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This is a 30 page word document filled with morning message ideas for first grade. This can be adapted for K or second. I wrote out each messag...
**See also the newly created Set 2 AND the bundled Set 1 and 2 packs!**
I created this product this year for 3 reasons:
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This is a SUPER FUN way to get your students involved in the election day process! This is an animal election! There are 3 different sets of an...
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I am so very proud of this pack! There are over 50 pages of lesson plans, writing prompts, activities, and writing sheets that I have complied ov...
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This is a great booklet for students to learn about their town, state, country, continent, the oceans and world! They fill in each name along wi...
**This is SET 1 AND SET 2 of Word Problems bundled together- see also Set 1 and Set 2 sold separately**
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How many times have you heard..."I don't have anything to write about." Yes me too! That is when this product was created! There are 7 total w...
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This is an excellent way to expose your students to map skills in a fun way! Each child will get a map of the U.S. and the World and answer ques...
This is an amazing unit! It has 10 different Energy activities designed for second grade (however, first and third could do all the activities!
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I have compiled all of my FAVORITE holiday activities in one pack!! This has so many things to fill the entire month of December! There are 23 ...
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This is 21 pages of math fact goodness! I wanted a new way for my students to master math facts and couldn't find anything out there, so I creat...
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I LOVE to make this project every Spring! The children fill out an "About Me" organizer (included) a...
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This is an amazing bundle! After my third year completely unhappy with our spelling program, I decided to create my own! This bundle includes 3...
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**This is SET 2 of Word Problems- look for Set 1 Or the Bundled 1 & 2 Pack**
This pack is much more difficult than the first set- perfect fo...
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Leaping Leprechauns! This pack is JAMMED with fun activities to last you all of MARCH!! With more than 18 different types of projects, reading, ...
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This product is JAM PACKED! With 155 pages, it includes words to either be made into a flip book (first letter changes) OR a making words activi...
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This is a SUPER fun back to school pack! With 12 different activities, detailed instructions, and a poster, you will be all set for the first we...
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Teaching Common Core? Teaching without the traditional algorithm? This has everything you might need to teach common core standards 2.NBT.5 and ...
This is such a fun and meaningful lesson(s) that can be used all year! I incorporate the Fancy Nancy books and we tune into interesting words as ...
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Fun and Fearless in First (TpT Seller)
What a cool idea! I love the idea of the anticipation as we open each envelope. And it's nice to have different choices for each letter. So cool! Thank you! Colleen
May 25, 2013
Meredith Mitchell (TpT Seller)
I love how there is such a variety of activities to do with each letter! Love the graphics too!
May 25, 2013
caburlison
Wow! This is so awesome! Yesterday was my last day but I can't wait to do it next year! You did a great job with this! I love that I have a big variety to choose from!
May 25, 2013
Reyes Remarkable Rants (TpT Seller)
So many options! This is such a versatile resource you can pick and choose what you have time/resources for and each year it could be different! Love it! Thanks!
May 25, 2013
AngieHenry
A very comprehensive and versatile resource packed with loads of fun! Thank you!
May 25, 2013
Diving Into Learning (TpT Seller)
This is such a great idea! I love the variety of activities!
May 25, 2013
msilvi92
This is great thanks heaps! Also what is the font called that you used? Thanks :)
May 22, 2013
jwolter
Exactly what I needed! Awesome! Thanks!
May 22, 2013
sherrymcmahan
This looks wonderful!
May 21, 2013
sherrymcmahan
All I can say is . . . WOW!
May 21, 2013
sherrymcmahan
Super strategies!
May 21, 2013
sherrymcmahan
I really needed this product!
May 21, 2013
sherrymcmahan
I love brain breaks!
May 21, 2013
sherrymcmahan
Great product and easy to use.
May 21, 2013
sherrymcmahan
Super product!
May 21, 2013
debdoo64
I love it! Thank you for sharing!
May 20, 2013
kimber7614
With the new CCSS this will be very helpful for the students and me.
May 19, 2013
sdaughtry
Good
May 19, 2013
ahouston123
Thanks
May 19, 2013
Jmyers9
Love it
May 19, 2013
Jmyers9
Nice
May 19, 2013
RuthKlopfer
Thank you very much for sharing.
May 17, 2013
hilarynix
Great unit!
May 17, 2013
Laura Davis (TpT Seller)
Thanks, Tori! :) I'm a morning message newbie, so this will help me a lot next year!
May 16, 2013
lisafish4
Awesome!
May 16, 2013
caburlison
THanks!
May 14, 2013
Jodi Hockerman
I can't wait to use these in my classroom!
May 13, 2013
tigger12
Love, love, love it! Thank you!
May 13, 2013
newmom
Excited for next year!
May 13, 2013
Karen Cassels
We sign this to a the "happy if you know it" melody. Now I have a sign to post with the song.
Thanks,
Thanks,
May 12, 2013
jenyrose
Thanks!
May 10, 2013
Erica Butler (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I always need great ideas for some quick and fun brain breaks!
May 10, 2013
Lisa Deese (TpT Seller)
Now that I got it and have had time to look at it, I absolutely love it!!! My kiddos are getting antsy with just 18 days left in this school year and I have so much testing I have to get completed! This will certainly help break up the monotony! Thank you!!!
May 10, 2013
AngieHenry
We all need a little brain break once in a while! The addition of flowers gives such a positive feel! Love it! Thank you Tori!
May 10, 2013
Angela Nerby (TpT Seller)
Love the variety of options for brain breaks... many I haven't heard of and/or didn't think about trying! Also love how quick and easy the brain breaks are, as well as the super cute idea to display them! Thanks so much, Tori. :)
May 10, 2013
dbednarsk
Thank you for sharing!This will be great for the end of the year.
May 10, 2013
cclemens
These are great for the class!! Thanks! :)
May 10, 2013
hellsthe
I'm a first year teacher and had no idea where to start with narrative writing. I love this and I'm so excited to use it in my classroom. Thanks so much
May 9, 2013
nutmeg24
Super cute for Student Led Conferences this spring!
May 9, 2013
AliMath (TpT Seller)
This has got so many great resources in it. I love the idea of the prompt cards, we are always needing help with that! Perfect for our Narrative Unit coming up!
May 9, 2013
baconl
Love the word problems!
May 8, 2013
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smcelhinney re: Spelling Units for the Year
Is there a pre/post test included? How do you decide how to group the students for the lists? Has it been rigorus enough for the common core?
April 13, 2013
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! GREAT questions!! The pretest is included- I use the actual list and fold it in half. We talk about honesty and not looking at the words on the other side. I like to do it this way becasue then when they unfold the paper the words are in print right there and there's no questions from the parents as to what the words should be :) I do have a post-test paper I'd be happy to send you if there is not one in this set (there's 160 some pages and I can't remember right now if the post test made it in!!). We have been doing this EXACT pack this year and I have been VERY happy with it. We are not into the common core quite yet, however I have that mind set as it is coming. The challenge set of words are very approprite and I feel like the "regular" list is also very approporite. Here is a list of all the skills/sounds covered:
Short a/i, Short o/e, Short u,Short vowel review, TH, SH, CH, WH, St (blends), long a/e, long i/e, long o/e
long u/e, ay/ai, oa, ee/ea, y=e, y=i Plurals, old, doubling, ou/ow,ow= long o
oo-short, oo-long, ew, igh, aw/au,
r controlled, compound words, days of week, irregular plurals
Hope that helps!!
Thanks,
Tori
Short a/i, Short o/e, Short u,Short vowel review, TH, SH, CH, WH, St (blends), long a/e, long i/e, long o/e
long u/e, ay/ai, oa, ee/ea, y=e, y=i Plurals, old, doubling, ou/ow,ow= long o
oo-short, oo-long, ew, igh, aw/au,
r controlled, compound words, days of week, irregular plurals
Hope that helps!!
Thanks,
Tori
April 13, 2013
grandmacur re: Spring 'About Me' Kite Project!
I can't get this to print in a pdf. It is in a zip file. I am not too computer savy, but most other items go to pdf and I can print. Any ideas?
April 7, 2013
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
I replied to this a long time ago! Sorry, I guess it didn't go through! This is a power point file so that you can have the kids edit the file. I'd be happy to send it in pdf version. Please email me at toristeachertips@gmail.com and I will get it to you right away!! Thanks!
April 7, 2013
littlefolkgal re: Morning Messages
Where can I find your balloons you put on pencils for their birthdays?
March 26, 2013
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! I responded to your question on my blog too... you can copy and paste this link and it will take you to the google doc. I printed and then copied it onto colored card stock. Hope that helps!! I LOVE the balloons and make them every year!
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B153zkqMn6KsMDAyRS1VNjNKNW8/edit
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B153zkqMn6KsMDAyRS1VNjNKNW8/edit
March 26, 2013
mrsb12 re: Two and Three Digit Addition {Common Core Aligned}
I bought the two and three digit addition package and was wondering If you have one for subtraction as well. Love the addition one :)
March 11, 2013
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
I am so happy you love the addition one!! I will be making a subtraction one soon!! I made the addition as I was teaching it to the kids which was helpful so I knew what to include. I will be doing that with subtraction too! Be sure to follow my store so you will be emailed when I have it ready to go! Thanks so much for your interest!! :)
March 12, 2013
pcurti
I completely understand!! I am in the middle of teacher conferences as well so NO worries. Just let me know whenever you get around to it so I don't miss out on your great stuff!! Thanks!
Penni
Penni
November 1, 2012
pcurti re: Writing Wheels
Hi Tori, I emailed you but it probably went into your spam. You can try emailing me at
penni@curtiranch.com and I can give you some themes I use. Also I would like a 4th wheel with "when" words because that is what we are working on!! Hope to hear from you soon.
Penni
penni@curtiranch.com and I can give you some themes I use. Also I would like a 4th wheel with "when" words because that is what we are working on!! Hope to hear from you soon.
Penni
October 30, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi Penni! I did just find your email (it was burried in my mail) I am pretty swamped with report cards/ conferences at the moment but will see If I can work on a Thanksgiving type one soon (and more!). Also, I'm trying to see how I can create a 4th wheel- that may be a project for another time :)
Thanks for your understanding at this busy time and I will email you with my progress.
Thanks,
Tori
Thanks for your understanding at this busy time and I will email you with my progress.
Thanks,
Tori
October 31, 2012
kowens1 re: Word Problems {Grades 2-3 Common Core}
how many pages do you get?
September 25, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! There are 52 pages total and there are 45 days worth of word problems. I plan to make a set 2 and 3 so that there will be enough for a whole year. I do these about 3-4 days a week (we take a day or sometimes 2 off). Hope that answers your question!! Thanks so much for your interest! :)
September 25, 2012
kimbreashears78 re: Election Time! {A complete election unit!}
Did you fix the spelling of the word campaign on the vocabulary cards? Can you?
September 20, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
I am very sorry for that error! I am at school teaching right now without my file on hand (I usually have my flash drive with me and it is at home!). I know how frustrating that can be to have something you want to use with an error and I am truly SORRY! Sometimes no matter how hard I try to catch those little things I overlook them. I promise to upload a new updated file the minute I get home this evening. Please also see my comment back to your rating too.
Thanks so much for your purchase.
Tori
Thanks so much for your purchase.
Tori
September 20, 2012
turquoise22
Thanks Tori for the info! I teach Envisions math, so I was wondering then... what about the paper work that is part of the lesson? Is that a center or do you give them time for that as well? I appreciate all of your help! :) Also, I am trying to look into my schedule more and see how I could possibly change some things around to make my math period longer.
Thanks!! Jenna
Thanks!! Jenna
August 29, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Another good question Jenna! Most of this is covered in this product... but any paper work I usually have the students do BEFORE they are able to choose their "games." I have my high guys working on something more challenging and my average guys are working on a follow up sheet from the lesson.
If you can find more time for math that would be GREAT! But like I said before, you can really do a version of this with any time limit as long as you have about 30 minutes. :)
Please let me know if you have more questions... keep them coming! :)
If you can find more time for math that would be GREAT! But like I said before, you can really do a version of this with any time limit as long as you have about 30 minutes. :)
Please let me know if you have more questions... keep them coming! :)
August 30, 2012
turquoise22 re: Math Daily 3 Complete Program Idea
Hi Tori!
I have been wanting to change my math program over the past couple years, but have been struggling with the short time I have already. I LOVE my reader's workshop time and would LOVE to have math similar. However, I am unsure how much time you have math each day? Also, do you teach the main focus for the week on Monday and then the centers are around that? Just curious! With the common core now I really feel I need to do something so they are meeting all concepts in a interactive way! If you could let me know how much time you allow and sort of a short summary of it, I would appreciate it! I am very interested! :)
Thanks so much!
Jenna
I have been wanting to change my math program over the past couple years, but have been struggling with the short time I have already. I LOVE my reader's workshop time and would LOVE to have math similar. However, I am unsure how much time you have math each day? Also, do you teach the main focus for the week on Monday and then the centers are around that? Just curious! With the common core now I really feel I need to do something so they are meeting all concepts in a interactive way! If you could let me know how much time you allow and sort of a short summary of it, I would appreciate it! I am very interested! :)
Thanks so much!
Jenna
August 28, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi Jenna! GREAT question!! My district just bumped our math time up to 60 minutes a day and I'm excited that I have MORE time! Math is SO important and sometimes can get overlooked by reading/ELA. In the past I was working with about 35-45 minutes daily of math. However, I think you can make Math Daily 3 work with any time limit. Here's all you really need. I do a 8-10 minute focus lesson EVERY DAY (and honestly, I don't do D3 Math every single day either-- you need to do what works for your lesson/unit). After the focus lesson then we break up into groups that can last as long as you want... generally 15-20 minutes. Now you can stop there or if you have more time you can switch groups again. The nice thing about this is you have major flexibility. This just makes it easier to get to all your students on a more personal level while the other students are doing meaning ful activities!! I hope this helps a bit and PLEASE continue to ask questions if you have more!!! Thanks so much for your interest!
Tori
Tori
August 28, 2012
yodacrisscross (TpT Seller) re: Spelling Units for the Year
are sight words included?
August 15, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! Included is a complete list of "word wall words" that match the spelling rule of the week. The words are designed to show the kids that many words have these particular sounds! The phonics skills that are covered each week are:
Short a/i, Short o/e, Short u,Short vowel review, TH, SH, CH, WH, St (blends), long a/e, long i/e, long o/e
long u/e, ay/ai, oa, ee/ea, y=e, y=i Plurals, old, doubling, ou/ow,ow= long o
oo-short, oo-long, ew, igh, aw/au,
r controlled, compound words, days of week, irregular plurals
I created this for a second grade classroom- but can be adapted for 1st or 3rd depending! If you are looking more for "sight words" or "high frequency words" (like dolch) I have that in a separate item in my store (not that I am trying to push another item on you!!). Please let me know if this answers your question or if you have any others!! Thanks for your interest! :) Tori
Short a/i, Short o/e, Short u,Short vowel review, TH, SH, CH, WH, St (blends), long a/e, long i/e, long o/e
long u/e, ay/ai, oa, ee/ea, y=e, y=i Plurals, old, doubling, ou/ow,ow= long o
oo-short, oo-long, ew, igh, aw/au,
r controlled, compound words, days of week, irregular plurals
I created this for a second grade classroom- but can be adapted for 1st or 3rd depending! If you are looking more for "sight words" or "high frequency words" (like dolch) I have that in a separate item in my store (not that I am trying to push another item on you!!). Please let me know if this answers your question or if you have any others!! Thanks for your interest! :) Tori
August 15, 2012
leisabush re: Math Facts- Timed Test and Parent Letters for Subtraction!
How do you feel about subtraction and additon problems being on the same worksheet? leisabush@yahoo.com
August 10, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! I think it is very important to have mixed problems, however, not for a timed test purpose. Children do need to learn how to switch gears and distinguish between addition and subtraction but that should not have a specific time limit. I have my math facts separately because I want the child to be able to focus on one fact at a time. I LOVE LOVE the way I do facts now :) Determining what specific fact the child should focus on has really improved my student's mastery of the facts!
Just an FYI... these packs have both been reduced by $2 (each!!) and will be on sale sun and monday!! :)
Just an FYI... these packs have both been reduced by $2 (each!!) and will be on sale sun and monday!! :)
August 10, 2012
jlb1 re: Morning Messages
Thanks for the added info! I'm super excited to use your messages!
August 4, 2012
jlb1 re: Morning Messages
Do you write the morning message on the board or chart paper?
August 1, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! Yes, I write the message on a "chart type" paper. I found that the really large paper was too costly and a waste of paper. At my school we had paper that was slightly larger than construction size paper. I put that paper on a board to make it sturdy and placed it on my easel. It seemed to work well. Now with all the technology (and I have a SMART board) I'm thinking of creating a smart version of this- how fun would that be! You can just load the word document you purchased onto your white board (via projector) or into Smart notebook and do it that way! :) Hope this helps!
August 1, 2012
jlb1 re: Morning Messages
Do you write the morning message on the board or chart paper?
August 1, 2012
teachershoes re: Writing lesson~Fancy Words
I was wondering if you have cafe lessons for the other strategies: fluency,accuracy....etc
Also, what does this download include? Are there words to put up on the bulletin board?
Also, what does this download include? Are there words to put up on the bulletin board?
May 21, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! I have so many ideas for all the cafe strategies, I just don't have them "sellable" yet. I would be happy to get anything that you are particularly interested in ready for you. What grade do you teach? What would you start with?
This lesson is SO fun! I do it as a part of cafe and work on writing for daily 5. It does have a large group of words included and the steps needed to create the bulletin board!
Please let me know what you are looking for and I can help! :)
Tori
This lesson is SO fun! I do it as a part of cafe and work on writing for daily 5. It does have a large group of words included and the steps needed to create the bulletin board!
Please let me know what you are looking for and I can help! :)
Tori
May 21, 2012
sarah albright (TpT Seller) re: Spelling Units for the Year
Do your words follow a certain curriculum? Are they grouped by spelling pattern?
May 15, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
I'm SO glad you asked! I have a list of all the spelling patters listed here. Each week is a new pattern with 2 lists, homework and activities to do. I have been very happy with the progression of the lists. Please let me know if you would like any further info :)
Tori
Short a/i, Short o/e, Short u,Short vowel review, TH, SH, CH, WH, St (blends), long a/e, long i/e, long o/e
long u/e, ay/ai, oa, ee/ea, y=e, y=i Plurals, old, doubling, ou/ow,ow= long o
oo-short, oo-long, ew, igh, aw/au,
r controlled, compound words, days of week, irregular plurals
Tori
Short a/i, Short o/e, Short u,Short vowel review, TH, SH, CH, WH, St (blends), long a/e, long i/e, long o/e
long u/e, ay/ai, oa, ee/ea, y=e, y=i Plurals, old, doubling, ou/ow,ow= long o
oo-short, oo-long, ew, igh, aw/au,
r controlled, compound words, days of week, irregular plurals
May 15, 2012
gingerose (TpT Seller)
Hello, I saw your post on the sellers forum and went to your blog. I could not figure ot how to follow and leave a comment. So I have followed your TpT store. My email is stampingholly@yahoo.com
thank you,
gingerose
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Gingerose
thank you,
gingerose
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Gingerose
May 12, 2012
Tori's Teacher Tips (TpT Seller)
Hi! I will add you as a TpT follower... Thanks! To become a follower- it's simple :) Just go on the blog, scroll down slowly until you see 'Followers" and then there is a box that says "join this site" click there and it will tell you how to join to be a follower! If you become a follower you can leave a comment and it will be another chance to win!
Thanks!
Tori
http://toristeachertips.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Tori
http://toristeachertips.blogspot.com
May 12, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Writing/Math Independent Task Cards
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie as well as your blog..
Here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page. (Is this a center activity? Do the children do all of the cards? Etc.) List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. You could make the second page a Table of Contents.
Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also, number your pages.
If you have time, I’d love to see what you think of my freebies listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Map-Test-for-the-Primary-Grades
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Narratives-146-Different-Ways-to-Say-Said
If you would prefer a math freebie, I have several at my store you can download.
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
Here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page. (Is this a center activity? Do the children do all of the cards? Etc.) List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. You could make the second page a Table of Contents.
Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also, number your pages.
If you have time, I’d love to see what you think of my freebies listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Map-Test-for-the-Primary-Grades
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Narratives-146-Different-Ways-to-Say-Said
If you would prefer a math freebie, I have several at my store you can download.
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
April 27, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
This is my 13th year teaching. Wow, where did the time go? I have taught 7 years in first grade and I am currently on my 6th year in second grade. Which do I like better you ask? I have reasons to love them both! I think first grade made me the teacher I am today. My heart is in second though. I am lucky to work in a wonderful school with wonderful students!
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