2nd Grade Writing Projects

Learners will unleash their creativity with our Design Your Own Board Game learning resource. This resource is the perfect tool for encouraging creativity, actively engaging learners, or wrapping up a unit with a fun project. This resource provides step by step guidance over 10 days of learning to help research, brainstorm, outline, and design your very own board game.

This resource includes:

• 2 Game Research Tools
• 3 Game Brainstorming Tools
• 6 Game Design Tools
• Over 15 Game Design Templates

When and how to use it:

• Small group work
• Individual Learning
• One on One guided lessons

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The Creative Writing & Speaking Proposal & Rubric Kit

Struggling to craft compelling proposals for creative writing and speaking projects? Look no further! This comprehensive kit equips you with the tools to:

• Craft winning proposals: Build strong arguments, showcase your ideas, and secure project approval with ease.
• Develop engaging rubrics: Establish clear expectations and ensure successful project completion.
• Spark creativity: Find inspiration and ignite your inner voice with practical tips and engaging exercises.

This kit includes the following activities:

Collaborative Projects

1. Capitalization Cup Showcase - Decorate cups with different capitalization rules and create a display to showcase their cups.
2. A Bite Into A Tasty Paragraph - This engaging project tackles two key areas: reading comprehension and verb tense mastery.

Creative writing and speaking

1. Character Profile - Make a character profile by identifying nouns and their character traits.
2. I Am Looking Forward To ____ (year) - Students can write down 2 New Year’s resolutions (or what they are “looking” forward to) this (2025-2027)
3. My Thankful Heart -Students can express their thankfulness by listing at least 10 things they are thankful for (comin year). Integrated topics: Identifying Nouns, Common and Proper Nouns, Abstract and Concrete Nouns
4. A Rainbow of Words - Students can describe themselves using adjectives.

New Years Activities 2025 Bundle! Designed for 2nd to 5th-grade students, this bundle offers a variety of activities to celebrate the new year while encouraging creativity, reflection, and learning.

Math
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Color By Code
Writing Activities
Bulletin Board

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our engaging "Thanksgiving Craftivity The Thankful Writing Activity"! This resource is perfect for adding a festive touch to your classroom or home celebrations. This craftivity includes a Thanksgiving/ Fall feast Placemat I am thankful Craftivity that helps children express their gratitude in a creative way.

Our Thankful Turkey Social Studies Thanksgiving Craftivity is designed to blend fun and learning, making it an ideal addition to your Thanksgiving activities. The centerpiece of this resource is the Thanksgiving Craftivity - The Thankful, which guides students through a Thanksgiving Craftivity | I am Thankful Writing Activity. Kids will love creating their own Thanksgiving Turkey I Am Thankful Craft, a Fall Writing Craftivity that encourages them to reflect on what they are grateful for.

Included in this pack is the "I'm Thankful For...A Thanksgiving Placemat Craftivity and Writing" activity, offering a delightful way for children to express their thankfulness. Our Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity and I am Thankful For Writing Craft Thanksgiving Craftivity activities provide structured yet enjoyable opportunities for students to practice their writing skills while celebrating the season.

Additionally, the ThankFULL Pie Craftivity and Turkey Craft Hat activities are perfect for adding extra fun to your Thanksgiving celebrations. These Thanksgiving Craft Activities are designed to be easy to use and require minimal prep, making them perfect for busy educators and parents. The Thankful Turkey Craftivity rounds out this comprehensive pack, offering a variety of ways for children to engage with the holiday.

Bring the spirit of Thanksgiving into your lessons with this versatile and engaging craftivity pack!

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If you are interested in my Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook you need to check this out! My Common Core ELA Interactive Notebook Mega Bundle The bundle comes with my three best seller interactive notebooks at a discounted price! If you are not interested in the mega bundle please keep reading. Students need to be involved in their own learning. Interactive Notebooks are a great way to incorporate interactive learning. My Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook is aligned with 3rd Grade Common Core Standards. However, this product can benefit 2nd and 4th grade also. View my preview to get a better look. Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook includes: Student Notebook Cover Page Purpose of Writing-Concept Page Separator The Writing Process-Concept Page Separator Writing Strategies-Concept Page Separator Types of Writing-Concept Page Separator What is a Writer’s Purpose? Study Organizer Write with a Purpose Interactive Practice Page What is the Writing Process? Study Organizer Brainstorming Interactive Page Revise/Edit Interactive Page Strong Writing Leads Study Organizer Strong Writing Leads Interactive Page Writing Moments (Shrink A Moment & Explode A Moment) Powerful Words (Adjectives) Interactive Page Transition Words for all types of Writing-Interactive Page Narrative Writing Interactive Page & Example paragraph Opinion Writing Interactive Page & Example paragraph Descriptive Writing Interactive Page & Example paragraph How To Paragraph-Interactive Page & Example Paragraph Compare & Contrast Interactive Page & Example Paragraph Informative Writing Interactive Page & Example Paragraph Parts of a Letter & Write a Letter Interactive Pages My Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook comes with a step by step guide for each page and black/white printables. If you like this interactive notebook please check out my new 1st Grade Language Arts Interactive Notebook Check out my March Morning Work-CCSS Aligned January Morning Work-CCSS Aligned and myFebruary Morning Work-CCSS Aligned Check out my Snowman Soup Labels Need Daily Morning Work? Check out my September Morning Work Check out my Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook Check out Common Core Grammar Interactive Notebook Please comment and rate. Thank You!

This novel study goes along with E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. You and your students will go chapter by chapter. Studying the characters, setting, events, point of view, adjectives, text structures (Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, and Problem/Solution), and more. It all ends with a watch along with the 2006 live-action movie and a project comparing the movie and the book.

Things that are included in this product are: Completed Lesson Plans for each chapter (also a blank one that is editable), Google Slides to go with each chapter, Doodle notes prompts and organizers for each chapter, End of Chapter activities, Movie Watch Along activity, Assessments, and a Rubric for the project.

At the beginning of each slideshow, there is a review of what the activity will be focused on for that chapter. You might need to teach your students that skill. But this product spiralizes. So you will cover skills, multiple times throughout the read.

Everything that is included is editable for you, so you can make it fit for your classroom! This could also be used as a digital activity (Slides and End activities) by using the Google Slides Add-ON Peardeck.

In the lesson plans, I did not include a standard because each state has its own standards.

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Celebrate Mother's Day by having your students create this adorable purse, booklet, and necklace. Students will be able to give it to someone who is special in their lives for Mother's Day. They may fill out their responses on kid-lined paper in the booklet to answer prompts. The booklet comes in primary lines and secondary lines. Students will enjoy creating a purse and necklace to give to someone they love. The purse has decorations for students to cut out and glue to the inside or the front. They can also make the decorations have a 3-Dimesional effect if they choose by simply cutting on the dotted lines and folding on the solid lines. This project is super easy to assemble.

If you are a mother, I want to wish you a Happy Mother's Day!

This product is ESPECIALLY good for classes in which some students are from non-traditional families or who have a special woman in their lives who is not their mother.

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This special person writing activity and craft allows students to create a meaningful gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day or Grandparent's Day. This simple craft and writing project is sure to delight the special person in the child's life.

How to Make:

To create the writing aspect of this activity, students will use the brainstorming ideas page to write down reasons they love their special person or when they do something the child loves. The student then gets to choose some of their best ideas to write on their heart craft. After writing their sentences, students can decorate their parent gift any way they choose. Students may choose to cut out their craft and glue it to some colored construction paper or card stock.

This packet includes several variations for different things a child may call their special person. There is also a blank craft for the student to write their special name.

The following are included in this packet:

• mom
• mum
• mommy
• mother
• dad
• father
• daddy
• grandma
• grandmother
• grandpa
• grandfather

This craft and writing activity are very easy to set up. Students simply need their craft template, a brainstorming ideas page, a writing utensil for the writing section, and crayons, markers, or colored pencils to decorate their craft. Scissors and glue are only needed if the child wishes to mount their craft to colored card stock or construction paper.

Perfect activity / writing prompt for Mother's Day. Includes all about my mom / aunt / grandma options.

Students can create multiple writing activities or just the one that works best for them!

Writing pages have multiple line options, and option to include a sentence starter. See preview for all options that are included!

I would also be happy to add more options, if you have another name you'd like to see added!

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Introducing the perfect gift for Mother's Day!

The Mother's Day inclusive memory book. This resource is designed for all caregivers, including 39 templates for grandmothers, aunts, stepmoms, and more. It also includes both male and female pronouns, as well as a nameless template, it's like getting 5 memory books in one!

This activity fits lower elementary students best (1st to 3rd grade), as it is a wonderful way to celebrate the special moms in their lives and make them feel appreciated by providing them with a special memory book.

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This adorable Back to School Printable Fill Out Worksheets for kids by “The Fun Sheep” is a great School Keepsake Memory to Capture the precious memories and growth of your students or kids

Back to school activity to create lasting memories with these first & last day of school questionnaires! And compare experiences and accomplishments throughout the year

What comes in the product:

- 2 "First Day of School" Questionnaires (colored and black & white)

- 2 " Last Day of School" Questionnaires (colored and black & white)

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Introducing our delightful Descriptive Gingerbread House Writing! - a creative and educational resource designed to inspire young minds! This engaging set comes with three specially crafted writing papers, each catering to different writing levels: primary dotted, dotted, and lined, ensuring that students of various ages can enjoy and benefit from this activity.

Key Features:

1. Color and Write: Begin the adventure by allowing students to express their artistic flair as they color a charming gingerbread house. The beautifully outlined illustrations provide a canvas for creativity, encouraging kids to envision and design their very own sweet and festive home.
2. Descriptive Writing: Once the coloring masterpiece is complete, it's time to put pen to paper! The set includes prompts that guide students through crafting a descriptive paragraph about their gingerbread house. This activity not only hones their writing skills but also encourages the development of vivid imagery and attention to detail.
3. Differentiated Writing Papers:

• Primary Dotted: Ideal for young learners who are just beginning to form letters. The primary dotted paper provides helpful guidance for letter formation and spacing.
• Dotted: A transitional paper for those advancing in their writing skills, offering a balance of support and freedom.
• Lined: Geared towards more confident writers, this paper provides ample space for detailed descriptions and creativity to flow.

Brainstorming Graphic Organizer: Descriptive paragraph graphic organizer included.

Benefits:

• Creativity: Fosters imaginative thinking and artistic expression through coloring and designing.
• Writing Skills: Develops descriptive writing abilities, vocabulary, and sentence construction.
• Differentiation: Accommodates various skill levels with three different types of writing papers.
• Visual Support: Provides the option of visual prompts to aid those who benefit from additional guidance.
• Engagement: Turns a writing task into a fun and festive activity, making learning enjoyable.

Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with our Writing Prompts for Gingerbread Houses, where creativity and learning come together in a sweet and educational experience!

Writing an informational essay is an important writing project that gives students time to conduct research on a specific topic that is of interest to them. Once they are finished with their masterpiece, they can share it with their friends and family members. This packet includes information to share with your students about what informational writing is, why we complete informational writing tasks, what steps to follow when writing the introduction, subtopics, and conclusion, and how to make our writing flow so that it makes sense to the reader, and tips to look for when rereading and editing. This packet also includes an example showing the process that is used to complete a informative writing assignment. Using this guide, students will write and complete a simple or complex 5 paragraph essay. An example of a completed graphic organizer, an example of an informational paragraph, graphic organizer template, and two rough draft /final draft templates are included with this packet as well.

This Animal Graphic Organizer is a versatile tool suitable for any animal and pairs seamlessly with an Animal Research Project! Students can complete this organizer using illustrations, sentences, or a mix of both, making it an excellent leveled activity for all learners.

You can also utilize this organizer to structure an animal research paper. These posters look fantastic displayed on bulletin boards or in writing portfolios!

New Addition: Three writing paper options for students who want to write a report alongside their research. One version includes a small picture space, another features a large picture area, and the last has just lines for writing. Choose the format that works best for you!

Remember to set your printer to landscape for optimal results. Students enjoy engaging with this Animal Activity, and I hope you will too!

Moms truly ROCK! This rocking craft is perfect for Mother's and Father's day and includes seven different options: Mom, Mum, Aunt, Grandma, Dad, Uncle, and Grandpa. Includes two different writing templates! Perfect gift for Mother's Day!

Celebrate the end of the school year with this fun and engaging Sign & Shine Yearbook! This engaging activity book is designed to help your students capture their favorite memories, dreams and friendships in a keepsake they will cherish forever. This yearbook is perfect for classroom activities during the last week of school, providing your students with a meaningful and enjoyable way to celebrate their year. It’s a great keepsake that they will love looking back on in the years to come.

This product includes:

• Cover Page Options: Choose from a variety of cover pages to personalize each student's yearbook.
• Messages from Friends: Dedicated pages for friends to write special messages and well wishes.
• Goals and Dreams: A section for your students to write down their goals and dreams for the next school year.
• Bucket List: A fun space for your students to list the things they want to do or achieve.
• Summer Plans: Pages to share their exciting summer plans.
• Advice for Next Year: Collect and write advice for the upcoming school year.
• Favorite Memories: Reflect on and jot down the best memories from this school year.
• Favorite Jokes: Share favorite jokes or funny moments to remember.
• Best Books or Activities: List the best books read or activities enjoyed throughout the year.
• Teacher Notes: Pages for teachers to write encouraging notes or signatures.
• Autographs and Doodles: Fun space for classmates to sign and doodle.

How to Use:

1. Choose a Cover Page: Start by selecting your favorite cover page.
2. Fill In the Pages: Follow the prompts to fill in messages, memories and plans.
3. Gather Signatures: Ask friends, teachers, and classmates to sign and doodle in your book.
4. Reflect and Enjoy: Use the yearbook as a fun way to reflect on the school year and look forward to the next.

How to put together:

• Print all 8 pages and then stick the following pages back to back:

  • Cover and page 1&14
  • 3&12 and 13&2
  • 5&10 and 11&4
  • 9&6 and 7&8

• Or print back to back for an easier option. (Use back to back templates provided in product)

US and UK english versions available.

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Animal Research Report for 2nd - 4th Grade – Informational Writing Unit for Classroom or Technology Lab

Students will love learning about animals and their habitats while learning valuable research skills. This all-in-one resource has everything you need for classroom or computer lab assignments, designed to make learning about animals fun, interactive, and educational.

What’s Included:

• Research Sheets: Easy-to-follow research sheets that help students gather key information about animals in a structured format.

• Pre-made Google Slides for Student Presentations: Ready-to-use, visually appealing Google Slides templates for students to present their findings with ease.

• Teacher Instructions: Clear and simple instructions to guide you through the entire unit, ensuring a smooth and stress-free teaching experience.

• Assignment Sheet: A detailed assignment sheet for keeping track of student assignments and grades.

• Grading Rubrics: User-friendly grading rubrics to assess students' presentations and research in a fair and consistent manner.

This Animal Research Unit is perfect for in-class projects or computer lab assignments, helping students develop critical research and presentation skills.

Why You'll Love This Unit:

• Perfect for 2nd - 4th Graders: Age-appropriate materials that support independent research and creativity.

• Easy Setup: Ready-made resources save you time and effort, making lesson planning stress-free.

• Digital & Printable: Ideal for both classroom settings and computer labs, adaptable for different learning environments.

Bat Opinion Writing and Craft Bulletin Board is art, writing and math, all in one great project!

After learning about bats with the included nonfiction text, have your students write an opinion piece about whether they think bats are creepy or cool. Afterwards, will have fun making their cute little bats!

This product makes a very impressive showcase of learning when you add in the graph, showing how many students think bats are creepy and how many think bats are cool!

Bat Opinion Writing and Craft Bulletin Board is a perfect way to decorate your bulletin board for October!

I would love to see your finished projects! If you post them on Instagram, please tag me! @smalltownteacherlife or use #smalltownteacherlife

Thank you!

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Looking for NO PREP Christmas Cards or Holiday Cards to print off for your students to color and write in?

These printable Christmas/Holiday Cards are the perfect service project to do with your class this holiday season. Students will color their holiday card and write a message inside. Students can gift this to their families or to a local community center in need of some holiday cheer!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 24 Unique Holiday Greetings Cards: Print 2 to a page to save on paper!
  • 13 "Merry Christmas" Cards
  • 5 "Happy Holidays" Cards
  • 6 Holiday Pun Greeting Cards
• 3 Optional Writing Pages: To differentiate for younger grades.
• Teacher Instructions
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Wrap up the holiday season with this heartfelt, engaging activity.

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Bring the heartwarming story of "Pierre the Penguin" to life in your classroom with our engaging writing craft resource! This cut-and-paste activity allows students to immerse themselves in the tale of a special African penguin who triumphs over adversity. Your students will delight in cutting, coloring, and pasting their own penguin onto a writing template, creating a personal connection to Pierre's inspiring journey. To spark creativity and guide their writing, the resource includes three different visual sentence starter prompts, which can be easily printed and displayed on a document camera. Additionally, a blank sentence starter prompt is provided for teachers to customize as needed. This versatile resource not only enhances fine motor skills and artistic expression but also encourages thoughtful writing and reflection.

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