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Welcome to our Reading: Foundational Skills worksheets for Grade 2! Our carefully crafted worksheets are designed to enhance young learners' reading abilities through engaging activities aligned with Common Core State Standards. Featuring phonics, fluency, comprehension, and word analysis, these worksheets help reinforce critical reading skills in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our resources cater to diverse learning styles and encourage a love for reading. Help your second graders build a solid foundation for their literacy journey with these comprehensive, printable worksheets that make learning both enjoyable and effective! Explore our collection today!


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Ar and or words phonics worksheet
Ar and or words phonics worksheet

Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet

Master the distinct digraphs 'ar' and 'or' with this fun phonics worksheet from Kids Academy! With meaningful illustrations, it'll guide your child to choose the right one. Get ready for the great results!
Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet
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Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Students use suffixes to find the right way through a maze in this enjoyable activity! Understanding suffixes helps kids decode and comprehend more words, leading to better reading fluency. A great addition to your reading classes, keep this printable close!
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Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

Divide your class into teams, give each a printout, then have them read aloud words with a long "A" sound (e.g. brain, paid). As they listen, let them reinforce this lesson by coloring in the words and pictures. Make phonics fun and interactive with this great coloring page!
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AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

Coloring words they can read is a blast for little learners! This worksheet offers emerging readers the chance to practice and gain confidence in reading words from the -aw family, while also improving fine-motor and creativity skills. Without knowing it, they'll learn about phonetic teams along the way!
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Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Help your students understand suffixes and build reading fluency with this worksheet. Have them read each word, then choose the ones with a suffix. Practicing this will lead to better comprehension and more confident reading. Save it for future use in language and reading classes.
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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
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2nd grade sight words free worksheet- b words
2nd grade sight words free worksheet- b words

Sight Words Free Worksheet – B Words

This free 2nd grade sight words worksheet – b words – is a great way to help your child expand their sight word repertoire. They can read through each sentence, using the context and illustrations as clues to pick the right answer. Offer your child a quick practice session for even more learning!
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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
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Ew words worksheet
Ew words worksheet

EW Words Worksheet

Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
EW Words Worksheet
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What Does It Mean? Worksheet
What Does It Mean? Worksheet

What Does It Mean? Worksheet

Students should know the meaning of words, even when used in different contexts. This worksheet has two sections. In the first, there's a picture on the right side. Ask students the meaning of 'ill' in "she is very ill today". Help them circle the correct answer from the options. The second section follows the same pattern. Make sure students circle the right answer.
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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
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Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet
Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet

Vowel Diphthongs OI OY Worksheet

It'll help them read and spell accurately. This fun activity is a helpful way to learn tricky spellings of oi and oy diphthongs. It also aids in reading and spelling comprehension.
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Reading: How Many Syllables Worksheet
Reading: How Many Syllables Worksheet

Reading: How Many Syllables Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice counting syllables. They read each word, count the syllables, and circle single-syllable words. Mastering this skill helps with fluency and comprehension, so it's worth the effort! Use this printout to clear up any confusion.
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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Help your kids learn phonetics! Explain the different sounds and long/short variations. Emphasize that some vowel sounds are the same, e.g. ou = ow in cow. For practice, have them read aloud the words in the worksheet and check the box next to the spelling that matches the picture.
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Suffix -Able Worksheet
Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -able means you can do something. Example: readable - means you can read it. Give kids examples then check this worksheet. Read sentences with kids, looking for words with -able at the end.
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Sight words printable worksheet- sing, sit, sleep
Sight words printable worksheet- sing, sit, sleep

Sing, Sit, Sleep Sight Words Worksheet

Practice sight words with this printable worksheet featuring sing, sit, sleep! Confusing at first, these words can be mastered with the help of simple sentences and fun illustrations.
Sing, Sit, Sleep Sight Words Worksheet
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Words with ea Worksheet
Words with ea Worksheet

Words with ea Worksheet

Beginning readers may struggle with -ea vowel digraphs, which can have multiple sounds and be tricky to decode. This cheerful worksheet helps kids practice reading sentences with missing -ea words, using context clues to fill in the blanks. They'll also be exposed to various -ea sound examples, and build their sight word knowledge.
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Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet
Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet

Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet

Learning about long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, especially with the letter U. Extra practice with this worksheet is recommended for mastering this sound. Children read words with the different vowel sounds and categorize them. Great for instruction, practice and reteaching in reading classes.
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Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet
Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet

Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet

Students can practice understanding the meaning of common prefixes with this worksheet. They read sentences and pick the correct word with the appropriate prefix to complete it. Downloadable and a great addition to reading and vocabulary resources, this helps improve comprehension with mastery of the skill!
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2nd grade word search puzzles
2nd grade word search puzzles

Word Search Puzzles Worksheet

2nd grade word search puzzles are great fun, helping kids flex their knowledge of words and spellings. Kids can use the pictures to find farm-themed words hidden on the page. It's a great way to learn!
Word Search Puzzles Worksheet
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Reading: Decode It Worksheet
Reading: Decode It Worksheet

Reading: Decode It Worksheet

Look at the picture and circle the word that names it. This exercise helps kids practice picture cues and decoding words, with the same beginning sound. It builds their fluency and comprehension, giving them the skills to read unfamiliar words.
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Visit an Aquarium Worksheet
Visit an Aquarium Worksheet

Visit an Aquarium Worksheet

Have your kids ever been to an aquarium? It's a great place to see a variety of sea creatures, like turtles, dolphins, sharks and fish. If they're fascinated by sea life, this worksheet is perfect! Help them circle the aquarium animals among the words in the picture.
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Reading foundational skills for Grade 2 are crucial for a child's academic success and overall development. At this stage, children begin to transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Mastering these skills—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—sets the groundwork for future literacy. These skills not only enhance a child's ability to decipher text but also promote critical thinking and comprehension abilities necessary for success in all subjects.

Moreover, proficient reading skills foster a lifelong love for learning and discovery. As children read and engage with diverse materials, they expand their knowledge and imagination. Parents and teachers play a pivotal role in nurturing these skills through supportive practices such as reading together, providing rich literature, and creating an encouraging learning environment.

Investing time and attention in developing foundational reading skills also supports social-emotional growth. Children gain confidence as they progress in their reading abilities, positively impacting their self-esteem and motivation. Consequently, enhanced reading skills often correlate with improved performance in school and greater opportunities for success beyond the classroom. Thus, focusing on Grade 2 reading foundational skills is essential for parents and teachers dedicated to fostering well-rounded, capable learners.