Amanda Cypher

This unit is a basic introduction to Equality and Inequality, focusing on Virginia 2nd grade Math Standard of Learning (SOL) 2.22, which states, "The student will demonstrate an understanding of equality by recognizing that the symbol = in an equation indicates equivalent quantities and the symbol (inequal) indicates that quantities are not equivalent." The unit starts out with anchor charts that have clip art and without clip art. Then, there are 4 different interactive notebook pages that yo

This unit is a basic introduction to Equality and Inequality, focusing on Virginia 2nd grade Math Standard of Learning (SOL) 2.22, which states, "The student will demonstrate an understanding of equality by recognizing that the symbol = in an equation indicates equivalent quantities and the symbol (inequal) indicates that quantities are not equivalent." The unit starts out with anchor charts that have clip art and without clip art. Then, there are 4 different interactive notebook pages that you

Do you study Famous Americans in your curriculum? Would you like your students to have a FRESH and ENGAGING Biography project to complete? You've come to the right place! In this project, students select a Famous American they would like to learn more about and create a FIVE POCKET version of that person. This project turns out so nice, and the students really enjoy getting to learn about someone that they choose. Be sure to look at the "PREVIEW" to see examples of the completed projects.

Kids love to talk about food! What better way to introduce Sequencing than using food and recipes as a starting point. In this Unit, teachers can model how to make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, then students can sequencing the steps for how to make cookies and S'Mores. Each activity is presented in different formats for differentiated instruction. You could use these activities as a whole group or small group lesson. Borders and graphics by Scrappin' Doodles. For more ideas, visit htt

Do you have a difficult time with your students having sloppy and messy handwriting? This packet will help your students practice their CURSIVE handwriting in a fun way. Many of our students (and teachers!) get tired and bored of practicing handwriting, and that is reflected in their work. Use this packet as a motivator. Students will do their best work to “pass” each letter. The Cover page tracks how each student progresses through their letters. If they “pass” a letter, you can check it

Do you have a difficult time with your students having sloppy and messy handwriting? This packet will help your students practice their PRINT and CURSIVE handwriting in a fun way. Many of our students (and teachers!) get tired and bored of practicing handwriting, and that is reflected in their work. Use this packet as a motivator. Students will do their best work to “pass” each letter. The Cover page tracks how each student progresses through their letters. If they “pass” a letter, you can chec

This unit consists of several activities to practice Dictionary Skills. You can make it into a Journal or use the pages as separate activities. In this unit, you will find: -A vocabulary page to introduce Dictionary terms, like guide words, entry words, definition, pronunciation, and parts of speech -A labeling page to label an example page out of a dictionary (Download this in the preview!) -Practice identifying parts of a dictionary page -ABC Order to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd letter -Using

Do you have a difficult time with your students having sloppy and messy handwriting? This packet will help your students practice their D'NEALIAN handwriting in a fun way. Many of our students (and teachers!) get tired and bored of practicing handwriting, and that is reflected in their work. Use this packet as a motivator. Students will do their best work to “pass” each letter. The Cover page tracks how each student progresses through their letters. If they “pass” a letter, you can check

Summarization can be one of the toughest things for our students to grasp. Use this unit to help you introduce the concept of Summarization using "Summarizing Strips." I have created Summarizing Strips for 4 popular Henry and Mudge books, including "Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night," one of the stories in the 2nd Grade Scott Foresman Reading Street Basal. For more information on how to implement this activity in your classroom, go to my blog Sweeties in Second (http://sweetiesinsecond.blo

I originally created this packet to supplement my Dictionary Skills Journal, but you could use this on it's own, too. -My Dictionary Skills Journal Cover page with monster clip art -Important Dictionary Words Vocabulary page for definitions -“Match Them Up!”: Match the dictionary features to an example page, with answer key -Example dictionary page with questions about dictionary features, with answer key -Guide Words and Entry Words guided practice page: How do we find which entry words go wit

*I am in the process of updating this resource this Summer with new fonts. This is a combo unit of my Dictionary Skills Journal and my Dictionary Skills Journal Supplement. You will have everything you need to introduce and practice BASIC Dictionary Skills. In this unit... -My Dictionary Skills Journal Cover page with and without monster clip art -Important Dictionary Words Vocabulary page for definitions and possible answers -“Match Them Up!”: Match the dictionary features to an example page

Included in this Unit are several activities to help you teach Summarization: -Graphic Organizer to use with ANY story with two types of writing lines -Hobbies Writing Activity (Download this in the preview!) -Favorite Show or Movie Writing Activity -TV Craftivity -Take-Home Project for Oral Summaries, complete with a rubric for scoring I hope you enjoy using this Unit. If you like this, please be sure to check out my other Summarization Unit #1!

This is a Freebie from my Student Absence Folder Packet. This is a note that you could send home at the beginning of the year for parents to use as needed or you could send it home with make-up work with the students. *Font from Lettersnstuff Feel free to visit my blog, Sweeties in Second! :) http://sweetiesinsecond.blogspot.com Thanks! Amanda

In this combo, I have combined two of my most popular units—Summarization Unit #1 and Summarization Unit #2. Each unit has descriptions throughout for how to implement the activities into your classroom. I have used these activities for a few years in my room with great success. Have fun, and let me know how it goes! Amanda Summarization Unit #1 Summarization can be one of the toughest things for our students to grasp. Use this unit to help you introduce the concept of Summarization using "S

Thank you for being a "seasoned" Dad! Students will measure out common spices to create a hamburger seasoning for a Father's Day Gift. In this packet, you will get a shopping list for spices and supplies, a recipe, a handwriting page for students to copy the recipe, gift tags for Dad/Grandpa/Step Dad/Uncle/blank line to attach to the seasoning, and labels for your assembly line for the spices.

Do you have a hard time keeping make-up work organized after students are absent? You will be so glad you have this file to help you stay organized when your students are absent. In this file you will find: -an excuse note for parents to fill out when their student is absent -folder cover and labels for you to create a folder to put all make-up work inside when a student is absent--These are in color AND black and white. I have also included a version that is not so "cutesy" that may appeal t

We say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the Star Spangled Banner everyday as part of our Morning Announcements. It is important that our student understand the meaning and history of these traditions, so I have created this pack to help you show them! :) In this pack, you will find: -2 behavior graphic organizers to help your students understand HOW to behave during the morning announcements -The Pledge of Allegiance in color, B&W, and no color -History of the Pledge book in color and B&W -

Do you feel like all of your math materials are in a million different places? Is it overwhelming to think of planning your next math unit? Use this Math Topic Planning Guide to keep yourself organized and prepared for your math instruction! I created this with the Pearson EnVision series in mind, but I also tried to keep it as generic as I could in order for it to be used with other math series. In this pack, you will receive BLANK planning pages for: -A Cover page to list topic, dates, s

This is a bundled version of "My Handwriting Packet" and "My Cursive Handwriting Packet." Do you have a difficult time with your students having sloppy and messy handwriting? This packet will help your students practice their handwriting in a fun way. Many of our students (and teachers!) get tired and bored of practicing handwriting, and that is reflected in their work. Use this packet as a motivator. Students will do their best work to “pass” each letter. The Cover page tracks how each s

This is an activity from my Summarization Unit #2, where students can write a summary of their Favorite Movie or TV Show. Then, they can create a TV to glue their writing onto. This could also be used for other activities. In this unit, you will find: -A Graphic Organizer for planning to write a summary of your favorite movie or TV show -Writing Pages for writing the summaries, two different types of lines -Patterns for creativing TVs, two different types of lines, some are labeled "My Favori