2nd Grade Social Studies & History Handouts (by date, oldest first)

I don’t know about you, but I love having options! Because of that, I have worked to provide different leveled newspaper templates. These could easily be combined into a multipage newsletter booklet if you so choose, or it could remain as a single page assignment. I also tried to make it so that you could have a “front page” and a content page if you printed front and back. Whichever level your students are in, I think that there is a little something in here for everyone!

Includes:

• 9 Newspaper Outlines (with one page of lined paper)
• 1 page of newspaper jargon to inspire better word choice
• Tidbits and advice!

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in a meaningful and engaging way with this 4-Puzzle Word Search PDF! Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, or fun at home, these word search puzzles introduce learners to key terms and concepts related to Indigenous cultures and history.

What's Inside:

• 4 Unique Word Search Puzzles: Each puzzle is carefully crafted to highlight Indigenous Peoples' contributions, culture, and historical significance.
• Engaging for All Ages: Suitable for elementary to middle school students, these puzzles are a fun way to build vocabulary and awareness.
• Printable & Easy to Use: Simply download the PDF and print—ready for classroom or home use.
• Promote Cultural Awareness: Use these puzzles as a conversation starter to discuss the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and the rich history of Indigenous communities.

Perfect for:

• Classroom Activities: Keep your students engaged while teaching them about Indigenous Peoples' Day.
• Homework Assignments: Assign these word searches as fun and educational take-home activities.
• Holiday Celebrations: Incorporate these puzzles into your Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations to enrich the experience.

Why You’ll Love This Pack:

• Culturally Relevant Content: Teach kids about Indigenous Peoples’ history and contributions in an engaging way.
• Educational & Fun: Boost students’ vocabulary, problem-solving skills, and cultural knowledge with these word searches.
• Instant Download: Get immediate access to all 4 puzzles in one convenient PDF.

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• Fall Word Search Bundle - 50 Puzzles with Answer Keys
• Spooky Halloween Word Search Bundle - 60 Puzzle with Answer key

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Celebrate Columbus Day with an exciting and educational activity that your students will love! This Columbus Day Word Search Pack is the perfect way to engage students while teaching them about Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and the Age of Exploration.

What’s Included:

• 4 Unique Word Search Puzzles themed around Columbus Day.
• Focus on key words like exploration, discovery, ships, voyages, and more!
• PDF Format: Easy to download, print, and use right away.
• Suitable for Grades K-6, with words ranging from 3 to 12 letters to fit different skill levels.
• Answer keys included for easy checking.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Fun & Educational: Engages students in learning about Columbus Day through vocabulary and word recognition.
• No Prep Needed: Simply print and go! Perfect for classroom activities, morning work, or homework.
• Versatile Use: Great for individual practice, small groups, or a fun Columbus Day classroom challenge!

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• Fall Word Search Bundle - 50 Puzzles with Answer Keys
• Spooky Halloween Word Search Bundle - 60 Puzzle with Answer key

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Interact with this printable United States of America. A colored map which breakdowns the USA by region, and a black and white map that can be used to label region, states, or as a basic coloring sheet.

Looking to study individual states as well check out

50 states quick fact and coloring sheet

Do you need an engaging mindfulness activity for Pi Day? Do your students struggle to calm down? Then download this zentangle Pi Day Mindfulness Coloring Sheets Activity! These relaxing coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies or for self care. A more complicated version is included to support differentiating instruction!

➟ How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a holiday gift for friends and loved ones
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

➟ Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

➟ This product includes:

• 1 Happy Pi Day zentangle coloring sheet - more challenging
• 1 Happy Pi Day zentangle coloring sheet - simpler design
• Terms of Use

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

Pi Day WebQuest

Pi Day Bulletin Board Set

Pi Day Activity Bundle with a Bulletin Board Set

Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Thanksgiving break? These mindfulness coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies, for self care, and for practicing fine motor skills. Your students will enjoy coloring these turkeys that come with either a fun saying or zentangle border. Your upper elementary students will enjoy relaxing while coloring these sheets.

How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

This product includes:

• 6 patterns with fun sayings
• The same 6 patterns with zentangle borders
• Terms of Use

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Thanksgiving Bulletin Board on Thankfulness
• Halloween Bulletin Board QUOTES Elementary
• Halloween Bulletin Board RIDDLES-JOKES-Bulletin-Board

Are you looking for engaging coloring sheets for Valentine's Day? Then download this Valentine's Day Coloring Pages for Mindfulness Zentangles! This Valentines Day Coloring activity makes the perfect bulletin board, wall decor, or gift for your students to give.

It comes with 15 coloring sheets to choose from. You will also receive a handout of how to say "I Love You" in 50 different languages.

➟ Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

➟ This product includes:

• 13 designs
• 15 coloring sheets
• 1 handout of how to say "I Love You" in 50 languages
• Terms of Use

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Mini Set of Heart Zentangles
• Valentines Day Around the World Interactive BULLETIN BOARD
• Valentine's Day Activity for Community and Kindness

Help students understand the difference between city and rural life with 10 activities. Includes: Easy to understand definitions of city and rural Matching (2 worksheets: symbols and words) Maps with city and rural activities to choose from Draw items found in a city and rural areas Letters for reflection (fill-in-the-blanks) Directions on each page Great for intro to geography or social studies unit, homework, or assessment. Meets CCSS.

Twitter-like page with tweets handouts for social media discussions and short responses, such as main ideas, paraphrasing and summarizing. Includes: Directions and Suggestions for Use ______'s Page for creating a social media page Top 5 Trending, Add Pic/Photo, Subjects to Share, Banner, @_________ new social media name Tweets boxes with 140 spaces for writing short responses Use with CCSS and other state aligned materials to help students with short answer responses. Fun way to include social media an discussions about appropriate online guidelines and posts!

20 Memorial Day themed, black and white, patriotic coloring images with captions for helping students understand and reflect on the importance of Memorial Day. Diverse and unique collection of 20 coloring handouts--unlike others! Use for bulletin boards, class decorations, centers, gifts to others, and many more uses!

25 fun, fact-based, coloring and writing activities themed for Mardi Gras.

Includes:

History of Mardi Gras (Fact Based Timeline) with Timeline activity

Writing activities:

brochure, newspaper, poem, story with word bank, party invitation

Design and color your own:

float

brochure

newspaper

coin

crown

party invitation

mask

top hat

acrostic poem

King Cake

Krewe King & Queen

Mardi Gras images include:

beads,

coin,

crown,

fleur de lis,

King cake,

masks,

top hat,

shellfish, and more...

Meets CCSS and state writing guidelines and is fact based. Excellent for social studies/history lessons, shared curriculum ELA and social studies , flipped classrooms, introduction to Mardi Gras, state history assessment, genre studies for ELA, bulletin boards, writing centers, class displays, discussion starters, and arts and crafts fun for celebrating Mardi Gras in style!

June is Dairy Month, so get students learning about cows with these fourteen activities for group or individuals that use critical thinking skills. Includes: Coloring handouts (2) KWL chart Calendar to fill in with dates & dairy items; star the items Maze Poem or Story writing Milkman United States' map activity Cow or Dairy Facts Decorate the Cow Skull List as many dairy items as possible Graph to chart Cow Confusion true or false activity Thumbprint cows (to use with inkpad) Know and label the parts of a cow For use with science or social studies units. Can be used for assessment and with differentiated classes. Meets CCSS.

Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 25 states are included in part one. Instructions for individual/group play, and suggestions for use that offer interactive fun while learning about states. Sheets can be colored and displayed or used as is. Clues include: State Capitols with starred location Famous Statesmen Mottos Nicknames State Birds State Flowers States Included: 1. Virginia 2. Alaska 3. Iowa 4. Texas 5. North Dakota 6. Missouri 7. Utah 8. Kentucky 9. Rhode Island 10. Wisconsin 11. Hawaii 12. California 13. Ohio 14. Delaware 15. South Dakota 16. Arkansas 17. Montana 18. Idaho 19. Arizona 20. Oklahoma 21. New York 22. Florida 23. New Hampshire 24. Georgia 25. Vermont Perfect for assessment on states, building prior knowledge for units, introduction of state units, and states' reviews. Can be used to make student books or United States' bulletin board displays. Fun to play as an individual, team, or whole group game.

This is a 98-page set of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's book "Volume 2: The Middle Ages" from the Story of the World.

These worksheets are compatible with both the original edition and the revised edition (published in 2021). Both editions have essentially the same content, and the publisher states that in the revised edition, improvements were made to maps, illustrations, and typesetting, but no new content was added.

For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are eight review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* illustrations

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 2 (The Middle Ages)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 3 (Early Modern Times)

This is a 99-page set of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's book "Volume 1: Ancient Times" from the Story of the World.

These worksheets are compatible with both the original edition and the revised edition (published in 2021). Both editions have essentially the same content, and the publisher states that in the revised edition, improvements were made to maps, illustrations, and typesetting, but no new content was added.

For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are eight review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* illustrations

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 2 (The Middle Ages)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 3 (Early Modern Times)

This is a 98-page set of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's book "Volume 3: Early Modern Times" from the Story of the World.

These worksheets are compatible with both the original edition and the revised edition (published in 2021). Both editions have essentially the same content, and the publisher states that in the revised edition, improvements were made to maps, illustrations, and typesetting, but no new content was added.

For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are eight review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* illustrations

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 2 (The Middle Ages)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 3 (Early Modern Times)

This is a 25-page set of worksheets for the book "Martin Luther King Jr." by Rob Lloyd Jones.

For each chapter, there is one worksheet with comprehension questions.

In addition, this set includes a variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* vocabulary

* review questions

* review activity

* theme

* metaphors

* compare and contrast

* cause and effect

* w questions

* biography

* critical thinking

* inference

* summary writing

* crossword puzzle

* word search

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.

This is a bundle of four sets of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's series The Story of the World.

There is one PDF file (over 90 pages each) for each of the four books in the series.

For each chapter in each book, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are seven review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of each PDF file.

♻️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Earth Day this spring? These differentiated, Earth Day & recycling worksheet activities are the perfect way to help your students learn how to take care of our Earth, while practicing their literacy, math, science, social studies, and fine motor skills!

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✏️These worksheets are low prep! Simply print and go!

✏️Perfect for centers, early finishers, sub tub, independent seatwork, or extra practice!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (60 pages)

Social studies skills:

☑ Sort it out – recycle / compost / trash (2 pgs.)

☑ Recycle match (4 pgs.)

☑ Find and color (2 pgs.)

☑ Color the matches (6 pgs.)

Science skills:

☑ Nature walk (4 pgs.)

Literacy skills:

☑ Tracing vocabulary words (3 pgs.)

☑ Sentence scramble (2 pgs.)

☑ Trace and write (2 pgs.)

☑ Earth Day sentences (4 pgs.)

☑ Question words (1 pg.)

☑ Punctuation station (2 pgs.)

☑ Syllable Sort (2 pgs.)

☑ Word search (1 pg.)

Math skills:

☑ Ordinal numbers (1 pg.)

☑ Count and color (2 pgs.)

☑ Count and write (1 pg.)

☑ Energy ten frames (1 pg.)

☑ Math symbols (1 pg.)

☑ Add and recycle (1 pg.)

☑ Subtract and recycle (1 pg.)

☑ Size sort (1 pg.)

☑ Measuring mystery (2 pgs.)

☑ Count and graph (1 pg.)

☑ Puzzling patterns (1 pg.)

☑ Telling time (3 pgs.)

Fine motor skills:

☑ Cover page (1 pg.)

☑ Trace and color (1 pg.)

☑ Color and trace (4 pgs.)

☑ "I can help the Earth." drawing (1 pg.)

☑ 3x3 straight puzzle (1 pg.)

☑ 4x4 straight puzzle (1 pg.)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pgs.)

☑ What you need to know (1 pg.)

☑ Answer Key (60 pgs.)

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Looking for more Earth Day resources?

♻️ Earth Day Activities Growing Bundle

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❤️Looking for engaging social studies activities? This HUGE growing bundle with differentiated activities is the perfect way for your students to learn about, discuss, and review important social studies topics, while practicing math, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

✏️Great for early elementary students!

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✅ Includes:

Black History:

☑ Black History Leaders Readers

☑ Black History Heroes Posters (Set 1)

☑ Black History Heroes Posters (Set 2)

☑ Black History Leaders Worksheets (Set 1)

☑ Black History Heroes Worksheets (Set 2)

☑ Black History Heroes Writing Crafts (Set 1)

☑ Black History Heroes Writing Crafts (Set 2)

☑ Black History Leaders Coloring Pages

☑ Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Bingo

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Crafts

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Puzzles

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Readers

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Bookmarks

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Worksheets

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Write the Room

☑ Harriet Tubman Readers

☑ Harriet Tubman Write the Room

Native American Heritage:

☑ Animal Symbols Worksheets

☑ Animal Symbols Coloring Pages

☑ Symbols Worksheets

☑ Symbols Coloring Pages

☑ Totem Pole Writing Craft

☑ Totem Pole Coloring Pages

☑ Teepee Writing Crafts

☑ Buffalo Hide Art Craft

☑ Native American Homes Activities

☑ Native American Leaders Worksheets

☑ Native American Leaders Posters

☑ Native American Leaders Coloring Pages

☑ Native American Tribes Reading Comprehension

☑ Native American Culture - Reading Comprehension

☑ "Native American Heritage Month" - Bulletin Board Kit

☑ Northwest Pacific Coast - Animal Art - Coloring Pages

☑ The Seven Grandfather Teachings - Activities

☑ Indigenous Animal Meanings Writing Crafts

Hispanic Heritage:

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Posters (Set 1)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Posters (Set 2)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Banners

☑ Hispanic Heritage Mexican Folk Art Coloring Pages

☑ Hispanic Heritage Alebrijes Writing Crafts

☑ Hispanic Heritage Worksheets

☑ Hispanic Heritage Worksheets (Set 1)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Worksheets (Set 2)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Writing Crafts

☑ Hispanic Heritage Reading Booklet

☑ Hispanic Heritage Coloring Pages (Set 1)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Coloring Pages (Set 2)

☑ Historical Leaders Readers (Set 1)

☑ Historical Leaders Readers (Set 2)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Bookmarks

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Class Cash

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Cinco de Mayo Bingo

☑ Cinco de Mayo Write the Room

☑ Cinco de Mayo Coloring Pages

☑ Day of the Dead Art, Math, English, Writing Activities

☑ Day of the Dead Writing Crafts

☑ Day of the Dead Worksheets

☑ Day of the Dead Coloring Pages

☑ Day of the Dead Readers

☑ Day of the Dead FREE Activities

☑ Feliz Navidad Coloring Pages

☑ Feliz Navidad Bingo

☑ Feliz Navidad Banners

☑ Feliz Navidad Classroom Décor & Writing Crafts

Women's History:

☑ Women's History Posters

☑ Women's History Puzzles

☑ Women's History Writing Crafts

☑ Women's History Coloring Pages

☑ Women's History - Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Women's History - Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Women's History Worksheets, Biographies, & Flashcards

Community Helpers:

☑ Community Helpers Emergent Mini Readers

☑ Community Helpers Puzzle Activities

☑ Community Helpers Coloring Pages

☑ Community Helpers Flashcards

☑ Community Helpers Bingo

☑ Community Helpers Posters

☑ Community Helpers Sorting Mats

☑ Community Helpers Writing Crafts

☑ Community Helpers Worksheets

☑ Community Helpers Play Mat Activities

Arab Heritage:

☑ Arab Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension

☑ Arab Heritage Leaders Coloring Pages

☑ Arab Heritage Leaders Posters

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage:

☑ AAPI Reading Comprehension

☑ AAPI Posters

☑ Hawaiian Tiki Writing Craft

Caribbean Heritage:

☑ Caribbean Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension

Diwali:

☑ Diwali Coloring Pages

Hannukah:

☑ Hannukah Bingo

☑ Hannukah Coloring Pages

☑ Hannukah Flashcards & Writing Mats

☑ Hannukah Crafts

☑ Hannukah Play Dough Mats

☑ Hannukah Puzzles

☑ Hannukah Write the Room

Kwanzaa:

☑ Kwanzaa Activities

☑ Kwanzaa Bingo

☑ Kwanzaa Task Cards

☑ Kwanzaa Flashcards

☑ Kwanzaa Play Dough Mats

Earth Day:

☑ Earth Day Bingo

☑ Earth Day Worksheets

☑ Earth Day Writing Crafts

☑ Earth Day Write the Room

☑ Earth Day Trash Sorting Activities

Veterans Day:

☑ Veterans Day Puzzles

☑ Veterans Day Worksheets

Groundhog Day:

☑ Groundhog Day Writing Craft

☑ Groundhog Day Write the Room

Classroom Economy:

☑ Money, Coins & Student Wallet

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