2nd Grade Math Word Problem of the Day makes daily story problem practice simple, engaging, and effective, without overwhelming your reluctant learners. This resource provides a full year of print and digital math word problems, carefully scaffolded to build confidence and problem-solving strategies in just 10–15 minutes a day.
With nearly 300 word problems and weekly themes students love, this format helps establish math routines, reinforce key skills, and get kids thinking about math in real-world ways. Whether used as a warm-up, center, or intervention activity, your students will develop their stamina and strategies for tackling word problems all year long.
💡 Why Teachers Love It:
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✅ Kid-friendly themes + fun facts keep students engaged
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✅ Designed for struggling and developing problem solvers
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✅ Easy-to-use: one problem per day with built-in scaffolds
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✅ Great for test prep, routine building, and skill reinforcement
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✅ Comes in printable + Google Slides™ formats
📦 What’s Included:
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59 weeks of word problem practice (August–July)
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Daily problems on student-friendly Google Slides
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Paper-saving 1-page printables
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Monthly scope & sequence with skill focus
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Full teacher guide + answer keys
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Easy-to-follow Google Classroom assignment directions
🧠 Types of Word Problems:
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Single-step & multi-step
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Extra information challenges
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Logic-based and reasoning questions
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Aligned with 2nd grade math standards and spiraled for gradual growth
📅 Monthly Themes to Keep Kids Interested:
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January: New Year, MLK, Water, Soup, Travel
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February: Groundhogs, Valentines, Spring Holidays
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March: Reading, Pi Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Space
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April: Frogs, Library Week, Earth Day, Baseball
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May: Mother's Day, Video Games, Summer Safety
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June: Vacation, Flags, Water Sports, Beaches
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July: Fireworks, Ice Cream, Fish
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August: Olympics, Watermelon, Crickets
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September: Football, Apples, Constitution
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October: Fire Safety, Pumpkins, Halloween
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November: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Exploration
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December: Winter, Holidays, Chocolate
🧩 Perfect For:
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Morning work or bell ringers
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Whole or small-group problem solving
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Math centers
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Homework or fast finisher challenges
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Skill-based intervention or RTI
❤️ What Teachers Are Saying:
“My students lacked confidence with word problems, but this daily routine changed everything!” – Jennifer H.
“This set is my favorite—my students love it and so does my principal!” – T.L.
“The problems are diverse, multi-step, and aligned to real classroom needs.” – Samantha M.
🔧 Built for Flexibility:
Use it your way—print or digital. Assign via Google Classroom, model using a projector, or let students complete independently on paper or tablet.
Click “Add to Cart” to give your students the daily confidence-building practice they need to become strong, strategic problem solvers!
