Grade 2 PYP Unit 2 Workbook: Past to Present! | Then & Now (Where We Are in Place & Time)

Transform your Grade 2 classroom with this ready-to-print, comprehensive IB PYP Unit 2 Workbook: Where We Are in Place & Time! Specially tailored to connect past histories to modern life, this resource guides young learners through dynamic, inquiry-led lessons on transport, toys, communication, and home life.

Key Workbook Highlights

• The Past-to-Present Link: Hands-on activities exploring timelines, vintage vs. modern technology, toy evolution, and historical travel.
• Wake Up & Shake Up! Keep energy high and minds active! Every single lesson includes quick, structured movement breaks to boost focus, brain function, and engagement before starting tasks.
• Pro Teacher Tips: Includes time-saving classroom notes, setup ideas, inquiry prompts, and differentiation strategies embedded throughout the workbook to help you lead lessons effortlessly.
• Unique Whole-Child Approach: Nurture the complete learner. Our pages weave emotional check-ins, daily reflection journals, and character-building prompts directly into history lessons to promote well-being alongside academic growth.
• Daily Review Logs: Integrated reflection sections to assess understanding and build strong historical thinking habits week after week[cite: 1].

Topics Covered

• Playtime Through the Ages: Natural materials, board games, and digital evolution.
• Wheels, Wings & Tracks: Animal power, steam engines, and future transit.
• Messages Across Time: From postal routes and telegrams to smart devices.
• School & Home Then vs. Now: Daily routines, classroom tools, and household items.

Save planning time and deliver an enriching, whole-child learning experience that sparks curiosity about history and human connection!