Grade 2

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TEKS ELA Standard: 2.11.A

plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as drawing and brainstorming

Power Can Be Visible or Invisible (Primary)

Some power you can point at. Some you can only feel. Which one is stronger?

Introducing Power (Primary)

Power is everywhere, big and small, loud and quiet. In this version for younger students, kids brainstorm as many examples of power as they can, sort them into their own groups, and discover a big idea: power comes in many forms. A simple way to kick off the universal theme of power with primary grades.

massive snow drawings

invents a seed-launching backpack

best pre-game warmup trickshots

just drawing some Peanuts characters

Art Using Space as a Background

Shredding Paper With Lego

Hot Dog Built With Construction Equipment

Hair Dryer Kinetic Art

An Under-Appreciated Planet

Students write from the point of view of the most under-appreciated planet.

Chaos Can Be Positive or Negative

Sometimes we want order, but sometimes we need chaos!

Introducing Order and Chaos

Introduce Order by exploring “written” vs “unwritten” rules.

Maze Generator

Create and print mazes for your students – with bonus side quests!

Power Big Idea Worksheets

Your students will investigate statements like: Power leads to change, Power comes in many forms, Power can be used or abused.

Power Can Be Fast, Slow, Loud, or Quiet

Power may seem loud and fast, but it can also be slow and quiet.

Writing Haiku in Primary

Your youngest students will learn to write Japanese Haiku poetry.

Founding The Colonies

13 colonies activities including a word search and task cards packed with facts. Plus, students will create their own colony with a name, story, and map!

Summer Activity Pack

A worksheet pack featuring writing prompts, a summer essay project, a science-based escape room activity, and image analysis prompts.

A Land Octopus

The only type of octopus that routinely wanders onto land!

Two Animals Switch Biomes

What if a capybara and a kangaroo rat switched homes? Would their adaptations be helpful at all?

Holiday Shuffle – Day vs Date

Wouldn’t some holidays be better on a certain day of the week? Should Thanksgiving have a set date?

Halloween Problems and Solutions

When we try to solve a problem, sometimes we end up creating new problems. Which lead to new solutions. Which lead to new problems.

St. Patrick and Other Legends

How would real people feel about the legends that have been created about them?

Getting Specific With St. Patrick’s Day Writing

Let’s take a starting phrase about St. Patrick’s Day and get specific. No, even more specific!

New Uses For A Cardboard Tube

So, what can a cardboard tube be used for other than holding wrapping paper?