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Engage students with winter-themed animals, weather, natural phenomena, and holiday traditions! This 10-worksheet bundle includes Snowy Owls, Evergreen Trees, Arctic Foxes, Northern Lights, Blizzards, Holiday Traditions, History of Gingerbread, and How Candles Are Made. Perfect for reading, science, and social studies! This winter-themed informational text bundle is perfect for 2nd-grade classrooms! Students will: Learn about animal adaptations, plants, and weather phenomena Explore global tr

Climb aboard the magic! This Polar Express Ticket Outline turns any holiday lesson or celebration into a memorable adventure. Whether you’re hosting a Polar Express Day, creating a winter writing activity, or sending students on a pretend journey to the North Pole, this ticket template brings imagination to life. For added excitement, I printed my own tickets on metallic gold cardstock, making them look just like real Golden Tickets from the story. Students love the shine, and it adds an extra

Teach students about Martin Luther King Jr. with this engaging and age-appropriate 2nd grade reading comprehension and writing activity. This resource includes a leveled MLK Jr. reading passage, multiple-choice comprehension questions, and a meaningful “I Have a Dream” writing page with sentence starters to support all learners. Perfect for MLK Day, January literacy centers, whole-group instruction, or independent work, this low-prep resource helps students understand Dr. King’s message of kindn

5 Informational Passages + Comprehension Questions + Answer Keys Perfect for Grades 1–3 ❄ Celebrate winter with this engaging, multicultural Winter Holidays Around the World Bundle, designed to teach students about global traditions without religious instruction. Each passage is written at a 2nd-grade reading level, includes text-aligned comprehension questions, and is fully aligned to Georgia ELA Standards (ELAGSE2RI1–RI9). This bundle makes it easy to bring cultural awareness, nonfiction read

Make comparing informational texts simple, engaging, and seasonal with this spring-themed reading resource! This ready-to-use pack includes engaging nonfiction passages about baby chicks and other spring topics with multiple-choice questions and written response practice. Perfect for teaching RI.2.9 (compare and contrast two texts on the same topic).Make reading nonfiction fun and seasonal with this spring-themed bundle! Students will compare and contrast five engaging informational texts abo

Make Valentine’s Day meaningful, fun, and academic! This Valentine’s Day ELA & Math Bundle includes engaging, low-prep activities designed for second-grade learners. Perfect for whole-group lessons, centers, independent work, early finishers, or Valentine’s Day classroom celebrations. Students will practice reading, poetry, grammar, kindness, and math skills — all while spreading kindness and having fun! What’s Included in This Bundle ELA Activities • Poetry worksheet focusing on rhyme, allite

Looking for rigorous yet student-friendly reading comprehension worksheets for 2nd grade? This resource includes 5 original reading worksheets similar to the sample passage, each designed to help students practice story comprehension, problem & solution, vocabulary, grammar, and author’s opinion skills. Each worksheet includes a short fiction passage, followed by multiple-choice and short-response questions, plus a short opinion writing prompt to deepen understanding. Perfect for whole group le

Bring festive fun into your math block with this Christmas-themed measurement worksheet! Students will use a ruler only to measure 10 different Christmas objects printed directly on the page. Each image is sized for accurate ruler use, making this a perfect hands-on activity for early elementary learners. This worksheet is ideal for: December math centers Small-group practice Independent work Early finisher tasks Sub plans Holiday week activities Students will practice: ✔ Measuring

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE This bundle includes 4 winter-themed reading worksheets, each featuring: ✔ An original winter poem ✔ Poetry comprehension questions ✔ Poetic devices (rhyme, repetition, onomatopoeia, alliteration) ✔ Vocabulary skills (synonyms, antonyms, context clues) ✔ Phonics practice (r-controlled vowels, syllable types) ✔ A short opinion/informational passage with comprehension questions Winter Themes Included: The Little Red Sled The Little Gray Snowman The L

Winter Olympics Reading & Activities | 2nd Grade | Fact vs. Opinion, Writing, Comprehension ❄️ ENGAGE your students with the Winter Olympics! This print-and-go Winter Olympics mini unit is perfect for 2nd grade readers and includes reading comprehension, fact vs. opinion practice, and writing activities 3 short informational paragraphs History of the Winter Olympics Current Winter Olympics Winter Olympic sports ✔ 10 multiple-choice comprehension questions 3 answer choices each Written in

Looking for an easy, print-and-go reading resource that covers multiple 2nd grade standards? This set includes two no-prep worksheets that help students practice fact vs. opinion, author’s point, and word meaning skills using simple, age-appropriate text. Perfect for whole group instruction, centers, independent work, or assessments! What’s Included ✔ Worksheet 1: Playing Outside Reading Comprehension 2-paragraph informational passage: Why Playing Outside Is Important 12 multiple-choice ques

Make teaching measurement fun and festive with this Christmas-themed worksheet set! This resource includes a 20-question printable worksheet that helps students practice choosing the correct measurement tool (ruler, yardstick, measuring tape) and comparing the lengths and heights of everyday Christmas items. The questions follow the same style as common 2nd-grade math assessments and are perfect for: December math centers Small-group instruction Morning work Homework Sub plans Early

Reindeer: Animals of the Cold – Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions Bring winter learning to life with this engaging and easy-to-read nonfiction passage all about reindeer and how they survive in the Arctic! Perfect for literacy centers, small-group reading, homework, or a quick print-and-go activity. This resource includes a kid-friendly informational text plus 10 comprehension questions that target key reading skills. What’s Included 1-page nonfiction reading passage: Reindeer: Animals

What’s Included✔ 1 high-interest nonfiction reading passage ✔ 18 comprehension questions (multiple choice) ✔ Vocabulary & multiple-meaning word practice ✔ Text-feature questions (bold print, headings, diagrams) ✔ Grammar skills (commas in an address, root words) ✔ Main idea & supporting details ✔ Answer key ✔ Georgia Standards of Excellence alignment page Skills Covered Asking & answering questions using the text Identifying the main idea and key details Determining the meaning of unf

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day while introducing young learners to poetry skills! This second-grade–friendly worksheet features an original poem about MLK Jr. and a 14-question multiple-choice activity designed for students who are just beginning to explore poetry. Students will practice identifying rhyme, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and sound words, while also building comprehension skills through a short informational passage. Perfect for whole group instruction, literacy cen

Looking for a high-interest informational reading activity for 2nd grade? This Super Bowl–themed resource helps students practice informational text skills, fact vs. opinion, and opinion writing using a kid-friendly passage and print-and-go worksheets. This resource includes an informational text about the Super Bowl, plus a special paragraph with information about this year’s Super Bowl, making it perfect for connecting reading skills to real-world events. What’s Included ✔ 1 informational

Bring winter learning to life with this engaging January Poetry & Language Arts Worksheet Bundle designed especially for 2nd graders! This four-worksheet set is packed with skill-building activities aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and perfect for whole-group lessons, small groups, literacy centers, morning work, or homework. This bundle includes four no-prep, print-and-go worksheets that support reading, writing, and language development—all with a fun January winter theme!

Make elapsed time simple and stress-free for your students! This 12-question multiple choice worksheet helps 2nd graders build confidence with real-life time problems in a clear, easy-to-use format. Students will practice solving elapsed time problems using familiar situations like movies, school schedules, lunch breaks, and more! What’s Included: 12 elapsed time word problemsMultiple choice format (3 answer choices per question)Mix of hour and half-hour problemsStudent-friendly layoutAnswer key

Teach students about Kwanzaa in a non-religious, cultural, kid-friendly way! This informational passage explains the traditions of Kwanzaa, the seven principles, symbols of the celebration, and how families honor unity and community during the winter season. Perfect for multicultural units, December literacy, or social studies connections. Skills Covered: ✓ Main idea & key details ✓ Vocabulary in context ✓ Text evidence ✓ Identifying text features ✓ Understanding symbols and traditions Inclu

Make Black History Month meaningful and easy! This print-and-go Black History Month worksheet helps second grade students learn about important leaders while practicing reading comprehension and fact vs. opinion skills. Perfect for February lessons, literacy centers, or social studies integration! 📄 WHAT’S INCLUDED ✔ Black History Month reading passage 3 short, student-friendly paragraphs Covers: What Black History Month is Important leaders (Martin Luther King Jr. & Jackie Robinson) H