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2nd Grade Social Studies Resources

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Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeMap Symbols Worksheet

This map symbols worksheet asks 2nd grade students to name six common map pictures using a word box with two extra choices. A full answer key is included, so map key practice takes no prep.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeFinding Feelings Worksheet

This Finding Feelings Worksheet has second graders read a short story, find the feeling words, and match story moments to emotions. Answer key included — a no-prep way to build reading comprehension and empathy.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeSelf-Control Character Reading Comprehension Worksheet

A self-control character reading comprehension worksheet where 2nd graders read a short classroom story and answer seven questions about it. Answer key included, so it is ready for no-prep character education practice.

Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan2nd GradeBlank Lesson Plan

Using this Blank Lesson Plan template, you will be able to plan your lessons for the entire week for six different subjects.

2nd GradeStudent Behavior Plan Worksheet

Using these Student Behavior Plan Worksheet, students fill out this form when they have broken a classroom rule or procedure.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeNeighborhood Map Worksheet

This neighborhood map worksheet has 2nd graders draw their own street from above, then invent symbols and explain them in a map key. An open-ended template that builds real map skills.

Video
Video2nd GradeRespect Song (Classroom Mix Version)

Using the Respect Song (Classroom Mix Version), students learn how to treat each other with respect at home and at school while listening to a song.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeFeeling Words Activity

Using Feeling Words Activity, students read Amy Goes to First Grade to find words and phrases that describe Amy's feelings on the first day of school.

Flash Cards
Flash Cards2nd GradeChores Flash Cards

Using these Chores Flash Cards, students improve their chore vocabulary by describing the colorful flash cards.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeCollaboration Worksheet

Collaboration Worksheet asks 2nd grade students to mark six group-work sentences Y or N and match four group skills back to them, with an answer key, so cooperating becomes something they can name.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeBarn Cut Out

Using these Barn Cut Out, students can create a 3-D barn model by simply cutting and gluing this template.

2nd GradeStudent of the Week Reward Certificate

Using the Student of the Week Reward Certificate, your student will feel celebrated and recognized for doing good deeds in and outside of the classroom.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeRespect Character Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Respect Character Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 2nd graders an original story about two friends in music class, plus multiple-choice, fill-in, and writing questions. Answer key included for quick, no-prep character practice.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeCareers Worksheet

This careers worksheet asks 2nd graders to match five illustrated workers to their career names and write about the job they would like to have. Answer key included for easy, no-prep social studies practice.

Bundle
Bundle2nd GradeSongs for Kids (MP3 Album)

Songs for Kids Download by Have Fun Teaching has 18 fun and educational songs for kids.

2nd GradeGive Me Five Poster

UsingGive Me Five Poster, students can know what to do when they hear their teacher say "Give me Five" and follow directions.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeMaps Worksheet

This maps worksheet gives 3rd graders a printed town map with a key and a compass rose, then four reading questions and two route questions. An answer key is included, so map skills practice needs no prep.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeHolidays Match Worksheet

This holidays match worksheet has 2nd graders match eight familiar holidays to their descriptions, from Memorial Day to Kwanzaa. Includes an answer key — a quick, engaging way to explore community traditions.