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2nd grade science resources for special education under $5
Social Skills Printables for Students with Autism & Similar Special Needs
Over 3,000 positive reviews!!! See the preview for examples. Thanks in advance for the feedback on these social skills activities.Social Skills Printables for Students with Autism & Similar Special Needs. (Teen edition also available!) Great as a send home packet for distance learning! These social skills printables will work well for any students whose special needs include developmental delays or it may work for younger students in primary grades learning to develop social skills. The prin
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Social Skills Bundle (Behavior Skills, Play Skills, Social Skills)
Water Cycle Experiments Activities Craft Project Worksheets Vocabulary Cards
Save time planning for your water cycle unit with these hands-on experiments, craft project, vocabulary cards, and activities.You receive:• step by step instructions for 3 water cycle experiments• coordinating pages for each experiment that test students' understanding• links to digital Seesaw recording pages for easy tech integration• 2 sets of vocabulary cards (hand-drawn pictures & real photographs) for the following water cycle words - evaporation, collection, precipitation, condensation
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K - 3rd
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Ocean Animals | Crafts, Books, Pictures, Songs & More | Ocean Animals Theme
This ocean animals nonfiction mega unit, is a perfect addition to your ocean study. This ocean unit includes activities for 7 popular ocean animals. The animals included are sharks, whales, dolphins, crabs, sea turtles, jellyfish, and octopuses. You get 7 crafts (one for each animal), 7 emergent readers (one for each animal), bubble maps, can/have/are charts, flip books, fact writing, animal labeling, games, graphs, and so much more. You also get several real photographs with facts about the oce
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K - 2nd
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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Double Digit Addition & Subtraction with Regrouping 2 (Includes Google Slides!)
Created for elementary age students, this is 4 pages of 2-digit addition and subtraction problems set up in a grid with boxes for "regrouping"/"carrying"/"borrowing." The grid format helps students keep their columns lined up, and the boxes will aid them in remembering to "carry" or "borrow" tens. SOME problems do not require regrouping in order to keep students on their toes about the process of decided whether to regroup! I've also included a blank template for both addition and subtraction s
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1st - 3rd
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STEM Bins® Seasonal Task Cards - STEM Activities
The following task cards are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® , found at the following link:★STEM BINSNOW INCLUDES A SPANISH AND FRENCH VERSION!!!This is a HUGE pack of 162 additional task cards for STEM Bins®! Students can use a STEM Bin® with a building material of their choice to construct as many seasonal structures as possible.Includes the following themes:Pages 3-8: Task Card Box Covers (recommended for 4x6 photo cases)Pages 9-10: Back to School StructuresPages 11-12: Fall/Halloween/Tha
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PreK - 5th
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Editable Student Individual Behavior Chart Special Education
Track individual student behavior and goals with this editable chart. Great for special education and parent communication! Customize the individual behavior chart with your names, daily schedule, and individual goals. The behavior charts are half-sized, so there are two charts per page. This reduces the amount of copying and printing you'll have to do, as well as making these charts perfect for fitting on mini clipboards for students. In the schedule section, I have included multiple options de
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Editable Student Individual Behavior Charts - Bundle
Human Body Systems Flip Book
My Human Body Systems Flip Book is the perfect place for students to record information they learn about the human body. There are three flip book options to best meet your students' needs. Option 1: Each page contains a labeled diagram of a body system, along with short text about the system with blanks for students to fill in. Option 2: Each page contains an unlabeled diagram for students to complete, as well short text about the system with blanks for students to fill in. Option 3: Each pag
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Human Body Systems Book Bundle
END OF YEAR ACTIVITY Animal Research Project Report Last Week School Worksheets
Our Animal Research Project is the perfect End of Year Activity to engage students the last week of school. It can be used with ANY animal (like an All About Ocean Anima). It's a GREAT VALUE because you can reuse it for all types of animals throughout the school year. The self-guided design of the projects makes it a great project for students to work on independently as you wrap up the school year.The graphic organizers, scaffolded guided notes and scoring rubric make it easy for you to teach
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
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Zoo Animals Coloring Pages Math Morning Work Color by Code Color by Number
Do your students struggle with number sense, subitizing, or identifying numbers? This differentiated Color by Number ZOO Printable Coloring Pages and Worksheet Activities resource will help your students enjoy practicing their number sense skills with a smile! The pictures appeal to the imagination and are an excellent way for students to practice number sense, subitizing, counting, number word identification, and create a wonderful end picture they can be proud of.This resource is also a great
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Color by Code Color by Number Coloring Pages Morning Work Bundle
Editable Jeopardy Template Google Slides & PowerPoint Test Prep Game Keep Scores
This template is different from the others because you can keep team scores! All you have to do is add questions to whatever topic you cover in class. It is also different from most others because the value amount will disappear after it has been clicked, preventing a question from being asked again. This is compatible with any version of PowerPoint and can be used for any topic in class.Update: This now includes a Jeopardy Template for Google Slides. A score feature is not available for th
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PreK - 12th
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Autism Visual Behavior Management - I Feel I Need SEL Visual Aid File Folder
This visual choice board is a simple social emotional learning resource for your special education or inclusion classroom. Providing a student with this file folder visual support may allow him to express his needs without having to find the words. While this visual was designed for students with autism, it can be beneficial for any struggling students. Even verbal students can have trouble retrieving the words or articulating what they need. Offering this simple visual can aid a student in
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K - 3rd
Paraprofessional Binder for the Special Education Classroom | Para Binder
This binder is the perfect tool to support your staff and assist you in formally sharing duties, expectations, and more - all in one binder. Your team can work together to create the perfect binder!This paraprofessional binder is EDITABLE and includes everything you need to educate your paraprofessionals, substitutes, therapists, and support staff on the needs of your students, and rules and expectations of your classroom. Making schedules and managing your team is a HUGE part of a special educa
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: The Teacher Toolkit for Special Education | Print + Digital (EDITABLE)
Virtual Field Trip Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Google Slides Digital Resource Seesaw
☀️ Ready for a mouth-watering ice cream adventure? This Virtual Field Trip to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory digital resource activity takes students on a thrilling tour of the world's most beloved ice cream factory. Videos, engaging texts, and interactive activities keep your students engaged and learning. Students discover the secrets behind Ben & Jerry's deliciously creamy ice cream, from the production process to the company's unique social mission. Students even create their own uniq
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2nd - 5th
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2024 Solar Eclipse Sequencing Craft and Solar Eclipse Posters
2024 Solar Eclipse* Meet your science standards with this solar eclipse sequencing craft and solar eclipse posters. This set will help you teach your students and children about solar eclipses. This solar eclipse resource contains 5 printable solar eclipse posters that illustrate First Contact, Second Contact, Totality, Third Contact, and Fourth Contact. There is also a safety poster for the eclipse viewing that tells students not to look directly into the sun. These are the same posters in my e
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2nd - 5th
Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape?Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair)- Ruler- Masking tape- Stuffed animal (small to medium sized)- ScissorsThis packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materia
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Summer Bucket List Craft End of the School Year Activities Last Day Craftivity
You will download a fun summer bucket list craftivity for your end of the year activities, last day of school, or fun summer school activities. This summer bucket list craft activity also works well for an end of the school year bulletin board. Your 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, ESL, speech and language therapy, or special education students may use the writing prompts or the blank templates for drawing and coloring. ☛ Please click on the PREVIEW above.With seven variations of the ONE templat
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1st - 4th
Plant Life Cycle
Plant Life Cycle This fun little interactive craftivity allows your students to reinforce their knowledge of the life cycle of a plant. Three different options are included: Version 1 has the students tracing a sentence and coloring the pictures. Version 2 has blank lines for students to write their own sentence and color the pictures. Version 3 has lines for writing their own sentence and space for them to draw their own picture. I’ve included some pictures and tips as well. This would look c
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Flip Book BUNDLE
Skittles Rainbow STEM Activity : Differentiated Scientific Method Experiments
Looking for an ENGAGING activity to get your students hooked on science?!? Students follow the steps of the scientific method in this low prep skittles experiment. Watch the rainbow magically forms in front of their eyes as students make observations, record data, and write conclusions. Then they can "taste the rainbow" and eat their skittles once they have finished the activity! This will become a student favorite in your class. Such a fun and satisfying experiment and perfect for back to
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K - 5th
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Butterfly Life Cycle
Butterfly Life Cycle This fun little interactive craftivity allows your students to reinforce their knowledge of the life cycle of a butterfly. Three differentiated options are included: Version 1 has the students tracing a sentence and coloring the pictures. Version 2 has blank lines for students to write their own sentence and color the pictures. Version 3 has lines for writing their own sentence and space for them to draw their own picture. I’ve included some pictures and tips as well. This
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Flip Book BUNDLE
STEM I Can Build®️ Cards, Books, and Anchor Charts
I Can Build books and anchor charts are a fun way to get students thinking of all the things they can build and engineer! It is an easy and manageable way to add STEM to your classroom with real photographs!Blocks and manipulatives give students the opportunity to be creative, problem-solve, develop math concepts, develop eye-hand coordination, develop fine motor (if the blocks are small), and develop inquiry skills (STEM & STEAM). Add a literacy component and have students draw and write ab
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: STEM I Can Build®️ Cards, Books, and Anchor Charts BUNDLE
Visual Cue Cards {English and Spanish version} | Visual Directions
Use these small visual cues to nonverbally redirect student behavior. These are perfect for keeping volume down in your classroom while still supporting all learners. Use them as a quick reminder of the directions.These visual cue cards are a non-verbal communication tool to help all students, but especially those who struggle with processing language to understand what is being asked of them. They are perfect for reminding students of the directions that you have to redirect several times.Her
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Behavior Management Supports- BUNDLE : Back to School
STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1
These STEM Activity cards are compatible with Plastic Snowflakes or Brainflakes.CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BRAINFLAKESReady to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Plastic Snowflakes STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bins Speed Builds are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. They are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finisher
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PreK - 6th
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Fluency Strategies Visual Support for Stuttering Speech Therapy Posters Handout
Help your speech therapy students learn and use strategies to improve speech fluency (stuttering) using this simple and effective visual! This visual provides simple written descriptions and clear pictures and icons for 6 fluency enhancing strategies and 4 stuttering modification strategies.These visuals can be used to help students learn, identify, and practice the strategies for more fluent speech. In pairing this visual with a variety of other therapy activities, they will become more indepen
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PreK - 9th
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
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Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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