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2nd grade Back to School social studies task cards for Microsoft Word

Preview of Library Passes 6 Designer Inspired Patterns

Library Passes 6 Designer Inspired Patterns

Created by
Hannah Pipkin
Library Passes designer inspired. 6 different patterns included in this library pass set. I have the grade level of the teacher and the teacher name typed in an editable text box. You can change it to fit your teacher names or delete it. Print these trendy copies and give to classroom teachers to keep track of each patron. :)
Preview of ADHD Classroom Management Behavior Chart for Desk

ADHD Classroom Management Behavior Chart for Desk

ADHD Classroom Management Behavior Chart for DeskAt my desk I am sitting, working, quiet.
Preview of Listen Up!:  A Hear! Think! Do! Activity to Get Kids Listening & Moving

Listen Up!: A Hear! Think! Do! Activity to Get Kids Listening & Moving

Created by
Rebekah Brock
The newest activity in the Hear! Think! Do! Series is here! Kids from preschool on up will love playing Listen Up!, which helps students develop better listening and critical thinking skills--and gets them moving while they do it! Players are read or given a card with a direction and a stipulation on it--students may only perform the prescribed action IF the description applies to them. This multi-step process requires careful listening and engaged minds! Perfect for a whole-group Cooperative
Preview of Token Economy Board Disney Princess

Token Economy Board Disney Princess

Token Economy Board - Disney Princess Disney Princesses!A Token Economy is a useful tool for behavior modifications. It is effective with children in many age groups, including children with special needs, those on the autism spectrum, those who have social and emotional problems, and more.Tokens are given when a desired behavior is accomplished. Tokens are never taken away, but until the child fills the board they are not due a reward. Rewards can be small like stickers, candy, fidgets, etc. or
Preview of Jungle Themed Classroom Labels - Edible

Jungle Themed Classroom Labels - Edible

I have created these fully edible Jungle inspired labels to include 6 different backgrounds and 2 different sizes. I will be more than happy to create these in a smaller size if needed. I can also create these labels in pretty much any kind of theme. If you like these labels but your room theme is not Jungle. Email me and let me know your theme and I can create these labels to match your room! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank
Preview of South America task cards

South America task cards

Created by
Classroom Corner
I created these cards to accompany a printable map of South America with the countries labeled and with stars signifying capital cities (although it can be used with any printable map of South America). This is a good review activity for students participating in a study of South America or the continents in general. With these question cards, they not only review where each country is located, they also learn fun trivia about several of the nations in South America. I copied the question car
Preview of CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2: Indus River Valley Civilization Journal

CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2: Indus River Valley Civilization Journal

Created by
Miss Yoli Z
This is an Extension Writing project . It includes specific directions for teacher or student, journal templates, student checklist, and a rubric. This can be used as a writing task/assessment in class or a home project.
Preview of Social Situation Solution Cards

Social Situation Solution Cards

Created by
MC Creations
These cards offer various solutions for students to independently handle minor social conflict in the classroom (arguments over game rules, a peer refusing to share, etc.). This helps reduce tattling to the teacher and allows the students to be more mature and independent in social relationships with peers.
Preview of Talk Moves

Talk Moves

This is a great tool to teach students how to talk respectfully with one another during group and partner discussions. Each talk move has a name, an example or sentence stem, and a visual. Talk moves include: Repeat Restate Add On/Think More Agree/Disagree Coach Wait Time
Preview of Continent and Ocean Clue Task Cards

Continent and Ocean Clue Task Cards

Created by
Meghan Gross
Can be used as an individual activity, or in groups- students will read each clue card, which tells them which continent they are on (with a picture of a blank map with only the continent they are on for that specific task card highlighted). Students will use cardinal or intermediate directions to find another continent, or ocean. Students will jot their answer in their recording sheet. *Clue Task Cards (Where is...) *Student Recording Sheet *Answer key ****print out and give each student a L
Preview of Morning Checklist with Pictures

Morning Checklist with Pictures

Created by
Kobal's Kids
A great tool for students to use to foster independence in the classroom in the morning upon entering the classroom. I laminate these and keep them in a basket for students to grab as they are entering the classroom. Students can checkoff each step as they complete the activity. Especially good for those students with Executive Function issues.
Preview of Veterans Day Fact Cards

Veterans Day Fact Cards

Here are 20 Veterans Day fact cards that have fun facts about every U.S. Military Branch. This package includes an answer key, an answer sheet for students, and fun facts about every branch. Use as a whole-group activity or in a station.
Preview of All about me! Simile Activity

All about me! Simile Activity

Created by
Zealous Educator
This is an activity that any age student should be able to use. I used it to help my ELL's with similes. It is a great ice breaker at the beginning of the year too! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Zealous-Educator
Preview of Colorful Classroom Name/Item Labels
Preview of Token Economy Board MCU Marvel Characters

Token Economy Board MCU Marvel Characters

Token Economy Board - MCU Marvel Characters!A Token Economy is a useful tool for behavior modifications. It is effective with children in many age groups, including children with special needs, those on the autism spectrum, those who have social and emotional problems, and more.Tokens are given when a desired behavior is accomplished. Tokens are never taken away, but until the child fills the board they are not due a reward. Rewards can be small like stickers, candy, fidgets, etc. or they can be
Preview of Stem Activity: Homes Around The World- Activity Cards

Stem Activity: Homes Around The World- Activity Cards

This product contains all the activity cards to do the culminating activity for a unit on homes. Please note: You will need to purchase materials (craft supplies etc) for students to use to create their homes.
Preview of Ancient Egyptian Creative Activity- Complete the Artifact

Ancient Egyptian Creative Activity- Complete the Artifact

Created by
ThomasTeaches
Creative, fun activity to use when learning about Ancient Egypt Could be used as a prompt for creative writing or an extension activity. Students use their imaginations and their creative/artistic side to finish the 'broken' artifact to show what it could have been in Ancient Egyptian society. They finish it by writing about what the artifact would have been and what it would have been used for. Some examples past students have done: pyramid fragment, tools, a piece of jewelry , statue to
Preview of Zones of Regulation Chart

Zones of Regulation Chart

Created by
Ben Oloughlin
A Zones of Regulation resource used for students to identify their feelings and experiences in the red and green zone. This helps students to identify ways in which they can navigate from the red zone to the green zone.
Preview of Budget Worksheet

Budget Worksheet

Created by
Crazy Corgi Lady
This Budget Worksheet is a great resource to have for Social Studies, Economics, or Finance lessons for younger grades! This activity can be made more challenging or simplyfied to fit your classroom needs! Included is:- Budget Worksheet for income/ expenses and wants/needs-24 Suggested professions and salaries (Salaries are based on the national average with some rounding)How I use this worksheet in my classroom is usually during a personal finance lesson. I randomly assign the students a profes
Preview of Bully situation notebook

Bully situation notebook

Created by
Nicole Marie
This notebook is designed to teach students how to react to situations. Students respond to example situations in the notebook. Here is one of the situations • Sometimes friends don’t apologize because they think it will make them feel worse about themselves. Do you think this is true? Think about a time when you apologized. How did it make you feel? My document is in word so if you have to make changes to it feel free. Also the images are not exactly what I did. There is a cover page an
Preview of Table number Labels (Cheveron)

Table number Labels (Cheveron)

Created by
Jayme Lopez
Table number labels #1-8. Attach to the front of desks or baskets on each group of desks.
Preview of USA State Coloring Activity

USA State Coloring Activity

These cards are to be used with a map of the USA. Students follow the task on each card, indicating a certain state to locate and color a specific color. Print on cardstock.
Preview of ΚΑΝΟΝΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΤΑΞΗΣ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΜΕΝΟΙ

ΚΑΝΟΝΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΤΑΞΗΣ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΜΕΝΟΙ

ΚΑΝΟΝΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΤΑΞΗΣ ΕΙΚΟΝΟΓΡΑΓΗΜΕΝΟΙ, ΚΑΤΑΛΛΗΛΟΙ ΓΙΑ ΣΥΖΗΤΗΣΗ, ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΑ ΜΕ ΤΑ ΠΑΙΔΙΑ. ΜΠΟΡΕΙ ΝΑ ΒΛΕΠΟΥΝ ΤΟΥΣ ΚΑΝΟΝΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΝΑ ΤΟΥς ΑΝΑΠΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΝ, ΝΑ ΤΟΥΣ ΖΩΓΡΑΦΙΣΟΥΝ.
Preview of Rockin' Helpers Job Labels

Rockin' Helpers Job Labels

Created by
Trey Mendenhall
Here are labels that have assigned job tasks on each one. These were used within a classroom and the labels were placed on pockets where Popsicle sticks (that had their names on them) were inserted into the pocket. It made it very easy to change job duties while keeping students accountable throughout the day with a daily task.
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