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2nd grade social studies resources for Easel Assessments and for special education
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
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2nd - 5th
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
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2nd - 4th
Three Branches of Government Craft and Worksheets
Get ready to teach your students about the three branches of government with these engaging activities. Your students will learn about the roles of the three branches as they create a plate for each branch with the craft activity. There are also 8 fun worksheets for your students to show their learning. These activities are sure to be a hit in your classroom! What's Included: * Photo directions for the plate craft* 3 plate templates and sample answers* Three branches KWL chart* Word search* Crea
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Three Branches of Government Activities and Posters Bundle
Writing of the US Constitution: Constitution Day Activities Passages & Flip Book
The Writing of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Activities & Flip Book.Students will love learning all about the Writing of the U.S. Constitution with this fun activity pack, with reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! A perfect way to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17!Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A Digital Version of this unit for Google Classroom is available here.What's Inside:✔Articles of Confederation
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Goods & Services Sort Worksheets Financial Literacy Economics 1st 2nd Grade
This financial literacy resource has everything you need to teach your students about goods and services and other concepts of money! WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are both printable and digital components giving students multiple ways to access the material.Vocabulary Posters - Includes word with definition - goods, service, consumer, producer, supply, demand, and barterGoods & Services Picture Sort - 15 picture cards that students sort according to whether they show a good or a service. Includes h
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1st - 2nd
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Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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Three Branches of Government Activities Project Worksheets Flip Book 3 Branches
Our Three Branches of Government activity pack is sure to be a hit! With this fun activity pack, you’ll get reading passages that come in three levels so you can easily meet each student’s individual reading level. There are colorful vocabulary posters and an easy-to-assemble flip book included in this pack too.With information about:Three Branches of Government The PreambleThe Executive BranchThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchGo Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A
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2nd - 4th
NEEDS & WANTS Sort Worksheets Economics 1st 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities
This is a set of financial literacy activities to support your primary economics unit on needs and wants. Includes both printable and digital items.Includes:Vocabulary Posters with definitions of needs and wantsPicture Sort - Students sort picture cards according to whether the item is a need or a wantWriting Activity - Student write about what a need and want is and then describe something they want and something they need.Cut-and-Glue Word Sort - Students classify each item as a need or a want
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1st - 2nd
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Civics and Government - 3rd Grade Social Studies & Vocabulary
Civics and Government just got more fun and engaging! This bundle brings together three big ideas in Social Studies in a way that's easy to weave into your reading lessons. Students will dive into how the Constitution shapes our government, learn about the three branches, and explore voting and elections. They'll also get to understand checks and balances and lots more, all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format!This resource can be used for:✅ Social Studies Whole Group Lessons✅ Whole Group or
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2nd - 4th
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Medieval Times Activities Unit Reading Passages Worksheets Project Middle Ages
This Medieval Times unit is full of fun activities that will teach your students about life during the Middle Ages. Through kid-friendly reading passages and engaging activities, your students will be thoroughly fascinated by the Middle Ages. They will learn about the lifestyles and culture of people and the historical events of the time.This Unit is Divided into 8 Sections:Introduction People of the Middle AgesFeudal SystemMedieval CastlesKnights and TradesmenFamous People: Charlemagne, Richard
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2nd - 5th
Long O Word Work Vowel Teams OA OW & OE Phonics Orton Gillingham RTI
This Science of Reading based phonics pack includes a variety of word work activities to support the skills practiced in Fundations®Level 2 of the Unit 13 (second edition) program. This unit works on OA, OW, & OE and is great for small groups, centers, RTI or ELL students.There is a teaching video linked to this pack.There are also decodable stories here• Reading race fluency• Scoop and read• Read and Sequence Stories• Story Puzzles• Write a Super Sentence • ABC order • Bump the Trick Words
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Second Grade Phonics Activity Word Work Bundle Level 2 Units 1-17 (RTI)
AI and AY Word Work Phonics Worksheets Long A Vowel Teams Orton Gillingham RTI
This Science of Reading Phonics Word Work pack includes a variety of AI & AY activities to support the skills practiced in Fundations®Level 2 of the Unit 10(second edition) program. Great for small groups, centers, RTI or ELL students.Carefully created to support second-grade skills without any prep for you. This pack has differentiated activities at both the word and the sentence level. It has both reading and writing skills covered. It is suitable to support any phonics program teaching th
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Second Grade Phonics Activity Word Work Bundle Level 2 Units 1-17 (RTI)
Types of Communities - Urban, Suburban, Rural Communities
These digital Types of Communities activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We a
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1st - 2nd
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Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
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2nd - 5th
Digraphs and Blends Orton Gillingham Phonics Worksheets (RTI)
This Blend Word Work Activity pack is perfect for students in second grade or first grade who struggle with tricky blends and digraphs when writing or reading it includes a variety of activities to support students in a no-prep format. It contains lots of variety for differentiation and RTI intervention. The whole year Second Grade Bundle is Here. It supports the skills practiced in Fundations® Unit 1 of the level 2 (second edition) program but is suitable for any structured phonics-based progra
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Level 2 Units 1 -3 Second Grade Fun Phonics Activity Bundle
Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Olympics Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
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2nd - 5th
Local Government Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Social Studies Mini-Unit: Local Government. Community Laws. Government Services. Positions in Local Government. Mayor Duties.This resource includes Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Lapbook Activities, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this unit. Here is what’s included:1) 5 Full Page Lesson Posters:-What is a Government- Government Services-Community Laws-Mayor Duties- Positions in Local Government2) 6 (½ page) Government Services Picture Cards3) V
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Long U Phonics worksheets (oo ou ew ue) Orton Gillingham RTI/Dyslexia
This unit works on vowel teams OU, OO, UE, & EW . I made this specifically to practice 2nd grade skills as well as OU, OO, UE, & EW. I made this to support Fundations®Level 2 of the Unit 15 (second edition) program. But it is suitable for any Science of Reading based phonics program. I use these with struggling readers in an Orton Gillingham reading intervention. I made decodable passages as well to practice this skill. This unit works on OU, OO, UE, & EW The Decodable Stories are
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Second Grade Phonics Activity Word Work Bundle Level 2 Units 1-17 (RTI)
Christopher Columbus Reading Passages Fact or Fiction Activity Vocabulary
This Early Explorer, Christopher Columbus unit includes reading passages, hands on activities, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! This unit includes information to teach about Columbus and his voyages in a factual, unbiased approach. This unit includes:✔Reading Passages ✔Comprehension Questions✔Navigation Tools Activity✔Fact or Fiction Activity - (to dispel common myths)✔Character Mini-booklet with Timeline✔Vocabulary Posters ✔Spotlight on Vocabulary✔A 5-page Flipbook✔Answer KeysYOU MIGHT LIKE
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2nd - 4th
Consonant le syllable worksheets Final Stable Syllables Orton Gillingham RTI
Fundations® Level 2 Unit 17 compatible This unit works on Consonant -LE syllable type. I made this specifically to practice 2nd grade skills as well as the final stable syllable. I made this to support Fundations®Level 2 of the Unit 17 (second edition) program. But it is suitable for any phonics program. I made decodable passages as well to practice this skill. Final Stable Syllable Decodable Passages• Reading race fluency• Scoop and read• Read and Sequence Stories• Story Puzzles• Write a Super
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Second Grade Phonics Activity Word Work Bundle Level 2 Units 1-17 (RTI)
Election Day Lesson Plans - Print & Digital Voting Activities - US Elections
These digital Election Day activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep voting lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We al
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1st - 2nd
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EE EA Worksheets Orton Gillingham Phonics Word Work Long E Vowel Teams RTl
Fundations® Level 2 Unit 11 compatible Fun but Science of Reading compatabe word work activities.This word work unit works on EE, EA, & EY Decodable Reading Passages are linked here.• Reading race fluency• Scoop and read• Read and Sequence Stories• Story Puzzles• Write a Super Sentence • ABC order • Subject-verb agreement sentences • Color by code trick words • Fix it up sentences • 1, 2, & 3 syllable Suffix Sort • /EE/ & /EA/ Sort• Add a Suffix• Read it fast words and phras
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Second Grade Phonics Activity Word Work Bundle Level 2 Units 1-17 (RTI)
Math Intervention Program SPED & RTI progress monitoring Elem, Middle, High
Traveling Mathematics is a math intervention program that identifies and targets 120+ skills from 1st grade to middle of 6th grade. This math intervention binder includes progress monitoring, data tracking charts, teaching models, and practice pages to close gaps with special education, RTI (Tier 2 and 3), MTSS, and math classrooms. You will benefit from being able to QUICKLY identify skills to target and record all data in a snapshot. All data is logged on an (editable) excel spreadsheet per gr
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2nd - 10th
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The 3 Sounds of ed and Suffixes Orton Gillingham Phonics (RTI)
This pack is perfect for students in second grade or first grade who struggle with the 3 sounds of suffix ed and other basic suffix endings when writing or reading it includes a variety of activities to support students in a no-prep format. It contains lots of variety for differentiation and RTI intervention. It is Fundations® Level 2 Unit 4 compatible but is an excellent support for any structured phonics program. The whole year Second Grade Bundle is Here. This unit works on suffixes s, es, ed
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Level 2 Units 4-6 Second Grade Fun Phonics Activity Bundle
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