Academic vocabulary words for 2nd graders
These vocabulary words for second graders will enhance your child's ability to read, comprehend, communicate, and learn.
Your second grader and Common Core
Ever wonder what the Common Core Standards really involve? Here's a quick snapshot of key skills your second grader needs to learn — and how you can help at home.
Activity: Make a pop-up book
How you can help at home: In this activity your child makes a creative book to write a story in.
2nd grade reading
This year, the focus shifts from sounding out words to reading for meaning as kids' reading skills grow by leaps and bounds.
Reading worksheets for every grade
Rev up reading skills - no matter what level your child's at - with our favorite reading worksheets for preschoolers through fifth graders.
Nonfiction for fun and learning, too
Children can learn and have fun at the same time when reading non fiction books. Teach your child nonfiction reading strategies so he can build his reading skills and become a better reader.
Reading games: Sight words
Play "My pile your pile" to expand your child's vocabulary and improve fluency.
Sticky-note your story
Here's a way to use sticky notes to improve reading comprehension.
Reading strategies: Correct or not?
When a child makes a mistake reading aloud, should you stop and correct him or not?
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