2nd grade types of communities videos

Grades 1–2 (ages 6–8) · 15 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

This 2nd grade social studies playlist covers urban, suburban and rural communities, from Learn Bright's "Types of Communities" and Homeschool Pop's lessons to Miacademy's visits to New York City, a suburb, a small town and a farming town in Iowa. Play all on repeat for a lesson, or end with the Have Fun Teaching "Community Song" on Repeat one.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Types of Communities | Learn about communities for kids and help them learn how to identify themTypes of Communities | Learn about communities for kids and help them learn how to identify themLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities | It's Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USAUrban, Suburban, and Rural Communities | It's Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Urban, Suburban and Rural Areas for KidsUrban, Suburban and Rural Areas for KidsHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Urban, Suburban and Rural Lesson VideoUrban, Suburban and Rural Lesson VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Communities for Kids - Types of Communities | Social Studies for Kids | Kids AcademyCommunities for Kids - Types of Communities | Social Studies for Kids | Kids AcademyKids AcademyPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Your Community | Types of Community - Social Studies for Kids | Kids AcademyYour Community | Types of Community - Social Studies for Kids | Kids AcademyKids AcademyPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Let's Take a Journey: New York City, U.S.A. - Life in a Big CityLet's Take a Journey: New York City, U.S.A. - Life in a Big CityMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Let's Take a Journey: Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A. - Suburban Life for KidsLet's Take a Journey: Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A. - Suburban Life for KidsMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Let's Take a Journey: Murray, Kentucky, U.S.A. - Small Town LifeLet's Take a Journey: Murray, Kentucky, U.S.A. - Small Town LifeMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Let's Take a Journey: Boone, Iowa, U.S.A. - Explore Rural American LifeLet's Take a Journey: Boone, Iowa, U.S.A. - Explore Rural American LifeMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Community Helpers | It’s Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USACommunity Helpers | It’s Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Careers from A to Z | Learn about all different types of jobs!Careers from A to Z | Learn about all different types of jobs!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Together We Can | Learn About the Helpers in Your Community | PBS KIDSTogether We Can | Learn About the Helpers in Your Community | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Together We Can | Learn How to Participate in Your Community | PBS KIDSTogether We Can | Learn How to Participate in Your Community | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Community SongCommunity SongHave Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop

What do children learn about communities in 2nd grade?

In 2nd grade (ages 7–8) children compare urban communities (cities), suburban communities (neighborhoods near a city) and rural communities (farms and small towns). They look at homes, transport and jobs in each, and at how people and community helpers work together.

How can RepeatWatch help with a social studies lesson?

Set an A–B loop on the part that compares city, suburb and countryside so your child can replay it while sorting pictures. Slow it to 0.75x for new words, save each community on keys 1–9, and stop after a few loops.

Frequently asked questions

What should my child be able to do after this unit?

Most children can describe urban, suburban and rural communities, say which kind they live in, and give examples of jobs and ways of getting around in each. Grade levels vary by country and school.

How can we connect this to where we live?

After watching, take a short walk or drive and list what you see: homes, shops, farms, buses or fields. Then decide together whether your area is urban, suburban or rural, using the Twinkl or Homeschool Pop lesson as a guide.