When I taught the 2nd grade, we always spent a lot of time learning about synonyms.  It can often be a difficult concept for many students to understand.  We did a variety of teacher-led and independent learning activities like this Synonym Blocks Matching Game. Supplies for the Synonym Blocks Matching Game: Mega Bloks or LEGO Duplo® Blocks Lables Black Sharpie Marker List of Synonym Words (see below) Directions for the Synonyms Blocks Matching Game: Write each word from … [Read more...]