2nd Grade Teaching Resources
Explore 2nd-grade math worksheets, spelling words and so much more with thousands of teacher-created second-grade worksheets, activities, and more resources for teaching.
These curriculum-aligned resources were all designed by expert teachers to meet second-grade Common Core standards and state curricula. And only at Teach Starter do resources undergo rigorous peer review, including fact-checking and spell-checking to make sure every Google Slide, printable, poster, or game is ready to be used in your classroom.
Engage your second graders in ELA with writing prompts and reading comprehension exercises, explore 2nd-grade reading worksheets, and open students' worlds to new ways to communicate while engaging with and creating their own texts.
Find 2nd-grade math activities for algebraic thinking and number operations, measurement and geometry, statistics and graphing, plus hundreds of science, art, and social-emotional learning activities to fill their days and minds.
Teach Starter's unique teaching resources use clean layouts, grade-level-appropriate text, and interactive features to engage second graders and set them up for success.
Browse second-grade lessons, games, task cards, worksheets, and more below!
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Capitalization Task Cards (Grades 2-3)
Reinforce capitalization for proper nouns, the pronoun ‘I,’ and the beginning of sentences in text with this set of 24 task cards (extension included).
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End of Year Lapbooking Templates
Build reflection into the last days of school with an end-of-year lapbook.
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Brainstorming Template - A Favorite Memory With...
A template for brainstorming favorite memories.
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Using Clues to Determine Meaning Worksheet
Practice defining unfamiliar words by looking for context clues within a sentence.
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Move It! - Long and Short Vowel 'A' PowerPoint Game
An active PowerPoint game to practice reading and identifying long and short vowel 'a' words.
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Sight Word BINGO (Fry Word List 201-300)
Practice learning sight words 201-300 on the Fry Sight Word List with our set of 22 Sight Words Bingo cards.
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The Great State Of... State Research Template
A free template for students to identify important aspects of their state.
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Memory Matcher PowerPoint – 3D Shapes
Recognize and recall the names of some of the most common 3D objects with a digital memory game!
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Alliteration Poster For Young Students
A poster to use with young students when teaching alliteration.
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Place Value Work Mat
Practice place value concepts with this work mat for students.
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Fishing to Know You
Get to know your new class at the beginning of the year with this Fishing to Know You activity.
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Dinosaur Tracing Pictures - Fine Motor Skills
A set of 5 dinosaur-themed tracing pictures.
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Free Hidden Picture Puzzle and Activity Worksheet
Print a free hidden picture puzzle and activity worksheet that makes a perfect brain break for first or second grade.
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My Ideal World – Writing Template
A template for students to use when writing about their ideal world.
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I Put My Hand Up to Speak Poster
A poster to scaffold appropriate behavior for the students when speaking in class.
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Sample Behavior Goals
Use this list of 20 behavior goals to help when creating your students' behavior trackers.
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Father's Day Decorative Square Templates
Use these decorative notecard templates and frames to create an exploding gift box for Father's Day.
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Mindful Coloring Sheet - Tree
A tree mindful coloring sheet.
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Final 'e' Picture Puzzle - a_e
Practice decoding words with long "a" vowel sounds and final "e" conventions with this 15-piece picture puzzle.
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2D and 3D Shape Flashcards
Explore 2D shapes and 3D objects with this set of 20 full-page flashcards.
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World Map with Countries Labeled
Print a labeled world map for the classroom with the various countries of the world.
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Our Kindness Rock Garden Poster
Poster to display when creating a classroom kindness rock garden.
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Would You Rather...? Question Cards
Would You Rather use this set of 31 question cards or eat a can of worms?
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My Mini Book Report
Have students write about their favorite literature with this fun-sized mini-book.
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2D Shapes Poster Set
Use this set of 16 brightly colored 2D shapes with your geometry lessons.
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Readers' Theater Script - Creepy Cat Club
A script which can be used during readers' theater or Drama sessions, aimed at students in 4th grade or higher.
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5 Narrative Writing Prompt Stimulus Sheets
A set of 5 writing prompt stimulus sheets with a narrative focus.
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Growth and Fixed Mindset Poster
Help your students decide which type of mindset they currently have with this poster.
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Author's Purpose - Sorting Worksheet
A teaching resource to help teach your students about author's purpose.
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Love Heart Waterfall Card
Create a lovely heart waterfall greeting card for your students to give to someone special.
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Emoji Themed Self-Assessment Desk Cards
Print these emoji themed self-assessment cards for students to reflect on their learning and display on their desk to indicate the level of teacher support they need.
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Free School Newsletter Template - Weekly Snapshot
Communicate important information happening in your classroom with this free school newsletter template.