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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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Consonant -LE Syllable Sort - 2 pages

By 4 Little Baers

I created this sort for my students to practice reading words and recognizing the -LE syllable. There are 2 pages of -LE syllables: -gle, -kle, -ble, -dle and -tle, -zle, -fle, -ple. The students are to read the word, circle the consonant + le in

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

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

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$1.75

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Short and Long Vowels Sounds Sort--2 Leveled Worksheets

By 4 Little Baers

Great practice for identifying short and long vowel sounds in words. Students read each word and cut/sort/glue it into the correct category. This set of worksheets contains 2 different levels--the first sheet is short, one-syllable words with no

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

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

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Closed Syllable Exceptions OLD, OLT, OST, IND, ILD SORT

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I created this sort for my students to practice sorting OLD, OLT, OST, IND and ILD words. Students circle the glued sound in each word, and cut/sort/glue it into the correct category. Great spelling practice for seatwork during literacy centers!

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

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EE, EA & EY Vowel Teams Sorting Activity Worksheet

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I created this activity for my students to practice sorting long E words that contain either an EE, EA or EY vowel team. Students circle the vowel team in each word, then cut, sort and glue the words into the correct category. This is great

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Hard C vs. Soft C and Hard G vs. Soft G Sound Sorting Activity Worksheet PACK

By 4 Little Baers

I combined my Hard C vs. Soft C and Hard G vs. Soft G Sound Sorting Activity Worksheets into one pack of 2! The C sort has 2 pages - shorter words and longer words, ann the G sort has just one page. 3 pages of hard and soft sounds practice for one

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.75

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R-Controlled Vowel Sort -- AR, OR, ER, IR, UR

By 4 Little Baers

I made these activities for my students to practice decoding and reading words (1 and 2 syllable) and identifying if it contains an AR, OR, ER, IR or UR r-controlled syllable. The first sheet is all 1-syllable words, and the 2nd is 2-syllable words.

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Short vs. Long VOWELS - A, E, I, O, U Color Sort Practice Worksheet PACK

By 4 Little Baers

I created these fun phonics and spelling activity for my students to practice reading words and determining if they contain the Short or Long vowel sound featured on each sheet--A, E, I, O or U. They color the words one color for Short vowel words,

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$3.50

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Suffix Sort -- -ES and -S Suffixes -- Plurals or Verb Tense Endings

By 4 Little Baers

I created this sort to have the students practice identifying the suffixes -es and -s in words. The students' directions are to underline the base word and circle the -es or -s, then cut and sort the words into the correct category. I thought this

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

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OO, UE, EW and OU Vowel Team Sorting Worksheet

By 4 Little Baers

i created this "mega" sort as a way for my students to practice all of the long u vowel teams . I have other sorts for sale in my store that focus on 2 at a time, but this one contains all 4 at once. This can be used as an assessment, seatwork

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

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Short vs. Long Vowels (vowel-consonant-e) Color Sorting Worksheet - VCe

By 4 Little Baers

I created this short and long vowel color sorting activity for my students to practice sorting the sounds of short vs. long (vowel-consonant-e) words. Students read each word and if it is a short vowel, such as bat, they color it red. If it is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

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-ED Suffix Sort - /t/, /d/, /id/

By 4 Little Baers

I created this tool so that my students could practice tapping out the words and adding the -ed suffix and listening to the sound the -ed makes--either "id", "t" or "d". Students listen to the sound of the -ed and sort it in the correct category.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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Y Vowel Sounds Sort-Long I vs Long E--Sorting Activity

By 4 Little Baers

l created this sorting activity for my students to practice reading words with Y used as a vowel, such as the Y in CRY or the Y in BABY. Students read, cut, sort and glue the word into the correct category. Also check out all of my other vowel

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

110

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Closed Syllable Exceptions Color Sort - IND, OLD, OLT, ILD and OST

By 4 Little Baers

I created this activity as a fun way for my students to practice identifying and reading words that contain a closed syllable exception - IND, OLD, OLT, OST and ILD. Students color the words a different color based ond the sound they contain. This

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

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R-Controlled Vowel Sort PACK - 3 sorting activities for AR, ER, IR, OR, UR,

By 4 Little Baers

I combined all of my best-selling R-Controlled Vowel Sorting activity worksheets into one pack of 3 at a discounted price. One sort is for AR, OR, ER; another is for ER, IR, UR; and the final sort involves all 5 R-Controlled Vowels--AR, ER, IR, OR

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Suffix Sort -- -ER and -EST Suffixes that compare 2 or more things

By 4 Little Baers

I created this sort to have the students practice identifying the suffixes -er and -est in words. The students' directions are to underline the base word and circle the -er or -est, then cut and sort the words into the correct category. I thought

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

Digital Download PDF (0.12 MB)

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Glued Sounds AM, AN, ING, UNG, INK, UNK, ANG, ANK, ONG & ONK Sort Worksheet PACK

By 4 Little Baers

I created this worksheet pack of 4 sheets for the students to practice reading words with the glued sounds, also called welded sounds, AM, AN, ING, UNG, INK, UNK, ANG, ANK, ONG and ONK. Students read the words, box in the glued sound, and cut, sort

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$3.25

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R-Controlled Vowel Sort -- ER, IR, UR

By 4 Little Baers

I made this activity for my students to practice reading words (1 and 2 syllable) and identifying if it contains an ER, IR and UR r-controlled syllable. This worksheet can be used for practice, an assessment tool, homework, or a center. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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Closed Syllables - Short Vowel Sort - Sorting Worksheet

By 4 Little Baers

I created this closed syllables sort to review words with a short vowel - a, e, i, o and u. All of these 1-syllable words contain a closed syllable/short vowel and show that a consonant after the vowel makes the vowel have a short sound. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

Digital Download PDF (0.10 MB)

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OE, OA and OW Vowel Team Sorting Activity Worksheet

By 4 Little Baers

I created this sort for my students to practice the long O sounds. Instead of 2 categories at a time, this sort encompasses all 3 ways to make the long O sound. Students read the words, circle the vowel team, and cut, sort and glue it into the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

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OA and OE Vowel Teams Sort

By 4 Little Baers

I created this sort for my students to practice sorting and recognizing words that contain the OA or OE vowel team, such as boat or doe. Students read the word, circle the OA or OE vowel team, and cut, sort and glue it into the appropriate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$1.10

Digital Download PDF (0.04 MB)

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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

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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