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2nd Grade · Reading & ELA

2nd Grade Phonics Worksheets

Before this skill

  • Beginning consonant sounds
  • Blending sounds to read words
  • Reading short-vowel (CVC) words
  • Knowing long and short vowel sounds

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Writing only one letter of the blend
  • Confusing blends (two sounds) with digraphs like sh (one sound)
  • Pronouncing the silent e
  • Keeping the short vowel sound after adding e
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Preview of the Consonant Blends Worksheet for 2nd Grade
🔤Phonics Standard

Consonant Blends Worksheet

Say each word and write the two-letter blend it begins with — like st in stop or fr in frog.

2nd Grade 12 min ✓ Answer key
Preview of the Silent E Worksheet for 2nd Grade
🔤Phonics Standard

Silent E Worksheet

Add a silent e to change short-vowel words into long-vowel words, then read each new word.

2nd Grade 12 min ✓ Answer key

Suggested Practice Sequence

  1. 1 Consonant Blends Worksheet standard
  2. 2 Silent E Worksheet standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do 2nd Grade students practice with phonics?

Students will identify and write the two-letter beginning blend in words (such as st, fr, cl).

Are these worksheets free and printable?

Yes — every worksheet is a free, printable PDF with an answer key. No sign-up required.