It Happened! (-ed)Grade 2 English for Kids
Jumped, played, hopped! Words for things that already happened.
It Happened! (-ed) teaches second graders to add -ed to tell about the past: jump becomes jumped. Kids also meet words that change in a special way, like run and ran, and type past tense words and sentences.
- Grade 2 · Ages 7–8
- 4 games
- 27 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Hear the -ed Words
- Add the Ending
- Special Past Words
- Past Sentences
English typing course · Grade 2
It Happened! (-ed) · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Add -ed to tell about the past: jump becomes jumped. Some words change in a special way, like run and ran. Type past tense words and sentences.
- Hear the -ed Words
- Add the Ending
- Special Past Words
- Past Sentences
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Telling stories
Kids need the past tense to write about things that happened, from weekend news to stories.
Spelling the -ed ending
The -ed ending sounds different in jumped, played and wanted. Learning it helps kids spell correctly.
Grammar foundations
Verb tenses are a big part of grammar in grades 3 to 6.
Inside It Happened! (-ed)
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Hear the -ed Words
Listen and type the past tense word. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Add the Ending
Type the missing ending. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
Special Past Words
These past words don't use -ed. Listen and type! Hear a word and type it. (6 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Past Sentences
Type sentences about the past. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)
Word list
Grade 2 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- jumped(verb)
- played(verb)
- walked(verb)
- helped(verb)
- looked(verb)
- called(verb)
- cooked(verb)
- kicked(verb)
- hopped(verb)
- stopped(verb)
- smiled(verb)
- baked(verb)
- clapped(verb)
- ran(verb)
- sat(verb)
- ate(verb)
- saw(verb)
- went(verb)
- came(verb)
- “We played in the park.”
- “The dog jumped up.”
- “I helped my mom.”
- “She baked a cake.”
- “We went home.”
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
At dinner, ask your child to tell you three things they did today using past tense words, like "I played, I jumped, I ran."
It Happened! (-ed) · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
It Happened! (-ed) is a grade 2 english course for kids ages 7–8. That is Year 3 english in the UK and Year 2 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
Add -ed to tell about the past: jump becomes jumped. Some words change in a special way, like run and ran. Type past tense words and sentences. Along the way they practice: Hear the -ed Words; Add the Ending; Special Past Words; Past Sentences.
How long does the course take?
About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
It Happened! (-ed) is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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