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Sterling, Virginia, United States
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I've previously taught 1st and 2nd grade for 9 years. I am currently a special education teacher in the primary grades!
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Preview of Pokemon Double Digit Addition and Subtraction WITH Regrouping Matching Game

Pokemon Double Digit Addition and Subtraction WITH Regrouping Matching Game

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ATeachingBear
Students can use a dry erase board and marker to solve these double digit addition and subtraction WITH regrouping problems. They can then match the Pokemon to the correct Pokeball! My students played this game in a math center and they loved seeing the Pokemon on the math problems! There are 12 double digit addition problems and 12 double digit subtraction problems. They can be mixed together into one game/center or they can be separated. There are two separate sets of directions so you can se
Preview of Cube Measuring Objects Worksheet

Cube Measuring Objects Worksheet

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ATeachingBear
This is a kindergarten/1st/2nd grade worksheet to pair with an activity in which students use unifix cubes/snap cubes to measure classroom objects. This could be used as a whole group activity or in centers! There are two different versions of this worksheet in this PDF. Clipart is from PhotoClipz!
Preview of Pokemon Double Digit Addition and Subtraction without Regrouping Matching Game

Pokemon Double Digit Addition and Subtraction without Regrouping Matching Game

Created by
ATeachingBear
Students can use a dry erase board and marker to solve these double digit addition and subtraction without regrouping problems. They can then match the Pokemon to the correct Pokeball! My students played this game in a math center and they loved seeing the Pokemon on the math problems! There are 12 double digit addition problems and 12 double digit subtraction problems. They can be mixed together into one game/center or they can be separated. There are two separate sets of directions so you
Preview of Personalized Learning Playlist Editable Template

Personalized Learning Playlist Editable Template

Created by
ATeachingBear
This is a Power Point Presentation file that you can edit and use to crate MATH personalized learning playlists for your students! This is a "must do" and "may do" design that I use in my 2nd grade classroom for differentiated personalized learning during math workshop. I have included the editable template as well as a sample for how I'd design it for a word problems unit. I have included two pages of FAQs to help you get started! If you have any questions about this product or about how I use
Preview of The Gingerbread Man is Loose in our Classroom!

The Gingerbread Man is Loose in our Classroom!

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ATeachingBear
A PDF of rhymes about the gingerbread man that is loose in the classroom! Encourages students to create a trap out of materials to catch him! The rhymes explain the vocabulary words of "engineer", "bait", and "lure". Allows students to engage in problem solving and communication with others! Can be used as a STEM project for the winter months. My students REALLY loved these rhymes and were SO engaged in this "create a gingerbread man trap" STEM project! :)
Preview of Pokemon Multiplication Facts Matching Game

Pokemon Multiplication Facts Matching Game

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ATeachingBear
This is a Pokemon inspired multiplication fact matching game. It includes facts for numbers 1-9. It can be separated into small matching games by each number, or you could combine a few to challenge the students with more items to match! My 2nd graders love using this as an introduction to multiplication facts. I have them use dry erase boards to draw arrays to solve the problems as they are first learning about multiplication!
Preview of Behavior Charts/Behavior Boards/First Then Boards

Behavior Charts/Behavior Boards/First Then Boards

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ATeachingBear
This file contains "I am working for" and "First/Then" boards to pace students through their work session. Includes pages of rewards icons and smiley face tokens. On the large "I am working for" board, there are three versions with "expectations/rules" under each box. The boxes are open for images to be placed inside. There is also a version without rules/expectations. Print these documents, laminate, cut, and add velcro for repeated student use!
Preview of Daily Behavior Calendar Student Self Reflection

Daily Behavior Calendar Student Self Reflection

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ATeachingBear
During the last 5 minutes of each day, my students reflect on their behavior. They give themselves a rating from 1-4 based on the rubric that is in this product and they write it on their calendar on the corresponding date! They bring their calendar page to my table and I use a scented marker to give them a check mark if I agree with the rating! We will have a quick conference if I disagree with the rating! This has been GREAT for daily parent communication. It has also been great for student ac
Preview of NWEA Reading MAP Learning Progressions Data Analysis - 2nd Grade

NWEA Reading MAP Learning Progressions Data Analysis - 2nd Grade

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ATeachingBear
This is a powerpoint that I use in Google Slides. I use it to analyze my students' Reading NWEA MAP data. I look at my NWEA MAP data and place the student names into the column that they are "ready to learn" based on their overall RIT score within that band. These things that they are "ready to learn" are from the NWEA learning progressions. I have added Virginia Standards of Learning for 2nd grade on each slide, but you could remove the Virginia SOLS and correlate them to your own state Sta
Preview of Sight Word Play Doh Mats

Sight Word Play Doh Mats

Created by
ATeachingBear
Print on cardstock and laminate! Students use dry erase markers to write the word on the lines above and below the word, then they use play doh to form the sight word in the middle of the mat. This is a PDF file. This is a 1st grade sight word list of 28 second quarter sight words.
Preview of Symmetry Sorting Cards (2D Shapes)

Symmetry Sorting Cards (2D Shapes)

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ATeachingBear
This is a symmetry sort where students will look at cards that have various 2D shapes on them. Each shape has a line that divides the shape into two parts. Students can sort the cards into two piles, shapes that show symmetry and those that do not! Can be a great visual sort for students to practice identifying lines of symmetry!
Preview of Animal Adaptations "Eat Like a Bird" Science Lab

Animal Adaptations "Eat Like a Bird" Science Lab

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ATeachingBear
With this lab write-up students will use various tools that represent different bird beaks. These tools include tweezers, a slotted spoon, and pliers. Students must use these tools to crush and open various foods that the bird "beaks" are eating. Foods such as cereal, gummy worms, and sunflower seeds are used. This lab write up includes a materials list, questions, hypothesis, data, results, and a conclusion section. It is a VERY interactive science lab! Fun way to teach animal adaptations!
Preview of Literacy Centers

Literacy Centers

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ATeachingBear
This is a word document that contains detailed instructions for five different literacy spelling centers that can be utilized in a 1st or 2nd grade classroom. I listed all of the required materials for each center on the first 2 pages of this document. These centers are all very hands on and are great for engaging students in spelling word work! These instructions can be printed, laminated, and kept at each center. There are also editable worksheets included that are required for the centers. Mo
Preview of Pokemon Multiplication Array Matching Game

Pokemon Multiplication Array Matching Game

Created by
ATeachingBear
This is a game to help students match arrays to the multiplication number sentence. It uses clipart that is similar to the popular Pokemon characters to increase student engagement! Print these pages on cardstock, laminate, and have students use this in a station or as partner work.
Preview of Shape Tracing

Shape Tracing

Created by
ATeachingBear
Basic shapes tracing smart board or promethean board activity for students! Could also be printed out and utilized as independent work! I used this in a special education classroom for IEP goal work with tracing shapes.
Preview of NWEA Math MAP Learning Progressions Data Analysis - 2nd Grade

NWEA Math MAP Learning Progressions Data Analysis - 2nd Grade

Created by
ATeachingBear
This is a powerpoint that I use in Google Slides. I use it to analyze my students' Math NWEA MAP data. I look at my NWEA MAP data and place the student names into the column that they are "ready to learn" based on their overall RIT score within that band. These things that they are "ready to learn" are from the NWEA learning progressions. I have added Virginia Standards of Learning for 2nd grade on each slide, but you could remove the Virginia SOLS and correlate them to your own state Standards
Preview of Grilled Cheese Rocks Lab!

Grilled Cheese Rocks Lab!

Created by
ATeachingBear
This is a 3rd/4th/5th grade rocks science lab! Students use bread, cheese, and small George Foreman grills or frying pans to create metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks! SUCH an awesome lab! Students LOVE it and it is a hit!
Preview of Place Value Wall Visual

Place Value Wall Visual

Created by
ATeachingBear
This is a PDF of printable for a wall display to demonstrate place value. I printed this on paper, glued it to various pieces of colored construction paper, laminated it, then taped it to my wall. The students reference it often!
Preview of Ordinal Numbers Snowman

Ordinal Numbers Snowman

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ATeachingBear
This is a "craftivity" for teaching ordinal numbers 1st-15th. Students will create a snowman with these shapes and they'll write the ordinal number with the ordinal number word. This is a great math station to be used with 1st or 2nd graders!
Preview of Superhero Behavior Clip Chart

Superhero Behavior Clip Chart

Created by
ATeachingBear
This is a superhero themed behavior clip chart. Write students' names on clothespins. Print this PDF document on cardstock and laminate. All students start on "Ready to fly" each day" they can move their clip up for positive behaviors and they can move their clip down for negative behaviors.
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I've previously taught 1st and 2nd grade for 9 years. I am currently a special education teacher in the primary grades!

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West Virginia University

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Hi! I'm Alaina Bear! I'm a special education teacher in Northern Virginia! I've previously taught 1st and 2nd grade for nine years. Thanks for visiting my store! :)