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Second Grade Independent Study Packet - Week 1

Get 5 days of independent activities in reading, writing and math for second graders with Week 1 of this independent study packet.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Mindfulness: Guide to Feelings Cards

Worksheet

Mindfulness: Guide to Feelings Cards

How are you feeling today? Use these cards to explore emotion adjectives, either on their own or with our Mindfulness lesson plan series.

2nd grade

Social emotional

Worksheet

Mindfulness: Mindful Listening

Worksheet

Mindfulness: Mindful Listening

In this worksheet, we listen like like an owl — and go on a sound hunt — to become more aware of the sounds around us.

2nd grade

Social emotional

Worksheet

Mindfulness: A Home Inside

Worksheet

Mindfulness: A Home Inside

In this worksheet, children explore what it means to be aware of their emotions, drawing inspiration from the turtle.

2nd grade

Social emotional

Worksheet

Celebrating Black History Month with the Sounds of African-American Music: Jazz and Hip-Hop

Lesson Plan

Celebrating Black History Month with the Sounds of African-American Music: Jazz and Hip-Hop

What do like to groove to? Bebop or hip-hop? In this Black History Month lesson plan, students will listen to and learn about two music genres heavily influenced by African-Americans. Then they will write about which genre they prefer.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Lesson Plan

Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration

Activity

Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Activity

Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem

Activity

Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Activity

Who Is Mae Jemison?

Worksheet

Who Is Mae Jemison?

Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Biography Booklet

Worksheet

Biography Booklet

Kindergarteners through second graders can use this versatile Biography Booklet printable to research and write about someone in booklet form.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Valentine Medley

Workbook

Valentine Medley

Kids can write, graph and read their way through Valentine's Day with a sweet mix of history, writing and math! Kids will explore both the mythical and practical side of this day.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

31 Days of Giving

Worksheet

31 Days of Giving

The most precious thing someone can give is their time. Reignite your love of giving with these time-giving activities. There are also some donation suggestions for used objects. This worksheet, 31 Days of Giving, can be used any 31 days of the year!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Dear Student...Love, Your Pencil

Lesson Plan

Dear Student...Love, Your Pencil

This fun lesson plan will inspire your budding letter writers to write a hilarious letter from the perspective of classroom supplies!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Lesson Plan

Narrative Story Organizer

Worksheet

Narrative Story Organizer

Second graders love telling stories! Help them plan their own small moment stories using this handy graphic organizer.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Kindness Cards

Worksheet

Kindness Cards

Use these card templates to incorporate more opportunities for gratitude in your day-to-day life by sharing what you are thankful for with your friends and family.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Commas in Letters

Worksheet

Commas in Letters

Learn how to use commas when writing a letter in this worksheet. Then, help Tommy write a letter to his grandma with correct punctuation!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Capital Letter Rules

Worksheet

Capital Letter Rules

Help your child learn the rules of capitalization when writing a friendly letter.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Dear Student: Letter Template

Worksheet

Dear Student: Letter Template

If pencils could talk, what do you think they would say? This letter writing template can help aspiring writers create a hilarious letter from the perspective of a classroom supply!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Silly Story Starter

Worksheet

Silly Story Starter

Use this silly visual prompt to write a story.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Writing a Father's Day Card

Worksheet

Writing a Father's Day Card

Help your little one make a DIY Father's Day gift with this simple letter-writing activity. Kids will learn how to structure a letter and more.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Checklist for Letter Writing

Worksheet

Checklist for Letter Writing

Who doesn't love a good checklist? This handy worksheet can help budding letter writers make sure they include all the parts of a friendly letter.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Father's Day Letter Writing

Worksheet

Father's Day Letter Writing

Make a hand-crafted Father's Day gift -- and work on writing at the same time -- with this retro-inspired Father's Day card.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

I Felt So...

Worksheet

I Felt So...

Second graders love telling stories! Help them share their feelings when writing about one small moment using this helpful planning worksheet.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Make an Envelope

Worksheet

Make an Envelope

This envelope template can help aspiring letter writers address their letters. Your students will love cutting out, folding, and addressing their own envelopes in this hands-on activity!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet