A social studies and reading lesson for 2nd graders to explore the role of police officers as community heroes, focusing on identifying main ideas and supporting details in informational texts.
This lesson introduces direct objects as the receivers of action in a sentence. Students will learn to identify the 'who' or 'what' that follows an action verb to find the direct object.
Students prepare for their 'promotion' to the next grade level by completing a future mission dossier. They will fill in blanks to predict and express excitement about their upcoming academic challenges and social changes as they transition to their next grade.
A lesson focused on expanding simple sentences into complex ones by sequentially adding details like what, where, how, and why. Students use animal-themed prompts to practice descriptive writing and sentence structure.
Fantasy-themed math practice for 2nd graders, focusing on addition, subtraction, and word problems in a magical setting.
A collection of magical fantasy reading prompts designed for 2nd grade students to practice reading comprehension, main idea identification, and character trait analysis.
This lesson focuses on the story 'The Name Jar,' exploring themes of identity, culture, and belonging. Students will analyze character development and cultural traditions through DOK level 3 and 4 questioning and collaborative discussion.
A deep dive into the many sounds of the '-ough' spelling pattern through a detective-themed investigation. Students will learn to identify and categorize the different pronunciations in context.
A fun, space-themed creative writing lesson where students practice identifying and using nouns, verbs, and adjectives to complete a hilarious 3-page galactic adventure.
A 30-minute writing lesson where students sequence and describe the steps required to earn their next belt in Tae Kwon Do. Includes a graphic organizer and specialized word bank.
Sequence the steps of getting ready for bed and provide a concise description of the routine.
Explore the steps of planting a seed and practice identifying key details of the gardening process.
Learn to sequence the steps of making a pizza and describe the scene using Who, What, and Where.
A collection of detective-themed reading and writing activities focusing on the 'ey' vowel team, covering both long /e/ and long /a/ sounds.
A phonics lesson for 2nd graders to distinguish between the voiced (vibrating) and unvoiced (whisper) 'th' sounds at the beginning and end of words. Students will engage with the 'Thunder and Thistle' theme to categorize words and practice pronunciation.