2nd Grade Literature

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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My Friend Writing Printable

Use this guide to help students write a descriptive paragraph about a friend. This printable works well as part of an…

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Teaching Otis by Loren Long

Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Reading Warm-Up 149 for Gr. 1 & 2: Fantasy

Students read a passage of fantasy fiction and answer comprehension questions in this printable daily warm-up.

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Reading Comprehension

Fantasy Fiction

Reading

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ACTIVITIES

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities

Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…

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Literature

Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Language Arts and Writing

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Taking Care of My Pet

Try a printable science activity that focuses on pet care.

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Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish Story

Books

Literature

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Story Map Graphic Organizer

Using a story map helps children to identify key elements in a story such as characters or events. This printable is…

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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ACTIVITIES

Mr. Men & Little Miss Books

Explore teaching activities to be used with Mr. Men & Little Miss Books by Roger Hargreaves. These books cover basic…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Writing a Jingle

Students will write a jingle to advertise their favorite products. The writing process involves creating rhyming lines…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Poetry

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Design Your Dream Ice Cream Cone

What is your favorite ice cream flavor? In this printable, students use crayons or markers to design their dream ice…

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Children's Book Characters

Food

Children's Book

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LESSON PLANS

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe: Music and Children's Literature

Use children's literature to help teach music. Explore nursery rhymes with your students and make musical connections to…

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Literature

Music Education Strategy

Music National Content Standard 1

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Health Reading Warm-Up: Germs

This printable reading warm-up includes a nonfiction passage about germs and reading comprehension questions. Use this…

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Language Arts and Writing

Illness and Diseases

Dealing with Germs in the Classroom

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LESSON PLANS

Making Inferences, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Use a lesson that is designed to expand primary students' skill of making inferences. The lesson uses the book, Why…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Summer Reading List -- Pre-K through Primary

This list of recommended summer reading for grades pre-K through primary is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Literature

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WORKSHEETS

Not a Box Classroom Activity Kit

Use the crafts activity, matching activity, colouring page, and other worksheets in this printable kit to host a Not a…

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Literature

Visual Arts

Reading and Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Children's Books About Disabilities

This extensive list details books for both children and adults that deal with disabilities. The books are sorted by…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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ACTIVITIES

Activities for Any Book

Enhance your students' reading of any book with activities designed to aid comprehension with a and spark their…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Storytelling

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WORKSHEETS

Backyardigans Finger Puppets

Encourage creativity outside the classroom with these printable finger puppets from The Backyardigans. Children will…

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Drama and Performing Arts

Art, Music and Drama

Children's Book Characters

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Make a Dinosaur

Try a printable science activity that focuses on learning about dinosaurs.

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Library Resources

Social Studies and History

Science

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REFERENCE

The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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GAMES AND APPS

Crazy Hair Day Hairdo Activities

Create crazy hairdos for Stanley Birdbaum and his classmates with fun extension activities for Crazy Hair Day! These…

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Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

Arts and Crafts

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WORKSHEETS

Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp Activity Kit

A word search, drawing and coloring sheets, and a fill-in-the-blank story activity will extend students' enjoyment of…

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Creative Writing

Visual Arts

Writing

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ACTIVITIES

The Story of Ferdinand Activities

Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who follows his heart to find happiness. This…

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Fantasy Fiction

Fiction

Literature

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Where's Waldo Activity Kit II

This Where's Waldo activity kit includes a reproducible colouring page, a drawing activity, a word search, and…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book Characters

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The Little Engine That Could

Use this activity kit to extend your class reading of The Little Engine That Could, now freshly illustrated by Loren…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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