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Please make sure you have met the 3 INITIAL SET-UP REQUIREMENTS.
Click on the links below for more information.
PRINTING
I am having printer problems, what should I do?
Make sure you have met our Initial Set-up Requirements. If you are still having problems, most printer issues can
be solved by installing the most recent printer driver for your printer’s make and model. (Please follow the manufacturer instructions for installation of the new driver and removal of the old driver.) If this
does not resolve your problem, please click here.
My Macintosh has options for US Letter or US Letter Small, which one do I choose?
Both options are sometimes offered together. If you do have both options available, select US Letter.
The bottom of one page is printing on the next page, what should I do?
Most printing problems can be solved by adjusting your margins and deleting any headers/footers. For instructions on how to do this, please click here. It is important to note that not all printers are the same so you may have to "play around" with your settings to get the perfect
result. We suggest that you use the ‘Print Preview’ option from the ‘File’ menu at the top of your browser window; this way you will not waste any ink or paper.
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LOGGING IN
How do I log into the Web site?
You must first create a user account (see next question below). After you have a user account, then click the "Member's Login" button at the top. Enter your
username and password and click the "Login" button. Make certain you have entered your password correctly. The password is case-sensitive.
I am having trouble logging into the site. What should I do?
Sometimes cookies or other temporary Internet files can interfere with logging on. To delete these files, follow the instructions below.
- Select Tools/Internet options from the menu at the top of your browser.
- Select the 'General' tab; the middle section of this tab is called ‘Temporary Internet Files’.
- Click the button 'Delete Files'.
- Close Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- Open Microsoft Internet Explorer and then log on again.
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ACCOUNTS
What does a membership include?
A membership gives the user full access and no time restraints to create and print (with your own printer, paper, and ink) an unlimited number of activities.
I want to purchase an ActivitiesMadeEasier.com membership online with my credit card. What sort of verification will I receive?
You will automatically receive an invoice when you purchase online with a credit card. To purchase a membership for yourself or a friend,
click here.
What is a demo account?
A demo account allows you access to all the activities. However, when you print a created activity, it will have the word demo printed on it as well.
How do I create a user account?
Click on the "Member's Login" button.and click on the hyperlink that says ‘Click Here’. Enter the PIN # you received when you purchased or were given a
membership. Now choose a username and password; confirm the password and click the "Submit" button.
How many accounts can I create with my PIN #?
One.
I was given a PIN # as a gift, but, in order to get it to work, I have to fill out the billing info section. Am I going to be billed
again?
No you will not be billed, this is simply customer information for us.
I have an old PIN # that I never had the time to use. Will this still work?
Yes, your old PIN # will work as long as you never created a user account with it. After you create a user account, you use your username and password to log on.
Can I use the same username and password at home that I have been using at school?
Yes. Once you have a username and password, it can be used on any computer with Internet access and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5.
When I try to enter a username, it tells me the name is already in use. What should I do?
This means that someone else is already using that name. Each name must be unique. Once you have created your username and password, you can use them on any computer that
has Internet access and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5.
I am a new subscriber, why has my "account expired"?.
This message is actually in regards to the ‘temporary account’ which is created each time you log on. If your window has been inactive for an extended period of time, the
temporary account expires, and, the next time you click on a link in the members section, you will be required to log in again.
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FONTS
Do I have to have your fonts installed?
Only if you want to create activities in fonts other than Arial. They are free to download and easy to install. Click here.
How do I get the fonts for the activities to work?
First click on the font download link. After you have downloaded the fonts, double click the icon to install the fonts to your computer. Make sure you have disabled any anti-virus or software prohibitive programs, as they may interfere with both the download and the installation.
If the fonts are working on one computer but not on another, try copying the font files from the computer on which they are working to the computer that is having trouble downloading them.
How do I get the activity I select to use the BOX LETTERS Font?
The missing letters activity is actually only available in the Advanced (Words) section of the Web site, under Step 7.
Are some of the font sizes fixed?
Yes, there are a few activities where it is necessary to use a specific font in order to maintain the integrity of the layout, so the normally adjustable controls are
fixed.
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ACTIVITIES
How do I delete an item if I spell it wrong or make some other error?
- In the Selected Items box, highlight the word that is spelled incorrectly.
- Click on the < button to move it to the Available Items box.
- Re-enter the word with the correct spelling in the Add Word box to include it in the Selected Items box.
I am having BINGO problems. What do you suggest?
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Choose BINGO Boards, not BINGO Chips.
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A window asking you 'How many different BINGO Boards...' will
appear. Make a numeric selection and click the "Continue" button.
This window may be 'hidden' on computers with smaller screens or browsers that
default to always appear on top. It can also become hidden if you double-clicked to select the activity. The easiest way to access this window, if it
gets hidden, is by using the long bar at the bottom of your screen(the one to
the right of the "Start" button). This bar will list all windows
currently open. Select each one until you find the 'How many...' window or
cycle through all the open windows by holding down the TAB and ALT keys
simultaneously.
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Now click the "Create Activity" button.
How do I create an activity where students can identify the appropriate definitions for a list of words?
Simply type in a word, then type in its definition
and continue alternating until you are through with
your list. Then select "Matching (word/def)" as your
activity. (Make sure you do NOT select "Matching
(2 columns)" unless you want the words and definitions
mixed together.) This will generate a 2-column list of
words on one side and definitions on the other.
Students can then identify which definition goes
with which word by drawing a line connecting the
two.
How do I create an activity where students can identify the appropriate states for a list of cities?
Simply type in a state, then type in the corresponding city
and continue alternating until you are through with
your list. Then select "Matching (word/def)" as your
activity. (Make sure you do NOT select "Matching
(2 columns)" unless you want the states and cities
mixed together in each column.) This will generate a 2-column list of
states on one side and cities on the other.
Students can then identify which city goes
with which state by drawing a line connecting the
two.
Can TeachingMadeEasier be used to create math activities for middle school and high school?
Our program is
primarily designed for K-6 but offers some materials that can be
used in higher grade levels.
In math, for example, there are masters of angles to measure and
of a protractor. There are various activities that can be created
for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with any
numbers you want. So, for example, you could create a test
by entering things like:
27% of 892 =
32% of 1053 =
12/17 x 31/39 =
And in our database of words, we offer words/phrases related to
algebraic operations, geometry, fractions, probability, statistics
and more. These words could be used in activities like word
searches, scrambled words or definition cards to help your students
learn the correct terminology.
Why aren't the buttons working?
Make sure you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or
higher. It is easy to download and install, and it is FREE!
Windows users: Click
here
Mac/Apple users: Click
here
The Missing Letters activity does not work. What am I doing wrong?
The Missing Letters activity is actually only available in
the Advanced (Words) section of the Web site, under Step 7.
Are there any instructional materials available to help me learn about the wide variety of activities I can create with TeachingMadeEasier?
There are a variety of materials available on the site to help you learn and use TME.
When you log in, the home page of the Members area has several links along the left-hand side that will take you to instructional materials -- from how-to videos to step-by-step written instructions to FAQs. The written instructions cover each area of the program (Letters, Words, Numbers, Pictures, Masters, Saved Lists) while the videos and FAQs walk you through the creation of a variety of specific activities.
Also check out our printable sheet of Teacher Tips and Tricks.
Can I transfer a Saved List from an old account to a new account?
Yes. You must send us your old username and password, as
well as which lists you would like us to transfer.
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