This 2nd grade multistep math word problem of the day resource includes daily challenge word problems and math story problems designed to build strong problem solving skills and confidence. Perfect for daily math practice, these story problems help students think critically while developing strategies for problem solving real-world math situations. Use as a daily math warm up, bell ringers, or bell work routine to provide consistent, meaningful practice all year long.

These 2nd Grade Daily Math Word Problems are the perfect way to build your students’ confidence with math problem solving. This yearlong resource includes nearly 300 daily word problems designed to help students develop strategies for tackling multi-step math story problems. Each day, students solve a new math problem of the day that’s tied to a fun weekly theme and engaging fact to boost motivation.

The approachable design of these 2nd grade word problems supports all learners—including those who struggle—by offering just enough challenge without overwhelming them. Use this as a daily warm-up, math center, morning work, or independent challenge activity.

What’s included in this daily word problem resource:
✔ 59 weeks of themed math word problems (nearly 300 total)
✔ Google Slides for digital problem of the day practice
✔ Paper-saving printables for in-class work
✔ Instructional planning guide for easy prep
✔ Monthly scope and sequence
✔ Answer keys
✔ BONUS: Step-by-step guide to assigning in Google Classroom

*Teacher note: These problems were designed to allow students safe opportunities for struggle time. Download the preview to see a sample of the problems. If you find it too difficult, the grade level below may be more appropriate for your learners.

Second Grade Daily Problem Solving includes:

1) Student-friendly formatting 

• Clear, easy-to-read problems 
• Workspace for students to problem solve & show work
• Weekly fun facts and themed problems to engage students
• Provided as a 1-page printable or as daily Google Slides

2) Approachable, yet challenging, practice with key types of word problems that all students should be exposed to: 

• Single-step word problems
• Multi-step word problems
• Word problems with extra information
• Aligned to 2nd grade standards & building in difficulty from August to July

3) Engaging, timely themes and fun facts that students love including:

• January: New Year, Water, MLK, Soup, and Travel
• February: Groundhogs, Valentines, Breakfast, and Spring Holidays
• March: Reading, Pi Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, and Space
• April: High Fives, Frogs, Library Week, Earth Day, and Baseball
• May: Video Games, Mother's Day, Bicycles, Summer Safety, and Barbecue
• June: Vacation, Flags, Father's Day, Water Sports, and Beaches
• July: Fireworks, Ice Cream, Amusement Parks, and Fish
• August: Frisbees, Olympics, Watermelon, Summer Vacation, and Crickets
• September: Football, Grandparents Day, U.S. Constitution, Autumn, and Apples
• October: Cookies, Fire Safety, US Presidents, Pumpkins, and Halloween
• November: Football, Veterans Day, Turkeys, Thanksgiving, and Exploration
• December: Snow, Travel, Winter, Winter Holidays, and Chocolate

4) Teacher support materials

• Monthly scope & sequence includes weekly themes and skills being addressed
• Answer Keys for all problems
• Tips for preparation and implementation
• Instructions for digital Google Drive version

*Digital Access Note: This resource includes digital access via GOOGLE SLIDES. You will need Internet access and a free Google account OR Google Classroom for the digital versions. Learners will work on computers or iPads. Upon purchase, you will download documents containing links to digital files and easy-to-follow instructions to get you started in minutes! These are easily shared digitally between you and your students.

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Here's what others have to say about Daily Problem Solving...

♥ I am obsessed with this set! My students love it, I love it, and after walking through my room while I was doing this whole-group, my Principal now loves it! Fantastically rigorous problems! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! - T.L.

♥ AMAZING RESOURCE! I have my kiddos do daily math each week, but wanted to incorporate more word problems...The problems are diverse and challenging.  I love how many skills are covered and how they are multi-step.  Perfect!! - Samantha M. 

♥ I absolutely LOVE this product! I cannot say enough good things about it. It is rigorous and covers so many of our critical standards. I start each math lesson with this as a warm-up... So fun! -Rebecca R. 

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