A 2nd grade winter early finishers science worksheet focusing on sorting objects by states of matter: solid, liquid and gas.
Review and assess what students have learned about the 6 simple machines with this FREE printable worksheet pack for elementary students.
It’s good to have some online tools in our resource box, so here are the top 8 math apps that are perfect for your 2nd graders...
Every year I have kids who read and read but then have no idea what kind of text they read. It usually happens like this. Question: Wha...
Balloon hovercraft is simple to make in just 5-10 minutes! This cd hovercraft experiment is a fun kids STEM activity for all ages.
❤️ Are you ready to spark curiosity and career exploration in your students? Look no further than this captivating career awareness lesson tailored for K-2nd grade students! This interactive Guidance Lesson is designed to guide young learners in discovering their personal interests and connecting them to future job possibilities. ❤️ Introduce how personal interests influence the types of jobs we like. Focus on eight different interests: working alone or in a team, a routine job or an adventurous job, using tools or ideas, and working indoors or outdoors. Play Career Connections and guess the interests of each job. Follow up with students identifying their interests and illustrating a career that matches those interests. ❤️ Benefits: Exploration: Students explore personal interests and connect them to diverse career possibilities. Critical Thinking: Enhance critical thinking by analyzing various career aspects. Career Awareness: Develop an understanding of different job roles and their components. Self-Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on their preferences and strengths. Empowerment: Inspire students to envision diverse future opportunities. ❤️ The lesson includes: Lesson Plan with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors - 2 pages PowerPoint Slideshow - 32 slides Career Interests Sheets - 3 pages Career Connection Mazes - 6 pages Click here to see my Terms of Use Questions? I'm here for you! Please contact me at [email protected] ★ Like what you see? Follow me on social media! ★ Facebook Instagram Pinterest Blog Email
2nd Grade Writing Worksheets are a great way to get children thinking in a communicative way. When we communicate we tell a story. Much of our communication is an expression of action, emotion, direction and of course the details. In order to reach others, we typically use words. And written words are so very important. […]
A fun project that I have my students complete during the last week of school is a Summer Bucket List. Most of the students in our classrooms
The foundation for which Class Two mathematics is built upon was laid last year with fairy tale images that introduced the four math processes. Now, the 2nd Graders strengthen their skills throughout the year with Saintly/Hero images and mischievous animal characters. These types of images are beneficial to the children's consciousness, at this age, because the children are starting to realize the duality within themselves. They will be observing saintliness and mischievousness in themselves and in others. The legends of saints and heroes appeal to the child’s moral sense of what is right and good and magical. While on the other hand, the fables give the child an external view of our animal nature.Our shortcomings are played out in fables. Children are able to reflect upon them without judgement of themselves. This space allows them to exercise their own will with the possibility of their actions being guided by their saintly self. These math blocks use the heroic images of Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Men & Merry Women to appeal to the children’s Saintly self. The Robin Hood ballads have been told many ways throughout history. This two part story is an original creation of these tales. The children will be participating in a living way with Robin Hood through the story. The mathematical topics covered in the two part Robin Hood story are: * Continued Practice of the Four Processes with reduced use of manipulatives. * Introduce and understand Time. * Introduce and understand Coins. * Memorizing simple Addition facts up to 24. * Become proficient with Addition and Subtraction of two digit numbers. * Practice memorization of Multiplication and Division tables through 12. * Introduce and develop an understanding of place value. * Introduce and develop carrying and borrowing. * Experience through movement and art how geometric patterns and numbers relate. * Develop a love of math through games and puzzles. * Cultivate a greater capacity for mental math. * Understand the importance of form and organization of written practice of math problems. Upon purchase you will receive all the material you will need to design two complete 2nd grade math blocks. These two math blocks include: * A two part Robin Hood story * Main Lesson book work suggestions * Word problems * Math games * Art lessons that are relevant to the story * Skills Practice section with kinesthetic learning exercises * Songs and poetry suggestions * Practice Book ideas * Weekly suggested rhythm * Blank weekly rhythm forms to design this block to meet your families needs and meet the children right where they are academically and spiritually. It is 60 pages of math curriculum that provides everything you need to teach math to Class Two students. It is two complete Waldorf Math Blocks. This is the downloadable version, meaning you will receive a 60 page PDF that can either be printed by you (and bound if you prefer) or used right from your computer. Since this is a download, I am unable to do refunds as there is no way for you to return it. However, I am always very happy to answer questions or offer support along the way at ancientpathhomestead [!at] gmail.com
2ND GRADE- “THINKING OF SUMMER” SELF-PORTRAITS! Every year, near the end of the school year, I’ve had my students do this quick, fun lesson! We draw just a portion of our heads la…
Are you ready for the month of March? We are all geared up for some fun learning this month! Our March NO PREP packets are done and we are ready to go!
Use this free printable book report sandwich idea to recall what you read. Print in black / white or color and use with elementary age kids.
This is one of my absolute FAVORITE art lessons! It incorporates focusing on (5) of the 7 elements of art – (Line, Shape, Color, Form, and Texture) and is inspired by artist Claude Monet …
TUTORIAL FOR LIZARD HEAD HERE http://www.elementaryartfun.blogspot.com/2013/05/catching-up-lots-of-fun-stuff.html I have been so busy lately and have hardly had time to blog. Thank you so much for the Versatile blogger awards. I will eventually get some time to reciprocate! I appologise! I really appreciate all my readers and your sweet sweet comments. I have two high maintenence toddlers at home that keep me on my toes! We have been doing so many things in here and I need to catch up and bring my camera this week to update the latest. Here are some things from a few weeks ago… These cubes are so easy to make and you can be so creative with what they put inside. Some kids put an alien inside, some made flowers, animals, tvs, and some made it into a giant robot head Ok this made my day. Today I had a parent tell me that they were on their way to the zoo and saw a painting of Van Gogh outside the art museum and the child said, “Look mommy, it’s Vincent Van Gogh!” It made the two weeks of yellow paint stains on my pants completely worth it!! Shout out to Artolazzi! Jenny Bartolazzi, you are a genius! Your ideas impress me and your posts never disappoint. I am so glad you blog so I can copy you! My kids are so happy with their chameleons because of you. I love the candid picture I caught of a student snuzzling up to her chameleons as though they were made out of velvet and purred like kittens!! You can find step by step instructions for these chameleons on her blog here: http://artolazzi.blogspot.com/2011/04/3-d-lizard-directions.html My kids used the same steps as we used on the bunny head to make the chameleon head They LOVED them. We watched these videos first, some of the other classes gave theirs sun glasses Some kids even made a cube cage for their Chameleons and I gave a prize to the one who could spell chameleon first! AND I will conclude with a random photo from one of my recent newborn photoshoots that has nothing to do with elementary art! This also keeps me busy! Is she not the cutest thing God ever breathed life into! www.shelbyjunephotography.com She makes my ovaries hurt!
Sample a day of Rooted in Reading with these lesson plans and activities for Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar!
Second graders are finishing up some really creative drawings set under the ground, so we did a lot of visualizing to come up with our ideas. We looked at some classic book illustrations by Garth Williams of Cricket in Times Square fame and the always classic Beatrix Potter. All of these story animals live in a hidden away, subterranean world and the job of the illustrator is to create that world. We talked about visual textures found in the layers of soil, clay, and rock. Some drawings show a realistic setting for a possible hibernating animal, readying for winter, and others have more of a sense of humor about them, as if the animals lived like people. Thanks to North Art Alert for posting their lesson on underground worlds - my students were inspired by yours.
Learn how to play the Kaboom game in your classroom to make practicing math facts, sight words, and more a blast for your students!
No more boring book reports! Check out 26+ FUN, creative and unique book report ideas and free printable projects too!
Learn how easy it can be to integrate 2nd grade personal finance standards into units that teach math and money concepts!
Push the flashcards aside and play our favorite high frequency word game: OH SNAP!! This super fun sight word game is a great way to improve reading skills and build reading fluency.
Make writing fun with free printable writing activity for kids. Students will roll the dice to create zany characters as they write a story.
Warning signs of #dyslexia in Kindergarten vs. Elementary School #Ontario #onted
This year I’ve made a commitment to myself (and my readers) to make every effort to share my curriculum materials as soon as possible. Waldorf Math You see, my curriculum guides come straight from my lesson planner. When I sit down to put them all together in a final polished document for all of you, […]
Third graders have also been learning about art from India. They looked at examples of dhurrie rugs and created their own with cut paper and yarn. -Dhurries are flat, woven rugs used as floor coverings. -They've been made for centuries in India. -They are made with bright colors, simple designs like stripes, geometric shapes. -They are woven out of camel and goat hair. -Royal families would use dhurri rugs to decorate the floors of their palaces.
Teaching map skills? Here's a Me on the Map flip book for 1st / 2nd / 3rd Grade. Check out these fun and differentiated Me on the Map activities! This 1st - 3rd grade map skills unit is based on the book Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney. This super cute, 7 page, me on the map flip book helps teach some of the most basic "must know" geography! I have included 2 versions: A guideline font with dotted words to trace AND a version for differentiation with just blank guidelines for more experienced writers. I also include all 50 states as cut out options for the book, so you can customize a me on the map flip book for your students. Step-by-step directions and pictures can be seen on my blog: Me on the Map ~ Peasinapodlessons.com To get started, I photocopy & cut a class set. I only pass out one page. I collect it when they are finished, so the paper stays wrinkle free. We focus on one lesson each Friday, and review the concept throughout the week. I start with Earth and the globe, then the continents, country, state, city, and finally my address. I laminate the pages and have a parent cut & collate. Then, I bind them. They are beautiful on their desks during open house. Best of all, the kids LOVE creating their books! I have 2 versions that allow me to differentiate. For lower level students, I use a guideline font with dotted words to trace. Higher level students write the same sentences from the board but are only provided with blank guidelines. In my sample, I colored each tab using a ruler. For the class set, I plan on putting a different colored sticker dot (or colored star) next to the title of each page before laminating them. Another option would be to copy each page on a different light colored piece of construction paper and forgo laminating altogether. Directions for the geography book are included. appropriate for first, second, third grade (possibly some kindergarten classes) ************************************************************************************************************* If you like this map skills activity, you might also like the links below: Mini Books and more ~ Throughout the Year! Super Cute Insect Unit! Weather Mini Books and More! Earth Day Activities! St. Patrick's Day Activities! Presidents' Day ~NO PREP~ Washington, Lincoln, Obama Sentence Building ~ Throughout the Year~ Bundle Thank you for visiting my ~Peas in a Pod ~ Teachers Pay Teachers store! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Peas-In-A-Pod Copyright: Copying any part of this product and placing it on the internet in any form (even personal/class website) is forbidden and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). In purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of Peas in a Pod and licensed to you only for classroom/personal use as a single user. I retain the copyright, and reserve all rights to this product. Thank you! **************************************************************************************************** Customer Tips: Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧ ✦✦✦Connect with Peas in a Pod Lessons! ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧Click Here to receive notifications on new FREEBIES and teaching resources ✧ Instagram ✧ Facebook ✧ Newsletter ✧Download a Free Teaching Resources Shopping Guide! ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧
2nd Grade Math Reference Sheet! *Aligned to 2nd Grade TEKS! THIS INCLUDES: -Hundreds Chart -Place Value Chart (thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones) written in words, shown numerically, and with base-ten blocks as a visual -2D Polygons (2.8C) with a picture and list of attributes (number of edges and number of vertices) -3D Figures (2.8B) reference with a picture and list of attributes for each figure (number of faces, number of edges, and number of vertices) -Coins (2.5A) with a picture and written in word form, as cents, and with a money symbol (example: 1 cent, 1¢, and $0.01) -Blank number line for students to fill in values (helpful for all place value TEKS 2.2A through 2.2F) -Analog Clock (2.9G) without the hour and minute hands (students can draw their own to visualize time and calculate elapsed time) POSSIBLE USES: -Student reference sheet -Classroom poster -Interactive notebooks *TEACHER TIP: print and laminate for all your students to keep handy as a quick reference! LOOKING FOR OTHER GRADE LEVELS? Click here for the 3rd Grade Math Reference Sheet (Common Core Aligned) Click here for the 3rd Grade Math Reference Sheet (TEKS Aligned) Click here for the 4th Grade Math Reference Sheet! Click here for the 5th Grade Math Reference Sheet! Click here for the 6th Grade Math Reference Sheet! Click here for the 7th Grade Math Reference Sheet! Click here for the 8th Grade Math Reference Sheet! © 2019 Kraus Math LLC. All rights reserved.
Take the stress out of crafting effective curriculums with the editable “I can” statements and third grade pacing guide bundle! Complete with everything you need in one easy to use pack, you'll be able to craft the perfect classroom curriculum to ensure your third grade students are receiving the best possible education. This bundle contains editable “I can” statements and pacing guides based on national standards and designed to help you accurately and easily track your third grade students' skills. Its straightforward design and easy-to-use templates make creating and customizing the ultimate curriculum simple and stress-free. And its data charts let you quickly and accurately track student progress so you can adapt and adjust your teaching plans accordingly. Whether you're a veteran teacher or a first-timer, the editable “I can” statements and third grade pacing guide bundle takes the guesswork out of setting up a successful classroom curriculum. With everything you need to get started, you can be sure your students are receiving only the best in grade-appropriate instruction. So don't wait - start getting organized today with the editable “I can” statements and third grade pacing guide bundle.
Clever ideas for kids' book reports, from mint tins to cereal boxes to a Wanted poster.
Introduce informational writing in 2nd grade with a biography writing project!
Hello darlings! Amy here from That Teaching Spark! When I teach spelling, I am often on the hunt for fun, yet practical activities for my students to practice their spelling pattern for the week. This year, I am meeting with my students in small groups to work on differentiated spelling lists. One of my rotations is called Choice. This is where students get the “Choice” of the activity they would like to complete. They are allowed to choose from a list of activities on their Choice Board. We glue these boards onto the inside cover of our Word Study Journals so students have them all year. (Freebie at the end of post!) At the beginning of the year, I introduce each activity choice and have students practice it. That way when rotations come along, I have a well oiled machine with students working independently. While I completely agree that activities such as these are NOT effective in long term application of spelling words, research shows that adding kinesthetic activities helps with memorization. I teach the understanding and the word pattern “rules” during my Teacher Rotation. A few Favorites…. I created the Michelangelo Spelling activity after our art teacher did a project with my kiddos about the Sistine Chapel. My kiddos LOVE taping their paper to the underside of their desks and “painting” like Michelangelo. Of course, they are just writing their spelling words, but it is incredibly motivating. My kiddos also love Ghost Spelling. They write their words on paper with a white crayon and then color over the crayon with a marker. It “magically” shows up. Another favorite of mine is Context Clues. Students must write a sentence with the word that is so detailed, that another student could figure out the word if the word was covered up. I use the little sticky flags for this activity. I wanted to give this Choice Board to you FREE!
Kids will go nuts over this fun, EASY how to make a homemade kaleidoscope craft project at home. This activity is fun for all ages!
Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you enjoyed my last post all about how I engage my students while reading nonfiction texts. If you misse...
I woke up today really bothered by the fact that I haven't sat down at my computer to post all of the "stuff" that I mentally wrote down in ...
Enjoy a gusty day by trying one of these wind experiments for kids. These wind activities include a variety of weather projects for preschool and elementary
