Spotlight on A2T in the TpT newsletter

It's been a busy week as we wrapped up school days, started winter break on Wednesday, and were the Spotlight Teacher-Author in the Sunday Newsletter. We are excited to share the news.

Grateful to be talked about on Social Media

As a teacher we tend to not like Gossip and we tell our kids to not spread rumors. Which is all and good, but as a teacher-author who depends on their online store to bring in supplemental income to help support their own child's education, I love news being spread about my store and products. I grew up before social media was born and it still taking me time to fully be comfortable with blogging and talented in social media beyond Facebook (instagram, snapchat, pinterest, etc).

But this month, I am greatful for the power of Social Media. I have been fortunate that other Teachers have been "talking" about some of my products in my online TpT store Activities To Teach. They have been talking about me so much that TpT pinned on of my science basic worksheet packets on practicing the Triple Beam Balance and this resulted in numerous visitors to my store. Then today, I woke to find my Murder Mystery STEM activity packet selected for their weekly newsletter. While I did submit my murder mystery for consideration, it still had to be selected from the 1000s of submissions and deamed of value. The activity also has a 4.0 rating and numerous customer statisfaction comments. 

So as a veteran teacher-author who has been doing this for 12 years and use to exhaustingly pack-up her store to be mobile and visit state and region science conferences, I am grateful for social media and online abilities to reach around the world and directly into the homes of fellow teachers looking for support and creative ways to reach all their learners.

Happy Sunday - Dr. Y 

Extra Bonus Sale on TpT & $10 Gift Card Giveway!

An extra special Back to School BONUS Sale is happening on TpT on Tuesday, Aug 22nd... Save up to 25% on all products in our store www.activitiestoteach.com ... 

PLUS we are giving away a $10 gift card for TpT to 1 lucky Facebook Visitors who LIKES and comments on our page... Visit our FB page and leave us a comment to be added to the drawing. Winner will be announced around 6pm Tue Aug 22nd.  

Good Luck!!! 

Link to our Facebook Page 

I give a Kahoots in class! So do my students!

As we go back to school, we all have that "fun" first week of rules, procedures, guidelines, and more that we must review with our students. It can be boring and dry. It can be hard to keep the students engaged and actively listening. So this year, instead of building a jeopardy game or come up with a "pop quiz" to confirm they absorbed the information, we Kahooted!

The new JUMBLE feature was great for the activity too! Instead of a right or wrong answer, the jumble has the students put the 4 option in order. It was amazing. I have 5 out of 6 classes completely engaged. They were cheering on each other, counting down with the clock, outbursts of emotion with the scores, loving the top 5 ranking, and asking to Kahoot again.

It was great! I had students crowded around the smart board. I got immediate feedback on where the class stood with understanding the content. Plus the right answer(s) were on the board after each question for review (if needed). I am so glad I did it. Just wish I had taken a photo of the classses. It was awesome. Made Friday classes go by quickly too! Definately going to Kahoot again!

Expanding our Forensic Science Line

2 FREE Forensic Science Resources

2 FREE Forensic Science Resource from our expanding science product line. Check out our comprehensive units and fund hands-on activities at www.activitiestoteach.com

My Goal - Yoga Balls to replace ALL chairs in my room.

I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed, so I just created a DonorsChoose.org classroom request.

Wiggle Bums Need Options 

Give to my classroom by February 5, 2017 and your donation will be doubled thanks to DonorsChoose.org. Just enter the code LIFTOFF during checkout and you'll be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50).

In return, you'll get awesome photos of your gift in action and our heartfelt thanks.

Thank you so much,
Dr. Nicole

P.S. If you know anyone who may want to help my students, please pass this along!

6 Case Files - 6 Murders - 1 Crime Scene Kit

Totally excited to announce our FIRST all-in-one complete Murder Mystery Crime Puzzler is up and availble at Activities To Teach. Everything your Junior Detective need to solve their individual case. The bundle includes evidence and documents for 6 unique case files and include mock crime scene photos to help set the scene. My students rocked it... solved the murders, and had a blast doing it. Love that I can make it available for other too!