Grade 2 EnglishLessons & Games for Kids Ages 7–8
A complete, game-based grade 2 english path for homeschool and after school (Year 3 english in the UK). 10 courses, from Magic E Words to Super Sentences, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 276+ practice questions
- Ages 7–8
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 2 English Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Magic E Words
Cake, bike, rose! The magic e makes the vowel say its name.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 2
Vowel Teams
Rain, tree, boat! Two vowels work as a team.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 3
Sh, Ch, Th, Wh
Ship, chick, thumb, whale! Two letters, one sound.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 4
Blends
Frog, star, crab! Two sounds blended together.
English typing course · 30 questions · about 15 min
- Course 5
One or Many?
Add -s, -es or -ies to talk about more than one.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 6
Compound Words
Sun + flower = sunflower! Two words make one.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 7
It Happened! (-ed)
Jumped, played, hopped! Words for things that already happened.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 8
Contractions
Do not = don't! Two words squeezed into one.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 9
Second Grade Sight Words
Always, because, which, would… words to know by heart.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 10
Super Sentences
Hear longer sentences and type them all!
English typing course · 20 questions · about 10 min
Skills
Grade 2 English Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Long Vowel Sounds
- Digraphs and Blends
- Sight Words
- Plurals and Past Tense
- Compound Words and Contractions
- Writing Sentences
Questions from parents
Grade 2 English: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 2 english?
SkillBloom's grade 2 english path has 10 courses: Magic E Words, Vowel Teams, Sh, Ch, Th, Wh, Blends, One or Many?, Compound Words, It Happened! (-ed), Contractions, Second Grade Sight Words and Super Sentences. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 2?
Grade 2 is usually for kids ages 7–8. In the UK that is Year 3, and in Australia it is Year 2. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 2 english free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 2 english courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 2 english homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 2nd grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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