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Place Value Equivalency Worksheets (Set of 4)

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b and d Reversal Sorting Activities - b and d Reversal Activities

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Thank you for your interest in my b and d Reversal Sorting Activities package. This package includes a set of 32 picture/word sorting cards (16 with initial b & 16 with initial d), two options for sorting mats, a set of Bb cue cards in assorted

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

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

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Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

$3.00

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Long Vowel Books (Set 1) - Long Vowel Readers - Emergent Readers (Set of 5)

By Back 2 Basics

Long Vowel Books (Individual Vowels) for Emergent Readers - Set 1 is a set of five books is perfect for early readers who have a grasp of consonants and are learning to blend phonemes to make words. There is one book for each long vowel. The stories

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Guided Reading Books, Printables

$10.00

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oo Vowel Digraphs - Long & Short oo - oo Picture Cards - oo

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for your interest in my oo Vowel Digraphs (Long & Short oo) Picture & Word Card Set. This package gives students the opportunity to practise differentiating between the long and short sounds of the oo vowel digraph. Students can

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

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

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Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Short Vowel Books - Short Vowel Readers - Emergent Readers (Set of 10)

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Short Vowel Books (Individual Vowels) for Emergent Readers is a set of ten books that are perfect for early readers who have a grasp of consonants and are learning to blend phonemes to make words. There are two books for each vowel. The stories and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Guided Reading Books, Printables

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (27.46 MB)

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Homophone Clip-it / Homograph Clip-it / Homophone Activity / Homograph Activity

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for your interest my Homophones Clip-it activity. This deck of 48 cards reviews 24 pairs of homophones. Pick & choose the pairs that you want your students to practise or use the whole deck. The cards are self checking, but you do not

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games, Centers

$3.00

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Punctuation Clip-it - End of Sentence Punctuation - Mechanics of Writing

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for considering my Punctuation Clip-it activity. This set of 24 cards reviews end of sentence punctuation (period, question mark & exclamation mark) using a multiple choice format. Students read a sentence and then chose which form of

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Short Vowel Books (Set #2) - Short Vowel Readers - Emergent Readers (Set of 5)

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Short Vowel Books (Mixed) for Emergent Readers (Set #2) is a set of five books that is perfect for early readers who have a grasp of consonant and short vowel sounds and are learning to blend phonemes to make words. The stories and illustrations are

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

$10.00

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Place Value Equivalency Worksheets (Set of 4)

By Back 2 Basics

This set of four worksheets will take your students to the next level in working with place value. These worksheets go beyond basic counting of hundreds, tens and ones to practise regrouping skills with place value. In these place value equivalency

Subjects:

Numbers, Other (Math), Place Value

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables

$2.00

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Long Vowel Books (Set 2) - Long Vowel Readers - Emergent Readers (Set of 5)

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Long Vowel Books (Individual Vowels) for Emergent Readers - Set 2 is a set of five books is perfect for early readers who have a grasp of consonants and are learning to blend phonemes to make words. There is one book for each long vowel. The stories

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (23.39 MB)

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$Math Minute Math Facts Sheets - Set #2 - Multiplication (x6-9)$

Math Minute Math Facts Sheets - Set #2 - Multiplication (x6-9)

By Back 2 Basics

This set of six multiplication “Minute Math” sheets will help your students achieve fluency with basic multiplication math facts. It’s a great filler activity that can be done three to five times a week.Students begin with the x6 facts and progress

Subjects:

Basic Operations

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Printables, Centers

$3.00

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Hard & Soft C & G Picture Sort

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for your interest in my Hard & Soft C & G Picture Sort. This activity provides an opportunity for students to listen for and match the hard and soft c & g sounds in the initial position. There are six picture cards for each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Topic - What is the Topic? - Topic Multiple Choice Cards

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for your interest in my Multiple Choice Picture Cards for Topic. This set of 20 cards provides students with the opportunity to examine topic through a multiple choice activity based on picture information only. Topic is differentiated

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.99 MB)

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Alphabet Printing Practice - Tracing Practice Sheets

By Back 2 Basics

This package contains two complete sets of practise sheets with dotted tracing lines. The first line for each letter also has arrows. There are three letters per page. A bonus sheet is included with this package. The bonus page has two full dotted

Subjects:

Handwriting

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.38 MB)

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Antonym Dominoes - Antomyms - Opposite Dominoes - Opposites

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for your interest my Antonym Dominoes activity. This set of 24 domino cards reviews 23 pairs of antonyms. Students begin with the “start” card and match the word pairs. The “stop” card marks the end of the sequence. This activity can be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.72 MB)

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$Math Minute Math Facts Sheets - Set #1 - Multiplication (x2-5)$

Math Minute Math Facts Sheets - Set #1 - Multiplication (x2-5)

By Back 2 Basics

This set of five multiplication “Minute Math” sheets will help your students achieve fluency with basic multiplication math facts. It’s a great filler activity that can be done three to five times a week.Students begin with the x2 facts and progress

Subjects:

Basic Operations

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

$3.00

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Plural Nouns - Making Plurals - Plurals Clip-it Activity - Plurals

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for your interest my Plural Nouns Clip-it activity. This deck of 60 cards reviews the rules for making plurals. The cards are self checking, but you do not necessarily need to print the answer side. A title card is included. There is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$4.25

Digital Download PDF (8.97 MB)

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Emergent / Early Reader Books (Set 1) - Emergent / Early Readers (Set of 5)

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Books for Emergent/Early Readers - Set #1 is a set of five books is perfect for Emergent/Early readers who have a grasp of consonant and short vowel sounds and have had some experience with blending phonemes to make words. The stories and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (26.82 MB)

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Long Vowel Digraphs - Long Vowel Digraph Chart - Long Vowel Chart

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for your interest in my Long Vowel Digraphs chart. This is a FREE download for TpT members. This chart identifies the vowel digraphs that form the spelling patterns for the long vowel sounds. It does not include split digraphs (silent e

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (2.79 MB)

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Short Vowel Books (Set #1) - Short Vowel Readers - Emergent Readers (Set of 5)

By Back 2 Basics

Short Vowel Books (Mixed) for Emergent Readers - Set #1 is a set of five books that is perfect for early readers who have a grasp of consonant and short vowel sounds and are learning to blend phonemes to make words. The stories and illustrations are

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (22.95 MB)

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Short Vowel Books - Set #2 - Short Vowel Readers - Emergent - eBooks for iPad

By Back 2 Basics

Thank you for considering my eBook Short Vowel Books (Individual Vowels - Set 2) for Emergent Readers. This set of five books (available in a single .epub file) is perfect for early readers who have a grasp of consonants and are learning to blend

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

Types:

$10.00

Digital Download EPUB (2.32 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have over thirty years of experience in the Early Years, Primary, Junior and Intermediate divisions. I have taught in the classroom, in a resource role and currently work as a tutor..

MY TEACHING STYLE

Be flexible and do what works!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have an Ontario Teaching Certificate, a Specialist certificate in Special Education, a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in School Psychology. I also hold Additional Qualifications in Library, Guidance and Computers in the Classroom

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

In addition to knitting, sewing, weaving, making bracelets, colouring, gardening & blogging, I love to ride my bicycle.

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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, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math), Arts & Music, Visual Arts, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, School Counseling, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, St. Patrick's Day, Place Value, Handwriting, Phonics