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.
DIY Costume: Where the Wild Things Are
Make a costume for your own little wild thing this Halloween with a few simple sewing materials.
Bake Caramel Apple Spiced Cupcakes
Feel like bobbing for cupcakes this Halloween? Who wouldn't! Bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your child and help build her math skills while you're at it.
Play Halloween Bingo!
Play a fun, Halloween-inspired Bingo game that will help develop your child's measurement, writing, and vocabulary skills while searching for spooky symbols everywhere!
Haunted Dioramas
No tricks, just treats with this creative Halloween project! Make a haunted diorama with your child to help develop her spatial awareness skills.
Create a Spider Mobile
With this creepy, crawly Halloween activity, your child can explore motion, space and balance and create a unique decoration while she's at it!
Make Roll Paper Cards
Here's a great homemade card idea that teaches your child a little something about giving.
Play ExerDice!
ExerDice is the perfect way to keep your family active! Using homemade dice printed with different exercises on each side, you can skip, jump, and run your way to physical fitness! It's a great game to play as a family or at your next party.
Craft a Swan Plant Container!
Teach your child about recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity! She'll get re-use a plastic milk gallon jug to make a swan-shaped plant container. It makes a great Earth Day activity, and it might even spark her interest in gardening!
Craft a Japanese Fan!
In Japan, fans are an important symbol used for centuries; they can represent friendship, respect, and good wishes and often show up in art and events. Here's a simple and fun art activity where you can make your own Japanese fan!
Papel Picado: Create Colorful Tissue-Paper Banners
Here's an activity to help you create these beautiful Mexican banners that will add a personal and colorful touch to any home celebration!
