Less than $5 2nd Grade English Language Arts Independent Work Packet (by date, oldest first)

These Chinese New Year worksheets are great for learning vocabulary, sentence building, and story re-telling. PLUS a free bonus!

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 8-page PDF file
• Instructions
• Answer Keys
• 4 unique worksheets to keep students engaged.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Easily print the the worksheets from your computer.

2. Give the students some background on the Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year). Review the different animals and where the holiday is celebrated.

3. Distribute the worksheets one by one and explain the instructions to the students.

4. Use the free bonus as a coloring activity!

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Elementary School Teachers: You'll love this as a resource for your students to practice learning different vocabulary and sentence building!
• Homeschooling Parents: This is the perfect resource for strengthening sentence building for your kiddo.

FEATURES

• Each page is 8.5" x 11", but you can adjust this in your printer settings.
• Instructions
• Answer Keys

These color pages of Sight Word Read and Trace Sentences allow children to practice handwriting and using these sight words in the context of a sentence.

These pages include 7 sentences each that include the fry word in the context of sentence with a picture!

Children will trace and read the sight word sentences.

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You may purchase the complete set of this pack in the link below:

Sight Word RREAD & TRACE Simple sentences with Picture for Kindergarten

What included in this pack:

- 57 color pages ( 1 sight word per page,7 different trace sentences in each page)

- Easel by TeachShare as digital tool

This resource focus on 57 high frequency sight words:

They are:

I, like, my, see, can, the, a, go, to, we, you, is, look, me, big, with, for, he, she, read, at, all, little, and, have, here, are, play, said, put, come, they, this, help, in, girl, walk, up, down, away, jump, do, or, of, where, it, his, her, on, went, boy, has, no, but, how, am, into

Extension Ideas:

• Highlight the sight word in each sentence.

Other resources:

- Kindergarten High Frequency Sight Word Practice Sentences & Guided Writing Word

- Kindergarten High Frequency Sight Word Practice - Color by Sight words

- Sight word practice by READ, WRITE, CLAP, COLOR, TRACE, SPELL, FIND, TELL

- Honeybee Theme Alphabet Activities - Honeybee Letter Matching - ABC Recognition

FREE RESOURCES:

- [FREE] High frequency sight word practice for kindergarten

- [FREE] Alphabet Activities - Honeybee Letter Matching - ABC Recognition

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Let’s get your students wild about reading! This package of ten reading passages with comprehension questions is all about safari, jungle, and rainforest animals. Did you know elephants use sounds and their trunks to communicate with other elephants? Or that spider monkeys live in groups of thirty called a troop? Grab the pack to learn more!

Please see the preview for a list of included topic titles

This resource includes 10 worksheets. Each worksheet includes:

   ✏ One non-fiction reading passage about a jungle, rainforest, or safari animal

   ✏ Several reading comprehension questions about the reading passage

   ✏ A card-sized answer key

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute for independent work

Read about these cool safari, rainforest, and jungle animals in this packet:

   ✏ Crocodile

   ✏ Macaw

   ✏ Sloth

   ✏ Python

   ✏ Elephant

   ✏ Spider Monkey

   ✏ Orangutan

   ✏ Tapir

   ✏ Tiger

   ✏ Water Buffalo

Save 20% and get the BUNDLE with aquatic, jungle & rainforest, bugs & insects, and desert animals here!

• CCSS.RI.3.1
• VA SOL.R.3.6.d

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Looking for a fun Christmas handwriting activity? These sentence-building worksheets include writing paper with picture boxes and will help your child or student build sentences and write sentences independently. Further, students can use the finger-spacing tool (in three different skin tones) to assist them in perfect word spacing. Students can also color Christmas-themed pictures that illustrate the sentence they are practicing writing.

NOTE: You can use the finger-spacing buddy as is, laminate it, and/or attach it to a popsicle stick for further support of little hands. It’s recommended to print the finger-spacing buddy on thicker paper, such as cardstock.

This resource includes:

   ✏ 10 Christmas-themed sentence-building worksheets

   ✏ 3 diverse pointer-finger hands

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute with scissors and glue

Please download the preview to view a sample of the included pages.

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Sentence Building Writing Worksheets | Finger Spacing Tool | Full-Year BUNDLE

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If you’re searching for end-of-year activities or summer activities, these engaging worksheets are perfect for your second and third-grade summer busy books. This resource provides a material noun definition and provides lots of examples of material nouns with colorful activities. 

This resource includes:

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute (or add to a summer busy book!)

   ✏ Material noun definition and examples

   ✏ Matching the material noun words to the pictures

   ✏ Sorting material nouns into four categories

   ✏ Material noun or not? (with words)

   ✏ Material noun or not? (with pictures)

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   ✏ Common and Proper Nouns

   ✏ Collective Nouns

   ✏ Singular and Plural "s" Nouns

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Looking for some fun seasonally-themed handwriting activities for the winter? This bundle includes 40 holiday-themed worksheets for winter and three other winter holidays. These sentence practice worksheets will help your child or student build sentences and write sentences independently while connecting the image with the sentence's meaning.

Students can use the finger-spacing tool (in three different skin tones) to assist them in perfect word spacing. Students can also color the seasonally-themed pictures that illustrate the sentence they are practicing writing.

✏️ This bundle will save you 20% on all enclosed products!

✏️ NOTE: You can use the finger-spacing buddy as is, laminate it, and/or attach it to a popsicle stick for further support of little hands. It’s recommended to print the finger-spacing buddy on thicker paper, such as cardstock.

✏️ This resource includes:

   ✏ 40 seasonally-themed sentence-building worksheets

   ✏ 3 diverse skin-toned pointer-finger hands

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute with scissors and glue

✏️ Seasons and Holidays included:

   ✏ Winter

   ✏ Chinese New Year

   ✏ Christmas

   ✏ Valentine's Day

✏️ Please download the preview to view a sample of the included pages.

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Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day Activities: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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What is included:

• Columbus Day Reading Passage, Questions, KWL Worksheet and Writing Activity.
• Indigenous People's Day Reading Passage, Questions, KWL Worksheets and Writing Activity.
• Fact or Opinion
• Wordsearch
• Crossword
• Word Scramble
• Wordsmith
• 2 Coloring Pages
• Answer key

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Get ready to have fun with our Summer Break/ End Of Year Words Activity Book!

In this pack, you'll find a variety of activities to choose from, including word search, crossword puzzles (with and without words bank), coloring pages, maze, word scramble, I spy, and more!

Whether your students are beginners or more advanced, there's something for everyone in this packet. You can pick and choose the activities that best suit your students' needs and levels of understanding.

The best part? There's no prep required! Just print and go. Each activity is ready to use right away, making it easy for teachers and students alike.

And don't worry about checking answers— we've got you covered with an answer key. Students can check their work independently, giving them the confidence to learn and grow on their own.

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Get ready to have fun with our Springtime/End Of Year Words Activity Book!

In this pack, you'll find a variety of activities to choose from, including word search, crossword puzzles (with and without words bank), coloring pages, Hello Spring maze, word scramble, I spy, and more!

Whether your students are beginners or more advanced, there's something for everyone in this packet. You can pick and choose the activities that best suit your students' needs and levels of understanding.

The best part? There's no prep required! Just print and go. Each activity is ready to use right away, making it easy for teachers and students alike.

And don't worry about checking answers— we've got you covered with an answer key. Students can check their work independently, giving them the confidence to learn and grow on their own.

I hope my products bring value to you and that your kids find joy in them as well! Your feedback means the world to me, so if you could take a moment to leave a comment and a review, it would truly make my day. Knowing that I'm able to spread happiness means everything to me. :)❤️

Get ready to have fun while learning about Cinco De Mayo with our Cinco De Mayo Words Activity Book!

In this pack, you'll find a variety of activities to choose from, including word search, crossword puzzles (with and without word banks), coloring pages, Cinco De Mayo maze, word scramble, I spy, and more!

Whether your students are beginners or more advanced, there's something for everyone in this packet. You can pick and choose the activities that best suit your students' needs and levels of understanding.

The best part? There's no prep required! Just print and go. Each activity is ready to use right away, making it easy for teachers and students alike to dive into the fun of Cinco De Mayo.

And don't worry about checking answers— we've got you covered with an answer key. Students can check their work independently, giving them the confidence to learn and grow on their own.

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Get ready to have fun while celebrating 5th of May with our Cinco De Mayo Words Activity Book!

In this pack, you'll find a variety of activities to choose from, including word search, crossword puzzles (with and without word banks), coloring pages, a Cinco De Mayo maze, word scramble, Find And Search, and more!

Whether your students are beginners or more advanced, there's something for everyone in this packet. You can pick and choose the activities that best suit your students' needs and levels of understanding.

There's no prep required! Just print and go. Each activity is ready to use right away, making it easy for teachers and students alike to have fun.

And don't worry about checking answers— we've got you covered with an answer key. Students can check their work independently, giving them the confidence to learn and grow on their own.

Let's celebrate Cinco De Mayo together with engaging and educational activities that make learning fun!

Get ready to have fun while learning about Earth Day with our Earth Day Words Activity Book!

In this pack, you'll find a variety of activities to choose from, including word search, crossword puzzles (with and without word banks), coloring pages, an Earth Day maze, word scramble, I spy, and more!

Whether your students are beginners or more advanced, there's something for everyone in this packet. You can pick and choose the activities that best suit your students' needs and levels of understanding.

The best part? There's no prep required! Just print and go. Each activity is ready to use right away, making it easy for teachers and students alike to dive into the fun of Earth Day learning.

And don't worry about checking answers— we've got you covered with an answer key. Students can check their work independently, giving them the confidence to learn and grow on their own.
Let's celebrate Earth Day together with engaging and educational activities that make learning fun!

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Reading Comprehension Activity: Groundhog Day Adventure

Welcome to an exciting reading comprehension activity designed for 1st and 2nd-grade students! This engaging passage revolves around the whimsical celebration of Groundhog Day, a tradition where a groundhog predicts the weather. Follow along as your young learners embark on a delightful adventure filled with furry friends and weather predictions.

After reading the passage, students will answer questions to test their understanding of key details and events in the story.

The exercises include:

• Multiple questions
• Fill in the blank
• Read and write the answer
• Answer key

Groundhog Day serves as an engaging theme to capture the attention of young readers while ensuring they actively engage with the text.

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Looking for a fun way to get your young learners moving around the room during math stations? This Kindergarten November Write the Room Math Center Station is the perfect way to engage your students with vibrant, seasonal real-world pictures of numbers 1-20. Students will use their thinking skills to count objects and practice addition with fall themed real world pictures.

Print, laminate and place the pictures around the room for students to use during math stations. Students can practice building number sense and counting while reinforcing literacy skills of letter recognition and handwriting.

Student reflection is included for students to let the teacher know if they need additional assistance. Perfect for your ELL students and young learners!

Kindergarten Write the Room math is also available for:

October Kindergarten Math Write the Room

September Kindergarten Math Write the Room

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Looking for a fun way to get your young learners moving around the room during math stations? This Kindergarten October Write the Room Math Station is the perfect way to engage your students with vibrant, seasonal real-world pictures of numbers 1-10+.

Print, laminate and place the pictures around the room for students to use during math stations. Students can practice building number sense and counting while reinforcing literacy skills of letter recognition and handwriting.

Student reflection is included for students to let the teacher know if they need additional assistance. Perfect for your ELL students and young learners!

Kindergarten Write the Room math is also available for:

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September Kindergarten Math Write the Room

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Looking for a fun way to get your young learners moving around the room during math stations? This Kindergarten September Write the Room Math Station is the perfect way to engage your students with vibrant, real-world pictures of numbers 1-10+.

Print, laminate and place the pictures around the room for students to use during math stations. Students can practice building number sense and counting while reinforcing literacy skills of letter recognition and handwriting.

Student reflection is included for students to let the teacher know if they need additional assistance. Perfect for your ELL students and young learners!

Kindergarten Write the Room math is also available for:

November Kindergarten Math Write the Room

October Kindergarten Math Write the Room

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Fall Tear Art Bundle

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Master Beginning Sounds with Engaging Picture Sorting! (PreK-K)

Boost Letter Recognition & Phonics Skills:

This downloadable activity pack offers a fun and effective way for your PreK and Kindergarten students to master beginning sounds through a picture sorting activity!

What's Included:

• Engaging Picture Sorting Activity: Challenge young learners to sort pictures based on their beginning sounds (e.g., A or Not A).
• Differentiation Options: Adapt the activity to different learning styles by providing varying numbers of pictures to sort.
• Clear Instructions: Easy-to-follow instructions make implementation simple.
• Perfect for:
  • Independent Practice
  • Literacy Centers
  • Morning Work
  • Alphabet Review
  • Beginning Sounds Practice

Help your students build a strong foundation in phonics with this interactive picture sorting activity!

NOTE: This product is also included in the Letter of the Week Alphabet Worksheets A-Z | PreK and Kindergarten | Bundle, which contains every letter from A to Z. If you've already purchased the bundle, you don't need to buy this product separately.

Engaging Fiction for Beginning Readers - Level F Passages and Activities Bring excitement to your small group reading instruction with this set of 3 fun and engaging level E fiction stories! These short passages feature familiar topics and settings that students will easily relate to and enjoy.

Titles Include:

The Lost Hat Mike’s

Messy Room

Emma’s Nature Walk

Each passage comes with 2 comprehension focused follow-up activities designed to assess and build essential reading skills:

Short Answer Questions

Sight Word Recognition

Parts of Speech

Sentence Structure

Sequencing

Identifying Story Elements

These reader-friendly tales, paired with targeted skills practice, provide the perfect amount of reading fluency development and mastery checks for early readers. With vivid imagery and enthusiastic narrative, these passages will capture students' attention and imagination. The included activity pages allow teachers to evaluate comprehension and reading growth in an engaging small group or independent setting.

Get exactly what you need to energize your literacy instruction with this reading skills bundle! Just print and copy to have quality-level readers and skill-focused tasks ready to go. A great resource for assessing and supporting students reading at Fountas and Pinnell level F.

Elfie unexpectedly has a day off and enjoys his time playing in the snow. This Christmas-themed reading passage is great for 2nd and 3rd grade reading levels. Included with this cute and engaging story is a vocabulary page, five text-dependent multiple-choice questions, and a writing prompt. Great for small groups, centers, independent, or a holiday-themed rotation. No prep. Print and go!

Engage your early readers with this Level G Reading Comprehension Packet, featuring three original stories crafted to build fluency, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Each story presents relatable characters and engaging situations to encourage young readers to make inferences, understand sequence, and connect with the text. Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, this packet includes reading comprehension activities and questions tailored to assess and reinforce Level G reading mastery.

Included in this Packet:

1. Story 1: "The Big Rain Puddle" Sam and Jan play in a big rain puddle, splashing and laughing until they’re covered in mud! Activities: Story elements and inference questions.

2. Story 2: "The Lost Kitten" Mia and Ben discover a lost kitten and decide to help it find its way home. Activities: multiple-choice comprehension questions and a sequencing activity.

3. Story 3: "The Picnic Surprise" Lily and Max enjoy a picnic, only to be surprised by a furry friend! Activities: Making inferences and making predictions.

Each story is between 125–150 words and is written with Level G vocabulary and structure, targeting early readers who are building confidence with slightly longer texts. Each set of questions and activities reinforces key comprehension skills, including main idea recognition, sequencing, character feelings, and making predictions. Answer keys are provided for easy assessment.

Ideal for guided reading sessions, independent practice, or homework assignments, this packet is designed to make reading comprehension both engaging and achievable for young readers. Give your students the tools to grow as confident readers with these fun, thoughtful stories and activities!