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4 Little Baers

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I love teaching 2nd graders! I have been teaching for 22 years - 5th, 3rd and 2nd grades. My teaching goal is to keep kids engaged and challenged...making learning fun! I offer digital, hands-on and pencil/paper activities for all learners.

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Dictionary Guide Words Hunt and Super Dictionary Skills Practice Worksheets

By 4 Little Baers

I created this dictionary guide words hunt activity for my students to practice looking up a word in the dictionary, then recording the guide words on the page. The Super Dictionary Hunt Practice worksheet is for the students to practice looking up

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Table of Contents and Index Book Scavenger Hunt Worksheet Activity

By 4 Little Baers

I created these two scavenger hunts for my students to practice using a Table of Contents and an Index. I plan to use each of these as a center, in which I have a stack of books for them to choose, and they use the table of contents or index to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Table of Contents or Index Sorting Worksheet

By 4 Little Baers

I created this sorting activity to help the students understand and practice the difference between the table of contents and the index of a book. They students are to read the cards at the bottom of the sheet and glue them into the appropriate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Reference Materials Sorting Center and Practice Worksheet

By 4 Little Baers

I created this Reference Materials sorting center for my students to practice reading clues and determining which resource would be used to find that piece of information. I will have taught Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary and Atlas first, then use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.25

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Nonfiction Genre Sort

By 4 Little Baers

I created this nonfiction genre sort for my students to have more practice with understanding the different types of nonfiction - biography, informational and narrative. I included headers with definitions, and 4 examples or descriptions of each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

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Fiction vs. Nonfiction Genre Sort

By 4 Little Baers

I created this fiction vs. nonfiction genre sort for my students to have more practice with understanding the difference between the 2 genres. I included headers with definitions, in addition to 4 examples or descriptions of different kinds of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

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Thesaurus Hunt! Reference Tools Worksheet

By 4 Little Baers

I am teaching my students next week how to use a Thesaurus. I wanted to show them the book and explain how it is used and do some modeling for them. Then, I wanted to let them practice looking up "boring" words and writing a synonym for each of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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ROBOTS Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created this quick and easy graphic organizer for the students to write 5 facts about Robots that they learned from their nonfiction book. This would be great for accountability during Read to Self / Silent Reading Time or a Comprehension Check

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$0.75

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Harriet Tubman Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created this nonfiction graphic organizer for my students to record the facts they learned about Harriet Tubman. The students can use their Harriet Tubman book from the Literacy Footprints program (or any book about Harriet Tubman) to write 5

Subjects:

Reading, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$0.75

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SPRING Dictionary Guide Words Hunt and Dictionary Skills Practice Worksheets

By 4 Little Baers

I created this dictionary guide words hunt activity for my students to practice looking up a word in the dictionary, then recording the guide words on the page - with a super-cute SPRING theme! I also have an activity just like this available that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Activities

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Holiday Dictionary Guide Word Hunt and Dictionary Practice - Reference Materials

By 4 Little Baers

I created this super cute, fun and festive holiday-themed Dictionary Guide Words Hunt! activity for my students to practice looking up a word in the dictionary, then recording the guide words on the page. The Holiday Dictionary Practice! worksheet

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Fiction Genre Sort

By 4 Little Baers

I created this fiction genre sort for my students to have more practice with understanding the different types of fiction -fantasy, realistic, fairy tale and folk tale. I included headers with definitions, and 4 examples or descriptions of each kind

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.25

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Jane Goodall Nonfiction Facts Web - Reading Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created this nonfiction graphic organizer for my students to record the facts they learned about Jane Goodall. The students can use their Jane Goodall book to write 5 complete sentences (facts) that they learned about her. Perfect for small groups

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$0.75

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Life in a Tide Pool Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created this nonfiction graphic organizer for my students to record the facts they learned from their book, Life in a Tide Pool, from the Literacy Footprints program. The students can use their Life in a Tide Pool book to write 5 complete

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

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Pandas Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created this quick and easy graphic organizer for the students to write 5 facts about Pandas that they learned from their nonfiction book, Pandas, from the Literacy Footprints Reading Program. It could be used for any nonfiction book about Pandas.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

$0.75

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Cesar Chavez Lotus Square - Social Studies Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created a series of Lotus Square graphic organizers to help my students understand and learn more about several famous Americans from history. There are 2 lotus squares included for each person - one with questions in each box for more direct

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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CATS Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created this quick and easy graphic organizer for the students to write 5 facts about CATS that they learned from their nonfiction book. This would be great for accountability during Read to Self / Silent Reading Time or a Comprehension Check

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$0.75

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RAIN FOREST Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

By 4 Little Baers

I created this quick and easy graphic organizer for the students to write 5 facts about the Rain Forest that they learned from their nonfiction book. This would be great for accountability during Read to Self / Silent Reading Time or a Comprehension

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.04 MB)

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FALL Dictionary Guide Words Hunt and Dictionary Skills Practice

By 4 Little Baers

I created this dictionary guide words hunt activity for my students to practice looking up a word in the dictionary, then recording the guide words on the page - with a super-cute FALL theme! I also have an activity just like this available that is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Autumn, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Activities

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (0.37 MB)

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SEA TURTLES Graphic Organizer - Nonfiction

By 4 Little Baers

I created this quick and easy graphic organizer for the students to write 5 facts about SEA TURTLES that they learned from their nonfiction book. This would be great for accountability during Read to Self / Silent Reading Time or a Comprehension

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

$0.75

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for 23 years! I taught 5th grade for 5 years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and spent my remaining 12 years in 2nd grade. I have taught special education, gifted education, English language learners, reading support, general education.....all kinds of learners!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to keep kids engaged, busy, challenged or remediated as necessary. I believe in lots of guided practice to model and teach new topics and skills, as well as time for independent practice to learn by doing. It is also important to me for the kids to learn by having fun and participating in meaningful games and centers.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was the Mechancsville Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the 2013-2014 school year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended Varina High School in Richmond, Virginia (Class of 96) and Longwood University (Class of 2000).

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a teacher, wife and mom of 2, dog mom of 2 as well!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Physical Education, Career and Technical Education, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, Statistics, Economics , Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Algebra 2, Forensics, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community