Browse 2nd Grade Poetry Educational Resources

Earth Day Bingo Board

From nature hunts and rock painting to recycled art and poetry writing, these activities combine scientific exploration with arts and crafts projects.

2nd grade

Science

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Write Your Own Summer Limerick

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Write Your Own Summer Limerick

This poetry worksheet is sure to get your child's creative juices flowing! Students will seek to write their own limerick by filling in blank spaces for nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Then they'll add an illustration to complete their poem!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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A Sonia-Inspired Activity: Poetry Read-Alouds

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A Sonia-Inspired Activity: Poetry Read-Alouds

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Word Search: Poetry

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Word Search: Poetry

Get familiar with different kinds of poetry with this poetry word search. This poetry word search has your kid honing his spelling and observation skills.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Writing a Cinquain Poem

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Writing a Cinquain Poem

This worksheet is a lovely introduction to cinquains and poetic forms.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Compose a Haiku

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Compose a Haiku

Find out if you've got a little haiku master on your hands with our haiku worksheet. A simple poetry form, a haiku is perfect for beginning writers.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Road Trip Games

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Road Trip Games

Beat boredom with this ensemble of printables! Kids will be occupied for hours with bingo, fill-in-the-blanks and different license plate games. Beware: they may result in spelling and math practice.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Street Sign Poetry

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Street Sign Poetry

Use words from street signs and billboards to create poetry. Pick four words, use one word per line in a four-line poem. Don't be afraid to get creative!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Valentine Medley

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Valentine Medley

Kids can write, graph and read their way through Valentine's Day with a sweet mix of history, writing and math! Kids will explore both the mythical and practical side of this day.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Workbook

Write an Acrostic Poem: Christmas

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Write an Acrostic Poem: Christmas

In this worksheet, children will write an acrostic poem based on the word "Christmas."

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Create a Haiku

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Create a Haiku

You've never created a haiku like this before! Write a haiku and then draw a picture that brings your words to life.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Valentine Cinquain

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Valentine Cinquain

This Valentine's Day, create a special card for your loved one in the form of a heart-shaped cinquain.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Valentine Acrostic Poem

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Valentine Acrostic Poem

A valentine acrostic poem can help your child express his thoughts and opinions on Valentine's Day. Write a valentine acrostic poem with your kid this February.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Halloween Acrostic Poems

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Halloween Acrostic Poems

Create some Halloween poetry with this acrostic poem-writing worksheet!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Halloween Acrostic Poem

Worksheet

Halloween Acrostic Poem

Compose your own Halloween-themed acrostic poem with this worksheet that's all ready to go!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

Worksheet

Patriotic Poem

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Patriotic Poem

This 4th of July, end the battle for independence in your house, and show your child just how much freedom she can enjoy.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Write an "I Used To, Now I" Poem

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Write an "I Used To, Now I" Poem

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Write a Seasonal Alphabet Poem

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Write a Seasonal Alphabet Poem

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Write Jump Rope Rhymes

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Write Jump Rope Rhymes

Try your hand at writing jump rope rhymes by organizing your ideas first, then composing your creation like a poem.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Autumn Cinquain

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Autumn Cinquain

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Nature Poetry

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Nature Poetry

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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Put on a Poetry Party!

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Put on a Poetry Party!

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

2nd grade

Reading & Writing

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