Topics to Cover: Light Energy Lessons Teaching a unit on forms of energy and light can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few major topics that I like to introduce and cover when making my second grade light energy lessons. Students need to be aware that light is a form of energy. Since students also… Read More
Teaching Sound Energy: Science Activities for Kids
Planning a unit on teaching sound energy to 2nd grade with our students in mind means making sure to add in some fun hands-on experiments! Students might not know what energy is, but they sure have a lot of it! In this post, I’ll explain my favorite tips and experiments when teaching sound energy to 2nd grade. So, let’s jump… Read More
Life Science Curriculum: 7 Easy Topics For 2nd Grade
In second grade, students build on their understanding of the world by exploring different topics in science. There are so many connections and hands-on activities that students can take part in when teaching a 2nd grade life science curriculum. One unit I love teaching in 2nd grade is life science. In this post, I will share with you 7 topics… Read More
Elementary Science Units – Make Teaching Plant Life Cycles Easy
There really is no better time to introduce little learners to the life cycle of plants, than the Spring! Plants and flowers are blooming every day, so what better way for them to experience some hands-on learning as well?! In this post, I will share with you some easy elementary science units with life cycle lesson plans for 2nd grade. Topics to… Read More
Teaching About Penguins: Activities Kids Will Love
When to Teach a Penguin Unit I absolutely LOVE themed units! They are so much fun, and the possibilities are practically endless. But when is the best time to introduce a Penguin Unit to students? The Winter Months are a great opportunity. Teaching about penguins is fun to look forward to after the busy holiday season subsides. Students love to… Read More
Teaching About Polar Bears: Simple Activities For Kids
Winter months are full of fun activities and topics kids love to learn about. Sometimes winter months make it hard to get off the couch and properly plan a lesson, and I am 100% guilty of this. In this post, I will share with you some fun activities for teaching about polar bears that focus on science, reading, writing, and… Read More
Easy December Reindeer Activities Your Students Will Enjoy
The weather is getting colder, and now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to bust out some fun December theme worksheets. In this post, I will share with you some fun December reindeer activities for second grade that focus on science, reading, writing, and math. All of the worksheets and activities in this post are from my December Activities: Reindeer… Read More
Planning Engaging Animal Adaptations Lessons: An Ultimate Guide
Gathering fun activities while planning animal adaptations lessons that serve a purpose and don’t take up a ton of time to teach can be HARD. Especially finding activities your second and third graders will think are engaging. Below, is an inside look at my adaptations unit. The activities in this post can be found in my Animal Adaptations Activity and Interactive… Read More
Teaching How to Classify Matter in the Second Grade Classroom
Let’s learn how to classify matter! This post is full of states of matter activities for 2nd grade. Perfect for teaching kids all about the different properties of matter with fun hands-on ideas. These states of matter activity ideas will help you plan your science lessons with ease. The best part about these worksheet and activity ideas is that they are all LOW-PREP… Read More
How to Make Scientific Observations: Activities for Kids
Teaching kids about scientific observations and how to make them are great skills your students must be able to master in elementary school. This post is a collection of hands-on activities that address first and second-grade science standards by teaching the how behind making scientific observations. All of the materials used are easy to find and will help you teach… Read More