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.
Flower Pop-up Card for Mom
Around this time of year, stores are full of Mother's Day card displays. Sure, they're fun; but there's really nothing like homemade! Here is a creative "flower pop-up" card that looks elaborate, but is really very easy for even a little kid to make.
Make a Shoe Box Guitar
Make this guitar out of an old shoebox for some musical fun, while saving room in the landfill.
Write a Safety Rules Manual
Give your child a chance to review his knowledge of safety and show off his developing writing skills at the same time by writing a safety manual to share at home.
Write a Going Green Plan
Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.
Potato Yogurt Cupcakes: A Passover Treat
These potato yogurt cupcakes are a healthy and delicious treat to be shared during the special Jewish holiday of Passover.
Egg-Mazing Popovers!
Whip leftover raw eggs together with milk, flour, salt, and a little bit of oil, and you can create splendid, classy puffs that will delight the whole family.
Make Savory Mina for Passover
This Sephardic meat pie features ground beef, mashed potato, onions, and spices simmered in a hearty gravy and then baked in matzoh crust.
Create Pressed Leaf Cards
This pressed leaf card project puts science, writing and fun together for your second grade child.
Handmade Seder Napkin Rings
Invite your third grader to make these lovely table decorations, and keep learning about the colorful history of Passover in the process.
Chart Spring Growth
As spring falls upon us, we are surrounded by a world of growth. Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child where each petal gives a specific example of how much he's grown this year!
