Weekly Boost
This Week in Second Grade
Week 25
Transition Words
Transition Words
Point out transition words in the stories and news articles that you read with your child.
When introducing transition words, spend some time reading aloud to show how these words help the flow of a story.
Sequencing Outline
Worksheet
Sequencing Outline
Help your students practice using sequencing and transition words in writing with this straightforward graphic organizer.
3rd grade
Worksheet
Adding Transition Words
Interactive Worksheet
Adding Transition Words
Children will read simple pasta directions, then select the correct transition words from the choices shown.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Interactive Worksheet
Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Worksheet
Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Help your students solidify their use of transition words with this cute version of the classic ugly duckling story. By helping to fill in the missing transition words throughout the narrative, students will flex their sequencing and organization skills.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Represent and Interpret Data
Represent and Interpret Data
Make sure your child knows the essential terminology for organizing information, including words like "characteristics," "categories," "data," and "table."
Support English language learners by introducing essential terms for organizing information, such as "characteristics," "categories," "data," and "table." Provide multiple visuals and examples to deepen students' understanding of these terms.
Math Table
Worksheet
Math Table
Help your second grader learn how to read a math table by using this math farm table to answer a set of questions.
2nd grade
Math
Worksheet
Pictograph Practice: Planting Trees
Worksheet
Pictograph Practice: Planting Trees
Ready for some pictograph practice? Build your child's graph literacy with a lesson on reading a pictograph about trees.
2nd grade
Math
Worksheet
Ocean Lake River Questions
Worksheet
Ocean Lake River Questions
Do you prefer rivers, oceans, or lakes? Students will practice coming up with questions by analyzing the data given in this Venn diagram.
2nd grade
Math
Worksheet
Reading With Fluency
Reading With Fluency
Create a Reader's Theater script! Decide on the setting, characters, and plot. Next, assign family members to be certain characters. This is a great way to connect as a family and help your child with their oral fluency (and imagination).
Have your students participate in Reader's Theater performances throughout the year. Not only will students get more comfortable speaking in front of peers and teachers, but they will also have the opportunity to practice their oral fluency in an engaging way!
Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Worksheet
Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues
Give your students practice with Reader’s Theater in the wonderful genre of drama. They will read and practice fluency, as well as comprehension.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Reader’s Theater: The Snowman’s Day to Play
Worksheet
Reader’s Theater: The Snowman’s Day to Play
Learners will practice analyzing a short script in this winter-themed reading comprehension worksheet.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
My Fluency Checklist!
Worksheet
My Fluency Checklist!
Use this handy fluency checklist to help your students track their accuracy, expression, and pacing when reading to support comprehension!
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Publishing
Publishing
Celebrate your child's at-home writing projects by "publishing" them! Bind pages into a simple book at your local or online print shop, or have your child decorate a cover and fasten the pages together yourself.
Celebrate your students' accomplishments and encourage them to reflect on their writing with a Publishing Party! As students discuss their writing process with classmates, the audience can add stickers to a chart with questions and prompts.
100th Day of School: Accomplishment Medal
Worksheet
100th Day of School: Accomplishment Medal
More and more schools are beginning to celebrate the 100th day of school. Help your child list her biggest accomplishments from the first 100 days of school.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Creative Writing Prompt: Amazing Human
Worksheet
Creative Writing Prompt: Amazing Human
Young writers get some hands-on character development practice with this epic writing prompt.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Peer Publishing
Worksheet
Peer Publishing
Encourage students to share their writing with classmates and receive feedback to improve their writing with this peer publishing worksheet.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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