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2nd Grade Reading Resources

Your child will gain new phonics skills with these reading activities for 2nd grade. Engaging read-aloud books provide 2nd grade comprehension practice at home. Our vowel worksheets cover vowel teams, long vowels & more.

Consider our 2nd grade sight words activities, too.  And why not try a cursive alphabet worksheet?

Don’t miss our Second Grade Readiness Checklist, too!

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2nd Grade Spelling

Second grade R controlled words worksheet - Finish each sentence with an R controlled word using AR or ER.

AR-ER Words Fill in the Blanks

Second grade R controlled words worksheet - Finish each sentence with an R controlled word using AR or ER.

AR-ER Words Fill in the Blanks

Read each of the AR and ER words aloud. Then write the correct word to complete each sentence. Remember, AR and ER are R controlled vowels. This means these words are pronounced differently because of the “bossy” R that comes after the vowel! Do you know any other R controlled words with AR and ER?

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Second grade spelling worksheet - Play tic-tac-toe to practice spelling words with ARE and AIR.

ARE-AIR Words Tic-Tac-Toe 2

Second grade spelling worksheet - Play tic-tac-toe to practice spelling words with ARE and AIR.

ARE-AIR Words Tic-Tac-Toe 2

Most of the time, R controlled vowels AIR and ARE make the same sound – but they are not spelled the same. Play tic-tac-toe by reading the R controlled words. Draw an O on the words with AIR and draw an X on the words with ARE. Which one wins?

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First grade blends worksheets offer a chance to practice reading and spelling words that use a CR or PR beginning blends.

CR-PR Beginning Blend Write It

First grade blends worksheets offer a chance to practice reading and spelling words that use a CR or PR beginning blends.

CR-PR Beginning Blend Write It

Write the letters CR or PR in the blanks and then read the words you made. Can you think of other words starting with CR or PR? Keep working on different blends worksheets – soon you’ll be a blend master for so many consonant blends! Our spelling worksheets are also great for practicing blends.

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First grade ending blends worksheets - Match each ER word to its picture. Ideal for reading and spelling practice.

ER Ending Blend Make a Match

First grade ending blends worksheets - Match each ER word to its picture. Ideal for reading and spelling practice.

ER Ending Blend Make a Match

Read the ER consonant blend words aloud, then draw a line to match each word with its picture. Can you think of other words ending in ER? Blends worksheets are a great way to practice reading and spelling words with beginning blends or ending blends!

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2nd Grade Phonics

2nd grade reading comprehension worksheets - read a cheery tale of a New Year party and answer questions.

A Party for the New Year

2nd grade reading comprehension worksheets - read a cheery tale of a New Year party and answer questions.

A Party for the New Year

The pals threw a party for the New Year! Read the story and then answer questions about the party. Keep learning new words and boosting reading fluency with our 2nd grade reading comprehension worksheets. Our 2nd grade sight words activities can boost your skills even further!

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Second grade vowel team worksheet - Read all the words, circle those spelled with AI, then color the picture.

AI Vowel Team Circle It

Second grade vowel team worksheet - Read all the words, circle those spelled with AI, then color the picture.

AI Vowel Team Circle It

We can’t make rain without the AI vowel team. Circle all the words with AI, and then color the umbrella. Did you know that the AI and AY vowel teams are diphthongs? They use more than one letter to make a single sound. Try more vowel teams worksheets to further boost your reading skills.

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Second grade vowel teams worksheets - Practice vowel teams by circling the correct AI or AY word for each sentence.

AI-AY Vowel Team Circle It

Second grade vowel teams worksheets - Practice vowel teams by circling the correct AI or AY word for each sentence.

AI-AY Vowel Team Circle It

Circle the right AI or AY word to complete each sentence. Did you know that the AI and AY vowel teams are also diphthongs? They use more than one letter to make a single sound. Try saying the word diphthong – it’s fun! These vowel teams worksheets can help you learn to read even more […]

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Second grade vowel teams worksheets - Read and sort the AI and AY words.

AI-AY Vowel Team Sort It

Second grade vowel teams worksheets - Read and sort the AI and AY words.

AI-AY Vowel Team Sort It

Read aloud the AI and AY words in the box. Then write them below, sorting by their spelling. Did you know that AI and AY are also diphthongs? They use more than one letter to make a single sound. Vowel teams worksheets like this are excellent reading activities. Try some diphthong worksheets, too!

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2nd Grade Vocabulary

A 2nd grade vocabulary worksheet on the word ARRIVE - definition, synonyms, antonyms, use in a sentence & drawing activities.

ARRIVE Vocabulary Worksheet

A 2nd grade vocabulary worksheet on the word ARRIVE - definition, synonyms, antonyms, use in a sentence & drawing activities.

ARRIVE Vocabulary Worksheet

Deepen your child’s word knowledge with this vocabulary worksheet focused on the word arrive. Your child will define the word, use it in a sentence, identify related and unrelated words, and draw a picture showing its meaning. For more vocabulary practice, explore our same and different worksheets.

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Second grade syllables worksheet uses colorful images to help readers explore multisyllabic words.

Bath Time Syllables Worksheet

Second grade syllables worksheet uses colorful images to help readers explore multisyllabic words.

Bath Time Syllables Worksheet

Turn phonics practice into a game with this delightful bath-themed syllables worksheet. Play tic-tac-toe by reading each word and deciding whether it has one syllable or two. A cheery way to practice syllable skills. Check out more of our 2nd grade phonics worksheets for more learning fun!

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A 2nd grade vocabulary worksheet looks at BOUNCE - its definition, synonyms, antonyms, and more. Includes drawing activities.

BOUNCE Vocabulary Worksheet

A 2nd grade vocabulary worksheet looks at BOUNCE - its definition, synonyms, antonyms, and more. Includes drawing activities.

BOUNCE Vocabulary Worksheet

BOUNCE is one of those words your child can act out – and that helps the word stick in your child’s memory. This vocabulary worksheet asks for a definition, a sentence, words that mean the same and the opposite, and a drawing to confirm understanding. More free printables are waiting in our vocabulary worksheets.

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Second grade compound words worksheet invites users to connect word parts to build compound words & write sentences.

Build the Compound Words Worksheet

Second grade compound words worksheet invites users to connect word parts to build compound words & write sentences.

Build the Compound Words Worksheet

Build confidence with two syllable words in this engaging compound words worksheet. Kids connect matching word parts to create new words, then write sentences using each one. A playful way to strengthen phonics and vocabulary skills. Explore our vocabulary worksheets and syllable worksheets for more skill building.

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2nd Grade Sight Words

Second grade sight words list identifies the sight words for 2nd graders presented in the Hooked on Phonics program.

☆ Second Grade Sight Words List

Second grade sight words list identifies the sight words for 2nd graders presented in the Hooked on Phonics program.

☆ Second Grade Sight Words List

Our second grade sight words list shows you the exact words that your child will encounter in the Hooked on Phonics program. Your child may be able to sound out (decode) the words in red – give it a try! Mastering sight words builds reading confidence. See our second grade sight words worksheets for more practice.

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Second grade sight words memory game features a printable set of cards with the 40 most common second grade Dolch sight words.

2nd Grade Sight Words Matching Pairs Game

Second grade sight words memory game features a printable set of cards with the 40 most common second grade Dolch sight words.

2nd Grade Sight Words Matching Pairs Game

Here’s a fun way to master the 40 most common Dolch second grade sight words at home! Start practicing with a single sheet of eight words or challenge your child with all 40 words at once! Our free assortment of 2nd grade sight words activities is designed to enhance your child’s ability to read new […]

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Second Grade Sight Words worksheet - A fun, interactive way to practice the sight word ALWAYS.

ALWAYS – Sight Word Practice

Second Grade Sight Words worksheet - A fun, interactive way to practice the sight word ALWAYS.

ALWAYS – Sight Word Practice

Get ready to color, trace, and unscramble the word ALWAYS as you practice second grade sight words. Check out more 2nd grade sight words worksheets to see your vocabulary and fluency skills expand!

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Second Grade Sight Words worksheet - Complete the ant picnic story by choosing the correct sight words, then color the picture!

Ant Picnic – A Sight Word Story

Second Grade Sight Words worksheet - Complete the ant picnic story by choosing the correct sight words, then color the picture!

Ant Picnic – A Sight Word Story

The ants are going to a sight word picnic! Read the story and choose the best 2nd grade sight words to complete each sentence. Practicing high-frequency second grade sight words is a helpful way to improve your reading fluency.

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2nd Grade Comprehension

First grade reading comprehension worksheets present a sweet Halloween story with follow-up comprehension questions.

A Halloween Comprehension Story

First grade reading comprehension worksheets present a sweet Halloween story with follow-up comprehension questions.

A Halloween Comprehension Story

Read this cheerful Halloween story and answer the questions. Use the back of the sheet to draw your own Halloween story. Our first grade reading comprehension worksheets are an excellent way to build fluency and vocabulary. Our first grade sight words resources can boost skills even more. Keep going!

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2nd grade reading comprehension worksheets - read a cheery tale of a New Year party and answer questions.

A Party for the New Year

2nd grade reading comprehension worksheets - read a cheery tale of a New Year party and answer questions.

A Party for the New Year

The pals threw a party for the New Year! Read the story and then answer questions about the party. Keep learning new words and boosting reading fluency with our 2nd grade reading comprehension worksheets. Our 2nd grade sight words activities can boost your skills even further!

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Second grade R controlled words worksheet offers a reading comprehension story with R controlled vowels AR and ER.

AR-ER Words Comprehension Story: On Your Mark

Second grade R controlled words worksheet offers a reading comprehension story with R controlled vowels AR and ER.

AR-ER Words Comprehension Story: On Your Mark

It’s time to read, write, and color this story full of R controlled vowels! Read the story, color the pictures, and answer the 2nd grade reading comprehension questions for this story featuring R controlled words with AR and ER. Boost your reading skills further with our 2nd grade sight words activities!

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First grade reading comprehension worksheets - Read a fun story with words ending in CH or TCH.

CH-TCH Words Comprehension Story: Play Ball

First grade reading comprehension worksheets - Read a fun story with words ending in CH or TCH.

CH-TCH Words Comprehension Story: Play Ball

Read this story full of words ending with the consonant digraphs CH and TCH. Trace the letters, color the pictures, and answer the questions. Our first grade reading comprehension worksheets are great for boosting your child’s literacy skills – and so are our 1st grade spelling worksheets!

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