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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Natural Disasters – Instructional Slide Deck
Investigate rapid changes to Earth's surface and other natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides with this instructional slide deck.
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Decomposing Numbers – Word Problem Worksheet
Challenge students to decompose numbers presented in a word problem by rearranging the parts and showing different combinations.
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Valentine Bingo - 2-Digit Addition and Subtraction Game
Add and subtract two-digit numbers to win this fun Valentine’s Bingo Game!
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Barack Obama Mini Book
Learn about the life and contributions of Barack Obama with a printable mini-book filled with facts and details for early readers.
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President's Day Crafts - Biography Writing Template
Encourage students to dive into writing a biography Abraham Lincoln or George Washington with a printable Presidents’ Day Craft template.
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2D Shapes Poster
Use this colorful poster with a collection of 2D shapes in your math classroom.
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George Washington Carver Activity Pack
Learn about the life and contributions of George Washington Carver with a comprehensive pack of biographical worksheets.
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Sojourner Truth - Printable Book for Kids
Discover the accomplishments and influence that Sojourner Truth had on America with a printable mini-book.
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How to Draw George Washington - Directed Drawing Activity
Bring a bit of art into the classroom this Presidents’ Day with a “How to Draw George Washington.” directed drawing worksheet.
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Facts About Katherine Johnson - Printable Mini Book
Discover the accomplishments and influence that Katherine Johnson had on America with a printable mini-book.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet - American Flag Facts
Boost reading comprehension skills and knowledge of American flag facts with a printable reading comprehension worksheet.
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Presidents' Day Word Wall Vocabulary
Read, write, and learn about the Presidents' Day holiday with the help of a Presidents' Day word wall!
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Candy Heart Science Mini Workbook
Investigate chemical reactions with this hands-on Valentine’s Day experiment booklet.
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Outline of Texas - Printable Blank Map
A blank map of Texas to use during Geography lessons.
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Valentine's Day - Number Form Match-Up
Identify three-digit numbers in standard form, word form, expanded form, and in base-ten form with a printable Valentine’s Day Math activity.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Pages - Collaborative Mural
Create a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day bulletin board with our collaborative coloring posters.
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Emotions in Spanish Feelings Chart
Help your bilingual students express their emotions in Spanish with a classroom feelings chart.
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The American Flag Poster Project
Use this printable worksheet to make American flags with your students and learn about this important American symbol in social studies.
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Valentine’s Day Coloring Sheets
Use a Valentine’s Day coloring sheet to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the classroom.
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Valentine’s Day Word Scramble Worksheets
Have a bit of word-friendly fun with a Valentines Day Word Scramble worksheet.
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Valentine’s Day Word Search
Stretch your students’ vocabulary and reading skills with a sweet Valentine’s Day word search.
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Groundhog Day Syllable Sort
Practice identifying and sorting syllable types in two- and three-syllable words with this Groundhog Day syllable sorting activity.
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Build-a-Quokka Report Writing Template
Research, write and create a quokka report to build informational writing skills using a fun Build-a-Quokka report template.
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Making a Timeline of My Life Project
Teach your students how to make a timeline with a Create a Timeline Project.
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Pennant Banner - 100 Day Project Template
Have an easy-peasy 100th Day of school with a no-prep 100 days project template.
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Mindfulness Activities for Kids - Backpack Craft and Book
Promote mindfulness and social and emotional learning with this Mindfulness Backpack activity.
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Native Americans of the Southeast Mini Book
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Southeast Native American tribes with a printable mini-book.
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Number Talks - Fraction Task Cards
Build fraction skills with this set of 30 task cards.
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In the Arctic - Free Decodable Book
Engage your students and inspire them to read and learn about life in the Arctic with a printable book for 2nd grade.
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Urban, Rural, and Suburban Community Anchor Charts
Show your students the difference between urban, rural, and suburban communities with a set of printable community posters.
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Inner vs. Outer Planets – Cut and Paste Worksheet
Sort inner and outer planets with this cut-and-paste science worksheet.
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Word List - Soft G Words & Hard G Words
Practice reading and spelling soft g words and hard g words with a list of 50 words.