Teacher File Box

• Q: How does the subscription billing work?

  TeacherFileBox has an auto-renewing subscription for account users who paid with a credit card. Your account will be charged every month or every year based on the activation date and the subscription type selected. Once you have started your subscription, you will have full access to organizing and using any of the teaching units/activities, and full use of all of the features TeacherFileBox has to offer. Subscribers will receive an email reminding them of the upcoming annual renewal. In the case of a school site subscription paid with a purchase order, reminders will be sent to resubmit a P.O. or credit card to continue the school site subscription.

• Q: Can I subscribe to TeacherFileBox with a purchase order?

  Yes, you can subscribe to TeacherFileBox with a purchase order when you sign up for a single classroom subscription (annual only) or a school site subscription.

  For a single classroom subscription (annual only) $129.99 for each teacher account: Fax your official school or district purchase order to 800-777-4332 or email it to: purchaseorders@evan-moor.com.

  Please include the following information on your purchase order:

  • The full name, title, and email address of each subscriber.
  • The billing information (billing name, address, and phone.)
  • The full name, title, and email address of the subscriber.

  For any school order of 10 or more annual subscriptions, you will save 60%–75% based on the number of subscriptions purchased. Contact our school sales rep at 800-777-4332 or purchaseorders@evan-moor.com for more information. Please include the following information:

  Please note: Subscriptions to TeacherFileBox made with a purchase order remain active for 365 days from the subscription start date and then will automatically cancel. To keep your subscription active, remember to submit a new purchase order prior to the renewal date each year.

  Please submit all teacher subscriptions on a single purchase order in order to receive the best volume discounting. Additional accounts cannot be added once the purchase order is submitted.

• Q: How do I cancel my subscription?

  If you pay your subscription by credit card, log in to your account and go to the My Account link. Select Subscription Information. Select Unsubscribe and then be sure to click on the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page.

  This will immediately unsubscribe you from TeacherFileBox. You will not be refunded for any remaining days on your subscription. Once unsubscribed, you will not be able to print or project materials from TeacherFileBox, and any materials that you have printed while subscribed to TeacherFileBox must be destroyed immediately.

  You will receive an email confirming your cancellation. You do not need to reply to the confirmation notice. Your subscription will not auto-renew at the next billing period. If you do not receive this confirmation, please check your junk mail folder or contact customer service immediately to be sure your cancellation was processed.

  You may also contact Customer Service during business hours to cancel your subscription: 1-800-777-4362 (M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST.)

  If you re-subscribe within 90 days of canceling, you will find the information in your FileBox intact. Reactivating your account will reset your billing date, and you will be charged upon reactivation. For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

• Q: How do I cancel my purchase order subscription?

  If you pay your subscription by purchase order, your subscription will cancel automatically at the end of the billing cycle. To renew TeacherFileBox subscriptions or school site licenses, you will need to submit a new purchase order.

• Q: How do I change my profile/contact/password/credit card information?

  Login to your TeacherFileBox account and select the My Account link. This will take you to your account page. You will be able to edit all your contact and billing information in this area. Your subscription will continue with no loss of information.

  The account is self-renewing: If for any reason there is a problem with processing your subscription, you will receive notification.

• Q: Can I subscribe to TeacherFileBox with a credit card?

  Yes. You may purchase a single classroom subscription or homeschool subscription with a credit card. For schools purchasing 10 or more subscriptions, please contact our school sales rep at 800-777-4332 or purchaseorders@evan-moor.com to receive a quote for a volume discount.

• Q: How do I view and print my payment history?

  To view and print your payment history, please follow these steps:

  • Log in to your account.
  • Select My Account link and then select Payment History.
  • You will see a list of the payments you have made. Each payment is listed with the statement date, the amount, and a link to view and print the invoice.
  • To print an invoice, click on the red printer icon next to the payment you would like to print the invoice for. This will take you to a printer-friendly version of the invoice.
• Q: My credit card was declined. What should I do?

  If your credit card was declined, this means that there are either insufficient funds in your account or there is a discrepancy between the information in your TeacherFileBox account and your bank or credit card information. Your account will immediately be canceled. To reactivate your account:

  1. Select the My Account link and then select Payment Info.
  2. Enter your billing information exactly as it appears on your credit card or bank statement and click on the SUBMIT button.

  If you have verified your billing information and your account is still marked inactive, please contact your bank to inquire about what actions are needed to resolve this matter. To protect customer security, Evan-Moor is unable to access your personal financial account.

  If your account still appears inactive after you have followed the steps above, please contact Customer Service.

• Q: My account is marked inactive. What should I do?

  Begin by selecting the My Account link and then select Payment Info to verify that your credit card information is correct. If your credit card was declined, this means that there are either insufficient funds in your account or there is a discrepancy between the information in your TeacherFileBox account and your bank or credit card information.

  1. Select the My Account link and then select Payment Info.
  2. Enter your billing information exactly as it appears on your credit card or bank statement and click on the SUBMIT button.

  If you have verified your billing information and your account is still marked inactive, please contact your bank to inquire about what actions are needed to resolve this matter. To protect customer security, Evan-Moor is unable to access your personal financial account.

  If your account still appears inactive after you have followed the steps above, please contact Customer Service.

• Q: How do I find state correlations for TeacherFileBox teaching units?

  You can find state correlations in two ways:

  1. From the search results page: Click on the View Correlations link above the thumbnail image of a unit. This link will be displayed above a unit to show that it’s correlated and take you to detailed correlations for that unit.
  2. From a unit detail overview page: Select the Correlations tab to view detailed correlations.

  For more tips on finding units correlated to state standards and Common Core State Standards, see How do I search by standards?

• Q: How do I search by standards? Can I search by state correlations and Common Core State Standards?

  Under the Standards header on the left of your screen, use the drop down menu to choose state standards or Common Core State Standards and the grade level. Select CHOOSE STANDARDS. A standards “tree” will be displayed and you can expand the tree until you find a specific standard you would like to search for. Select the box (or boxes) for the standards you are interested in and then select APPLY STANDARDS. The selected standard(s) will be added to the Selected Filters area.

  It’s important to select UPDATE RESULTS. The search results on the right will now show units that have been aligned to that particular standard.

• Q: What grade ranges are covered in TeacherFileBox?

  TeacherFileBox covers grades PreK through 6. There are also select language arts lessons available for grades 7 and 8.

• Q: What types of activities are in TeacherFileBox.com?

  There are over 80,000 activities in TeacherFileBox, covering the following areas:

  • Language Arts
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Spanish/English
  • STEM/STEAM
  • Thinking Skills
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Teacher Resources
  • Response to Intervention
  • English Language Learning
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Q: Are the teaching units cross-curricular?

  Many teaching units in TeacherFileBox are cross-curricular. Refer to the tags shown under each image thumbnail and the TAGS area on the teaching unit detail page to see categorizations.

• Q: Are answer keys provided with teaching units?

  Most of the teaching units contain answer keys. On the overview of a teaching unit, you will find a listing of the pages found within the unit. If a teaching unit has an answer key, it will be indicated in this area. You can also view available answer keys by clicking on PRINT or PROJECT and scrolling through available pages within that unit.

• Q: Can I create lesson plans from home or on the road?

  You can create lesson plans anytime and anywhere! This resource is available to you 24/7 as long as you have an Internet connection. See What browsers and operating systems will work with TeacherFileBox?

  The Lesson Planner tool, which can be found in the Filebox, helps you create, save, and schedule lesson plans. See What is the Lesson Planner? to learn more about creating lesson plans on the go.

• Q: How long does a teaching unit stay in My FileBox?

  A teaching unit stays in your FileBox indefinitely while you are a subscriber, or up to 90 days after an account is canceled, whether intentionally or unintentionally. You may add or remove as many units and activities as you wish.

• Q: How do I set up TeacherFileBox?

  As a subscriber, you have access to over 80,000 lessons to print on demand; project on your computer, a whiteboard, or screen; and share to your Google Classroom. With the new projection feature, TeacherFileBox becomes a valuable teaching tool and allows you to easily project lessons in your classroom, similar to an e-book.

  To find information to help you get started, browse through the following topics:

  • How do I save teaching units to My FileBox?
  • How do I create new folders?
  • How do I organize lessons?
  • What is the Lesson Planner?
  • How do I search for lessons?
• Q: How do I save teaching units to My FileBox?

  You can save teaching units in your Filebox in two ways:

  1. From the search results page or any overview page: Click the blue “+” icon next to the unit image, which then opens a window with the option to add the unit to an existing Folder, Notes, or Lesson Planner. You may also create a new folder name and add the unit to the new folder.
  2. Drag and drop the unit into an area of your Filebox: Folders, Notes, or Lesson Planner.
• Q: How do I create new folders?

  There are two ways to create new folders:

  1. In My FileBox, select the Folder tab and then + New Folder. Type in the folder name and click the blue “Add” button.
  2. Or, select the blue “+” icon next to a unit thumbnail image. Enter the folder name under Add a Folder and select SAVE. You will see the new folder in the “tree” of folders.
• Q: How do I organize lessons?

  Create folders and add units to your customized folders.

  • To add a unit to a folder, select the blue “+” icon next to the thumbnail image of the unit.
  • Select the FOLDER button and check the box for the folder you would like to add the unit to.
  • Additionally, you may add units to NOTES or LESSON PLANNER.
• Q: How do I assign lessons to my students in Google Classroom?

  Make sure you are logged into your Google Classroom account:

  1. Go to the teaching unit detail page in TeacherFileBox.
  2. Click on Share to Google Classroom.
  3. Choose the class you'd like to assign the lesson to.
  4. Select the Action dropdown, choose "Create assignment" and fill out all required fields.
  5. Select Go to review the assignment.
  6. Select Share.
• Q: What is the Lesson Planner?

  The Lesson Planner area of your FileBox is an incredibly powerful tool for lesson preparedness. This area allows you to further organize and plan lessons! The Lesson Planner allows you to assign lessons from your FileBox to the lesson planner, providing an efficient way to create, organize, and print lesson plans.

  You can view and print your lesson plans by day, week, or month.

  To create lesson plans:

  • While in your Filebox, click on the Lesson Planner tab.
  • Select +NEW LESSON PLAN.
  • Select the date for your lesson.
  • Select the time from the drop down menu.
  • Add a title for your lesson and select the related curriculum area.
  • Note that activities that you have in your file folders will be available on the right side of your screen. To attach a lesson, select the unit (green “+” icon) or activity (blue “+” icon) from the folder.
  • Add any personal notes for the lesson.
  • If this will be a recurring lesson, select the box for Recurring You will be prompted to set the frequency of the lesson.
  • When finished, select the SAVE button.

  You will be taken back to the day view of your lesson plan. You will notice that the event now has an icon indicating that there is an activity attached to that event. This is a reminder.

  In the weekly and daily view of the lesson planner, you will see a listing of planned events. This area indicates which teaching unit/activity you have attached to an event and gives you a print status. This tool keeps track of what you have printed so you don't have to!

• Q: How do I search for lessons?

  You can search for lessons in a variety of ways by creating filters for grades, curriculum areas, standards, keywords, and Evan-Moor book titles. Your search filters will be displayed in the Selected Filters area. Be sure to select UPDATE RESULTS when making changes to your search. Your search results will remain available to you until you close your browser.

  For additional search tips by grade level, curriculum, standards, and keywords, please see Searching for units and lessons.

• Q: What is the Lesson Planner?

  The Lesson Planner area of your FileBox is an incredibly powerful tool for lesson preparedness. This area allows you to further organize and plan lessons! The Lesson Planner allows you to assign lessons from your FileBox to the lesson planner, providing an efficient way to create, organize, and print lesson plans.

  You can view and print your lesson plans by day, week, or month.

  To create lesson plans:

  • While in your Filebox, click on the Lesson Planner tab.
  • Select NEW LESSON PLAN.
  • Select the date for your lesson.
  • Select the time from the drop down menu.
  • Add a title for your lesson and select the related curriculum area.
  • Note that activities that you have in your file folders will be available on the right side of your screen. To attach a lesson, select the unit (green “+” icon) or activity (blue “+” icon) from the folder.
  • Add any personal notes for the lesson.
  • If this will be a recurring lesson, select the box for Recurring. You will be prompted to set the frequency of the lesson.
  • When finished, select the SAVE button.

  You will be taken back to the day view of your lesson plan. You will notice that the event now has an icon indicating that there is an activity attached to that event. This is a reminder.

  In the weekly and daily view of the lesson planner, you will see a listing of planned events. This area indicates which teaching unit/activity you have attached to an event and gives you a print status. This tool keeps track of what you have printed so you don't have to!

• Q: How do I change my password?

  Login to TeacherFileBox and select the My Account link and then select Password. Enter your old password and new password. You will be sent an email verifying that you would like to reset your password. Follow the instructions on this email. Your subscription will continue with no loss of information.

• Q: I can't remember my login information. What can I do?

  If you can't remember your login information, please do not create another account, as this may cause you to be charged twice. Contact our Customer Service department and a representative will look up your login information for you.
  

• Q: I’ve forgotten my password. What do I do?

  Click on the Forgot password link below the login area and input your email address. TeacherFileBox will send you a request to reset your password.

  If you cannot remember the email address you used, please contact our Customer Service department.

PLEASE NOTE: Add no-reply@evan-moor.com to your trusted senders list to ensure that you receive the automated password email.

• Q: What is My Account?

  My Account allows you to view and manage your TeacherFileBox account information. In My Account you can view your subscription information, payment history, payment information, and change your style and profile picture. In My Account you can also change other account options such as your email address, password, and billing information.

• Q: What is My Filebox?

  My FileBox is your tool to organize and plan lessons. Use the arrows or drag and drop the blue box to expand or collapse it. In My Filebox, you will find four tabs:

  • Recommendations

    Check this section for recommended units based on recent search terms, popular tags and searches, and seasonal events.

  • Folders

    Select ADD to create a folder. Click on the folder to name it. Customize your file folders based on your classroom needs, such as skill practice, curriculum areas, student groups, holidays, substitute lessons, thematic units, and more! You can choose a full view or partial view of your folders.

    To add new units to your Filebox, simply select the “+” icon on an image of the unit or select the ADD button. Select the folder or folders you would like to file your teaching unit under. You may also drag and drop units to your file folders. If you haven't created any folders yet, your teaching unit will automatically be filed under My FileBox.

  • Lesson Planner

    Select NEW LESSON PLAN to begin building your lesson plan. Under Assign Units, expand your folders and click on the green or blue “+” sign next to a unit or an activity that you have saved.

    You can assign the entire unit by selecting the green unit icon. Or you can assign individual pages from the unit by expanding the unit and selecting the blue activity icon for each activity you would like to add.

    Add a title, curriculum area, notes, color codes to complete your lesson plan. Select SAVE to save your lesson plan.

    You can view the lesson planner by day, week, or month by expanding the Filebox. You can also view lessons by event and curriculum. The lesson planner also enables you to schedule print jobs.

  • Notes

    Your notes are set up similar to a blog post and can be shared on your social networks!

    • Access NOTES from My Filebox and select + NEW NOTE.
    • Enter a title and your notes.
    • To add an image, select the blank image thumbnail. Your saved folders will show. Click on an activity within a folder and click on SELECT. This image will show next to your note.

    See Searching for Units and Lessons for tips on finding the resources you need.

• Q: How do I save teaching units to My FileBox?

  You can save teaching units in your Filebox in two ways:

  1. From the search results page or any overview page: Click the blue “+” icon next to the unit image, which then opens a window with the option to add the unit to an existing Folder, Notes, or Lesson Planner. You may also create a new folder name and add the unit to the new folder.
  2. Drag and drop the unit into an area of your Filebox: Folders, Notes, or Lesson Planner.

• Q: What browsers and operating systems will work with TeacherFileBox?

  The following browsers are compatible with TeacherFileBox:

  • Chrome 14 and higher
  • Firefox 7 and higher
  • Internet Explorer 9 & 10
  • Opera 11 and higher
  • Safari 5 and higher

  The following operating systems are compatible with TeacherFileBox:

  • Windows
    • 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP; Windows Server® 2003; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (including 64-bit editions) with Service Pack 2; or Windows 7
    • 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
  • Mac OS
    • Intel® Core™ Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor
    • Mac OS X v10.6 or v10.7?
    • 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
  • Android (ICS or higher)
• Q: Can I access TeacherFileBox and create lesson plans on any device?

  Yes. TeacherFileBox is accessible to you on any device, including PC, Mac, iPad, tablet and your mobile phone, using the following compatible browsers:

  • Chrome 14 and higher
  • Firefox 7 and higher
  • Internet Explorer 9 & 10
  • Opera 11 and higher
  • Safari 5 and higher

• Q: How do I preview activities?

  In order to preview activities within a unit, you must be logged in to your TeacherFileBox account. When logged in, you can click on the thumbnail image of any unit to scroll through pages within that unit. Additionally, you can scroll through available pages in a unit through the PROJECT feature.

• Q: I'm trying to preview a unit, but the unit preview is taking too long to load. What do I do?

  If you are trying to preview a unit but the preview window is loading slowly or appears to be stuck, your computer's browser may be having problems dynamically loading images. In order to refresh the unit preview, close out of the preview window and try opening it again.

  If you have refreshed the preview window and still cannot preview teaching units, please report a problem, and one of our experts will assist you as soon as possible.

• Q: I'm unable to view or print units on my school computer. What should I do?

  Your school network may have security in place that blocks all websites, except for approved sites. Ask your Network Administrator to allow the following URLs: Shop.pe, Portals.evan-moor.com.

• Q: How do I print lessons and activities?

  In order to print from TeacherFileBox you must be logged in to your account.

  After logging in to your account, you can print TeacherFileBox activities using one of the following options:

  • Print from any teaching unit overview window: Scroll down below the unit to the PRINT or PROJECT section and select the appropriate green buttons. Check the boxes under Unit Options for the unit and/or activities you would like to print. Select the PRINT button.
  • Please note that both the Print and Project buttons count as “printing” during a trial subscription period, which is limited to 50 pages.

  Depending on your operating system and browser, a print window will appear and allow you to adjust your settings and print.

• Q: How do I select and print individual pages from a teaching unit?

  From any teaching unit’s overview window:

  • Uncheck the first box with the unit title.
  • Check the individual pages that you would like to print.
  • Select the PRINT button.
• Q: I am not able to print a specific lesson. What should I do?

  If you are not able to print a specific lesson, contact our Customer Service department. Be ready to tell the representative the title and grade level of the lesson.

• Q: I'm unable to view or print units on my school computer. What should I do?

  Your school network may have security in place that blocks all websites, except for approved sites. Ask your Network Administrator to allow the following URLs: Shop.pe, Portals.evan-moor.com.

• Q: How do I project units or activities?

  In order to project activities within a unit, you must be logged in to your TeacherFileBox account. Select a unit from your folders or the Lesson Planner. You will see the PRINT and PROJECT button. Select PROJECT. The unit opens in a new tab and can be projected on any whiteboard or projection system attached to your computer.

  • Use PREV and NEXT to move through multiple pages in a unit.
  • Use “+” and “-” to zoom in and out of the page.
  • Click on the tools on the bar at the bottom of the page for additional features:
    • Highlighter and pencil: Use your cursor to make marks directly on the page.
    • Eraser: Click on marks or highlights that you would like to erase. Select DELETE.
    • Type: Use your cursor to click on the page where you would like to type. You may also adjust the color, font, and size.
    • Camera: The page will open in a Preview window for you to save or export. Note that if you check the box for My Selection, you can use your cursor to select an area of the page.
    • Spotlight: Focus on one section of the page, with or without your annotations.
    • Print: Print your page with or without annotations.

• Q: How do I assign lessons to my students in Google Classroom?
  Make sure you are logged into your Google Classroom account and your TeacherFileBox account.

  1. Select a TeacherFileBox activity unit you would like to share to your Google Classroom.
  2. Click on the green Google Classroom icon.
  3. Choose the class you'd like to assign the lesson to.
  4. Select the Action dropdown, choose Create assignment and fill out all required fields.
  5. Select Go to review the assignment.
  6. Select Share.

  View this video for instructions on How to Share Units to Your Google Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h11NgHkEyg

• Q: How do students access my assignments from TeacherFileBox?
  1. Students may access your TeacherFileBox assignments by logging into your Google Classroom.
  2. After logging in, select Classwork and click the title of assignment shared. (Students may also view new assignments from the Stream tab.) Students may be prompted to choose a Google Account to continue to TeacherFileBox. They may select their student Google Classroom account.
  3. Click on the assignment attachment link to open it.
• Q: How do students complete a TeacherFileBox assignment in Google Classroom?
  1. Students need to log into their Google Classroom account.
  2. Once they are inside your classroom, select classwork from the options at the top of the page.
  3. Select the assignment to be completed.
  4. Once an assignment is open, select a tool from the toolkit options at the bottom of the screen. Use the tools to complete the assignment.
     1. Options include:
        1. Highlighter – highlights text
        2. Pen – writes with a pen
        3. Eraser – removes work
        4. Typing – types comments/answers
        5. Text photo – takes a screen shot of a specific selection
        6. Annotation spotlight – highlights only a specific part of the text
        7. Print – prints or saves work to PDF
        8. Hand – moves text around the page
        9. Arrow – undoes the last mark up
  5. Select the Next tab to go to the next page of an assignment.

  View this video on Completing Student Assignments in Google Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqeaTV2SqD4&t=0s

• Q: How do students turn in a TeacherFileBox assignment in Google Classroom?
  1. When an assignment is completed, select the Print button.
  2. Instead of printing the assignment, select the option to Save as a PDF.
  3. Once saved on a device, return to the Google Classroom screen and select the assignment you just saved. Click the add or create button under the Your Work box in the upper right-hand corner. Each assignment will need to be saved on a device and uploaded back into Google Classroom to turn in.
  4. Select the File option and choose the assignment to upload.
  5. Select upload option.
  6. Select Turn In.
• Q: Some of my students don’t have the ability to print to a pdf. How can they turn in an assignment?
  1. The TeacherFilebox toolbar includes the ability to take a screenshot of the students’ work. Double-click on camera button and it will automatically download an image file to turn in.
• Q: How do I access the completed, turned-in student assignments in Google Classroom?
  1. 1. Select the assignment in your Google Classroom Classwork feed. Once selected, you will be able to see how many students have turned in their assignments.
  2. 2. Select Turned in.
  3. 3. Select the student work you would like to review.
  4. 4. If there are multiple pages in the assignment, you may scroll down to view additional attachments.
  5. 5. Go to Review/Grade and select the Return button in the upper right corner of the screen.
• Q: Why can’t I share a lesson from TeacherFilebox to my Google Classroom account?
  1. Administrators can specify whether teachers and students in your domain can authorize services like TeacherFilebox.
  2. Please contact your Google Classroom account administrator to configure access.
• Q: Why can’t my students access my TeacherFilebox assignments?
  1. Make sure the Allow pop-up isn’t blocked by their browser. Pop-up settings can be changed in your browser settings.
  2. Administrators can specify whether teachers and students in your domain can authorize services like TeacherFilebox. Please contact your Google Classroom account administrator to configure access.
• Access Google Classroom Support here:
  https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6020285?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop

• Q: Can I save teaching units to my computer?

  No. TeacherFileBox is a print-on-demand service that allows you to print or project materials from any computer for the duration of your subscription. Your subscription is a license to use materials, but it does not grant you ownership of the copyrighted materials. Creating a PDF of a lesson or posting a lesson to a website is also a violation of copyright. For more information, see Copyrights & Permissions.

• Q: Can I share my subscription and printed materials with my colleagues or friends?

  No. Sharing subscriptions or login information is a violation of the Terms and Conditions of a subscription. You may print or project any of the TeacherFileBox materials for your personal classroom and noncommercial use only. The license is granted to you, as a single individual, and the materials may not be used outside your own classroom or home. Materials from TeacherFileBox may not be used in multiple homes, classrooms, or throughout your entire school or school district.

  An individual classroom subscription may not be shared among teachers, however, the option for a school site subscription is available.

• Q: Does Evan-Moor sell my contact information?
  Evan-Moor is very concerned about your privacy and has a very strict privacy policy in regard to sharing or selling your information. Please read our privacy policy or contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions.
• Q: How long can I use my printed materials?
  TeacherFileBox provides a license to use all materials on the site only while your subscription is active. If you cancel your subscription, the license to use materials is no longer in effect, and you may no longer use the materials. Any materials that you have printed from TeacherFileBox must be destroyed immediately. (See Terms and Conditions.)

• Q: How do I search for a teaching unit? Can I search by keyword?

  You can search for lessons in a variety of ways by creating filters for grades, curriculum areas, standards, keywords, and Evan-Moor book titles.

  Your search filters will show in the Selected Filters area. Be sure to select UPDATE RESULTS once you have made changes to your search.

  Your search results will remain available to you until you close your browser.

  • Search by Grade Level
    Use the grade-level slider to narrow down your search results. Select one grade or range of grades by adjusting both handles of the slide bar. Results will update immediately.
  • Search by Curriculum, Theme, Holidays
    Under Available Filters, expand a heading by clicking on the GREEN ARROW or KEY WORD. For example, expand Curriculum and expand a subject area, such as Math. After expanding the filter, select a topic and it will be added to your Selected Filters area. Be sure to select UPDATE RESULTS when finished.
  • Search by Tags
    In the search results, select one or more tags under the thumbnail images of teaching units. The tag will be added to the Selected Filters area.
  • Search by state and Common Core State Standards correlations

    Under the Standards header on the left of your screen, use the drop down menu to choose state standards or Common Core State Standards and the grade level. Select CHOOSE STANDARDS.

    A standards “tree” will be displayed and you can expand the tree until you find a specific standard you would like to search for. Select the box (or boxes) for the standards you are interested in and then select APPLY STANDARDS. The selected standard(s) will be added to the Selected Filters area.

    It’s important to select UPDATE RESULTS. The search results on the right will now show units that have been aligned to that particular standard.

  • Search by Keyword

    Type the keyword you’d like to target in the search box located in the top-right corner of your screen. As you type, a list of suggestions will be displayed below the search field. Selecting one of these search terms will automatically apply that keyword to your search results.

    Note: You can only have one keyword at time in the Selected Filters area. Each new term that is selected will replace the previous term in your Selected Filters area.

  • Search by Keyword and Grade Range

    To search by keyword within PreK–K, 1–3, 4–6, or 7–8, simply use the slide bar to select the range of grades, and then type the keyword(s) you would like to target in the search box. Select UPDATE RESULTS. The search looks for the keyword(s) you specify in the title, description, and activities of each teaching unit within your grade range.

  • Managing Filters

    You can easily clear specific search terms by clicking on the “x” next to the filter name and then selecting UPDATE RESULTS.

• Q: How do I renew my subscription?

  If you paid by credit card your subscription auto-renews every year or every month, depending on your subscription type. If you paid by purchase order, please submit a new P.O. prior to the renewal date to avoid the cancellation of your subscription.

  Please visit our Terms and Conditions page or contact our Customer Service department for additional information.

  Please note: If you have allowed your subscription to lapse, your personal FileBox will be saved for 90 days. This will allow you to renew your subscription without losing all the file folders, lesson plans, and notes you've created in TeacherFileBox.

  To renew a canceled credit card subscription, go to TeacherFileBox.com, log in, and select the Subscribe tab at the top of the screen. Next, select the monthly or annual subscription option, then the ADD TO CART button. Proceed with the checkout process.

• Q: How does a school site subscription work?

  School licenses enable a school or district to purchase annual TeacherFileBox subscriptions in bulk at a discounted rate of 60–75% off. A school or district must purchase 10 or more subscriptions for one school site to receive the discount. Our school sales rep will work with you to set up the TeacherFileBox accounts for teachers. We only need the teachers’ names and email addresses to get started!

  There are two ways to submit your order for a school site subscription:

  1. Email your official, authorized school purchase order to purchaseorders@evan-moor.com.
  2. Fax your official, authorized purchase order to 800-777-4332.

  
  Important! Please include the following information when submitting your P.O.:

  • The full name, title, and email address of the person placing the order.
  • The full name, title, and email address of the individual designated as the site license manager. This person does not need to be a user but will manage the subscriptions.
  • If paying by credit card, include the card number, expiration date, and the name as it appears on the credit card.

• Q: What is a single classroom or homeschool subscription?

  This subscription provides an individual TeacherFileBox account to a classroom teacher or homeschool educator.
• Q: How do I change my individual subscription from annual to monthly or monthly to annual?
  If you would like to change your subscription type, please contact our customer service department at 800-777-4362, M–F 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific time
• Q: How does the Free Trial work?

  During the 14-day free trial period, you have unlimited access to the TeacherFileBox site, including: the lesson library, lesson planning tools, filebox, and projection tools.

  However, printing and projecting activities is limited to 50 pages during the free trial period. Free trials do not automatically convert to a subscription. You will need to purchase a subscription in order to continue using all TeacherFileBox.com features. You may subscribe using the individual subscription tab on the homepage.

  The 14-day free trial is available one time per person. No credit card required.

  If you are having difficulty, you may contact customer service: 1-800-777-4362 (M–F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST)
  Email: customer service.

• Q: What are tags?

  Tags are descriptors that help to identify a teaching unit and help you more efficiently find and organize your units. Once created and attached to a unit, tags become one of the unit’s properties. You can use tags to further refine the way you search and organize your units! You will find that each unit has tags associated with it based on the unit’s content.

• Q: How do I tag a unit or lesson?
  1. From a unit overview page, type keyword(s) in the Tag It! box.
  2. My Tags on the home screen shows your most recent tags.