5 Spring Activities for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Spring in the classroom can be just as overwhelming as it is exciting! When the weather begins to warm up, the more fun, spring activities you have the better. I’ll share 5 spring activities for 2nd grade you can easily fit into your plans this April!
These spring activities are all perfect to fit into your daily plans, use for review or to assign in a pinch if you have a substitute! You’ll find activities for holidays like Earth Day and Easter, as well as several spring themed math and reading comprehension resources your students will love!
1. ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION COLOR BY NUMBER FOR SPRING
One of my favorite ways to celebrate whatever the current season is in the classroom is with math color by numbers. Students love them and they are the perfect way to give them meaningful practice of addition and subtraction facts.
Here are a few addition and subtraction color by numbers you can use with your students this spring! You can see each color by number activity in more detail by clicking the images below.
Spring Color By Number
This spring set it one that will carry you through all of the spring months! Inside you’ll find images of rainbows, birdhouses, butterflies and ladybugs. When students are done, hang their finished work around your classroom for an instant spring classroom transformation!
You can also check out the second spring set in my shop with even more cute spring images by clicking here.
Easter Color By Number
Do you celebrate Easter in your classroom? These Easter themed math sheets are perfect to have on hand for morning work during the week leading up to the Easter holiday. Inside this resource, you’ll find pictures of bunnies, Easter baskets, Easter eggs and chicks.
EARTH Day Color By Number
Earth Day is April 22nd and this set of printables will allow you to celebrate our planet with students. Included in this resource, you’ll find 6 different pages to choose from-each about recycling and loving the Earth.
2. Spring Math and Reading comprehension No Prep
Celebrate spring with your students while still reviewing important reading comprehension and math skills! These engaging activities will give your 2nd and 3rd grade students spiral review while having fun!
Springtime is the perfect time for spiral review of all students have learned so far during the year. You’ll be able to pull from so many engaging activities that cover essential 2nd and 3rd grade standards.
3. Spring Finding Text Evidence
You can never give students too much practice finding text evidence! These high interest passages have students go back into the text to prove their answers. Not only will these passages & questions help develop the habit of looking back into the text, but students will also practice reading fluency and comprehending non-fiction texts as well.
4. Spring Addition and Subtraction Review
It’s always a good time to review addition and subtraction. These spring themed sheets make it a little bit more fun for students to practice 2 digit equations. You’ll have sheets with and without regrouping, so that you can best fit the needs of your classroom. I love having these math sheets on hand. for spring math centers and to pull for morning work!
If you find your students need a bit more of a refresher this time of year when it comes to 2 digit addition, head over to this blog post for multiple strategies on teaching 2 digit addition with and without regrouping.
5. Easter No-Prep Reading, Math, and Writing Activities
This resource is jam-packed with activities to keep your students engaged and learning in the springtime months. These no-prep printables are perfect for a substitute, morning work or early finishers. They cover a variety of skills so your students are getting spiral review as they work on them.
You can grab a sample of activities from this Easter Math and Reading Pack by clicking here!
I hope you’ve found these activities helpful when it comes time to plan for spring in your classroom! Click on the image below to download this free 2 digit Addition Color By Number Sheet for Spring!
