Free 2nd Grade Reading Resources (by date, latest first)

This KN beginning digraph word card set can be used for dozens of activities! Great for phonics, writing, ELL students and more!

Possible uses include: reading small groups, reading fluency, vocabulary, writing folders, writing centers, word wall words, labeling, flash cards, matching, sorting, pocket chart centers, reading stations, and phonics games.

Featuring 13 kn- words and 19 pages of word charts and individual word cards in both color and black and white! Word cards and word charts also included highlighted letter patterns on colored pages and underlined letter patterns on the black and white pages. Pages without highlighted letter patterns are also available. Each word has a visual next to it, making this resource great for ESL and ELL students!

Kn Beginning Digraph Words Included:

1. Knapsack
2. Knead
3. Knee
4. Kneel
5. Knife
6. Knight
7. Knit
8. Knob
9. Knock
10. Knot
11. Know
12. Knuckle
13. Knothole

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Keep track of your reading adventures with our adorable Animal Reading Lists! Perfect for students and homeschoolers, these free printable lists feature charming animals enjoying their favorite books.

Contents:

Get organized and track your reading progress with our delightful Animal Reading Lists! This freebie includes four unique designs, each featuring lovable animals immersed in the joy of reading. Students can record essential information such as the book title, author, and number of pages, creating a personalized log of their reading journey.

These printable reading lists provide a fun and engaging way for students to stay organized and motivated in their reading endeavors. With adorable animal illustrations and plenty of space to jot down details, these lists make it easy for readers to keep track of the books they've read and explore new literary adventures.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Adorable Designs: Capture students' interest with charming animal illustrations, making tracking reading progress fun and enjoyable.
• Promotes Organization: Encourage students to stay organized by providing a structured format for recording book details.
• Motivates Reading: Inspire a love of reading and encourage students to explore new books by keeping a log of their reading accomplishments.
• Free Resource: Accessible to all students and homeschoolers, providing a valuable tool for tracking reading progress at no cost.
• Easy to Use: Simply print and use! These reading lists are ready to go, making them convenient for both students and educators.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Homeschoolers seeking a simple and effective way to track their reading progress and incorporate literacy activities into their curriculum.
2. Teachers looking for engaging tools to motivate students to read and keep track of their independent reading assignments.
3. Parents interested in fostering a love of reading in their children and providing them with tools to track their reading habits.
4. Librarians aiming to encourage library patrons, especially young readers, to explore new books and keep track of their reading adventures.
5. Reading enthusiasts of all ages who want to keep a record of the books they've read and create reading goals for themselves.

Keep track of reading adventures with these adorable Hedgehog Reading Logs! Perfect for logging book details like title, author, and page count, these logs make reading fun and organized.

Contents:
This set includes multiple hedgehog-themed reading logs to support reading practice and record-keeping:

• Book Details: Space to write down each book’s title, author, and total pages, helping kids reflect on their reading.
• Fun Hedgehog Design: Cute illustrations make reading logs engaging and fun for young readers.
• Flexible Use: Logs are ideal for daily, weekly, or monthly reading tracking, adaptable for any reading schedule.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
These Hedgehog Reading Logs are a fantastic tool for encouraging reading while building organizational skills. Designed with homeschool families in mind, they make tracking multiple books easy and enjoyable, and they’re a wonderful resource for meeting reading goals or requirements. The cute, kid-friendly design makes reading a memorable activity and motivates kids to reach for more books!

Features:

• Organized Layout: Clean, structured areas for title, author, and page number.
• Reading Motivation: Logs support reading habits, goal-setting, and accountability.
• Print-Ready: Each page is 8.5x11 and ready to print and fill out, perfect for at-home or classroom use.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Homeschool Families: Simplifies reading record-keeping for all ages.
2. Elementary Teachers: A great tool for book challenges or reading accountability.
3. Parents and Caregivers: Encourages kids to engage with reading at home.
4. Libraries: Ideal for summer reading programs or after-school clubs.
5. Tutors and Literacy Coaches: Helps track progress for individual students.

Quick activity to go along with the book "Never Ride Your Elephant to School"

Red Word Tic Tac Toe!

A fun way to practice spelling and reading red words!

Copy multiple copies, or place a copy in a plastic sleeve to be used with dry erase markers!

Students draw a spider, describe its habitat, and share 2 facts.

A fun and FREE bookmark keepsake for the upcoming eclipse.

Classroom posters for the Cat and Kite Rule!

Print and go bookmark!

Can be printed on colored paper or students can color the bookmark!

Getting out and exploring the colors and textures of fall is a great introduction to nature for all students! With our fall scavenger hunt have adventures in nature and have fun practicing counting to five and identifying colors.

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Printable anchor chart for Independent Reading

Help you students explore the different features found in fiction and non-fiction texts with these 'Text Feature Templates.'

These templates are a great way to assess your students understanding of the different features, while also finding text evidence/ examples to support their understanding.

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Get your students excited about reading with my reading passages with comprehension and vocabulary questions about topics that actually interest your students!

This Freebie includes passages on:

Animal Crossing (Popular Video Game)

DanTDM (Youtuber)

I use these passages in my 3rd - 5th grade Special Education Classroom. My students are not interested in reading, but love these passages! They need a lot of support with comprehension and vocabulary, so after I read these passages to them, they are excited to answer the questions about topics they love!

I hope you enjoy this product. If you have any questions, please reach out at lailasmods@gmail.com

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This Decodable Sentence Pyramids Worksheet are designed for Kindergarten and First Grade students, offering two differentiated activities to cater to varying skill levels. One activity focuses on building sentences from simple words, helping students connect individual words to form complete sentences. The other activity emphasizes comprehension, encouraging students to understand and engage with the sentences they create to develop confidence and fluency in reading. Focusing on CVC words and sight words, which are foundational for early literacy, these worksheets gradually increase sentence complexity to help students enhance their decoding skills, improve comprehension, and build a solid foundation for reading success.

Benefits

• Develop confidence and fluency in reading
• Focus on CVC words and sight words
• Enhance decoding skill
• Improve comprehension
• Build a solid foundation for reading success

Instructions/Tips for Implementation

This worksheet can be used in small group, whole class, or individually. Teachers can incorporate them into their reading lessons to help students practice reading decodable sentences and improve their literacy skills.

Testimonials

"My students loved using these worksheets to practice their reading skills. It really helped improve their fluency and confidence!" - Adams

Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

• 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
• 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
• Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
• 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
• Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

Explore the fascinating world of animals and their habitats in this beautifully adapted book "Where Does Animals Live". Discover how various creatures from the desert to the ocean, make their homes and survive in their unique environments. From the rainforest to the Arctic, this book takes readers on a wild adventure filled with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. Perfect for young animal enthusiasts and nature lovers, "Where Does Animals Live" is sure to captivate and educate readers of all ages. Embark on a journey to discover the diverse and intricate ecosystems that animals call home.

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before My Birthday” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

The Night Before My Birthday captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day. The decorations are up, the table is set, and the food is ready - but what happens when there is an ice cream emergency? Once again Natasha Wing has written a story that is sure to appeal to every child getting ready for a birthday. The book is told by and seen through the eyes of the birthday child, so it is gender neutral and a fun gift for any birthday girl or boy

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. Both versions are 4 pages. Please not that the last page of the book was omitted as it did not flow properly with the reader's theater.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 165271 Grade Level 2.2

All Reader's Theater Script

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The Extra-special Helper by Sally Rippin is part of the Billie B. Brown series. This file contains comprehension questions for each chapter of the book. It has an Accelerated Reading level of 2.6. About the Story: Billie and her class are off on an excursion to the zoo. Billie is especially excited because she has been chosen to be Ms Walton’s extra-special helper. Billie really wants to do a good job but she soon learns that having such an important responsibility is not as easy or as enjoyable as she thought! However, when Billie gets lost, she wishes for an extra-special helper of her own. Other Billie B. Brown Book Studies Billie B. Brown: The Secret Message by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Birthday Mix-up by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Soccer Star by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Big Sister by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Beautiful Haircut by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Little Lie by Sally Rippen Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Second-best Friend by Sally Rippen Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Copycat Kid by Sally Rippen Book Study *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.

Introducing the captivating reader's theater companion for "One Brown Bunny" by Marion Dane Bauer! This engaging Easter and spring educational resource combines the excitement of a theatrical performance with a word search and coloring pages. This Spring reader's theater is perfect addition to your reading class.

About the Book

A brown bunny searches for friends in the forest. Marion Dane Bauer's charming and ryhmic text paired with Ivan Bates's bold illustrations will draw children into a wonderful world of friendship, animals, and counting.

There is one versions included. The reader's theater has roles for three students and is 2 1/2 pages.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 128478 Grade Level 1.3

Other Spring and Easter Reader's Theater Products!

• The Night Before Easter by Natasha Wing - Reader's Theater Companion
• How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary
• Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks - Reader's Theater
• How to Catch a Leprechaun - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

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All Reader's Theater Script

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Introducing the captivating Reader's Theater companion for "How to Catch a Gingerbread Man" by Adam Wallace! This engaging December and Christmas educational resource combines the excitement of a theatrical performance with essential reading comprehension, word search and coloring pages. This Christmas reader's theater is perfect addition to your reading class.

Included in this comprehensive package are two versions of comprehension questions, tailored to suit different learning preferences. The short answer version encourages critical thinking and allows students to express their understanding in their own words, fostering creativity and deeper analysis. On the other hand, the multiple-choice version offers a structured approach, testing students' recall and recognition skills.

Additionally, this product includes two exciting word search puzzles, featuring words and themes from "How to Catch a Gingerbread Man." Word searches not only serve as a fun way to reinforce newly acquired vocabulary but also enhance visual perception and concentration skills. As a bonus, there are three coloring pages to use with your students!

About the Book

The infamous Gingerbread Man has come to life and escaped from the pages during story time! The Gingerbread Man runs loose throug the bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, nursery rhyme characters, and more! If you set the right traps, you might…just might be able to catch this wily cookie and finish the fairy tale! This book pairs well with STEAM and STEM activities in your classroom or at home especially around the Christmas holiday season.

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2 1/2-3 pages.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 513532 Grade Level 2.6

Other "How to Catch" Reader's Theater Products!

• How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead - Reader's Theater Companion

• How to Catch a Unicorn by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater & Comp Questions

• How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch an Elf Companion - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Dinosaur - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Turkey - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Leprechaun - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Monster - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Yeti - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Snowman - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch... Reader's Theater Companion Mini Bundle 1

• How to Catch... Reader's Theater Companion Mini Bundle 2

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All Reader's Theater Script

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