Search Printable 2nd Grade Foundational Skill Reading & Writing Worksheets

Distinguishing between long and short vowel sounds is one of the first steps in mastering vowels. Gauge student understanding of long and short vowels with this review activity.

Give your second grader practice reading and decoding "ew" words with this worksheet that asks her to choose the word that completes each sentence.

Each picture in this worksheet is missing the first three letters of its name. Kids choose the correct consonant blend from the boxes and complete the word.

In this worksheet, second and third graders will practice two important reading fluency strategies: rereading and rereading aloud.

Embark on a 30-day reading adventure with this fun printable!

In this worksheet, children will complete each sentence using a word with a long A sound.

By now, your child knows that not all vowel sounds are the same. Challenge him to determine whether words contain a short or long vowel sound.

Learning sight words is a breeze with these fun word searches that turn spelling practice into a game.

Help your second grader master sounding out and reading "ow" words like cow and towel.

This worksheet helps students fine tune their understanding of letter-sound relationships and spelling patterns.

Did you know clapping out the sounds makes counting syllables easier? Help introduce your child to syllables with this fun worksheet.

Learning to spell is a breeze with this word search, which turns boring ol' spelling practice into a game.

Children practice dividing up VC/CV words by syllables in this spelling and grammar worksheet.

Learn about a few common insects and arachnids as you color them in!

Assess student understanding of common spelling patterns for vowel sounds with this quick sorting exercise. Young readers will read words and then write them out in the appropriate column for long or short vowel sounds.

Reading has so many benefits for kids, such as improving vocabulary and language skills and helping to develop imagination and concentration. Reading logs are a great way for you and your students to keep track of their reading throughout the week!

Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!

In this worksheet, kids practice decoding and understanding words with the diphthong ou.

The sentences on this worksheet are missing a word, each containing the long "e" sound. Choose words from the box to complete each sentence!

Use this resource with your students to explore a common spelling pattern. Your students will use context clues to determine which word ending with the suffix -ible best completes the sentences.

Read a classic fable with your beginning reader! This story page for "The Ugly Duckling" will help build reading skills.

Early readers determine if words are spelled with OU or OW in this appealing phonics and spelling worksheet.

The vowel team "ee" stars in this second grade review. Students will use context clues and a word bank to practice “ee” words.

Kids choose from the diphthongs oi, oy, ou, and ow to fill in the missing letters in the words on this second grade reading and writing worksheet.