Grade 2 Reading Worksheets
Printable reading practice for Grade 2 (ages 7–8): fluency with longer passages, main idea, sequencing, cause.
More
More
- Kofi's Big Drum – Reading ComprehensionG2, G3 · Children's Stories
- Nina and the Night Market – Reading ComprehensionG2, G3 · Children's Stories
- The Little Red Kite – Reading ComprehensionG1, G2 · Children's Stories
- The Mango Tree Race – Reading ComprehensionG2, G3 · Children's Stories
- The Rainy Day Boat – Reading ComprehensionG1, G2 · Children's Stories
More
- Compare and Contrast Worksheet 1: Cats and DogsG1, G2 · Compare & Contrast
- Compare and Contrast Worksheet 2: Summer and WinterG2, G3, G4 · Compare & Contrast
More
More
More
- The Ant and the Dewdrop – Reading ComprehensionG1, G2 · Fables
- The Crow Who Shared – Reading ComprehensionG1, G2 · Fables
- The Fox and the Fishing Net – Reading ComprehensionG2, G3 · Fables
- The Heron and the Frogs – Reading ComprehensionG1, G2 · Fables
- The Peacock and the Wren – Reading ComprehensionG2, G3 · Fables
- The Tortoise and the Monsoon – Reading ComprehensionG2, G3 · Fables
More
More
- Fiction or Nonfiction Worksheet 1: Sort the SentencesG1, G2 · Fiction vs. Nonfiction
- Fiction or Nonfiction Worksheet 2: Two Texts About ElephantsG2, G3 · Fiction vs. Nonfiction
More
More
More
More
- Consonant BlendsG1, G2 · Phonics
- Digraphs sh, ch, th and whG1, G2 · Phonics
- Long Vowels and Silent EG1, G2 · Phonics
More
- Sequencing Worksheet 1: Planting a SeedK, G1, G2 · Sequencing
- Sequencing Worksheet 2: A Day at the BeachG2, G3 · Sequencing
More
More
What children learn in reading in Grade 2
In Grade 2 (typically ages 7–8; equivalent to Year 2 (Australia), Year 3 (England), Class 2), reading work usually focuses on fluency with longer passages, main idea, sequencing, cause and effect, story elements and using context clues. The exact order differs from school to school and country to country, so treat this as a guide rather than a checklist.
Below you will find every Grade 2 reading worksheet on the site, grouped by topic. Each has three printable sheets and a full answer key. For a quick review pick a topic your child already knows; for new learning, start with the first sheet in a topic and move on once the answers come easily.
Questions parents ask
What should a child learn in Reading Grade 2?
Curricula differ by country, but the topics listed above are typical. Use them as a guide and move up or down as your child needs.
How often should we practise?
Short, regular practice — ten to twenty minutes, three or four times a week — works better than long occasional sessions.
Are answer keys included?
Yes. Every worksheet has an answer key under the sheet; there are three different sheets per topic so you can practise again without repeats.
