The first day of 2nd grade for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of 2nd grade to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!
Just found out you're teaching second grade! Here's a quick start guide!
Are you a new 2nd grade teacher? Here are the best tips for taking on grade 2 and all the fun that comes with it!
BOOM! Sink the ships in this free printable, Hundreds Chart Battleship math game to help kindergarteners counting with 100s chart.
Shop more of The Moffatt Girls products: Click Here! This September NO PREP Packet for 2nd Grade is FILLED with hands-on, engaging and FUN resources that cover basic beginning skills for 2nd Grade! The activities in this packet can be use for group work , centers, small groups and more! The BEST part is that there is NO PREP! NO costly colored ink, NO laminating, NO cutting …. just PRINT! *Please note that this is a downloaded pdf file. No physical product will be sent to you. *************************************************** *This packet is targeted for 2nd grade, but can be used for high flying first graders and struggling 3rd graders. This packet includes the following resources: Even or Odd Bubbles? Color the even and odd bubbles according to the color code. Word Problems I - Read and solve the word problems, which include addition with 3 addends. Word Problems II - Read and solve the word problems, which include addition and subtraction with no regrouping. Addition and Subtraction with Fact Families Apple Pickin - Use the , or = symbols to compare numbers up to 100. Color by the code. Stuck on Stickers Graphing - Use the graph to answer questions of and =. Lunch Bar Graphing - Use the bar graph to answer questions about favorite foods. 100-1,000 by 10 - Count by tens and write the numbers on the lines starting with 100. Numbers In-Between - Write the numbers that come in-between each set of numbers from 100 - 999. It's About Time - Write the time or draw the hands under each clock to the hour and 1/2 hour. Less or More than 500 - Cut and paste the number into the columns of less than 500 or more than 500. Answer the questions. Less Than, Greater Than or Equal? - Solve the equations and use the or = signs. Number Order - Put numbers in order from Least to Greatest and identify the even and odd numbers. 100 Place Value - Count each 100 set. Write the number word and standard form for each set. Place Value I - Count the hundreds, tens and ones in each group. Write the value for each number and the total value. Place Value II - Count the hundreds, tens and ones in each group. Write the value for each number and the total value. Expanded Form - Fill in the chart to show how many hundreds, ten and ones in each set. Expanded Form II - Cut and paste the correct expanded from ice cream scoop to the correct standard form. Color the cones according to the color code. Roll the Place Value - Roll two dice, write the numbers in the tens and ones place, draw the place value and show the expanded form. Grandma's Place Value Quilt - Help Grandma pick the colors for her new quilt by reading the place value clues. Double Digit Addition (No Regrouping) Double Digit Mystery (No Regrouping) Solve the simple addition problems, read the clues, cross out the wrong answers and find the mystery answer! Subtracting Ones - Take away a one digit number from a two digit number (no regrouping). Follow Directions - Use the directions to add details to the map of the town. Color by Sight Word I - Use the color code to color the picture with the following 1st Grade sight words: always, before, many, which, gave and these. Color by Sight Word II - Use the color code to color the picture with the following 1st Grade sight words: would, does, write, made, don't and their. Complete or Incomplete Sentences? Read the sentences and put stars next to the complete sentences and X's next to incomplete sentences. What's the Question? Look at the picture and write 5 questions about the picture. Make a Statement - Look at the picture and write 5 statements about the picture. Sorting Nouns - Read the group of nouns. Identify the nouns by person, place or thing and write them in the correct columns. Write 3 different nouns that name a person, place or thing. Sorting Adjectives - Read the group of adjectives and sort them into five different columns: how many, what size, what color, how it feels/sounds and how it looks. Write 3 different adjectives for how something looks, how something feels and what color. Fixing Sentences I - Rewrite each sentence correctly using proper capitalization and punctuation. Fixing Sentences II - Rewrite each sentence correctly using proper capitalization and punctuation. ABC Activities - Cut and paste the words in ABC Order (all beginning with the letter b) and write them on the lines. Write 2 sentences using some of the words. Vowel Team Clues - Read the clues about the ai, a_e and ay vowel digraphs. Write the missing vowel teams and color the picture to match. Apple Antonyms or Synonyms? Read the set of words on each apple. Use the color code to color antonyms apples and synonym apples. Change the Word - Read each sentence. Change the underlined word to mean the opposite. Rewrite the new sentence. Working with Verbs - Read each sentence and underline the verb in the sentence. Write the verb on the line. Working with Nouns - Read the sentences and underline the nouns. Write the nouns next to the correct picture on the farm. Circle the adjectives in each sentence. Capitalize it! Read the postcard that Susie sent to Grandma. Identify and fix the words that Susie forget to Capitalize. Properly address your postcard to Grandma. Fix the sentence at the bottom. Roll and Read a Sight Word Phrase - Roll a die and read the Fry's 2nd 100 sight word phrases (perfect for fluency practice). Compound Words - Help Mr. Pig identify only the compound words. Use the words to write sentences. Vowel Teams I (ea and ee) - Look at each picture, color the beginning, middle and ending sounds. Middle sounds will include ee and ea choices. Use some of the words to write two sentences. Vowel Teams II (oe and ow) - Look at each picture, color the beginning and ending sounds. Ending sounds will include oe and ow choices. Use some of the words to write two sentences. Long i Spellings - Look at each picture and circle the correct long i spelling. Write each word on the line. Use the words to write new sentences. R-Blends - Look at the picture and say the word. Spell the word using an r-blend and write the word in the box. L-Blends - Look at the picture and say the word. Spell the word using an l-blend and write the word in the box. Be sure to follow the Moffatt Girls on: Visit my blog at The Moffatt Girls Blog Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram Join my private group, The Moffatt Girls-Engage Group, to see how other teachers, parents, and homeschoolers are using and organizing Moffatt Girl Curriculum!
After 12 years in 2nd grade, I've engineered my first day of school plans into a well-oiled machine. And I'm going to share those plans with you today! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand-new teacher, I hope you find something here to support you on your back-to-school journey.
Are you getting ready to plan your first day of school but not sure where to start? Here are 10 free first day activities to help!
Chapter book read alouds for the elementary classroom. My 1st and 2nd grade kids love some of these read alouds. Come find your new favorite!
In 2nd Grade, students work to build a conceptual foundation for multiplication, which will prepare them for applying these skills in 3rd grade. Making
UNO cards are such a fun resource to use in your math centres! Make life simple with these ready to print templates to help your students use UNO cards to build their number skills. This is version 1, find this resource and version 2 in our money-saving BUNDLE. Perfect to use in your Grade 1 or Grade 2 classroom as Math lessons, centres, fast finisher games or small group tasks - your students are going to LOVE these games! Looking for another grade? Kindergarten / Pre K version Grade 3-4 version Grade 5-6 version Included in this resource pack are a variety of templates you can use with UNO cards, including options to easily differentiate for your students. An editable version is included so you can translate into any language. What is included: Odd or even sort Rounding sort Friends to 10 Friends to 20 Make a Number (2 versions ) + Number strips Greater than and less than Place Value Wars (2 versions) Addition fluency template (2 versions) + recording sheet Subtraction fluency template (2 versions) + recording sheet Highest Total game board Lowest Answer game board Make the time (4 versions) Make a 2D shape ❤️ What teachers say about this resource: ❤️ “This resource is engaging and fun! The students LOVE using this resource! It's great because it reinforces the concepts taught during instruction but they think they are playing a game! Students can work on this independently as well!” Nicole “Thank you for a great resource. Engaging and fun.’ Danielle “It was great and so easy to use. I love all the options and choices to use.” Meredith ” Best resource ever. I have used it over and over again in maths rotations to build number fact fluency.” Tania ”So simple yet so effective” Rach K We are passionate about helping teachers here at Rainbow Sky Creations. We hope you and your students enjoy these resources Before you go, follow us and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted! Thanks for visiting! **************************************************** Terms of Use: Copyright of this material is reserved in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968. This purchase is for single classroom/home use only. Additional reproduction of part or all of this resource is prohibited without the written authority of Rainbow Sky Creations. All content and clipart in these files have been created by Rainbow Sky Creations and therefore remain the property of Rainbow Sky Creations. **************************************************** Contact: If you have any feedback, queries, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the online form or at [email protected] If you love this resource, we would LOVE you to leave us some feedback! **************************************************** Follow us on Facebook or Instagram or TikTok or Pinterest for more teaching resources and inspiration!
Just found out you're teaching second grade! Here's a quick start guide!
Launch your opinion writing unit with these 10 daily opinion writing lesson plans, including anchor charts, graphic organizers, opinion writing prompts and The Day the Crayons Quit craft!
Are your students being discourteous to school furniture? This resource provides fun, interactive activities to encourage students to think critically and understand the consequences of their behavior. WHAT'S INSIDE:Chairs on Strike includes a mentor text link to an original story by Jennifer Jones, teaching students why it's important to show respect for school property. Plus, the pack provides differentiated graphic organizers, a cause and effect anchor chart, a chair apology letter template, a problem and solution graphic organizer, a vocabulary worksheet, and two interactive coloring pages or posters for the classroom. Help your students learn to be respectful of school furniture with Chairs on Strike! By engaging with the activities included in this resource, students will better understand the consequences of mistreating their school property and will gain valuable writing skills, such as persuasive writing. This resource is easy to use, effective, and sure to help your students gain a greater appreciation for school property and display more respectful behavior.
Second graders need to have hands-on practice with ELA skills in a meaningful way. This post shares some fun 2nd Grade literacy center ideas.
Hands-on learning for students using morning tubs. Click now to get a mini unit for free!
Our first week of second grade was full of fun! From learning our classroom procedures, to team building we learned so much!
Which Back to School Activities Elementary can I use for Building Community in my Classroom? Which All About Me Activities are most engaging for my students?
How do you start your morning each day? Do you walk into your classroom, drop your bags, and make a beeline for the copy machine so you can get your
Learn about an easy routine for decoding multisyllabic words in 2nd grade text. Free tools included!
When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School
These 5 fun 3D shapes activities for kindergarten are a great way for students to learn about shape attributes while having a blast.
Planning for the first week of school can be overwhelming! Here are my first week of school lesson plans and resources.
Add these respect books and videos to your classroom collection. These are great to teach your students essential character education skills.
Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!
Practicing counting in groups is LOTS of fun with free printable Skip Counting Mazes! No prep worksheets to practice counting 2s-10s at various levels!
If you're searching for a valuable tool to enhance reading comprehension skills and engage students in exploring literary worlds, short story reading comprehension worksheets are a great choice. Designed for teachers and parents seeking to promote critical thinking and analytical skills, these worksheets provide a platform for young readers to delve deeper into the characters, themes, and plots of captivating short stories.
Our first week of second grade was full of fun! From learning our classroom procedures, to team building we learned so much!
How do you start your morning each day? Do you walk into your classroom, drop your bags, and make a beeline for the copy machine so you can get your
Try these essential tips for how to run Math centers: Easy, simple, and effective organization ideas and resources for the K-2 classroom.
Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.
I DID IT! I survived the first week of second grade, again! It was actually probably my best first week yet! I spent lots of time at the end of the year preparing for back to school. Opening my Back to School box was such a relief, because so much work was already done! Of ... Read More about The First Week of Second Grade
Just found out you're teaching second grade! Here's a quick start guide!
Hello and welcome to the WEIRDEST SCHOOL YEAR OF YOUR CAREER. While last year ended with quite an unexpected twist, not something anyone could have predicted,
I love to see my students work together! So I use a Whole Class Rewards system where students do that. This is a whole class rewards system that teachers...
Telling time past the hour can be challenging for primary kids but it doesn’t have to be a struggle for you or your students. Learn simple ways and effective strategies to make telling time easier for primary kids.
I have been on a math kick lately. I think it is because my kids are strugglingggg with basic math concepts lately and it’s killin’ me! We have been learning addition strategies and practicing addition within 20 for two weeks now and my class has just started to pick up their momentum. They are […]
I wanted to stop by today and share some a few of my “go-to” activities during the first week of school to build our classroom community and set expectations for […]
Worksheets for 1st grade math, first grade math worksheets for free for the basic math topics taught in grade 1.
