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.
Patriotic Fruit Punch
Try making these three fresh fruit punch recipes with your child, and get her involved in the measuring and mixing. These are great recipes to make on lazy summer afternoon, and they're perfect to serve at your next Fourth of July party!
Decorate a Fourth of July Barbecue Apron!
Give your Head Barbecue Chef a present that is practical and patriotic this Fourth of July, by helping your child to decorate a personalized apron that celebrates the holiday!
Make Healthy Burgers for Your Next Barbecue!
With some flavorful ingredients, you can create healthy burgers that will satisfy the whole family. Here are three different recipes you and your child can make together. They're fast and simple, so you can make them any night of the week, and you can serve them at your next Fourth of July party!
Have Fun with Firework Science!
Mix together some oil, water, food coloring and some curious kids, and you can make some amazing fireworks of your own this year. While you're at it, you'll even give your child a chance to explore some science, too!
Paint a Stars and Stripes Planter
This patriotic planter is the perfect summer time activity for you and your child to do together. Bring some Fourth of July spirit into your garden and celebrate the summer time holidays in a creative way!
Make an Easy Tie for Father's Day
Sure, a tie is the traditional Fatherâs Day present, but itâs so much cooler when your kids give something theyâve made themselves. Meet the homemade tie.
Make Edible Amber Fossils
A favorite topic of study in elementary science classes is that of prehistoric life, and in second grade this subject serves as a way for your child to explore the world that lies beyond what he can see. Here's an activity to help preserve your second grader's excitement about science!
The Adventures of Dad Comic
Making Dad a comic book is a great gift for Father's Day, and one that helps them work on fine motor skills, storytelling and handwriting without raising their suspicions that they are doing actual work.
Send Dad "Fishing" for Compliments!
Whether or not Dad's a big fisherman, one thing is for sure: every Dad deserves compliments on his special day. So here's a family activity that guarantees a bountiful, heartwarming "catch."
Give Dad a Duct Tape Wallet!
Men and kids are both strangely obsessed with duct tape, which makes this project a perfect Father's Day activity. Your child gets to play with duct tape and Dad gets a wallet that his buddies will surely envy.
