack. At the time, I thought I saw a multiplication and division combo pack as well but can't seem to find it. Do you have any strategies available for multiplication and division?
Thank you!
Megan
March 17, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Megan! I don't have a combo pack for multiplicatin/division, but I do have strategy units for each one. You may have to copy and paste the links below into your browser.
Here is the multiplication program:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Mastery-a-Program-for-Basic-Multiplication-Facts
Here is the division unit:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Division-Strategies-Using-Strategies-to-Teach-Basic-Division-Facts
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Have a great day,
Shelley
Here is the multiplication program:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Mastery-a-Program-for-Basic-Multiplication-Facts
Here is the division unit:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Division-Strategies-Using-Strategies-to-Teach-Basic-Division-Facts
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Have a great day,
Shelley
March 17, 2013
Megan Wiese re: The Early Finisher Board Combo Pack {Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-6 Versions}
Does these activities go along with the common core standards?
March 14, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! I did not specifically create the activities with the Common Core in mind; however, many of them correlate naturally with it. If you have any other questions feel free to ask!
Thanks for your interest,
Shelley
Thanks for your interest,
Shelley
March 14, 2013
Katania Trudeau (TpT Seller)
Hi Shelley,
I just have a quick question for you. I purchased both your addition and subtraction mental math packets and have been working my way through the addition packet. I absolutely love how you have everything I would ever need included in this packet, however, I am curious as to the duration of time you spend on each strategy as well as the total duration of time spent on the entire addition or subtraction unit. Since we are reviewing the easy mental math strategies (i.e. doubles, make ten, etc.) we really only spent a day or so on each but I just wanted to get an estimate on how long you would recommend teaching each one. Thanks so much for all your hard work. I absolutely love your stuff and have my eye on a bunch of other fun packets :)
Thanks,
Katania
I just have a quick question for you. I purchased both your addition and subtraction mental math packets and have been working my way through the addition packet. I absolutely love how you have everything I would ever need included in this packet, however, I am curious as to the duration of time you spend on each strategy as well as the total duration of time spent on the entire addition or subtraction unit. Since we are reviewing the easy mental math strategies (i.e. doubles, make ten, etc.) we really only spent a day or so on each but I just wanted to get an estimate on how long you would recommend teaching each one. Thanks so much for all your hard work. I absolutely love your stuff and have my eye on a bunch of other fun packets :)
Thanks,
Katania
March 14, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Katania! Thank you so much for your kind words. It sounds like you are on the right track. There are just so many factors that should go into deciding when to move on to another strategy. For instance, what grade are you teaching? If you are teaching grade 1, you will likely not teach all of them anyways, and focus on strategies like counting on, doubles and making ten. If you are teaching grade 3 or 4, then you will move fairly quickly through the easier strategies, and then focus more on ones like making multiples of ten and front end addition. When it comes to subtraction, you will probably find that the strategies are taking longer for students to master, just because subtraction is usually more difficult. The most important thing to remember is that it is more beneficial for students to master a couple of strategies, rather than whip through them all without developing mastery. It will also depend on whether or not you are doing mental math every day. So, I don't really have an exact answer for you, but you should stick with one strategy until *most* of your students have mastered it and can comfortably solve equations using it. As you mentioned this might only take a day or two for simple strategies, but it may take a couple of weeks for more difficult ones. Remember also that once a strategy is mastered, you will want to integrate them so that students are practicing choosing the strategy that is the most efficient and effective for the particular equation.
Another thing to remember is that you can teach addition and subtraction all year long, even as you are teaching other operations. For example, although you may be focusing on a multiplication unit, you can still teach students a mental math strategy for addition or subtraction, as long as you are giving them time to practice it in isolation.
I'm sorry that I don't have an exact answer for you, but I hope this helps a bit! I have had a couple of people comment that they thought it was taking too long, but the results were so worth it in the end that it really didn't matter! I hope that your students have similar experiences!
Hope you have a great day. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions.
Shelley
Another thing to remember is that you can teach addition and subtraction all year long, even as you are teaching other operations. For example, although you may be focusing on a multiplication unit, you can still teach students a mental math strategy for addition or subtraction, as long as you are giving them time to practice it in isolation.
I'm sorry that I don't have an exact answer for you, but I hope this helps a bit! I have had a couple of people comment that they thought it was taking too long, but the results were so worth it in the end that it really didn't matter! I hope that your students have similar experiences!
Hope you have a great day. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions.
Shelley
March 14, 2013
Katherin Woolley (TpT Seller) re: Clothes Pin Equations to 24 Math Center
Hi Shelley I am only getting black smudges for your clothes pin equation to 24. I have downloaded and not opened in preview and it is still happening. Everything else I download is fine. Can you help please?
Katherin
Katherin
March 7, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Katherin! I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I didn't receive an email notification for your question and just noticed it! Sorry! Anyways, black smudges usually mean that your Adobe Reader needs to be updated. Try that, and if you still can't get it to work let me know.
Have a great day,
Shelley
Have a great day,
Shelley
March 14, 2013
Articulate Teacher (TpT Seller)
Do you have anything on regrouping strategies with subtraction? My kids do very well if we use manipulatives, or even addition. Oh gosh subtractions though...that's a chore.
March 2, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! I have an entire Mental Math subtraction collection that has been used with high success by many people. Students will learn 6 different strategies for subtraction (more effective than borrowing) and learn to use the most efficient and effective one. Just copy and paste the link below into your browser. Be sure to read the feedback as well to see what others are saying about it.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mental-Math-Strategy-Units-the-Complete-Subtraction-Collection
Let me know if I can assist you in any other way. Have a great weekend,
Shelley
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mental-Math-Strategy-Units-the-Complete-Subtraction-Collection
Let me know if I can assist you in any other way. Have a great weekend,
Shelley
March 2, 2013
Rhesia
Hi. I'm not sure if I overlooked anything---Are you still offering the Dr. Seuss Fact Family Task Cards (multiplication/division)?
March 2, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! Unfortunately I had to take them down as the Seuss corporation demanded that all Seuss-related items come down from TpT. Sorry about that!
Shelley
Shelley
March 2, 2013
Katherin Woolley (TpT Seller) re: Guided Reading Thinkmarks
Thank you so much Shelley these look awesome. I like how you fitted more on the page as well as we are continually being asked to photocopy as little as possible. I am looking forward to using them
Katherin
Katherin
February 27, 2013
Tina's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller)
Not a question- just wanted to say thank you again for all your hard work! I am using "Multiplication Mastery" again this year and my class is super excited! Not only are the kiddos pumped, but I am PUMPED that a big chunk of my numeracy block is all planned, copied, laminated and labelled with cute stickers and ready to roll! So nice to have such a fabulous 'go-to' unit for such a major part of our grade 3 curriculum! Thanks so much Shelley!!!!
-Tina
-Tina
February 25, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Aww, thanks so much Tina!! You are so sweet :) Have a fabulous week!
February 25, 2013
steph514 re: Mental Math Strategy Units: the Complete Addition Collection
Hi Shelley,
I am very interested in purchasing both your addition and subtraction pack however I teach in French and I was wondering if I could get an editable version so that I could translate it.
Thanks
Stephanie
I am very interested in purchasing both your addition and subtraction pack however I teach in French and I was wondering if I could get an editable version so that I could translate it.
Thanks
Stephanie
February 24, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Stephanie! Thanks so much for your interest in my Mental Math units. Unfortunately I cannot provide editable files as it goes against the terms of use of the graphics that I use. I'm sorry!
Let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with.
Thanks,
Shelley
Let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with.
Thanks,
Shelley
February 24, 2013
Katania Trudeau (TpT Seller)
Hi Shelley,
Let me first just say how much I love your addition and subtraction strategies packet! I am currently working my way through addition and will continue on through the subtraction one. Absolutely fantastice unit with everything I would ever need. I just have one request from you. As I was laminating the flash cards I noticed that two packets (one flash card on each) is missing the subtraction sign. I know I could easily add one in but I was wondering if you could possibly fix the error and upload them again. The first one is in the Using Doubles packet on page 56, and the second one is in the Using 10 packet on page 64. Thank you so much for your amazing work!
Thank you!
Let me first just say how much I love your addition and subtraction strategies packet! I am currently working my way through addition and will continue on through the subtraction one. Absolutely fantastice unit with everything I would ever need. I just have one request from you. As I was laminating the flash cards I noticed that two packets (one flash card on each) is missing the subtraction sign. I know I could easily add one in but I was wondering if you could possibly fix the error and upload them again. The first one is in the Using Doubles packet on page 56, and the second one is in the Using 10 packet on page 64. Thank you so much for your amazing work!
Thank you!
February 21, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Katania! Thank you so much for pointing this out to me! Not sure how I missed it! Both errors are corrected and the files are available to be re-downloaded. Thank you for your kind words as well. I am so glad that you are happy with your purchase :)
Have a great day,
Shelley
Have a great day,
Shelley
February 21, 2013
loislewis10
Do you have second grade common core math lessons?
February 20, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Lois! I sure do! I have many mental math resources that relate directly to Common Core. Here is the link to the Mental Math section of my store:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Shelley-Gray/category/mental-math/Category/Mental-Math
(You may need to copy and paste the link into your browser if it's not clickable)
Let me know if I can help you with anything else.
Have a great evening,
Shelley
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Shelley-Gray/category/mental-math/Category/Mental-Math
(You may need to copy and paste the link into your browser if it's not clickable)
Let me know if I can help you with anything else.
Have a great evening,
Shelley
February 20, 2013
Katherin Woolley (TpT Seller) re: Guided Reading Thinkmarks
Shelley are you able to add a thinkmark that has on it: I already knew this
Use this bookmark to mark statements or ideas you already knew
and a text to text connection one
I can make them but I would like them all to look the same.
Thanks
Katherin
Use this bookmark to mark statements or ideas you already knew
and a text to text connection one
I can make them but I would like them all to look the same.
Thanks
Katherin
February 18, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Katherin! The additions have been made. I ended up updating all of the pages with nicer graphics and fonts, as this was an older file of mine. Hope you enjoy!
Shelley
Shelley
February 18, 2013
bjloyd re: Step-by-Step Autobiographies
Thank you!!
February 11, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! No, I didn't get to it this year. Hopefully next year though!
Have a great week,
Shelley
Have a great week,
Shelley
February 4, 2013
aewebb
Are you going to be creating any Early Finisher activities centered around Valentine's Day/February? Thanks!
February 1, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! I won't be getting to that this year. Sorry!
Have a great weekend,
Shelley
Have a great weekend,
Shelley
February 1, 2013
larsonmadame
Looking for your Division Strategies.
January 31, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! I just posted it! Here is the link (you may need to copy and paste it into your browser):
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Division-Strategies-Using-Strategies-to-Teach-Basic-Division-Facts
Thanks for your interest,
Shelley
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Division-Strategies-Using-Strategies-to-Teach-Basic-Division-Facts
Thanks for your interest,
Shelley
January 31, 2013
teekay re: The Early Finisher Board {The Complete 40 Weeks}
Hi there.
Can you tell me if the tasks would work in overseas classrooms or is the language US specific? By that I mean if there are things like measurement tasks using miles, or gallons etc.
Thanks
Can you tell me if the tasks would work in overseas classrooms or is the language US specific? By that I mean if there are things like measurement tasks using miles, or gallons etc.
Thanks
January 31, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! I am actually from Canada, so I try to make all of my resources so that they appeal to people from all countries. This resource is not US specific.
Let me know if I can help you with anything else. Have a great day,
Shelley
Let me know if I can help you with anything else. Have a great day,
Shelley
January 31, 2013
daycare45 re: Center Signs: colorful signs for your classroom learning centers
Is it possible to get a list of the center signs included in this packet?
January 29, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! There should be a list in the product description. If you still don't see it please let me know.
Have a great evening,
Shelley
Have a great evening,
Shelley
January 29, 2013
Hannah Troyer (TpT Seller)
I bought the Early Finishers Board for Grades 1-4 and 5-6 and did not receive the file in the zipped folder on how to set up the board, the one references as the "Getting Started Guide". Is there any way that I can receive this so I can set up the board?
January 21, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Hannah! It is in there, it's just hiding :) Go into the 1-4 folder, then open one of the weekly folders, for example Weeks 1-8. You will see the Getting Started Guide as one of the files in that folder. If you still can't find it or need assistance with anything else, feel free to ask!
Have a great evening and thank you for your business,
Shelley
Have a great evening and thank you for your business,
Shelley
January 21, 2013
Graber Creations (TpT Seller)
Hi! I accidently purchased the expanded notation subtraction, I had put it in my cart and then saw your complete addition and subtraction set, which I bought. Are you able to refund the one unit? Thanks!!
January 21, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Yes, I will certainly will do this for you. I will contact TpT right away. If you still haven't been refunded by Wednesday, please let me know. Thanks so much for your business.
Have a great day,
Shelley
Have a great day,
Shelley
January 21, 2013
twilli (TpT Seller) re: The Grade 5-6 Early Finisher Board {Weeks 1-8}
I am teaching in Australia and would like to know if I can get a 'UK English' version or are the files editable?
January 21, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there. I cannot provide editable versions because of the terms of use of the graphics that I use, and unfortunately I do not have a UK version at this time. Sorry about that! I actually am from Canada, where the spelling is the same as you, but I just use it as an opportunity to introduce students to the fact that there are two ways to spell favourite, colour, etc. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
Have a great day,
Shelley
Have a great day,
Shelley
January 21, 2013
jgrigson re: The Grade 5-6 Early Finisher Board {The Complete 40 Weeks}
I was wanting to know if your 5-6 version would be too challenging for 4th graders. Is your 1-4 geared more toward primary? Thanks!
January 18, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi there! I have a page on my blog that addresses many of the questions that people have about the Early Finisher Board, including this question. Just copy and paste the link below into your browser:
http://teachingintheearlyyears.blogspot.ca/p/the-early-finisher-board.html
If I can help you in any other way, please let me know. Have a great day,
Shelley
http://teachingintheearlyyears.blogspot.ca/p/the-early-finisher-board.html
If I can help you in any other way, please let me know. Have a great day,
Shelley
January 19, 2013
Heather Perkins (TpT Seller)
I just stumbled upon your TPT shop and fell in love. Will you be having a sale any time soon? I am wanting to use a PO from my school but don't think I have enough $ in my account to get everything I want from your store at full price and I can't decide what to take off of my wishlist. You have amazing items! Good Job!
January 16, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Heather! Could you please email me at shelley_gray_@hotmail.com. Thanks!
January 16, 2013
Natasha Garst (TpT Seller)
Hi! I purchased your Multiplication Mastery unit and am wondering if you something similar for division. I looked but may have missed something! Thank you! Natasha
January 10, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Natasha! I will actually be beginning a complete division unit this week. I am hoping to have it posted by early to mid February. As long as you are following my TpT store you will be notified when it's posted.
Thanks for your interest,
Shelley
Thanks for your interest,
Shelley
January 10, 2013
Teri Hepker (TpT Seller) re: Mental Math Strategy Units: the Complete Addition Collection
Hi!
I've been looking but is there anyway to buy just the mental addition strategy posters?
Thanks!
Teri
I've been looking but is there anyway to buy just the mental addition strategy posters?
Thanks!
Teri
January 9, 2013
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
Hi Teri. At this time the posters are only sold as part of the strategy units. Sorry about that!
Shelley
Shelley
January 9, 2013
Behaviour Needs (TpT Seller)
Dear Shelley.
Can we promote each other’s teaching products?
I’ve been looking through your teaching resources on TeachersPayTeachers and LOVE what you do. Like you I am trying to get as much exposure for my own products and I’m hoping we can help each other.
I have a list of approx.. 20,000 teachers (50% US/Canada, 25% UK, 35% rest of world) and would like to mention your products in my email newsletter. I am sure many of my teacher subscribers would be interested in seeing what you offer. In return, I am hoping you can help me too – while earning an additional 50% commission on our products in the process. If you have a way of contacting your customers (an email database, facebook site, blog), I can supply you with a brief details about our in-demand product: ‘Take Control of the Noisy Class’.
All you need to do is send the email/blog post/update out to your subscribers offering them to go and watch a few free video tutorials on managing tough student groups. The first 3 videos are free, after which viewers are offered the chance to purchase the full program. There is no hard sell and our videos are very popular (even though they’re a little ‘bootstrap’ in style having been filmed in our attic using a cheap flip cam!J). Any sales will result in 50% commission paid directly to you by Paypal.
I am hoping we can build up to regular co-promotions like this to boost both our respective sales and make 2013 a great year – while providing teachers with the help and resources they need.
If you would like to know more, please contact chris@behaviourneeds.com and he will send you full details of how we can work together.
Best wishes,
Rob Plevin
Behaviour Needs Ltd
Can we promote each other’s teaching products?
I’ve been looking through your teaching resources on TeachersPayTeachers and LOVE what you do. Like you I am trying to get as much exposure for my own products and I’m hoping we can help each other.
I have a list of approx.. 20,000 teachers (50% US/Canada, 25% UK, 35% rest of world) and would like to mention your products in my email newsletter. I am sure many of my teacher subscribers would be interested in seeing what you offer. In return, I am hoping you can help me too – while earning an additional 50% commission on our products in the process. If you have a way of contacting your customers (an email database, facebook site, blog), I can supply you with a brief details about our in-demand product: ‘Take Control of the Noisy Class’.
All you need to do is send the email/blog post/update out to your subscribers offering them to go and watch a few free video tutorials on managing tough student groups. The first 3 videos are free, after which viewers are offered the chance to purchase the full program. There is no hard sell and our videos are very popular (even though they’re a little ‘bootstrap’ in style having been filmed in our attic using a cheap flip cam!J). Any sales will result in 50% commission paid directly to you by Paypal.
I am hoping we can build up to regular co-promotions like this to boost both our respective sales and make 2013 a great year – while providing teachers with the help and resources they need.
If you would like to know more, please contact chris@behaviourneeds.com and he will send you full details of how we can work together.
Best wishes,
Rob Plevin
Behaviour Needs Ltd
January 9, 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I am passionate about education and educational pedagogy. I have taught primarily in an early years setting since 2005.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Everything that I do in the classroom centers around the idea of student engagement. I am a firm believer that when students are highly engaged, they are learning at an optimal level. Any lesson or activity that I do centers around this belief.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
2010 Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of Manitoba, 2009-2010 Innovative Teacher Award
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Bachelor Degree in Education; University of Manitoba; Manitoba, Canada
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