Second Grade Social Studies 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.
Smash Cascarones Art
In Mexico, many festival days, holidays, and saint day celebrations involve the making and smashing of cascarones. Introduce your child to this fantastic custom by helping him make is own!
Explore Mexican Traditions: Papel Picado
In Mexico, few holidays go by that do not feature colorful tissue paper banners strung along the streets. Help you child discover the beautiful results that can be achieved by folding tissue paper multiple times before cutting it.
Trace Your Ancestors' Routes Around the Globe
In second grade, your child will need to differentiate between things that happened long ago and things that happened yesterday. This family history activity will also help her develop map skills and practice describing locations of people, places, and environments!
Exercise Challenge: "Race" Across America
Here's an activity to inspire your family to exercise routinely. "Race" across America: choose a fabulous family destination and "walk" your way there! This activity is a great way to chart your family's progress and motivate them to keep up a healthy habit.
Make a Recycling Poster!
Make a recycling poster with your child and get involved in the family's recycling routine. Pretty soon, she'll be the family recycling officer, and proud of it!
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