2nd Grade Reading Activities http://www.education.com/activity/second-grade/reading/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:53:48 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Create an Acrostic Christmas Card http://www.education.com/activity/article/create-acrostic-christmas-card/

Build your child's vocabulary and creative writing skills with this innovative seasonal greeting card. It's decorated with an acrostic poem that spells out the words 'Merry Christmas!'

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35123 DIY Costume: Where the Wild Things Are http://www.education.com/activity/article/diy-costume-wild/

Make a costume for your own little wild thing this Halloween with a few simple sewing materials.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700 33993 Take the Boredom Out of the Back Seat! http://www.education.com/activity/article/car-games-2nd-3rd-4th/

Thinking about taking a road trip? Here are some simple ways to pass the time that you and your child can do together.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700 33642 Writer's Blocks: Play Sight Word Jenga http://www.education.com/activity/article/jenga-sentences/

Help your first-grader improve his reading skills with this new twist on a classic game--let your first-grader create his own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga!

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 28733 Learn to Spell with Scrambled Letters http://www.education.com/activity/article/scrambled-letters/

Boggle is a popular game among adults who love a good word puzzle. Here's a homemade version that your second grader can play that will help him learn to spell. Compete together to make it fun for the whole family!

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 26427 Write Silly Sentences to Master Verb Tenses http://www.education.com/activity/article/silly-pictures/

Many children struggle to understand all the different parts of speech. Here's a game to help your child grasp the concept of verb tenses. With this silly card game, the entire family can play together and she'll become an expert of verb tenses in no time.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 26446 Table of Contents Treasure Hunt http://www.education.com/activity/article/table-contents-treasure-hunt/

Send your child on wild treasure hunt through the pages of some fun and interesting books. This is a great way for your child to build upon his already solid reading foundation!

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 26281 Practice Language Skills with a Dance Map! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Practice_Language_Skills_with/

Kick off your shoes and let's go! This activity will get child's mind and body moving!

]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 24702 Create a Story Summary Folder http://www.education.com/activity/article/Create_Story_Summary_Folder/

Put a spin on the classic book report by helping your child create a story summary folder. This is the perfect activity to do over the summer to keep her mind sharp and to help her develop the critical thinking skills that she'll use in the many years to come!

]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 25000 Become a Word Detective! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Word_Detective/

Build those reading and vocabulary skills by helping your child be a "Word Detective" as he searches for context clues to find the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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