2nd grade
2nd Grade Early Finisher Page 3
A secret code riddle, a number pyramid, word pairs to finish and a playground ride to design.
Classroom activity · Early finisher activity packets
1st Grade Early Finisher Page 4
Compare two-digit numbers, unscramble animal words, a SUN to RAT word ladder, count hexagons and draw a cat-fish.
- Grade level
- 1st grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Independent work, Spiral review, Problem solving
What kids do
“Done early? Try these puzzles on your own.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 2 Unscramble the animal words.
- It hops and says ribbit.
- It swims and has fins.
- Big and furry. Loves honey.
- 3 Word ladder: change one letter each step.
- 4 Count the hexagons. Write the number.
- 5 Draw a brand new animal: half cat and half fish. Give it a name.
Teacher tip
Show how to change one letter at a time on the word ladder.
How to use it
- Let kids keep unfinished pages in a folder to come back to.
- Use the pages as a quiet activity for a sub day.
- Slide it into a sheet protector so kids can play again with a dry-erase marker.
Watch for
Pages that are always too easy or too hard. Pick the grade that fits the child.
Talk about it
- Which activity did you like best?
- What strategy did you use?
Take it further
Let kids share their drawings or riddles with the class.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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