Step by Step Smarts: Instructions and Problem-Solving Writing for Class 2 

This Class 2 worksheet helps young learners learn how to write clear instructions and simple problem-solving sentences for everyday situations. Through step-by-step instruction writing, recipe-style tasks, daily routine explanations, and real-life problem responses, students develop logical thinking, sequencing skills, and practical sentence writing in an age-appropriate and engaging way.

Why Instructions and Problem-Solving Matter in Grammar? 

This worksheet helps learners: 
1. Write simple instructions in the correct order using clear steps. 
2. Explain everyday actions and routines logically. 
3. Respond to common problems with sensible solutions in sentence form. 
4. Build confidence in functional and practical writing skills.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five real-life writing activities:

Exercise 1 – Writing Simple Instructions (2–3 Steps) 
Students write short step-by-step instructions for daily actions such as washing hands, brushing teeth, opening a school bag, drinking water, wearing shoes, cleaning a desk, sharpening a pencil, sitting quietly in class, switching on a light, and lining up for assembly.

Exercise 2 – Writing Steps for Simple Recipes 
Learners write 2–3 steps to make simple items like a sandwich, fruit salad, lemon water, bread and butter, a bowl of cereal, a cup of juice, a jam sandwich, a fruit plate, and a cup of tea (with help).

Exercise 3 – Explaining How to Do Tasks 
Students write 2–3 sentences explaining how to pack a school bag, get ready for school, keep a room clean, water plants, cross the road safely, play a simple game, feed a pet, share toys, follow class rules, and help at home.

Exercise 4 – Problem-Solving Sentences 
Learners read everyday problems such as losing a pencil, being late, spilling water, having a heavy bag, feeling hungry, or a friend being sad, and write one sentence explaining what they will do.

Exercise 5 – Writing One Sentence About a Topic 
Students write one sentence each about nature and surroundings topics like plants, animals, water, sun, air, rain, trees, flowers, birds, and soil.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Sample Instructions (Answers may vary) 
1. How to wash your hands: Turn on the tap. Use soap and rub your hands. Rinse with water. 
2. How to brush your teeth: Put toothpaste on the brush. Brush your teeth gently. Rinse your mouth. 
3. How to open your school bag: Keep the bag on the table. Open the zip. Take out books. 
4. How to drink water: Hold the glass. Drink slowly. Keep the glass back. 
5. How to wear shoes: Put your feet inside. Tie the laces properly.
6. How to clean your desk: Remove books. Wipe the desk. Keep things back. 
7. How to switch on a light: Go near the switch. Press the switch on. 
8. How to sharpen a pencil: Put the pencil in the sharpener. Turn it slowly. 
9. How to sit quietly in class: Sit straight. Listen to the teacher. 
10. How to line up for assembly: Stand in a line. Stay quiet.

Exercise 2 – Sample Steps (Answers may vary) 
1. A sandwich: Take bread. Add filling. Close and eat. 
2. A glass of milk: Take a glass. Pour milk. Drink it. 
3. Fruit salad: Cut fruits. Mix them. Eat fresh. 
4. Lemon water: Add lemon to water. Mix well. 
5. Bread and butter: Take bread. Apply butter.
6. A bowl of cereal: Take cereal. Add milk. Eat. 
7. A cup of juice: Pour juice into a cup. Drink slowly. 
8. A jam sandwich: Spread jam on bread. Close it. 
9. A fruit plate: Cut fruits. Arrange on a plate. 
10. A cup of tea (with help): Boil water with help. Add tea and milk.

Exercise 3 – How-To Sentences (Answers may vary) 
1. I keep books according to the timetable. I zip my bag properly. 
2. I wake up early and brush my teeth. I get ready for school. 
3. I put toys back and clean my room. 
4. I pour water near the roots of plants. 
5. I look right and left before crossing the road.
6. I follow the rules of the game. I play fairly. 
7. I give food and water to my pet. 
8. I share toys with my friends. 
9. I listen to my teacher and follow rules. 
10. I help my parents by keeping things tidy.

Exercise 4 – Problem-Solving Sentences (Answers may vary) 
1. I will ask my teacher for help. 
2. I will walk fast and reach school. 
3. I will wipe the floor carefully. 
4. I will remove extra books from my bag. 
5. I will comfort my friend.
6. I will tell my teacher the truth. 
7. I will eat my lunch. 
8. I will search in my bag. 
9. I will tie my shoe lace. 
10. I will sit straight and listen.

Exercise 5 – One Sentence Each (Answers may vary) 
1. Plants give us oxygen. 
2. Animals are living beings. 
3. Water is important for life. 
4. The sun gives us heat and light. 
5. Air is all around us. 
6. Rain helps plants grow. 
7. Trees give shade. 
8. Flowers are beautiful. 
9. Birds can fly. 
10. Soil helps plants grow.

Help your child learn how to give instructions and solve everyday problems confidently through practical sentence writing. 

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