2nd Grade Math 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.
Math Facts: Crack the Mystery Pasta Code!
Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.
Hold a Math Marathon!
Looking for ways to make learning math facts easy and fun? Try this activity that challenges your child to use his math skills to win a race!
Create a Cubist Self-Portrait!
Teach your child a fun and valuable lesson in art history by helping him to create a cubist self-portrait! He'll boost his math and spatial skills long the way. Picasso and Braque would be proud!
Size Up Your Stuffed Animal: A Measurement Activity
Every child has a favorite, stuffed friend or familiar doll that accompanies her to breakfast, bedtime, and everywhere in between. In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of her most treasured toy!
I Spy Big Numbers
I spy with my little eye a fun number game! Based off the popular "I-Spy" game, this activity lets your second grader practice what he knows about big numbers. It's a great game to play with the whole family!
Turn Over Ten: An Addition Game
Make practicing addition facts more fun! Teach your child the useful strategy of adding quickly to 10 with this fun and easy card game.
Practice Addition by Declaring a "Pocket Day" In Your House!
Second graders love counting just about everything, so why not put that skill to good use in by declaring a "Pocket Day" in your house. Help your child practice his addition skills and get the whole family involved!
Put the "Fun" Back in Math Fundamentals!
In today's world, we often rely on computers to spell check our writing or calculators to do our adding. This activity allows your child to practice the "old fashioned" paper and pencil method, building up his key math skills of addition and subtraction. Challenge him to try to beat the calculator! ...
Measurement Scavenger Hunt
Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff, by trying this activity with him at home.
Play Math Flash Bingo
Liven up the old flash card routine and make math fun for your second grader by playing a game of Math Flash Bingo!
