2nd Grade Activities
Looking for games and activities to keep your child busy? Second grade is all about real world applications - from math activities that teach about money, to games that develop reading comprehension, we've got fresh ideas to keep learning going long after the school bell rings.
Guess the Amount with Your Own Estimation Jar!
An estimate is not just a random guess; it requires thought and reasoning. What better way to practice estimation than with a game? Help your child fine tune his critical thinking skills in relation to volume and size with this simple activity!
Make Fancy-Looking Soap Cubes!
Show your child how to make these fancy-looking soap cubes for a favorite teacher, and she will be the star of the class! These sudsy soaps are easy to concoct in an ice tray and look adorable stacked up in a traditional mason jar.
Write a Letter on Personalized Stationery!
Help your child make his own stationery, then take the opportunity to teach him how to write a letter! Your child will be proud and the recipient will be thrilled.
Make a Math Monster!
Practicing and re-practicing arithmetic flashcards can bore even the most motivated child! Here comes the Math Monster to save the day, sparking your child's interest by challenging him to guess mystery math facts.
Smash Cascarones Art
In Mexico, many festival days, holidays, and saint day celebrations involve the making and smashing of cascarones. Introduce your child to this fantastic custom by helping him make is own!
Construct a Weather Spinner!
Tracking the weather serves as a great educational, and entertaining, introduction to the natural sciences. Her weather spinner will help her develop important observation and analysis skills.
Play Upsy Daisy and Other Games
The cup-and-ball is a traditional children's toy that consists of a wooden ball attached to a cup with a length of string. In this activity, you'll create your own inexpensive cup-and-ball out of recycled materials from around the house!
Explore Mexican Traditions: Papel Picado
In Mexico, few holidays go by that do not feature colorful tissue paper banners strung along the streets. Help you child discover the beautiful results that can be achieved by folding tissue paper multiple times before cutting it.
Play Marble Tag!
Similar to a treasure hunt, this variation on the classic game of tag combines healthy exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.
Play Dribble Mania
Dribbling helps children develop hand-eye coordination, body awareness, rhythm and timing, and agility. Once your child finds his rhythm, he'll be absorbed by the game and won't want to stop!
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