2nd and 3rd Grade Holidays Reading Resources

Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

In this worksheet, children discover what plastic is, how it is manufactured, as well as its history and about attempts to reduce plastic waste.

Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Use this worksheet to help your child learn a little bit about the North Pole!

Introduce children to Italian Christmas traditions with this reading comprehension worksheet!

How do you know when it's wintertime? Have your child complete this winter writing prompt to exercise writing skills and reinforce seasonal knowledge.

Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 

There's nothing better than a mug of hot chocolate! Your child can work on their writing skills as they describe how to make a great cup of cocoa.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

In this worksheet, children will read a short passage about Day of the Dead, then answer five multiple choice questions.

Teach your little leprechaun about the various St. Patrick's Day traditions and other fun parts of this special Irish heritage day.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

The Nutcracker story tells the tale of a girl who discovers some Christmas magic. Color in The Nutcracker story with your child and make your own holiday book.

Valentine's Day isn't just about handing out paper cards and heart-shaped candies -- it's about showing your family and friends how much you love them!

Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. the Lincoln Memorial honors our 16th president.

Your young historian can step back in time and read about an important battle that helped to end the American Revolution.

How many similies can you find in this Christmas poem? Get into the holiday spirit with a holiday classic, "The Night Before Christmas"!

Color in this cool scene at the White House, and learn a few White House facts too!

Take a quiz on basic facts about U.S. history and government.

Students will read the Bigfoot story and then answer questions about the reading.

The Battle of Trenton was a turning point for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Your young historian will learn the facts with this worksheet.

In this reading worksheet, just in time for Halloween, kids can read all about Fred Fisher, the star of Australia's most famous ghost story.

Students will hone their reading comprehension skills while reading about the Loveland Frog.

Your second grader can create his own presidential seal by coloring in this fun printable page.