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Back to School Worksheets

Free back-to-school worksheets to shake off the summer slide — addition and subtraction word problems, multiplication, and a first-day reading passage. Every worksheet includes an answer key.

Reviewed by ClassReady Editorial Team Last updated August 2026

Start the year strong

These back-to-school worksheets are built for the first weeks of the year, when teachers and parents want a quick, friendly review. There’s 2nd grade addition and subtraction word problems, 3rd grade multiplication, and an original first-day reading comprehension passage. Each is a clean printable PDF with a complete answer key — perfect for homework, morning work, or an easing-back-in review day.

What’s included in this pack

Each worksheet is a ready-to-print PDF that targets a skill students typically need to re-warm after summer break:

  • 2nd grade math: back-to-school word problems mixing addition and subtraction.
  • 3rd grade math: back-to-school multiplication word problems.
  • 3rd grade reading: an original first-day-of-school reading comprehension passage with questions.

Every page prints cleanly in a low-ink format, and every worksheet includes a separate answer key.

How to use these worksheets in the first weeks

The start of the year is about routines as much as review. Use these worksheets to re-establish math and reading habits gently:

  • Morning work: hand one out as students arrive for the first week back.
  • Get-to-know-you math: pair students up to solve the word problems together on day two.
  • Pre-assessment: use a worksheet as a quick, stress-free baseline before introducing new material.

The reading passage also makes a useful read-aloud or independent reading check during the first days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades are these back-to-school worksheets for?

The pack includes 2nd grade math, 3rd grade math, and 3rd grade reading. It’s an easy way to bridge the first weeks across a mixed 2nd-3rd grade classroom or household.

Do you provide answer keys?

Yes. Every worksheet includes a separate printable answer key.

Are these free to print?

Yes. All worksheets on ClassReady Printables are free to download and print — no account needed.

Can I use the reading passage as homework?

Yes. The reading comprehension worksheet works great as homework, a center, or a read-aloud companion during the first week of school.