9 Books in this collection
Building Classroom Community for Second Grade
The Building Classroom Community Unit for Second Grade consists of eight read alouds. Each lesson is intended for multiple days so that from the beginning students are exposed to close reading and the value of multiple readings. We believe the first eight read alouds, or roughly the first two months of school, are critical to setting the tone of your classroom community, read aloud procedures, and expectations for engagement.
Download the FREE Building Classroom Community Unit for Second Grade:
- FULL Unit
- Lesson 1 with The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
- Lesson 2 with Grandfather Counts
- Lesson 3 with First Day in Grapes
- Lesson 4 with Strong to the Hoop
- Lesson 5 with Willie Wins
- Lesson 6 with Lend a Hand
- Lesson 7 with Under the Lemon Moon
- Lesson 8 with I Know the River Loves Me
Use the Classroom Library Questionnaire to help you determine how culturally responsive your classroom library is.
Themes & Categories
- Childhood Experiences and Memories
- Classroom Activities
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Dreams & Aspirations
- Education
- Empathy / Compassion
- Friendship
- Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence
- Kindness / Caring
- Optimism / Enthusiasm
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Respect / Citizenship
- Responsibility
- Self Control / Self Regulation
- Sharing & Giving
- English
Books in This Collection
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Every Month Is a New Year
Celebrations Around the WorldBy Marilyn Singer, Susan L. RothView DetailsHappy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
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Grandfather Counts
By Andrea Cheng, Ange ZhangGrandfather Counts
By Andrea Cheng, Ange ZhangView DetailsIn this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.
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I Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama
By Maya GonzalezI Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama
By Maya GonzalezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Listen... Can you hear the river calling you? Rushing and bubbling, splashing or still, the river has so much to teach us.
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Strong to the Hoop
By John Coy, Leslie Jean-BartThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageStrong to the Hoop
By John Coy, Leslie Jean-BartView DetailsA boy finally gets to play basketball on the main court with the older boys, and has to prove he can hold his own.
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Under the Lemon Moon
By Edith Hope Fine, René King MorenoThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageUnder the Lemon Moon
By Edith Hope Fine, René King MorenoView DetailsOne night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden.