Grade 2 · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 9
Changes in My Life
How I have changed and how I feel
What your child practises
Practises talking about changes in a child’s own life, such as starting school or a move, and the feelings that go with them.
Prince Edward Island Curriculum curriculum outcome: 2.1.1 · describing changes in our lives and our reactions to them
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
You start Grade 2 and have a new teacher. How might you feel?
- sleepy always
- only angry
- like a bird
- excited or nervous
excited or nervous
Hint: People can feel more than one way.
Question 2
A classmate is sad because they moved. What kind thing can you say?
- “Would you like to play with me?”
- “You are silly.”
- “Go away.”
- “That’s no big deal.”
“Would you like to play with me?”
Hint: Kind words help new friends feel welcome.
Question 3
Sam is worried about a big change. Which kind thing could a friend say?
- “That’s silly.”
- “Stop worrying.”
- “I don’t care.”
- “I’m here if you want to talk.”
“I’m here if you want to talk.”
Hint: Kind friends listen.
Question 4
Maya looks forward to learning to swim. What will change?
- She will move away
- She will learn a new skill
- She will have a new name
- She will lose a skill
She will learn a new skill
Hint: She will be able to do more.
Question 5
You feel sad about a change. Which is a good thing to do?
- pretend you feel fine always
- hide under the bed
- tell a grown-up how you feel
- keep it a secret from everyone
tell a grown-up how you feel
Hint: Sharing feelings helps.
Question 6
When you were a baby, you drank milk. Now you can…
- not walk
- eat many foods
- only sleep
- only drink milk
eat many foods
Hint: You can do more as you grow.