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FEEDBACK
norrisjrn2012
This came in handy during my work sample! Thank you!
May 16, 2013
jle73
Great center
May 16, 2013
cnsstewart
Very nice! Thanks!
May 11, 2013
roll8135 (TpT Seller)
Perfect for the Common Core standards I was hoping to achieve with a Natural Disaster research report! Thank you!
May 7, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
That's great to hear, I hope your students enjoy the activities and the final project. Thanks for leaving feedback.
Mel
Mel
May 8, 2013 
najzad
Very cute! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
May 5, 2013
SourCherry
Thank you very much, Top Notch Teaching. This will be a wonderful end-of-year project to keep kids motivated about learning. You're awesome!
May 5, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for leaving feedback! This is definitely a good way to keep your students motivated for the end of year, I hope you have fun making the toys!
Cheers
Mel
Cheers
Mel
May 5, 2013
shelleypope
Thank you
April 19, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback :-)
Cheers
Mel
Cheers
Mel
April 19, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback and glad to hear the item will be great for your preschoolers :-D
Mel
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback and glad to hear the item will be great for your preschoolers :-D
Mel
April 19, 2013
rosaliep
Just the resource I was looking for- you have saved me a lot of work.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
April 8, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Glad to hear that you have saved some work and time with your purchase. I hope your students enjoy the activities.
Cheers
Melinda
Cheers
Melinda
April 8, 2013
Janit
Students liked the activities
April 2, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
That's great to hear Janit, thanks for your purchase and feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
Cheers
Melinda
April 8, 2013
lovehappy13
This will be very helpful in my classroom.
Thanks!
Dr. G
Thanks!
Dr. G
March 25, 2013
lorijgreig
I am very pleased with this product. It is exactly what I was looking for! We have to assess the design process in science on the report cards and this will be a great addition to my projects. I am very curious to see what my grade 5 & 6 students create. I hope they can fly! THANK YOU!
March 14, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for leaving such great feedback. I hope your students can get their toys to fly ;-)
March 27, 2013
momoffrannie
I really like the inclusion of the pie graph and asking students to figure out the percentages. All of my students can figure out which "piece of the pie" goes with each bit of data, using logic. The percentages are a great way to differentiate graphing for some of my higher achievers and something I could easily add to other graphing activities. Thank you very much for the idea!
March 5, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for the feedback and I'm glad you liked the percentages idea :-)
March 6, 2013
alisonmiller14
Thank you
March 2, 2013
kylieglee
Handy reference guide for PE activities
February 7, 2013
dkeitaanpaa2
great resource thanks
January 25, 2013
2teddybears
great job
January 21, 2013
bmclaws
Great product!
January 14, 2013
christyharms
I left this for a sub this week. The kids loved it and she loved the stress free activity!
January 13, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks, that's great to hear that your sub found it so useful!
January 16, 2013
jamison4
Thank you so much for creating these. You have saved me so much time and effort.
January 8, 2013
dgantner
Can't wait to use!
January 6, 2013
tcl0909
A ready to go resource that can be adapted to different classes
December 29, 2012
jamiz
Great variety and opportunities for higher learning!
December 9, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks for taking the time to leave me feedback, I hope your students enjoy the varied activities.
January 12, 2013
krgoebel
The kids will love these. Thanks
November 26, 2012
purdyj
SO fun! My kids love them
November 24, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your feedback and I'm glad to hear they're a hit with your kids!
Cheers
Melinda
Cheers
Melinda
November 25, 2012
Cubby33
What a wonderful resource, thank you. Clearly written & easy to understand - good ideas for modifying & made me think further about adaptations for students in our support unti :-)
November 24, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback. I'm glad you found it easy to understand and that you can see how it can benefit your students :-D Have fun playing all the different sports!
Cheers
Melinda
Cheers
Melinda
November 24, 2012
Innovative Teacher (TpT Seller)
Great product! Thank you for sharing. I am your newest follower and I am Innovative Teacher. Please visit my store to download my freebies, leave a comment if you wish, or become a follower of mine.
November 12, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks for taking the time to rate my product :o)
Cheers
Melinda
Cheers
Melinda
November 24, 2012
cand1
This was wonderful.
November 8, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you like the pack! Thanks for leaving feedback :)
November 9, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks Karen, I hope your students enjoy playing the bingo game!
November 3, 2012
lito619
Super!
October 29, 2012
snotay
Awesome!
October 26, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your feedback Kiwi Steph. I'm glad you like the worksheet and the questions I used. I hope your students have fun completing it!
October 24, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Alackey,
Thanks for purchasing this pack, I hope your students enjoy the activities.
Melinda
Thanks for purchasing this pack, I hope your students enjoy the activities.
Melinda
September 26, 2012
kgulling
Cute!
August 16, 2012
Kimzon
I'm a trainee teacher trying to teach Netball to intermediate kids and have been having trouble coming up with creative new games. Thanks heaps, this was awesome. :)
June 10, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
My pleasure, I’m glad you found the ideas useful. Hopefully some of the other activities will also give you some ideas when you teach those sports :D
June 10, 2012
AliMath (TpT Seller)
You should be charging for this booklet - it is fantastic!!! What a great use of questioning and so appealing to the children with it's pictures! I've pinned this to pinterest too!
May 7, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Awesome, thanks so much for pinning my booklet. I hope you’ll be able to use this; the kids had so much fun designing and making a new flying toy!
May 7, 2012
AliMath (TpT Seller)
This looks great! So easy to read! I have a Smart Board in my classroom and I am going to use it for a quick whole group activity! The kids will love all the pictures and colors - In fact, I think I will use it this week since it is Mother's Day this weekend!
May 7, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks for downloading my worksheet and taking the time to leave me feedback! I’m glad you’ll be able to use it this week and I would be interested to hear how you go with it?
May 7, 2012
Kindergarten Squared (TpT Seller)
This is a really nice task activity. The kids would really enjoy this!
April 28, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Page and Cristy,
Thanks for stopping by my store and rating one of my products. My year 5 students really enjoyed making a new flying toy, and some of the inventions actually worked too :)
Thanks for stopping by my store and rating one of my products. My year 5 students really enjoyed making a new flying toy, and some of the inventions actually worked too :)
April 28, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for rating my bar graph worksheet, it is appreciated!!
Thanks for rating my bar graph worksheet, it is appreciated!!
April 28, 2012
mslaninga
What a great unit!
April 22, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi, thanks for taking the time to rate my product and leave feedback! I hope your students enjoy the activities!
April 22, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks Scipi for taking the time to rate my product and leave such positive feedback!
April 15, 2012
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vindomama re: Digraph Activities, Games & Worksheets {sh}
Do you have a packet for /th/ /ch/ /wh/ ?
May 9, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Thanks so much for your question. At the moment I only have individual packs for the digraph /sh/ and /ch/. You can find these at the below links. I will be adding /th/ and /wh/ in the coming weeks. If you follow me you will be notified when they're added.
/ch/ pack: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digraph-Activities-Games-Worksheets-ch
/sh/ pack: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digraph-Activities-Games-Worksheets-sh
Cheers
Mel
Thanks so much for your question. At the moment I only have individual packs for the digraph /sh/ and /ch/. You can find these at the below links. I will be adding /th/ and /wh/ in the coming weeks. If you follow me you will be notified when they're added.
/ch/ pack: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digraph-Activities-Games-Worksheets-ch
/sh/ pack: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digraph-Activities-Games-Worksheets-sh
Cheers
Mel
May 9, 2013
Michelle Beatty (TpT Seller) re: Science Experiment - Investigating Floating and Sinking
Hi! We're struggling with this document...it won't print...it says it's secured and password protected!
Thanks!
Thanks!
April 18, 2013
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Michelle,
Sorry to hear you're having problems with printing this document. Is it the Science Experiment - Investigating Floating and Sinking item that you're having trouble with? I have just checked and the PDF definitely has printing allowed. I haven't had anyone else mention that they've had a problem printing. What version of Adobe are you using? Sometimes older versions can cause various issues, which may be why. You can get an updated version of Adobe here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/.
Cheers
Melinda
Sorry to hear you're having problems with printing this document. Is it the Science Experiment - Investigating Floating and Sinking item that you're having trouble with? I have just checked and the PDF definitely has printing allowed. I haven't had anyone else mention that they've had a problem printing. What version of Adobe are you using? Sometimes older versions can cause various issues, which may be why. You can get an updated version of Adobe here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/.
Cheers
Melinda
April 18, 2013
narellefraser86
Hello,
I've just order you punctuation pack and was wondering if I could please have a poster saying full stop instead of period. My user name is narellefraser86 and the purchase date was 16/12/12
Thanks very much
I've just order you punctuation pack and was wondering if I could please have a poster saying full stop instead of period. My user name is narellefraser86 and the purchase date was 16/12/12
Thanks very much
December 16, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Narellefraser86,
That's no problem. Could you please send me an email so I can send on the Freddy Full Stop poster to you. My email is: melinda@topnotchteaching.com.
Thanks
Melinda
That's no problem. Could you please send me an email so I can send on the Freddy Full Stop poster to you. My email is: melinda@topnotchteaching.com.
Thanks
Melinda
December 16, 2012
monmarsar re: Punctuation – 10 Punctuation Posters
Hi
Would it be possible to send a modified version - saying 'full stop' instead of 'period'. The term we use locally is full stop so using a different term would confuse our students.
Thank you
Monica
Would it be possible to send a modified version - saying 'full stop' instead of 'period'. The term we use locally is full stop so using a different term would confuse our students.
Thank you
Monica
November 18, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Monica,
That's no problem, I have another version that uses Freddy Full Stop. When you have purchased the pack, if you could email me your username and date of purchase I can then verify the sale. I will then email you a copy of the version with Freddy Full Stop, so you will then have both. You can email me at melinda@topnotchteaching.com.
Thanks for your question!
Cheers
Melinda
That's no problem, I have another version that uses Freddy Full Stop. When you have purchased the pack, if you could email me your username and date of purchase I can then verify the sale. I will then email you a copy of the version with Freddy Full Stop, so you will then have both. You can email me at melinda@topnotchteaching.com.
Thanks for your question!
Cheers
Melinda
November 18, 2012
Karen Barnes (TpT Seller) re: 2D Shape Bingo and Poster Pack
hi I have just purchased this activity and I am unable to down load it. Could you please assist.
Thankyou
Karen Barnes
Thankyou
Karen Barnes
November 4, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Karen,
I’m sorry to hear that you are having difficulties downloading the file. If you go to your ‘Downloads and Purchases’ page on the right side of the page near the top is a section called ‘Need Help Download Difficulties’. If you click on this it will give you a couple of tips to try to help you download. If that doesn’t work there is the option to have the file emailed to you or if it is too large you can contact Teachers Pay Teachers who will be able to assist you with the download.
I hope this helps!
Thanks
Melinda
I’m sorry to hear that you are having difficulties downloading the file. If you go to your ‘Downloads and Purchases’ page on the right side of the page near the top is a section called ‘Need Help Download Difficulties’. If you click on this it will give you a couple of tips to try to help you download. If that doesn’t work there is the option to have the file emailed to you or if it is too large you can contact Teachers Pay Teachers who will be able to assist you with the download.
I hope this helps!
Thanks
Melinda
November 4, 2012
Kandorf re: Spelling Activities – A Learning Center Using The Three-Story Intellect
I was looking at your spelling activities program and wondered if you include the spelling words with that set. Thanks!
August 9, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Kandorf,
Thanks for your question. The spelling learning center is designed to be used with any set of spelling words, so I have not included any. That way it can fit in with you current focus.
Thanks
Melinda
Thanks for your question. The spelling learning center is designed to be used with any set of spelling words, so I have not included any. That way it can fit in with you current focus.
Thanks
Melinda
August 9, 2012
Where Everything's Affordable (TpT Seller)
Not a question, but thanks for joining our blog hop! I'm your newest follower!
But, actually, I'm not sure what to add to the comments for the URL. Are you in a different country? Sorry, I'm not very tech savvy.
Thanks
ann
But, actually, I'm not sure what to add to the comments for the URL. Are you in a different country? Sorry, I'm not very tech savvy.
Thanks
ann
May 8, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Hi Ann,
Thanks for following :). In Blogger you can choose who can comment on your blog. Go to your settings, and then posts and comments. You will see a section ‘who can comment’, if you click on anyone, then people that don’t fit the other categories will be able to comment. Hope that helps!
Thanks for following :). In Blogger you can choose who can comment on your blog. Go to your settings, and then posts and comments. You will see a section ‘who can comment’, if you click on anyone, then people that don’t fit the other categories will be able to comment. Hope that helps!
May 8, 2012
Rockin Resources (TpT Seller)
Hello!
I am your newest follower! Thank you for your freebies for my booklet. I will have it ready this weekend! If you get a chance, can you follow me on TPT and my blog? I would super duper appreciate it!
Pam
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-O
http://mrsosrockinresources.blogspot.com/
www.pinterest.com/polivieri
I am your newest follower! Thank you for your freebies for my booklet. I will have it ready this weekend! If you get a chance, can you follow me on TPT and my blog? I would super duper appreciate it!
Pam
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-O
http://mrsosrockinresources.blogspot.com/
www.pinterest.com/polivieri
April 17, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Happy to contribute my freebies and thanks so much for following. I am now following your store and looking forward to checking out all of your prodcuts :-)).
Mel
Mel
April 18, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Flight Workbook - Using the Technology Process
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie since you are a newbie. I thought this unit was excellent. Good questions using several levels of Bloom's.
Here are a couple of suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, create a cover page for EVERY product you create which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers. Make the second page the directions or suggestions page. Add some color to the worksheets. For some reason, buyers like color even though they copy it in black and white. Finally, number your pages.
If you have time, I’d would value your input on one of my freebies listed below. I love to get feedback from a variety of teachers.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Narratives-146-Different-Ways-to-Say-Said
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Homework-Rubric
I am now your 4th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
Here are a couple of suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, create a cover page for EVERY product you create which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers. Make the second page the directions or suggestions page. Add some color to the worksheets. For some reason, buyers like color even though they copy it in black and white. Finally, number your pages.
If you have time, I’d would value your input on one of my freebies listed below. I love to get feedback from a variety of teachers.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Narratives-146-Different-Ways-to-Say-Said
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Homework-Rubric
I am now your 4th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
April 15, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave me such great advice. I will definitely update my freebies to include your tips. I’d be happy to provide feedback on your freebies, so I’ll head on over and have a look now!
April 15, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hi, my name is Melinda Crean and I have been a teacher for 9 years in Western Australia. I mainly teach the primary years: 1-7. I have been involved in mentoring programs for beginning teachers as well as teaching trainee teachers. More information about my experience can be found here: http://topnotchteaching.com/about/. I also coordinate a bridging program at a University that assists prospective students in gaining entry to University courses.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I believe that all students should experience success in learning. I incorporate experiences where students succeed, an environment where they are not afraid to 'have a go' and I relate learning to real life experiences. I encourage self-motivation and self-regulation to promote ownership of learning.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
I graduated from my teaching degree with first class honours. I also received the Miles Medal for Excellence in Education (dux of year).
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I completed a Bachelor of Education (primary), first class honours at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I am passionate about K-7 education and how we can better ourselves as teachers to provide more quality opportunities for our students.
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