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Important update from TheSchoolRun
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Year 2 English worksheets
Free worksheets: Word puzzles, KS1, Y2
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Homophones wordsearch
Can you find these homophone pairs hidden in the wordsearch below?
Mini word Sudoku 4 x 4
Put the letters from the word EASY in the squares so that each column, row, and mini-grid contains all the letters that make up the word.
Spelling patterns: silent letters w and k
A Year 2 English wordsearch created by a teacher, which focuses on the silent letters w and k. Examples and answers are included.
Phonics games
Your child will do lots of phonics learning at school – so why not use games to help them put their new skills into practice at home? Our Phonics games learning pack, created by a KS1 teacher (and parent), offers ten games and activities to choose from. Everything you need to start playing, from instructions to game boards and a sound die, is included in your download – print off your bingo counters, sharpen your pencils and have some fun!
Easter crossword
Eggs, buns, flowers and bunnies - and chocolate, of course! Prepare for the school holidays by testing your knowledge of all things Easter-related with this quick crossword.
Resources and support for dyslexia
What is dyslexia? Who does it affect and what are the key signs a child might be dyslexic? The Resources and support for dyslexia pack offers a complete overview, from how dyslexia is identified to at-home support strategies, expert tips to encourage a love of reading and links to further resources and advice.
Valentine's Day wordsearch
Love is in the air... and in this wordsearch! Have fun finding the words in this Valentine's-themed puzzle for KS1 and KS2 children.
Word puzzles for Key Stage 1 English
Take a break from homework and spelling drills with this collection of word puzzles for Key Stage 1! Each one covers a different concept that your child will learn in English lessons, but presents it as something to solve by remembering what they've been taught in class.
Key Stage 1 SATs English practice papers D
Help your Year 2 child prepare for the KS1 SATs with some extra reading comprehension, spelling and writing tasks. This KS1 SATs-style paper (based on the pre-2016 SATs format) is designed to challenge able learners aged 6 and 7.
Key Stage 1 SATs English practice papers B
Even Year 2 children will be completing reading comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar tasks in the classroom. This KS1 SATs-style paper (based on the pre-2016 SATs format) offers them some extra at-home practice and is aimed at more able learners).
Key Stage 1 SATs English practice papers C
By completing practice papers your child will become familiar with the SATs format and feel more confident about the Year 2 assessment process. This download (based on the pre-2016 SATs format) includes tasks similar to those required by the KS1 SATs, from reading comprehension to spelling tests.
Key Stage 1 SATs English practice papers A
Help your child get used to the KS1 SATs format with our English practice papers (based on the pre-2016 SATs format), exclusive to theSchoolRun and written by a primary school teacher. Each practice paper includes reading comprehension papers (information text and story text), a writing assessment and a spelling test, as well as answers.
The Parents' Guide to turning a reluctant reader into a literacy lover
Why are some children reluctant to read, and what can you do to help them fall in love with books? From exploring non-fiction to making reading a feel-good pleasure, we explain how you can turn a reluctant reader into a bookworm. Happy reading!
Descriptive writing practice
If you could be any animal, what would you be? Fill in the blanks on this worksheet to describe your favourite animal.
Reading comprehension: Swimming class
Read this short passage about going to swimming lessons, then answer questions based on the text.
Question marks practice
Have your child decide which sentences need question marks, and which need full stops.
Practise the -ing rule
In this worksheet, your child can practise the -ing rule and add it onto the ends of words.
Practise adding adjectives
Help your child get used to using adjectives by turning these plain sentences into ones that are interesting to read.
Reading comprehension practice: Growing vegetables
With this worksheet, have your child answer questions after reading about how to grow their own vegetables.
Practise -tion words
In this worksheet, your child can learn how to spell words that end in -tion, and write them in sentences.
Ice cream wordsearch
Whatever your favourite ice cream flavour is, you'll love our fun ice cream wordsearch!
Half-term wordsearch
Use this wordsearch during half-term to help your child with vocabulary and spelling while recognising words that are all about having fun!
Looking for the silent letter
Help your child learn tricky spelling words with this worksheet. Can they use the words in sentences of their own afterwards?