Reading Comprehension Stick Kids Workbook, Grade 2

Learning to read is a fun and exciting time in a child’s life. In addition to being able to decode and recognize words, it is important that children be able to understand what they are reading. Reading comprehension is made up of several skills that can be honed and sharpened with practice and repetition. This book provides that along with activities designed to strengthen your child’s ability to problem-solve, think critically, and become familiar with the academic language commonly used in the school setting. Repetition is key, but remember to have fun! Research has shown that the brain is more receptive to learning and acquiring skills when not under stress.

Upon your child’s completion of each activity, use the provided incentive chart and stickers to track progress and celebrate your child’s success.

Whether students need extra practice with grade-level skills or a head start on next year, Stick Kids® Workbooks offer engaging activities, games, and puzzles that help make learning lots of fun. Each 56-page book features full-color activities, a list of the skills, and an explanation of why those skills are important for development. Also included are helpful tips, an answer key, a handy tracking sheet, stickers for acknowledging achievements, and appearances by the lovable Stick Kids!

These right-sized (7” x 9”) skill practice workbooks are perfect for use at school, or as entertaining activities on the go. Tuck them into a backpack, purse, or travel bag. Great for school breaks, vacations, and year-long practice.

SKILLS

• Picture clues
• Cause and effect
• Sequencing
• Fiction/nonfiction
• Following directions
• Character analysis
• Categorizing
• Context clues
• Reading for details
• Drawing conclusions
• Main idea
• Making inferences

HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT LEARNING

• Work with your child in a quiet, calm setting.
• Complete some activities together. Keep a positive attitude, and provide words of encouragement to support your child’s journey in becoming a lifelong learner.
• If your child has trouble answering a question, ask him or her to read it aloud to you. Demonstrate how to fi nd the answers using the text or pictures.
• Discuss new words. For example, “This big house is called a palace. Do you know what a palace is? Who do you think lives in a palace?”