Activities & Lessons

Grade 2 Math Activities: Animals

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Using stories to teach your child math is a fun way for your child to learn math vocabulary. We'll provide two days of math lessons designed to engage your child in an exploration of the animal world.

Activity 1: All About Animals

These All About Animals activities allow your child to learn about addition and subtraction as well as how to write addition sentences.

Materials Needed:

Download the Guide

Download the Student Activity

View the student activity sheets on your device and have your child write his or her work on another piece of paper. Use the guide to assist your child with the lesson.

Extend the Lesson: Connect to Science

Use the last page of your guide to connect your child’s learning to science.


Activity 2: Whales

These Whales activities allow your child to learn about number sense and place value.

Materials Needed:

Download the Guide

Download the Student Activity

View the student activity sheets on your device and have your child write his or her work on another piece of paper. Use the guide to assist your child with the lesson.

Extend the Lesson: Connect to Social Studies

Use the last page of your guide to connect your child’s learning to geography and social studies.

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