Second Grade Students

Daily Schedule

We know, as parents and educators, the importance of moving and interacting with others. This is why Brooks County ISD is recommending a daily schedule for all students. In this daily schedule, we ask caregivers to provide off-screen academic time as well as on-screen academic time. We also recommend movement activities and outdoor play.

Keeping our young learners engaged with the family members around them and physically active will keep everyone’s health and wellness balanced.

At Home Learning Packets

2nd Grade - Learning at Home Packet

Digital Resources

GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/
GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.

National Geographic Kids

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic for Kids offers videos, pictures, magazines and ebooks!

Brain POP Jr.


Supplemental Materials

The following is a list of materials that you may have around the house that will assist you in completing the above activities with your child. The materials are not required and many of the activities can be completed without additional materials.

  • Envelopes/Old Mail

  • Writing Tools (markers, crayons, pencils, etc.)

  • Paper (different sizes, colors, or textures)

  • Magazines/Printed Materials

  • Books

  • Tape measure, ruler, or yard stick

  • Dice or playing cards

  • 40 to 50 small counting objects like dried beans or paperclips

Recipes

Play Dough

Materials:

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1/3 cup salt

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix the dry ingredients first, then slowly pour in the wet ingredients.

  • Knead until smooth and store in a covered container.

  • If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the wet ingredients before adding to the dry

Finger Paint

Materials:

  • 4 tablespoons of sugar

  • 1/2 cup of cornstarch

  • 2 cups of cold water

  • Containers

  • Food coloring

Steps:

  • Stir 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 cup cornstarch together.

  • Add 2 cups of cold water and heat over medium heat until the mixture is thick (the mixture will further thicken as it cools).

  • Divide into four or more containers, and add food coloring as desired.

Homemade Bubbles

Materials:

  • Large cup

  • 1/2 cup dish soap

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 cup of dish soap into a cup.

  • Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the cup.

  • Measure 2 teaspoons of sugar and add it to the mixture.

  • Gently stir your mixture and then go outside and blow bubbles!

Fluffy Play Dough

Materials:

  • ½ cup conditioner

  • 1 cup corn flour/corn starch

  • Food colouring (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour your conditioner into a bowl (that not all conditioners are of the same consistency so you may need to add a little more or a little less corn flour to get the right consistency for you)

  • Pour in the corn flour

  • Give the mixture a good stir

  • Optional: Add a few drops of food colouring

  • Mix well using your hands. This part smells delicious!

  • Have FUN moulding, squishing, shaping and playing with your new Playdough!

Slime

Materials:

  • 1/2 cup Elmer’s glue

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/2 cup liquid starch

  • optional: glitter and food coloring

Steps:

  • Start by adding 1/2 cup glue to a bowl.

  • Stir in 1/4 cup of water.

  • Then mix in any glitter or food coloring. Make sure to only use a few drops of food coloring.

  • Slowly stir in the 1/2 cup of liquid starch.

  • Knead the slime on a mat. It will be sticky at first, but don’t give up! Use a little more extra liquid starch. The more you play with it, the less sticky it gets. Just don’t use TOO much liquid starch or contact solution, or the slime will start to get stringy.

  • After playing, store for a few days in a Ziploc bag or airtight container.