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.
Half As Much
Sharing can be a challenge, and division doubly so! Practice halving numbers in this competitive card game. Play iin groups or coach your child through one-on-one.
Ten-Twenty-Thirty
Try this single-player addition game! All you need is a deck of playing cards to get started. Try to find sums of 10, 20, or 30 in order to clear cards.
Find It
Make equations to remove cards in this strategic single-player game. Use all of the math facts you would like: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division! Think carefully as you develop a strategy to get rid of all the cards.
Last Draw
Critical thinking is an important skill! Play this card game with your child and practice using a variety of strategies. "Last Draw" will help your child develop decision making and problem solving skills that are necessary to succeed in math!
Host a Winter Whimsy Party
Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.
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.
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.
Bounce in the Square: An Outdoor Game
Similar to the playground game Four Square, this game helps your child improve his hand-eye coordination and boosts important social skills. You can play Bounce in the Square on any flat, paved surface. Preparation takes less than two minutes, and the fun lasts all day!
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.
