Free 2nd Grade Writing Resources

Are you ready to dive into a world of gratitude this Thanksgiving season? By focusing on gratitude, we can improve our mood, strengthen our relationships, and even boost our creativity! These writing prompts are a great way to engage students with kindness and reflection for November.

Benefits of Thankful Writing Prompts

• Emotional Well-being: Focusing on gratitude can improve mood, reduce stress, and increase happiness.
• Improved Relationships: Expressing gratitude can strengthen bonds with loved ones and build deeper connections.
• Enhanced Self-Awareness: Reflecting on gratitude can help students identify their values and priorities.
• Increased Resilience: A grateful mindset can help students cope with challenges and setbacks.
• Boosted Creativity: Writing prompts spark imagination and encourage creative thinking.

What's Included:

1 journal prompt page

15 journal prompts (word bank included!)

6 pages of writing paper

Get Ready for Gratitude!

Students write, draw, and reflect as they explore many ways to express thankfulness. Let's make this a Thanksgiving filled with positivity and appreciation!

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Dive into the delightful world of gingerbread with this comprehensive 23-page "Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities," featuring two distinct workbooks that blend creativity, literacy, and critical thinking. Perfect for educators, homeschooling parents, and anyone keen on providing engaging learning experiences. Preview all pages in the Preview section to discover the treasures within each workbook.

Workbook 1: My Gingerbread House - A Creative Exploration Unleash your students' imagination with "My Gingerbread House," a workbook designed to inspire creativity through writing and drawing. This workbook includes:

• A dedicated section for designing and describing a gingerbread house, sparking creativity and artistic expression.
• Three scaffolded writing pages with prompts to guide learners through the process of crafting detailed, imaginative narratives.
• Exercises focused on utilizing the five senses to enrich storytelling and descriptive writing.
• "What's on My Dinner Plate?" activity to encourage thoughtful discussions on nutrition and healthy eating habits, all within a fun, gingerbread-themed context.

Workbook 2: The Gingerbread Man Fairy Tale - A Literary Journey Embark on a fairy-tale adventure with "The Gingerbread Man," a workbook that brings this classic story to life through a variety of interactive activities:

• "The Gingerbread Man: A Fairy Tale" section with accompanying readers' response questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
• "Cut and Find" and "Number the Sections of the Story" activities to develop sequencing skills and story structure understanding.
• "A Gingerbread Man in Disguise" drawing activity to stimulate creativity and imaginative thinking.
• "The Gingerbread Man Colour by Number" and "Word Search" to blend learning with fun, reinforcing color recognition, and vocabulary.
• "Find the Difference - Gingerbread Man" challenge to sharpen observational skills and attention to detail.

Key Features:

• Dual-Workbook Format: Two themed workbooks in one document for double the learning and fun.
• Creativity and Literacy: Activities designed to foster imagination, writing skills, and artistic expression.
• Engagement and Learning: Interactive tasks that promote critical thinking, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
• Educational Flexibility: Suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or as enriching activities during holidays or themed learning days.

Target Audience: Ideal for elementary educators, librarians, homeschooling families, and caregivers looking to provide a mix of educational rigor and creative fun. These workbooks are perfect for students eager to explore the world of fairy tales and express themselves through writing and art.

Unlock the magic of gingerbread through storytelling, creativity, and learning with this unique dual-workbook offering. Whether exploring the architectural wonders of a gingerbread house or adventuring with the Gingerbread Man, students will be engaged, educated, and entertained.

Empower students to cultivate a Growth Mindset with this essential bilingual Self-Reflection Chart, available in English and Spanish. This valuable resource enhances self-awareness by guiding students to identify their strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals. By understanding the transformative impact of a Growth Mindset, students can achieve significant improvements in academic performance and personal achievement.

Teachers can use insights into students' beliefs and self-perceptions to provide tailored support, leveraging individual strengths. Building positive relationships fosters a collaborative classroom environment, enhancing both learning and personal growth.

This resource includes 2 pages:

• A growth mindset self-reflection chart in black and white (English Version)
• Autorreflexión Mentalidad de Crecimiento en blanco y negro (Spanish Version)

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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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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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First week of school, All About Me form! To be completed at home or in class! Get to know your students better with a fun activity!

❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Earth Day this April? These differentiated, Earth Day & recycling write the room activities are the perfect opportunity for your students to discuss how to take care of our Earth, while practicing important literacy, science, and fine motor skills!

✏️Use the differentiated recording sheets to practice vocabulary, spelling, writing, and drawing!

✏️Great for literacy centers, whole group, small group, partner work, enrichment activities, word walls or extra practice at home!

*Please note that this resource comes in a zip file.

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♻️Ways to Use:

☑ Students will have fun walking around the room to find the Earth Day themed cards. Then, they match it by picture or number (depending on which game style you have chosen for your students) to the corresponding word on the response sheet. They will then trace, write, or draw that word on their recording sheet.

☑ Cards can also be placed in a container for individualized instruction, or added to your literacy center! Simply print and laminate for lasting durability.

☑ The vocabulary flashcards can also be used to create a word wall, play matching, “go fish”, or memory games, as writing prompts etc.

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✅ Includes: (22 pages)

☑ Match by picture (11 pages)

• Teacher answer key (1 page)
• Draw pictures (1 page)
• Draw and write the words (1 page)
• Draw and write sentences (1 page)
• Draw and write a story (1 page)
• Trace the words (1 page)
• Write the words - dotted lines (1 page)
• Write the words - solid lines (1 page)
• Picture only flashcards (3 pages / 12 cards)

☑ Match by number (11 pages)

• Teacher answer key (1 page)
• Draw pictures (1 page)
• Draw and write the words (1 page)
• Draw and write sentences (1 page)
• Draw and write a story (1 page)
• Trace the words (1 page)
• Write the words - dotted lines (1 page)
• Write the words - solid lines (1 page)
• Picture only flashcards (3 pages / 12 cards)

✅ Vocabulary: (12 words)

Earth, reduce, reuse, recycle, tree, plant, wind, solar, glass, metal, plastic, paper

✅ Bonus:

• Black and white set (22 pages)

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This fun and engaging burger-themed rubric makes writing expectations clear and understandable for students. With four clear levels of achievement, this rubric provides valuable guidance for students to improve their writing skills.

What's Included:

• Four-Level Rubric: Detailed criteria for each level, from "Incomplete Work" to "Above and Beyond," covering essential writing elements.
• Versatile Format: Suitable for both classroom posters and individual student printouts as a guide for each student's binder/writing assignment.

⭐Writing Attempts:

Narrative
Christmas: Trapped in a Snow Globe | My Snowman Came to Life
Thanksgiving: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner | How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner

Others: Journey to the Center of the Earth | Forms of Energy in my Car - Science, Art & WRITING Project

Easter: Benny the Bunny - Easter's Surprise | NOT Bunny - Eggcelent Easter/Spring Surprise

Halloween: Trapped in a Haunted House

Persuasive | Dear Santa - Villains Edition | Who Will Guide the Sleigh | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?

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FREE Lesson Plan Template for Bible Lessons & Bible Stories.

This a great format for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Homeschool, Christian School and much more. I created it for our current home church plant. We use it in our children’s ministry time. I hope it gives you more confidence to plan and create a wonderful lesson for your kiddos to learn the Bible!

These go great with my Bible Lessons For Littles!

These second-grade Christmas-themed writing prompts are perfect for in-class work, additional worksheets for early finishers, or an easy way to get your students warmed up to writing.

This resource includes:

✏ 5 Christmas-themed holiday free-write writing prompts

✏ No prep! Simply print and then distribute. 

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Designed with precision and care, these worksheets are specially crafted to help children master the art of tracing basic shapes while enhancing their hand-eye coordination. Ideal for parents, teachers, and therapists, this resource simplifies the learning process and encourages repeated practice, ensuring early learners grasp the fundamental shapes with confidence.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Shape Collection: Our worksheets feature all essential shapes – circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals, and diamonds – carefully arranged on two pages. Each shape is presented clearly, allowing children to focus on mastering one shape at a time or progressing to more complex patterns.

Reusable and Eco-Friendly: Professionals can laminate these worksheets, transforming them into durable, wipe-clean surfaces. This eco-friendly approach not only promotes sustainability but also allows for repeated use, making them perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or home learning environments.

Expertly Designed for Early Learners: The tracing lines are thoughtfully crafted to guide little hands, promoting proper pencil grip and control. Children will enjoy the engaging process of tracing, boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

Note: This product includes digital files suitable for printing and laminating. Upon purchase, you will receive instant access to the downloadable worksheets, allowing for immediate use and endless learning possibilities.

Bunny Rabbit Bulletin Board or Hallway Writing Craft Art Activity :
Fill in your own writing prompt. Write. Color. Cut. Decorate your hallway with a fun, bunny-themed spring look!

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Blush Notes 8.5 x 11 inches 200 Pages for Notebooks and journals

This 100th-day-of-school activity is designed for 1st and 2nd-grade students to celebrate the 100th day of school. There are 3 different activities covering coloring pages, writing prompts, math addition, subtraction, and multiplication worksheets. Great for 100th Day of School Activities back-to-school, morning work.

INCLUDED:

• Coloring Pages
• Writing Prompts
• 1 Addition Worksheet
• 1 Subtraction Worksheet
• 1 Multiplication Worksheet

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• Guess My Number Sense Games
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Free Fall Sentence Writing Prompts with Picture Box | 1st & 2nd Grades | Occupational Therapy Support

This free resource offers fun and engaging fall-themed sentence writing prompts designed specifically for 1st and 2nd grade students. Perfect for occupational therapy support, these worksheets help develop fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and structured writing. Each page includes a picture box for students to draw their ideas before writing, fostering both imagination and sentence-building skills.

With 20 writing papers featuring fall-related images, this resource is ideal for use in the classroom or therapy sessions to make writing practice enjoyable and educational.

The S.T.E.A.L. anchor chart is a great visualization for students when making inferences in fiction. Print in color or black and white!

Make students a Writing Journal to do independent writing during a mini lesson or add to your Writing station.This is great practice for skills that are needed on standardized testing. The Writing Prompt Journal will help keep students' writing skills crisp all year long. Writing Journal Includes: 6 Writing Plans (Graphic Organizers) 6 Writing Prompts 6 Writing Draft Sheets Writing Checklist (Copy for each draft) Transition Word Bank (Graphic Organizer) Transition Word List 6 Different Writing Genres included: Informative, Creative, Personal Narrative, Persuasive, Descriptive, and Fictional Writing. Students will enjoy sharing their writing with one another and teachers have a quick daily formative writing assessment. Please comment and rate. Thank You! If you like this item please check out my Figurative Language Bundle

Four creative writing prompts with winter coloring pictures. Promotes writing skills, creative thinking, and on-demand prompt writing. Use with mini-lessons to teach basic skills or for assessment of writing skills. Share in small or whole group settings and display students' writings for all to read.

CUPS Posters!

Students can check their writing for Capitalization, Understanding, Punctuation, and Spelling.

Celebrate World Smile Day! Print off these note card templates in whatever size and style best fits the needs of your students. Let students fill out a smile card for another teacher, staff member, family member, or friend.

Includes:

Two versions of lined writing paper (simple lines or primary writing style)

Three different sizes of each design

For more World Smile Day fun, check out my writing craft here!