Description
2nd Grade Math Crossword Puzzles That Make Learning Fun and Effective
Looking for a way to keep students engaged while reviewing math skills? These 2nd grade math crossword puzzles combine computation with vocabulary practice, giving students a unique way to strengthen problem solving while building math vocabulary. Instead of another worksheet, these puzzles feel like a game. Students solve math problems, use their answers to fill in the crossword grid, and practice key terms along the way.
Each puzzle comes in two versions: one with a word bank and one without. This makes it simple to differentiate. Students who need extra support can use the word bank, while advanced learners can tackle the no-word-bank version for an added challenge.
Why These Crosswords Work
This resource includes over 50 2nd grade math crossword worksheets that are print-and-go. Each puzzle aligns with a specific math skill, so you can quickly choose the one that matches your lesson. Teaching place value? Hand out the place value crossword. Reviewing subtraction within 100? There’s a puzzle for that too.
Students enjoy the crossword format, and teachers appreciate how it builds both fluency and academic vocabulary. Terms like “tens,” “skip counting,” and “expanded form” show up repeatedly, reinforcing the language students need for problem solving and assessments.
Skills Covered in These Math Crossword Puzzles
Your students will practice second grade math across every major area of the curriculum:
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Addition & Subtraction:
add and subtract to 20 equations, add and subtract to 20 with pictures, add and subtract to 100, add and subtract to 1000, add on number lines to 100, subtract on number lines to 100, subtract to 20 equations, subtract to 20 with pictures, subtract to 100, subtract within 1000, missing number addition & subtraction equations, missing numbers in addition equations, missing numbers in subtraction equations -
Addition & Subtraction Word Problems:
addition & subtraction word problems to 20, addition & subtraction word problems to 100, addition word problems to 100, subtraction word problems to 100 -
Multi-Number Addition:
add 3 numbers within 100, add 4 numbers within 100 -
Properties & Fact Families:
addition & subtraction fact families to 20, associative property of addition, commutative property of addition -
Place Value & Number Sense:
place value to 1000 expanded form, place value to 1000 with base ten blocks, place value to 1000 word form, hundreds/tens/ones, find the missing number, find 10 more, find 10 less, find 10 more or 10 less, find 100 more, find 100 less, find 100 more or 100 less, add within 1000 -
Skip Counting:
skip count by 2s, skip count by 5s, skip count by 10s, skip count by 100s, skip counting review -
Fractions & Geometry:
halves, thirds, fourths, geometry, geometry with words -
Measurement & Money:
measure to the nearest half inch, measurement word problems, identify coins, money word problems -
Time:
telling time to the 5 minute
Easy to Use in Any Classroom
These crosswords are flexible enough to fit into many parts of your day. Teachers use them as:
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2nd grade math games for partner or group challenges
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2nd grade math centers for independent or small-group work
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2nd grade math activities for morning work or homework
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Quick 2nd grade math review worksheets before a test
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Ongoing 2nd grade math spiral review to keep skills fresh all year
Answer keys are included so students can self-check or work together, reducing grading time.
What’s Included
When you download, you’ll receive:
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50+ printable math crosswords for second grade
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Two versions of each puzzle (with and without word bank)
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Complete answer keys
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A digital version on Google Slides for easy use in Google Classroom
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Activities aligned to 2nd grade Common Core standards
Why Teachers Love Them
Instead of relying on standard practice sheets, these 2nd grade math practice worksheets give students a motivating alternative. The crossword format feels fun, but every clue reinforces critical math skills. Students practice spelling, computation, and problem solving in one activity.
Teachers love the versatility. These puzzles are perfect for centers, enrichment, intervention, homework, or sub plans. Since they double as 2nd grade math vocabulary activities, they support both computation and academic language development.
Save Time, Build Confidence
With these 2nd grade math crossword puzzles, you’ll always have a no-prep, engaging resource ready to go. They make it simple to review skills, build math vocabulary, and keep students motivated — all while saving you prep time.
Whether you use them for math centers, spiral review, independent practice, or partner games, these puzzles will quickly become a classroom favorite.
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