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Shining and Sparkling in First
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This is a resource pack stuffed full of 63 pages of supplemental materials to use with Theme 6, Animal Adventures, of the Houghton Mifflin readin...
This is the busy teacher's dream come true when planning and teaching Theme 7, We Can Work It Out, of the Houghton Mifflin reading series. In th...
This center ties in perfectly as a supplement to the popular books by Laura Numeroff. If your class has been reading books like, If You Give a M...
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This resource pack, designed to align with Theme 8, Our Earth, is packed full of goodies for the busy teacher. Within this pack you will find re...
It's time to add some spice and color to your theme 9 activities! This pack is full of creative and unique activities to review and reinforce th...
Are parent-teacher conferences right around the corner? This 44-page package contains helpful resources for before, during, and after parent tea...
This cute center encourages students to use a cat and a pig as a reference for the short a and short i sound. Students will sort the word cards ...
This center is perfect for your students to practice reading words with l blends. This fun center contains 6 different l blends (bl, cl, fl, gl,...
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This resource pack is designed to help the busy teacher jazz up Theme 4, Family and Friends, of the Houghton Mifflin reading series. This colorf...
This packet was designed to give you those extra resources to help make your teaching of the Houghton Mifflin reading series more colorful and li...
This is a bundled pack of 5 of my popular literacy centers. Each of these centers is sold in my store individually for $2.00. If you buy this s...
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Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes is the story of a little girl who faces teasing over her name, but learns just how special it makes her in the end....
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If you liked the last two resource packs, just wait until you see this one! This 50 page product will make your life much easier with two ready ...
This jam-packed set of 20 different activities will be easy for any classroom teacher to assign to students. This is a 26 page packet with a wid...
This 53 page packet of activities is the perfect supplement to the HM language arts series for first grade. It focuses on high-frequency words, ...
This packet will help you supplement Theme 2 of the Houghton Mifflin reading series. This often requested packet is finally here! It contains m...
Do your students need practice distinguishing between asking and telling sentences? Do they need to work on understanding the difference between...
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Save $1 by purchasing three of my centers in one bundle pack! I have bundled three of my most popular phonics centers into a compressed zip file...
Are you CRazy for R Blends? This center instructs students to match the correct r blend with the matching word card and picture card. Included ...
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This center is perfect for your little friends to practice the skill of categorizing and classifying! Students will sort 12 animals based on the...
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FEEDBACK
kristinmcdonald
Great... kids love these!
May 15, 2013
amberv25
Great Resource!
May 15, 2013
mindycopenhaver
Cute activity - I really liked it. Slight issue with printing the picture cards - the border lines between some of the pics didn't show.
May 12, 2013
anyara
I love these! Thanks!
May 9, 2013
anyara
There were some mistakes so you may want to proof this!
May 9, 2013
Ameche
CUTE!
May 9, 2013
hubern
can't wait to use these next year!
May 9, 2013
craftycorbin
Great activity
May 9, 2013
TMLieurance
Great Resource!
May 9, 2013
DeannaLawson
Thanks you for the wonderful resource. I will use it next year. I was bummed that you didn't have the resource pack for the last theme.
May 8, 2013
DeannaLawson
Thanks again for the wonderful resource.
May 8, 2013
jlozmun
Great resources. Thank you.
May 8, 2013
awenrich
Thanks!
May 8, 2013
dfehr
Wonderful!
May 8, 2013
janicefrazier
Thank you!
May 7, 2013
janicefrazier
I love these! I hope you will make one for Theme 10.
May 7, 2013
debbiecalkins
3 of the 5 centers are missing words & pictures. I won't be able to use them.
May 6, 2013
roeding
Great HM practice!
May 6, 2013
roeding
Great to have these resources!
May 6, 2013
ameliasjetta
love this
May 6, 2013
janetwilson
Great Resource!
May 6, 2013
janetwilson
Great Resource!
May 6, 2013
BuffaloGirl
Great thanks!
May 5, 2013
madsmom222
students loved it!
May 4, 2013
madsmom222
Wonderful quality
May 4, 2013
madsmom222
I look forward to your theme packets .... great timesavers!
May 4, 2013
janicefrazier
Thank you.
May 2, 2013
janicefrazier
Another great unit.
May 2, 2013
janicefrazier
I love these to supplement my series.
May 2, 2013
nikolejennings
Great resources for my reading program.
May 1, 2013
kristinmcdonald
Love these!
April 30, 2013
MrsMcKee1
Very helpful!
April 29, 2013
Odyssey
Loved it! :)
April 29, 2013
Odyssey
Loved it!
April 29, 2013
ajshaw
The perfect addition to my intervention curriculum!
April 29, 2013
Mrotol1
I like that this resource has activities for the whole unit but I did find many mistakes. Each time my students do a new worksheet I feel like they find something wrong :(
April 29, 2013
Ferberi
Fun and fresh!
April 28, 2013
kalbe14
Great Resource!!!!
April 27, 2013
BHaaseMyers
Thanks!
April 27, 2013
donao
Great resource!
April 25, 2013
donao
Great resource pack! Waiting on Theme 10... :)
April 25, 2013
nancyrothbard
Great!
April 25, 2013
colona22
thanks so much!
April 23, 2013
bmalone
Thanks so much. Great resource.
April 22, 2013
heidilthomas
Love all of your HM packs! Thanks!
April 22, 2013
oneele
Fantastic!!!
April 22, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
kathy96coug re: Bushels of Learning {Math Centers to Practice Dot Patterns, Ten Frames, & MORE}
Do these centers have a recording sheet for students?
May 6, 2013
kristinmcdonald re: First Grade HM Theme 9 Special Friends Resource Pack
I was wondering about theme 10 too. Sorry to bug you. As you can see it will be a hot commodity! ;-)
Thanks!
Thanks!
May 6, 2013
kbehrendt
You do such a great job with these packets that I am willing to wait for Theme 10. My kiddos have loved working with them. I hope your delays are not serious.
Kim
Kim
May 6, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
I will eventually be creating a Theme 10 packet, but I cannot guarantee that it will be completed before the end of May.
May 6, 2013
starbella8
Hello,
Will you be doing a theme 10 packet?
Will you be doing a theme 10 packet?
May 2, 2013
pasojmo re: First Grade HM Theme 9 Special Friends Resource Pack
HI, I am also wondering when theme 10 will be out. Thank you! I am so bummed I found you so late in the year! There is always next year!
April 25, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Unfortunately, I cannot give a date for theme 10 at this time. A lot of unforeseen delays have occurred. I'll update as soon as I can give a specific date. Thanks for understanding!
April 25, 2013
janicefrazier
I loved your theme 9! Will you be getting a theme 10 out soon?
April 23, 2013
Mrotol1 re: First Grade HM Theme 7 Resource Pack
Hi! I recently bought the HM packet for Theme 7 and I started using Week 2 today. I found a few errors that I am unable to fix because it is a PDF. Not all the words in the word bank can be found in the wordsearch on Page 25. Also the directions on Page 39 say "lin" instead of line. Also many of the sentences start with lower case letters which was very confusing for my students. I am not trying to be a pain, but you know teachers don't make a lot of money so for $5.00 I just want it to be correct. Thanks!
April 22, 2013
mattei re: First Grade HM Theme 9 Special Friends Resource Pack
Hi, Just wondering when theme 10 will be out. Thank you!
April 18, 2013
janicefrazier re: First Grade HM Theme 4 Family and Friends Resource Pack
Do you know which edition of HM you have? Some sellers have HM items with stories not found in my book. Your packets look great but if they are an older or newer addition they might not match my stories.
April 2, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
It is the 2005 edition. To be sure it would work for you, you could look at the story titles referenced in my product descriptions to see if they match your stories. I hope this helps and I'm glad you're interested in this product!
April 3, 2013
mattei
Hi! Any chance you could tell me when your theme 9 packet may be
available. I'm so impressed with your packets! Thank you!
available. I'm so impressed with your packets! Thank you!
March 28, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
It is almost finished:) I'm hoping to have it posted by Monday, 4-1. Thanks so much for your purchases and your interest!
March 28, 2013
pattdmclaughlin re: First Grade HM Theme 5 Home Sweet Home Resource Pack
Will this work with Theme 5- Home Sweet Home 2001 edition?
March 17, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your interest in this packet! I'm not sure if it will work for the 2001 edition. You can check out my product description and download the free preview to see if any of the story titles and skills match what you have. I hope you can use it!
March 18, 2013
kathy96coug re: First Grade HM Theme 3 Let's Look Around Resource Pack
Hello again....
I have all your packets and love them! My kids and I could not find the words CALL and WHY on the wordsearch for week 2 in theme 3.
Thank you so much for all your hard and creative work!
I have all your packets and love them! My kids and I could not find the words CALL and WHY on the wordsearch for week 2 in theme 3.
Thank you so much for all your hard and creative work!
March 5, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi, I'm so sorry about that. Thanks so much for your purchase and your compliments! I will edit that packet soon and will update this response at that point.
March 18, 2013
kathy96coug re: First Grade HM Theme 5 Home Sweet Home Resource Pack
Loving all your HM packets. My kiddos discovered a little error on hte crossword puzzle for week 3. 2 downis little and 4 across is good, but the do not intersect, with the d and e ending on the same square. Thanks so much for all your hard work!!!
March 5, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi! Thanks for all of your purchases! I will correct that error and I'll let you know when the edited version has been uploaded. I apologize for the error!
March 18, 2013
Amanda Dehoff (TpT Seller)
Perfect! That should be plenty of time! :) I will check back then!
March 1, 2013
Amanda Dehoff (TpT Seller)
Theme 7 was great! Thank you! I have an observation during the time when I will be completing Theme 8. Any thoughts on when Theme 8 might be ready? Not trying to rush you, but I love the packets. Thanks :)
February 26, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your purchases! I'm so glad you like them and are using them in your classroom. I plan to have Theme 8 finished by March 10th, at the latest. I hope that will help you out with your observation. Best of luck!
February 26, 2013
Amanda Dehoff (TpT Seller)
Theme 7 was great! Thank you! I have an observation during the time when I will be completing Theme 8. Any thoughts on when Theme 8 might be ready? Not trying to rush you, but I love the packets. Thanks :)
February 26, 2013
Amanda Dehoff (TpT Seller)
I absolutely love the HM resource packs for themes 1-6. Any chance you will be making packs for themes 7-10? Thanks!
February 4, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Yes, I will. I'm working on 7 this very minute and I'm trying really hard to have it done soon. But as I'm sure you understand, everyday life keeps taking up most of my time. I'm so glad you love them:)
February 4, 2013
silveyscreen re: First Grade Literacy Centers Bundle
I downloaded the cupcake compound words and there are no words on the cupcakes. Help!
January 21, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry you are having this issue:( I just downloaded the product myself to see if I would experience the same problem, but the words are on each cupcake when I open the file. If you leave your email address, I will send you this file alone and maybe that will fix the problem. If you'd rather not leave your email address publicly, you can email me at mmmurray77@gmail.com and I will reply to your email privately. Or, you can contact Teachers pay Teachers customer support by clicking the contact us link at the bottom of the page. They may be able to help you if it's a "technology" issue, such as not having the latest version of Adobe. You can also try re-downloading the product. I hope one of these suggestions helps you. Thanks so much for your purchase!
January 21, 2013
mattei
When will theme 7 be available? I need it in a week. Any chance it will be done? I love your packets- Thank you!
January 17, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi! I'm so glad you love the packets! My plan is to have theme 7 ready by Feb. 1st. I'm sorry, I know that's more than a week away:( However, I will do my best to try to have it finished a few days before that.
January 17, 2013
dawngallagher
Thank you, it printed for me.
January 14, 2013
kathy96coug
I purchased the Theme 5 packet for Houghton Mifflin, along with others, and love each one. I am getting ready to use the diagraph sort in a center, but the sorting cards contain two CH cards and no SH cards. Could you please fix this ASAP. Thank you!!
January 13, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
So so sorry about the mistake and so glad to hear you love these packs! I've corrected the sorting cards and uploaded the new product. I apologize for the inconvenience!
January 14, 2013
dawngallagher re: First Grade Literacy Centers Bundle
I can't get the contraction satisfaction part to print anything but the first page. Any suggestions?
January 12, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
I'm very sorry to hear that you are having this problem and I'm not sure why that is happening. I just downloaded the product myself and saw that all pages for the contraction satisfaction center are included. Are you seeing all the pages when you open the file and only having trouble printing, or are you only seeing the 1st page when you open the file? There should be 13 pages in that particular center. If you email me at mmmurray77@gmail.com, I will be happy to email you the contraction satisfaction file individually and maybe that will work better.
January 12, 2013
dvonplinsky re: First Grade Literacy Centers Bundle
I just purchased your set of literacy centers for first grade and they look so cute! The only problem I had was when I opened the "Contraction Satisfaction" set, the only page that showed up was the sample page from your preview. Can you please correct that or tell me how to download the entire set of pages for that center?
Thank you!
D. Von Plinsky
Thank you!
D. Von Plinsky
January 2, 2013
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
I am so very sorry about this mistake! Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention. I've sold many of these bundle packs and I feel awful that I'm only now finding out about this oversight. It has been fixed, so please re-download and accept my apologies! I'd be happy to send you a free product of your choice for any inconvenience this has caused you! Just leave me your email address and the product you'd like:)
January 2, 2013
mrsyamamoto re: First Grade HM Themes 1-5 Resource Packs Bundle
Do you also have a set for the remaining themes as well?
December 27, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi! Thanks for your interest. I'm guessing you mean a set for themes 6-10? I am still developing those packets and when each theme's packet has been created, I will bundle them into a large file for purchase. Theme 6 will be coming soon. However, theme 10 will not be ready for several months.
December 27, 2012
mattei
HI When will theme 6 for HM- first grade be available? We are starting when we get back from break! :) Thank you!
December 27, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi! My goal is to have it posted on Tuesday:) Thanks so much for your interest. I will work hard to get it done for you.
December 27, 2012
Trule re: Frosty Friends Addition and Subtraction Centers
Page 17 is missing a number on one of the equations. Otherwise I LOVE this packet!
December 8, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry about that! I will update page 17 ASAP. I'll update this post just as soon as it is corrected so you can re-download.
Update: The missing number on page 17 has been inserted. I am so sorry about this oversight and appreciate you contacting me through the Q&A section of my store:) Please redownload the product so that your copy has the correct version of page 17.
Update: The missing number on page 17 has been inserted. I am so sorry about this oversight and appreciate you contacting me through the Q&A section of my store:) Please redownload the product so that your copy has the correct version of page 17.
December 8, 2012
towlen re: First Grade HM Themes 1-5 Resource Packs Bundle
Are these bundles for the (green ) reading books? I think the copyright date is 2003?
December 6, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure of the copyright date, but yes they are green. Theme 1 is All Together Now, Theme 2 is We Can Work it Out, Theme 3 is Let's Look Around, Theme 4 is Family and Friends, and Theme 5 is Home Sweet Home. If there are particular stories you are wondering about, just ask:)
December 6, 2012
gmawise re: If You Give a Student This Center...He Will Learn About Cause and Effect
this is not a question, but a comment. You are absolutely correct about recording sheet. It is great. I got your activity mixed up with another. So sorry.
December 1, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
No problem! I noticed you revised your rating for me and I truly appreciate that you took the time to do that:) Thanks again for purchasing this center. I'm so glad you like it!
December 1, 2012
vogts re: First Grade HM Theme 2 Surprise Resource Pack
Do you have a resource pack for Theme 3 that you sell by itself?
Thanks
Thanks
November 27, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Yes, it is in my store. Thanks for your interest:)
November 28, 2012
teachertam2 re: First Grade HM Theme 3 Let's Look Around Resource Pack
Do you have a packet for theme 4 & 5 & other first grade themes?
November 17, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Yes, the theme 4 packet is currently in my store. Thanks for your interest in these packets. Theme 5 will be added this week. Theme 6 is still being created and will be available in mid-December. I will keep creating packets for the remaining themes as well.
November 17, 2012
kathy96coug
Hi. I purchased the Theme 3 pack for HM. I found one item that I was hoping you could update. For week 1, the high-frequency word sheet does not use the word FLOWER listed on the top, but instead fall is used twice below, both on #1 and #7. Thanks so much.
November 14, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi! I just uploaded a revised version with the correction you suggested for page 16 along with revisions to pages 18, 22, 24, 26, 29, and 30. Please re-download and print those pages. I apologize for the error! Thanks for your purchase!
November 14, 2012
amiller7 re: First Grade HM Theme 2 Surprise Resource Pack
Hi :)
May I purchase one section of this for a lower cost? I am interested in viewing the Minerva Louise activity sheet. Thanks!
May I purchase one section of this for a lower cost? I am interested in viewing the Minerva Louise activity sheet. Thanks!
November 5, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi and thank you for your interest in the Theme 2 Resource Pack. The packet is sold as a complete set. The only items available in the packet for individual sale are the number words center and the short vowel party time center. You can find both of these in my store. Unfortunately, the Miverva Louise activity sheet is not available individually.
November 6, 2012
Daisy Hernandez (TpT Seller) re: Parent Teacher Conferences {A Kit to Help you Succeed}
Hello! Would I be able to edit the text? I teach bilingual kindergarten so I would need to translate. Thanks!
November 4, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi! Unfortunately, the text is in PDF secure format and cannot be edited. But I appreciate your interest in the product!
November 4, 2012
deesmail90 re: Autumn Blend {Fall Harvest/Halloween Party Activity}
Hi! I just downloaded your Autumn Blend {Fall Harvest/Halloween Party Activity} but when I open the PDF file the text is all blurred out. Everywhere where there should be text it is just a black blurred line. I am not having trouble with any other downloads. Thank you.
Diana Caudillo
Diana Caudillo
October 28, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry to hear that! I have no idea what could be causing it. I just downloaded it and everything looked normal. I suggest trying to download again. If it is still blurry, I can email you a copy if you leave your email address. I hope I can help:)
October 28, 2012
gaston re: Fall Fun Fact Families Freebie {Math Center}
Hi! I downloaded your Fall Fun Fact Families Freebie, but page two is blank. I'm assuming it is directions. Can you help me with that? My email is elizabeth_gaston@auburn.cnyric.org
Thanks,
Beth
Thanks,
Beth
October 16, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi Beth,
I'm sorry your direction page did not print. I have no idea why that might have happened. I just downloaded a copy and mine had all pages included. I'm emailing you a copy of the packet shortly. I appreciate you asking this question before leaving feedback. I hope you like this center!
I'm sorry your direction page did not print. I have no idea why that might have happened. I just downloaded a copy and mine had all pages included. I'm emailing you a copy of the packet shortly. I appreciate you asking this question before leaving feedback. I hope you like this center!
October 16, 2012
Schlauchs
We don't have Mac the Cat either :(
October 2, 2012
Schlauchs re: First Grade HM Theme 1 All Together Now Resource Pack
I must have a different version as those stories are not in our book. Shoot! Should have investigated further before purchase. :(
October 2, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Oh I'm sorry to hear that! Hopefully you can make use of all the other resources in the pack. Pet cats and big cats is definitely not essential to use the animal sorting center. My kids loved having it at our weekly science center.
October 2, 2012
Schlauchs re: First Grade HM Theme 1 All Together Now Resource Pack
Where did the stories Pig in a Rig and Pet Cats and Big Cats come from? Are they part of the HM series?
October 2, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Yes. Pigs in a Rig is the Theme 1 Week 3 Main Story. Pet Cats and Big Cats is the Theme 1 Week 1 Science Link. Hope this helps you!
October 2, 2012
KarenBee re: First Grade HM Theme 1 All Together Now Resource Pack
Re: printing. Thank you, that worked. Can't wait to use these!
Great stuff!
Karen
Great stuff!
Karen
October 2, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Oh, I am so glad! I have been waiting to hear back from you, wondering if I was helpful! Glad you like them and hope your students do too!
October 2, 2012
KarenBee re: First Grade HM Theme 1 All Together Now Resource Pack
I'm having trouble printing this. I've printed a few pages and some are missing text because it is beyond the printable area on the width, such as the "Day at School" Venn diagram p.35 and the animal sorting center recording sheet. Help! Thanks.
October 1, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Can you try selecting "shrink to fit" on the print menu? This is the first I've heard of this problem. Let me know if it won't work! I'm sorry you're having this issue!
October 1, 2012
tgaestel re: CRazy for R Blends!
I need 8 1/2 x 11 inch blends with pictures to use whole group before this activity can this be enlarged successfully? Thanks, Tracy
aj575@lafn.org
aj575@lafn.org
October 1, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Hi, thanks for your interest in my product! I hope I can help. Here's what I suggest. If you decide to purchase the product, you can try using larger paper and select "fit to printable area" on the print menu. If after trying this you are unsuccessful, let me know and I can email you an enlarged copy.
October 1, 2012
jefoster re: Short a and Short i Literacy Center
Hello,
Wondering if you plan on making packets for the rest of the houghton mifflin themes?
Wondering if you plan on making packets for the rest of the houghton mifflin themes?
September 15, 2012
Shining and Sparkling in First (TpT Seller)
Absolutely!!! Working on theme 3 now:)
September 15, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching since 2001. I began my career in special education and made the transition to the regular classroom in 2009. I have not regretted that decision for a second. I LOVE teaching first grade and I can't imagine doing anything else.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I like to provide my students with hands-on opportunities to help them learn. I love to integrate technology as much as possible. I believe ALL students can learn and my heart is definitely with the struggling learners. I differentiate for my sweeties as much as I can.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Yet to be added
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education Master's in Reading Education
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I love my life with my husband, son, and little dog. We've been through some VERY challenging times which has only made our story together all the more inspiring and it has only helped our love to grow.
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