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"States and Capitals of the United States"

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Wisconsin Madison Famous for cheese Ohio Columbus Neil Armstrong is from here! New York Albany Lots of skyscrapers! Virigina Richmond White House is h...

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Here you can find information about us, our classroom environment, our lessons, school meals, and kid-friendly, teacher, and parent resources!

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Here are 8 fun sites for students to use outside the classroom! Each website is composed of games that will help students explore various topics, ranging from ELA, Math, History, Science, and Foreign Language.

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Play some fun games while practicing your literacy skills! Starfall offers the opportunity to boost your reading proficiency at your own pace with a fun, easy to use software.

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Starfall: Learn to Read with Phonics, Learn Mathematics

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Get some extra practice in math skills that we are learning in class! Students can go through puzzles, bingo, and different math games that cover a variety of topics. Whether a student is struggling or just wants to practice a skill, there is a game for everyone!

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Practice addition, subtraction, place value and multiplication with our popular math games.

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National Geographic Kids is a wonderful website to find cool animal facts, read stories about history and the environment, or even just play some games. The website includes games, articles, videos, and different topics like astronomy, U.S. history, or random animals.

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Ben's Guide is an introductory website for U.S. history that allows kids to learn about things like the branches of government, the election process, and how laws are made. This is a perfect resource for students who may be interested in diving deeper into United States history!

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The American Museum of Natural History brings a website called "Ology," a resource where students can learn about  different "ologies." Topics range from anthropology to zoology and students can pick from interactive games, stories, videos, and even science experiments to do at home!

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Chillola is a foreign language learning website for young students. Students have the opportunity to learn the basics of English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian!

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chillola.com English for Kids - Free English Learning Instructions Lessons and Resources for Children learn and teach kids english

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English Learning for Kids. Foreign Language Website for Children. Kids learn English through english games and actvities. Exciting website that introduces children to the english language

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Funbrain is a website offering games, books, videos, and printouts for students to use at home to assist in the development of their math, literacy, and problem solving skills! Students can browse through the collection of activities that are geared toward their grade level.

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Continue your child's educational development with fun and challenging games. Check out Funbrain's Grade 2 online learning content today.

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UptoTen is a student resource where children are led through different games, stories, and songs by the characters Boowa and Kwala. It promotes cognitive functioning and the development of intellectual skills for students.

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Educational games and activities for preschool and primary school children.

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This is a "goal sheet" resource and it allows parents to gain a better understanding of what their child knows and what they can accomplish in ELA. (There are goal sheets on the same thread for other subjects too!)

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2nd Grade Common Core I Can Standards Overview: Second Grade Skill Sheet

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This website allows parents to access different books and activities for their children while they're learning at home. This resource can be very beneficial during Covid!

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Books and Activities to Share With Parents for Learning at Home

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Pass these resources and strategies on to parents to keep the learning going at home.

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Academic learning

Comprehensive video-based curriculum that covers math, science, reading, social studies and SAT prep from PreK through college in 40 languages.

Thousands of PreK through 5th grade worksheets and activities, designed by educators.

Short animated videos that explain difficult concepts in simple, kid-friendly terms. Topics include science, social studies, English, math, arts, music, health, and technology. (Also in Spanish.)

A tool that gives parents an accurate picture of their child's learning needs along with concrete actions and curated learning resources. (Also in Spanish.)

Media, activities and articles that support learning for kids ages 2-8.

Learning activities, games and lessons in social studies, geography, science, and more for kids in grades K-12.

K-5 math program with 400 hours of digital lessons with on-screen teachers and supportive remediation. Now available free.

Fee-based academic curriculum is currently offering ready-made learning plans for each grade level.

Meaningful civic learning through games, activities, a weekly planner, and tips.

Every week they offer a free new educational computer science activity, some online, some offline.

This spatial-temporal approach to math teaches K-8 math concepts visually through games and puzzles. (Note: This is free through December 30, 2020.)

Free, easy-to-use resources for families making the switch to learning from home including daily schedules, activities, and free lesson plans.

English Language Learners

Offers free resources, information, and activities for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English Language learners (ELL).

Offering free articles and tips for parents to support their child's education and well-being.

Helping families build a daily habit of reading and support language and literacy development. Access free books in Spanish and English including narration in 43 different languages.

Essential needs

Provides emergency child care for health care workers and first responders; provides food for children without access to school meals; and does outreach to seniors who face social isolation. Ys are also providing holistic health and wellness support for people of all ages through virtual programming.

Works to ensure that kids are fed during this crisis, initiatives vary by community and align with local school food distribution solutions and/or other local programs.

Nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and meal programs throughout the country that provide families with food and/or meals.

This government site features an interactive map of nearby food sites; each listing includes the hours of operation and contact information.

You can find government benefits related to unemployment assistance, healthcare, and food and nutrition. You can also use the Benefit Finder tool to see if you are eligible for additional benefits.

Provides funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and support services. Programs may include child care assistance, job preparation, and work assistance. Note: Each state and territory decides the benefits it will provide. See if you qualify online.

Highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the U.S. who is experiencing domestic violence and/or seeking resources or information.

If you are a parent, student, teacher, or school leader who is struggling, you can connect with a crisis counselor by texting SCHOOL to 741741, any time of the day or night. .

Families can use this government site to update their Marketplace information if COVID-19 impacts their income or household; individuals and families may be eligible to change their plan if certain situations apply. Note: Check with your health insurance company to learn about their specific benefits and coverage policy during this crisis.

Use their State by State Resource Map to find local resources for child care, health and social services, financial assistance, support for children with special needs, and more.

(Helpful article in Forbes published March 25, 2020)

(Helpful guide by Housing Finance Policy Center, Urban Institute published on June 2020)

Stay active

Offers free movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos, downloadable curricular activities, and off-screen home activities. These resources span a variety of abilities, interests, ages, and subjects.

Foster youth & homelessness

Offering information and possible emergency assistance and devices to California foster youth and students experiencing homelessness. If you are a foster youth in need or know a young person in need, you can reach them at support@ifoster.org.

This guide, created for people working in capacities that serve foster and homeless youth, offers tips for supporting students during the COVID-19 crisis.

Forced isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic means that kids and teens in foster care are experiencing even greater loss and disconnection. Here's a guide for how educators, social workers and other adults who serve kids in foster care can help.

Helping foster and homeless youth with housing, groceries, and utilities. (Note: Must first fill out form to identify your specifics needs)

(March 16, 2020)

(Updated on June 25,2020)

Parenting guidance

Articles, family activities, dinnertime questions, and tips designed to help working parents and caregivers navigate family life and remote learning in the era of COVID-19. Offered in English and Spanish.
Bite-sized tips and tools to help you and your kids endure and thrive in this time of uncertainty.

Tips, activities and resources to help families make the most of the days when schools are closed.

Facebook Live broadcast every weekday at 9am EST (English), 9am PST (Spanish) with practical advice and tips from experts and a community of parents from coast to coast.

Free monthly learning kits with six mini-tools that can be used together for a cohesive experience, or mixed-and-matched to complement school curriculum, offered in English and Spanish for kids in grades 4-9.

Media recommendations

Resource hub for quality media picks and at-home learning opportunities for kids of all ages.

Reading & books

Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books with animated illustrations.

Grade-based activities, games, printables and podcasts to support in reading and writing for K-12th grade.

Library of 35,000 illustrated and chapter books for children 12 and under, including audio books and "read to me" books highlighting text karaoke-style.

Grade-based day-by-day projects to keep kids learning PreK-9th grade.

Social emotional support

Evidence-based articles, videos, and podcasts to create a more compassionate world.

Digital media to help families navigate challenging times and support children who need specialized care.

Support for children with disabilities

Information and online tools to help kids and adults with learning and attention differences.

Online library of over 800,000 titles to support reading for students with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other barriers.

Resource for educators offers list of apps for students with special needs.

Digital classroom designed to support struggling readers.

Resource guide to help parents, educators, and school leaders develop learning plans for students with disabilities.

Advice for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3 who were receiving early intervention services by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and whose services have been interrupted.

Offers free daily lessons for students with visual impairments. Qualified teachers from around the country present a range of lessons. You can call in via Zoom or connect via the Internet.

Offers free access to their entire cloud platform of apps to support students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, and/or have reading difficulties. They also have resources for teachers.

7 support strategies designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism during this time.

Free digital worksheets designed for students with autism.

Research-based math games that teach problem-solving for grades 6 and up. Designed to be accessible for students with and without learning disabilities.

Addressing the risk of COVID-19 in schools while protecting the civil rights of students from the Department of Education (March 16th, 2020).

TV, podcasts & YouTube

(March 2020 article in MommyPoppins)

A 10-week read-aloud weekly video series for kids ages 2-6 with Dolly Parton.

(March 2020 article in Thomas B. Fordham Institute)

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Free at-home learning resources for parents

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We rounded up the best learning resources from the web to help you support your child during school closures.

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This website will give parents a better understanding of what their child will be learning in 2nd grade (specifically in ELA and math).

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Davidson County Schools serves K-12th grade students and is located in Lexington, NC.

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This Scholastic resource is focused on reading and writing for 2nd graders. Students can access this resource while being at home and parents have the ability to access their child's progress.

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Second Grade Parents' Guide to Student Success

English Language Arts & Literacy

Students in 2nd grade will gain more skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They continue to learn and practice rules for matching sounds to letters that make up words, and they learn new concepts - such as words that share the same root (e.g., add and additional) - that help them figure out the meanings of new words. Writing will become an exciting way for your child to use newly learned words and phrases to express ideas. As they write and speak, 2nd graders will be more attentive to the formal and informal uses of English and will spell most words correctly in their writing.

A Sample of What Your Child Will Be Working on in 2nd Grade

Paying close attention to details, including illustrations and graphics, in stories and books to answer who, what, where, when, why, and how questions

Determining the lesson or moral of stories, fables, and folktales

Using text features (e.g., captions, bold print, indexes) to locate key facts or information efficiently

Writing an opinion about a book he or she has read, using important details from the materials to support that opinion

Writing stories that include a short sequence of events and include a clear beginning, middle, and end

Participating in shared research projects (e.g., read books on a single topic to produce a report)

Taking part in conversations by linking his or her comments to the remarks of others and asking and answering questions to gather additional information or deepen understanding of the topic

Retelling key information or ideas from media or books read aloud

Producing, expanding, and rearranging sentences (e.g., "The boy watched the movie"; "The little boy watched the movie"; "The action movie was watched by the little boy")

Determining the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix or suffix is added to a known word (happy/unhappy; pain/painful/painless)

Mathematics

In 2nd grade, your child will build on last year's work and gain important new skills. One of the most important outcomes for the year is to add and subtract two-digit numbers quickly and accurately (e.g., 77 - 28). Another important goal in 2nd grade is to understand what the digits mean in a three-digit number such as 463 (namely, 463 is four hundreds, six tens, and three ones). Your child also will build expertise with solving addition and subtraction word problems. Mastering addition and subtraction at the 2nd grade level is important so that your child will not have to review and repeat this material in 3rd grade, when the study of multiplication, division, and fractions will start.

A Sample of What Your Child Will Be Working on in 2nd Grade

Solving challenging addition and subtraction word problems with one or two steps (e.g., a "one-step" problem would be: "Lucy has 23 fewer apples than Julie. Julie has 47 apples. How many apples does Lucy have?")

Quickly and accurately adding with a sum of 20 or less (e.g., 11 + 8); quickly and accurately subtracting from a number 20 or less (e.g., 16 - 9); and knowing all sums of one-digit numbers from memory by the end of the year

Understanding what the digits mean in three-digit numbers (place value)

Using understanding of place value to add and subtract three-digit numbers (e.g., 811 - 367); adding and subtracting two-digit numbers quickly and accurately (e.g., 77 - 28)

Measuring and estimating length in standard units

Solving addition and subtraction word problems involving length (e.g., "The pen is 2 cm longer than the pencil. If the pencil is 7 cm long, how long is the pen?")

Building, drawing, and analyzing 2-D and 3-D shapes to develop foundations for area, volume, and geometry in later grades

Help Your Child Learn at Home

English Language Arts & Literacy

Read at home every day and assist your child by reading every other paragraph. Encourage your child to read to younger siblings, cousins, or other children you know. To find recommendations of books for your child to read, visit www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_B.pdf.

Have your child write a thank you note or letter to family members or friends.

Ask your librarian to suggest books about people or places that are important to your child or family that you can read together. Encourage your child to explain what he or she has just read.

Mathematics

Look for "word problems" in real life. Some 2nd grade examples might include:

When saving for a purchase, compare the cost of the item to the amount of money you have; then ask your child to determine how much more money he or she needs to buy the item.

When measuring your child's height, ask how many inches he or she has grown since the very first measurement.

Play "draw the shape." For example, ask your child to draw a hexagon with one side longer than the others, or ask him or her to shade in a quarter of a rectangle.

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Students in 2nd grade will gain more skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They continue to learn and practice rules for matching sounds to letters that make up words, and they learn new concepts, such as words that share the same root.

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As an educator, not only is it important to provide beneficial resources and handouts for your students, but you should also provide those resources/handouts for their parents too.

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Parent Handouts 2nd Grade & Worksheets | Teachers Pay Teachers

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Browse parent handouts 2nd grade resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources.

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As we welcome students back into school, we are happy to provide FREE breakfast and lunch at ALL schools for ALL students!

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Raise your hand before speaking during class time!

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Always include your peers!

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Say "Please" and "Thank You"

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As teachers, it's our mission to not only educate academically, but see what social skills are important at the age level.

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Social skills that are important for second grade are those that show your child is gaining a sense of independence and self-awareness.﻿﻿ As the academic expectations for your child ask them to think more for themself and do some out-of-the-box problem-solving, their ability to feel confident and capable will play a big role in a successful second-grade year.

Social Skills That Are Important for Second Grade

Skill: Begins to become more self-aware; recognizes strengths and weaknesses in their abilities.

Why It's Important: Parents spend a lot of time praising children (too much time, some may argue﻿) and encouraging them to excel in all realms. Most children can't live up to the expectation of excelling at everything they try. Having a good idea of the areas in which they need to focus more energy can help reduce your child's frustration with schoolwork as it becomes more complex.

Skill: Is gaining more self-control in their behavior and is somewhat able to modify how they act according to the circumstances in which they find themself.

Why It's Important: Not only will your second grader have different teachers for special classes like Music and Physical Education, but they may also be switching teachers for some other subjects. They will begin to discover that not all teachers have the same class rules and expectations, and they will need to be able to conform to the differences. They may be engaging in more after-school activities and must begin to adapt to those different environments and expectations.﻿﻿

Skill: Understands that failing to meet expectations will result in a consequence of some sort.

Why It's Important: Among the other things your child learns in second grade is an increased sense of responsibility for their own actions. They need to know that those actions can have both positive and negative consequences. Take note that second graders need those consequences spelled out clearly and in advance, especially since they will begin to look for loopholes when faced with discipline.﻿﻿

Skill: Expresses their opinions more freely, even if they don't align with the views of peers or adults.

Why It's Important: At first glance, it may not seem like a positive social skill, but being able to stand behind an opinion will help your child deal with bullies,﻿﻿ write a strong book report, or take a stance in a classroom debate.

Skill: Participates in group activities.

Why It's Important: Working and playing with others will be a part of your child's academic and social setting for many years to come. Further skills come into play as part of a group. These include showing respect, empathy, and caring for others in the group. Conflicts will naturally arise in groups, and a second grader should be able to use language to help resolve conflicts as well as know when to get help to resolve them. Your child is likely to enjoy being part of a team or club and spending more time with other children.

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What Social Skills Are Important for Second Grade?

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Social skills that are important for second grade are those that show your child is gaining a sense of independence and self-awareness.﻿﻿ As the academic expectations for your child ask them to think more for themself and do some out-of-the-box problem-solving, their ability to feel confident and capable will play a big role in a successful second-grade year.

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Here's what 2nd graders are typically learning about in English.

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Want to help your second-grader master the basics of English Language Arts? Here are some of the skills your child will be learning in the classroom.
Understanding new words
Understand many new words and use strategies for determining the meaning of unknown words.

Example:

Use what they understand about a sentence to figure out the meaning of an unknown word or phrase in that sentence (use context clues to determine the meaning of a word).

Use an understanding of prefixes to figure out what words mean (e.g. happy/unhappy, tell/retell).

Use what is known about individual words to understand compound words (birdhouse, bookshelf, notebook)

Continue to build vocabulary related to science (phase, inquiry, etc.), social studies (population, culture, etc.) and math (equal, sum, graph etc.).

Read unfamiliar words with phonics
Use phonics and word analysis skills to read unfamiliar words.

Example:

Know the difference between "short" and "long" vowels in regularly-spelled one-syllable words - for example: short a (hat) versus long a (rain); short e (bed) versus long e (feet); short i (sit) versus long i (find); short o (dot) versus long o (go); short u (bug) versus long u (cute).

Recognize common irregularly spelled words (words that are not written the way they sound) like answer, talk and friend.

Read words with common prefixes (un-, re-) and suffixes(-less,-ful) like reuse and useless.

Know sounds of common vowel 'teams' and letter pairings, ay as in away, ee as in seed, oa as in boat, oy as in boy, etc.

Paying attention to details
Pay close attention to the details in a text, getting information from the words, illustrations, and graphics. Ask and answer questions such as who, what, when, where, how and why to demonstrate understanding.

Example:

Who is telling this part of the story? Where does the story take place? What can we learn about the setting of the story from this illustration? How is this story similar to another that we have read? Why did the main character react that way? What, in the text, makes you think so?

What is the main idea of this article? How do you know? What does this diagram show us? Why is this issue important?
Retelling stories
Retell stories, fables, and folktales from many cultures (including different versions of the same tale), and explain their central message, lesson, or moral.
Identifying the main idea
Identify the main idea of informational texts (articles, books about science or social studies topics, etc.), as well as the focus of each paragraph in the text.
Locating key facts and info
Use text features (e.g. captions, bold print, indexes) to locate key facts and information.
Read with purpose and understanding
Read 2nd grade text with purpose and understanding.
Engaging with a variety of texts
Actively engage with a variety of rich and challenging texts to build a foundation of knowledge in literature, science, social studies, and other subjects.

Some sample texts for second-graders:

"Who Has Seen the Wind?" by Christina G. Rossetti

"Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan

"Poppleton in Winter" by Cynthia Rylant

"From Seed to Plant" by Gail Gibbons

"A Drop of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder" by Walter Wick

Capitalization and punctuation
Use basic rules of English capitalization and punctuation.

Example:

Capitalize holidays (Fourth of July) and the names of people and places, (Dallas, Texas, Main Street).

Use commas in the greetings and closings of letters.

Use apostrophes to form common contractions (can't, won't, don't), and to form possessives (the dog's dish, the school's rules).

Writing structured stories
Write a story with a clear beginning, middle and end and descriptive details.
Writing informational pieces
Write an informational piece which introduces a topic, explains points using facts and details, and ends with a concluding statement or section.
Writing an opinion piece
Write an opinion piece which introduces a topic or text, states an opinion clearly and explains the reasons for the opinion.
Researching a topic
Work with others to research and write about a topic.
Using technology
Use technology to produce and share writing, with guidance and support from adults.
Complete sentences
Practice speaking in complete sentences, using basic rules of spoken English. With prompting, refine, expand, and rearrange sentences to express ideas more clearly.

Example:

"They lose their leaves."; "The trees lose their leaves every fall"; "Every fall, when the weather grows colder, deciduous trees lose their leaves."
Participating in conversations
Participate in conversations about topics and texts being studied, listening carefully to the ideas of others and asking and answering questions in order to gather more information or deepen understanding of the topic.
Explaining key information
Recall and explain key information and ideas from media presentations or books read aloud.

For tips to help your second-grader in English Language Arts class, check out our second grade English Language Arts tips page.
TODAY's Parenting Guide resources were developed by NBC News Learn with the help of subject-matter experts and align with the Common Core State Standards.

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2nd grade English Language Arts skills: Find out what you need to know for your student

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Here's an overview idea of what reading and writing should look like in 2nd grade.

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The Guide to 2nd Grade: Reading and Writing

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Review general curricula for 2nd Grade, what to expect for each subject, and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the classroom.

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Miss Fawkes- I am from Ashland, MA, and love dogs <3
Miss Blanton- I am from Hanover, MA, and my favorite color is pink!
Miss Navarrete- I am from Tewksbury, MA, and my favorite picture book is "The Good Egg" by Jory John

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Miss Fawkes- I believe technology in the classroom can be very beneficial, especially for students with IEPs. They will benefit from technology aiding their learning needs in a more personalized way.
Miss Blanton- I feel that technology in the classroom can be very beneficial for students of all ages. Technology can provide students with easy access to information and it also gives them fun opportunities to practice and learn the material that's being taught to them.
Miss Navarrete- Technology in the classroom is equally beneficial for students and parents alike, and it will be an outstanding contribution to our educational environment. Students can better collaborate, access a wide variety of helpful & fun resources, and access in-class resources from home. Parents will be able to keep up to date on what is happening in the classroom, find practice materials for their student, and access any key information they may need for their student.

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https://www.education.com/resources/second-grade/
This resource is a link to a bunch of worksheets and helpful resources for teachers!

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Browse 2nd Grade Educational Resources. Award winning educational materials designed to help kids succeed. Start for free now!

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Some links to worksheets and printables for teachers!

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Here at Twinkl, we understand the importance of high-quality and easy-to-use resources. This is why every 2nd grade math, ELA, or social studies activity, PowerPoint, and worksheet is made by our in-house team of expert teachers.

Time is tight for teachers which is why we have covered a range of 2nd grade social studies topics to inspire your lesson planning. We've even included some free 2nd grade social studies curriculum teaching packs that cover a vast array of topics and themes. Empower your 2nd grade social studies lesson plans by using our resources as a starting point. Once you know what you're teaching, you can plan in a much speedier fashion!

How can I use these 2nd grade printable worksheets and activities in class?

All of our second-grade worksheets and activities cover important concepts that can be explored in class. Whether you're looking for writing templates, word problem worksheets, vocabulary activities, science reading comprehension passages, or even coloring pages, look no further!

Many of our resources are ready-made and available in a printable PDF format. This helps to save you time, allowing you to focus on what you do best - teaching! Simply select the worksheet, game, or activity you would like to use, and download the version most suitable for your lesson. You can choose from resources in full color with engaging illustrations to resources where you can encourage your kids to explore their creative side. To help get you started, here are a few of our most popular second-grade learning resources:

All About Animals Reading Comprehension Pack. Build children's reading comprehension skills using this fun, animal-themed activity pack. Students will learn about seven fascinating animal species (barn owls, dogs, fish, foxes, leopards, sharks, and pythons), then answer questions based on what they've just read. A great way to develop kids' reading skills, while also improving their knowledge of the animal kingdom!

Spring Mindfulness Coloring. Encourage your second-graders to take a mindful moment with these printable coloring sheets. This pack contains a range of spring-themed illustrations that are perfect for brain breaks, morning work, and art lessons.

Shopping and Coins Math Activity. Using these second-grade printable worksheets, children will practice paying for items using the correct change. This teacher-made activity is an excellent way to build financial literacy and number skills.

Telling the Time Worksheet. Help your class become more confident telling time on an analog clock using this handy worksheet. Perfect for beginners.

Story Settings: Descriptive Writing Prompts. If you're looking for a way to improve your children's descriptive writing skills, look no further. These writing prompts are a great way to inspire creativity and self-expression. Perfect for second-grade ELA lessons.

What should 2nd grade students learn?

Many schools use the Common Core State Standards to inform their teaching plans. These standards set out all of the learning goals that students will work towards during the year. It helps teachers to see what topics will need to be studied over the course of the year, so that they can create lesson plans accordingly.

Many of our resources align with the Common Core State Standards, so you can feel confident using them in your classroom, or home. The Common Core State Standards are the learning objectives that set out what children should know by the end of each school year. They direct students' math and English education from kindergarten to 12th grade.

The resources above will support you in helping your second-grade children learn and develop in line with the Common Core State Standards. We even have a Second-Grade Common Core State Standards section full of expert teaching materials that are directly linked to individual CCSS learning objectives. To view the resources associated with these learning objectives, we welcome you to explore the following:

Check out some of the amazing things you'll learn this year:

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2nd Grade Social Studies Printables, Worksheets & Activities

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Last updated on August 12, 2021 by Not So Wimpy Teacher

Congratulations second grade teacher! Second graders are so excited about school! They are starting to read fun chapter books and they are going to make huge growth in math this year. It's an exciting time!

Now that you know you will be teaching second grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might want to have in your classroom.

I have compiled a list of my very favorite resources for second grade. I hope it helps!

Books

I'm starting with my book recommendations because I think that books are the most important part of ANY classroom! A good classroom library is a must.
Click HERE to read more about organizing your classroom library.
It doesn't have to cost a fortune though. You can get books from garage sales, used book stores and even from your friends. I highly recommend putting a post on your personal Facebook asking if any of your friends have books that their children have outgrown. It's a great way to grow your library.

Chapter Books

Gooney Bird Greene

Amelia Bedelia

Charlotte's Web

Magic Treehouse

Clementine

The Chocolate Touch

The World According to Humphrey

Picture Books

I use these for read alouds and mentor texts during reading or writing.

Peanut Butter and Cupcake

Nerdy Birdy

Mother Bruce

Yes Day

The Jelly Donut Difference

Unplugged

I Need My Monster

Math Resources for Second Grade

Math centers and small groups completely changed the way that I taught math. I would NEVER go back to completely teaching in whole group! Math centers and small group instruction make it much easier to differentiate my instruction. Every student doesn't need the same thing, so why waste time teaching everyone exactly the same way? Plus, math centers are engaging!

If you are looking for more info on how to start and run successful math centers, check out THIS video series that I created.
Click HERE to read more about these centers.
I highly recommend THESE math centers. They are consistent. The centers will look very similar all year and this means that you don't have to spend nearly as much time teaching the expectations and directions. Also, you can use the centers in any order that you choose because they aren't specific to any month or holiday. I love this because we don't all have the same pacing guide.

Writing Resources for Second Grade

Teaching writing can be one of the toughest subjects. Many teachers don't teach it at all, or just brush over the standards by giving their students a journal prompt during reading centers. I totally get it! Without great resources and training, I had no idea how to teach writing and it frustrated me.

Writing Professional Development Course

First, if you are really looking to transform your writing instruction, I highly recommend taking my online writing professional development course. This course was specifically created for grades 2-5 teachers and it includes 27 different videos. When you complete the videos, you will feel so much better about teaching writing! Plus, you will get to print a professional development certificate. Yippee!!

The Not So Wimpy Writing Masterclass is only available a couple of times per year. Make sure to get on the waitlist so that you know when it opens again!

Free Guide to Writing Lessons

Lots of teachers have told me that they just don't know what lessons they should teach during writing workshop. I put together THIS free guide to make it easier for you to decide what lessons to include when you are planning your mini lessons. Enjoy!

Year-Long Units

Now that you know what to teach, you are ready to create your writing lesson plans. But that takes time. A lot of time. So I decided to create them for you!
Click HERE to read more about my second grade writing units.
My writing units include lesson plans, mentor text passages, anchor charts, student printables and task cards for the entire year. They are so easy to use that you can leave them for a substitute if you need to!

Grammar Resources for Second Grade

Grammar is hard! There are so many rules that our students have to memorize and this can make the lessons rather boring.

Grammar Curriculum

I noticed that most curriculum did not include enough engaging materials and did not break down the grammar skills into small enough pieces. Therefore, I decided to create my own grammar curriculum!

My grammar units include an activity for every day of the week.

Monday: PowerPoint to introduce the skill

Tuesday: Interactive notebook activity

Wednesday: Writing activity

Thursday: Task card scoot

Friday: Assessment

Click HERE to learn more about my second grade grammar units.
I broke down the language standards into very small pieces that will make it easier for your students to learn all of the skills.I currently have a bundle for grammar that covers every third grade standard. Many second grade teachers choose to use these units because our grammar standards are so similar. You may want to supplement with lessons on contractions and punctuation.

Free Grammar Posters
Click HERE to grab this freebie!
It can be handy to have a resource that students can reference as they learn new skills during the year. You can add a poster to your display each week as you teach the new skills.

Reading Resources for Second Grade

Some teachers have a reading curriculum that they love. Many do not. I have created some resources to help you to teach and practice reading skills and standards. I think that the most important aspect of any reading resource is whether or not it helps to increase a student's love for reading.

Reading Units

These reading units can be used as a supplement to a reading curriculum or they can be used in place of curriculum.

Each unit was designed to be used over a two week time frame. They each include:
Click HERE to learn more about my second grade reading units.

a powerpoint to introduce the skill or strategy

two interactive notebook activities

five centers

three passages with questions that can be used during reading groups or as assessments.

Book Clubs

I also love using book clubs. I used book clubs with all of my reading groups. It really helped to increase their love for reading and helped them to choose new books for their independent reading time.

If you want to learn more about how I ran my book clubs, you can watch THIS video.

Vocabulary Resources for Second Grade

Teaching vocabulary is a must! It will improve your students' reading comprehension, their writing word choice and their standardized testing scores. That's big!

I found that adding ten minutes of vocabulary to my daily instruction made a huge difference. I love having a routine!

Monday: introduce word definitions and sentences

Tuesday: antonyms and synonyms

Wednesday: roots, prefixes and suffixes

Thursday: draw pictures to represent the words

Friday: play a review game and take an assessment.

Click HERE to read more about my vocabulary resource.
I put together a resource that includes everything that you will need to teach, practice and assess vocabulary words. I carefully researched and chose tier 2 words that show up often in grade level text and on standardized tests.

Facebook Group
Click HERE to join the group.
Teaching is tough! Don't do this alone!I have a Facebook group for second grade teachers. It is the perfect place to ask for suggestions or tips when you are having a tough day.

I have shared so many great resources for second grade, but don't get overwhelmed! Keep in mind that the most important thing that you need in your second grade classroom is a positive relationship with your students. You can do that without centers or anchor charts or reading menus. I believe in you!

Have a Not So Wimpy day,

I also have resource round ups for third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade.

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My Favorite Resources for Second Grade Teachers

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2nd Grade Teacher Resources

Discover the resources you need to make second grade a successful year for your students! Improve math and reading skills, enjoy social studies and science challenges, and improve interpersonal relationships.

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Second Grade Teacher Resources and Lesson Plans - TeacherVision

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Discover the resources you need to make second grade a successful year for your students! Improve math and reading skills, enjoy social studies and science challenges, and improve interpersonal relationships.