Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter Reading Comprehension Questions
by Annie Barrows
Part of the Ivy + Bean series · Book 4 of 12
Book Summary
When Bean's parents go out, her older sister Nancy gets to babysit for the first time. Nancy tries to be the perfect babysitter by following a manual, but Ivy and Bean sneak out and hide, causing Nancy to panic before they all finally call a truce.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter.
1.Who is chosen to babysit Bean when her parents go out?
2.What does Nancy use to help her be a perfect babysitter?
3.What do Ivy and Bean do to get away from Nancy's boring crafts?
4.Why is Bean so surprised when Nancy calls her 'sweetie'?
5.Why does Nancy start crying when she is looking for Ivy and Bean?
6.Why do Nancy, Ivy, and Bean agree to a secret truce at the end?
7.What does this story teach us about older siblings?
8.What is the main lesson Ivy and Bean learn about running away from a babysitter?
9.How does Nancy's mood change from the beginning of the babysitting job to when she loses the girls?
10.Nancy reads a 'manual' to learn how to babysit. What is a manual?
11.Nancy becomes 'frantic' when she can't find the girls. What does frantic mean?
12.The girls make a 'truce' at the end of the story. What is a truce?
13.If you were Nancy, how would you feel if the kids you were babysitting ran away and hid from you?
14.Do you think Ivy and Bean did the right thing by coming out of hiding when they saw Nancy crying? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter with children.
What was your favorite part of Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Annie Barrows wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter?
Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter by Annie Barrows is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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