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πŸ—£οΈ Listening & speaking: Second Grade Readiness Printables

60 free printables for 6 listening & speaking skills β€” 10 each β€” for Grade 1 and Grade 2. Ask open questions at dinner and let your child explain, describe and retell in full sentences.

πŸ‘‚ Listen: 4-Step DirectionsπŸ’¬ Let's Discuss🎀 Say It ClearlyπŸ” Describe ItπŸ™‹ I or Me?🧱 Expand the Sentence

πŸ‘‚ Listen: 4-Step Directions

Skill: Follows directions that involve a series of actions.

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 1: On the Farm

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 2: At the Beach

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 3: In the Garden

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 4: At the Zoo

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 5: In the Kitchen

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 6: Things That Go

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 7: Weather

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 8: Toys & Play

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 9: In the Forest

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Listen: 4-Step Directions 10: Outer Space

Follows directions that involve a series of actions (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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πŸ’¬ Let's Discuss

Skill: Participates in discussions and conversations.

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Let's Discuss 1: On the Farm

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 2: At the Beach

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 3: In the Garden

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 4: At the Zoo

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 5: In the Kitchen

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 6: Things That Go

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 7: Weather

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 8: Toys & Play

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 9: In the Forest

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Let's Discuss 10: Outer Space

Participates in discussions and conversations (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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🎀 Say It Clearly

Skill: Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells.

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Say It Clearly 1: On the Farm

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 2: At the Beach

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 3: In the Garden

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 4: At the Zoo

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 5: In the Kitchen

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 6: Things That Go

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 7: Weather

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 8: Toys & Play

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 9: In the Forest

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Say It Clearly 10: Outer Space

Expresses ideas clearly: describes, answers and retells (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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πŸ” Describe It

Skill: Describes an object using two or more properties.

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Describe It 1: On the Farm

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 2: At the Beach

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 3: In the Garden

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 4: At the Zoo

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 5: In the Kitchen

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 6: Things That Go

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 7: Weather

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 8: Toys & Play

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 9: In the Forest

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Describe It 10: Outer Space

Describes an object using two or more properties (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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πŸ™‹ I or Me?

Skill: Uses "I" and "me" correctly.

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I or Me? 1: On the Farm

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 2: At the Beach

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 3: In the Garden

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 4: At the Zoo

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 5: In the Kitchen

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 6: Things That Go

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 7: Weather

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 8: Toys & Play

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 9: In the Forest

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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I or Me? 10: Outer Space

Uses "I" and "me" correctly (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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🧱 Expand the Sentence

Skill: Speaks in complete sentences.

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Expand the Sentence 1: On the Farm

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 2: At the Beach

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 3: In the Garden

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 4: At the Zoo

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 5: In the Kitchen

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 6: Things That Go

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 7: Weather

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 8: Toys & Play

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 9: In the Forest

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Expand the Sentence 10: Outer Space

Speaks in complete sentences (second-grade readiness) Β· Grade 1 & Grade 2

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Frequently asked questions

Why does listening & speaking matter for second grade?

Multi-step directions, discussions, explaining ideas, describing, using I and me, and complete sentences. Ask open questions at dinner and let your child explain, describe and retell in full sentences.

Are these printables free?

Yes β€” free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account.

What ages are they for?

Grade 1 (ages 6–7) and Grade 2 (ages 7–8).

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