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Wonderopolis Research Helper

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Wonderopolis is an extraordinary site where students can find answers to all of the curious questions they have swirling through their heads! This worksheet gives them the tools they need to organize their thoughts on a topic, as well as take notes

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Library Skills, For All Subjects, Informational Text

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

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Country Research Template

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This is a fun template to use when researching any country! It works well with many databases, including Country Reports, Culture Grams, etc. Students will be tasked with finding information related to geography, government, history, and more.

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Other (Social Studies - History), Library Skills, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Veteran's Day War Memorial Flipbook

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This research flipbook allows students to honor Veteran's Day in a unique way. Students will research one of the many national war memorials. I had my students focus on those in Washington, D.C., but it could also work for others. Not only do the

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U.S. History, Library Skills, Holidays/Seasonal

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Fun with Author's Point of View

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This is an easy to use introduction to author's point of view, featuring 3 posters, a student guide, story starter worksheets, as well as a 'show what you know' practice paper. Enjoy!

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Creative Writing, Reading, Library Skills

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

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Spring Research

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This spring research packet works with the PebbleGo unit on spring. Included are research questions about animals in spring, weather in spring, people in spring, and plants in spring. All questions require a close reading on the topics and ask not

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English Language Arts, Spring, Informational Text

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Research, Activities, Internet Activities

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Researching Jobs in Our Community

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This research project is a fun way for lower grade students to learn about some of the amazing community helpers around them. There is a template for both a 'Reading and Researching' project cover, as well as a simple 'Researching' cover. I have

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English Language Arts, Library Skills, Informational Text

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

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Weather Research - PebbleGo

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PebbleGo is a great site for K-2 research and this packet is a wonderful companion to the site. This download is chock full of questions to help students understand the different types of wild weather highlighted on the site. In addition, I've

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Earth Sciences, Library Skills, Informational Text

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

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Research, Activities, Internet Activities

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Spider Research

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This is a fun research journal to use with first to third graders as you learn about spiders. This journal was designed to use with the PebbleGo research database, but could be used with many others, as well. Black and white, as well as color

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For All Subject Areas, Library Skills, Halloween

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Great African American Sports Figures - PebbleGo Research

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PebbleGo is my go-to site for research for the earlier grades. This packet contains questions to go with the biographies for Muhammad Ali, Wilma Rudolph, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, and Roberto Clemente. Also included are posters for each of

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Library Skills, Black History Month, Informational Text

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

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Holidays Through The Year: PebbleGo Research

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This HUGE holiday bundle features thoughtful research questions about ALL of the holidays featured in PebbleGo. Each research page allows students to answer questions from the text and learn about important vocabulary and traditions associated with

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Library Skills, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Research, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Simple Animal Research

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This is a simple research page designed with younger learners in mind. All answers can be found using a multitude of databases, depending on what your district subscribes to. My favorite is PebbleGo!

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Other (Science), Library Skills, Informational Text

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

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Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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"Abe's Honest Words" Connection Worksheet

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"Abe's Honest Words" is one of the most thought provoking and interesting looks at one of our most important Presidents. Use this connection sheet to add an extra dimension to the story for your students.

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Literature, Library Skills, Informational Text

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

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Veterans Day Flipbook

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This is a simple 5 day flipbook that can be used with students in kindergarten through second grade. If you have access to the PebbleGo database, this is a great way to share what they've learned, but should also work with many nonfiction Veterans

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U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

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

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HUGE Bookmark Bundle

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In my library, students can't wait to come in and grab the latest bookmark! This bundle contains 53 different bookmark designs in both color and black and white. They are on the larger side, so students can enjoy coloring them in. I hope your

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English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Superhero End of Year Class Awards

By Happiness in the Library

This set includes 18 different awards, with versions for both male and female students. Awards include Super Speller, Fantastic Mathlete, Stellar Scientist, Stupendous Social Studies Award, Class Kindness Award, Classy Leader Award, Classy Kid,

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Character Education, Summer, End of Year

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

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Printables

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End of the Year Flipbook

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Let's remember a great year! This flipbook allows students to note their favorite things and memories from the year. In addition, there's a page for 'autographs' from classmates! Features both color and black and white pages. Just print, cut,

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End of Year

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

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Earth Day Pollution Research

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This simple research page is designed to have students learn more about 3 different types of pollution (land, water, and air). The second part of the assignment allows them to utilize that information in a more creative way by having them choose

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Library Skills, Earth Day, Informational Text

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

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Research, Internet Activities, Printables

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John Lewis Research

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John Lewis was an amazing Civil Rights leader. To celebrate his life and understand his impact, have students research his life using a biography or one of your library databases. This worksheet asks students to go beyond basic biographical

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Social Studies - History, Library Skills, Black History Month

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Research

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Patricia Polacco Author Study Unit

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This packet contains activities to use for 8 of Polacco's books, as well as a research questions about Polacco and her life.

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Johnny Appleseed Research and Craft

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This is a fun, quick and easy way to have students demonstrate their knowledge of Johnny Appleseed. Students can cut and decorate their own apple booklets, or you can print the color versions. After, have students complete the 'research' portion of

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Social Studies - History, Library Skills, Holidays/Seasonal

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Research, Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My love of literature has grown throughout my 13 years as a elementary School Media Specialist. In addition, I have worked as a Young Adult and Children's Librarian in a large Public Library.

MY TEACHING STYLE

The library is a fantastic place to learn because there are so many opportunities for hands-on, authentic research. I love to utilize as many of these tools as possible on a daily basis so that my students have the richest learning experience.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

PTA Founders Day Teacher of the Year 2009

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. in Journalism from Fordham University at Lincoln Center M.A. in Library Science as well as my teaching certificate from C.W. Post University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am lucky to share my love of literature with my sons Ben and Jack. They already have favorite books and love to read with their daddy each night before bed!