Summer Reading & Writing for 2nd Grade : Worksheets + Answer Key

Get your students excited about summer learning with this 35-page Summer Reading & Writing Worksheet Pack designed for 2nd grade! This resource is packed with engaging, skill-building activities perfect for the classroom, summer school, or home learning.

What’s Included:

• 30 Student Worksheets

1. Summer Adventure: Fill in the Blank Stories (10 pages)

– Students complete short summer-themed stories using a fun word bank.

2. Write & Draw Prompts (10 pages)

– Imaginative writing prompts paired with space for drawing. Students write 2–4 sentences and illustrate their ideas.

3. My Summer Word Search (4 pages)

– Word search puzzles with 10 summer vocabulary words per page. Topics include beach, picnic, camping, and more.

4. Summer Vocabulary Match: Cut & Paste (5 pages)

– Students cut vocabulary pictures, match them with the correct definitions, and write the word.

• 5 Answer Keys

– Includes answers for word search and fill-in-the-blank activities.

Topics Covered:

• Beach

• Pool

• Picnic

• Camping

• Park

• Theme Park

• Ocean

• Food in Summer

• Ride a Bicycle

• Rainy Day

Skills Practiced:

• Sentence writing

• Vocabulary development

• Reading comprehension

• Fine motor skills (cut & paste)

• Word recognition

• Creative thinking

Perfect For:

• Summer review

• Literacy centers

• Homework

• Early finishers

• Distance learning

• Homeschool

Teacher Tips:

• Use during summer school or the end-of-year wind-down

• Great for morning work, writing centers, or take-home packets

• Encourages independence with simple checklists and clear instructions

This activity pack is also perfect for early finishers, homework, or emergency sub plans!