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No-Prep 2nd Grade Grammar Activities For When You’re Short On Time

March 28 By Chelsea Swiecinski Leave a Comment

2nd grade grammar activities

Is grammar a subject you struggle to fit in? In an already over-scheduled day, squeezing in daily grammar practice can seem impossible. In this post I’ll share 2nd grade grammar activities and a quick daily routine so you can teach, practice, or assess your students in 15 minutes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grammar Tagged With: 2nd grade, grammar, grammar activities, second grade

Landslide Science Experiment to Teach Fast Earth Changes

March 27 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

landslide science experiment to teach fast Earth changes

When we’re learning about fast Earth changes during our Landforms & Earth Changes science unit in 2nd grade, my students always enjoy this interactive landslide science experiment. It is an awesome challenge for students to take on that has real world implications! Try this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: fast earth changes, science, science experiments

Topographic Map Landforms Activity for Kids

March 21 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

Topographic map landforms activity

Learn how to make a 3D topographic map with your students using clay and dental floss! This topographic map landforms activity for kids is a great way for students to gain experience building models and  the perfect opportunity to add math and map skills to your Landforms & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: landforms, map, science, topographic

Breathing Leaves Photosynthesis Experiment for Kids

March 14 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

article on how to see a plant produce oxygen photosynthesis science experiment

When we discuss the importance of plants in nature in second grade, it can be hard for students to fully grasp plants’ ability to create oxygen for us to breathe. This simple photosynthesis experiment is a great opportunity for hands-on learning in any Plants, Animals, & Life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: experiments, photosynthesis, plant needs, science

Animal Attachment Seed Dispersal STEM Activity

March 7 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

Article on STEM project for kids to make models showing seed dispersal by seeds attaching to an animal's fur.

During our Plants, Animals & Life Cycles science unit, we discuss how animals help plants by moving their seeds to other areas so the plants can grow there. This easy animal seed dispersal activity is a great way for students to design and build models and simulate how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: experiments, plant needs, science, seed dispersal, STEM

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