December FUN-Filled Learning with NO PREP!

*I Can Draw Rectangles

*Shape Maze: Rectangles

*Color and Trace the Shapes

*Color by Shape

*Handwriting A-Z Practice (uppercase)

*Handwriting A-Z Practice (lowercase)

*Trace and Write Letter M

*Trace and Write Letter N

*Trace and Write Letter O

*Trace and Write Letter P

*Letter Sort (cut and paste) M

*Letter Sort (cut and paste) N

*Letter Sort (cut and paste) O

*Letter Sort (cut and paste) P

*Letter Maze M

*Letter Maze N

*Letter Maze O

*Letter Maze P

*Trace the Letter M (upper and lowercase)

*Trace the Letter N (upper and lowercase)

*Trace the Letter O (upper and lowercase)

*Trace the Letter P (upper and lowercase)

*Sight Word Search for: you

*Sight Word Search for: can

*Sight Word Search for: look

*Sight Word Search for: at

*Bingo Dot the Letter M

*Bingo Dot the Letter N

*Bingo Dot the Letter O

*Bingo Dot the Letter P

*Beginning Sounds of M and N (cut and paste)

*Beginning Sounds of O and P (cut and paste)

*Sight Word Practice:you

*Sight Word Practice: can

*Sight Word Practice: look

*Sight Word Practice: at

*Sight Word Sort (cut and paste) for you and can

*Sight Word Sort (cut and paste) for look and at

*Simple Sentences (trace and read) Look at the…

*Simple Sentences (trace and read) Can you see the…

*Sight Words: Colorful Lights

*Roll and Color

*Color by Dots

*Read and Draw I

*Read and Draw II

*Numbers 1-10

*Numbers 1-10 (cut and paste)

*Counting 1-5

*Count and Color

*Count and Match

*Read and Color Ten Frames (set 1)

*Read and Color Ten Frames (set 2)

*Trace and Color (gift)

*Trace and Color (tree)

*Trace and Color (lights)

*Color by Number Reindeer (set 1)

*Color by Number Reindeer (set 2)

*Cut on the Lines (ornaments)

*Cut on the Lines (gingerbread)

*Glue Dot Practice

*The Color Blue

*Color by Sight Word Christmas Picture (sight words the, a, is and you)
*Color by Sight Word Reindeer (sight words it, I, can, and like)
*Color by Sight Word Reindeer II (sight words me, see, go and my)
*Color by Word Family Reindeer and Candy Cane (Word Families: -at, -ug, -et and -ip)
*Color by Word Family boy and dog picture (Word Families -an, -og, -ut, -en, id, and -it)
*Color by Word Family Penguin (Word Families -ib, -un, -ot, -ag, and -ad)
*Short a Christmas Lights! (Color the Christmas lights by word family and paste onto the Christmas tree)
*Short e Christmas Lights! (Color the Christmas lights by word family and paste onto the Christmas tree)
*Short i Christmas Lights! (Color the Christmas lights by word family and paste onto the Christmas tree)
*Short o Christmas Lights! (Color the Christmas lights by word family and paste onto the Christmas tree)
*Short u Christmas Lights! (Color the Christmas lights by word family and paste onto the Christmas tree)
*Santa’s Real and Nonsense Word Sort (cut and paste)
*Letters to Santa (short a) Cut and paste the correct CVC postage to match the cvc picture
*Letters to Santa (short e) Cut and paste the correct CVC postage to match the cvc picture
*Letters to Santa (short i) Cut and paste the correct CVC postage to match the cvc picture
*Letters to Santa (short o) Cut and paste the correct CVC postage to match the cvc picture
*Letters to Santa (short u) Cut and paste the correct CVC postage to match the cvc picture
*Sound it out and READ (short a words) Look at the picture, box up the CVC word, put it in a simple sentence and read.
*Sound it out and READ (short e words) Look at the picture, box up the CVC word, put it in a simple sentence and read.
*Sound it out and READ (short i words) Look at the picture, box up the CVC word, put it in a simple sentence and read.
*Sound it out and READ (short o words) Look at the picture, box up the CVC word, put it in a simple sentence and read.
*Sound it out and READ (short u words) Look at the picture, box up the CVC word, put it in a simple sentence and read.
*Spin a Sight Word Wreath Part I (sight words: and, run, was, said, big, away, blue, and jump)
*Spin a Sight Word Wreath Part II (sight words: find, three, little, can, look, two, down, and make)
*Santa’s Syllable Sort- Cut and paste the pictures to the correct number of syllables.
*Spin a Number Word (match numbers to number words)
*How Much Postage? (count the items in the box and make a number sentence, paste the correct postage onto the letter)
*Christmas Counting from 6-12
*Number Order from 1-20
*Decorating the Christmas Tree (simple word problems)
*Christmas Patterns- Color the items to match the patterns in each row.
*Roll, Add and Color the Reindeer (Roll 2 dice, add them up and color the reindeer)
*Roll, Add and Color the Penguins (Roll 2 dice, add them up and color the penguin)
*Roll, Add and Color the Penguin and Gingerbread (Roll 2 dice, add them up and color the picture)
*Roll, Add and Solve simple Addition problems up to 10 (includes built in manipulatives)
*Stocking Stuffers (Write the numbers that come before, in between or after)
*Reindeer Ten Frames- Color the ten frame (up to 10) to show the problem. Write the equation.
*Penguin Ten Frames- Color the ten frame (up to 10) to show the problem. Write the equation.
*What Time is it? Look at the time on each clock, color the box that shows the correct time.
*Comparing Numbers- Look at the two numbers (1-20) and color the ornament with the larger number.
*Ten Frame Addition- Color the ten frame to match the equation, write the sum.
*Color by Sight Word I and Build a Sight Word Sentence- Use the color code to color the picture. Unscramble the words at the bottom to make a sight words sentence and write it on the lines.
*Color by Sight Word II and Build a Sight Word Sentence- Use the color code to color the picture. Unscramble the words at the bottom to make a sight words sentence and write it on the lines.
*Cookie Addition- Count the cookies on the cookie sheet, write and solve the simple equation up to 10.
*December Calendar- Fill in the numbers on the calendar for the month of December. Answer the questions at the bottom.
*Count and Graph Snowmen- Count the snowmen that are the same and graph them on the chart below.
*Find and Tally Sight Words I- Find and circe the sight words in the picture. Tally them on the sight word chart. (Sight Words: that, she, find, here, and come)
*Find and Tally Sight Words II- Find and circe the sight words in the picture. Tally them on the sight word chart. (Sight Words: down, away, three, my and make)
*Tally up Your Marshmallows! Count the tally marks (up to 20) on the cocoa cups. Cut and paste the marshmallow that matches.
*Base Ten Match Up- Count the base ten rods and units (up to 20), cut and paste the chocolate chip that matches.
*December Measurement with Units- Measure the height or width of each item by coloring the correct number of unit cubes.
*Roll and Count on – Roll 1 die or 2 dice, write that number on the marshmallow, count on by writing the next 4 numbers on the cocoa cups.
*Letter to Santa – Write a letter to Santa.
*Writing Prompt- The best gift…
*Writing Prompt- If I were a reindeer…
*On Christmas I like to…

*Roll, Add and Color the Christmas Kids (Roll 3 dice, add them up and color the Christmas kids)

*Roll, Add and Color the Penguin (Roll 2 dice, add them up and color the penguin)

*Color by Digraph (sh, th, wh anc ch digraphs)

*Color by Blends (bl, cr, sl, and st blends)

*Santa’s Vowels (color the long and short vowels according to the color code-write 3 sentences)

*Ten Little Reindeer (working with ordinal numbers)

*Christmas Word Search

*Christmas List (gifts to buy/make and wish list- great writing practice)

*Reindeer Nouns (Color by the code: person, place and thing)

*Missing Addends (Find the missing addend for each number sentence)

*Missing Numbers (Find the missing number in a subtraction sentence)

*Patterns Everywhere! (answering question using a number chart from 1-120)

*Elapsed Time (Answer questions with time)

*What Time is it? (draw hands on the clock to show time by the half hour)

*Time to Spin- (Use a spinner to spin a time and then color the correct clock)

*Light up the Number Bonds- Complete each number bond.

*Number Words (Roll 3 dice and color the reindeer with the matching number word)

*ABC Order for Santa’s Reindeer (Put Santa’s reindeer in ABC Order)

*Penguin Foldable (Cut and paste the foldable, write a noun, verb, 3 adjectives and a sentence)

*Reindeer Foldable (Cut and paste the foldable, write a noun, verb, 3 adjectives and a sentence)

*Santa Foldable (Cut and paste the foldable, write a noun, verb, 3 adjectives and a sentence)

*Long and Short Vowel Christmas Lights (color the lights according to the color code, cut and paste on the tree)

*Let’s Count by 5’s

*How to Wrap a Christmas Present (First, Next, Then and Finally writing prompt)

*Fix it Up Statements I – Find 3 mistakes, fix the sentence and rewrite.

*Fix it Up Statements II – Find 3 mistakes, fix the sentence and rewrite.

*Find and Tally Sight Words I- Look at the picture, find the sight words and show the correct number of tally marks. (sight words: could, know, every, again and were)

*Find and Tally Sight Words II- Look at the picture, find the sight words and show the correct number of tally marks. (sight words: just, from, then, after and when)

*CVCE Sign Language Decoders – Use the sign language symbols to decode and read the CVCE word.

*Sight Word Sign Language Decoders I – Use the sign language symbols to decode and read the sight word.

*Sight Word Sign Language Decoders II – Use the sign language symbols to decode and read the sight word.

*Stocking Full of Verbs and Adjectives (use the color code to color the verbs and adjectives)

*Letters for Christmas (cut out the letter tiles that spell Christmas to make new words-record your words)

*Letters for Snowflake (cut out the letter tiles that spell Snowflake to make new words-record your words)

*Letters to Santa (cut and paste the correct digraph postage to the correct pictures)

*CVCE Words (cut and paste the missing letters that match the picture.

*Calendar Time for December- Fill in the calendar and answer the questions.

*Word Problems- Solve the addition and subtraction word problems by showing your work and writing an equation.

*Addition to 20- Cut and paste the equation that matches the sum on milk glass.

*Subtraction to 20- Cut and paste the equation that matches the sum on milk glass.

*Toy Story Shopping- Use the picture to answer the questions about how much the toys would cost (up to 20 cents)

*Toy Shopping – Color the coins needed to buy each toy.

*Ten Frame Subtraction- Roll 2 dice, add them up and subtract the sum from the set of ten frames. Write an equation to match the ten frames.

*Fact Families- Complete each fact family.

*Complete Sentences- Read the sentence and decide if it is a complete sentence or not by coloring the light.

*Comprehension Check I -Read the short story and answer the questions.

*Comprehension Check II- Read the short story and answer the questions.

*Writing Prompt- The best gift…

*Writing Prompt-If I were a reindeer…

*Writing Prompt – On Christmas I like to…

*Dear Santa (Write a letter to Santa)

*Make your own Christmas Cards (students can choose which cards to make-perfect for a writing center!)

-Christmas Cow (Mooey Christmas)

-Nativity (the reason for the season)

-Nativity (peace on earth, good will toward men)

-Reindeer (may the joy of the season be yours)

-Reindeer (blank)

-Mouse (merry Christmas)

-Snowmen (warm wishes for the holidays)

-3 Snowmen (blank)

*Find the Grammar- Look at the picture and find the hidden words (nouns, adjectives, verbs and pronouns) and write them in the correct category.
*Find the Long Vowels – Look at the picture and find the hidden long vowel words and write them in the correct category.
*Commas in a Series- Read the story of the Christmas Cookies. Place comma where needed. Answer the questions on the bottom.
*Roll and Find the Guide Words- Roll a die, read a word in the column, look it up in the dictionary and write the page number and guide words.
*Create Your Own Comic Strip! Use the callouts to create a comic strip!
*Let’s Play Boggle- Use the two different Boggle boards to find and write as many words as you can!
*Make New Words- Cut out and use the letter tiles for the word “Decorations” and make as many words as you can.
*Contractions Sign Language Decoders- Use the sign language symbols to decode the contraction word. Write the words needed to make the contraction.
*Authors Purpose – Cut and paste the phrases into the correct columns (Persuade, Inform, Entertain).
*Find Adverbs- Read the sentences and circle the adverb in each sentence.
*Find and Write Compound Words – Circle and write 15 compound words in the word puzzle.
*Find and Write Homophones – Circle and write 15 homophones from the word puzzle.
*Find and Write Synonyms- Circle and write 15 synonyms from the word puzzle.
*Find and Write Antonyms- Circle and write 15 antonyms from the word puzzle.
*December Acrostic Poem
*Supporting Details I – Read the topic and use the picture to help write supporting details. (Winter picture)
*Supporting Details II – Read the topic and use the picture to help write supporting details. (Baking cookies)
*Supporting Details III – Read the topic and use the picture to help write supporting details. (Taking care of a puppy)
*How to Build a Snowman- Write directions on how to build a snowman. Draw pictures to match each step.
*Writing Prompt- If I were a reindeer…
*Writing Prompt- The best gift…
*2 – Digit Addition and Subtraction- Match the gift to the reindeer.
*Money- Coin Riddles – Read the riddles and write the coins needed for the given amounts.
*Measurement: Inches and Centimeters – Measure the heights of each snowman in inches and centimeters. Answer the questions.
*Addition and Subtraction- Read the problems and solve the equations. Set 1- addition up to 20. Set 2 – Subtraction within 20. Set 3 mental math in the hundreds.
*Dictionary Skills – Use the dictionary to look up the given words. Write the page number, the guide words, the part of speech, the definition and use it in a sentence.
*Money Math Problems – Read the math problem and answer the questions.
*Subtraction (Let’s Borrow) – Solve the subtraction problems and color the snowman that matches your answer.
*Double Digit Addition with Regrouping- Solve the problems and color the path to light up the tree.
*It’s all About the Main Idea! Read each group of sentences. Cross out the 2 sentences that do not stick to the main idea.
*Multiplication with Repeated Addition- Solve each set of problems with repeated addition, grouping and multiplication.
*Addition with Regrouping – Solve the addition problems and answer the riddles.
*Mental Math – Addition – Solve the addition problems as quickly as you can. Record the time in each column.
*What’s the Value of the Coin? Read the clues about the coins used in each riddle. Write the value of each coin.
*Coins: Making Change- Look at the price tag on each gift. Show two different ways you can pay for the gift using different coins.
*Input and Output up to 100- Use the rule to fill in the missing numbers
*Input and Output up to 1,000- Use the rule to fill in the missing numbers.
*Time by the 5 Minutes – Write the digital time under each clock. Color a christmas light that matches your time.
*Elapsed Time – Read the word problems. Draw hands on the clock to show the beginning time and the ending time.
*Subtraction with Regrouping- Subtract and solve the problems. Use the color code to color the even and odd differences.
*Read a Chart – Baking Cookies – Use the chart (tally marks) to answer the questions.
*Understanding a Bar Graph- Use the Bar Graph to answer the questions.
*Bar Graphs – Use the bar graph to answer the questions.
*Fractions- Color some of the ornaments on the tree. Write a fraction to show the amount you colored.

*Making New Words (Decorations)
*Antonyms Crossword Puzzle
*Synonyms Crossword Puzzle
*Complete or Fragment Sentences
*Grammar: Color by the Code
*Adjective or Adverb
*Compound Subjects and Objects with “I” and “me”
Capitalization and Punctuation
*ABC Order to the 2nd and 3rd Letter
*Four Types of Sentences
*Grammar: Punctuation and Dialogue
*Prefix and Suffix Crossword Puzzle
*Antonyms
*Homonyms
*Writing a Friendly Letter
*Writing Better Sentences
*2-Digit Multiplication: Solve to Win
*Division: Solve to Win
*Multiplication Wheel (1-6)
*Multiplication Wheel (7-12)
*Multiplication (Input and Output Tables)
*Division (Input and Output Tables)
*Multiplication (Missing Factors)
*Multiplication and Division (True or False)
*Roll and Multiply
*Missing Operators
*Multi-Step Word Problems
*Division Word Problems
*Patterns: What is the Rule?
*Fact Families (Multiplication and Division)
*Geometry: Identifying Geometric Figures
*Money: Do you have Enough?
*Money: Let’s Practice Writing a Check
*Classify Data: Use a Table
*Weather: Read a Thermometer
*Fractions: Identify Unit Fractions on a Number Line
*Reflection, Rotation or Translation
*Math Mazes (add, subtract and multiply)
*Data and Graphs: Coordinate Graphs
*Science: Physical or Chemical Change
*Label the 7 Continents and 5 Oceans

Here are some pictures for the 3rd Grade packet “in action”…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Comprehension Questions allow students to work on:
-Making Inferences
-On the surface questions
-Under the surface questions
-Rhyming
-Text Evidence
-Vocabulary
-Making Connections
-Monitor Understanding
and MORE!

These 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Checks offer students the opportunity to read a variety of high-interest and engaging passages at different levels. There are a total of 15 Reading Comprehension Checks for the month.

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Each Comprehension Check includes:

★ four questions that are aligned to ELA 2nd Grade Standards

★ a color-code for finding and showing text evidence

★ vibrant real-life photos to help build comprehension with nonfiction text

★ an answer key

Each month there will be a leveled conversion chart that corresponds to the passages.

The approximate conversion chart for each passage includes the following:

•Lexile Level

•DRA Level

•AR Level

•Fountas & Pinnell Guiding Reading Level

Journal Prompts for Beginning Writers NO PREP (December)

Writing Prompts included for DECEMBER:
*December Journal Cover
*When I wrap a gift
*We decorate
*I like to bake
*For Christmas
*Santa
*My family
*It would be funny if
*I wrote a letter
*I want to give a gift
*I like December because
*Today the weather
*My gingerbread house
*If I had a pet reindeer
*If I were an elf
*At a restaurant
*My favorite subject
*A detective
*If I could ride
*My favorite dinosaur
*A scientist
*Our community
**Extended writing page

 Here is one of the December Journal Prompts in action.
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 And here’s a fun little craft to create for Christmas:

I hope this month is FILLED with fun learning and wonderful memories!

Happy Teaching!

Annie