Ultimate Second Grade January Thematic Unit Bundle

The Ultimate Second Grade January Thematic Unit Bundle from our Ready, Set, TEACH! series was designed to make your teacher life easier while filling your month with meaningful, standards-based learning!

With your purchase of the Ultimate January Bundle, you’ll receive two perfect bound pre-printed books: one with all your daily subject content and one filled with crafts, craftivities, and non-daily materials! You'll also receive the FULL digital bundle with all of these files!

We listened to you, teachers, and made these updates to create the best possible experience. Each book is perfectly sized for easy copying, organized for smooth planning, and designed to make teaching simple, seamless, and fun. Plus, you’ll still get the complete digital January Second Grade Thematic Unit for quick, on-demand printing anytime you need it!

What's Included:

Book 1: Daily Learning Activities

January Second Grade Daily Morning Work — 25 pages
Daily one-page spiral review covering core subjects including math, reading, grammar, and writing. Each page is divided into multiple sections to reinforce standards, build independence, and support consistent daily routines.

January Second Grade Daily Math — 23 pages
A full month of structured math practice following a clear scope and sequence:

• Week 1: Arrays

• Week 2: Introduction to Coins

• Week 3: 2D and 3D Shapes

• Week 4: Spiral Review

Designed to strengthen number sense, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning through daily, standards-aligned practice.

January Second Grade Daily Science of Reading — 21 pages
Systematic, skill-based phonics instruction rooted in Science of Reading principles:

• Week 1: Soft C and G

• Week 2: Compound Words

• Week 3: Heart Words & Multisyllabic Words

• Week 4: Winter Break Review

Builds decoding accuracy, fluency, and comprehension through sequential daily practice.

January Second Grade Daily Heart Words — 38 pages
Focused practice on 12 high-frequency Heart Words:
against, though, enough, through, eye, because, walk, talk, buy, laugh
Includes three practice pages per word set plus three reading comprehension passages to reinforce automatic recognition in context.

January Second Grade Daily Reading — 21 pages
Daily fiction and nonfiction reading passages paired with comprehension questions to support fluency, vocabulary development, and text-based thinking.

Book 2: Crafts, Activities & Extras

Second Grade Science — 5 pages
Hands-on winter science activities designed specifically for second grade learners, encouraging observation, inquiry, and academic vocabulary development.

Hot Cocoa Secret Ingredient Writing Craftivity — 4 pages
Students write about how to make hot cocoa and explain why their secret ingredient makes the recipe special, then assemble a fun hot cocoa mug craft topper. A perfect blend of procedural and opinion writing.

All About Penguins Writing Craftivity — 7 pages
A penguin facts mini book featuring writing, labeling, and illustrations. The penguin’s arms and feet peek out from behind, with fold-over flippers that close the book—perfect for informational writing and research skills.

January Coloring Pages — 12 pages
Winter-themed coloring pages ideal for early finishers, calm moments, or creative breaks.

January Mazes & Word Searches — 10 pages
Includes 16 January-themed mazes, word searches, word scrambles, and crosswords to strengthen spelling, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills.

January Writing Pages — 12 pages
Four writing layouts across three January themes: New Years, Snowmen, and Cocoa & Marshmallows—great for journaling, creative writing, and guided prompts.

January Words Posters — 4 pages
Two vocabulary posters (January Words and Winter Words) available in both full color and black & white for flexible classroom use.

New Years Activities (1st & 2nd Grade) — 14 pages
Includes coloring pages, mazes, word searches, and writing activities to celebrate the New Year in an engaging and age-appropriate way.

MLK Day Activities (1st & 2nd Grade) — 9 pages
Thoughtful coloring pages, crafts, and writing activities designed to support meaningful reflection and discussion around Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Full DIGITAL Printable Second Grade January Thematic Unit Bundle

Everything from both pre-printed books is also included in digital form and sent directly to your email! Easily print and prep resources whenever and wherever you need them — perfect for classroom flexibility, substitute plans, or last-minute teaching needs.

Digital files also include:

Hot Cocoa Name Writing Craftivity
Children spell their name using marshmallow letters and decorate a big mug of hot cocoa—perfect for name recognition, letter formation, and fine motor practice.

Hot Cocoa “For You” Writing Craftivity
A sweet winter writing activity where children decorate a cozy cocoa mug and complete a short poem tag to share with someone special.

Hot Cocoa Name Writing Craftivity
Children spell their name using marshmallow letters and decorate a big mug of hot cocoa—perfect for name recognition, letter formation, and fine motor practice.

Cotton Ball Penguin Craftivity
A hands-on sensory craft where children glue cotton balls onto a penguin’s belly and complete a simple sentence on an ice block. Includes multiple penguin and writing template options.

Pot Belly Penguin Craftivity
Children create a 3D “chubby” penguin using paper strips, then complete a short writing prompt describing their penguin’s name, food, and feelings.

Fold-Out Penguin Writing Craftivity
A fun accordion-style fold-out book with cute penguin covers and the writing prompt: “Inside the igloo the penguin likes to…”—great for creative sentence building.

Hot Cocoa How-To Writing Craftivity
Children write and sequence the steps to making hot cocoa, then assemble a cocoa-shaped mini book using picture cards and writing pages.