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.
Paint Your Own Key Holder Board
If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder board. This practical project looks great in the kitchen and would make a terrific gift for Mother's Day or Grandparent's Day!
Play Concentration ... With a Twist!
Concoct your own Concentration game! This take on the classic game of Concentration is far more interesting than playing with regular cards. Your child's own picture perfect face is used as the image that she matches up with its pair!
Map Your Family's Heritage
This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography. You'll come away with a sense of community and a great Thanksgiving conversation piece!
Create Thanksgiving Finger Puppets
Help your child make these charming Thanksgiving finger puppets. Then, use them to reenact the first Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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