Changing Our Community

Show students how streets are fixed, sidewalks get added, and new schools are built! This Grade 2 nonfiction reader explores the processes that lead to change in communities.

Changing Our Community

• Describes the various ways individuals can make an impact on their communities
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Connects essential subjects such as leadership and voting to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will inspire students to make their communities better

From contacting local leaders to speaking up at town meetings, there are many ways students can create change in their communities. Changing Our Community is an exciting and informative reader that explains the steps individuals can take to make improvements in their cities, neighborhoods, and towns. This teacher-approved book includes a relevant fiction story, vibrant images, an index, and other tools that will empower second grade students as they look to better their communities.