BonBon
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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
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Hi! Welcome to BonBon's teaching store. My name is Bonnie but some people call me BonBon. I love making sweet teaching resources to engage students in learning. My specialty is teaching reading. In my 40 years of teaching experience, I learned that you can have fun while teaching and learning. I taught ESE students for 30+ years as well as teaching in a regular second grade classroom. All students, including struggling readers, deserve to have lessons that are full of life, literature and a sprinkle of fun!
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The One and Only Ivan - Book Study | Comprehension Skills
This novel study is based on the wonderful book - The One and Only Ivan - by Katherine Applegate. ★ This includes a comprehension activity for each of what I thought were the main ideas or important points that the students should get (page lengths vary by idea and activity). ★ The activities include: • text-based questions • sequencing, main idea and details • characterization • compare and contrast • cause and effect • writing to text • author's purpose and point of view. ★ The actual activi
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.5
+9
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Novel Study and Assessment Comprehension Bundle
From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons - Book study and question cards/scoot
This is based on the book From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons. I recently updated it to include a digital copy to assign students - perfect for Distance Learning. It includes activities on: - Vocabulary - Text-dependent questions - Diagram - Cause and Effect - Main Idea and Details - Sequencing *Literature Scoot - 20 question cards that can be used after the story study to assess understanding - or just for fun. A rubric for student and teacher rating is included with the Common Core Standard fo
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Science
8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos - Book Study
This book study is based on the book 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos by Vivian Vande Velde. It is a funny story about a dog chasing a squirrel through a school and is told by the class pet in each classroom. There is an activity for each chapter including: - Text based questions - Cause and Effect - Main idea and details - Vocabulary - Problem and Solution - Sequencing - Characters - Point of View (14 pages) Also included is an optional rubric based on the Common Core Standards for st
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
Career Week and Community Helpers | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Use these short career comprehension stories and questions for Career Week to teach your students about different careers while improving their reading comprehension skills It could also go along with a Community Helpers unit. There is a short description of each career, and 5 text-based questions for each. The careers include: - Teacher (of course) - Fire Fighter - Doctor - Nurse - Veterinarian - Police Officer - Construction Worker - Chef - Farmer - Garbage/Recycling Collector - Mail Ca
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
CCSS
RI.1.1
, RI.2.1
, RI.3.1
A Turkey for Thanksgiving - Reader's Theater | Text Talk | Flipbook
This includes activities based on the wonderful story A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. It includes: a fun reader's theater to use for fluency practice 18 Text Talk card questions for discussion a page where students can draw and write their favorite partsequencing strips for students to cut and paste in the correct orderlarge sequencing strips to use on a pocket chart or at a center8 flipbook pages that students can use to make a fun flipbook - practice reading skills including char
1st - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
The Sasquatch Escape Book Study
This novel study is based on the book - The Sasquatch Escape: The Imaginary Veterinary: Book 1 by Suzanne Selfors. * Updated to include both printable and digital versions for Easel. There is an activity for each chapter including text-based questions compare and contrast cause and effect writing to text summarizing and main idea and details.A rubric is included for student and teacher rating which includes the Common Core standards. The Sasquatch Escape is a fun book to read full of imagina
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
Also included in: The Imaginary Veterinary by S. Selfors Books 1-3 Novel Studies
The Pet War by Allan Woodrow - Book Study
This fun novel study is based on the book The Pet War by Allan Woodrow. My students love this book and everyone who ever wanted a pet can relate to The Pet War. It also includes a math activity for the students to figure out how much money was earned. There is a half-page comprehension skill activity for each chapter including: Text-based questions Problem/Solution Summarizing Sequencing Cause and Effect Characterization Setting Main idea and details Author’s purpose The 38 pages include: B
2nd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Literature
Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne - Novel Study
Reading Comprehension Skills book study based on the book Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne. Includes a one-page comprehension activity for each chapter including: Vocabulary Text-based questions Sequencing Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Main idea and details Problem/Solution Writing to text Also included: A common core rubric for student self-assessment and teacher assessment. Bonus: Text Talk cards for discussion groups Be thankful for reading bookmarks(6
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies
Thanksgiving Collaborative Thankful Quilt for November Decor
Create a beautiful Thanksgiving bulletin board or door display with this collaborative classroom Thankful Quilt! This engaging activity allows each student to express gratitude by decorating their own quilt square. 12 Different Designs: A variety of creative patterns to inspire each student’s personal touch.10 Pre-Made Thankful Squares: Thoughtful sayings for students to color and use as part of the quilt.Customizable for Any Class Size: Print as many copies as needed to ensure every stud
Not Specific
Art, Classroom Community, Writing
Molly's Pilgrim - Reading Comprehension Question Cards - Scoot
This fun activity is based on the book Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen. It includes 20 question cards about the book. The cards can be placed around the room "scoot" style. The students have an answer sheet and scoot from one to the next. You could also use these at a center. You can use this for an informal assessment after you study the book, or just for fun. Also included: Molly's Pilgrim bookmarks.
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Literature
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.3.1
The Adventures of a South Pole Pig - Book Study and Literature Scoot
This book study is based on the book The Adventures of a South Pole Pig by Chris Kurtz. There is a half-page activity for each chapter including: Text-based questions Problem/Solution Summarizing Sequencing Cause and Effect Characterization Setting Main idea and details Author’s purpose It also includes a Literature Scoot. The literature scoot has 4 cards per page with one multiple choice question for each chapter. You can use this for an assessment or just for fun. The 51 pages include: Book
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
The Lost Library Comprehension BUNDLE | Book Study and Comprehension Cards
BUNDLE: The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass: Book Study – Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension Activities to use DURING reading and Comprehension Question Cards to use AFTER reading for an assessment or fun scoot.This bundle is based on the Novel The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. NOVEL STUDY: This printable resource includes a different reading comprehension activity for every chapter, designed to build essential literacy skills while keeping students excite
3rd - 5th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.4.1
+1
Halloween Arrays | Repeated Addition and Multiplication Activity
Do you need a fun way to practice using multiplication arrays with your students while having some Halloween Math fun? You can use this as a fun assessment or practice activity for arrays, repeated addition, and beginning multiplication. The students will be up and moving and having fun. This includes 20 task cards with different Halloween-themed arrays on them. You can use it at a center or for a scoot. Answer sheet and key included.
2nd - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.OA.C.4
Twisters and other Terrible Storms Non-Fiction Book Study
This unit is based on the book Twisters and other Terrible Storms Fact Tracker. It is the nonfiction companion to Twister on Tuesday and was written by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne. There are vocabulary words and a common core activity for each chapter. The activities guide the students' note-taking for the important points for each chapter. A rubric is included for student and teacher assessment. Most of the Common Core standards for reading informational text are included. Be prepared t
1st - 3rd
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Science
The Wild Robot Character Scavenger Hunt
This is a fun scavenger hunt designed to be used after you have finished reading the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.It includes 24 character cards with characters from the book. The book has so many wonderful characters in it to focus on.Scatter or hide the cards around the room.Students have an answer sheet with 30 boxes on it with clues about a character. Students must go on a scavenger hunt to find the characters.SO much fun! Enjoy!Related Products• The Wild Robot Comprehension Question
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown Reading Comprehension BUNDLE
Twister on Tuesday- MTH Common Core Book Study
This book study is based on the MTH book #23 Twister on Tuesday by Mary Pope Osborne. There is an activity for every 2 chapters. It includes activities for: - vocabulary - 6 vocabulary words - Written response - Compare and contrast - Characterization - Sequencing - Text-Based WH questions - Writing to Text All activities are linked to the Common Core standards and a rubric is included for student and teacher assessment. The pages include: Book Study - 10 pages Cover - 1 page Answer Key - 3 pag
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Award Certificates: PreK and Kindergarten | End of the Year
Cute awards for preschool and Kindergarten. Use for award ceremonies and end of the year award days. Includes 54 print-and-go awards including: - Lovely Listener - Awesome Architect - Share-o-Saurus - Helping Hand - Hoppy Helper - Reach for the Sky - Cleaner-upper - Good as Gold - Computer Cutie - Out-of-this-world behavior - Circle Time All-Star - Treasure Award - I love to read - Buddy Reading - Impressive Imagination - Adorable Artist - Prize Pencil - No Lyin' - Fantastic Friend - Excellent
PreK - K
Character Education, For All Subjects
Halloween Reading Activity | Reading Comprehension Skills Cards
This is a fun Halloween reading comprehension activity to use as a scoot or center activity. It includes 20 cards with short paragraphs about different Halloween-related subjects. Includes both fiction and informational text. There is one text-based comprehension question for each paragraph. Also includes an answer sheet and answer key. Each card can be folded in half and set up like a little tent. The students scoot from one to the next, reading the paragraph on one side of the tent and an
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.3.1
, RI.2.1
+2
Dinosaurs before Dark MTH Novel Study - Reading Comprehension
This book study is based on the MTH book #1, Dinosaurs before Dark, by Mary Pope Osborne. It includes an activity for every chapter with reading skills including: - vocabulary - writing to text - story structure - main idea and details A rubric is included for student and teacher evaluation. Also included: Text-talk cards for small or large group discussion. Great for speaking and listening! Students just LOVE dinosaurs! Check out the non-fiction companion fact tracker all about
1st - 3rd
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Summer Review Activity packet | Second Grade
Great for daily work at home or in Summer School! Summer Review for 2nd graders - Summer Smart is a ten-week summer review of second-grade reading, math, language arts, and science skills. Review and sharpen the skills that were learned in grade two. Get your students ready for third grade. It is organized into ten fun weekly themes: o Surfin’ into Summer o Under the Sea o Summer Camp o It’s a Picnic o Ahoy! Let’s Go! o Start your Engines o Spaced Out o Once Upon a Time o On Safari o Summer
2nd
For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
+8
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About the store
Experience
Hi! Welcome to BonBon's teaching store. My name is Bonnie but some people call me BonBon. I love making sweet teaching resources to engage students in learning. My specialty is teaching reading. In my 40 years of teaching experience, I learned that you can have fun while teaching and learning. I taught ESE students for 30+ years as well as teaching in a regular second grade classroom. All students, including struggling readers, deserve to have lessons that are full of life, literature and a sprinkle of fun!
Teaching style
I love reading good literature to my students and making learning fun through hands-on centers, escape rooms, scavenger hunts and book studies.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certification - Exceptional Needs
Reading Endorsement
Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Bachelors in Specific Learning Disabilities- UF
Masters in Emotionally Handicapped Students- UF
Trained in Wilson Reading
National Board Certification
Additional biographical information
Many thanks to Laine Sutherland/A Little Peace of Africa for the logo design!
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